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Overall I'd say Shields. Great set by the numbers, looks good with plenty of customization, and shield charge makes me happy in my pants.

Dual Blades is a close second, and Dual Pistols gets a high ranking for looks but performance wise is a little on the 'meh' side.

Since I was curious how one would look put together, I went ahead and did so. Here is what I got - soft capped defenses but I have no idea what kind of budget for IO's you have, so there are no purples and no exorbitantly expensive regular IO's like LotG +Rech or Numina uniques. Thats not to say the build is necessary cheap however, since the Touch of Death sets are pricey and individual pieces of the other sets will set you back a chunk of change.

I also built it how I would level up with it. I don't find a need for Cobra Strike myself, but if you solo a bunch it can help out. You could swap that for Thunder Strike and put in a full set of Stupefy - you'll only lose 0.5% ranged defense and pick up another 6.25% rech to boot.

The APP was chosen to reflect the amount of toggles you have to run with this, along with its minimal slotting requirements.


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Level 50 Natural Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Martial Arts
Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Storm Kick -- Mako-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx:40(3), Mako-Dmg/Rchg:40(5), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(11), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(25), Mako-Dam%:40(42)
Level 1: Deflection -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx:40(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg:40(13), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg:40(15), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:40(31), RedFtn-Def:40(48), RedFtn-EndRdx:40(48)
Level 2: Thunder Kick -- Mako-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx:40(3), Mako-Dmg/Rchg:40(5), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(7), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(23), Mako-Dam%:40(42)
Level 4: Battle Agility -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx:40(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg:40(13), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg:40(15), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:40(31), RedFtn-Def:40(48), RedFtn-EndRdx:40(50)
Level 6: Focus Chi -- GSFC-ToHit:40(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg:40(7), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx:40(46), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx:40(46), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx:40(46), GSFC-Build%:40(50)
Level 8: Crane Kick -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg:40(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx:40(9), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg:40(9), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(11), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(23), T'Death-Dam%:40(34)
Level 10: Combat Jumping -- Jump-I:40(A)
Level 12: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I:40(A)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I:40(A)
Level 16: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I:40(A)
Level 18: Crippling Axe Kick -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg:40(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx:40(19), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg:40(19), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(29), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(31), T'Death-Dam%:40(37)
Level 20: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:40(A), RechRdx-I:40(21), RechRdx-I:40(21)
Level 22: Phalanx Fighting -- DefBuff-I:40(A)
Level 24: True Grit -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx:40(25), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg:40(39), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg:40(40), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:40(40), Dct'dW-Heal:40(50)
Level 26: Dragon's Tail -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx:40(27), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg:40(27), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg:40(29), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(34), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg:40(42)
Level 28: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 30: Tough -- Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx:40(A), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg:40(43), Aegis-EndRdx/Rchg:40(43), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(43), Aegis-ResDam:40(45)
Level 32: Eagles Claw -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg:40(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx:40(33), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg:40(33), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(33), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(34), T'Death-Dam%:40(40)
Level 35: Shield Charge -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx:40(36), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg:40(36), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg:40(36), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(37), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg:40(37)
Level 38: Weave -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx:40(A), GftotA-Def:40(39), GftotA-Def/Rchg:40(39)
Level 41: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I:40(A)
Level 44: Physical Perfection -- P'Shift-EndMod:40(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc:40(45), P'Shift-End%:40(45)
Level 47: Grant Cover -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx:40(A)
Level 49: One with the Shield -- ResDam-I:40(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Critical Hit
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I:40(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I:40(A)
Level 2: Health -- Heal-I:40(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod:40(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc:40(17), P'Shift-End%:40(17)

I have one at 30 and it's a fun combo. I did skip the melée attacks to this point (blasphemy on an EM blaster, but I'll be taking TF though). I mainly wanted to try out the DP attacks and have that the central focus of the character, so have taken all of those plus build up and power boost. I don't find endurance usage to be unmanageable, but conserve power would be nice to have.

I'm just not sure what you would drop in DP to pick up some of the melée attacks (taking into account travel, hasten, and aid self).

