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  1. evil_tim
    I know that what I have asked is kind of dependant on tastes, what I'm looking for is any particular synergy to be found, either with combinations of the powers or ATs.

    I am looking at more than SO's for the builds, probably less than top end. I have some purples stored, I can get Villain Merits to handle some of the more expensive stuff, I have a few billion over all of my toons, much less than 5 billion.

    I've really been wondering what to pair the Titan Weapons with. I've heard good things about Electric, Energy and Dark. Dark armor sounds like it could really be a beast on either a brute or a tank. TW/DA brute, or DA/TW tanker? Decisions, decisions...
  2. evil_tim
    I have a number of lvl 50 toons, most of them brutes. I want to begin a new project, and it involves finding a combination of brute, scrapper, and tanker, using the powers I want, as efficiently as possible, with minimum overlap.

    For example, I have targeted 11 offensive powersets and 8 defensive powersets. I want to put the defensive where they belong best, and then pair them with the offensive set that makes the most sense. I want to use all 8 defensive, I don't need to use all 11 offensive.

    The offensive I'm interested in are Battle Axe/War Mace (one or the other), Broadsword, Claws, Dark Melee, Electrical Melee, Fiery Melee, Katana, Stone melee, Street Justice, Super Strength, and Titan Weapons.

    The defensive are Dark Armor, Electric Armor, Energy Aura, Fiery Aura, Invulnerability, Shield Defense, Super Reflexes, and Willpower.

    I want at least 1 tank, and I want him to be the tankiest tank that can be created from this possible mix of powers. When I play my tank I want him to be as sturdy a tank as there can be outside of Stone Armor. So I need to choose one of those powersets for the tank.

    The rest it's pretty much putting resistance sets on brutes (especially those with damage auras) and defense sets on scrappers, and then picking the right offensive sets to pair with them.

    Looking at my list, it seems that invul would be the best set for a tank. Shield defense is a contender, but putting AAO and Shield Charge on a scrapper is just too good for the damage. So if I go that route, what is the best mix of offensive sets?

    Tank Inv/?
    Brute ?/Dark Armor
    Brute ?/Electric Armor
    Scrapper ?/Energy Aura
    Brute ?/Fiery Aura
    Scrapper ?/Shield Defense
    Scrapper ?/Super Reflexes
    ? ?/Willpower (I can see this as either brute or tanker)

    I currently have lvl 50 DM/WP brute, SS/FA brute, WM/SD brute, SS/SD brute, SM/ELA brute.

    I would be interested in the communities ideas on what would be good pairings. Thanks.
  3. evil_tim
    I think your grant cover and phalanx fighting are overslotted. I left them at 1 slot, myself. I assume you have the active defense with two recharges to get it double stacking for the DDR. I didn't find that it made too much difference.

    You don't have the force feedback chance for +recharge in footstomp. You're not really getting too much with that 6th slot in the ATO, so I'd change out one of them for that.

    The 5 red fortune is kind of a high price to pay for 5% recharge. I went with 4 LotG for my toggles. You could replace one ToD set with Mako's if you want to even out your melee/ranged defense. If you're going to have one so much higher than the other, melee is definitely the one to have high, though.

    Are you going with Ageless? I would predict some endurance issues if you don't.
  4. evil_tim

    Tw/ea

    POST-ACTION

    Took another look at it and I have a revised build. Any comments on this one?

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.954
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Miss Smashy: Level 50 Magic Brute
    Primary Power Set: Titan Weapons
    Secondary Power Set: Energy Aura
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Crushing Blow -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A), KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7)
    Level 1: Kinetic Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(7), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(9), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(9)
    Level 2: Titan Sweep -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), Erad-%Dam(11), FotG-Acc/Dmg/End/Rech(13), FotG-ResDeb%(13), FotG-Dam/End/Rech(15)
    Level 4: Power Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(15), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(17), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(17)
    Level 6: Build Momentum -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(19)
    Level 8: Follow Through -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(29), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(29)
    Level 10: Entropic Aura -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 12: Dampening Field -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), Aegis-ResDam(21), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(46), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(46)
    Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 16: Energy Protection -- Aegis-Psi/Status(A), Aegis-ResDam(19), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(21)
    Level 18: Rend Armor -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(33), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(33)
    Level 20: Energy Cloak -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(23), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(23), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
    Level 22: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 24: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(25)
    Level 26: Whirling Smash -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Erad-%Dam(34), BrutesF-Acc/Dmg(34), BrutesF-Dmg/Rchg(37), BrutesF-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37)
    Level 28: Energy Drain -- Efficacy-EndMod(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(39), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(39), Efficacy-Acc/Rchg(39), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(40), Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx(48)
    Level 30: Kick -- Empty(A)
    Level 32: Arc of Destruction -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), Erad-Dmg(40), SBrutesF-Rech/Fury(43), BrutesF-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), BrutesF-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
    Level 35: Energize -- Dct'dW-Heal(A), Dct'dW-Rchg(36), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(36), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(37)
    Level 38: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(45), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(45), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
    Level 41: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(42), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(42), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
    Level 44: Superior Conditioning -- EndMod-I(A)
    Level 47: Physical Perfection -- Heal-I(A)
    Level 49: Overload -- Heal-I(A)
    Level 50: Agility Core Paragon
    Level 0: Born In Battle
    Level 0: High Pain Threshold
    Level 0: Invader
    Level 0: Marshal
    ------------
    Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(31), Mrcl-Rcvry+(48), Numna-Heal(50), Mrcl-Heal(50), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx(50)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(46), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(48)
    Level 1: Momentum
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run



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  5. evil_tim

    Tw/ea

    POST-ACTION

    I've seen many threads on TW/ELA, and some other secondaries. I decided to try /EA since I have a few other /ELA toons.

    Of course, I've never played either TW/ or /EA, so I'm not sure what to be going for exactly. I put a quick build together, I'm not thrilled with it, I'd like some feedback.

    Not sure what type of attack chain to be going for either. How high should I try to get negative defense.

    Should I take every TW power? Seems like I wouldn't really need overload. I don't see how to get energize perma, but I can get it within 3 seconds.

    Should I put achille's heel chance for res debuff in both crushing blow and rend armor?

    What should be my chain when momentum is up? Do I have enough recharge?

    Looks like 2 clicks with the armor set, Energy Drain and Energize. Both powers, I probably shouldn't worry about the re-draw, right?

    I just don't have a real good feel for this yet, so I would appreciate any feedback from /EA users, TW users, and especially any TW/EA users. Here's my crappy build. Thanks.

