New Kin/Dark Defender in need of advice


ExtraGonk

 

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I'm fairly new to the game and slowly making my way through with my Defender who is now up to level 10.
But I am really unsure about what powers to take and in what order, and slotting for most of them.
Here is my rough build plan:

01) --> Transfusion==> Empty(1) Empty(3) Empty(3) Empty(11)
01) --> Dark Blast==> Empty(1) Empty(5) Empty(17)
02) --> Siphon Power==> Empty(2) Empty(5) Empty(11)
04) --> Moonbeam==> Empty(4) Empty(7) Empty(17)
06) --> Siphon Speed==> Acc(6) Acc(7) Rechg(9) Rechg(9) Rechg(31)
08) --> Assault==> Empty(8)
10) --> Swift==> Empty(10) < Currently Here
12) --> Speed Boost==> Empty(13) Empty(13) Empty(21)
14) --> Tactics==> TH_Buf(14) TH_Buf(15) TH_Buf(15) Empty(21)
16) --> Hurdle==> Empty(16)
18) --> Inertial Reduction==> Empty(18) Empty(19) Empty(19)
20) --> Stamina==> EndMod(20) EndMod(23) EndMod(23)
22) --> Tenebrous Tentacles==> Empty(22) Empty(34)
24) --> Dark Pit==> Empty(24) Empty(25) Empty(25)
26) --> Transference==> Empty(26) Empty(27) Empty(27) Empty(29)
28) --> Hover==> Fly(28) Fly(29) Fly(31)
30) --> Aid Other==> Empty(30) Empty(31)
32) --> Fulcrum Shift==> Empty(32) Empty(33) Empty(33) Empty(33) Empty(34) Empty(34)

I liked the sound the Dark pit and Tentacles but I couldn't see a way to put them in earlier without skipping Stamina.
Is Stamina even needed with Transference? Although level 26 seems a long way off.
All hints and tips gratefully received.
The Moog


 

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I went to L50 without stamina, once you get Transference you don't really need it ...but you have to get close. I would drop aid other for hasten & three slot it asap, with a couple of siphon speeds you'll be spamming transfusions like a mad thing. Inertial reduction only needs one slot, transference I did 2xacc 2xend mod 2xrech Fulcrum shift I have 3x acc 3xrecharge...cos it rocks & I don't like missing. Hover is okay for knockback protection & with siphon speed you'll be whizzing along.
I will point out that tactics just eats endurance, so you may want some end reductions in it, otherwise looks okay to me....have fun :=)


The Good:
Krazy Mary L50 Kinetic defender
Uniqua L31 PeaceBringer
Black Annis L24 Warshade
Krystal L18 Ice Blaster
The Bad:
Frenzi L34 SS/Inv Brute

 

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I went to L50 without stamina, once you get Transference you don't really need it ...but you have to get close.

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I have noticed that when in a team I don't run out of end that often. I shall put it off and see how desperate I get.

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I would drop aid other for hasten & three slot it asap, with a couple of siphon speeds you'll be spamming transfusions like a mad thing.

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Good idea, I'll shunt hasten in.

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Inertial reduction only needs one slot, transference I did 2xacc 2xend mod 2xrech Fulcrum shift I have 3x acc 3xrecharge...cos it rocks & I don't like missing. Hover is okay for knockback protection & with siphon speed you'll be whizzing along.

I will point out that tactics just eats endurance, so you may want some end reductions in it, otherwise looks okay to me....have fun :=)

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Would two end-reduction and two to-hit do for tactics?
Thanks for your advice, I shall adjust my plan.


 

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hi, on my kin/dark i didnt take stamina either, as is mentioned it really doesnt feel like you need it at all.

tents i found was great, as was nightfall, they were the two staple attacks and once slotted with tohit debuff the -acc on the enemies was great!

Unfortunately i found that the dark pit was a bit pants and dropped it out my build fairly quickly.

I also squeezed a 6th slot on siphon speed and put a slow on it - it acts both ways slowing the enemy and speeding you up further.

the only thing i'd probably do if i was intent on leadership was to bring it in after or around SO level (22) so that the endurance pain doesnt hurt so much.

i forgot how much fun this character was


@ExtraGonk

 

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Thanks ExtraGonk,
I shall forget about dark pit for now..
Leaving stamina out will also give some room.
Cheers


 

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I'm running Tictacs, Assault, Stealth, Sprint, Obsidian Shield and oppressive gloom and I don't have Stamina either. TBH I miss Hurdle more than stamina. You do need to watch the end bar carefully though and make sure you get the last transference in before the last bad guy dies!


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@Miss Chief

 

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I respeced Stamina back into my Kin Defender. I didn't like being at the mercy of transference for my endurance. However it is feasible to live without it.

I would get health rather than hurdle. The sleep resistance in Health is really useful and as a Kin you need an enemy to self heal so it reduces downtime too. Also you have Inertial Reduction and Hover for proper vertical movement.


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