Fort Build - (Almost) No Budget.

Hi guys, I was hoping you good people could have a look at my build and see if I'm missing anything horrible or if you have any general slotting advice/nitpicks that would be great. I'm having a lot of fun with this Fort and am looking forward to start putting together it's finaly build.

I am quite attached to Psi Tornado just for a another AoE to spam when Dark Oblit isn't up against big spawns. I know its animation is slow (and its not really optimum) but I quite like the power and the fact I can put a Force Feedback proc in to feed my obsession with recharge to get Psychic Wail back even quicker! Also, this build is mainly based on Silas' Fort since I thought it was such a great build (and thanks again to him for the ideas!)

Well, here it is, feel free to tear it apart if you so wish.

Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.704
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My Little Pwny: Level 50 Natural Arachnos Widow
Primary Power Set: Fortunata Training
Secondary Power Set: Fortunata Teamwork
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Telekinetic Blast -- KinCrsh-Rchg/KB(A), KinCrsh-Rechg/EndRdx(3), KinCrsh-Acc/KB(3), KinCrsh-Dmg/KB(5), KinCrsh-Acc/Dmg/KB(5), KinCrsh-Dmg/EndRdx/KB(9)
Level 1: Combat Training: Defensive -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(34)
Level 2: Subdue -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(11), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13)
Level 4: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- RedFtn-Def(A), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(19), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(37), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(37), RedFtn-EndRdx(39), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(39)
Level 6: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(7), RechRdx-I(7)
Level 8: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 10: Indomitable Will -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
Level 12: Dominate -- Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(A), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(15), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(17), Apoc-Dam%(17), UbrkCons-Dam%(19)
Level 14: Super Speed -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(21)
Level 16: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 18: Health -- Mrcl-Heal(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(21), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(23)
Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(23), P'Shift-EndMod(25), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(25)
Level 22: Foresight -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), DefBuff-I(27), DefBuff-I(27)
Level 24: Mind Link -- LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(A), RedFtn-Def(29), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(29), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(31), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(31), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
Level 26: Mask Presence -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 28: Confuse -- CoPers-Conf(A), CoPers-Conf/Rchg(33), CoPers-Acc/Conf/Rchg(33), CoPers-Acc/Rchg(33), CoPers-Conf/EndRdx(34), CoPers-Conf%(50)
Level 30: Psionic Tornado -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(34), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(36), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), Posi-Dam%(43), FrcFbk-Rechg%(50)
Level 32: Psychic Wail -- Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(A), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(36), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Armgdn-Dam%(37), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40)
Level 35: Aim -- AdjTgt-Rchg(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(40), AdjTgt-EndRdx/Rchg(40), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(43), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx(46)
Level 38: Tactical Training: Vengeance -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 41: Gloom -- Decim-Dmg/Rchg(A), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(42), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Decim-Acc/Dmg(43)
Level 44: Dark Obliteration -- Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(A), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(45), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Ragnrk-Knock%(46), Posi-Dam%(46)
Level 47: Maneuvers -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(48), RedFtn-EndRdx(48), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(48), RedFtn-Def(50)
Level 49: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Conditioning
Level 0: Ninja Run
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Set Bonus Totals:

• 16% DamageBuff(Smashing)
• 16% DamageBuff(Lethal)
• 16% DamageBuff(Fire)
• 16% DamageBuff(Cold)
• 16% DamageBuff(Energy)
• 16% DamageBuff(Negative)
• 16% DamageBuff(Toxic)
• 16% DamageBuff(Psionic)
• 3% Defense(Smashing)
• 3% Defense(Lethal)
• 3% Defense(Fire)
• 3% Defense(Cold)
• 7.38% Defense(Energy)
• 7.38% Defense(Negative)
• 3% Defense(Psionic)
• 3% Defense(Melee)
• 11.8% Defense(Ranged)
• 3% Defense(AoE)
• 4.5% Max End
• 48% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• 4% Enhancement(Confused)
• 123.8% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 5% FlySpeed
• 76.3 HP (7.12%) HitPoints
• 5% JumpHeight
• 5% JumpSpeed
• Knockback (Mag -3)
• Knockup (Mag -3)
• MezResist(Immobilize) 12.1%
• 19.5% (0.34 End/sec) Recovery
• 32% (1.72 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 2.5% Resistance(Smashing)
• 10.4% Resistance(Fire)
• 10.4% Resistance(Cold)
• 1.26% Resistance(Energy)
• 1.26% Resistance(Negative)
• 8% RunSpeed

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curious to see what veterans think of his build....considering trying it.....only questions tho -

with no self heal why not take aid self?

how is the endurance issues with this build?

how does this build do when trying to farm?

End is fine on this build.

Potentially taking Aid Self for i19 though not sure, since I get plenty of greens/oranges and can stock up for more important situations.

I wouldn't farm with it personally, as I have better toons for that, but I guess it could pretty easily against the right foes.

Looks pretty mean. And as for the aid self option I've never needed it on mine, and mine's a melee fort. Controls + softcapped defenses means dying isn't something you see too often, esp with an "oh ****" button as potent as psy wail.

And psy wail is the -only- reason I went in as a melee fort... it's that friggin nice. What's even nicer is having 31.5% global damage + double FU + double assault + aim (total 171.5%) before firing it off!

Again, nice looking build.

Thanks Person34, i totally agree with the fact that you don't really need Aid Self. Your fort sounds like great fun as well! I find myself just using Psychic Wail pretty much everytime it's up, instead of an "Oh £&@!" button, as it's up every few minutes with a high recharge build.

Stacking assaults sounds like a solid idea, and I Lunge and Dart Burst while I was levelling up for some variety and to ramp up my ST damage from the hidden status. So many great options to go with SoA toons!

Glad you found the guide helpful

For my build though, most (if not all) of the credit should be given to Kahlan. He helped me with my build (which is a slight rework of his build, heh).

I can't look at it indepth atm (at work, boo hiss) but will take a proper look when I get home. Looks very solid.

The Aid Self thing I had been contemplating myself for i19. There isn't really anything else I'd want and would be decent with minimal slotting. It's basically a free respite, especially nice given how easily you can fire it with the defense Forts have.

I dunno, I'll have to do some playing with Mids. Psi Nado with the FFB is definitely a good idea, I'll have to give it serious thought.

I refuse to change my stance on Psy Scream though

I haven't messed around with a Fort build in over a year, but I remember on mine I used Dart Burst instead of Psy Scream. All of the numbers are better except it has a shorter range, just another option if you want more AoE.

Regarding Aid Self, I've found it pretty useful when soloing, but much less so on a team. So, if your playstyle involves a fiar bit of the former, go for it. If not, then there's probably better options.

Widow's don't get End management? Thier base recovery is higher than the standard due to Conditioning. That means Stamina, Miracle and Numina are boosting a higher base number. Right now Miracle and Numina are easier to get than ever with a-merits and Stamina isn't even going to take a power slot soon.

Yeah, I don't solo much unless I'm switching sides or getting a badge mission for an Accolade really. I think I'll respec into Aid Self and see how it plays out.

You really want to get Mind Link and Hasten perma on an expensive Fort build.

To give you some different slotting ideas, this is what I'm running on live:


The goal was Dominate > Subdue > Gloom ST attack chain, with as much AoE as I could stuff in.

Yes, some of the Fort AoEs are less than stellar. But in my opinion even mediocre AoE damage is better than zero AoE damage.

Psi nado is also a choice spot for the FF Proc.

The build is softcapped to both Ranged & AoE with Mask Presence running while suppressed.

Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.81
http://www.cohplanner.com/

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