this gets you pretty close to soft cap vs sm/leth without using Kinetic Combats.
If you do use Kin Combats, its pretty easy to reach, and can give you more flexability on your power choice's (drop Manuevers).
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Level 48 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Ice Blast
Secondary Power Set: Ice Manipulation
Power Pool: Concealment
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Cold Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: [Empty]
Level 1: Chilblain -- Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg(A), Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob(3), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx(3), Enf'dOp-Immob/Rng(5)
Level 2: [Empty]
Level 4: [Empty]
Level 6: Stealth -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(7), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(7), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(9), RedFtn-Def(9), Ksmt-ToHit+(11)
Level 8: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 10: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 12: Aim -- Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(A), Rec'dRet-Pcptn(13)
Level 14: Tough -- Empty(A)
Level 16: Maneuvers -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(17), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(17), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(19), RedFtn-Def(19)
Level 18: Tactics -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(25), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(25), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(27), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(27), GSFC-Build%(29)
Level 20: Weave -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(21), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(21), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(23), RedFtn-Def(23)
Level 22: Build Up -- Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit(29)
Level 24: [Empty]
Level 26: [Empty]
Level 28: [Empty]
Level 30: [Empty]
Level 32: [Empty]
Level 35: [Empty]
Level 38: [Empty]
Level 41: [Empty]
Level 44: Frozen Armor -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(45), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(45), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(45), RedFtn-Def(46), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(46)
Level 47: [Empty]
Level 49: [Empty]
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Defiance
Level 1: Sprint -- ULeap-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- Empty(A)
or i guess you could try a ranged def build, I dont like the build below..
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Level 50 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Ice Blast
Secondary Power Set: Ice Manipulation
perma jump is ---> /up 1
This is pretty cheap, gets you all your core powers. Probably under 150 mil at buy it now prices. You can even have a bit more choice in Incarnate powers, as ranged will help you avoid most mezzes. I have macros set up for Break free combines, and I barely use one a mission. Soft capped Ranged. Im not sure about the Ice epic, maybe others can chime in about it. You can basically do this build with most secondary's.
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Level 50 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Ice Blast
Secondary Power Set: Ice Manipulation
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Cold Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Ice Bolt -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7)
Level 1: Chilblain -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(7), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(9), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
Level 2: Ice Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(13), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17)
Level 4: Frozen Fists -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(34), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(34), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Mako-Dam%(36)
Level 6: Ice Sword -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(37), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Mako-Dam%(39)
Level 8: Freeze Ray -- Lock-Acc/Hold(A), Lock-Acc/Rchg(17), Lock-Rchg/Hold(27), Lock-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(25), Lock-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(25), Lock-%Hold(23)
Level 10: Frost Breath -- Empty(A), Empty(42), Empty(42), Empty(43), Empty(43), Empty(43)
Level 12: Ice Storm -- Empty(A), Empty(31), Empty(33), Empty(33), Empty(33), Empty(34)
Level 14: Aim -- Empty(A), Empty(46)
Level 16: Kick -- Empty(A)
Level 18: Bitter Ice Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(19), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(21), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23)
Level 20: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResKB(A)
Level 22: Weave -- S'dpty-Def(A), S'dpty-Def/EndRdx(50)
Level 24: Hover -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(45)
Level 26: Bitter Freeze Ray -- Lock-Acc/Hold(A), Lock-Acc/Rchg(27), Lock-Rchg/Hold(29), Lock-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(29), Lock-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(31), Lock-%Hold(31)
Level 28: Combat Jumping -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-ResKB(45)
Level 30: Build Up -- Empty(A), Empty(45)
Level 32: Blizzard -- AirB'st-Dmg/Rchg(A), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(39), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(40), Dmg-I(40)
Level 35: Shiver -- P'ngTtl-Acc/Slow(A), P'ngTtl-Dmg/Slow(46), P'ngTtl-Acc/EndRdx(46), P'ngTtl-Rng/Slow(48), P'ngTtl-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow(48), P'ngTtl--Rchg%(50)
Level 38: Ice Patch -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 41: Flash Freeze -- Acc-I(A)
Level 44: Hoarfrost -- Empty(A)
Level 47: Fly -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(48)
Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Defiance
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- Empty(A), Empty(40), Empty(42)
Oops, you asked for Ice/EM. This is my build changed from Nrg/Nrg, to Ice/Nrg.
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Level 50 Natural Blaster
Primary Power Set: Ice Blast
Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Medicine
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Ice Bolt -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7)
Level 1: Power Thrust -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(29), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(29), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Mako-Dam%(31)
Level 2: Ice Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(7), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(9), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
Level 4: Frost Breath -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Posi-Dmg/Rng(36), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(36), Posi-Dam%(37), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37)
Level 6: Aim -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(13)
Level 8: Freeze Ray -- Lock-Acc/Hold(A), Lock-Acc/Rchg(17), Lock-Rchg/Hold(19), Lock-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(19), Lock-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(21), Lock-%Hold(21)
Level 10: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 12: Ice Storm -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(15), Posi-Dmg/Rng(15), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), Posi-Dam%(33)
Level 14: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
Level 16: Build Up -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33)
Level 18: Bitter Ice Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(23), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(23), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(25), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
Level 20: Weave -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx(A), GftotA-Def(27)
Level 22: Hover -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(33), Zephyr-ResKB(42), Frbd-Stlth(43)
Level 24: Combat Jumping -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(42)
Level 26: Bitter Freeze Ray -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(39), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 28: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(46)
Level 30: Fly -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(40)
Level 32: Blizzard -- AirB'st-Dmg/Rchg(A), Det'tn-Dmg/Rchg(34), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(34), Dmg-I(34)
Level 35: Boost Range -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(43)
Level 38: Aid Other -- Empty(A)
Level 41: Scorpion Shield -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx(A)
Level 44: Aid Self -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-EndRdx/Rchg(45), Numna-Heal/Rchg(45), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(45), Numna-Heal(46), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(46)
Level 47: Bone Smasher -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(48), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(48), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50), Mako-Dam%(50)
Level 49: Web Envelope -- TotHntr-Immob/Acc(A), Immob-I(50)
Level 50: Spiritual Radial Boost
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Defiance
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(40), EndMod-I(42), P'Shift-End%(43)
Wow, love that second build. Thanks a bunch! :-)
I'm looking at making a blaster that is both an AoE behemoth and a single-target annihilator. Ice, luckily, has both!
Is there a way for me to soft-cap def to make it less squishy that won't ruin my bank account?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!