Fire/Dark

Arachnaphobia · 07-15-2009 06:34 PM

How is Fire/Dark together? Read the guides but I want to know what the player base has to say

Bulldogge · 07-15-2009 07:24 PM

Damage, damage and more damage. Great combo.

Nogitsune · 07-15-2009 11:10 PM

my fire dark is one of my best characters that I ever made. It's great damage as fire works and the DArk does wonders in keeping her alive. Tar Pit is a great spell to mix with rain of fire, more damage and they can't leave the damage area easily. It's a very fun combo to play.

Suichiro · 07-15-2009 11:14 PM

Automagic Winvincibility. 'Nuff said.

http://www.virtueverse.net/wiki/Massacre_Melanie -the original Fire/Dark Corruptor -
http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=115217
The Guide to BURN

Supernumiphone · 07-16-2009 06:00 AM

It's one of the most popular PvE combos for a reason.

Darrk_Waver · 07-16-2009 07:41 AM

I had a great time leveling my fire/dark to 50. Two thumbs up!

Shadowpuff · 07-16-2009 08:32 AM

I absolutely LOVE my fire/dark

I setup my Dark Servant to heal and immobilize while I run around burning the hell out of all the baddies.

filcher · 07-17-2009 06:43 AM

Fearsome Stare - Tar Patch - Firebreath - Fireball - Rain of Fire is just unfair on top of that you get a stealth power to position yourself before unleashing the nightmare of devastation. Oh and you get 3 debuffs good vs Av's. But wait, you also get a hold that can keep sappers and such out of combat. Did I mention I think this combo is AWESOME!

Sardan · 07-17-2009 09:18 AM

Fire/Dark is terrific. But try setting up a "mini superteam" of more than one. Oh man. I had one of my most memorable game nights when 3 of us teamed up around the mid 30s. We played together for about 3 hours and just steamrolled everything. Perma-Tar Patch and multiple RoFs. It was nuts.

EDIT: actually Fire/Dark would be a fun superteam idea. Just make sure everyone takes Maneuvers because 8-stacked Maneuvers plus all the Dark debuffs plus tons of AoE would be nasty.

Freedom: Blazing Larb, Fiery Fulcrum, Sardan Reborn, Arctic-Frenzy, Wasabi Sam, Mr Smashtastic.

_Meldash_ · 07-17-2009 09:26 AM

Fire/Dark is everything they've said and more. I'd roll another one if there was a reason to do it.

Cylert · 08-12-2009 06:05 PM

Anyone have an IO build thy care to share? $ isn't an issue per say, but I avoid purples cause I find them excessive for pve. Thanks!

There are better people in worse shape....

TrancEnding · 08-12-2009 07:39 PM

Does well in PvP to boot.

sceritz05 · 08-13-2009 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrancEnding

Does well in PvP to boot.

uh... let's not get too ahead of ourselves... you need to make an amazing build to be good in pvp and after that it's still... meh...

yoinker · 08-15-2009 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cylert

Anyone have an IO build thy care to share? $ isn't an issue per say, but I avoid purples cause I find them excessive for pve. Thanks!

I would greatly appreciate this too, i love my fire/dark, i just cant think of a good build for him yet

Powerforge · 08-16-2009 04:37 AM

I have a question about this combo.

I recently leveled a Fire/Rad and, while Ido like him, he isn't exactly what I was looking for. I really debated between Fire/Rad and Fire/Dark at the start. Initially my goal was to solo AVs but I have since shifted a bit towards being a more well rounded PVE player. Typically I enjoy herding groups of minions while hovering then hittin them with Rain>Fire Ball>Fire Breath.

It's looking like /Dark wll be a bit better at this, restricting the movement of the mobs and, well, for all the reasons already stated.

Anyway, so to the point.

Darks tier 9 is Fluffy. Now I have a 50 MM and Fluffy is very desireable for him. Stacking holds and -To Hit etc. BUT the playstyle is very different. I'm wondering how much trouble Fluffy will cause me if my Modus is to use Shadow Fall to sneak close from the air the start herding groups up and corraling them around a corner to get the most mobs in one spot underneath me while I fire off all the AoEs. It seems likely Fluffy will start the fight without me and start immobilizing critters before I get them to their destination.

Anyone have any experience with this?

