Emp / Sonic Duo build help

Hey folks, need a little help.

I am HORRIBLE on planning builds. My wife wants to try out a pair of emp / sonics, so I thought I would ask the community for a little help. I know there are alot of you good people out there who have great builds or are very good at planning this stuff so any help would be appreciated.

Thanks much in advance.

Well with an Emp duo you have alot going on for you. I would say the milestone levels for your duo when you both get Fort, RA's, and when you get AB... well thats just nasty! As for your /Sonic Howl will become one of your favorite tools as well as screech.

Below I have made a build and I already took into account for having AB on each other so I added +100 recharge. If you care to simulate this then take out shout and replace it with shockwave and replace the IOs there with the Force Feedback: Chance for +Recharge because with AB on you from your wife thats what you'll have +Regeneration and +Recovery. Also, your AB, in terms of regeneration should give you about 59 HP per second. So because of that I worked in some damage bonuses 29.8 percent with Assault, if your wife is in range that goes to 29.8 + 18.8 = 48.6 Damage bonus and when you have Fort on you you take 48.6 + 31.3 = 79.9 Damage bonus. Not to mention 19.7 To-Hit bonus from tactics x 2 which = 39.4 and with fort that jumps to 39.4 + 29.3 = 68.7 To-Hit Bonus. I also put in hasten because with AB it should be Perma by about 8-9 seconds. So put that baby on auto and let the good times roll. If you wanted you could drop the damage bonus in Assault for manuvers with it two slotted and you can get more recharge and defense. If you do you can assume to have 32 Defense to everything, 35 if you have the +3% Def IO.
Either way this build does not use any purples but it does use some expensive procs so replace things as needed.

Anyhow, here is the build, if you have any questions for me let me know. Also, this is only one of many ways to build your character. I myself am used to being the lone Emp/Sonic on a team but this is at least how I would approach a duo at first, perhaps someone who has duo'ed with this combo could offer some better insight.

(Sorry if the colors don't work, I will have to fix that later, late for me XD)

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.401
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One Duo Build: Level 50 Science Defender
Primary Power Set: Empathy
Secondary Power Set: Sonic Attack
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Power Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Heal Other -- ]Dct'dW-]Heal(A)], ]Dct'dW-]Heal/EndRdx(3)], ]Dct'dW-]EndRdx/Rchg(3)], ]Dct'dW-]Heal/Rchg(5)], ]Dct'dW-]Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
Level 1: Shriek -- ]Dev'n-]Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A)], ]Dev'n-]Dmg/EndRdx(15)], ]Dev'n-]Dmg/Rchg(17)], ]Dev'n-]Hold%(17)], ]Thundr-]Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19)], ]Thundr-]Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19)
Level 2: Healing Aura -- ]Dct'dW-]Heal(A)], ]Dct'dW-]Heal/EndRdx(7)], ]Dct'dW-]EndRdx/Rchg(7)], ]Dct'dW-]Heal/Rchg(9)], ]Dct'dW-]Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(9)
Level 4: Howl -- ]Posi-]Acc/Dmg(A)], ]Posi-]Dam%(11)], ]Posi-]Dmg/EndRdx(21)], ]Posi-]Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(21)], ]Posi-]Dmg/Rchg(25)], ]Ragnrk-]Knock%(31)
Level 6: Resurrect -- ]RechRdx]-I(A)
Level 8: Clear Mind -- ]EndRdx]-I(A)
Level 10: Hasten -- ]RechRdx]-I(A)], ]RechRdx]-I(11)
Level 12: Fortitude -- ]LkGmblr-]Rchg+(A)], HO:Membr(13)], HO:Membr(13)], HO:Membr(15)
Level 14: Super Speed -- Empty(A)
Level 16: Swift -- ]Run]-I(A)
Level 18: Health -- ]Numna-]Regen/Rcvry+(A)], ]Numna-]Heal(37)], ]Mrcl-]Heal(40)], ]Mrcl-]Rcvry+(40)], ]Numna-]Heal/EndRdx(50)
Level 20: Stamina -- ]P'Shift-]EndMod(A)], ]Efficacy-]EndMod/Rchg(45)], ]Efficacy-]EndMod(45)], ]Efficacy-]EndMod/Acc(46)], ]Efficacy-]EndMod/Acc/Rchg(46)
Level 22: Scream -- ]Dev'n-]Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A)], ]Dev'n-]Dmg/EndRdx(23)], ]Dev'n-]Dmg/Rchg(23)], ]Dev'n-]Hold%(25)], ]Thundr-]Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31)], ]Thundr-]Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45)
Level 24: Recovery Aura -- ]RechRdx]-I(A)], ]P'Shift-]EndMod/Rchg(40)], ]Efficacy-]EndMod/Rchg(43)
Level 26: Regeneration Aura -- ]Dct'dW-]Heal(A)], ]Dct'dW-]Heal/EndRdx(27)], ]Dct'dW-]Heal/Rchg(27)], ]Dct'dW-]Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(29)], ]Dct'dW-]Rchg(29)
Level 28: Siren's Song -- ]CSndmn-]Acc/Rchg(A)], ]CSndmn-]EndRdx/Sleep(31)], ]CSndmn-]Acc/EndRdx(34)], ]CSndmn-]Sleep/Rng(34)], ]CSndmn-]Acc/Sleep/Rchg(37)
Level 30: Assault -- ]EndRdx]-I(A)
Level 32: Adrenalin Boost -- ]Dct'dW-]Heal(A)], ]Dct'dW-]Heal/EndRdx(33)], ]Dct'dW-]Heal/Rchg(33)], ]Dct'dW-]Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(33)], ]Dct'dW-]EndRdx/Rchg(34)
Level 35: Screech -- ]Stpfy-]Acc/Rchg(A)], ]Stpfy-]EndRdx/Stun(36)], ]Stpfy-]Acc/EndRdx(36)], ]Stpfy-]Stun/Rng(36)], ]Stpfy-]Acc/Stun/Rchg(37)
Level 38: Dreadful Wail -- ]Oblit-]Dmg(A)], ]Oblit-]Acc/Rchg(39)], ]Oblit-]Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39)], ]M'Strk-]Acc/Dmg(39)
Level 41: Tactics -- ]AdjTgt-]ToHit(A)], ]AdjTgt-]ToHit/Rchg(42)], ]AdjTgt-]ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(42)], ]AdjTgt-]EndRdx/Rchg(42)], ]AdjTgt-]ToHit/EndRdx(43)], ]GSFC-]Build%(43)
Level 44: Power Build Up -- ]RechRdx]-I(A)], ]RechRdx]-I(46)
Level 47: Temp Invulnerability -- HO:Ribo(A)], HO:Ribo(48)], HO:Ribo(48)], ]S'fstPrt-]ResKB(48)
Level 49: Shout -- ]Thundr-]Acc/Dmg(A)], ]Decim-]Acc/Dmg(50)], ]Dev'n-]Acc/Dmg(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Vigilance

