I've played both sets (though not together). Perf shifter +end proc & miracle unique & numina's unique should solve the problem. My SS/DA can run *all* the DA toggles + Tough and Weave on those 3 IOs plus whatever +rec I picked up by accident while slotting for other things.
Good to know, thanks!
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Yeah, SS/SD eats End like the Devs nerf Regen. 
From what I can tell, you either need to slot IO Sets for +Recovery, or carry a tray full of Blues. Guess that's the trade-off for the awesome of Shield Charge+Footstomp.
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Originally Posted by Dr_Unholy
The only problem I'm having is that the combo is an end-pig. I'm wondering what the best way to IO is to remedy this and not cut into the potential to soft-cap? Are the passive + End health IOs, the two + end accolades, and the + end IO in Stamina enough to eventually solve this issue or would you guys suggest going further and slotting for +end and +end regeneration bonuses when able?
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Even then, you will have issues unless you simply hold back.
But on a Softcapped, 50-60% global recharge build - you will still have issues.
That's the monster that is SS, regardless of what some people might think.
Luckily, once you are softcapped you will have little need for anything but blues and greens. Keep your tray full of these.
I also usually keep 1 crafted recovery serum (5 uses) for long, drawn out fights (the ITF for example has a couple of these).
I stalled out leveling the toon. I think I'm going to keep him safe until the next DXP weekend and make a push to get him into the proper IO range then (35-40). But, yeah, I imagine it's amazing when the end drain is managed.
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Originally Posted by Dr_Unholy
I stalled out leveling the toon. I think I'm going to keep him safe until the next DXP weekend and make a push to get him into the proper IO range then (35-40). But, yeah, I imagine it's amazing when the end drain is managed.
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Well, if you're willing to spend the money you can acquire and slot the miracle unique now, believe perf shifter goes as low as L20 as well.
And at L27, you can slot the Numi unique.
Until you're capable of getting the accolades, that should alleviate some of your issues. Be sure to heavily slot for End Rdx, especialy footstomp & KO Blow.
I've got SS/Shield brute in the mid 20s and I'm enjoying myself quite a bit, it seems to be a really fun and fairly sturdy (for a /Shield character) combo.
The only problem I'm having is that the combo is an end-pig. I'm wondering what the best way to IO is to remedy this and not cut into the potential to soft-cap? Are the passive + End health IOs, the two + end accolades, and the + end IO in Stamina enough to eventually solve this issue or would you guys suggest going further and slotting for +end and +end regeneration bonuses when able?
Virtue:
Miserya - 50 EM/ELA Brute (Perma-shelved)
Adriana Rayne - 42 Katana/Dark Scrapper
Cyberpulse - 26 Super Strength/Willpower Brute
Steel Heart - 24 Invuln/Super Strength Tanker