Suichiro · 08-16-2009 10:42 AM

True. Never use Fluffy while you're anchor herding. "Fluffy is a sometimes pet." Use him during difficult fights and against EBs, AVs and a particularly nasty boss. You can herd if you're quick and you have recall friend to pull Fluffy out of the mess, but it's honestly just better to not bother with him during normal pulls.

http://www.virtueverse.net/wiki/Massacre_Melanie -the original Fire/Dark Corruptor -
http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=115217
The Guide to BURN

MrQuizzles · 08-16-2009 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sceritz05

uh... let's not get too ahead of ourselves... you need to make an amazing build to be good in pvp and after that it's still... meh...

Yeah, Dark Miasma does very little to help you in PvP. You'd pretty much be relying on the awesomeness of Fire Blast to pull you through, which it won't once someone uses Heat Exhaustion or Infrigidate+Benumb on you.

TrancEnding · 08-17-2009 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrQuizzles

Yeah, Dark Miasma does very little to help you in PvP. You'd pretty much be relying on the awesomeness of Fire Blast to pull you through, which it won't once someone uses Heat Exhaustion or Infrigidate+Benumb on you.

My apologies. Its survivable as long as it can hit its target consistently with its heal.

Supernumiphone · 08-17-2009 06:22 AM

This is my current build. A little of everything, decent +recharge and 20% ranged defense. I've found it really helps to go along with the -tohit debuffs. The one difference is that my build uses PVP IOs in Dark Embrace for the -KB protection, but you could just put a Steadfast -KB in Shadow Fall instead.

Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.401
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Click this DataLink to open the build!

FireDark: Level 50 Magic Corruptor
Primary Power Set: Fire Blast
Secondary Power Set: Dark Miasma
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Fire Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg:33(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:33(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:33(5), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:33(9), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:33(15), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:33(33)
Level 1: Twilight Grasp -- Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen:33(A), Nictus-Acc/Heal:33(7), Nictus-Heal/HP/Regen/Rchg:33(7), Theft-Acc/Heal:30(17), Theft-Heal/Rchg:30(36), Theft-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:30(36)
Level 2: Fire Ball -- Posi-Acc/Dmg:33(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:33(3), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:33(5), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:33(9), Posi-Dam%:33(13), RechRdx-I:35(15)
Level 4: Tar Patch -- RechRdx-I:35(A), RechRdx-I:35(27), P'ngTtl-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow:35(27)
Level 6: Hurdle -- Jump-I:35(A)
Level 8: Combat Jumping -- Ksmt-ToHit+:30(A)
Level 10: Fire Breath -- Posi-Acc/Dmg:33(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:33(11), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:33(11), Posi-Dmg/Rng:33(13), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:33(17), RechRdx-I:35(37)
Level 12: Darkest Night -- DampS-ToHitDeb/EndRdx:33(A), DampS-ToHitDeb/Rchg/EndRdx:33(33), DampS-ToHitDeb:33(33)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Winter-ResSlow:33(A)
Level 16: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+:33(A)
Level 18: Blaze -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg:33(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:33(19), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:33(19), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:33(23), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:33(23), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:33(36)
Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod-I:35(A), EndMod-I:35(21), EndMod-I:35(21)
Level 22: Shadow Fall -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:33(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(37), S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx:30(37), LkGmblr-Def:33(43), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:33(43), ResDam-I:35(46)
Level 24: Fearsome Stare -- Cloud-Acc/ToHitDeb:30(A), SipInsght-Acc/ToHitDeb:33(25), Abys-Acc/Fear/Rchg:33(25), Abys-Acc/Rchg:33(31), DampS-ToHitDeb/Rchg:33(34), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/Rchg:33(34)
Level 26: Rain of Fire -- Det'tn-Acc/Dmg:33(A), Det'tn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:33(29), AirB'st-Acc/Dmg:33(29), AirB'st-Dmg/Rchg:33(31), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg:33(31)
Level 28: Petrifying Gaze -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold:30(A), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:30(34), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg:30(40), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold:30(43), EoCur-Acc/Hold/Rchg:33(46)
Level 30: Howling Twilight -- RechRdx-I:35(A)
Level 32: Aim -- RechRdx-I:35(A)
Level 35: Assault -- EndRdx-I:35(A)
Level 38: Dark Servant -- Acc-I:35(A), Acc-I:35(39), DarkWD-ToHitDeb:33(39), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/Rchg:33(39), DarkWD-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx:33(40), DarkWD-Rchg/EndRdx:33(40)
Level 41: Dark Embrace -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx:33(A), ImpArm-ResDam:33(42), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:33(42), ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg:33(42)
Level 44: Soul Storm -- BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:30(A), BasGaze-Acc/Hold:30(45), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold:30(45), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg:30(45), EoCur-Acc/Hold/Rchg:33(46)
Level 47: Soul Drain -- Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:33(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:33(48), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:33(48), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:33(48), Oblit-Dmg:33(50), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(50)
Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:35(A), RechRdx-I:35(50)

