OK the War Chest looks a bit better now, after draining most of my alts I have 124 million which should be a good sum to get started.
So let the build advice commence
Feel The Burn
No help?
Feel The Burn
I can't help because I have the same question.... My toon is level 22 or close to that and I have a lot of work ahead of me.
Do you have a build already made using Mid's Hero Designer?
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Dark/Shield Build Thread
I'm working on one now, well after I do a research paper, and I'll post my draft sometime soon. It's a struggle, but working on a plan.
I didn't post one since I'm So'd as opposed to IO'd and basically want to get a better understanding of what to build for and which sets do what when you start slotting them.
I'm still trying to get a handle on how to build up a character effectively. For instance given DMs unique powers with its buildup, self heal and end powers being to hit powers is there a a different way to slot them or sets to slot them with that are more advantageous?
Does the fact that it has 2 single targets and 2 multi target attacks affect which sets you use?
Is the fear power (which I actually use because it basically takes one person out of a fight!) a good power to slot because of the bonuses you can get with fear sets?
Where does the most surviveability come from in augmenting Will Power given the above? ie is it a good idea to pursue higher defense, more regen and hit points? a little of of both?
The only set I have thus far is 5 slots of touch of death. but in the posts I have seen I havent seen alot of people using that set. which is when I said Wait up a bit there Ken, Its time to get help from the experts.
Which sets work best with DM and willpower to yield the best results?
Feel The Burn
ok this thing is stupid. what is the regen cap? 800%? if it is this caps easy. this is an attempt to build one...
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I'm no expert and I'm not near a computer with mids. What I got out of the combo was that WP allowed me throw end management out the widow and focus on POWER!! Seriously, it comes down to how you want to play. WP allows you to skip dark consumption. DM has a target heal that is now a great attack thus supporting WPs high hit point and regen potential much like /regen. (I had to say that. Please don't turn this into a WP vs Regen debate). DM also has a to hit debuff effect that stacks with each attack. This goes well with the to hit debuff in rttc and help out your def in heightened senses. As far as bonuses, go for def (about 30% should be enough), regen, and Hit points. Of course recharge and dmg never hurt anyone. Except for the ones you are attacking. I made a hit point cap build. Mostly to see if I could do it without gimping the other powers below normal performance. (It can be done!!) No need to slot the attacks for to hit debuff. Although, I often wonder would the -rech proc would play out in every attack and in rttc vs AVs. (Not suggesting this. Just had a thought that I will most likely never try.) Oh. Touch of death is used for its def bonuses so if its taken, its six slotted. Makos are then same way.
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Originally Posted by TerraScorcher
I didn't post one since I'm So'd as opposed to IO'd and basically want to get a better understanding of what to build for and which sets do what when you start slotting them.
I'm still trying to get a handle on how to build up a character effectively. For instance given DMs unique powers with its buildup, self heal and end powers being to hit powers is there a a different way to slot them or sets to slot them with that are more advantageous? Does the fact that it has 2 single targets and 2 multi target attacks affect which sets you use? Is the fear power (which I actually use because it basically takes one person out of a fight!) a good power to slot because of the bonuses you can get with fear sets? Where does the most surviveability come from in augmenting Will Power given the above? ie is it a good idea to pursue higher defense, more regen and hit points? a little of of both? The only set I have thus far is 5 slots of touch of death. but in the posts I have seen I havent seen alot of people using that set. which is when I said Wait up a bit there Ken, Its time to get help from the experts. Which sets work best with DM and willpower to yield the best results? |
"All problems can be solved by throwing enough scrappers at it."
@Riez on Virtue, Protector, Champion, and Exalted server.
This is my one of my several projects. Note there's 5 purple sets in there which will raise the cost of this build in the 2+ billion range. The fluidity of this build's attack chain depends heavily on the recharge of those sets. It's a work in progress, constantly changing as I find ways to add defense without sacrificing speed. The main focus, as with a number of my builds, is to keep hasten activated permanently.
Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.401
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Dark WP Perma: Level 50 Magic Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Dark Melee
Secondary Power Set: Willpower
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Darkness Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Smite -- Hectmb-Dmg(A), Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg(9), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), Hectmb-Dam%(15), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx(27)
Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(3), Numna-Heal(3), Mrcl-Rcvry+(40)
Level 2: Mind Over Body -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg(7), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(7), ImpArm-ResDam(40)
Level 4: Fast Healing -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(5), Numna-Heal(5), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(46)
Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 8: Siphon Life -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(9), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
Level 10: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(11), LkGmblr-Rchg+(11)
Level 12: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Winter-RunSpd/Jump/Fly/Rng(A), Zephyr-Travel(50)
Level 16: Rise to the Challenge -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(17), Numna-Heal(17), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 18: Health -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(19), Numna-Heal(19), RgnTis-Regen+(40)
Level 20: Quick Recovery -- Efficacy-EndMod(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(21), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(21), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(43)
Level 22: Stamina -- Efficacy-EndMod(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(23), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(23), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(46)
Level 24: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(25), RechRdx-I(25), RechRdx-I(43)
Level 26: Soul Drain -- Armgdn-Dmg(A), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(34), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(37), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(37)
Level 28: Heightened Senses -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(29), LkGmblr-Rchg+(29)
Level 30: Dark Consumption -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(31), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(31), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
Level 32: Midnight Grasp -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(33), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
Level 35: Boxing -- Amaze-Stun(A), Amaze-Stun/Rchg(36), Amaze-Acc/Stun/Rchg(36), Amaze-Acc/Rchg(36), Amaze-EndRdx/Stun(37)
Level 38: Tough -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg(39), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(39), ImpArm-ResDam(39)
Level 41: Petrifying Gaze -- UbrkCons-Hold(A), UbrkCons-Hold/Rchg(42), UbrkCons-Acc/Hold/Rchg(42), UbrkCons-Acc/Rchg(42), UbrkCons-EndRdx/Hold(50)
Level 44: Dark Blast -- Apoc-Dmg(A), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(45), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Apoc-Dam%(45), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(46)
Level 47: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(48), LkGmblr-Rchg+(48)
Level 49: Strength of Will -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-RunSpd(A), Clrty-Stlth(50)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 1: Critical Hit
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50 Acher/MM Blaster - Dark Reiver
50 FM/SD - Firestorm Brigade
You were right to fear me...
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The regen cap for Scrappers is 3000%.
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Originally Posted by Fuzz_JDC
ok this thing is stupid. what is the regen cap? 800%? if it is this caps easy. this is an attempt to build one...
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Yes, it wasn't untill my Regen hit about 300/hp sec before it went into the blue. I pull off 250's all the time no prob..with my current build, I believe I am sitting at 1730%
@Possible
A couple of this, a couple of that.
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I have been looking at any and all threads I can find regarding Willpower. I haven't seen many with DM/Willpower specifically so its tough to figure if the way DM needs to be slotted to optimize WP.
At any rate there is a thread that explores softcapping (actually coming close to softcapping 42.5 %) Willpower through typed defense.
But there is another option which Kruunch mentioned in that thread is positional defense.
Any advice on which might be the best route to take value for inf without gimping your character?
Cough Nihilii Cough Power Cough Werner Cough Prey Cough.
BTW I have located most of the threads (I had them favorited before) where you all have responded to my questions in the past. But due to my alt itis they were about different power combos.
I have started playing with mids so I will be able to show you what Ive been working on. But to be honest I know Im still lacking on the theory of building so its a bit hit or miss.
Feel The Burn
This is what mine is building towards .... although in Today's Economy I'd rather grind out the merits to buy the enhancements than grind out the inf to get them at the AH. It should also be pretty effective without relying on perma-Hasten or purple sets.
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Bertha Butress: Level 50 Natural Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Dark Melee
Secondary Power Set: Willpower
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Weapon Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Shadow Punch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(11), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(40), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:50(40), F'dSmite-Acc/Dmg:40(46)
Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- Heal-I:50(A), Heal-I:50(3), Heal-I:50(15), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(43), ResDam-I:50(50), ResDam-I:50(50)