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.954
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Miss Smashy: Level 50 Magic Brute
    Primary Power Set: Titan Weapons
    Secondary Power Set: Energy Aura
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Speed

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Defensive Sweep -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(23), Empty(25), Empty(25)
    Level 1: Kinetic Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(3), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(3)
    Level 2: Crushing Blow -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A), KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
    Level 4: Titan Sweep -- FrcFbk-Rechg%(A), Empty(17), Empty(17), Empty(19), Empty(27), Empty(45)
    Level 6: Build Momentum -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(7)
    Level 8: Follow Through -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(11), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(27)
    Level 10: Entropic Aura -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 12: Power Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(13), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(13), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
    Level 14: Dampening Field -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), Empty(46)
    Level 16: Energy Protection -- Aegis-Psi/Status(A)
    Level 18: Rend Armor -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(37), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(45)
    Level 20: Energy Cloak -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(21), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(21), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(23)
    Level 22: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 24: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 26: Whirling Smash -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(31), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(33), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg(33), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), Sciroc-Dam%(45)
    Level 28: Energy Drain -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(A), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(29), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(29), P'Shift-Acc/Rchg(31), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(31)
    Level 30: Kick -- Empty(A)
    Level 32: Arc of Destruction -- BrutesF-Rchg/Fury(A), BrutesF-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), BrutesF-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(40), BrutesF-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), BrutesF-Acc/Dmg(40), Empty(46)
    Level 35: Energize -- Dct'dW-Heal(A), Dct'dW-Rchg(36), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(36), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(37)
    Level 38: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(39), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(39), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(39)
    Level 41: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(42), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(42), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
    Level 44: [Empty]
    Level 47: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(48)
    Level 49: [Empty]
    Level 50: Agility Core Paragon
    Level 0: Born In Battle
    Level 0: High Pain Threshold
    Level 0: Invader
    Level 0: Marshal
    ------------
    Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(43)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(43), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(43)
    Level 1: Momentum
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run



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  6. evil_tim
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Hopeling View Post
    The build itself looks OK, I've got a few nitpicks but nothing dramatic.
    Lighting Field is a little underslotted IMO. My preferred slotting for damage auras is usually Multi-Strike: Dam/End and Acc/Dam/End, and the same pieces from Scirocco's Dervish.
    Agility seems like a good alpha for this build. Spiritual might be slightly better overall, and would boost your Fault duration as an added bonus.
    I would not want to drop Tremor, but Gloom and Darkest Night are awesome, and Dark Oblit is cool too.
    A Kismet proc would be helpful; your accuracy is insufficient for fighting enemies at +3 or +4.
    You might also consider splitting the ATO set 3 and 3, instead of all in one power, to get the S/L defense bonus twice. This can get you up to 10% S/L defense, if you catalyze them, which might let you change other slotting/power choices and retain your softcap. For example, you could drop Stone Fist or Stone Mallet for Gloom. Remember that you can mule Kinetic Combats in Brawl, too. The fury proc will probably do best in Heavy Mallet or Seismic Smash.
    You've slotted Charged Armor oddly; I'm not sure if that was just a mistake in Mids, but you should use the 4 pieces of the set that boost resistance, not the end/rech.
    I'd suggest maybe a Winter's Gift proc in that empty Super Jump slot; stacks nicely with the 40% you already have.
    Yes, Lightning field is underslotted, but I'm not sure where I would pull another slot from. Perhaps health?

    Spiritual will not get me to the softcap for s/l unless I change the build a bit.
    I would love to get 3 and 3 of the Brute ATO, but I don't know what I would have to do to get 6 catalysts, that is my worry. My main brute that I play iTrials on has received 1. I don't have any others on any of my toons, 50 or otherwise, so that makes me wary.

    Good catch on the Charged Armor. I chose the wrong piece.

    I reworked the build a bit, took out tremor and added gloom and dark oblit. I switched to Spiritual, as I noticed agility wasn't getting me much defense. This does leave me at 43.2%. I could fix that by replacing Stone Fist with Tremor, and 3 slotting Tremor and Seismic Smash with catalyzed ATO, losing 7.5% from the KC's but adding 10% with ATO.

    I'm just worried that it will take a loooong time to get the 6 catalysts.

    But thanks for the feed back.

    Here's the revised build

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.953
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    It comes from below: Level 50 Magic Brute
    Primary Power Set: Stone Melee
    Secondary Power Set: Electric Armor
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Stone Fist -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
    Level 1: Charged Armor -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(5), RctvArm-ResDam(13), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(13)
    Level 2: Lightning Field -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(48), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48)
    Level 4: Conductive Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(17), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(21), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
    Level 6: Stone Mallet -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
    Level 8: Heavy Mallet -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(11), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
    Level 10: Static Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(27), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(29), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
    Level 12: Build Up -- Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(A), Rec'dRet-Pcptn(37)
    Level 14: Fault -- Amaze-Stun/Rchg(A), Amaze-Acc/Stun/Rchg(15), Amaze-Acc/Rchg(15), Amaze-EndRdx/Stun(17), Amaze-ToHitDeb%(27)
    Level 16: Grounded -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    Level 18: Seismic Smash -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
    Level 20: Lightning Reflexes -- Run-I(A)
    Level 22: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(23), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(23)
    Level 24: Taunt -- Zinger-Taunt(A), Zinger-Taunt/Rchg(31), Zinger-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(31), Zinger-Acc/Rchg(31), Zinger-Taunt/Rng(33), Zinger-Dam%(33)
    Level 26: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36)
    Level 28: Energize -- Dct'dW-Heal(A), Dct'dW-Rchg(33), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(34), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(34)
    Level 30: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 32: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 35: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(37), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(37), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
    Level 38: Gloom -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(39), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40)
    Level 41: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(42), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(42), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
    Level 44: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(45), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(45)
    Level 47: Dark Obliteration -- Posi-Dam%(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rng(50), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(50), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(50)
    Level 49: Power Sink -- P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(A)
    Level 0: Born In Battle
    Level 0: High Pain Threshold
    Level 0: Invader
    Level 0: Marshal
    Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon
    ------------
    Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(25), Mrcl-Rcvry+(40), Mrcl-Heal(45)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(36), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(36)
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run



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  7. evil_tim
    I've had this guy at 50 for awhile now, but he is just too squishy until I kit him out. I used SM because I feel /ELA needs the added mitigation from fault. I'm trying to figure out where to put the brute ATO set, and to decide on powers.

    As it stands right now, I would put the ATO in tremor, and I have a power slot and enhancement slot left.

    Another idea I have is to drop tremor, take gloom and dark obliteration, replace a kinetic combat set with the ATO set, and try to get some more slots to 5 slot both gloom and dark oblit.