Javelin_NA · 08-17-2009 06:36 AM

my Fire/Dark is level 42 and this will be the build I'm working towards:

Before you ask, yes I skipped RoF (Rain of Fire). It's the fastest way to piss an 8 man farm team off.

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Blue_Note · 08-17-2009 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powerforge

I have a question about this combo.

I recently leveled a Fire/Rad and, while Ido like him, he isn't exactly what I was looking for. I really debated between Fire/Rad and Fire/Dark at the start. Initially my goal was to solo AVs but I have since shifted a bit towards being a more well rounded PVE player. Typically I enjoy herding groups of minions while hovering then hittin them with Rain>Fire Ball>Fire Breath.

It's looking like /Dark wll be a bit better at this, restricting the movement of the mobs and, well, for all the reasons already stated.

Anyway, so to the point.

Darks tier 9 is Fluffy. Now I have a 50 MM and Fluffy is very desireable for him. Stacking holds and -To Hit etc. BUT the playstyle is very different. I'm wondering how much trouble Fluffy will cause me if my Modus is to use Shadow Fall to sneak close from the air the start herding groups up and corraling them around a corner to get the most mobs in one spot underneath me while I fire off all the AoEs. It seems likely Fluffy will start the fight without me and start immobilizing critters before I get them to their destination.

Anyone have any experience with this?

1. Be fast. Faster then fluffy, who is quite a slow wanderer anyway. SS works best for this (also, the stealth part stacks nicely to invis together with shadowfall). Run ahead, *assess* the room quickly and return with your DN activated, so the herd arrives at you when fluffy finally arrives at your feet. Alternatively, to buy yourself some more time, run one or maybe two corridors back and wait for fluffy to catch up and then run forwards to the area with mobs again to start your herd. Ofcourse this works better solo then when in team.
2. Dismiss fluffy and resummon in right place when your herd arrives.
3. Use recall friend and tp fluffy to the place you want him, if he's not.

It takes a bit of practise, but then you'll find it works out fine most of the times. Still, occasionally he immobs the baddies prematurely disturbing your herd idea, ending up wasting your carefully laid down tarpatch and selected position while he gets hammered (depending on size and type mobs), but that's life ;-D

Max_zero · 08-25-2009 11:28 AM

My current Fire/Dark build:

Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.401
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Click this DataLink to open the build!

Level 50 Magic Corruptor
Primary Power Set: Fire Blast
Secondary Power Set: Dark Miasma
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery

Villain 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: Twilight Grasp -- Cloud-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Cloud-Acc/ToHitDeb(7), Cloud-Acc/Rchg(9), Cloud-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Numna-Heal(11), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(29)
Level 2: Flares -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(13), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
Level 4: Fire Ball -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/Rng(19), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(19), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(36), RechRdx-I(36)
Level 6: Tar Patch -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(17)
Level 8: Darkest Night -- DampS-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(A), DampS-ToHitDeb(11), DampS-ToHitDeb/Rchg/EndRdx(25)
Level 10: Hover -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(17), Ksmt-ToHit+(34)
Level 12: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
Level 14: Fly -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(21)
Level 16: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A)
Level 18: Blaze -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(29), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(A), P'Shift-EndMod(21), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(37), P'Shift-End%(45)
Level 22: Fearsome Stare -- Cloud-Acc/Rchg(A), Cloud-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(23), Cloud-Acc/ToHitDeb(27), Cloud-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
Level 24: Shadow Fall -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(25), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(34), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(39), RedFtn-Def(40), RedFtn-EndRdx(45)
Level 26: Rain of Fire -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(34), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(37), Posi-Dmg/Rng(42), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), RechRdx-I(43)
Level 28: Kick -- ExStrk-Dmg/KB(A), ExStrk-Dam%(37), ExStrk-Acc/KB(50)
Level 30: Tough -- ImpArm-ResDam(A), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(33), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(36), ImpArm-EndRdx/Rchg(39)
Level 32: Weave -- RedFtn-Def(A), RedFtn-EndRdx(33), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(43), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(46), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(46), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 35: Howling Twilight -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(40)
Level 38: Dark Servant -- DampS-ToHitDeb/Rchg(A), DampS-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(39), DampS-ToHitDeb(40)
Level 41: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(42)
Level 44: Super Speed -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(45)
Level 47: Charged Armor -- ImpArm-ResDam(A), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(48), ImpArm-EndRdx/Rchg(48), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(48), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(50)
Level 49: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Scourge