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You want to take Scream, Shriek and Howl as soon as possible. Then slot them before anything and everything else. The two of you, if always duo'd, should be able to skip Stamina as well and alternate RAs. A little space between them at low levels. Post AB skipping Stamina with ease.

Thanks so much for the help!

We very much appreciate the feedback and tips.

Agree with Smurphy, you won't need Fitness/Stamina in a dedicated Emp duo. Once into IO's and post AB all endurance issues are looooong gone.

Below is the working plan for my Emp/Sonic. She isn't in a dedicated duo but as part of Green Machine frequently teams with other empaths on teams of varying size.

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.401
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Rianna Sidhe (v1.00.i13 non-purpled): Level 50 Magic Defender
Primary Power Set: Empathy
Secondary Power Set: Sonic Attack
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Teleportation
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Dark Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Healing Aura -- Dct'dW-Heal(A), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(5), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(17), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Dct'dW-Rchg(31)
Level 1: Shriek -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(11), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37)
Level 2: Scream -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(9), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37)
Level 4: Howl -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(21), Posi-Dmg/Rng(29), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34)
Level 6: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(7), RechRdx-I(7)
Level 8: Clear Mind -- Range-I(A)
Level 10: Recall Friend -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
Level 12: Fortitude -- HO:Membr(A), HO:Membr(13), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(13), LkGmblr-Rchg+(21), Krma-ResKB(31)
Level 14: Super Speed -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
Level 16: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 18: Recovery Aura -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(19), RechRdx-I(19)
Level 20: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 22: Heal Other -- Dct'dW-Heal(A), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(23), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(23), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Dct'dW-Rchg(40)
Level 24: Tactics -- AdjTgt-ToHit(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(25), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(25), AdjTgt-EndRdx/Rchg(39), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx(42)
Level 26: Regeneration Aura -- Dct'dW-Heal(A), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(27), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(27), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Dct'dW-Rchg(40), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(42)
Level 28: Siren's Song -- CSndmn-Acc/Sleep/Rchg(A), CSndmn-Acc/Rchg(31), CSndmn-EndRdx/Sleep(34), CSndmn-Sleep/Rng(40), CSndmn-Heal%(42)
Level 30: Vengeance -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 32: Adrenalin Boost -- Dct'dW-Heal(A), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(33), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(33), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Dct'dW-Rchg(34), EndMod-I(43)
Level 35: Screech -- Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(A), Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(36), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun(36), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx(36), Stpfy-Stun/Rng(37)
Level 38: Dreadful Wail -- Dmg-I(A), Dmg-I(46), Dmg-I(50)
Level 41: Oppressive Gloom -- Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(A), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun(43), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx(43), Stpfy-Stun/Rng(46), Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(48)
Level 44: Dark Consumption -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(45), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(46)
Level 47: Soul Drain -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(48), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(48), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(50), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(50)
Level 49: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- EndRdx-I(A), Clrty-Stlth(15)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Vigilance

Here's a link to my old emp/sonic build along with discussions of why to take what when. This was originally built as a Green Machine spin-off trio on a server RO wasn't on at the time.

http://docs.google.com/View?id=dcwx699m_173dkr3sdm

One strong note, target assist is your friend. When we ran these as pairs and trios, coordinated alpha and coordinated target assist were critical. We even went so far as to not team at all pre-24 as I recall. The one teaming experience we had before that level was abyssmal. It wasn't bad teaming because of us, but it was bad teaming because of what everyone expect we would be and what we wouuld do, aka babysit. When the team repeatedly wiped and left only the two of us standing to finish of the spawn ... well you can imagine the results easily enough. So we went back to plan-A which was to not team at all until level 24 to 26.