I'll hit 75 months at the end of this month. I did take the majority of the last year off (but kept the sub active - do I still qualify?). For me its a little bit of everything. Game play is still enjoyable (combat system, travel powers), content/missions have only gotten better, new systems have been great (IO's, market, AE). Something else that I never fully appreciated until I spent the last year in another game is the costume creator. Abstractly I knew its was the best out there, but since returning with all the additions, its mind boggling what you can do with your character.

I've made some good friends here as well, having joined my SG over five years ago. We even branched out and all play the other game once a week. I really enjoying hanging out with the group, even if its just BS'ing in chat while we all run different stuff on our own.

Here's mine for another example. A little cheaper with no purples, but still not exactly "cheap". Human is mainly just for buffs, or for the occasional opener with Grav Emanation or Grav Well. Unchain Essence and Quasar are slotted as such since I'll only use them after a good Mire (or two). I've found Stamina to be useful when soloing and your Stygian circle may only have one or two bodies around, but its not difficult to do without. The last two powers are just fillers.

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Level 50 Science Warshade
Primary Power Set: Umbral Blast
Secondary Power Set: Umbral Aura
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Concealment

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Ebon Eye -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg:40(A)
Level 1: Absorption -- S'fstPrt-ResKB:30(A)
Level 2: Gravity Shield -- ResDam-I:40(A)
Level 4: Shadow Bolt -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg:40(A)
Level 6: Dark Nova -- Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx:40(A)
Level 8: Hurdle -- Jump-I:40(A)
Level 10: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:40(A), RechRdx-I:40(15), RechRdx-I:40(25)
Level 12: Sunless Mire -- Acc-I:40(A), RechRdx-I:40(13), RechRdx-I:40(13), RechRdx-I:40(15)
Level 14: Super Speed -- EndRdx-I:40(A)
Level 16: Health -- Heal-I:40(A)
Level 18: Gravity Well -- HO:Perox(A), HO:Perox(19), HO:Perox(19), Lock-Acc/Rchg:40(36), Lock-Rchg/Hold:40(48), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(48)
Level 20: Black Dwarf -- ResDam-I:40(A), ResDam-I:40(21), ResDam-I:40(21), Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx:40(50)
Level 22: Stygian Circle -- P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg:40(A), P'Shift-EndMod:40(23), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg:40(23), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg:40(25)
Level 24: Stamina -- EndMod-I:40(A)
Level 26: Shadow Cloak -- EndRdx-I:40(A)
Level 28: Gravitic Emanation -- Stpfy-Acc/Rchg:40(A), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun:40(29), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx:40(29), Stpfy-Stun/Rng:40(43), Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg:40(43)
Level 30: Nebulous Form -- EndRdx-I:40(A)
Level 32: Dark Extraction -- ExRmnt-Acc/Rchg:40(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(33), ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg:40(33), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg:40(33), Dmg-I:40(34), RechRdx-I:40(34)
Level 35: Stygian Return -- RechRdx-I:40(A)
Level 38: Eclipse -- Acc-I:40(A), Efficacy-Acc/Rchg:40(39), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(39), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg:40(39), TtmC'tng-ResDam/Rchg:40(40), ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(40)
Level 41: Quasar -- Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg:40(A), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg:40(42), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg:40(42), Dmg-I:40(42)
Level 44: Unchain Essence -- Dmg-I:40(A), Dmg-I:40(50), Dmg-I:40(50)
Level 47: Grant Invisibility -- EndRdx-I:40(A)
Level 49: Starless Step -- Acc-I:40(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Dark Sustenance
Level 1: Shadow Step -- Jnt-EndRdx/Rng:40(A)
Level 10: Shadow Recall -- EndRdx-I:40(A)
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Level 6: Dark Nova Bolt -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg:40(A)
Level 6: Dark Nova Blast -- Decim-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx:40(5), Decim-Dmg/Rchg:40(9), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(17), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(43), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:40(45)
Level 6: Dark Nova Emanation -- Posi-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:40(3), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:40(7), Posi-Dmg/Rng:40(9), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(11), RechRdx-I:40(17)
Level 6: Dark Nova Detonation -- Posi-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:40(3), Posi-Dmg/Rng:40(5), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:40(7), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(11), RechRdx-I:40(34)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Strike -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:40(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:40(45), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(46), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(46), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(46)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Smite -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:40(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(31), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(31), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:40(36), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(37)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Mire -- Sciroc-Acc/Rchg:40(A), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg:40(27), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(27), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx:40(31), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg:40(37), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(45)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Drain -- Nictus-Acc/Heal:40(A), Nictus-Heal:40(36), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen:40(37), H'zdH-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:40(40), Dmg-I:40(48)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Step -- Jnt-EndRdx/Rng:40(A)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Antagonize -- Zinger-Dam%:40(A)
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Set Bonus Totals:

