New Corr....

So I'm trying to decide on a new corruptor to play. I've got it down to a /rad, but I'm not sure if I want to make it an elec/rad, ice/rad (i have an ice/therm) or i've been told fire/rad.

ice/rad seems smart as the slows would stack, and single target dmg is great, along with dropping ice storm on them.

elec/rad just seems fun as I really like the elec powerset.

fire/rad I've been told use to be the one everyone went to, great dmg.

Bah I just don't know. Oh also have the name Blacklight, so ice/rad doesn't really seem to fit the name with the theme while the other 2 sets I could make work.

Anyone else got any input with these? Or suggestions of something else to pair with /rad?

In my experience, */rads tend to work a lot better on teams than solo.

Fire/Rads were exceptionally popular because of their DPS, but they're lacking in mitigation while drawing huge aggro. Hence, you might find yourself face-planting a bit more than the other options, esp. in earlier levels.

I suspect Sonic has edged out Fire with its massive -res debuff (which is esp. relevant when you're on teams). Sonic also has mitigation that Fire doesn't.

If you hate the Sonic graphics and/or sound fx (and plenty of people do), then just stick with the fire

I have a fire/rad and they are fun.

The lack of mitigation and huge aggro potential are things you need to deal with. You'll learn real quick how good your tank is. Even with a good tank you need to pace yourself at the start. Stragglers or pulling a second group will get you hammered, the debuff anchors will pull aggro like mad.

Hmm thanks for the input. Still thinking on which I'd like to play more.

Fire/rad will make you the Aggro King, but you'll be welcome in teams and on SFs where you can heal, debuff, and turn out the DPS. Solo will be rough, but the combo has some wiggle room to allow for using your power pools to maybe deal with that.

I like elec/ as well and it has some handy stuff in it (easily stackable single target hold, a VERY handy pet) and its resisted slightly less than fire (your debuffs will help with that) but I'm not fond of the T9 and the damage output is kinda low on the scale. Kinda.

Ice might be the best thing for solo, as the slows and holds will make mitigating the /rad debuff aggro easier. You'll be doing a lot of Lingering Rad + Enervating Radiation + ice storm. This is not a bad thing.

Can't help ya much on the concept issue, though. Maybe save "Blacklight" for another toon?

Haha ya thanks. Ya he'll be male, not female, and I've gone Ice/Rad, still using the name Blacklight, haven't had any problems and costume looks completely different.

Thanks again for all the input.