DB/EA Brute

Okay, so I don't need to fuss with that accursed island area, I gone and made myself a Brute.

I'm new at this damage concept-thingey, and wouldn't mind some pointers about it.

I've devised a tough-ish looking Brute (made at first through concept) and would like to know what can be done with it.

I'm hoping what I've got will work... but I don't know till its there.

Planning on mainly 50s-content end game with it, so kinda relying on the Acc/Def Alpha to compensate for its obvious accuracy deficency. I mean, making sure I can hit and a bit more def...

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Cross Sting: Level 50 Mutation Brute
Primary Power Set: Dual Blades
Secondary Power Set: Energy Aura
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Villain Profile:
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Level 1: Nimble Slash
(A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage: Level 35
(3) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance: Level 35
(13) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge: Level 35
(37) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 35


Level 1: Kinetic Shield
(A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance: Level 50
(5) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50
(19) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50
(36) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50


Level 2: Ablating Strike
(A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage: Level 35
(3) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance: Level 35
(13) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge: Level 35
(36) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 35


Level 4: Power Shield
(A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance: Level 50
(5) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50
(19) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50
(37) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50


Level 6: Typhoon's Edge
(A) Scirocco's Dervish - Accuracy/Damage: Level 50
(7) Scirocco's Dervish - Damage/Endurance: Level 50
(7) Scirocco's Dervish - Damage/Recharge: Level 50
(36) Scirocco's Dervish - Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50
(40) Scirocco's Dervish - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance: Level 50


Level 8: Blinding Feint
(A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage: Level 35
(9) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance: Level 35
(9) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge: Level 35
(34) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 35
(40) Rectified Reticle - To Hit Buff/Recharge: Level 20
(40) Rectified Reticle - Increased Perception: Level 20


Level 10: Entropy Shield
(A) Endurance Reduction IO: Level 50


Level 12: Kick
(A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage: Level 35
(43) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance: Level 35
(43) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge: Level 35
(43) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 35


Level 14: Tough
(A) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance: Level 40
(15) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge: Level 40
(15) Reactive Armor - Resistance: Level 40
(17) Reactive Armor - Endurance: Level 40


Level 16: Energy Protection
(A) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/Endurance: Level 30
(39) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%: Level 30


Level 18: Dampening Field
(A) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/Endurance: Level 30
(39) Steadfast Protection - Knockback Protection: Level 30


Level 20: Weave
(A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance: Level 50
(21) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50
(21) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50
(23) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50


Level 22: Energy Cloak
(A) Gift of the Ancients - Defense/Endurance: Level 40
(23) Gift of the Ancients - Run Speed +7.5%: Level 40


Level 24: Vengeful Slice
(A) Hecatomb - Damage: Level 50
(25) Hecatomb - Damage/Recharge: Level 50
(25) Hecatomb - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 50
(34) Hecatomb - Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50
(46) Hecatomb - Damage/Endurance: Level 50


Level 26: Sweeping Strike
(A) Armageddon - Damage: Level 50
(27) Armageddon - Damage/Recharge: Level 50
(27) Armageddon - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 50
(34) Armageddon - Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50
(46) Armageddon - Damage/Endurance: Level 50


Level 28: Energy Drain
(A) Miracle - Heal/Recharge: Level 40
(29) Miracle - Heal: Level 40
(29) Healing IO: Level 50
(31) Efficacy Adaptor - EndMod/Recharge: Level 50
(31) Efficacy Adaptor - EndMod/Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50
(31) Efficacy Adaptor - Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50


Level 30: Combat Jumping
(A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50


Level 32: Maneuvers
(A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance: Level 50
(33) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50
(33) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50
(33) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50


Level 35: Conserve Power
(A) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50


Level 38: Overload
(A) Kismet - Defense/Recharge: Level 30
(39) Kismet - Accuracy +6%: Level 30


Level 41: Superior Conditioning
(A) Performance Shifter - EndMod: Level 50
(42) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge: Level 50
(42) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy: Level 50
(42) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End: Level 50