• 6% DamageBuff(Smashing)
• 6% DamageBuff(Lethal)
• 6% DamageBuff(Fire)
• 6% DamageBuff(Cold)
• 6% DamageBuff(Energy)
• 6% DamageBuff(Negative)
• 6% DamageBuff(Toxic)
• 6% DamageBuff(Psionic)
• 2.25% Max End
• 3% Enhancement(Stun)
• 41% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• 41.3% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 5% FlySpeed
• 76.3 HP (7.12%) HitPoints
• 5% JumpHeight
• 5% JumpSpeed
• Knockback (Mag -4)
• Knockup (Mag -4)
• MezResist(Confused) 2.5%
• MezResist(Held) 2.5%
• MezResist(Immobilize) 9.65%
• MezResist(Sleep) 4.15%
• MezResist(Stun) 4.15%
• MezResist(Terrorized) 2.5%
• 7.5% (0.13 End/sec) Recovery
• 10% (0.45 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 4.1% Resistance(Fire)
• 4.1% Resistance(Cold)
• 5% RunSpeed

Below is my final build for my WM/SD that hit 50 a couple weeks ago. The only things I did differently on leveling up was putting off Battle Agility in favor of Bash to fill out an attack chain. Leveling was fine until the low 20's when I started getting eaten up by ranged damage, so when I picked up Shatter at 26 I respec'd out of Bash for Battle Agility. In retrospect I would put off True Grit and respec it back in for Bash.

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Level 50 Magic Brute
Primary Power Set: War Mace
Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Fighting

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Pulverize -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg:40(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx:40(3), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg:40(7), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(13), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(34), T'Death-Dam%:40(39)
Level 1: Deflection -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx:40(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg:40(5), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:40(13), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg:40(15), RedFtn-Def:40(42), RedFtn-EndRdx:40(42)
Level 2: Jawbreaker -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:40(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:40(3), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(5), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(11), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(17)
Level 4: True Grit -- Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx:40(A), Mrcl-Heal:40(19), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:40(19), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx:30(46), ImpArm-ResDam:30(46), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(50)
Level 6: Battle Agility -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx:40(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg:40(7), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg:40(15), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:40(21), RedFtn-EndRdx:40(43), RedFtn-Def:40(43)
Level 8: Clobber -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg:40(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(9), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg:40(9), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(11), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx:40(17), T'Death-Dam%:40(37)
Level 10: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I:40(A), RechRdx-I:40(21)
Level 12: Combat Jumping -- Jump-I:40(A)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Zephyr-Travel:40(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:40(39)
Level 16: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I:40(A)
Level 18: Hurdle -- Jump-I:40(A)
Level 20: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:40(A)
Level 22: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod:40(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc:40(23), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg:40(23), P'Shift-End%:40(42)
Level 24: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit:40(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg:40(25), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx:40(25), GSFC-Build%:40(40), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx:40(40), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx:40(40)
Level 26: Shatter -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx:40(27), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg:40(27), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg:40(29), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(29)
Level 28: Phalanx Fighting -- DefBuff-I:40(A)
Level 30: Whirling Mace -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg:40(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx:40(31), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(31), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg:40(31), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(34), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx:40(39)
Level 32: Crowd Control -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx:40(33), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg:40(33), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg:40(33), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(34), Zinger-Dam%:40(43)
Level 35: Shield Charge -- Oblit-Dmg:40(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:40(36), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:40(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(37), Oblit-%Dam:40(37)
Level 38: One with the Shield -- ResDam-I:40(A)
Level 41: Boxing -- Acc-I:40(A)
Level 44: Tough -- Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx:40(A), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg:40(45), Aegis-EndRdx/Rchg:40(45), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(45), Aegis-ResDam:40(46)
Level 47: Weave -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx:40(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg:40(48), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg:40(48), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:40(48), RedFtn-Def:40(50), RedFtn-EndRdx:40(50)
Level 49: Grant Cover -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx:40(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Fury
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Set Bonus Totals:

