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More than you wanted to know about how defense works: http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=121258|
Originally Posted by Project 28
Hey all and thanks for taking a look at this. I'm looking at IO'ing my SD/Elec tank as he is almost 50. I have not messed with IOs before and I'm kinda lost by looking at all of them. My budget is around 500mil. I'm looking for help with his build and then of course IOs. I don't really know much about soft caps or anything so any information would help.
Thanks in advance |
tl:dr version, you want 45% defence to all the positions (melee/ranged/AoE), any extra just helps with debuffs and foes with +to-hit most of the time.
Fortunately this is very easily attainable with a shield tank with fairly minimal IOing.
Example:
Deflection and battle agility give you a little under 23% def to all slotted.
Phalanx fighting gives you 5% def all unenhanceable
Weave gives you 8% def all slotted
Combat jumping gives you 3% def all 1 slotted.
So that's 39% def all with no IOs. Now throw in a steadfast protection res/def unique for 3% def all and you're nearly there. The last bit can be done pretty cheaply and in various ways.
One set of touch of death, one set of mako's bite, and one set of 5 sciroccos dervish will softcap you, but there are cheaper alternatives using multistrike and red fortune for example that might be preferable.
You can then use the bulk of your 500M to improve recovery and recharge, or splash it on HOs for active defense to improve your def debuff resists..
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In addition to what Minotaur mentioned, if you're planning to get Build-Up, six slotting it with Gaussian's is a good choice--it gives a 2.5% def bonus to all three positions.
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Good point.|
Originally Posted by Finduilas
In addition to what Minotaur mentioned, if you're planning to get Build-Up, six slotting it with Gaussian's is a good choice--it gives a 2.5% def bonus to all three positions.
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There is something to be said for going over the 45% if you intend to tank some ITFs, Cimerorans do a considerable amount of -def, so being far enough over 45% that the first hit (adjusted by your debuff resist) doesn't uncap you is handy.
It's true. This game is NOT rocket surgery. - BillZBubba
This is my farm build on my Sheild/Elec Tank. Shakey 2013, lvl 50, Freedom Server
Let me know what you think.
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Hey all and thanks for taking a look at this. I'm looking at IO'ing my SD/Elec tank as he is almost 50. I have not messed with IOs before and I'm kinda lost by looking at all of them. My budget is around 500mil. I'm looking for help with his build and then of course IOs. I don't really know much about soft caps or anything so any information would help.
Thanks in advance