You didn't ask what I was the build about. By another thread losing GFS for Scorch means a dip in 10 DPS. Annoying, but not world shaking. On the other hand BoF hits 3-4 mobs quite easily which makes up for the ST DPS loss on the long run since I don't fight AVs as a rule but rather big spawns.
Which isn't to say it can't be shifted out later, depends on how the whole thing come out once I actually have it set up and running. That's what respecs are for anyway.
Hi Nihilii.
I wasn't holding my breath.
Ok... how about the best SO only build, ignore ED. ?/invul.
Could you get close to an IO-set build?
edit: (I know IO's will win.... just be fun to see some numbers comparing the two.)
BC 
Something I didn't quite manage:
/ElA brute, I tried with WM, but SM or DB also acceptable.
Criteria:
high melee defence (I got 40%) (I'd consider high S/L/E/N def too)
lightning field - preferably not slotted with oblit as it has high end use and oblit has almost no end redux
As much AoE/ranged def as possible (or fire/cold if going typed)
No IOs that cost >20M so perf shifter/steadfasts OK, the big uniques, purples, PVPs not.
Tier 9, CP, travel power, taunt not essential, all resist powers and tough essential.
Darkest night with 3 or more slots
I got all of this bar lightning field when I tried and could have taken maneuvers rather than a travel power at 50 for my one slot final power for a bit more defence.
It's true. This game is NOT rocket surgery. - BillZBubba
Ok... I've spent two days going over builds. I can find a ton on DB. I can find a ton on Regen. I want both. Because of purpose of the toon, I'm building for economy.
Requirements:
Bronze Roll IO's from AE or Regular IO only.
PvE build, not as concerned about PvP performance.
High speed good damage sustainable attack chains.
Minimal stamina issues, even with tough and weave up.
Shyft - Gravity/Kinetics Controller - Virtue and Pinnacle - write up at virtueverse
Vigilant Eye - Sword/Shield Scrapper - Virtue - write up at virtueverse
October Star - Energy/Energy Blaster - Pinnacle
and a bunch of alts....
^ Not possible.