• 16.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
• 10.8% Defense(Smashing)
• 10.8% Defense(Lethal)
• 13% Defense(Fire)
• 13% Defense(Cold)
• 9.56% Defense(Energy)
• 9.56% Defense(Negative)
• 3% Defense(Psionic)
• 18.6% Defense(Melee)
• 16.1% Defense(Ranged)
• 18.3% Defense(AoE)
• 25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 34% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• 10% FlySpeed
• 146.2 HP (9.75%) HitPoints
• 10% JumpHeight
• 10% JumpSpeed
• MezResist(Held) 5.5%
• MezResist(Immobilize) 14.3%
• MezResist(Sleep) 1.65%
• MezResist(Stun) 3.85%
• 10% (0.17 End/sec) Recovery
• 20% (1.25 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 4.73% Resistance(Fire)
• 4.73% Resistance(Cold)
• 6.25% Resistance(Negative)
• 15% RunSpeed
• 2.5% XPDebtProtection

Two of my favorites.

I fear change...

First impression: I don't like em. After a couple days I'm sure I'll be used to them and won't care anymore either.

Counting those that are actually played or have a chance of me returning to play them in the future:

6 Dominators (3 @ 50)
5 Scrappers (3 @ 50)
3 Brutes (2 @ 50, third might hit 50 today or tomorrow)
2 Controllers (both @ 50)
2 MM's (1 @ 50)
2 Khelds (one of each, both @ 50)
2 Blasters
2 Corruptors
1 Tank
1 Stalker
1 Defender

When I16 rolls around, there will be a new Claws Brute added to that, and perhaps a new flaming zombies MM (just like everyone else).

I have both a Claws Scrapper and DB Brute at 50, the Claws being more recent. I like the animations of DB better, but I agree with a poster above who said its like a 9.8 vs a 9.7. I think they probably perform similarly in terms of numbers, so try em both and see which animations you like better.

I do think DB's customizable options are a little better than Claws, if that makes any difference for you. Here is the Wiki page so you can see what the different options are.

Here is my almost completed build, 48.5 right now. This build is relatively cheap except for the Touch of Death sets and the one Obliteration set which can be costly villain side unless you're patient (which I'm not). Oh and the Numina unique in Health isn't cheap at all, but I managed to get lucky on a merit roll. Leveling up I did have Bash as an attack as well (no Hasten), but respec'd into this in the late twenties after picking up Shatter.

Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.401
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Level 50 Magic Brute
Primary Power Set: War Mace
Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Fighting

