If memory serves, with AR/Dev you can't cap anything. The other secondaries with lots of melee can hit it if they take ice as the epic.
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Yeah this is what I was pretty well figuring since the combat oriented IO's grant most of the +def bonuses..|
Originally Posted by Postagulous
If memory serves, with AR/Dev you can't cap anything. The other secondaries with lots of melee can hit it if they take ice as the epic.
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and dev is a set sadly devoid of that...
So perhaps I should build towards just making an extremely playable (although probably best played with a friend) ar/dev..
50s:
White Valkyrie - BS/Regen Scrap
Fear of Silence - Ninja/Dark MM
Corporate Zombie - Necro/Poison MM
Ardent Cataclysm - Stone/Fire Tank
Angelic Heart - Peacebringer
Maelstrom - Elec/Elec Brute
Novastar - Energy/Fire Blaster
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You can still soft cap to range. I put this together quickly and it is by no means optimized. It has 45% assuming unsuppressed cloaking device. With cloaking device suppressed, you'd have about 43.4%, which isn't bad. I made some sacrifices here and there, but I think the build is largely playable.|
Originally Posted by JusticeisServed
Yeah this is what I was pretty well figuring since the combat oriented IO's grant most of the +def bonuses..
and dev is a set sadly devoid of that... So perhaps I should build towards just making an extremely playable (although probably best played with a friend) ar/dev.. |
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AR-Dev: Level 50 Technology Blaster
Primary Power Set: Assault Rifle
Secondary Power Set: Devices
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Munitions Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Slug -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(5), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
Level 1: Web Grenade -- TotHntr-Acc/Rchg(A), TotHntr-EndRdx/Immob(7), TotHntr-Acc/EndRdx(46), TotHntr-Immob/Acc(50), TotHntr-Acc/Immob/Rchg(50), TotHntr-Dam%(50)
Level 2: Burst -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(9), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
Level 4: Buckshot -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Posi-Dmg/Rng(7), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), Posi-Dam%(43)
Level 6: Caltrops -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 8: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(15), Zephyr-Travel(45), Zephyr-ResKB(46)
Level 10: Targeting Drone -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(11), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(11), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(37), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(45), GSFC-Build%(48)
Level 12: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Zephyr-ResKB(A), Zephyr-Travel(15)
Level 16: Health -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A)
Level 18: Flamethrower -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Posi-Dmg/Rng(19), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), Posi-Dam%(23)
Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(21), P'Shift-End%(21), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(48)
Level 22: Cloaking Device -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(46)
Level 24: Beanbag -- Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(A), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun(25), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx(25), Stpfy-Stun/Rng(34), Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(34), Stpfy-KB%(40)
Level 26: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
Level 28: Tough -- Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Aegis-ResDam(29)
Level 30: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31)
Level 32: Full Auto -- Ragnrk-Dmg(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(33), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(33), Ragnrk-Knock%(34)
Level 35: Sniper Rifle -- ExecCtrt-Acc/Dmg(A), ExecCtrt-Dmg/EndRdx(36), ExecCtrt-Dmg/ActRdx(36), ExecCtrt-Dmg/Rng(36), ExecCtrt-Dmg/Rchg(37), ExecCtrt-Stun%(37)
Level 38: Gun Drone -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(39), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 41: Cryo Freeze Ray -- Lock-Acc/Hold(A), Lock-Acc/Rchg(42), Lock-Rchg/Hold(42), Lock-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(42), Lock-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(43), Lock-%Hold(43)
Level 44: Sleep Grenade -- CSndmn-Acc/Rchg(A), CSndmn-Acc/Sleep/Rchg(45)
Level 47: Surveillance -- ShldBrk-Acc/DefDeb(A), ShldBrk-Acc/Rchg(48)
Level 49: Body Armor -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 1: Defiance
Level 6: Ninja Run
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That's not too bad!!
Now lets say we switched it to hover and flight (just purely hypothetical).
You could get some similar defensive stats and if you hovered you could be off the ground..
That obviously won't save you from an air based AoE attack, but i'm thinking it might help you out vs the aoe's targeting the whole team (if you're above the cone right??)
