Softcapping Claws/WP?

I've recently rolled one of these, and so far it's been fun. Looking ahead, can they be softcapped for S/L defense? I've been messing around with Mids for a while but I couldn't come up with anything worthwhile. Also, do these sets have good synergy in the first place?

In my opinion, this is probably one of the better scrapper builds I've created. Unfortunately, I'll never get around to making this toon myself.


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Level 50 Technology Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Claws
Secondary Power Set: Willpower
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Strike -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), HO:Nucle(13)
Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(42), Aegis-ResDam(45), Numna-Heal(45), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(46), Numna-Heal/Rchg(46)
Level 2: Mind Over Body -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(5), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(17), GA-3defTpProc(40)
Level 4: Slash -- Hectmb-Dmg(A), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg(7), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Hectmb-Dam%(15), Achilles-ResDeb%(15)
Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), HO:Enzym(40), HO:Enzym(40)
Level 8: Follow Up -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), HO:Nucle(11)
Level 10: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), Ksmt-ToHit+(33)
Level 12: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(42), Zephyr-ResKB(48)
Level 16: Rise to the Challenge -- HO:Golgi(A), HO:Golgi(17), HO:Golgi(29)
Level 18: Focus -- Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(19), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(21), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(21), Apoc-Dam%(25)
Level 20: Quick Recovery -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(29), EndMod-I(31)
Level 22: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(25), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(27)
Level 24: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), RctvArm-ResDam(31), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(33), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(37), RctvArm-EndRdx(39)
Level 26: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), HO:Enzym(34), HO:Enzym(34)
Level 28: Heightened Senses -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), HO:Enzym(34), HO:Enzym(36)
Level 30: Fast Healing -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(31), Numna-Heal/Rchg(33)
Level 32: Eviscerate -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Rchg(39), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(43)
Level 35: Confront -- Mocking-Taunt(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(36), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(36), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(37), Mocking-Taunt/Rng(37)
Level 38: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(39)
Level 41: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(42), EndMod-I(43)
Level 44: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), HO:Enzym(45), HO:Enzym(46)
Level 47: Spin -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Rchg(48), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(48)
Level 49: Jump Kick -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(50), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(50), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 1: Sprint -- ULeap-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 1: Critical Hit
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Set Bonus Totals:

• 28.5% Defense(Smashing)
• 28.5% Defense(Lethal)
• 16.9% Defense(Fire)
• 16.9% Defense(Cold)
• 17.6% Defense(Energy)
• 17.6% Defense(Negative)
• 6% Defense(Psionic)
• 17.3% Defense(Melee)
• 14.1% Defense(Ranged)
• 13.8% Defense(AoE)
• 5.4% Max End
• 15% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• 47.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 10% FlySpeed
• 190.8 HP (14.2%) HitPoints
• 10% JumpHeight
• 10% JumpSpeed
• Knockback (Mag -4)
• Knockup (Mag -4)
• MezResist(Held) 2.75%
• MezResist(Immobilize) 14.9%
• 6% (0.1 End/sec) Recovery
• 40% (2.24 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 2.52% Resistance(Fire)
• 2.52% Resistance(Cold)
• 20% RunSpeed

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Good synergy? Absolutely. It's a fast and efficient set, and quite the early bloomer that is strong out of the block.

Possible to softcap S/L? Yup, Claws showed that, and his is a fantastic build, but also quite pricey. I'd say likely a build in the billions...yup that's a B, billions. Some would argue against slotting for defense at all on a /WP toon. Slot for your strengths, build on +HP and regen, throw in + recharge. There's something to be said for that outlook and even with just SO's, you'll be strong all the way to 50. But here's the thing with Willpower, it's about the layers, ungodly regen levels, hassle free endurance/recovery, solid resists and basic defenses for an all around solid secondary. But kick it up a notch or two, if you can get those defenses up to say, the 30's, then you'll be only one small purp insp away from softcapping in those really tough battles and you won't be hit nearly as much just running normal. Now you're a total package.

I took it a step further than that, I softcapped both S/L and E/N (who cares about fire and cold). Now matched with my ungodly regen/recovery and solid resists and I'm practically unstoppable solo. Still try for +HP and regen/recovery and +recharge, but defense is where it's at. Solo you'll be a blender of blades and death that is untouchable. In a group, when things go bad and the team wipes, you'll still be there swinging away and waiting for them to come back from the hospital.

Here is my build, granted its for my Brute, but it should work the same way for you.