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Pulverize -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg:40(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx:40(3), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg:40(7), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(13), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(34), T'Death-Dam%:40(39)
Level 1: Deflection -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx:40(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg:40(5), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:40(13), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg:40(15), RedFtn-Def:40(42), RedFtn-EndRdx:40(42)
Level 2: Jawbreaker -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:40(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:40(3), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(5), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(11), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(17)
Level 4: True Grit -- Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx:40(A), Mrcl-Heal:40(19), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:40(19), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx:30(46), ImpArm-ResDam:30(46), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(50)
Level 6: Battle Agility -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx:40(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg:40(7), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg:40(15), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:40(21), RedFtn-EndRdx:40(43), RedFtn-Def:40(43)
Level 8: Clobber -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg:40(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(9), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg:40(9), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(11), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx:40(17), T'Death-Dam%:40(37)
Level 10: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I:40(A), RechRdx-I:40(21)
Level 12: Combat Jumping -- Jump-I:40(A)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Zephyr-Travel:40(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:40(39)
Level 16: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I:40(A)
Level 18: Hurdle -- Jump-I:40(A)
Level 20: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:40(A)
Level 22: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod:40(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc:40(23), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg:40(23), P'Shift-End%:40(42)
Level 24: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit:40(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg:40(25), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx:40(25), GSFC-Build%:40(40), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx:40(40), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx:40(40)
Level 26: Shatter -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx:40(27), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg:40(27), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg:40(29), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(29)
Level 28: Phalanx Fighting -- DefBuff-I:40(A)
Level 30: Whirling Mace -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg:40(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx:40(31), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(31), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg:40(31), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(34), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx:40(39)
Level 32: Crowd Control -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx:40(33), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg:40(33), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg:40(33), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(34), Zinger-Dam%:40(43)
Level 35: Shield Charge -- Oblit-Dmg:40(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:40(36), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:40(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(37), Oblit-%Dam:40(37)
Level 38: One with the Shield -- ResDam-I:40(A)
Level 41: Boxing -- Acc-I:40(A)
Level 44: Tough -- Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx:40(A), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg:40(45), Aegis-EndRdx/Rchg:40(45), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(45), Aegis-ResDam:40(46)
Level 47: Weave -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx:40(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg:40(48), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg:40(48), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:40(48), RedFtn-Def:40(50), RedFtn-EndRdx:40(50)
Level 49: Grant Cover -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx:40(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Fury
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[u]Set Bonus Totals:[u]<ul type="square">[*]16.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)[*]16.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)[*]16.5% DamageBuff(Fire)[*]16.5% DamageBuff(Cold)[*]16.5% DamageBuff(Energy)[*]16.5% DamageBuff(Negative)[*]16.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)[*]16.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)[*]10.8% Defense(Smashing)[*]10.8% Defense(Lethal)[*]13% Defense(Fire)[*]13% Defense(Cold)[*]9.56% Defense(Energy)[*]9.56% Defense(Negative)[*]3% Defense(Psionic)[*]18.6% Defense(Melee)[*]16.1% Defense(Ranged)[*]18.3% Defense(AoE)[*]25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*]34% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*]10% FlySpeed[*]146.2 HP (9.75%) HitPoints[*]10% JumpHeight[*]10% JumpSpeed[*]MezResist(Held) 5.5%[*]MezResist(Immobilize) 14.3%[*]MezResist(Sleep) 1.65%[*]MezResist(Stun) 3.85%[*]10% (0.17 End/sec) Recovery[*]20% (1.25 HP/sec) Regeneration[*]4.73% Resistance(Fire)[*]4.73% Resistance(Cold)[*]6.25% Resistance(Negative)[*]15% RunSpeed[*]2.5% XPDebtProtection[/list]

I have a WM/Shield Brute at 48 with all the attacks except Bash (which I respec'd out of in the late 20's). Shatter definitely looks cool, its a slower over the head move that brings the hammer down in a big thud. Same animation as Broadsword's Headsplitter if you've ever seen that. Narrow cone attack with a target cap of 5. Shield Charge is pure awesomesauce. Not a lot to the animation, you do a small windup and teleport a short range. Huge aoe radius with very nice damage. Shield Charge has become one of my new favorite attacks in the game.

Crowd Control is another good one. Animation isn't really anything special, you just swing the mace in an arc in front of your from left to right, but it has a 180 degree cone and knockdown

At 39 you could throw an extra slot into Stamina for the Performance Shifter: Chance for +End proc. I've got one in my WM/Shield (also a big end hog) and it seems to help quite a bit. How do you have your attacks slotted? I would have at least 2 end reducers in each one. Nice thing about having Rage is you can give up some accuracy, but I would also give up some damage or recharge if necessary. 1 Acc/2 End Redux/1 Rech/2 Dmg worked pretty well for my SS/Dark Brute before I got into IO's for him.

The other option is to start IO'ing him out before 50 as the sets usually have good end redux built in, keeping in mind the reduced need for accuracy. You're right about the level that I start down the IO route for my characters. Lower 40's IOs are often significantly cheaper to buy and craft, with minimal differences in performance.

I'm also going to say it depends a bit on my mood. My WM/Shield Brute I've been playing is a honking good time, what with the pure sexeh that is Shield Charge and all the customizable options for both sets. I've always been a fan of Fire Control and the cute and cuddly flaming monkeys of death and destruction. Mind Control is another because of all the options in the set. Martial Arts, while not necessarily being the best melee set in terms of numbers, is without a doubt one of the best looking sets. Same goes for Dual Blades.

Yeah, I can't pick just one. All depends on how I feel like carrying out my heroic or villainous deeds on a particular day.

E: 93
A: 47
S: 33
K: 27

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Probably.