50s:
White Valkyrie - BS/Regen Scrap
Fear of Silence - Ninja/Dark MM
Corporate Zombie - Necro/Poison MM
Ardent Cataclysm - Stone/Fire Tank
Angelic Heart - Peacebringer
Maelstrom - Elec/Elec Brute
Novastar - Energy/Fire Blaster
And obviously you can swap out the Ragnaroks and LotG+7.5s for cheaper.
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Yes, you can swap to hover and flight and have the same amount of defense as long as hover is toggled.
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Originally Posted by JusticeisServed
That's not too bad!!
Now lets say we switched it to hover and flight (just purely hypothetical). You could get some similar defensive stats and if you hovered you could be off the ground.. That obviously won't save you from an air based AoE attack, but i'm thinking it might help you out vs the aoe's targeting the whole team (if you're above the cone right??) |
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Yeah but mostly my question was aimed at.. a question of how much more protection from the general AoE attacks I might see..|
Originally Posted by Fury Flechette
Yes, you can swap to hover and flight and have the same amount of defense as long as hover is toggled.
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Probably more AI oriented than anything.
I'm thinking getting in the air above a group would wipe out a bunch of aoe damage.. probably do jack solo though.. haha
50s:
White Valkyrie - BS/Regen Scrap
Fear of Silence - Ninja/Dark MM
Corporate Zombie - Necro/Poison MM
Ardent Cataclysm - Stone/Fire Tank
Angelic Heart - Peacebringer
Maelstrom - Elec/Elec Brute
Novastar - Energy/Fire Blaster
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Smoke grenade is your friend -4.9 to hit for 1 minute against even level enemies. It even makes you hard to see and can be slotted with inexpensive sets that provide nice bonuses|
Originally Posted by JusticeisServed
Yeah but mostly my question was aimed at.. a question of how much more protection from the general AoE attacks I might see..
Probably more AI oriented than anything. I'm thinking getting in the air above a group would wipe out a bunch of aoe damage.. probably do jack solo though.. haha |
If you are going to go the devices with defense route you might as well get full benefits
Not sure if you would like this direction, but what about 44.9 for S/L and 38.9% for ranged? The Smoke grenade at 49 with the -ToHit also acts as a defense buff, of sorts. I'm not sure sweating out AoE is worth the effort.
Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.707
http://www.cohplanner.com/
Level 50 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Assault Rifle
Secondary Power Set: Devices
Power Pool: Fitness
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Cold Mastery
Hero Profile:
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Level 1: Burst
(A) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage
(3) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance
(3) Thunderstrike - Damage/Recharge
(5) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
(7) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
(7) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
Level 1: Web Grenade
(A) Enfeebled Operation - Accuracy/Recharge
(29) Enfeebled Operation - Accuracy/Endurance
(37) Enfeebled Operation - Accuracy/Immobilize/Recharge
(48) Enfeebled Operation - Accuracy/Immobilize
Level 2: Buckshot
(A) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage
(5) Positron's Blast - Damage/Endurance
(37) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
(40) Positron's Blast - Damage/Range
(43) Positron's Blast - Damage/Recharge
Level 4: Caltrops
(A) Curtail Speed - Accuracy/Slow
(43) Curtail Speed - Range/Slow
(43) Curtail Speed - Damage/Slow
(48) Curtail Speed - Accuracy/Endurance
Level 6: Hurdle
(A) Jumping IO
Level 8: Slug
(A) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage
(9) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance
(9) Thunderstrike - Damage/Recharge
(13) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
(17) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
(17) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
Level 10: Targeting Drone
(A) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff
(11) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge
(11) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Recharge/Endurance
(13) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge/Endurance
(15) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Endurance
(15) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Chance for Build Up
Level 12: Hover
(A) Defense Buff IO
(23) Karma - Knockback Protection
Level 14: Fly
(A) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range
(21) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range/Endurance
Level 16: Health
(A) Numina's Convalescence - Heal
(37) Numina's Convalescence - +Regeneration/+Recovery
Level 18: Sniper Rifle
(A) Explosive Strike - Damage/Knockback
