You want everything from NRG Aura really, most things from nrg melee, fast attacks are what you want because nrg aura has no inherent taunt aura so you want to be hitting hard and fast rather than using taunt to bring them to you.
Defiant 50's
Many and varied!
@Miss Chief
You can skip the resists from energy aura, doesn't really add much and you can use the spare powers to pick up aid self (which you can use during a fight with defense)
I took stimulant to get aid self by 14, and then stamina became next on the list. Its not an early bloomer at all and i felt Id take these powers asap. I may respec them out later but I doubt it.
He will honor his words; he will definitely carry out his actions. What he promises he will fulfill. He does not care about his bodily self, putting his life and death aside to come forward for another's troubled besiegement. He does not boast about his ability, or shamelessly extol his own virtues. - Sima Qian.
This is what I'm doing, only got 2 sets of CI so far, but slotting works with 2 acc, 3 dmg and a rech or end in last slot. Went up to 50 real fast last year. Last two powers are just for fun really, choose what you want in their.
Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.21
http://www.honourableunited.org.uk/mhd.php
Star Furie: Level 50 Science Brute
Primary Power Set: Energy Melee
Secondary Power Set: Energy Aura
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Medicine
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery
Villain Profile:
Level 1: Barrage -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:50(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:50(3), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:50(7), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(25), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(45), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(46)
Level 1: Kinetic Shield -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(A), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg:50(9), LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(11), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(13), LkGmblr-Def:50(50)
Level 2: Energy Punch -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:50(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:50(3), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:50(7), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(15), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(43), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(46)
Level 4: Bone Smasher -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:50(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:50(5), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:50(5), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(15), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(43), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(46)
Level 6: Power Shield -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(A), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg:50(9), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(11), LkGmblr-Def:50(13), LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(50)
Level 8: Swift -- Run-I:50(A)
Level 10: Entropy Shield -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 12: Combat Jumping -- DefBuff-I:50(A)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I:50(A)
Level 16: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(A), Numna-Heal:50(17), Heal-I:50(17)
Level 18: Total Focus -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:50(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:50(19), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:50(19), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(23), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(23), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(25)
Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod-I:50(A), EndMod-I:50(21), EndMod-I:50(21)
Level 22: Energy Cloak -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(A), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg:50(48), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(48), LkGmblr-Def:50(48), LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(50)
Level 24: Aid Other -- Heal-I:50(A), Heal-I:50(27), Heal-I:50(27), IntRdx-I:50(40), IntRdx-I:50(42), RechRdx-I:50(43)
Level 26: Aid Self -- Heal-I:50(A)
Level 28: Energy Drain -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(29), RechRdx-I:50(29), EndMod-I:50(31), EndMod-I:50(34), EndMod-I:50(37)
Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(31), RechRdx-I:50(31)
Level 32: Energy Transfer -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:50(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:50(33), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:50(33), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(33), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(34), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(34)
Level 35: Whirling Hands -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx:50(36), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg:50(36), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg:50(36), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(37), Sciroc-Dam%:50(37)
Level 38: Overload -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(39), RechRdx-I:50(39), Heal-I:50(39), Heal-I:50(40), Heal-I:50(40)
Level 41: Electrifying Fences -- Acc-I:50(A), Acc-I:50(42), EndRdx-I:50(42)
Level 44: Ball Lightning -- Acc-I:50(A), Acc-I:50(45), EndRdx-I:50(45)
Level 47: Resuscitate -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 49: Super Speed -- Run-I:50(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I:50(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Fury
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You could probably swap stamina for something else as you have Energy Drain which is auto hit, but I'd be careful. I can manage it on my DM/EA but I also have the end drain from DM.
Defiant 50's
Many and varied!
@Miss Chief
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You want everything from NRG Aura really, most things from nrg melee, fast attacks are what you want because nrg aura has no inherent taunt aura so you want to be hitting hard and fast rather than using taunt to bring them to you.
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I would be of the opinion that without a taunt aura, the taunt power from primary becomes exceedingly valuable, if not vital.
Ill stir up the hornet nest here and go against the other posters regarding taunt. The EN/EN are more towards the edge of stalkers/scrappers than tank-brutes. A defining power is the Energy cloak power you receive at level 20, its an invisibility power that lets you attack enemies one at a time without getting to much attention/aggro. You are the opposite of a invincibility brute, you dont WANT to be surrounded by enemies. Until you get overload, you dont have the ability to survive the combined attention of larger mobs.
Youre NOT a tank, and anyone who kicks you from the team because youre not "tanking" is just as bad as anyone who kicks a defender for not "healing".
UNION
Officer Cuffz lvl 50 Inv/Nrg Tank
Badge lvl 50 dwarf/human Peacebringer
Dark Air lvl 50 Ice/Cold Corruptor
Ayre lvl 50 Storm/Elec Defender
Total Cat: @Officer Cuffz
"When I say interview, I mean engage in combat and defeat..." -Laura Brunetti, on how to deal with Warriors.
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Ill stir up the hornet nest here and go against the other posters regarding taunt. The EN/EN are more towards the edge of stalkers/scrappers than tank-brutes. A defining power is the Energy cloak power you receive at level 20, its an invisibility power that lets you attack enemies one at a time without getting to much attention/aggro. You are the opposite of a invincibility brute, you dont WANT to be surrounded by enemies. Until you get overload, you dont have the ability to survive the combined attention of larger mobs.
