Here is the Fire/Dev build that I have, and love, as of level 45 anything after that is planned on, and the build was not that expensive, but the most fun thing about it is that I don't get hit. Just as long as I stay at range I am good. Throw down some caltrops and I am good I fought 2 +1 bosses the other day without a problem I think I only got hit once, other than that it was a lot of deflected, dodge, etc going across my screen. I love I feel like a Blaster when I play this toon, but more than anything I love the concept.
On teams I am usually just Blasting and depending on if we have a good Tank I am Toe Bombing/Mini Nuking.
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Level 50 Technology Blaster
Primary Power Set: Fire Blast
Secondary Power Set: Devices
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Munitions Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Fire Blast -- 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(7)
Level 1: Web Grenade -- TotHntr-Acc/Rchg(A), TotHntr-EndRdx/Immob(7), TotHntr-Acc/EndRdx(9), TotHntr-Immob/Acc(9), TotHntr-Acc/Immob/Rchg(11), TotHntr-Dam%(11)
Level 2: Fire Ball -- Det'tn-Acc/Dmg(A), Det'tn-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(13), Det'tn-Dmg/Rng(15), Det'tn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15)
Level 4: Caltrops -- P'ngTtl-Acc/Slow(A), P'ngTtl-Dmg/Slow(17), P'ngTtl-Acc/EndRdx(17), P'ngTtl-Rng/Slow(19), P'ngTtl-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow(19), P'ngTtl--Rchg%(21)
Level 6: Hover -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(21), Zephyr-ResKB(46)
Level 8: Fire Breath -- Det'tn-Acc/Dmg(A), Det'tn-Dmg/EndRdx(23), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(23), Det'tn-Dmg/Rng(25), Det'tn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(25)
Level 10: Targeting Drone -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(27), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(27), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(29), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(29), GSFC-Build%(31)
Level 12: Flares -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(31), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(31), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
Level 14: Fly -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(34), Zephyr-ResKB(46)
Level 16: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
Level 18: Health -- Heal-I(A)
Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A)
Level 22: Blaze -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(34), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(34), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
Level 24: Aim -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(37)
Level 26: Smoke Grenade -- ToHitDeb-I(A)
Level 28: Cloaking Device -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(45), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(50)
Level 30: Trip Mine -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Rchg(37), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(37)
Level 32: Inferno -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Rchg(39), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(39)
Level 35: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(46), Krma-ResKB(50)
Level 38: Gun Drone -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(40), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
Level 41: Cryo Freeze Ray -- Lock-Acc/Hold(A), Lock-Acc/Rchg(42), Lock-Rchg/Hold(42), Lock-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(43), Lock-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(43), Lock-%Hold(43)
Level 44: Body Armor -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), S'fstPrt-ResKB(45), S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(45)
Level 47: LRM Rocket -- Ragnrk-Dmg(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(48), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(48), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(50)
Level 49: Surveillance -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Defiance
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[u]Set Bonus Totals:[u]
- [*]5.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)[*]5.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)[*]5.5% DamageBuff(Fire)[*]5.5% DamageBuff(Cold)[*]5.5% DamageBuff(Energy)[*]5.5% DamageBuff(Negative)[*]5.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)[*]5.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)[*]4.25% Defense(Smashing)[*]4.25% Defense(Lethal)[*]10.5% Defense(Fire)[*]10.5% Defense(Cold)[*]33.6% Defense(Energy)[*]33.6% Defense(Negative)[*]3% Defense(Psionic)[*]5.5% Defense(Melee)[*]39.9% Defense(Ranged)[*]18% Defense(AoE)[*]3.6% Max End[*]61% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*]5% Enhancement(Immobilize)[*]2.5% Enhancement(FlySpeed)[*]2.5% Enhancement(Held)[*]2.5% Enhancement(JumpHeight)[*]25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*]2.5% Enhancement(JumpSpeed)[*]2.5% Enhancement(RunSpeed)[*]21% FlySpeed[*]76.8 HP (6.37%) HitPoints[*]21% JumpHeight[*]21% JumpSpeed[*]Knockback (Mag -16)[*]Knockup (Mag -16)[*]MezResist(Held) 7.7%[*]MezResist(Sleep) 6.05%[*]16% (0.27 End/sec) Recovery[*]20% (1.01 HP/sec) Regeneration[*]2.52% Resistance(Fire)[*]2.52% Resistance(Cold)[*]3.75% Resistance(Energy)[*]21% RunSpeed[*]2% XPDebtProtection[/list]
One slight change though the KB protect in body armor is really the +3 defense for the PVP IO, and Gun Drone has Expedient Reinforcement. Other than that I think everything looks good
"Yes, winning all the time can be boring."
-Knight_Chill
"It's amazing how well you can put up with endurance issues if you hide them under a large enough pile of bodies."