    My questions:

    1. What power would be best suited to host the ATO?
    2. Should I keep Tremor, scrap it for Gloom/Dark Oblit or choose a 3rd option?
    3. I'm currently looking at Agility for Alpha. Would I be better off with a different alpha?
    4. What Destiny would be good for this? I don't think I need Ageless because energize is fairly close to perma and I have power sink. Don't know that I really need barrier because I should be at or above the S/L soft cap. Don't know the respective merits of the other destiny choices.
    5. Any other feedback on the build? Those are the actual levels I will take the powers, just shoving them all in there at the moment.

    Thanks.

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    It comes from below: Level 50 Magic Brute
    Primary Power Set: Stone Melee
    Secondary Power Set: Electric Armor
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leaping

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Stone Fist -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
    Level 1: Charged Armor -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(5), RctvArm-EndRdx/Rchg(13), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(13)
    Level 2: Lightning Field -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(48), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48)
    Level 4: Conductive Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(17), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(21), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
    Level 6: Stone Mallet -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
    Level 8: Heavy Mallet -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(11), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
    Level 10: Static Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(27), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(29), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
    Level 12: Build Up -- Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(A), Rec'dRet-Pcptn(37)
    Level 14: Fault -- Amaze-ToHitDeb%(A), Amaze-EndRdx/Stun(15), Amaze-Acc/Rchg(15), Amaze-Acc/Stun/Rchg(17), Amaze-Stun/Rchg(27)
    Level 16: Grounded -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    Level 18: Seismic Smash -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
    Level 20: Lightning Reflexes -- Run-I(A)
    Level 22: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(23), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(23), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
    Level 24: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(31), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(31), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(31), Mocking-Taunt/Rng(33), Mocking-Rchg(33)
    Level 26: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36)
    Level 28: Energize -- Dct'dW-Heal(A), Dct'dW-Rchg(33), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(34), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(34)
    Level 30: [Empty]
    Level 32: Tremor -- Empty(A), Empty(37), Empty(40), Empty(40), Empty(40)
    Level 35: Power Sink -- Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(37)
    Level 38: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39)
    Level 41: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(42), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(42), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
    Level 44: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(45), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(45), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
    Level 47: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 49: Super Jump -- Empty(A)
    Level 50: Agility Core Paragon
    Level 0: Born In Battle
    Level 0: High Pain Threshold
    Level 0: Invader
    Level 0: Marshal
    ------------
    Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(48), Mrcl-Rcvry+(50), Mrcl-Heal(50)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(36), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(36)
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run



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  8. evil_tim
    I made a few tweaks to your ELA/DM build to get you to the S/L softcap.

    I took a few slots from CJ, because it really doesn't need them. I took the res dmg IO from grounded because that wasn't really helping either. I changed char to ring of fire to get the 2.5% S/L def from enfeebled operation.

    You were hitting rule of 5 on 1.25% Energy/Negative , and with capped energy resists, it seemed like you would be better off getting the 2.5% S/L def from mocking beratement. You also lose the 3.13% Energy/Negative from eradication, but it does get you to 45.2% S/L def.
  9. evil_tim
    Thanks for the feedback. I made a few changes, got rid of the patron pool entirely, added in hasten, build-up, and power sink, changed some slotting around, and have something I like a little better. It is also a little (or a lot) cheaper because I got rid of all purples. Here's the new build. Any more feedback?

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.953
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    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    electric armor_fiery melee: Level 50 Magic Tanker
    Primary Power Set: Electric Armor
    Secondary Power Set: Fiery Melee
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Speed

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Charged Armor -- Aegis-Psi/Status(A), Aegis-ResDam(3), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(3), ResDam-I(5)
    Level 1: Scorch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(15), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
    Level 2: Fire Sword -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(17), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(17), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19)
    Level 4: Combustion -- Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Oblit-Dmg(7), Oblit-%Dam(9), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(21), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(21)
    Level 6: Static Shield -- S'fstPrt-ResKB(A)
    Level 8: Grounded -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    Level 10: Conductive Shield -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), Aegis-ResDam(11), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(11), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(13)
    Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(13), Ksmt-ToHit+(45)
    Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 16: Energize -- Dct'dW-Heal(A), Dct'dW-Rchg(29), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(34), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(34)
    Level 18: Lightning Reflexes -- Run-I(A)
    Level 20: Lightning Field -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(34), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(46)
    Level 22: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
    Level 24: Tough -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), Aegis-ResDam(25), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(25), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
    Level 26: Power Sink -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(37), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(40), RechRdx-I(40)
    Level 28: Fire Sword Circle -- Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(42), Oblit-Dmg(42), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(42), Oblit-%Dam(45)
    Level 30: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 32: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(33), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(33), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 35: Incinerate -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
    Level 38: Greater Fire Sword -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
    Level 41: Power Surge -- GA-3defTpProc(A)
    Level 44: Build Up -- AdjTgt-Rchg(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(46)
    Level 47: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(48), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(48), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(48), Mocking-Taunt/Rng(50), Mocking-Rchg(50)
    Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
    Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon
    Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
    Level 0: Portal Jockey
    Level 0: Task Force Commander
    Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
    ------------
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(46)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(9), EndMod-I(37)
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Gauntlet
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run



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  10. evil_tim
    Hello Tankers! I am looking for tanker advice. My first tanker was a INV/SS in 2004 that I got to maybe level 25. When I came back to the game several years later I went red-side and brutes.

    I have 4 level 50 brutes, a level 50 cor, and a level 50 MM.

    I like my brutes, DM/WP, WM/SD, SS/FA, SM/ELA, and SS/SD(lvl 46), but I want something sturdier, hence I am looking at tankers.

    I like the idea of Electric Armor on a tanker (when I feel it is squishy on a brute) because you can get the S/L res so high so easy. I like having only the toxic hole.

    I put together a quick little build in Mids and I like some numbers I can hit. Great resistence numbers (85.5 S/L, 90 energy, 47.5 neg, 66.1 f/c, 59.8 psi) and softcapped defense to s/l (47.2 s/l, 26 e/n, 24.1 f/c, 21 psi)

    Decent endurance numbers with cardiac and power sink recharging just under 22 sec.

    Of course, I had to give up a lot to get there, which I'm ok with because toughness is my first objective with this proposed toon. I went with Fiery Melee because it seems to me that with those defensive numbers, I don't need much mitigation from my secondary, so I might as well go for damage. I like having the AoE from this build from Lightning Field, Combustion, Fire Sword Circle, and Dark Obliteration. There are plenty of ST attacks as well.

    I'm also thinking that barrier would give me the remaining 5% I need to cap S/L res, so it looks to me like this toons only vulnerabilities would be lack of DDR and toxic.