No purples or Glad PvP unique. Apart from the Miracle and Numina unique (and who does not get them?) pretty cheapish build all up.

Softcapped range defence, good resists, good end management and a bit of global recharge and damage. Has full -hit slotting so should have little trouble -hit flooring mass amount of enemies and can even have a big effect on purple triangles.

Good damage, strong survivability either solo or team.

Smurphy · 08-25-2009 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Javelin_NA

Before you ask, yes I skipped RoF (Rain of Fire). It's the fastest way to piss an 8 man farm team off.

What? How? Why?

I farm. I like other people having rain of fire. I have Rain of Fire on several of my guys. I don't have nor often use Immobilizes. Are the bad guys able to escape Tar Patch + Rain of Fire? I find that hard to believe. I find that even harder to believe if there are 8 or a lot of you shooting them.

Indomitable_Will · 08-26-2009 09:36 PM

This is my current build, sans the Ragnarok in fireball which seems so far away from happening. I hover around to ensure the usefullness of the capped ranged defense.
Its also packing around 50% resistance to sm/lth and Energy.

Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.401 
http://www.cohplanner.com/ 
 
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Dark Hotness: Level 50 Magic Corruptor 
Primary Power Set: Fire Blast 
Secondary Power Set: Dark Miasma 
Power Pool: Flight 
Power Pool: Fitness 
Power Pool: Fighting 
Power Pool: Leadership 
Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery 
 
