Few things I'd comment on:
Slotting:
Resist physical damage, resist elements, resist energies and tough hide. These arent worth slotting for 3res/3def to be honest. I wouldnt even get REL and REN.
Tough: I'd slot this one with 2x endredux and 3x dmgres.
Unstoppable: 3x rech and 1x res would be my slotting here to get you to res caps with it running.
Focused accuracy: 3 endreducers is a must for this. With only 3 slots in it use Cytoskeleton HOs to max it out.
Other than that the builds look good.
- @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
RPD and Tough hide I'd recommend slotting with 3 Dam Res/3xDef. mainly because you'll have a higher cap against lethal and Smashing with RPD and Tough hide negates the -def from unyielding perfectly.
I agree on the Resist elements/Energies, mainly because the levels are so pants it's not worth it. Some recommend trying to get Aid self in there somewhere but I've managed without it.
Defiant 50's
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@Miss Chief
Thanks for the replies folks, I may drop Resist Elements/Energies then and reshuffle some of the powers, take the fighting ones earlier and then drop in my Taunt at the higher end so I can pull runners away from the defenders/controllers.
Something like this then:
Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.21
http://www.honourableunited.org.uk/mhd.php
Kung Fu Mike: Level 50 Magic Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Martial Arts
Secondary Power Set: Invulnerability
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Thunder Kick -- Acc(A), Acc(7), Dmg(45), Dmg(45), Dmg(45), EndRdx(46)
Level 1: Resist Physical Damage -- ResDam(A), ResDam(3), ResDam(3)
Level 2: Storm Kick -- Acc(A), Dmg(7), Dmg(9), Dmg(37), EndRdx(37), RechRdx(42)
Level 4: Temp Invulnerability -- EndRdx(A), ResDam(5), ResDam(5), ResDam(11)
Level 6: Dull Pain -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(13), RechRdx(13), Heal(25), Heal(39), Heal(40)
Level 8: Crane kick -- Acc(A), Dmg(9), Dmg(11), Dmg(15), EndRdx(40), RechRdx(40)
Level 10: Hasten -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(15), RechRdx(43)
Level 12: Swift -- Run(A)
Level 14: Super Speed -- EndRdx(A)
Level 16: Unyielding -- EndRdx(A), ResDam(17), ResDam(17), ResDam(25)
Level 18: Health -- Heal(A), Heal(19), Heal(19)
Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod(A), EndMod(21), EndMod(21)
Level 22: Crippling Axe kick -- Acc(A), Dmg(23), Dmg(23), Dmg(43), EndRdx(43), RechRdx(50)
Level 24: Focus Chi -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(42), RechRdx(42)
Level 26: Dragons Tail -- Acc(A), Dmg(27), Dmg(27), Dmg(34), EndRdx(36), RechRdx(37)
Level 28: Invincibility -- EndRdx(A), DefBuff(29), DefBuff(29), DefBuff(31)
Level 30: Boxing -- Acc(A), Dmg(31), Dmg(31)
Level 32: Eagles Claw -- Acc(A), Dmg(33), Dmg(33), Dmg(33), EndRdx(34), RechRdx(34)
Level 35: Tough -- EndRdx(A), ResDam(36), ResDam(36), ResDam(48)
Level 38: Unstoppable -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(39), RechRdx(39)
Level 41: Tough Hide -- DefBuff(A), DefBuff(48), DefBuff(48)
Level 44: Conserve Power -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(46), RechRdx(46)
Level 47: Warriors Challenge -- Taunt(A)
Level 49: Focused Accuracy -- EndRdx(A), EndRdx(50), EndRdx(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Critical Hit
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RPD and Tough hide I'd recommend slotting with 3 Dam Res/3xDef. mainly because you'll have a higher cap against lethal and Smashing with RPD and Tough hide negates the -def from unyielding perfectly.
I agree on the Resist elements/Energies, mainly because the levels are so pants it's not worth it. Some recommend trying to get Aid self in there somewhere but I've managed without it.
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Well, the point in not slotting the passives lies in the fact that the SOs dont do much. 3x even lvl SOs in RPD only give you a little resistance.
Resist physical damage
5.63% * (1 + 0.55) = 9% (3 even lvl SOs)
5.63% * (1 + 0.2) = 6.7% (1 even lvl SO)
As the above formulas show, you're getting 2.3% more resistance using 2 slots which I do not think is beneficial. Those slots could be used better if you ask me. Same goes with Tough Hide.
Tough hide
3.75% * (1 + 0.55) = 5.8% (3 even lvl SOs)
3.75% * (1 + 0.2) = 4.5% (1 even lvl SO)
Again, using 2 slots on this power only gives you 1.3% more defence which is hardly worth the slots. As you can see, even with just 1 SO in Tough Hide you're negating the -def from unyielding.
I'm still convinced my build is the best MA/inv you can have without IOs 
- @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
Hi there folks, I've returned to CoH after a long absence (I used to play on the US Servers years ago) and I'm putting some characters together to play. Now Scrappers & Tanks have always been favourites of mine. I've created a Tank and now I'm working on a scrapper, I've decided to go for Martial Arts & Invulnerability as my powersets and I've got two potential builds, I just wanted comments on them. The builds are for PvE not PvP.