Level 44: Physical Perfection
(A) Miracle - Heal: Level 40
(45) Miracle - +Recovery: Level 40
(45) Performance Shifter - EndMod: Level 50
(45) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge: Level 50
(46) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy: Level 50
(50) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End: Level 50


Level 47: Tactics
(A) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff: Level 50
(48) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge: Level 50
(48) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge/Endurance: Level 50
(48) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Recharge/Endurance: Level 50
(50) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Endurance: Level 50
(50) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Chance for Build Up: Level 50


Level 49: Assault
(A) Endurance Reduction IO: Level 50


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Level 1: Brawl
(A) Accuracy IO: Level 50


Level 1: Sprint
(A) Celerity - +Stealth: Level 50


Level 2: Rest
(A) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50


Level 1: Fury
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift
(A) Run Speed IO: Level 50


Level 2: Hurdle
(A) Jumping IO: Level 50


Level 2: Health
(A) Numina's Convalescence - Heal: Level 50
(37) Numina's Convalescence - +Regeneration/+Recovery: Level 50


Level 2: Stamina
(A) Efficacy Adaptor - EndMod: Level 50
(11) Efficacy Adaptor - EndMod/Recharge: Level 50
(11) Efficacy Adaptor - EndMod/Endurance: Level 50
(17) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End: Level 50

You need to add either the data chunk, data link, or both so that people can see your build easily.

My latest finished project was actually a DB/EA brute, and he is a beast. A few holes, so you do have to pay attention to you defense numbers, and enemies damage type. But all in all, he is a blast to play. Good Single Target damage when fighting AVs, great AoE to clear mobs.

This is my build to date, exept for the Fury of the Gladiator Proc.

Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.90
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Pine Giest: Level 50 Magic Brute
Primary Power Set: Dual Blades
Secondary Power Set: Energy Aura
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Medicine
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Nimble Slash -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Kinetic Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(3), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(3), Ksmt-ToHit+(31)
Level 2: Ablating Strike -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(17), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(40), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Achilles-ResDeb%(43)
Level 4: Power Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(5), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(5)
Level 6: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(7), RechRdx-I(7)
Level 8: Blinding Feint -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 10: Entropy Shield -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 12: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(13), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(13), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(15), Mocking-Taunt/Rng(15), Mocking-Rchg(45)
Level 14: Super Speed -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
Level 16: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 18: Vengeful Slice -- KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(39), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 20: Energy Cloak -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(21), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(21)
Level 22: Tough -- TtmC'tng-ResDam(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(23), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(23)
Level 24: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(25), LkGmblr-Def(25)
Level 26: Sweeping Strike -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Rchg(27), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(27), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), FotG-ResDeb%(39)
Level 28: Energy Drain -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(29), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Numna-EndRdx/Rchg(31), Efficacy-EndMod(34), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(37)
Level 30: Dampening Field -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(39), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(46), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(50)
Level 32: One Thousand Cuts -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Rchg(33), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(33), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), FrcFbk-Rechg%(34)
Level 35: Energy Protection -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(36), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(36)
Level 38: Stimulant -- IntRdx-I(A)
Level 41: Aid Self -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(42), Numna-EndRdx/Rchg(42), Numna-Heal/Rchg(42), IntRdx-I(43)
Level 44: Superior Conditioning -- P'Shift-End%(A)
Level 47: Physical Perfection -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(48), Numna-EndRdx/Rchg(48), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(48), P'Shift-End%(50)
Level 49: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A)
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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 -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(40), Numna-Heal(45), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(45), RgnTis-Regen+(46)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(31), P'Shift-EndMod(36)

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Below is the build from the OP:

Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.91
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Level 50 Mutation Brute
Primary Power Set: Dual Blades
Secondary Power Set: Energy Aura
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Nimble Slash -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
Level 1: Kinetic Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(5), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(7), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(7)
Level 2: Ablating Strike -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
Level 4: Power Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(11), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(13), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(13)
Level 6: Typhoon's Edge -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(15), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(15), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg(17), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17)
Level 8: Blinding Feint -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(21), Rec'dRet-Pcptn(23)
Level 10: Entropy Shield -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 12: Kick -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(25), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
Level 14: Tough -- RctvArm-EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam(27), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(27), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
Level 16: Energy Protection -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(29)
Level 18: Dampening Field -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(A), S'fstPrt-ResKB(31)
Level 20: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
Level 22: Energy Cloak -- GftotA-Run+(A), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(33)
Level 24: Vengeful Slice -- Hectmb-Dmg(A), Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg(33), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg(34), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx(34)
Level 26: Sweeping Strike -- Armgdn-Dmg(A), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(36), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(36), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(37)
Level 28: Energy Drain -- Mrcl-Heal/Rchg(A), Mrcl-Heal(37), Heal-I(37), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(39), Efficacy-Acc/Rchg(39), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(50)
Level 30: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 32: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(39), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(40), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 35: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 38: Overload -- Ksmt-ToHit+(A), Ksmt-Def/Rchg(40)
Level 41: Superior Conditioning -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(42), P'Shift-EndMod(42), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(42)
Level 44: Physical Perfection -- Mrcl-Heal(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(45), P'Shift-End%(45), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(45), P'Shift-EndMod(46), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(46)
Level 47: Tactics -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(48), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(48), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(48), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(50), GSFC-Build%(50)
Level 49: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 1: Fury
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(43)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), Efficacy-EndMod(43), Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx(43), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(46)

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Sorry, missed a step when first posting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twilight_Snow From the power choice, it seems like the OP is skipping the sweeping combo. I think it is a pretty good AoE, so I would drop another combo instead. There are various issues with slotting. The s/l defense is well beyond soft-cap. I think it is ok if that is what you want, in particular if you fight Cimeroran routinely. I'm not sure that you need the kb protection IO in one of the resistance passives. Energy cloak is under-slotted. Purple IOs are great, just that they don't help EA that much. Unless you have specific attack chain that requires more recharge, and you have a lot of inf, you might want to re-consider using them. The Kismet +accuracy is only effective everytime you turn on overload. Therefore, it is better to put the IO into a toggle, rather than in such a situational click. Lastly, EA itself provides ample amount of endurance. If you want energy mastery, I don't think you need to slot that much for endurance in superior conditioning and physical perfection. Also, click "view active sets" in the Mid's planner to check if there are any places that violate the rule of 5.

My Ice/DB tank runs in a similar fashion of where I am intending this; I'll repeat the Weaken>Blinding Feint>Attack Vitals to sustain the Weaken effect on a mob, or shift the attack order to use the Build Up combination and mix Typhoon's Edge in. The use of it can affect the odds in sustained fights I likely will puth this character through.

This brings me to the endurance expectations; its an end-heavy demand that'll warrent wanting excess end to sustain it. If EA performs well enough, I'll likely aim for my original intent of Focused Acc+Tactics there...

Thank you for spotting my errors. Kismet needs to move, and I ought to replace that redundant KB prot.

The excess def goals are specifically because I do tend to push my demands on my Tanks, and would like this Brute to at least approach them. My Ice/DB has over 64% S/L before Energy Absorption kicks off and I need every ounce of it.

I'm not sure I get the point of the 'under slotting' of Energy Cloak. Its a stealth power so half of its def bonuses are supressed during a fight; so I don't see half of it being worth slotting too heavily where I can get some more out of other places. I could be wrong though...


The Focused Acc alteration, some corrections... but I didn't touch the Energy Cloack yet.

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Cross Sting: Level 50 Mutation Brute
Primary Power Set: Dual Blades
Secondary Power Set: Energy Aura
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Nimble Slash

• (A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage: Level 35
• (3) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance: Level 35
• (13) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge: Level 35
• (37) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 35

Level 1: Kinetic Shield

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance: Level 50
• (5) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50
• (19) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50
• (36) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50

Level 2: Ablating Strike

• (A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage: Level 35
• (3) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance: Level 35
• (13) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge: Level 35
• (36) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 35

Level 4: Power Shield

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance: Level 50
• (5) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50
• (19) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50
• (37) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50

Level 6: Typhoon's Edge

• (A) Scirocco's Dervish - Accuracy/Damage: Level 50
• (7) Scirocco's Dervish - Damage/Endurance: Level 50
• (7) Scirocco's Dervish - Damage/Recharge: Level 50
• (36) Scirocco's Dervish - Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50
• (40) Scirocco's Dervish - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance: Level 50

