Ice Tank, Defense and the Cap

I've been having trouble with planning my Ice/Stone tank past 38...as far as slotting goes. I know I want to go Mu Mastery...but I am waffling on Tremor vs Static discharge. I've got myself at 47% s/l and 30% n/e defense...do I really need to keep looking at Def set bonuses now that I am past the s/l soft cap?

I will include my planner build and if you could offer tips or tweaks, I would appreciate it. This is my first Ice/ Tank....and the highest level tank I've ever done, so I am in uncharted waters.


Thanks for any help!

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.90
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Level 50 Natural Tanker
Primary Power Set: Ice Armor
Secondary Power Set: Stone Melee
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Frozen Armor -- Ksmt-Def/EndRdx(A), Ksmt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(3), GftotA-Def(3), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(5)
Level 1: Stone Fist -- S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/Rchg(5), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx(7), S'ngH'mkr-Acc/Dmg(7), Acc-I(9)
Level 2: Hoarfrost -- Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Mrcl-Heal(9), Mrcl-Heal/Rchg(11), RechRdx-I(11), RechRdx-I(13), Mrcl-Rcvry+(46)
Level 4: Chilling Embrace -- ImpSwft-Dam%(A), TmpRdns-Acc/Slow(13), TmpRdns-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow(17)
Level 6: Wet Ice -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 8: Permafrost -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), ImpArm-ResDam(15), ResDam-I(17)
Level 10: Stone Mallet -- S'ngH'mkr-Acc/Dmg(A), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx(15), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/Rchg(19), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Acc-I(21)
Level 12: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(23), RechRdx(23)
Level 14: Icicles -- Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(25), Oblit-Dmg(25), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(27), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Oblit-%Dam(42)
Level 16: Super Jump -- Jump(A)
Level 18: Glacial Armor -- GftotA-Def(A), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(43), Ksmt-Def/EndRdx(43), Ksmt-ToHit+(46)
Level 20: Fault -- RzDz-Acc/Rchg(A), RzDz-EndRdx/Stun(27), RzDz-Acc/EndRdx(29), RzDz-Stun/Rng(29), RzDz-Acc/Stun/Rchg(31), ExStrk-Dam%(45)
Level 22: Maneuvers -- GftotA-Def(A), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(43)
Level 24: Build Up -- AdjTgt-EndRdx/Rchg(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(31), RechRdx-I(31)
Level 26: Energy Absorption -- Efficacy-EndMod(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(33), Efficacy-Acc/Rchg(33), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(33), RechRdx-I(34), DefBuff-I(37)
Level 28: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(39), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(40), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(42)
Level 30: Heavy Mallet -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), FrcFbk-Rechg%(36)
Level 32: Hibernate -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 35: Tactics -- GSFC-Build%(A), ToHit-I(37)
Level 38: Seismic Smash -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Acc-I(40)
Level 41: Mu Lightning -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(42), Entrpc-Acc/Dmg(46), Entrpc-Heal%(48)
Level 44: Ball Lightning -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), Posi-Dam%(45)
Level 47: Static Discharge -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48)
Level 49: Summon Striker -- BldM'dt-Acc/Dmg(A), BldM'dt-Dmg(50), BldM'dt-Acc(50), Dmg(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(48)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), EndMod-I(21), EndMod-I(36)







+5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
+5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
+5% DamageBuff(Fire)
+5% DamageBuff(Cold)
+5% DamageBuff(Energy)
+5% DamageBuff(Negative)
+5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
+5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
+16.88% Defense(Smashing)
+16.88% Defense(Lethal)
+1.875% Defense(Fire)
+1.875% Defense(Cold)
+13.13% Defense(Melee)
+0.938% Defense(AoE)
+1.8% Max End
+5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
+9% Enhancement(Accuracy)
+5% Enhancement(Heal)
+2% Enhancement(Stun)
+182.72 HP (9.75%) HitPoints
+MezResist(Held) 2.75%
+MezResist(Immobilize) 9.9%
+MezResist(Stun) 2.2%
+27.5% (0.459 End/sec) Recovery
+32% (2.504 HP/sec) Regeneration
+1.575% Resistance(Fire)
+1.575% Resistance(Cold)
+3% Resistance(Psionic)



-Garber

I'd ditch tactics and summon striker myself, then find a home for the steadfast res/def ( likely in permafrost). Also at the start of a fight, use Energy Absorption to boost your defense. By doing this you only need to get around 35% defense via other powers and bonuses to soft cap in combat.