-Spiritchaser speaking on Dom Revamp
I would say give it a try if you aren't liking it delete and do something else not everything is for everyone.
"Yes, winning all the time can be boring."
-Knight_Chill
"It's amazing how well you can put up with endurance issues if you hide them under a large enough pile of bodies."
-Spiritchaser speaking on Dom Revamp
I would totally suggest leveling up the fire/dev blaster. It was one of the most well rounded and fun blasters i've played to date.
Plasmic's Guide to Sonic/Mental
Plasmic's Guide to Regeneration
Plasmic Fire - 50 Fire/Rad Victory Server
If nothing else, get it to level 22. Our friends refer to 21 as "level suck" for a reason.
[I'm not a fire/dev person myself, but then I don't like, for instance, salad dressing. This is why I don't make the rules.)
Mini-guides: Force Field Defenders, Blasters, Market Self-Defense, Frankenslotting.
So you think you're a hero, huh.
@Boltcutter in game.
Fire will definitely hold its own, and devices is icing on the cake when it gets higher. I say give it a go, unless you just can't stand it. There are some things you grow to love and some playstyles you never will. First and foremost, fire is one of the ultimate blasters. Devices(to me) is one of the ultimate fun sets as far as being cool. It's not necessarily the best, but it's fun. I have never played one, but I have a traps MM and they are similar. I like having the ability to set people up while other stuff is going on around me. I can only imagine as a fire blaster, that "other stuff" will be people dying. 
try to follow through to about 28 or so and if you don't like it, delete. I don't delete much but when a character is deserving to me...it really is deserving.
Here is the build i'm currently using, its quite impressive IMO.
Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.401
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Fire Dev Fire: Level 50 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Fire Blast
Secondary Power Set: Devices
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fitness
Ancillary Pool: Flame Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Flares -- Dev'n-Acc/Dmg(A), Dev'n-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Entrpc-Acc/Dmg(13), Entrpc-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Dev'n-Hold%(46)
Level 1: Web Grenade -- Acc-I(A)
Level 2: Fire Blast -- Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(7), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 4: Fire Ball -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(5), Posi-Dmg/Rng(11), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), RechRdx-I(43)
Level 6: Caltrops -- TmpRdns-Rng/Slow(A), TmpRdns-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow(15), RechRdx-I(15)
Level 8: Fire Breath -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(9), Posi-Dmg/Rng(11), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), RechRdx-I(42)
Level 10: Targeting Drone -- AdjTgt-ToHit(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(27), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(36), AdjTgt-EndRdx/Rchg(39), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx(42)
Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
Level 16: Rain of Fire -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(17), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(17), Posi-Dmg/Rng(21), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), RechRdx-I(40)
Level 18: Blaze -- Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(19), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 20: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 22: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(23), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(23), Heal-I(48)
Level 24: Stamina -- Efficacy-EndMod(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(25), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(25), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(46)
Level 26: Aim -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(27)
Level 28: Trip Mine -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(29), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg(34), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(45)
Level 30: Cloaking Device -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+(48)
Level 32: Inferno -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(A), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(33), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(33), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(33), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
Level 35: Time Bomb -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(36), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
Level 38: Gun Drone -- Volly-Acc/Dmg(A), Volly-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(40), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg(45), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 41: Bonfire -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(42)
Level 44: Fire Shield -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), Aegis-Psi/Status(48)
Level 47: Rise of the Phoenix -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 49: Smoke Grenade -- DarkWD-ToHitDeb(A), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/Rchg(50), DarkWD-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(50), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Heal-I(A)
Level 1: Defiance
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[u]Set Bonus Totals:[u]
- [*]8% DamageBuff(Smashing)[*]8% DamageBuff(Lethal)[*]8% DamageBuff(Fire)[*]8% DamageBuff(Cold)[*]8% DamageBuff(Energy)[*]8% DamageBuff(Negative)[*]8% DamageBuff(Toxic)[*]8% DamageBuff(Psionic)[*]3% Defense(Smashing)[*]3% Defense(Lethal)[*]3% Defense(Fire)[*]3% Defense(Cold)[*]8% Defense(Energy)[*]8% Defense(Negative)[*]3% Defense(Psionic)[*]3% Defense(Melee)[*]5.5% Defense(Ranged)[*]3% Defense(AoE)[*]48.8% Enhancement(RechargeTime)[*]59% Enhancement(Accuracy)[*]81.3 HP (6.75%) HitPoints[*]MezResist(Sleep) 3.3%[*]MezResist(Stun) 2.2%[*]17% (0.28 End/sec) Recovery[*]130% (6.54 HP/sec) Regeneration[*]5.67% Resistance(Fire)[*]5.67% Resistance(Cold)[*]1.26% Resistance(Energy)[*]4.39% Resistance(Negative)[*]2.1% Resistance(Psionic)[/list]
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Plasmic's Guide to Sonic/Mental
Plasmic's Guide to Regeneration
Plasmic Fire - 50 Fire/Rad Victory Server
[ QUOTE ]
If nothing else, get it to level 22. Our friends refer to 21 as "level suck" for a reason.