    Never having played Fiery Melee on any AT, and Electric Armor only on brutes, am I looking at the right sets for what I want?

    Also, I would like to have build up and hasten. Power surge would be kind of interesting but I don't know that it would be needed on a build with soft capped s/l def AND res. Also, I put three purple sets in this build. It would be a pain in the *** for me to get them, but I can do it, given time. If there is a way to do without them, I wouldn't mind. I'm not sure that I really need Darkest Night for this build either.

    So, can I get some feedback from the tanker community on my ideas and this build?

    Thanks.

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    electric armor_fiery melee: Level 50 Magic Tanker
    Primary Power Set: Electric Armor
    Secondary Power Set: Fiery Melee
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Charged Armor -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(3), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(3), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
    Level 1: Scorch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(15), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
    Level 2: Fire Sword -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(17), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(17), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19)
    Level 4: Combustion -- Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(21), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(21), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 6: Static Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(7), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(7), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(9)
    Level 8: Grounded -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GA-3defTpProc(9)
    Level 10: Conductive Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(11), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(11), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(13)
    Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(13)
    Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 16: Energize -- Dct'dW-Heal(A), Dct'dW-Rchg(29), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(34), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(34)
    Level 18: Lightning Reflexes -- Run-I(A)
    Level 20: Lightning Field -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(34), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37)
    Level 22: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
    Level 24: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(25), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(25), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
    Level 26: Power Sink -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(37), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(40), RechRdx-I(40)
    Level 28: Fire Sword Circle -- Armgdn-Dam%(A), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(40), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(42), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(42)
    Level 30: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 32: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(33), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(33), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 35: Incinerate -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
    Level 38: Greater Fire Sword -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39)
    Level 41: Gloom -- Apoc-Dam%(A), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(43), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(43), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(45)
    Level 44: Dark Obliteration -- Ragnrk-Knock%(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(45), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(46)
    Level 47: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(48), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(48), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(48), Mocking-Taunt/Rng(50), Mocking-Rchg(50)
    Level 49: Darkest Night -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon
    Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
    Level 0: Portal Jockey
    Level 0: Task Force Commander
    Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
    ------------
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(46)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(37)
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Gauntlet
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run



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  11. evil_tim

    ss/sd for a change

    POST-ACTION

    So obviously there are tons of ss/fa and tw/* threads going around. I thought I'd mix it up with this request on my ss/sd build. I have this guy to 30 and it's going really well. He's already at 32% melee and AoE and 40% range because I've gone in for lower levels of the sets. I have the 2 Mako's Bite sets, I have the Gaussian's set, I have all my LotG recharge, I have my Miracle unique and my Numina unique and the steadfast unique so endurance isn't even a problem, even this low.

    At 31 I'm going to put my final two slots in Punch and have my full Touch of Death set as well to get my melee defense up to over 35%.

    My question is, how does this overall build look? I'm planning on taking spiritual core paragon, which will make my hasten recharge at exactly 120 seconds, not counting the force feedback proc in footstomp.

    I had been planning on taking the Destiny power that grants recovery, in case my endurance usage is not as good once I'm using foot stomp and dark obliteration and I have hasten running and maneuvers. If I don't need it, I would be able to take something else, but I don't know what.

    This build pushes me close to 50 defense, but I plan on using lower level enhancements so I can exemplar well, so the total defense will be less, so I think I will still need maneuvers.

    My questions are:

    1) what could be done to improve this build, keeping in mind I want to use maximum level of 30 for most enhancementes?

    2) is there a better power order I should take to be able to exemplar to 25 or 30 better?

    3) what is a standard level I should be prepared to exemplar to? I play red side and participate in some of the lower level strike forces from time to time, but not the cap one too much. Normally it's the shark one where you fight sky raiders.

    4) what level can the enhancements be to still work at the level decided on question 3?

    5) what level powers will still be available? (4 above the exemplared level?)


    thanks all.

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    Captain Smashy: Level 50 Magic Brute
    Primary Power Set: Super Strength
    Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Punch -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(34), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(37), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), T'Death-Dam%(40)
    Level 1: Deflection -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(17), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(23), Aegis-ResDam(31), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(46), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 2: Haymaker -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(3), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(15), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), Mako-Dam%(17)
    Level 4: Battle Agility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(5), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(5)
    Level 6: True Grit -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(7), Numna-Heal(7), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(13), GA-3defTpProc(46)
    Level 8: Knockout Blow -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(9), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Mako-Dam%(13)
    Level 10: Active Defense -- HO:Enzym(A)
    Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(43)
    Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 16: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 18: Rage -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(19), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(19), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(21), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(21), GSFC-Build%(23)
    Level 20: Phalanx Fighting -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 22: Kick -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 24: Tough -- Aegis-Psi/Status(A), Aegis-ResDam(25), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(25), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(29), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
    Level 26: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(27), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(27)
    Level 28: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(31), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(48), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(48), Mocking-Taunt/Rng(50), Mocking-Rchg(50)
    Level 30: Super Speed -- Clrty-Stlth(A)
    Level 32: Foot Stomp -- FrcFbk-Rechg%(A), Armgdn-Dam%(33), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(33), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(34)
    Level 35: Shield Charge -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(36), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Oblit-%Dam(37)
    Level 38: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(39)
    Level 41: Gloom -- Apoc-Dam%(A), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(42), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(43)
    Level 44: Dark Obliteration -- Ragnrk-Knock%(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(45), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(46)
    Level 47: Maneuvers -- HO:Enzym(A), HO:Enzym(48)
    Level 49: Grant Cover -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon
    Level 0: Born In Battle
    Level 0: High Pain Threshold
    Level 0: Invader
    Level 0: Marshal
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Heal(40), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx(40)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), EndMod-I(31), P'Shift-EndMod(43)



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  12. evil_tim

    Warmace build help

    POST-ACTION

    Jawbreaker is a nice part of my ST attack chain. If you're happy with your ST attack chain, no worries. If you would like to improve it, I would drop assault for Jawbreaker, and try to get a few more slots freed up for it.
  13. evil_tim
    Which is a terrible thing to do; taking terrify or not taking terrify?

    Thanks for the responses. That's a decent point about hibernate vs. hoarfrost. The problem with taking hoarfrost over hibernate is that it doesn't allow me to 6 slot ice storm and 3 slot ice armor.

    Of course, perhaps I don't need to six-slot ice storm, and if I don't I can put another slot into stealth for a bit more defense.

    Back to levitate vs terrify, I don't really NEED, levitate, I have enough ST blasts, so I could replace it with terrify and not really lose anything, and it would add some area control and damage.

