Is this for a leveling build? or a final build.
If it is for a final build go for defensive bonuses. Try to get to 42.5% - 44% melee, ranged, and AoE defense without hide toggled on.
If it is for a leveling build, anything cheap.
Your character does not have capped defense. Depending on your AT the cap is between 175% - 225%. Your defense is not teal in the combat window, it can go higher. STOP SAYING IT IS CAPPED! The correct term is Soft Cap.
I enjoy playing in Mids. I specialize in Melee Characters, other AT's usually bore me.
Here is an example build I quickly put together for a final build. I in no way believe it is optimized. It could definitely use some tweaking, but it should help you see what sets are worth using.
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Level 50 Natural Stalker
Primary Power Set: Dual Blades
Secondary Power Set: Ninjitsu
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Fighting
Villain Profile:
Level 1: Power Slice -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(3), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mako-Dam%(40)
Level 1: Hide -- Krma-ResKB(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+(7)
Level 2: Nimble Slash -- T'Death-Dam%(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(34), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(43), T'Death-Acc/Dmg(50)
Level 4: Ablating Strike -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(23), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(23), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46), Achilles-ResDeb%(50)
Level 6: Assassin's Blades -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(7), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(17), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), T'Death-Dam%(19)
Level 8: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(9), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(9), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(13), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(15), GSFC-Build%(15)
Level 10: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), Krma-ResKB(11)
Level 12: Placate -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(13)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
Level 16: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 18: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A)
Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(21), P'Shift-EndMod(21)
Level 22: Kuji-In Rin -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 24: Ninja Reflexes -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx(A), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(25), GftotA-Def(25), GftotA-Run+(40)
Level 26: Danger Sense -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(A), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(27), GftotA-Def(27), GftotA-Run+(39)
Level 28: Sweeping Strike -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Rchg(29), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(29), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Erad-%Dam(39)
Level 30: Kuji-In Sha -- Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(A), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(31), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(31), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Dct'dW-Heal(34), S'fstPrt-ResKB(46)
Level 32: Vengeful Slice -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(33), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Mako-Dam%(50)
Level 35: One Thousand Cuts -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(36), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Oblit-%Dam(37)
Level 38: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 41: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), Aegis-ResDam(42), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(42), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(42), Aegis-EndRdx/Rchg(43), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 44: Weave -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx(A), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(45), GftotA-Def(45), GftotA-Run+(45)
Level 47: Smoke Flash -- Acc-I(A), Acc-I(48), RechRdx-I(48), RechRdx-I(48)
Level 49: Kuji-In Retsu -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Assassination
Level 6: Ninja Run
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Your character does not have capped defense. Depending on your AT the cap is between 175% - 225%. Your defense is not teal in the combat window, it can go higher. STOP SAYING IT IS CAPPED! The correct term is Soft Cap.
I enjoy playing in Mids. I specialize in Melee Characters, other AT's usually bore me.
that looks good i'm in the middle of getting to 34 though i'm just wondering why leaping pool ? i've been using the speed pool but i really wanted to respec and get teleport because ya know super speed ya can't clear everything lol but i'm not sure of anything yet this is my highest villian if that tells ya anything lol.
Few reasons why I choose leaping. 1. Can slot a Karma for KB prot. 2. Can pop a LotG +rech in there. 3. Super Jump is good for clearing buildings in Grandville. 4. I personally don't like Super Speed.
Your character does not have capped defense. Depending on your AT the cap is between 175% - 225%. Your defense is not teal in the combat window, it can go higher. STOP SAYING IT IS CAPPED! The correct term is Soft Cap.
I enjoy playing in Mids. I specialize in Melee Characters, other AT's usually bore me.
good enough answer lol i really need to get a respec and fix everything on this guy since its my main villian lol but can't find people to do the mish yet
The leaping pool also gives you a small bonus to defense (Combat Jumping) that can help you to get to the soft capped numbers.
whats the def cap anyway never really looked for it lol just been playing and lvling i'm 37 now
base def 0.00
ranged 27.09
melee 27.09
aoe 68.61
smash 6.92
lethal 6.92
fire 6.92
cold 6.92
energy 6.92
negative 6.92
psi 0.00
that is with ninja reflex/sense danger/hide
all DB attacks have max slots except for placate & build up
secondaries-
hide 1 slot
ninja reflex 2
sense danger 2
kuji-in rin 1
caltrops 2
kuji-in sha 2
smoke flash 1
blinding powder 1
speed pool
flurry/super speed 1 each (going to respec for leap)
no fitness or anything else yet only 37 atm :-P
The defense Cap is around 200%. Varying between different AT's.
You only need to get your defense to 45% to positional or typed. Since Ninja Reflexes and Danger Sense are positional (Melee, Ranged, AoE) then it is best to work on positional and not typed defense (Smashing, Lethal, Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative, Psi (far as I know there is no toxic defense)). The reson 45% is the magical number is because even level mobs have a base of 50% to hit. Because mobs always have a 5% chance to hit, you only need to get your defense to 45%.
Hope that helps.
Your character does not have capped defense. Depending on your AT the cap is between 175% - 225%. Your defense is not teal in the combat window, it can go higher. STOP SAYING IT IS CAPPED! The correct term is Soft Cap.
I enjoy playing in Mids. I specialize in Melee Characters, other AT's usually bore me.
i've been using mostly inventions for awhile and some vender bought enhancements and i'm wondering what the best sets are for my DB/Nin stalker anyone know ?