Here is a quick and dirty build with SO's that should level well. It will get you about the best defenses you can get without dipping into inventions. To get any better you are going to need to slot some invention sets and uniques, like a steadfast protection +3% def in tough.
Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.91
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Level 48 Natural Brute
Primary Power Set: Super Strength
Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Villain Profile:
Level 1: Punch -- Acc(A), Dmg(3), Dmg(5), RechRdx(13), EndRdx(23)
Level 1: Deflection -- DefBuff(A), DefBuff(15), DefBuff(17), EndRdx(29)
Level 2: Haymaker -- Acc(A), Dmg(3), Dmg(5), Dmg(13), RechRdx(23), EndRdx(31)
Level 4: Battle Agility -- DefBuff(A), DefBuff(17), DefBuff(21), EndRdx(31)
Level 6: Boxing -- Acc(A), Dmg(7), Dmg(7), EndRdx(11)
Level 8: Knockout Blow -- Acc(A), Dmg(9), Dmg(9), Dmg(11), EndRdx(21), RechRdx(31)
Level 10: Active Defense -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(15)
Level 12: True Grit -- Heal(A), Heal(34), Heal(37)
Level 14: Tough -- Empty(A)
Level 16: Against All Odds -- EndRdx(A)
Level 18: Rage -- RechRdx(A), RechRdx(19), RechRdx(19)
Level 20: Phalanx Fighting -- DefBuff(A)
Level 22: Combat Jumping -- DefBuff(A)
Level 24: Super Jump -- Jump(A)
Level 26: Weave -- DefBuff(A), DefBuff(27), DefBuff(27), EndRdx(29)
Level 28: Taunt -- RechRdx(A)
Level 30: Grant Cover -- EndRdx(A)
Level 32: Foot Stomp -- Acc(A), Dmg(33), Dmg(33), RechRdx(33), RechRdx(34), EndRdx(34)
Level 35: Shield Charge -- Acc(A), Dmg(36), Dmg(36), Dmg(36), RechRdx(37), RechRdx(37)
Level 38: One with the Shield -- EndRdx(A)
Level 41: [Empty]
Level 44: [Empty]
Level 47: [Empty]
Level 49: [Empty]
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Fury
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- Empty(A), Empty(25), Empty(25)
Globals: @Midnight Mystique/@Magik13
Thank you much
One quick note - until you hit L22 and can slot SO's don't slot any damage in your attacks - pre SO level brutes can rely on fury for damage, so slot enough accuracy (generally 2 DO's), end reduction and a little recharge.
Globals: @Midnight Mystique/@Magik13
Greetings,
I'm very new to the game and have started with a SS/Shield brute. I'm looking for a good general build to work on as I level and such. Any information would be appreciated. Thank You.