    Questions for me to ponder.
  14. evil_tim
    Hello there, I normally play brutes and haven't got any doms higher than lvl 10. I decided to try this mind dom to try something new, and to lock down the freedom phalanx in the last LRSF mish.

    I think it has a good mix of stuff but I'd appreciate any feedback because I've never used this stuff before. Also, does the spiritual incarnate slot increase domination recharge? Mid's doesn't show that it does.

    I'm not sure what attack chain to use for this guy at end game. Obviously fire blast and blaze are good ones, but mesmerize, dominate, and levitate all do more damage than flares, plus they come with mitigation, so it seems like I might not need flares.

    Anyway, the build gives me good recharge, and 30 some defense to S/L, E/N, and ranged, so I think he'll be pretty survivable.

    I welcome any comments. Thanks.

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    cerebrum 2: Level 50 Magic Dominator
    Primary Power Set: Mind Control
    Secondary Power Set: Fiery Assault
    Power Pool: Flight
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Concealment
    Ancillary Pool: Ice Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Mesmerize -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(40), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(43), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46)
    Level 1: Flares -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(37), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37)
    Level 2: Dominate -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
    Level 4: Levitate -- Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), Thundr-Acc/Dmg(45)
    Level 6: Confuse -- CoPers-Conf(A), CoPers-Conf/Rchg(7), CoPers-Acc/Conf/Rchg(7), CoPers-Acc/Rchg(31), CoPers-Conf/EndRdx(34), CoPers-Conf%(36)
    Level 8: Mass Hypnosis -- FtnHyp-Sleep(A), FtnHyp-Sleep/Rchg(9), FtnHyp-Acc/Sleep/Rchg(9), FtnHyp-Acc/Rchg(25), FtnHyp-Sleep/EndRdx(25)
    Level 10: Fire Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(11), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(11), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23)
    Level 12: Hover -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(13), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(13)
    Level 14: Fly -- Flight-I(A)
    Level 16: Embrace of Fire -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(17)
    Level 18: Total Domination -- UbrkCons-Hold(A), UbrkCons-Hold/Rchg(19), UbrkCons-Acc/Hold/Rchg(19), UbrkCons-Acc/Rchg(21), UbrkCons-EndRdx/Hold(23)
    Level 20: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(21)
    Level 22: Boxing -- Empty(A)
    Level 24: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    Level 26: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(27), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(27)
    Level 28: Consume -- P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(29), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(29)
    Level 30: Stealth -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31)
    Level 32: Mass Confusion -- Mlais-Acc/Rchg(A), Mlais-EndRdx/Conf(33), Mlais-Acc/EndRdx(33), Mlais-Conf/Rng(33), Mlais-Acc/Conf/Rchg(34), RechRdx-I(34)
    Level 35: Invisibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 38: Blaze -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(39), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
    Level 41: Hibernate -- Dct'dW-Heal(A), Dct'dW-Rchg(42), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(42), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(42), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(43)
    Level 44: Frozen Armor -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(45), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(45)
    Level 47: Ice Storm -- Posi-Dam%(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(48), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Acc/Dmg(50), RechRdx-I(50)
    Level 49: Sleet -- Slow-I(A)
    Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Domination
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(50)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(46), EndMod-I(46)



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  15. evil_tim
    My first 50 brute was dm/wp. He was really good. Until I played WM/SD and SS/FA. Now I almost never play him, primarily due to lack of AoE. He is more survivable than the other two, but I just hate that lack of AoE.
  16. evil_tim

    mace/shield advice

    POST-ACTION

    I have a lvl 50 WM/SD brute. He's a lot of fun. I took every WM power except bash and taunt, and there are times I wish I had taunt.

    I use Pulverize, Jawbreaker, and Clobber as my ST attack chain, and Whirling Mace, Shatter, and Crowd Control as my AoE attack chain.

    Shatter does .67 KB, which equates to Knock down, just like crowd control. This is good mitigation, and does not fling the mobs away from you.

    I took every power in /SD, leaping pool, fighting pool, hasten, and aid self. Before I got T4 Destiny (Ageless), I had Superior Conditioning and Physical Perfection from Energy Mastery because I needed it. After I got Ageless, I was able to respec into Aid Self. I don't really need it too much.

    I also went with spiritual core alpha slot. My shield charge recharges in 26 seconds, same as build up, which makes for a nice synergy.

    My positionals (without the PvP +def IO) are 44.4/46.3/45.3 Melee/ranged/AoE. He's pretty good, I have a lot of fun with him.

    Hope that helps.
  17. evil_tim
    You are right, I had forgotten about fury. But don't scrappers also get a chance to crit? I'm not sure how much extra damage you should factor it for that. Here's a chart with 70%fury for the brute damage. Does anyone know why Follow Up is such a longer animation time on a brute?

    End Recharge Damage Cast Time

    Strike (S) 4.16 3.2s 74.3
    Strike (B) 5.49 4.8s 124

    Slash (S) 5.49 4.8s 90.8
    Slash (B) 6.82 6.4s 148.1

    Spin (S) 9.15 9.2s 108.7
    Spin (B) 13.1 14s 189.2

    FU (S) 7.8 12s 55.1 .83
    FU (B) 7.8 12s 80.1 2.64

    Focus (S) 6.82 6.4s 95.7
    Focus (B) 8.15 8s 151.1

    Eviscerate(S) 8.87 8.87s 143.2
    Eviscerate(B) 11.5 12s 218.3

    Shockwave (S) 11.6 12.1s 72.3
    Shockwave (B) 13.5 14.4s 113.1

    So it seems like brutes pay an endurance cost and recharge cost for the higher damage. If paired with something like /SR, it seems like I should focus on recharge to make up for it, after I get soft cap. Does that sound right?

    Thanks.
  18. evil_tim
    I have seen some people on this forum talking about how much better claws is on brutes than it is on scrappers. I took it to Mids, and I really have no idea where that is coming from. Comparing the powers directly, scrappers do more damage, take less endurance, recharge faster, and in some cases animate faster.

    The only pro for brute claws that I could find was that more attacks do defense debuff, but I really don't care about defense debuff because I will not have issues hitting anyone.

    So can someone try to explain why the perception is there that brute claws are better than scrapper claws? Especially when paired with something like /SR where the lower scrapper resistance hard cap doesn't come into play?

    Thanks.
  19. evil_tim

    Help with foursome

    POST-ACTION

    So let me ask another question. How many Achilles Heel chance for debuff should I put in each build? Should I only put it in AoE powers?

    Should I go with Mako Patron Pool for the extra AoE for everyone?