But as I told someone else recently, I regard IO's as totally optional. Because I dont have the inclination or where with all to bother with io's I don't actively pursue sets on any of my characters, nor do I spend a lot of time farming. My viewpoint is I should get something for nothing in every aspect of life or gaming therefore a bit congruent with the casual player mentality these wonderful changes were directed at!! So when I have someone (understandably) upset about the performance of their IO'd out to the gills character that did far better damage and didnt feel clunky telling me the increased damage I am obviously doing even though it was less damage than people who actually put an effort into their builds were doing prerevamp , I get cranky.

But back on topic: I love my lvl 30 dom!

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Fixed that for ya. Report back when you're 50 and still lovin the dom

Like I said awhile back... YOU don't know what you missed.

disclaimer: You is used as an understood not directed to the player I quoted.

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Three level 50 doms, two of which are Perma-doms, I am still loving it, and making more doms than ever.

Just recently got two more into the mid 30's

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Also three level 50 Doms here, two of which are perma with a third being fully IO'd out for other set bonuses. Another in the low forties and two more in the late 20's. All are different primaries and secondaries (except Mind, which is duplicated once), and ALL of them are performing better post changes. But I guess we're just deluding ourselves eh?

Here is the build for my SS/Dark. Relatively end friendly, but I do sometimes have issues with Rage crash if I'm not paying attention. The Numina unique I just added a couple days ago after a lucky merit roll, so the "relatively end friendly" statement isn't even inlcuding that if you're worried about keeping costs down. I use this build on my personal farm and its pretty effective. Rage will allow you to give up some accuracy in the attacks in favor of more end reduction. The resist numbers aren't anything to write home about, but Oppressive Gloom is an amazing damage mitigation power with only the base slot and Dark Regen recharges in 10 seconds (using about 18 end).

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Level 50 Natural Brute
Primary Power Set: Super Strength
Secondary Power Set: Dark Armor
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Jab -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:40(3), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(39), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:40(40), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(40), F'dSmite-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(40)
Level 1: Dark Embrace -- ImpArm-ResDam:40(A), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(3), ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(11), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(15)
Level 2: Punch -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:40(5), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:40(7), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(17), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(36), F'dSmite-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(37)
Level 4: Haymaker -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:40(5), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:40(7), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(13), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(34), F'dSmite-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(36)
Level 6: Murky Cloud -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(A), ImpArm-ResDam:40(11), ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(15), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(17)
Level 8: Knockout Blow -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:40(9), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:40(9), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(13), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(31), F'dSmite-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(31)
Level 10: Obsidian Shield -- EndRdx-I:40(A)
Level 12: Combat Jumping -- Krma-ResKB:30(A), Jump-I:40(46)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I:40(A)
Level 16: Hurdle -- Jump-I:40(A)
Level 18: Rage -- AdjTgt-ToHit:40(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg:40(19), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg:40(19), AdjTgt-EndRdx/Rchg:40(21), AdjTgt-Rchg:40(21), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg:40(43)
Level 20: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:40(A)
Level 22: Stamina -- EndMod-I:40(A), EndMod-I:40(23), EndMod-I:40(23)
Level 24: Dark Regeneration -- Acc-I:40(A), H'zdH-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:40(25), H'zdH-EndRdx/Rchg:40(25), Mrcl-EndRdx/Rchg:40(27), Mrcl-Heal/Rchg:40(27), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:40(31)
Level 26: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:40(A), RechRdx-I:40(29), RechRdx-I:40(39)
Level 28: Death Shroud -- Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx:40(A), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(29), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx:40(36), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx:40(37), C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg:40(37), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx:40(39)
Level 30: Taunt -- Zinger-Dam%:40(A)
Level 32: Foot Stomp -- Sciroc-Acc/Rchg:40(A), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg:40(33), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx:40(33), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(33), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx:40(34), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg:40(34)
Level 35: Oppressive Gloom -- Acc-I:40(A)
Level 38: Soul Transfer -- RechRdx-I:40(A)
Level 41: Hurl -- KinCrsh-Dmg/KB:40(A), KinCrsh-Acc/KB:40(42), KinCrsh-Rchg/KB:40(42), KinCrsh-Rechg/EndRdx:40(42), KinCrsh-Dmg/EndRdx/KB:40(43), KinCrsh-Acc/Dmg/KB:40(43)
Level 44: Gloom -- Decim-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx:40(45), Decim-Dmg/Rchg:40(45), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(45), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(46), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(46)
Level 47: Dark Obliteration -- Posi-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:40(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:40(48), Posi-Dmg/Rng:40(48), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(50), RechRdx-I:40(50)
Level 49: Darkest Night -- DarkWD-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx:21(A), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/EndRdx:40(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Fury
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[u]Set Bonus Totals:[u]<ul type="square">[*]2% DamageBuff(Smashing)[*]2% DamageBuff(Lethal)[*]2% DamageBuff(Fire)[*]2% DamageBuff(Cold)[*]2% DamageBuff(Energy)[*]2% DamageBuff(Negative)[*]2% DamageBuff(Toxic)[*]2% DamageBuff(Psionic)[*]3.75% Defense(Psionic)[*]6.75% Max End[*]46% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*]45% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*]134.9 HP (9%) HitPoints[*]Knockback (Mag -7)[*]Knockup (Mag -7)[*]MezResist(Immobilize) 11.6%[*]MezResist(Sleep) 3.3%[*]13.5% (0.23 End/sec) Recovery[*]26% (1.63 HP/sec) Regeneration[*]2.5% Resistance(Smashing)[*]1.58% Resistance(Fire)[*]1.58% Resistance(Cold)[*]1.26% Resistance(Energy)[*]1.26% Resistance(Negative)[*]3% RunSpeed[/list]

