Me, My Tanker, And i.

Currently im a level 24 Inv/SS, And doing missions in Striga & Talos. Im finding it considerably difficult to find a team compared to previous levels. Is this just something i should get used to as i continue leveling ?

Also, As i near level 26 i have been evaluating my options for my next power, Currently my choices are split between taking Stamina, Which as ive come to understand can help very much so, And my other option is to increase my "defence", By taking Tough Hide. Suggestions ?

And lastly, At level 28 Rage will become available, Would anyone suggest taking this at the first opportunity, Does it help much ?

Totally depends on, I usually get more requests than I can handle and I'm in the 30s with my Tanker. Social skills is a must, so try to make the most when you team. If you do, people will send you a /t the next time as well. Also, try to get into a SG. There are plenty of 'em around. My current SG seems to be on the downhill right now, but sometimes I get teamed with the rest of the crew and I don't think we've had any "screw-up missions", all solid runs.

Stamina is a must-have, IMHO. I'm surprised you can manage your endurance without it.

Tough Hide, I picked that up too. But I planned my build pretty tight, and took Stamina by 20, so I've pretty much already fitted in every power I want now. Just waiting out Foot Stomp basicly

Rage is also a must-have, IMHO. A bit annoying downtime when it ends but I can't state enough how awesome it is.

I don't know about teaming because there is usually plenty of my friends online for me to team with.

However about tough hide/stamina, even though tough hide is a decent power to have in the long run, its not a necessity so you can leave it till later. Stamina is good and I'd recommend it especially if you already have taken the pre-requisite powers.

Of rage I know nothing, never had SS characters high enough.

Hmmm, I think you've pretty much got your next 3 powers chosen then.

The question is which order.... I always get stamina at 20, it is well worth it.

What I would get first depends on how your endurance management is.
If you were happy with your endurance I would get Tough Hide, Stamina and then Rage.

If you are not happy and keep running out of endurance I would go Stamina first. Then get Rage or Tough Hide, depending on whether you want more offence or more defence.

I am assuming you have Temp Invulnerability, Unyielding, Dull Pain and Invincibility already...

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I am assuming you have Temp Invulnerability, Unyielding, Dull Pain and Invincibility already...

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Yes, I do have those powers already.

I believe the three selections i have made are probably going to be my next three choices, But yes, The question is what order.

I was more just looking to see which power would be more nessacery, And taking from the above comments it looks like Stamina is the favourite.

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I was more just looking to see which power would be more nessacery, And taking from the above comments it looks like Stamina is the favourite.

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Rage adds a significant bonus to damage ( about 80% of base damage ) and also adds a to hit buff in the region of 20-25%. I run Perma-Rage with no accuracies in my attacks on my Brute and I hit around 80% of the time on the hardest difficulty. You are likely to fare better because Invincibility also gives a to hit buff. Ideal slotting is 3x recharge and 3x to hit buffs, I haven't got the to hit buffs yet on my brute.

Tough Hide adds a moderate amount of extra defence, it would be a worthless power if you didn't already have invincibility. However combined it is good.

I am always looking to join a team and I am bumping around Striga at the moment too. I will send you a tell if I see you.