    Will I need extra stealth IO's in the builds?
  20. evil_tim

    Help with foursome

    POST-ACTION

    So we have a family foursome, three soldiers and one widow. We only play these toons when all four of us are playing. We are only lvl 18 right now, but things are going pretty well.

    My wife wants the fortunata path. I'm going for huntsman/bane. My older son wants crab and my younger son wants melee bane.

    I have played mostly brutes, so has my wife. I'm not real sure what to be going for. I know that as long as we're in range of each other, once we get IO's, we will all be softcapped.

    Both my boys want pets, I'm not interested in pets. I'm trying to make my huntsman soloable, it is not necessary for the boys toons to be soloable.

    I'd like some feed back on my intial builds here, as I have so little VEAT experience.

    Thanks.

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    Machine Gun Joe: Level 50 Natural Arachnos Soldier
    Primary Power Set: Bane Spider Soldier
    Secondary Power Set: Bane Spider Training
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Teleportation
    Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Single Shot -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A), Decim-Acc/Dmg(7), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(9), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15)
    Level 1: Bane Spider Armor Upgrade -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), S'fstPrt-ResKB(3)
    Level 2: Burst -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A), Decim-Acc/Dmg(15), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(17), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(17), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19)
    Level 4: Combat Training: Defensive -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 6: Wide Area Web Grenade -- GravAnch-Hold%(A), GravAnch-Immob/EndRdx(40), GravAnch-Acc/Rchg(40), GravAnch-Acc/Immob/Rchg(43), GravAnch-Immob/Rchg(43)
    Level 8: Heavy Burst -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A), Ragnrk-Knock%(21), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(21), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(23), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(27)
    Level 10: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+(11), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(11)
    Level 12: Venom Grenade -- Posi-Dam%(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29), Posi-Acc/Dmg(29), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(33), RechRdx-I(33)
    Level 14: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 16: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 18: Frag Grenade -- FrcFbk-Rechg%(A), Posi-Dam%(36), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(37), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Posi-Acc/Dmg(37)
    Level 20: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 22: Mental Training -- Run-I(A)
    Level 24: Cloaking Device -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(25), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(25)
    Level 26: Tactical Training: Leadership -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(27), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(39), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(39), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(39), GSFC-Build%(40)
    Level 28: Surveillance -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A), LdyGrey-DefDeb/Rchg/EndRdx(34), UndDef-DefDeb/Rchg/EndRdx(34), AnWeak-Acc/Rchg/EndRdx(34)
    Level 30: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 32: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 35: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36)
    Level 38: Super Speed -- Run-I(A)
    Level 41: Gloom -- Apoc-Dam%(A), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(42), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(43)
    Level 44: Dark Obliteration -- Posi-Dam%(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(45), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Posi-Acc/Dmg(46), RechRdx-I(46)
    Level 47: Darkest Night -- DarkWD-Slow%(A), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(48), DarkWD-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(48), DarkWD-Rchg/EndRdx(48)
    Level 49: Recall Friend -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Conditioning
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(7), Numna-Heal(46), Mrcl-Heal(50), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(50), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx(50)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(3), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(5), EndMod-I(5)
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    teenage angst: Level 50 Natural Arachnos Widow
    Primary Power Set: Fortunata Training
    Secondary Power Set: Fortunata Teamwork
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Flight
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Mental Blast -- HO:Nucle(A)
    Level 1: Combat Training: Defensive -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), Ksmt-ToHit+(17)
    Level 2: Subdue -- Apoc-Dam%(A), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(3), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(5), EndRdx-I(7)
    Level 4: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- RedFtn-Def(A), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(7), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(9), RedFtn-EndRdx(13), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(13)
    Level 6: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(37), RechRdx-I(40)
    Level 8: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 10: Indomitable Will -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(11), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(11)
    Level 12: Dominate -- Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(15), Decim-Acc/Dmg(15), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19)
    Level 14: Fly -- Empty(A)
    Level 16: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 18: Psionic Tornado -- Posi-Dam%(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(40), Posi-Acc/Dmg(40), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(46), EndRdx-I(48)
    Level 20: Maneuvers -- RedFtn-Def(A), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(21), RedFtn-EndRdx(21), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(23), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(25), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(25)
    Level 22: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(23)
    Level 24: Mind Link -- RedFtn-Def(A), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(27), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(27), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(29), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(29), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(34)
    Level 26: Foresight -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), DefBuff-I(48)
    Level 28: Confuse -- CoPers-Conf/EndRdx(A), CoPers-Conf%(37), CoPers-Conf(37), CoPers-Conf/Rchg(39), CoPers-Acc/Conf/Rchg(39), CoPers-Acc/Rchg(39)
    Level 30: Aim -- AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(31), AdjTgt-EndRdx/Rchg(31), AdjTgt-Rchg(31), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx(34)
    Level 32: Psychic Wail -- Armgdn-Dam%(A), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(33), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(34)
    Level 35: Tactical Training: Vengeance -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 38: Mask Presence -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 41: Gloom -- Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(42), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(42), Decim-Acc/Dmg(42), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), EndRdx-I(43)
    Level 44: Dark Obliteration -- Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(A), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(45), Ragnrk-Dmg(45), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(46), EndRdx-I(46)
    Level 47: Darkest Night -- DarkWD-ToHitDeb/Rchg(A), DarkWD-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(48), DarkWD-Rchg/EndRdx(50), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(50)
    Level 49: Soul Tentacles -- GravAnch-Immob/EndRdx(A), GravAnch-Acc/Immob/Rchg(50)
    Level 0: Born In Battle
    Level 0: High Pain Threshold
    Level 0: Invader
    Level 0: Marshal
    Level 50: Musculature Total Core Revamp
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Conditioning
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Heal(36), Mrcl-Rcvry+(36)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(9), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(19), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(36)
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    Arachnos Commander J: Level 50 Natural Arachnos Soldier
    Primary Power Set: Crab Spider Soldier
    Secondary Power Set: Crab Spider Training
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Channelgun -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(7), Thundr-Acc/Dmg(43)
    Level 1: Crab Spider Armor Upgrade -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), S'fstPrt-ResKB(3)
    Level 2: Longfang -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Thundr-Acc/Dmg(13), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(50)
    Level 4: Combat Training: Defensive -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 6: Aim -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(13)
    Level 8: Suppression -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A), Posi-Dam%(15), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(17), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(17), Posi-Acc/Dmg(46)
    Level 10: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(11), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(11)
    Level 12: Venom Grenade -- Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Posi-Dam%(19), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(19), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Posi-Acc/Dmg(33)
    Level 14: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 16: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 18: Frag Grenade -- FrcFbk-Rechg%(A), Posi-Dam%(34), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(34), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Posi-Acc/Dmg(50)
    Level 20: Tactical Training: Leadership -- GSFC-Build%(A), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(21), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(21), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(23), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(23), GSFC-ToHit(27)
    Level 22: Mental Training -- Run-I(A)
    Level 24: Fortification -- TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/Rchg(25), TtmC'tng-EndRdx/Rchg(25), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(27), TtmC'tng-ResDam(31), TtmC'tng-EndRdx(33)
    Level 26: [Empty]
    Level 28: Serum -- Dct'dW-Rchg(A), Dct'dW-Heal(29), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(29), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(31), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 30: Super Jump -- Empty(A)
    Level 32: Omega Maneuver -- Posi-Dam%(A), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(36), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Posi-Acc/Dmg(37)
    Level 35: Boxing -- Empty(A)
    Level 38: Tough -- Aegis-Psi/Status(A), Aegis-ResDam(39), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(39), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(39), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
    Level 41: Call Reinforcements -- ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Rchg(42), ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(42), SvgnRt-PetResDam(42), SvgnRt-Dmg/EndRdx(43), SvgnRt-Acc/Dmg(43)
    Level 44: Summon Spiderlings -- ExRmnt-Acc/Rchg(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg(45), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx(45), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(46), ExRmnt-+Res(Pets)(46)
    Level 47: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(48), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(48), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
    Level 49: [Empty]
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Conditioning
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(40)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(37), EndMod-I(40)
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    Capt of Arachnos: Level 50 Natural Arachnos Soldier
    Primary Power Set: Bane Spider Soldier
    Secondary Power Set: Bane Spider Training
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Speed
    Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Bash -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(3), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(3), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), T'Death-Dam%(7)
    Level 1: Bane Spider Armor Upgrade -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), S'fstPrt-ResKB(7), Aegis-Psi/Status(39)
    Level 2: Combat Training: Defensive -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 4: Mace Beam Blast -- Posi-Dam%(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(9), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(11), Posi-Acc/Dmg(11), RechRdx-I(13)
    Level 6: Build Up -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(13)
    Level 8: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 10: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(15), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(15), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
    Level 12: Pulverize -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(17), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(17), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), T'Death-Dam%(21)
    Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 16: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(46)
    Level 18: Shatter -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(21), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(23), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25), T'Death-Dam%(25)
    Level 20: Tactical Training: Leadership -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(27), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(27), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(29), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(29), GSFC-Build%(31)
    Level 22: Mental Training -- Run-I(A)
    Level 24: Cloaking Device -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
    Level 26: Placate -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33)
    Level 28: Surveillance -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A), UndDef-DefDeb/Rchg/EndRdx(33), LdyGrey-DefDeb/Rchg/EndRdx(33), AnWeak-Acc/Rchg/EndRdx(34)
    Level 30: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-
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  • evil_tim