Villain Profile: 
Level 1:  Fire Blast  --  Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(5), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(46) 
Level 1:  Twilight Grasp  --  Nictus-Heal(A), Nictus-Heal/HP/Regen/Rchg(7), Nictus-Acc/Heal(7), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(9), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(9) 
Level 2:  Fire Ball  --  Ragnrk-Dmg(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(11), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(13), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(15), Ragnrk-Knock%(15) 
Level 4:  Darkest Night  --  HO:Enzym(A), HO:Enzym(17), HO:Enzym(17) 
Level 6:  Tar Patch  --  RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(19), RechRdx-I(19) 
Level 8:  Rain of Fire  --  Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(21), Posi-Dmg/Rng(21), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), Posi-Dam%(23) 
Level 10:  Fire Breath  --  Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg(11), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(25), Posi-Dmg/Rng(25), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27) 
Level 12:  Hover  --  Zephyr-ResKB(A), Zephyr-Travel(29), HO:Enzym(29), HO:Enzym(31) 
Level 14:  Fly  --  Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(A), Zephyr-ResKB(31) 
Level 16:  Swift  --  Flight-I(A), Flight-I(31) 
Level 18:  Health  --  Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(33), Mrcl-Heal(33) 
Level 20:  Stamina  --  P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(33), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(34), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(34) 
Level 22:  Fearsome Stare  --  Cloud-ToHitDeb(A), Cloud-Acc/ToHitDeb(34), Cloud-Acc/Rchg(36), Cloud-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Cloud-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Cloud-%Dam(37) 
Level 24:  Shadow Fall  --  HO:Enzym(A), HO:Enzym(37), ResDam-I(37), ResDam-I(39) 
Level 26:  Blaze  --  Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Thundr-Acc/Dmg(40), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(40) 
Level 28:  Boxing  --  Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(48), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(48), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50), Mako-Dam%(50) 
Level 30:  Tough  --  S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), HO:Ribo(40), HO:Ribo(42) 
Level 32:  Weave  --  HO:Enzym(A), HO:Enzym(43), LkGmblr-Rchg+(46) 
Level 35:  Maneuvers  --  HO:Enzym(A), HO:Enzym(43), LkGmblr-Rchg+(46) 
Level 38:  Howling Twilight  --  Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(A), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun(43), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx(45), Stpfy-Stun/Rng(45), Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(45), Stpfy-KB%(50) 
Level 41:  Charged Armor  --  RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam(42), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(42) 
Level 44:  Assault  --  EndRdx-I(A) 
Level 47:  Vengeance  --  LkGmblr-Rchg+(A) 
Level 49:  Dark Servant  --  ToHitDeb-I(A) 
------------ 
Level 1:  Brawl  --  Empty(A) 
Level 1:  Sprint  --  ULeap-Stlth(A) 
Level 2:  Rest  --  Empty(A) 
Level 1:  Scourge   
------------ 
Set Bonus Totals:<ul><li>3% DamageBuff(Smashing)</li>
<li>3% DamageBuff(Lethal)</li>
<li>3% DamageBuff(Fire)</li>
<li>3% DamageBuff(Cold)</li>
<li>3% DamageBuff(Energy)</li>
<li>3% DamageBuff(Negative)</li>
<li>3% DamageBuff(Toxic)</li>
<li>3% DamageBuff(Psionic)</li>
<li>3% Defense(Smashing)</li>
<li>3% Defense(Lethal)</li>
<li>3% Defense(Fire)</li>
<li>3% Defense(Cold)</li>
<li>20.2% Defense(Energy)</li>
<li>20.2% Defense(Negative)</li>
<li>3% Defense(Psionic)</li>
<li>3% Defense(Melee)</li>
<li>28% Defense(Ranged)</li>
<li>3% Defense(AoE)</li>
<li>4.5% Max End</li>
<li>3% Enhancement(Stun)</li>
<li>57.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)</li>
<li>5% Enhancement(Heal)</li>
<li>56% Enhancement(Accuracy)</li>
<li>18% FlySpeed</li>
<li>76.3 HP (7.12%) HitPoints</li>
<li>18% JumpHeight</li>
<li>18% JumpSpeed</li>
<li>Knockback (Mag -8)</li>
<li>Knockup (Mag -8)</li>
<li>MezResist(Confused) 2.5%</li>
<li>MezResist(Held) 5.8%</li>
<li>MezResist(Immobilize) 6.9%</li>
<li>MezResist(Sleep) 2.5%</li>
<li>MezResist(Stun) 2.5%</li>
<li>MezResist(Terrorized) 2.5%</li>
<li>20.5% (0.34 End/sec) Recovery</li>
<li>5.67% Resistance(Fire)</li>
<li>5.67% Resistance(Cold)</li>
<li>5% Resistance(Toxic)</li>
<li>18% RunSpeed</li>
</ul>

DamnationXpress · 09-02-2009 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue_Note

1. Be fast. Faster then fluffy, who is quite a slow wanderer anyway. SS works best for this (also, the stealth part stacks nicely to invis together with shadowfall). Run ahead, *assess* the room quickly and return with your DN activated, so the herd arrives at you when fluffy finally arrives at your feet. Alternatively, to buy yourself some more time, run one or maybe two corridors back and wait for fluffy to catch up and then run forwards to the area with mobs again to start your herd. Ofcourse this works better solo then when in team.
2. Dismiss fluffy and resummon in right place when your herd arrives.
3. Use recall friend and tp fluffy to the place you want him, if he's not.

It takes a bit of practise, but then you'll find it works out fine most of the times. Still, occasionally he immobs the baddies prematurely disturbing your herd idea, ending up wasting your carefully laid down tarpatch and selected position while he gets hammered (depending on size and type mobs), but that's life ;-D

I just do it the easy way...go to the farthest mob I feel like sucking up...hit DN to bring them through another mob or two...set up tar around a corner so they'll hit and slow while I wait with a freshly summoned fluffy next to me. After that its simple, ROF, fireball, breath, AIM, fireball and then inferno...mob is decimated and I just pop a blue if I need to take down a straggler...this way I can quickly and effectively herd mobs set for 8.