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Call me crazy, but I don't think I would roll anything as EM ever again. Furthermore, I think that in the absence of IOs, /invulnerable brutes will fair considerably better than / willpower throughout the 1-50 leveling process. Sure, ss/ will add in more mitigation that helps to keep /wp on its feet, but /inv is just sturdier before ios. Things definitely level out when IOs are added in, as /wp gets crazy fast when +defense and +hp are added to the mix.|
Originally Posted by Mach_Four
I've been considering rerolling my favorite Tank (see sig) as an SS/WP or SS/INV or EM/INV (sticking with his original concept) Brute. I'm all about his concept but being the Tank he is, the damage is lacking. I like SS for its uber SMASH factor and it is quite a good set. While I do enjoy EM, the set has gotten rather old and the nerfs have taken to their toll on me. For me, this is a way to breathe new life into the idea and have fun with it.
I'm leaning towards SS/WP because its fun and I hear is quite tough. Not to say /INV isn't but I feel /WP brings something different to the table. I do have an SS/WP Brute but I don't enjoy him and his concept as much as my Tank's concept. As a mostly solo player, I ask the Brute community, which of these is advised to breathe new life into a favorite toon and make a (somewhat) pleasurable leveling experience? (Builds and IOs aside) Thanks in advance! |
Sure, /inv has the ever present psi damage hole and some endurance problems here and there, but just pacing yourself and using insp can help with this. I would reroll into ss/inv and ride it into incarnate territory.
Oh yes, going from a tanker to a brute might be a rough transition if you are used to the ultra sturdy nature of the modern tanker. There will probably be less of a shock if you go to /inv over /wp (in the absence of inventions).
Words to the wise aren't necessary- it's the stupid ones that need them.
"You're right...I forgot...being constantly at or the near the damage cap is a big turn off. Definitely not worth it."
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Originally Posted by Mach_Four
I'm leaning towards SS/WP because its fun and I hear is quite tough. Not to say /INV isn't but I feel /WP brings something different to the table. I do have an SS/WP Brute but I don't enjoy him and his concept as much as my Tank's concept.
As a mostly solo player, I ask the Brute community, which of these is advised to breathe new life into a favorite toon and make a (somewhat) pleasurable leveling experience? (Builds and IOs aside) Thanks in advance! |
Ignoring concept, my preference would be Willpower over Invulnerability for effectiveness. Invulnerability lacks mitigation against non-physical attacks. Sure, it can soft-cap against them, but the resistance and regeneration is almost non-existent. Willpower can get plenty of regeneration to deal with almost anything.
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Originally Posted by Deus_Otiosus
What is your character's concept?
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It sounds kind of Superman(ish) but he and his brother (also in sig, the one I'm not super into his concept and could stand to be deleted) are from the planet Prime. He was sent here because Prime is on a downward spiral into corruption and anarchy so his parents didn't want to have him in that environment anymore. So they send him off to another world that isn't heinous, yet.
He gets his powers from the Power of Prime, a source of energy which all the people of Prime tap into for their powers. EM kind of works cuz its energy and you don't really know what it looks like. I like the idea of him using SS/WP so he is "drawing from the Power of Prime to increase his physical abilities to limitless proportions." Or something like that. As said before I like both /WP and /INV and both work for his idea but I've done invuln to 50 and I've seen what it can do.
Sorry if that was more than you were looking for as an answer, had to put it in perspective I guess. Hope this helps a little.
Have you looked into kinetic melee? I am trying my best to push you away from energy melee.
Words to the wise aren't necessary- it's the stupid ones that need them.
"You're right...I forgot...being constantly at or the near the damage cap is a big turn off. Definitely not worth it."
- Vitality
I think SS/WP is more fun and easier on the endurance bar than invulnerability. Also, willpower fits in the sence that symbolically, if the character stands in contrast to a planet lf corruption, then WP is a good character/psychological fit.
Super strength fits also because it gives that sense of being reliable and resolute.
If you just want an energy effect representing the Prime, def do not go Energy Melee. It is sub par. I wouldnt go Kinetic either simply because I think it will contrast with the sense of drive and purpose of the characters aesthetic. Basically, too dancy.
Just go SS/WP and consider using the Alpha aura or the Atomic aura on the hands in combat (to represent The Prime).
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Oh I'm already not going EM, it was a last resort thing. SS has so much more fun factor and SMASH. I like kinetic but its not melee enough for me, and as said above "too dancy". I think its gonna be a SS/WP roll with bright auras and power colorations. Thanks for the advice everyone!
I've been considering rerolling my favorite Tank (see sig) as an SS/WP or SS/INV or EM/INV (sticking with his original concept) Brute. I'm all about his concept but being the Tank he is, the damage is lacking. I like SS for its uber SMASH factor and it is quite a good set. While I do enjoy EM, the set has gotten rather old and the nerfs have taken to their toll on me. For me, this is a way to breathe new life into the idea and have fun with it.
I'm leaning towards SS/WP because its fun and I hear is quite tough. Not to say /INV isn't but I feel /WP brings something different to the table. I do have an SS/WP Brute but I don't enjoy him and his concept as much as my Tank's concept.
As a mostly solo player, I ask the Brute community, which of these is advised to breathe new life into a favorite toon and make a (somewhat) pleasurable leveling experience? (Builds and IOs aside)
Thanks in advance!