    plant/cold

    POST-ACTION

    Thanks for all the feedback. I feel I have a much better understanding of how this is going to work now. My wife has agreed to run hasten so that will help.

    There have been many suggestions, in both this thread and the other, for me to run with mind/thermal or something else like /kin. I ended up sticking with the mind/sonic. I already have a lvl 50 ice/thermal corruptor and I didn't want to revisit that. If we take a lot of hurt from /psi, which I don't think we should because they will still be nearly soft capped to positional, they do have healing flames and green inspirations, and we'll have control for the mobs doing the psi damage so I think we'll be all right.

    We are at lvl 11 right now. I'm looking forward to spending some more time on these guys.
  • evil_tim
    Here's a build that has done pretty well for me. I don't have a PvP +def IO to put in strength of will, but if I did it would soft cap S/L defense, and come close to your other numbers, depending on how you define close.

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    Magnus Black: Level 50 Magic Brute
    Primary Power Set: Dark Melee
    Secondary Power Set: Willpower
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Speed
    Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Shadow Punch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
    Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(5), Numna-Heal/Rchg(7), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(48)
    Level 2: Mind Over Body -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(3), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(3), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
    Level 4: Smite -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(21), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 8: Siphon Life -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Nictus-Heal(11), Nictus-Acc/Heal(13)
    Level 10: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(34)
    Level 12: Fast Healing -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(13), Numna-Heal/Rchg(15)
    Level 14: Super Jump -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
    Level 16: Rise to the Challenge -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(17), Numna-Heal/Rchg(17), DisWord-ToHitDeb(45), DisWord-ToHitDeb/Rchg(46), DisWord-ToHitDeb/Rchg/EndRdx(46)
    Level 18: Dark Consumption -- Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(37), Efficacy-EndMod(37), Efficacy-Acc/Rchg(39)
    Level 20: Quick Recovery -- Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(A), Efficacy-EndMod(39), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(40)
    Level 22: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37)
    Level 24: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(25), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(25), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
    Level 26: Soul Drain -- Rec'dRet-ToHit(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(39), AdjTgt-Rchg(43), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(43)
    Level 28: Heightened Senses -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(29), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(29)
    Level 30: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31)
    Level 32: Midnight Grasp -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(33), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(33), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
    Level 35: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(36), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(36)
    Level 38: Strength of Will -- Empty(A)
    Level 41: Gloom -- Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(A), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(42), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Apoc-Dam%(43)
    Level 44: Darkest Night -- DampS-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(A), HO:Enzym(45), HO:Enzym(45)
    Level 47: Dark Obliteration -- Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(A), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(48), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(50), Ragnrk-Knock%(50)
    Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
    Level 0: Born In Battle
    Level 0: High Pain Threshold
    Level 0: Invader
    Level 0: Marshal
    Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon
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    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(7), Numna-Heal(15), Numna-Heal/Rchg(46)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(40), EndMod-I(40)



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  • evil_tim

    plant/cold

    POST-ACTION

    Greetings!

    I recently asked for help with my mind/sonic and was quite pleased with the results. I'm hoping for the same here because I'm even more clueless for this build.

    To set the stage, the 'troller will be part of my family foursome. My children will be playing ss/fa brutes. I'll be playing a mind/sonic 'troller. My wife will be playing this plant/cold 'troller. The idea is the buffs from the two 'trollers will take my kids brutes to defense soft cap and near resistence hard cap, making them nigh unkillable.

    So, this toon is meant to only be played with the family foursome. Her primary responsibilities are 1) buff the brutes 2) not die 3) control.

    Buffing the brutes is easy. Two shields every 4 minutes and keep maneuvers and arctic fog on. Not dieing should be fairly easy. The brutes will be taking as much aggro as they can. I'm not sure if stealth/invis is the way to go.