Level 2: Shadow Maul -- SipInsght-ToHitDeb:50(A), SipInsght-Acc/ToHitDeb:50(5), SipInsght-Acc/Rchg:50(5), SipInsght-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:50(15), Dmg-I:50(39), Dmg-I:50(39)
Level 4: Fast Healing -- Heal-I:50(A), Heal-I:50(7), Heal-I:50(7)
Level 6: Swift -- Run-I:50(A)
Level 8: Siphon Life -- Nictus-Acc/Heal:50(A), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:50(9), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen:50(9), Mako-Acc/Dmg:50(13), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:50(37), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(39)
Level 10: Indomitable Will -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx:40(A), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:40(11), DefBuff-I:50(50)
Level 12: Air Superiority -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(13), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(46), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:50(46)
Level 14: Fly -- Flight-I:50(A)
Level 16: Rise to the Challenge -- Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx:50(A), Dct'dW-Heal:50(17), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:50(17), Taunt-I:50(27), DarkWD-Slow%:50(48)
Level 18: Health -- Heal-I:50(A), Heal-I:50(19), Heal-I:50(19)
Level 20: Quick Recovery -- EndMod-I:50(A), EndMod-I:50(21), EndMod-I:50(21)
Level 22: Stamina -- EndMod-I:50(A), EndMod-I:50(23), EndMod-I:50(23)
Level 24: Mind Over Body -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(25), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(25), RctvArm-ResDam:40(34), RctvArm-EndRdx:40(43)
Level 26: Touch of Fear -- SipInsght-ToHitDeb:50(A), SipInsght-Acc/ToHitDeb:50(27), SipInsght-Acc/Rchg:50(36), SipInsght-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg:50(37), SipInsght-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:50(37)
Level 28: Soul Drain -- Oblit-Acc/Rchg:50(A), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(29), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(29), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg:20(31), Rec'dRet-Pcptn:20(36)
Level 30: Heightened Senses -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx:40(A), GftotA-Def/Rchg:40(31), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:40(31), GftotA-Def:40(36)
Level 32: Midnight Grasp -- Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg:50(A), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx:50(33), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg:50(33), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob:50(33), Dmg-I:50(34), Dmg-I:50(34)
Level 35: Boxing -- Acc-I:50(A)
Level 38: Strength of Will -- ResDam-I:50(A)
Level 41: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(42), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(42), RctvArm-ResDam:40(42), RctvArm-EndRdx:40(43)
Level 44: Weave -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx:40(A), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:40(45), GftotA-EndRdx/Rchg:40(45), GftotA-Def:40(45)
Level 47: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(48), RechRdx-I:50(48)
Level 49: Caltrops -- P'ngTtl--Rchg%:50(A)
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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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Set Bonus Totals:
- 3% DamageBuff(Smashing)
- 3% DamageBuff(Lethal)
- 3% DamageBuff(Fire)
- 3% DamageBuff(Cold)
- 3% DamageBuff(Energy)
- 3% DamageBuff(Negative)
- 3% DamageBuff(Toxic)
- 3% DamageBuff(Psionic)
- 21.1% Defense(Smashing)
- 21.1% Defense(Lethal)
- 4.25% Defense(Fire)
- 4.25% Defense(Cold)
- 5.5% Defense(Energy)
- 5.5% Defense(Negative)
- 3% Defense(Psionic)
- 12.1% Defense(Melee)
- 4.25% Defense(Ranged)
- 5.5% Defense(AoE)
- 3.6% Max End
- 3% Enhancement(Immobilize)
- 27% Enhancement(Accuracy)
- 8% FlySpeed
- 85.3 HP (6.37%) HitPoints
- 8% JumpHeight
- 8% JumpSpeed
- MezResist(Immobilize) 11%
- MezResist(Stun) 2.2%
- MezResist(Terrorized) 2.2%
- 20% Perception
- 6% (0.1 End/sec) Recovery
- 6.26% Resistance(Fire)
- 1.26% Resistance(Cold)
- 1.88% Resistance(Negative)
- 8% RunSpeed
- 4% XPDebtProtection
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"At what point do we say, 'You're mucking with our myths'?" - Harlan Ellison
Thanks for the build Heraclea,
question
Would you take air sup if you had your city traveller badge?
It's awesome mitigation in the lower levels (higher levels too for that matter).
but in an IO build if you had the chice would you keep it or use the slots elsewhere?
Feel The Burn
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If I were going on a purely defensive-oriented build, I would not take it. Combat Jumping is also attractive, especially on larger teams. On small teams and solo, AirSup > CJ; on 8 person teams, CJ > AirSup. |
Originally Posted by TerraScorcher
Thanks for the build Heraclea,
question Would you take air sup if you had your city traveller badge? It's awesome mitigation in the lower levels (higher levels too for that matter). but in an IO build if you had the chice would you keep it or use the slots elsewhere? |
On the other hand, all of my willpower builds are happy to exemp down to run anything from Posi forward for merits. The defense oriented sets (SR, Shield) do not scale down well. Losing secondary powers means opening holes. Willpower works better across the whole game. And if I am going to be doing that, I indeed want Air Superiority.
Being able to go directly to a travel power at 6 may well make the tier 2 powers look more attractive. But mine is a few months away.
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"At what point do we say, 'You're mucking with our myths'?" - Harlan Ellison
I'm looking for help on respecing my level 38 DM/WP scrapper Captain Midnight.
Cap is slotted with level 41 SOs and I'd like to start getting him IO'd.
what I'm looking for is a respec build capable of soloing AVs by 50 or sooner if possible.
I'd like to have the flight pool as my way of getting around.
Stealth too if it won't gimp me too much, but thats not nearly as important to me as flight.
I have a slight influence "Challenge"...
My Mighty War Chest is more of a half empty cigar box, I only have 24 Mill inf at the moment but I can probably rob from my alts, But best bang for the buck at least as a starting point is kind of key. I'll be gradually swapping SO's for IOs.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Feel The Burn