2) Elude works just fine as a travel power for Night Widows.
That's another power I wasn't planning to take 
oh i'm dooooomed to night-widow build planning headacheyness!
I miss him in the weeping of the rain;
I want him at the shrinking of the tide;
The old snows melt from every mountain-side,
And last year's leaves are smoke in every lane;
But last year's bitter loving must remain
~Edna St. Vincent Millay
Just thought i'd share my build, toughest one i've done by far;
Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.4006
http://www.cohplanner.com/
Lady Nightfire: Level 50 Natural Arachnos Widow
Primary Power Set: Night Widow Training
Secondary Power Set: Widow Teamwork
Power Pool: Fitness
Villain Profile:
Level 1: Poison Dart -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(3), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Ruin-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(7)
Level 1: Combat Training: Defensive -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(7), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(9), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 2: Strike -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(9), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13)
Level 4: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), S'dpty-Def/EndRdx(25), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(27), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(27)
Level 6: Dart Burst -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(15), Posi-Dmg/Rng(15), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), Det'tn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rng(48)
Level 8: Build Up -- AdjTgt-ToHit(A), AdjTgt-Rchg(17), AdjTgt-EndRdx/Rchg(17), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(34), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(34)
Level 10: Indomitable Will -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(43), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(43), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(45)
Level 12: Swift -- Run-I(A), Run-I(50)
Level 14: Spin -- Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(34), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg(45), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50)
Level 16: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 18: Slash -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(19), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(21), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21)
Level 20: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(23), EndMod-I(25)
Level 22: Mask Presence -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), S'dpty-Def/EndRdx(46), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(46), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(46)
Level 24: Mind Link -- RedFtn-Def/Rchg(A), S'dpty-Def/Rchg(29), GftotA-Def/Rchg(29), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(31)
Level 26: Mental Training -- Run-I(A), Run-I(50)
Level 28: Lunge -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(31), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
Level 30: Placate -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31)
Level 32: Foresight -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(36), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(36), RedFtn-Def(36), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(37)
Level 35: Tactical Training: Leadership -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(37), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(37), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(39), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(39), GSFC-Build%(39)
Level 38: Eviscerate -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(40), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(40), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg(40), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
Level 41: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(42)
Level 44: Combat Training: Offensive -- Acc-I(A), Acc-I(45)
Level 47: Tactical Training: Vengeance -- RedFtn-Def/Rchg(A)
Level 49: Smoke Grenade -- ToHitDeb-I(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Conditioning
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I miss him in the weeping of the rain;
I want him at the shrinking of the tide;
The old snows melt from every mountain-side,
And last year's leaves are smoke in every lane;
But last year's bitter loving must remain
~Edna St. Vincent Millay
Hey Kitty,
A few comments based on my experience with my NW.
- Hasten: I actually take it on most of my toons (especially if you have other +rechg powers), and SS with Mask Presence is very handy. Otherwise consider CJ to get that little extra +def. Also, it allows you to perma ML much earlier (and easier).
- Dart Burst: dropped it after a while. Cone is small, not really worth it imo. I found it more usful to take Mental Blast for a different dmg type and Spin for AoE dmg (also dropped Eviscerate after a while).
- Mask Presence: you lose 2/3 of the +def when you attack, so I wouldn't bother with too many slots.
- Mind Link: yes, it's that good. You can probably get a set bonus or 2 with better slotting (like 2 LotGs).
- TT: Assault: I'd take much earlier (and pool Assault is nice too, more useful than TT:Offensive imo)
- Elude: still useful in long fights vs Heroes (or as a travel power), even if you don't slot it.
- Smoke Grenade: meh.
- Build Up: I went for Follow Up instead for a "scrappier" approach. Different playstyle I guess, but you can easily stack it and with a Gaussian BU proc, you can have a nice sustained dmg buff.
Hope some of this helps! 
CoX 50s: <ill/rad> <ice/ice> <fire/kin> <grav/sonic> <ice/storm> <earth/kin> <kin/elec> <cold/psy> <thugs/dark> <fire/dark> <dark/elec> <night widow> <EM/ninj> <mind/icy>
My current build is something like this (IOs, but no purples and nothing too fancy in terms of uniques/specials) although I will probably change a couple of things when I respec (I'm considering taking Lunge and/or CJ instead of Veng and/or Placate). Went for a balance of +dmg and +rechg bonuses and also found that +regen works well with the build.
Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.4006
http://www.cohplanner.com/
Exuvia: Level 50 Natural Arachnos Widow
Primary Power Set: Night Widow Training
Secondary Power Set: Widow Teamwork
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Villain Profile:
Level 1: Poison Dart -- Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg(3), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg(11), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), Thundr-Acc/Dmg(29), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50)
Level 1: Combat Training: Defensive -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def(3), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(5), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(39), RedFtn-EndRdx(39), Ksmt-ToHit+(50)
Level 2: Strike -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(5), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(17)
Level 4: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(7), RedFtn-EndRdx(7), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(15), RedFtn-Def(40)
Level 6: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 8: Follow Up -- Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(9), Mako-Acc/Dmg(17), AdjTgt-Rchg(36), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(36), GSFC-Build%(46)
Level 10: Indomitable Will -- TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(37), TtmC'tng-ResDam(37), S'fstPrt-ResKB(42), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(46)
Level 12: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(13), RechRdx-I(13)
Level 14: Super Speed -- Run-I(A)
Level 16: Health -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(43)
Level 18: Spin -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(25), Sciroc-Dam%(25), C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(48)
Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(21), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(21), P'Shift-EndMod(36), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(39)
Level 22: Foresight -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(23), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(23), ImpArm-ResDam(34), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(40), ResDam-I(40)
Level 24: Mental Training -- Run-I(A)
Level 26: Mind Link -- LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(27), S'dpty-Def/Rchg(27), S'dpty-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(29), GftotA-Def/Rchg(34), Rec'dRet-Pcptn(42)
Level 28: Mask Presence -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(43), LkGmblr-Def(43)
Level 30: Tactical Training: Leadership -- AdjTgt-ToHit(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(31), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx(31), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(31), AdjTgt-EndRdx/Rchg(37)
Level 32: Slash -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(33), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(34)
Level 35: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 38: Elude -- LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 41: Placate -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(42)
Level 44: Mental Blast -- Dev'n-Acc/Dmg(A), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg(45), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), Thundr-Acc/Dmg(46), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48)
Level 47: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(48)
Level 49: Tactical Training: Vengeance -- LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- ULeap-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Conditioning
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CoX 50s: <ill/rad> <ice/ice> <fire/kin> <grav/sonic> <ice/storm> <earth/kin> <kin/elec> <cold/psy> <thugs/dark> <fire/dark> <dark/elec> <night widow> <EM/ninj> <mind/icy>
I dont have hasten on my widow, again could not be done with the glowy hands.
She does fine
@Snow.
Defiant: Snow + many other alts
Arc ID 61069
Hey guys thanks for the feedback. Sry Okt I totally forgot I started this thread until I saw Snow's post 
My NW is effectively shelved for the moment for several reasons;
1) I had an awful time playing her over the weekend of the lag from hell and it's just left me with a bad (and probably unreasonable) impression of her I can't seem to shake just yet. and...
2) most importantly, I cant change the claws! I was kinda expecting to be able to have all the nice customisable and unlockable claws to play with instead of being stuck with the nasty stumpy little ones Widow's get. I rolled a claws/wp scrapper instead
3) This might sound weird but I kinda get the impression she's gonna be overpowered later on in her villiany career and that always puts me off a toon.
Your suggestions have been noted and will be considered should I ever dust her off though hopefully by then there will be more guides around too, which will help.
I miss him in the weeping of the rain;
I want him at the shrinking of the tide;
The old snows melt from every mountain-side,
And last year's leaves are smoke in every lane;
But last year's bitter loving must remain
~Edna St. Vincent Millay
The claws extend for the attacks during animation - it's what makes them cool and why we can't have customisation options.
None of the other ones animate out like that.
Greetings,
I have just rolled my first VEAT and am planning for a Nightwidow.
I just wanted to ask 2 quick questions;
1) Can I get by without hasten? iirc (I don't have access to mids atm) You can make brain-link wotsit perma with just def/recharge IOs and set bonuses (thinking red fortune and crushing impact etc here). I love any toon that can get by without it (never been a fan of the silly flaming hands on every toon) and it would free up another power pick - as we know VEAT builds are TIIIIGHT!!
2) Travel power - or rather the lack of. Does anyone have any experience of just how annoying it is to do without a travel power on a widow? I was thinking with a couple of slots in swift and....that clone of quick reflexes alone with hurdle it might not be so bad? especially if I can skip hasten too, meaning I can drop superspeed (not my favourite CoV travel anyway).
Thought? suggestions? random abuse?
Thank you kindly in advance,
Kitty
xx
I miss him in the weeping of the rain;
I want him at the shrinking of the tide;
The old snows melt from every mountain-side,
And last year's leaves are smoke in every lane;
But last year's bitter loving must remain
~Edna St. Vincent Millay