I'd go in a different direction entirely; ditch Permafrost, Maneuvers and Tactics and replace them with the Fighting Pool. Weave gives twice the defense as Maneuvers, and at a lower end cost. That and the Steadfast +def will allow you to back off on the S/L def bonuses considerably. You could, for instance, ditch that Oblit set in Icicles; a poor choice for that power since it has little end reduction. I also agree with Lohenien that it would make sense to drop one of the Mu powers for Tremor--Tremor is a very good power and not "skippable" in my book.

But in general, it is definitely worth soft-capping E/NE defense on an Ice tanker. It's not at all hard to do, and Energy is the most common damage type after S/L. With Weave and the SP +Def, you could get there just by 3-slotting Eradication in Icicles and Tremor.

By the way, your Smashing Haymaker and Kinetic Combat sets are underslotted for damage. You could fix that easily enough by putting any Acc/Dam set IO in the fifth slot. (IOs with Rchg and End Reduction as well are also a good choice.) The Force Feedback proc would be better in a AoE power like Tremor than in a ST power.

You also don't want to slot the Miracle +Recovery in Hoarfrost, if you do, you'll only get the benefit when Hoarfrost is up. Put it in Health instead. I like 5 Doctored Wounds in Hoarfrost, and you can put the Steadfast +Def there or in Tough if you take it.

Great. Thanks for the feedback.

I went with Maneuvers and Tactics because of the ST team aspect. At these levels and the amount of debuffs the other group members have...it might be overkill. So, I will be removing Maneuvers and Tactics (and I can sell my Gaussian's for a pretty penny)...but you really think losing Permafrost is a good idea? I can do without Static Discharge...but I figured extra Res was good. Plus it has the Slow resist....

Also, when messing around with Mids...after changing the extra slot in my ST Melee's to a damage...it puts me way over the ED cap. So I might make the extra slot recharge...or accuracy.

Thanks for the help...this is a hard build to get right (I know there is no "right") but I think I'm close with your help.

Thanks again and feel free to toss in any other advice... here is the revised build.


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Level 50 Natural Tanker
Primary Power Set: Ice Armor
Secondary Power Set: Stone Melee
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Frozen Armor -- Ksmt-Def/EndRdx(A), Ksmt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(3), GftotA-Def(3), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(5)
Level 1: Stone Fist -- S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/Rchg(5), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx(7), S'ngH'mkr-Acc/Dmg(7), Acc-I(9)
Level 2: Hoarfrost -- Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Mrcl-Heal(9), Mrcl-Heal/Rchg(11), RechRdx-I(11), RechRdx-I(13), Mrcl-Rcvry+(46)
Level 4: Chilling Embrace -- ImpSwft-Dam%(A), TmpRdns-Acc/Slow(13), TmpRdns-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow(17)
Level 6: Wet Ice -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 8: Permafrost -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), ImpArm-ResDam(15), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(17)
Level 10: Stone Mallet -- S'ngH'mkr-Acc/Dmg(A), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx(15), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/Rchg(19), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Acc-I(21)
Level 12: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(23), RechRdx(23)
Level 14: Icicles -- Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(25), Oblit-Dmg(25), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(27), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Oblit-%Dam(42)
Level 16: Super Jump -- Jump(A)
Level 18: Glacial Armor -- GftotA-Def(A), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(43), Ksmt-Def/EndRdx(43), Ksmt-ToHit+(46)
Level 20: Fault -- RzDz-Acc/Rchg(A), RzDz-EndRdx/Stun(27), RzDz-Acc/EndRdx(29), RzDz-Stun/Rng(29), RzDz-Acc/Stun/Rchg(31), ExStrk-Dam%(45)
Level 22: Boxing -- Dmg-I(A)
Level 24: Build Up -- AdjTgt-EndRdx/Rchg(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(31), RechRdx-I(31)
Level 26: Energy Absorption -- Efficacy-EndMod(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(33), Efficacy-Acc/Rchg(33), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(33), RechRdx-I(34), DefBuff-I(37)
Level 28: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(39), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(40), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(42)
Level 30: Heavy Mallet -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), RechRdx-I(36)
Level 32: Hibernate -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 35: Tough -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), ImpArm-ResDam(37), ImpArm-ResPsi(45)
Level 38: Seismic Smash -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Acc-I(40)
Level 41: Tremor -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Erad-Acc/Rchg(45), Dmg-I(48)
Level 44: Weave -- GftotA-Def(A), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(46)
Level 47: Mu Lightning -- Entrpc-Heal%(A), Entrpc-Acc/Dmg(48)
Level 49: Ball Lightning -- Posi-Dam%(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(50), Posi-Acc/Dmg(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Numna-Heal(43), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(48)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), EndMod-I(21), EndMod-I(36)
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Set Bonus Totals:

• 5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
• 5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
• 5% DamageBuff(Fire)
• 5% DamageBuff(Cold)
• 5% DamageBuff(Energy)
• 5% DamageBuff(Negative)
• 5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
• 5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
• 19.88% Defense(Smashing)
• 19.88% Defense(Lethal)
• 3% Defense(Fire)
• 3% Defense(Cold)
• 6.125% Defense(Energy)
• 6.125% Defense(Negative)
• 4.875% Defense(Psionic)
• 16.13% Defense(Melee)
• 4.563% Defense(Ranged)
• 3% Defense(AoE)
• 3.6% Max End
• 18% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 2% Enhancement(Stun)
• 5% Enhancement(Heal)
• 217.86 HP (11.63%) HitPoints
• MezResist(Held) 2.75%
• MezResist(Immobilize) 9.9%
• MezResist(Stun) 2.2%
• 24% (0.401 End/sec) Recovery
• 32% (2.504 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 1.575% Resistance(Fire)
• 1.575% Resistance(Cold)
• 6% Resistance(Psionic)

• 1.5% (0.025 End/sec) Recovery

• 2% (0.033 End/sec) Recovery

• MezResist(Immobilize) 2.2%
• 21.08 HP (1.125%) HitPoints
• 1.875% Defense(Smashing,Lethal), 0.938% Defense(Melee)

• 2.5% (0.042 End/sec) Recovery
• 35.14 HP (1.875%) HitPoints
• 5% Enhancement(Heal)

• 1.5% (0.025 End/sec) Recovery

• 2.5% (0.042 End/sec) Recovery
• 3% Resistance(Psionic)

• 3% Defense(All)

• MezResist(Immobilize) 2.2%
• 21.08 HP (1.125%) HitPoints
• 1.875% Defense(Smashing,Lethal), 0.938% Defense(Melee)

• MezResist(Stun) 2.2%
• 3% DamageBuff(All)
• 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 3.75% Defense(Melee), 1.875% Defense(Lethal), 1.875% Defense(Smashing)

• 2% (0.033 End/sec) Recovery

• 1.5% (0.025 End/sec) Recovery

• 2% (0.033 End/sec) Recovery
• 28.11 HP (1.5%) HitPoints
• 2% Enhancement(Stun)
• 2.5% Defense(Melee), 1.25% Defense(Lethal), 1.25% Defense(Smashing)

• 2% DamageBuff(All)

• 21.08 HP (1.125%) HitPoints
• 1.5% (0.025 End/sec) Recovery
• 10% (0.782 HP/sec) Regeneration

• 1.8% Max End
• MezResist(Held) 2.75%
• 2.5% Defense(Smashing,Lethal), 1.25% Defense(Melee)