(19) Explosive Strike - Accuracy/Knockback
(19) Explosive Strike - Chance for Smashing Damage
(23) Sting of the Manticore - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
(25) Sting of the Manticore - Accuracy/Damage
(25) Sting of the Manticore - Damage/Endurance
Level 20: Stamina
(A) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End
(21) Endurance Modification IO
(29) Endurance Modification IO
Level 22: Cloaking Device
(A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
(34) Gift of the Ancients - Defense/Endurance
(46) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance
(50) Serendipity - Defense/Endurance
Level 24: Combat Jumping
(A) Defense Buff IO
Level 26: M30 Grenade
(A) Explosive Strike - Damage/Knockback
(27) Explosive Strike - Accuracy/Knockback
(27) Explosive Strike - Chance for Smashing Damage
Level 28: Boxing
(A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage
(45) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance
(46) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge
(46) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
Level 30: Tough
(A) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%
(31) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance
(31) Reactive Armor - Resistance
(31) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Recharge
(33) Reactive Armor - Endurance
Level 32: Full Auto
(A) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage
(33) Positron's Blast - Damage/Endurance
(33) Positron's Blast - Damage/Recharge
(34) Positron's Blast - Damage/Range
(34) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
Level 35: Weave
(A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
(36) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance
(36) Gift of the Ancients - Defense/Endurance
(36) Serendipity - Defense/Endurance
Level 38: Gun Drone
(A) Expedient Reinforcement - Accuracy/Recharge
(39) Expedient Reinforcement - Damage/Endurance
(39) Expedient Reinforcement - Accuracy/Damage
(39) Expedient Reinforcement - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
(40) Expedient Reinforcement - Endurance/Damage/Recharge
(40) Expedient Reinforcement - Resist Bonus Aura for Pets
Level 41: Snow Storm
(A) Curtail Speed - Accuracy/Slow
(42) Curtail Speed - Endurance/Recharge/Slow
(42) Curtail Speed - Accuracy/Endurance
(42) Curtail Speed - Range/Slow
Level 44: Frozen Armor
(A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
(45) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance
(45) Gift of the Ancients - Defense/Endurance
Level 47: Hoarfrost
(A) Doctored Wounds - Heal/Recharge
(48) Harmonized Healing - Heal/Recharge
(50) Regenerative Tissue - Heal/Recharge
Level 49: Smoke Grenade
(A) Recharge Reduction IO
(50) Accuracy IO
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Level 1: Brawl
(A) Empty
Level 1: Sprint
(A) Endurance Reduction IO
Level 2: Rest
(A) Empty
Level 1: Defiance
Level 4: Ninja Run
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Hmnn well personaly I have a BLaster that is Assault Rifle & Devices
though to be onest only going to select the Targeting Drone & Gund Drone
as well as Web Grenades from the Devices Set and whack in a load of
Power Pool stuff like such the Fitness Set, Leader Ship as well.
Of cource it's probably wrong but hey it's my littl epet project to buil don
while working on my main character a Tanker.
Oh and I wont use that Bean Bag Power, sorry but I just hear that name
and feel embarassed even having it in the set even if I wont select it, why
oh why did they have to call it that O_o
I mean come on your enemy isn't going to cower in fear at the full force of
your devistating Bean Bag Attack, no matte rhow good it may be at its job
lol!
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great utility and a fantastic place to park a (relatively) cheap purple set?|
Originally Posted by Logan Storm
Oh and I wont use that Bean Bag Power...
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they could have called it 'tea bag' and I'd still find room for it.
The Nethergoat Archive: all my memories, all my characters, all my thoughts on CoH...eventually.
My City Was Gone
Hey everyone..
So i've been REALLY wanting to build one of these dispite the flaws..
I was trying to see how close I could get to capped ranged and AOE defenses. But I can't seem to get too much.. I thought if I pick up ignite drop it at the blasters feet that keeps the baddies from getting into ranged combat (too much) and forces them to range and aoe combat..
The problem being... I cannot for the life of me get over around 20% defense and still have a build that I'm happy with.
Does anyone have a build out there that can beat 20% defenses but doesn't gimp the utility of the blaster with multiple damage types and the devices offering lots of other utility?
50s:
White Valkyrie - BS/Regen Scrap
Fear of Silence - Ninja/Dark MM
Corporate Zombie - Necro/Poison MM
Ardent Cataclysm - Stone/Fire Tank
Angelic Heart - Peacebringer
Maelstrom - Elec/Elec Brute
Novastar - Energy/Fire Blaster