Defense is fairly easy to get from inspirations, team buffs, IO set bonuses, and common pool powers. Resistance and regeneration can not be obtained in significant amounts outside of your primary or secondary power pools. I think Willpower is a better set for general content, but Super Reflexes outshines the others when facing heavy defense debuffs.
Willpower's probably stronger thanks to its regeneration and recovery being there for when things start to go downhill. Super Reflexes is godly - until something actually hits you (not uncommon with the bonus hit chance of Praetorians), at which point you're screwed.
Of those two, I'd go with Willpower because click mez protection annoys me.
Of them all, I went with Dark on my brute because I hate the Blue bar and want it to suffer and die horribly. Also because I like the DA set and it fit my concept. Electric also seems to be very popular for DB with extra recharge, a damage aura, and great heaping gobs of delicious end recovery.
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@Starflier
speaking as someone who has a level 50 DB/WP brute, I'd say go WP. I have very few problems PvE even against the Cim's and their defense debuff's. Blue bar hardly ever drops even with all four of WP's toggles, Tough/Weave, and Darkest Night (from Soul Mastery) running and cycling Attack Vitals and Sweep combo's constantly.
In fact, the only time I really had a problem was when I wasn't paying attention fighting a large group of Malta and a Sapper got me from behind. Heh. Otherwise, DB/WP was my first 50 and I still have a blast playing him.
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Originally Posted by Starflier
Of them all, I went with Dark on my brute because I hate the Blue bar and want it to suffer and die horribly.
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I would choose Willpower of the two personally, its much more 'leveling-friendly" and can be made exceptionally sturdy for endgame play (including incarnate content).|
Originally Posted by Verren
Hi folks,
Looking to make a DB brute but can't decide on a secondary, which is better of the two? Willpower or Super Reflexes? Thanks! |
Another great endgame alternative is Invuln.
While it's not as leveling-friendly as WP imo, it is an amazing set at endgame - and also has +to hit from invincibility. Which is a great boon for DB to help make sure you land your combos.
Hi folks,
Looking to make a DB brute but can't decide on a secondary, which is better of the two? Willpower or Super Reflexes?
Thanks!