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The first is a classic /Inv build that makes use of Kick & Tough to boost resistance to Smashing/Lethal, the second ditches the fighting pool in favour of Tough Hide and Laser Beam Eyes. Now I'm totally unfamiliar with the whole Inventions system and Invention Origin Enhancements so what I really need to know is will IO's push the Smashing/Lethal Resistance close enough to the 75% cap without me needing the Fighting Pool?
Here are the builds for reference:
'Classic' Build
Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.21
http://www.honourableunited.org.uk/mhd.php
Kung Fu Mike: Level 50 Magic Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Martial Arts
Secondary Power Set: Invulnerability
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Thunder Kick -- Acc(A), Acc(7), Dmg(45), Dmg(45), Dmg(45), EndRdx(46)
Level 1: Resist Physical Damage -- ResDam(A), ResDam(3), ResDam(3)
Level 2: Storm Kick -- Acc(A), Dmg(7), Dmg(9), Dmg(37), EndRdx(37), RechRdx(42)
Level 4: Temp Invulnerability -- EndRdx(A), ResDam(5), ResDam(5), ResDam(11)
Level 6: Dull Pain -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(13), RechRdx(13), Heal(25), Heal(39), Heal(40)
Level 8: Crane kick -- Acc(A), Dmg(9), Dmg(11), Dmg(15), EndRdx(40), RechRdx(40)
Level 10: Hasten -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(15), RechRdx(43)
Level 12: Swift -- Run(A)
Level 14: Super Speed -- EndRdx(A)
Level 16: Unyielding -- EndRdx(A), ResDam(17), ResDam(17), ResDam(25)
Level 18: Health -- Heal(A), Heal(19), Heal(19)
Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod(A), EndMod(21), EndMod(21)
Level 22: Crippling Axe kick -- Acc(A), Dmg(23), Dmg(23), Dmg(43), EndRdx(43), RechRdx(50)
Level 24: Focus Chi -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(42), RechRdx(42)
Level 26: Dragons Tail -- Acc(A), Dmg(27), Dmg(27), Dmg(34), EndRdx(36), RechRdx(37)
Level 28: Invincibility -- EndRdx(A), DefBuff(29), DefBuff(29), DefBuff(31)
Level 30: Resist Elements -- ResDam(A), ResDam(31), ResDam(31)
Level 32: Eagles Claw -- Acc(A), Dmg(33), Dmg(33), Dmg(33), EndRdx(34), RechRdx(34)
Level 35: Resist Energies -- ResDam(A), ResDam(36), ResDam(36)
Level 38: Unstoppable -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(39), RechRdx(39)
Level 41: Boxing -- Acc(A)
Level 44: Conserve Power -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(46), RechRdx(46)
Level 47: Tough -- EndRdx(A), ResDam(48), ResDam(48), ResDam(48)
Level 49: Focused Accuracy -- EndRdx(A), ToHit(50), ToHit(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Critical Hit
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Alternate Build
Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.21
http://www.honourableunited.org.uk/mhd.php
Kung Fu Mike: Level 50 Technology Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Martial Arts
Secondary Power Set: Invulnerability
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fitness
Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Thunder Kick -- Acc(A), Acc(7), Dmg(45), Dmg(45), Dmg(45), EndRdx(46)
Level 1: Resist Physical Damage -- ResDam(A), ResDam(3), ResDam(3)
Level 2: Storm Kick -- Acc(A), Dmg(7), Dmg(9), Dmg(37), EndRdx(37), RechRdx(42)
Level 4: Temp Invulnerability -- EndRdx(A), ResDam(5), ResDam(5), ResDam(11)
Level 6: Dull Pain -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(13), RechRdx(13), Heal(25), Heal(39), Heal(40)
Level 8: Crane kick -- Acc(A), Dmg(9), Dmg(11), Dmg(15), EndRdx(40), RechRdx(40)
Level 10: Hasten -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(15), RechRdx(43)
Level 12: Swift -- Run(A)
Level 14: Super Speed -- EndRdx(A)
Level 16: Unyielding -- EndRdx(A), ResDam(17), ResDam(17), ResDam(25)
Level 18: Health -- Heal(A), Heal(19), Heal(19)
Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod(A), EndMod(21), EndMod(21)
Level 22: Crippling Axe kick -- Acc(A), Dmg(23), Dmg(23), Dmg(43), EndRdx(43), RechRdx(50)
Level 24: Focus Chi -- RechRdx(A)
Level 26: Dragons Tail -- Acc(A), Dmg(27), Dmg(27), Dmg(34), EndRdx(36), RechRdx(37)
Level 28: Invincibility -- EndRdx(A), DefBuff(29), DefBuff(29), DefBuff(31)
Level 30: Resist Elements -- ResDam(A), ResDam(31), ResDam(31)
Level 32: Eagles Claw -- Acc(A), Dmg(33), Dmg(33), Dmg(33), EndRdx(34), RechRdx(34)
Level 35: Resist Energies -- ResDam(A), ResDam(36), ResDam(36)
Level 38: Unstoppable -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(39), RechRdx(39)
Level 41: Tough Hide -- DefBuff(A), DefBuff(42), DefBuff(42)
Level 44: Conserve Power -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(46), RechRdx(46)
Level 47: Laser Beam Eyes -- Acc(A), Dmg(48), Dmg(48), Dmg(48)
Level 49: Focused Accuracy -- EndRdx(A), ToHit(50), ToHit(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Critical Hit
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