Youre NOT a tank, and anyone who kicks you from the team because youre not "tanking" is just as bad as anyone who kicks a defender for not "healing".
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Seconded! Seconded more than I ever seconded anything else!
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Ill stir up the hornet nest here and go against the other posters regarding taunt. The EN/EN are more towards the edge of stalkers/scrappers than tank-brutes. A defining power is the Energy cloak power you receive at level 20, its an invisibility power that lets you attack enemies one at a time without getting to much attention/aggro. You are the opposite of a invincibility brute, you dont WANT to be surrounded by enemies. Until you get overload, you dont have the ability to survive the combined attention of larger mobs.
Youre NOT a tank, and anyone who kicks you from the team because youre not "tanking" is just as bad as anyone who kicks a defender for not "healing".
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What Cuff said.
No one should be expected to do something based on their AT, expect them to do something based on their sets.
- @DSorrow - alts on Union and Freedom mostly -
Currently playing as Castigation on Freedom
My Katana/Inv Guide
Anyone who doesn't take truth seriously in small matters cannot be trusted in large ones either. -Einstein
I dont expect Brutes to aggro control but I know they can. However with Energy/energy its far less than the other sets and so are nearer Boss droppers like scrappers.
He will honor his words; he will definitely carry out his actions. What he promises he will fulfill. He does not care about his bodily self, putting his life and death aside to come forward for another's troubled besiegement. He does not boast about his ability, or shamelessly extol his own virtues. - Sima Qian.
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I dont expect Brutes to aggro control but I know they can. However with Energy/energy its far less than the other sets and so are nearer Boss droppers like scrappers.
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And since when are Scrapper just Boss droppers?
/agreed with Cuffz as well, EA makes for a crappy set to try and tank with.
Defiant 50's
Many and varied!
@Miss Chief
Interesting, thank you all for all this; it is a good way to start.
A non-related question, how many abilities, slots and whatever else do you get in total at level 50? So that I can plan?
Thanks,
24 powers (including the 2 at lvl 1)
67 slots
Try downloading Midgnght's Hero & Villain Designer to help you plan your build.
@Jay Leon Hart
Kerensky: this has nothing to do with underwear
Zwillinger: I put on my robe and wizard hat...
Synapse: I had to resist starting my last post off with "Yo dawg!"
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I dont expect Brutes to aggro control but I know they can. However with Energy/energy its far less than the other sets and so are nearer Boss droppers like scrappers.
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And since when are Scrapper just Boss droppers?
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Who said "just" Boss droppers?
He will honor his words; he will definitely carry out his actions. What he promises he will fulfill. He does not care about his bodily self, putting his life and death aside to come forward for another's troubled besiegement. He does not boast about his ability, or shamelessly extol his own virtues. - Sima Qian.
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I dont expect Brutes to aggro control but I know they can. However with Energy/energy its far less than the other sets and so are nearer Boss droppers like scrappers.
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And since when are Scrapper just Boss droppers?
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Who said "just" Boss droppers?
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You?
Shannon, how exactly is Taunt amazing damage mitigation? Surely it is the opposite...
Never took taunt, never had a problem with fury, just attacked and attacked with low rech powers until fury was high enough then unloaded big attacks. The Energy Cloak was best damage mitigation tool, I've had mobs stood right next to me without noticing me as I pummeled his mate. This type of brute above all others is a self fury generator.
Reasons for taking stamina though are that sometimes when you solo, their just are not enough mobs standing to use it by the time you would need it, and I like having Health when you have a large amount of hit points.
Edit to the build as well... Might be worth taking the S/L passive at 47 just to put in the Steadfast protection UNIQUE that give +3% Def vrs all
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I dont expect Brutes to aggro control but I know they can. However with Energy/energy its far less than the other sets and so are nearer Boss droppers like scrappers.
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And since when are Scrapper just Boss droppers?
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Who said "just" Boss droppers?
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You?
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Where?
He will honor his words; he will definitely carry out his actions. What he promises he will fulfill. He does not care about his bodily self, putting his life and death aside to come forward for another's troubled besiegement. He does not boast about his ability, or shamelessly extol his own virtues. - Sima Qian.
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Shannon, how exactly is Taunt amazing damage mitigation? Surely it is the opposite...
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You should know.
He will honor his words; he will definitely carry out his actions. What he promises he will fulfill. He does not care about his bodily self, putting his life and death aside to come forward for another's troubled besiegement. He does not boast about his ability, or shamelessly extol his own virtues. - Sima Qian.
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Shannon, how exactly is Taunt amazing damage mitigation? Surely it is the opposite...
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You should know.
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I can't see how forcing foes to attack you will act as damage mitigation.
The phrase is more than a little misleading.
Read it as "A Tanker using Taunt results in amazing damage mitigation for the tanker's squishier teammembers".
Oh right. Talking about stating the obvious! Might as well put "Healing Aura is not bad healing" in my sig then...
Drifting off topic here, seeing as the OP has gotten his questions answered, unless someone has anything relevant to say concerning En/En lets move on shall we?
UNION
Officer Cuffz lvl 50 Inv/Nrg Tank
Badge lvl 50 dwarf/human Peacebringer
Dark Air lvl 50 Ice/Cold Corruptor
Ayre lvl 50 Storm/Elec Defender
Total Cat: @Officer Cuffz
"When I say interview, I mean engage in combat and defeat..." -Laura Brunetti, on how to deal with Warriors.
Hi there,
I am new here ... I use a EN/EN Brute, any advise on abilities and point distribution?
Thank you!
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