[I'm not a fire/dev person myself, but then I don't like, for instance, salad dressing. This is why I don't make the rules.)
[/ QUOTE ]
I kinda agree with this but you don't get trip mine til 35 and when you have Smoke Grenade, Cloaking Device, Trip Mine that is a pretty nice mini nuke you can set off there sometimes takes minions right out of the fight, great way to start a battle.
"Yes, winning all the time can be boring."
-Knight_Chill
"It's amazing how well you can put up with endurance issues if you hide them under a large enough pile of bodies."
-Spiritchaser speaking on Dom Revamp
You mean time bomb?
And i totally disagree with the above statement by Fulmens.
I loved my fire/dev by level 10/12 when i got flares, fire blast, fireball, fire breath, caltrops and targetting drone.
Blaze and RoF were the next gravy on the cake. I run with DOs till 32, and i had zero problems till then. You probably need to respec and relocate some slots/powers. See above build and i can't imagine you having very many problems.
FYI i use a stealth IO to go with cloaking device. Its not really necessary for tirp mines, but if you wanna time bomb the mob you'll want it. Saves the power slot on smoke bomb.
Plasmic's Guide to Sonic/Mental
Plasmic's Guide to Regeneration
Plasmic Fire - 50 Fire/Rad Victory Server
To eaches own.
When slotted for damage you get about 300 damage per target and 50% chance for 400, plus on top of that you get an extra 26% added damage to the next couple of attacks. I would say is it worth the 4 sec cast time.
"Yes, winning all the time can be boring."
-Knight_Chill
"It's amazing how well you can put up with endurance issues if you hide them under a large enough pile of bodies."
-Spiritchaser speaking on Dom Revamp
No, you said you dont get "trip mine" till 35, I was correcting. Trip mine is at 28, time bomb is at 35.
Plasmic's Guide to Sonic/Mental
Plasmic's Guide to Regeneration
Plasmic Fire - 50 Fire/Rad Victory Server
Oh yeah you right my bad ok lol sorry, yeah because gun drone is 38 ok.
"Yes, winning all the time can be boring."
-Knight_Chill
"It's amazing how well you can put up with endurance issues if you hide them under a large enough pile of bodies."
-Spiritchaser speaking on Dom Revamp
Windenergy said
[ QUOTE ]
And i totally disagree with the above statement by Fulmens.
[/ QUOTE ]
... which part? The one where I said I don't like salad dressing, or the one where I said I don't make the rules?
Mini-guides: Force Field Defenders, Blasters, Market Self-Defense, Frankenslotting.
So you think you're a hero, huh.
@Boltcutter in game.
I just looked at this whole thread and couldn't find where you quoted me for that from! Stupid alcohol! lol!
Plasmic's Guide to Sonic/Mental
Plasmic's Guide to Regeneration
Plasmic Fire - 50 Fire/Rad Victory Server
[ QUOTE ]
You mean time bomb?
And i totally disagree with the above statement by Fulmens.
I loved my fire/dev by level 10/12 when i got flares, fire blast, fireball, fire breath, caltrops and targetting drone.
Blaze and RoF were the next gravy on the cake. I run with DOs till 32, and i had zero problems till then. You probably need to respec and relocate some slots/powers. See above build and i can't imagine you having very many problems.
FYI i use a stealth IO to go with cloaking device. Its not really necessary for tirp mines, but if you wanna time bomb the mob you'll want it. Saves the power slot on smoke bomb.
[/ QUOTE ]
that quote?
Mini-guides: Force Field Defenders, Blasters, Market Self-Defense, Frankenslotting.
So you think you're a hero, huh.
@Boltcutter in game.
Oh yeah, i was referring to the "level of suck"
As mentioned i don't even use SOs till 32 if i even do now half the time with IOs. And i never had any problems leveling my fire/dev on just DOs. With SOs at that level of course it would be better. Just saying the combo is just plain AMAZING IMO.
Targetting drone really is impressive for this. No acc problems, good mitigation with caltrops and good damage from fire. Magnifique!
Plasmic's Guide to Sonic/Mental
Plasmic's Guide to Regeneration
Plasmic Fire - 50 Fire/Rad Victory Server
Definitely give it a shot. I'm personally not a fan of fire/dev myself, but lots of people swear by it.
Was poking through my character slots, thinking of making a blaster, and realized I had a lvl 21 Fire/Dev sitting there that I rolled up back in 2005 (has his Celebrant Badge). I don't do Blueside much, so is that something worth keeping for more than just nostalgia?