    Here are some contraints. Maneuvers and arctic fog are required. She only wants fly as a travel power. She is only a few days away from the vet reward of travel powers at lvl 6, so we can go that way if needed. She doesn't like hasten. She does enjoy the patron power pool pets, but that is not required. We will be playing red-side. She can count on the benefits of my /sonic buffs, but that's about it. We have a fair amount to spend, and we can do tips on mulitple toons for pricey IO's, but I'm not looking for any purples or PvP IO's. Unless the purples are (relatively) cheap ones, like sleep/confuse/hold.

    I really don't have much of an idea on which way to go with her. I'll post a skeleton build I came up with, but it's not much. I'd love to hear some ideas on which way I should go, what would work well with our setup, should we go for defense/invis (through a proc and stealth or whatever, not invis the power), or recharge or what?

    Thanks for your help.

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    wynter solstice: Level 48 Magic Controller
    Primary Power Set: Plant Control
    Secondary Power Set: Cold Domination
    Power Pool: Flight
    Power Pool: Leadership

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Strangler -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Infrigidate -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Ice Shield -- ResDam-I(A), Empty(3), Empty(3)
    Level 4: Roots -- Empty(A)
    Level 6: Spore Burst -- Empty(A)
    Level 8: Seeds of Confusion -- Empty(A)
    Level 10: Glacial Shield -- ResDam-I(A), Empty(11)
    Level 12: Spirit Tree -- Empty(A)
    Level 14: Fly -- Empty(A)
    Level 16: Frostwork -- Empty(A), Empty(17)
    Level 18: Vines -- Empty(A)
    Level 20: Arctic Fog -- ResDam-I(A), Empty(21)
    Level 22: Maneuvers -- Empty(A)
    Level 24: [Empty]
    Level 26: Carrion Creepers -- Empty(A)
    Level 28: Benumb -- Empty(A)
    Level 30: [Empty]
    Level 32: Fly Trap -- Empty(A)
    Level 35: Sleet -- Empty(A)
    Level 38: Heat Loss -- Empty(A)
    Level 41: [Empty]
    Level 44: [Empty]
    Level 47: [Empty]
    Level 49: [Empty]
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Containment
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- Empty(A)



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  • evil_tim

    mind/sonic

    POST-ACTION

    I'm planning on going spiritual alpha, which would make hasten perma.
  • evil_tim

    mind/sonic

    POST-ACTION

    Wow, even more responses.

    Melencholia, thanks for the idea that sonic siphon is overslotted. I moved a slot to liquefy. But as Steele said, with my wife's /cold buffs, I won't need the extra ranged defense.

    Steele, the reason we're playing the /sonic and /cold is to make the boy's brutes just as tough as possible. /fa already has one of the best heals in the game with healing flames. They already have an endurance recovery tool with consume. They have +to hit and +damage with rage.

    /fa's weakness is being kind of squishy. If I give them some decent IO's they can have in the neighborhood of 22/17/23 defense for Melee/Ranged/AoE and 50/50/31/31/90/21/15/9 res to S/L/E/N/F/C/T/P.

    The /cold (with my maneuvers too) can soft cap their positional defense. I'll add 36 to all res except psi, the ice shields can give another 22 to cold, frostworks gives 15 to toxic, and the fog will give 18 to cold and energy, for final res totals of 86/86/85/67/90/90/66/9.

    I don't what will hurt something is soft capped to positional defense and nearly hardcapped to smashing/lethal, fire/cold, and energy, and 66 res to negative and toxic. Plus, those shields are on four minute timers. I like that we will only have to apply that often. Doing every 60 seconds or 90 seconds gets old.

    And Selina, you are right, I put in 12 points of KB because I'm used to playing melee. In my final build here I went down to just 4 points.

    So here is my revised build for everyone. I will welcome even more comments.

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    Dr. Xanex: Level 50 Magic Controller
    Primary Power Set: Mind Control
    Secondary Power Set: Sonic Resonance
    Power Pool: Flight
    Power Pool: Concealment
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Speed
    Ancillary Pool: Psionic Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Mesmerize -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(37), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39)
    Level 1: Sonic Siphon -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 2: Dominate -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
    Level 4: Sonic Barrier -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(36)
    Level 6: Confuse -- Mlais-Acc/Rchg(A), Mlais-EndRdx/Conf(7), Mlais-Acc/EndRdx(7), Mlais-Conf/Rng(15), Mlais-Acc/Conf/Rchg(17)
    Level 8: Mass Hypnosis -- FtnHyp-Sleep(A), FtnHyp-Sleep/Rchg(9), FtnHyp-Acc/Sleep/Rchg(9), FtnHyp-Acc/Rchg(13), FtnHyp-Sleep/EndRdx(15)
    Level 10: Sonic Haven -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(11)
    Level 12: Hover -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(43)
    Level 14: Fly -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
    Level 16: Disruption Field -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(17)
    Level 18: Total Domination -- UbrkCons-Hold/Rchg(A), UbrkCons-Acc/Hold/Rchg(19), UbrkCons-Acc/Rchg(19), UbrkCons-EndRdx/Hold(23), UbrkCons-Dam%(25)
    Level 20: Sonic Dispersion -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-EndRdx(21), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(21)
    Level 22: Levitate -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(43), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(46)
    Level 24: Stealth -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(40)
    Level 26: Terrify -- Ragnrk-Knock%(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(27), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(31), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(34)
    Level 28: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(29), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(29), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31)
    Level 32: Mass Confusion -- CoPers-Conf%(A), CoPers-Conf/EndRdx(33), CoPers-Acc/Rchg(33), CoPers-Acc/Conf/Rchg(33), CoPers-Conf/Rchg(34), CoPers-Conf(43)
    Level 35: Clarity -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 38: Liquefy -- HO:Lyso(A), Achilles-ResDeb%(45), DarkWD-Rchg/EndRdx(46), DarkWD-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(46), LdyGrey-Rchg/EndRdx(50)
    Level 41: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(42), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(42), LkGmblr-EndRdx/Rchg(42)
    Level 44: Mind Over Body -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), ImpArm-ResDam(45), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(45)
    Level 47: World of Confusion -- Mlais-EndRdx/Conf(A), Mlais-Acc/EndRdx(48), Mlais-Conf/Rng(48), Mlais-Acc/Conf/Rchg(48), Mlais-Dam%(50), Mlais-Acc/Rchg(50)
    Level 49: Grant Invisibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
    Level 0: Portal Jockey
    Level 0: Task Force Commander
    Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
    Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon
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    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Containment
    Level 1: Sprint -- ULeap-Stlth(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(39), Mrcl-Rcvry+(40), Mrcl-Heal(40)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(11), P'Shift-EndMod(13), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(39)



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