My WM/Shield Brute stalled and dragged from around 15-24ish. I'd play him for an hour or two and give up, come back a few days later and repeat. Kinda squishy, endurance hog, I wasn't terribly impressed. This was all while I had a couple costumes and themes I really liked. Then he duo'd with my second account's Kin for speed boost and suddenly no more end issues made things so much better. Once he got into the 30's it was getting much easier to solo and the Kin was no longer needed, and when he picked up Shield Charge it was all over for me. I was hooked. He's now 46 and will be 50 in a few days I suspect, already just about softcapped.

Now not everyone will have a pocket Kin around to make endurance issues go away, but if you're struggling try teaming heavily through the teens and twenties to speed up the process. Once you get into the 30's things will begin taking shape a little better and you'll get Shield Charge which is teh sexeh.

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Lord knows I love my MA/SR Scrapper. He was my first 50 way back in the day, is softcapped, and is nigh unkillable. But, with the advent of Shields would there be a reason to take SR instead, outside of cost to softcap, or if you run ITFs daily (better def debuff protection in SR)?

Certainly there would be concept reasons, or if you want to play Claws, Katana, or Dual Blades. But generally speaking both mature pretty late, both require most if not all of the set to be taken, both are pretty end intensive, while Shield gets some moderate resists and +HP. Not to mention Shield Charge is the sexiest thing ever.

Now the casual player probably doesn't even think about cost to softcap and such, so a more likely reason why you don't see them is Willpower and Shields still being the new(er) shiney.

My Warmace/Shield Brute will be 50 soon, and as I thoroughly enjoy Shield Charge I thought I'd do it again. My highest Tank is lvl4, so I thought that after nearly 5 years I'd give a Tank a serious go. I also have a SS Brute at 50 so I'm familiar with both sets, and I'm pretty happy with the proposed build below but just wanted some second opinions. He's softcapped except for AoE which is a hair short, and the build is relatively cheap. Only thing I question is leaving out Punch. This is all PvE, not really any farming per say, just your standard everyday stuff like TFs and missions. Probably 50/50 teamed/solo. Thanks all.