Level 8: Blinding Feint

• (A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage: Level 35
• (9) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance: Level 35
• (9) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge: Level 35
• (34) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 35
• (40) Rectified Reticle - To Hit Buff/Recharge: Level 20
• (40) Rectified Reticle - Increased Perception: Level 20

Level 10: Entropy Shield

• (A) Endurance Reduction IO: Level 50

Level 12: Kick

• (A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage: Level 35
• (43) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance: Level 35
• (43) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge: Level 35
• (43) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 35

Level 14: Tough

• (A) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance: Level 40
• (15) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge: Level 40
• (15) Reactive Armor - Resistance: Level 40
• (17) Reactive Armor - Endurance: Level 40

Level 16: Energy Protection

• (A) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/Endurance: Level 30
• (39) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%: Level 30

Level 18: Dampening Field

• (A) Aegis - Resistance/Recharge: Level 50
• (39) Aegis - Resistance: Level 50

Level 20: Weave

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance: Level 50
• (21) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50
• (21) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50
• (23) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50

Level 22: Energy Cloak

• (A) Kismet - Defense/Endurance: Level 30
• (23) Kismet - Accuracy +6%: Level 30

Level 24: Vengeful Slice

• (A) Hecatomb - Damage: Level 50
• (25) Hecatomb - Damage/Recharge: Level 50
• (25) Hecatomb - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 50
• (34) Hecatomb - Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50
• (46) Hecatomb - Damage/Endurance: Level 50

Level 26: Sweeping Strike

• (A) Armageddon - Damage: Level 50
• (27) Armageddon - Damage/Recharge: Level 50
• (27) Armageddon - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 50
• (34) Armageddon - Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50
• (46) Armageddon - Damage/Endurance: Level 50

Level 28: Energy Drain

• (A) Miracle - Heal/Recharge: Level 40
• (29) Miracle - Heal: Level 40
• (29) Healing IO: Level 50
• (31) Efficacy Adaptor - EndMod/Recharge: Level 50
• (31) Efficacy Adaptor - EndMod/Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50
• (31) Efficacy Adaptor - Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50

Level 30: Combat Jumping

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50

Level 32: Maneuvers

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance: Level 50
• (33) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50
• (33) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50
• (33) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50

Level 35: Conserve Power

• (A) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50

Level 38: Overload

• (A) Gift of the Ancients - Defense/Recharge: Level 40
• (39) Gift of the Ancients - Defense: Level 40

Level 41: Focused Accuracy

• (A) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff: Level 50
• (42) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge/Endurance: Level 50
• (42) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Recharge/Endurance: Level 50
• (42) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Endurance: Level 50

Level 44: Physical Perfection

• (A) Miracle - Heal/Recharge: Level 40
• (45) Miracle - Heal: Level 40
• (45) Miracle - +Recovery: Level 40
• (45) Performance Shifter - EndMod: Level 50
• (46) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge: Level 50
• (50) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End: Level 50

Level 47: Tactics

• (A) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff: Level 50
• (48) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge: Level 50
• (48) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge/Endurance: Level 50
• (48) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Recharge/Endurance: Level 50
• (50) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Endurance: Level 50
• (50) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Chance for Build Up: Level 50

Level 49: Assault

• (A) Endurance Reduction IO: Level 50

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Level 1: Brawl

• (A) Accuracy IO: Level 50

Level 1: Sprint

• (A) Celerity - +Stealth: Level 50

Level 2: Rest

• (A) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50

Level 1: Fury
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift

• (A) Run Speed IO: Level 50

Level 2: Hurdle

• (A) Jumping IO: Level 50

Level 2: Health

• (A) Numina's Convalescence - Heal: Level 50
• (37) Numina's Convalescence - +Regeneration/+Recovery: Level 50

Level 2: Stamina

• (A) Performance Shifter - EndMod: Level 50
• (11) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50
• (11) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy: Level 50
• (17) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End: Level 50

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out of curiosity is there a reason for kick being used over boxing?