• MezResist(Immobilize) 2.75%
• 28.11 HP (1.5%) HitPoints
• 3.75% Defense(Smashing,Lethal), 1.875% Defense(Melee)

• 2.5% (0.042 End/sec) Recovery
• 1.875% Defense(Psionic)
• 3% Resistance(Psionic)

• MezResist(Immobilize) 2.75%
• 28.11 HP (1.5%) HitPoints
• 3.75% Defense(Smashing,Lethal), 1.875% Defense(Melee)

• 1.8% Max End
• 3.125% Defense(Energy,Negative), 1.563% Defense(Ranged)

• 2% (0.033 End/sec) Recovery

• 10% (0.782 HP/sec) Regeneration

• 2.5% (0.042 End/sec) Recovery
• 1.575% Resistance(Fire,Cold)
• 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)

• 12% (0.939 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 35.14 HP (1.875%) HitPoints

Here's an example of what I would do with your build. It has the Fighting Pool, Tremor, and three of the Mu Mastery powers. It's also soft-capped to S/L/E/NE without EA, and has some recharge bonuses.

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Level 50 Natural Tanker
Primary Power Set: Ice Armor
Secondary Power Set: Stone Melee
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Frozen Armor -- GftotA-Def/Rchg:40(A), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:40(3), GftotA-Def:40(3), GftotA-Def/EndRdx:40(5), Ksmt-ToHit+:30(31)
Level 1: Stone Fist -- S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(A), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/Rchg:35(5), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx:35(7), S'ngH'mkr-Acc/Dmg:35(7), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(9)
Level 2: Hoarfrost -- Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg:50(A), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx:50(9), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg:50(11), Dct'dW-Heal:50(11), Dct'dW-Rchg:50(13)
Level 4: Chilling Embrace -- ImpSwft-Dam%:30(A), EndRdx-I:50(13)
Level 6: Wet Ice -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 8: Stone Mallet -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:50(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:50(15), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:50(17), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(17), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(36)
Level 10: Heavy Mallet -- S'ngH'mkr-Acc/Dmg:35(A), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx:35(15), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/Rchg:35(19), S'ngH'mkr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(19), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(21)
Level 12: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(23)
Level 14: Icicles -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(25), Erad-Dmg/Rchg:30(25), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx:50(27), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(37)
Level 16: Super Jump -- Jump-I:50(A)
Level 18: Glacial Armor -- GftotA-Def:40(A), GftotA-Def/EndRdx:40(43), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:40(43), GftotA-Def/Rchg:30(46)
Level 20: Fault -- RzDz-Acc/Rchg:30(A), RzDz-EndRdx/Stun:30(27), RzDz-Acc/EndRdx:30(29), ExStrk-Dam%:20(29)
Level 22: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt:50(A), Mocking-Acc/Rchg:50(23), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg:50(40), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng:50(42)
Level 24: Build Up -- Rec'dRet-ToHit:20(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg:20(31), RechRdx-I:50(31)
Level 26: Energy Absorption -- Efficacy-EndMod:50(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg:50(33), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg:50(33), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg:50(33), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(34), LkGmblr-Def:50(37)
Level 28: Boxing -- Acc-I:50(A)
Level 30: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx:50(34), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:50(34), Aegis-ResDam:50(36)
Level 32: Hibernate -- Heal-I:50(A)
Level 35: Tremor -- Erad-Dmg/Rchg:30(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(37), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(39), Erad-Dmg:30(43), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(45), FrcFbk-Rechg%:50(46)
Level 38: Seismic Smash -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:50(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:50(39), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:50(39), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(40), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(40)
Level 41: Weave -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx:40(A), GftotA-Def/Rchg:40(42), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:40(46), GftotA-Def:40(48)
Level 44: Mu Lightning -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:50(45), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(45)
Level 47: Ball Lightning -- Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(50)
Level 49: Static Discharge -- Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(50), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I:50(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I:50(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I:50(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+:40(A), Numna-Heal:50(42), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:40(48)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%:50(A), EndMod-I:50(21), EndMod-I:50(36)

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This is my build on live. I didnt go for Mu because I had more than enough attacks.