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Level 50 Magic Tanker
Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
Secondary Power Set: Super Strength
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Deflection -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx:40(A), GftotA-Def:40(7), GftotA-Def/Rchg:40(11), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:40(34)
Level 1: Jab -- Mako-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx:40(3), Mako-Dmg/Rchg:40(3), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(9), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(17), Mako-Dam%:40(37)
Level 2: True Grit -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A), ImpArm-ResDam:40(15), ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(19), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx:40(37), Mrcl-Heal:40(43), Mrcl-Heal/Rchg:40(46)
Level 4: Haymaker -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:40(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(5), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:40(5), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(9), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(17)
Level 6: Battle Agility -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx:40(A), GftotA-Def:40(7), GftotA-EndRdx/Rchg:40(11), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:40(34)
Level 8: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I:40(A)
Level 10: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt:40(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg:40(15), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng:40(19), Mocking-Acc/Rchg:40(40), Mocking-Taunt/Rng:40(42), Mocking-Rchg:40(42)
Level 12: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:40(A), RechRdx-I:40(13), RechRdx-I:40(13)
Level 14: Super Speed -- Run-I:40(A)
Level 16: Hurdle -- Jump-I:40(A)
Level 18: Health -- Heal-I:40(A)
Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod:40(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc:40(21), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg:40(21), P'Shift-End%:40(43)
Level 22: Knockout Blow -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:40(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(23), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:40(23), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(25), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(25), FrcFbk-Rchg/EndRdx:40(34)
Level 24: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I:40(A)
Level 26: Shield Charge -- Oblit-Dmg:40(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:40(27), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:40(27), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(31), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(31), Oblit-%Dam:40(31)
Level 28: Rage -- AdjTgt-Rchg:40(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg:40(29), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg:40(29), AdjTgt-EndRdx/Rchg:40(42), AdjTgt-ToHit:40(43)
Level 30: Boxing -- Stpfy-Acc/Rchg:40(A), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun:40(48), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx:40(48), Stpfy-Stun/Rng:40(50), Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg:40(50), Stpfy-KB%:40(50)
Level 32: Tough -- Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx:40(A), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg:40(33), Aegis-EndRdx/Rchg:40(33), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(33), Aegis-ResDam:40(37)
Level 35: Weave -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx:40(A), GftotA-Def:40(36), GftotA-Def/Rchg:40(36), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:40(36)
Level 38: Foot Stomp -- Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:40(A), Oblit-Dmg:40(39), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:40(39), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:40(39), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(40), Oblit-%Dam:40(40)
Level 41: Phalanx Fighting -- DefBuff-I:40(A)
Level 44: Hurl -- KinCrsh-Dmg/KB:40(A), KinCrsh-Acc/KB:40(45), KinCrsh-Rchg/KB:40(45), KinCrsh-Rechg/EndRdx:40(45), KinCrsh-Dmg/EndRdx/KB:40(46), KinCrsh-Acc/Dmg/KB:40(46)
Level 47: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I:40(A), RechRdx-I:40(48)
Level 49: Grant Cover -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx:40(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
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[u]Set Bonus Totals:[u]<ul type="square">[*]11% DamageBuff(Smashing)[*]11% DamageBuff(Lethal)[*]11% DamageBuff(Fire)[*]11% DamageBuff(Cold)[*]11% DamageBuff(Energy)[*]11% DamageBuff(Negative)[*]11% DamageBuff(Toxic)[*]11% DamageBuff(Psionic)[*]9.25% Defense(Smashing)[*]9.25% Defense(Lethal)[*]10.8% Defense(Fire)[*]10.8% Defense(Cold)[*]6.44% Defense(Energy)[*]6.44% Defense(Negative)[*]3% Defense(Psionic)[*]11.8% Defense(Melee)[*]9.88% Defense(Ranged)[*]9.25% Defense(AoE)[*]7.2% Max End[*]41% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*]46.3% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*]3% Enhancement(Stun)[*]5% FlySpeed[*]175.7 HP (9.38%) HitPoints[*]5% JumpHeight[*]5% JumpSpeed[*]Knockback (Mag -3)[*]Knockup (Mag -3)[*]MezResist(Held) 6.05%[*]MezResist(Immobilize) 7.7%[*]MezResist(Stun) 4.4%[*]16% (0.27 End/sec) Recovery[*]6% (0.47 HP/sec) Regeneration[*]2.5% Resistance(Smashing)[*]7.5% Resistance(Fire)[*]1.26% Resistance(Energy)[*]1.26% Resistance(Negative)[*]13% RunSpeed[*]2.5% XPDebtProtection[/list]

Definitely a little disappointed about the lack of customization for Khelds, but there is so much cool stuff in this new issue its hard to get too upset.

I am curious as to the reasoning behind it though.