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Packmaster - Rikti Hunter: Level 50 Magic Brute
Primary Power Set: Claws
Secondary Power Set: Willpower
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Swipe -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), KntkC'bat-Knock%(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(39), P'ngS'Fest-Acc/Dmg(40), P'ngS'Fest-Dmg/Rchg(40)
Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Heal(37), Heal-I(37)
Level 2: Mind Over Body -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam(3), RctvArm-EndRdx(3), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(5), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(37)
Level 4: Fast Healing -- RgnTis-Regen+(A), Heal-I(5)
Level 6: Spin -- Erad-%Dam(A), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(7), Erad-Dmg(7), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(15), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(36), C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(36)
Level 8: Follow Up -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Rec'dRet-ToHit(11), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(13)
Level 10: Indomitable Will -- Ksmt-ToHit+(A)
Level 12: Combat Jumping -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(13), LkGmblr-Rchg+(42), LkGmblr-Def(43)
Level 14: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 16: Rise to the Challenge -- Heal-I(A), Heal-I(17), Heal-I(17)
Level 18: Focus -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(19), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Thundr-Acc/Dmg(23), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(23), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36)
Level 20: Quick Recovery -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(21), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(21)
Level 22: Kick -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(31), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(43), KntkC'bat-Knock%(43)
Level 24: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam(25), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(25), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
Level 26: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(27), LkGmblr-Rchg+(27)
Level 28: Heightened Senses -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(29), LkGmblr-Rchg+(29)
Level 30: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(31), LkGmblr-Rchg+(31)
Level 32: Shockwave -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(33), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), Posi-Dam%(34), Zinger-Acc/Rchg(34)
Level 35: Health -- Heal-I(A), Heal-I(40)
Level 38: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(39), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(42)
Level 41: Slash -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(42), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(45), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50), Achilles-ResDeb%(50)
Level 44: Super Jump -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(45)
Level 47: Strength of Will -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam(48), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(48), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
Level 49: Tactics -- Rec'dRet-ToHit(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(46), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(46), KntkC'bat-Knock%(46)
Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 1: Fury

Thanks all, having these three different builds gives me a much better idea of what /WP is capable of. I hadn't even dreamed softcapping was possible for more than two damage types, which is why I originally asked for just S/L. Now I can see I have a lot more options, so I'll have to chew on that for a bit and rethink exactly where I want to take this character.

My first scrapper and sentimental favorite, though my Elec/SD scrapper is better AoE.

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.703
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Level 50 Magic Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Claws
Secondary Power Set: Willpower
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Concealment
Ancillary Pool: Darkness Mastery
Hero Profile:
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Level 1: Swipe
(A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage
(15) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance
(15) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge
(34) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
(34) Pounding Slugfest - Accuracy/Damage
(40) Pounding Slugfest - Disorient Bonus

Level 1: High Pain Tolerance
(A) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%
(3) Reactive Armor - Resistance
(3) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance
(17) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Recharge
(17) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge

Level 2: Mind Over Body
(A) Reactive Armor - Resistance
(5) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance
(5) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Recharge
(31) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge

Level 4: Fast Healing
(A) Numina's Convalescence - Heal
(7) Numina's Convalescence - Heal/Endurance

Level 6: Strike
(A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage
(7) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance
(9) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge
(21) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
(25) Pounding Slugfest - Accuracy/Damage
(31) Pounding Slugfest - Disorient Bonus

Level 8: Combat Jumping
(A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
(9) Luck of the Gambler - Defense

Level 10: Spin
(A) Cleaving Blow - Accuracy/Damage
(11) Cleaving Blow - Damage/Endurance
(11) Cleaving Blow - Accuracy/Recharge
(34) Eradication - Damage
(42) Eradication - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
(43) Eradication - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge

Level 12: Indomitable Will
(A) Gift of the Ancients - Defense/Endurance
(13) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
(13) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
(43) Serendipity - Defense/Endurance/Recharge

Level 14: Super Jump
(A) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range
(23) Blessing of the Zephyr - Knockback Reduction (4 points)

Level 16: Hurdle
(A) Empty

Level 18: Health
(A) Numina's Convalescence - +Regeneration/+Recovery
(19) Numina's Convalescence - Heal
(19) Miracle - +Recovery

Level 20: Slash
(A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage
(21) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance
(31) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge
(46) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge

Level 22: Rise to the Challenge
(A) Numina's Convalescence - Heal
(23) Numina's Convalescence - Heal/Endurance

Level 24: Quick Recovery
(A) Performance Shifter - EndMod
(25) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End
(48) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy

Level 26: Focus
(A) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
(27) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
(27) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage
(37) Maelstrom's Fury - Accuracy/Damage
(37) Maelstrom's Fury - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
(37) Maelstrom's Fury - Damage/Recharge

Level 28: Heightened Senses
(A) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance
(29) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
(29) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
(43) Gift of the Ancients - Defense/Endurance

Level 30: Boxing
(A) Empty

Level 32: Tough
(A) Reactive Armor - Resistance
(33) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance
(33) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Recharge
(33) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge

Level 35: Weave
(A) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance
(36) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
(36) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
(36) Gift of the Ancients - Defense/Endurance

Level 38: Eviscerate
(A) Obliteration - Damage
(39) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge
(39) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge
(39) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
(40) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
(40) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage

Level 41: Stealth
(A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense
(42) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
(42) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance

Level 44: Torrent
(A) Siphon Insight - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge
(45) Siphon Insight - ToHit Debuff
(45) Siphon Insight - Accuracy/ToHit Debuff
(45) Siphon Insight - Accuracy/Recharge
(46) Siphon Insight - ToHit Debuff/Endurance/Recharge
(46) Siphon Insight - Chance for +ToHit

Level 47: Dark Blast
(A) Siphon Insight - Accuracy/Recharge
(48) Siphon Insight - Accuracy/ToHit Debuff
(48) Siphon Insight - ToHit Debuff
(50) Siphon Insight - ToHit Debuff/Endurance/Recharge
(50) Siphon Insight - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge
(50) Siphon Insight - Chance for +ToHit

Level 49: Acrobatics
(A) Endurance Reduction IO

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Level 1: Brawl
(A) Empty

Level 1: Sprint
(A) Empty

Level 2: Rest
(A) Empty

Level 1: Critical Hit
Level 0: Ninja Run

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