He is 2% under the cap for Smashing/Lethal, Energy and Negative. One application of Energy Absorption and he is good.


Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.90
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Avalanche: Level 50 Mutation Tanker
Primary Power Set: Ice Armor
Secondary Power Set: Stone Melee
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Frozen Armor -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(3), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(3), LkGmblr-Def(5)
Level 1: Stone Fist -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(5), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(7), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9)
Level 2: Stone Mallet -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(9), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13)
Level 4: Heavy Mallet -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(13), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17)
Level 6: Hoarfrost -- Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(A), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(17), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(19), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Dct'dW-Heal(21), Dct'dW-Rchg(21)
Level 8: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(23), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(23), LkGmblr-Def(25)
Level 10: Wet Ice -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 12: Chilling Embrace -- EndRdx-I(A), Taunt-I(25)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
Level 16: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(42), RechRdx-I(42)
Level 18: Glacial Armor -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(27), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(27), LkGmblr-Def(29)
Level 20: Fault -- HO:Endo(A), Amaze-Stun(29), Amaze-Stun/Rchg(31), Amaze-Acc/Stun/Rchg(31), Amaze-Acc/Rchg(31), Amaze-EndRdx/Stun(42)
Level 22: Icicles -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(43), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(43), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(43), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
Level 24: Kick -- Acc-I(A)
Level 26: Energy Absorption -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33), RechRdx-I(33)
Level 28: Tough -- EndRdx-I(A), ResDam-I(33), ResDam-I(34), ResDam-I(34), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(34)
Level 30: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(36), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(36), LkGmblr-Def(36)
Level 32: Hibernate -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 35: Tremor -- C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(37), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(39), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg(39)
Level 38: Seismic Smash -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(39), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 41: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 44: Physical Perfection -- P'Shift-End%(A)
Level 47: Taunt -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 49: Permafrost -- ResDam-I(A), ResDam-I(50), ResDam-I(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Heal-I(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(46), Numna-Heal(48), Mrcl-Rcvry+(48), Mrcl-Heal(48), RgnTis-Regen+(50)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(45), EndMod-I(46), P'Shift-End%(46)
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Set Bonus Totals:

• 3.938% Defense(Smashing)
• 3.938% Defense(Lethal)
• 3.938% Defense(Fire)
• 3.938% Defense(Cold)
• 3% Defense(Energy)
• 3% Defense(Negative)
• 3% Defense(Psionic)
• 4.875% Defense(Melee)
• 3% Defense(Ranged)
• 4.875% Defense(AoE)
• 35% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 4% Enhancement(Heal)
• 88% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• 105.42 HP (5.625%) HitPoints
• MezResist(Immobilize) 8.8%
• MezResist(Sleep) 1.65%
• MezResist(Stun) 1.65%
• MezResist(Terrorized) 2.2%
• 7.5% (0.125 End/sec) Recovery
• 62% (4.851 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 4.725% Resistance(Fire)
• 4.725% Resistance(Cold)
• 3.125% Resistance(Negative)
• 1.26% Resistance(Toxic)
• 1.26% Resistance(Psionic)

Awesome! Thanks for the help guys....I have 6 built up respecs, so I plan on playing around with my build before deciding on 1. It seems like you both got to the same result, one with more attack and the other with more Recovery and Regen.

Thanks again!

-Garber

One thing I like about Permafrost is that it allows me, with the Winter's Gift IO, to get to 100% slow resist. I think about taking Permafrost out every once in a while, but it's great as a home for the 3% DEF and I just love that slow resist.

Just as an addition to that slow resist thing, energy absorption ALSO gives you slow resist, I believe per person hit although I may be wrong. I know my ice tank with permafrost becomes slow immune at one person hit by EA without any slow resist from IOs.

[edit] Just checked CoD and it looks like EA gives a nonstacking 20% slow resist, so it doesn't matter how many people you hit its always 20%. Still, thats enough to cap your slow res if you already have permafrost.