Well, I would say play off of each others strengths (and weaknesses). Normally, it would be great synergy to pair a /Cold or /Sonic controller with an MM, so the pets can benefit from the various buffs (and enemy debuffs). However, because the Mastermind you describe is Thermal, extra shields may be overkill, but it wouldn't hurt. Also, because of Thermals decent heals, it allows you to not focus so much on healing yourself, and focus more on control and damage. I'm thinking of you, /Cold and /Storm.
As far as Controller pirmaries, just about anyone will work well. Whatever your preference. Earth/ for exceptional control abilities, but sacrafice a little damage. Fire/ for great damage, and decent control. Even Illusion/ simply to overwhelm your enemies with pets. Really, its whatever you prefer or feel like playing.
This is just my 2 cents, and what it all boils down to, is whatever you want to play and will enjoy playing. Either way, playing off each other and covering what the other character lacks always makes for an enjoyable experience.
Plant/kin
Early hard control in seeds of confusion, siphon power for moar damage, good damage, and end replenishment for you and your demons. The controller could take stimulant to break mezzes for the mastermind 
The early (20 is early right) end replenishment for the demons would be killer!
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Psylenz FF/Psi, ArticQuark Storm/Rad, Symon BarSisyphus Bots/psn, Max VanSydow Thugs/Dk, Cyclone Symon Bots/stm, Blue Loki Ice/Cd, Widow 46526
HelinCarnate:OMG it is so terrible. I have the option to take 3 more powers but no additional slots. Boo F'ing hoo.
I tried to think of what would be "bad" to pair with a Demon/Therm, but couldn't really think of something that would provide "anti-synergy". So I'd say it's open season to just play what you want.
Having said that, if I were in a position where a Demon/Therm MM put a gun to my head and said, "make the best controller to team with me, I don't care what you want to play, bring the best" I'd bring an Earth/Cold. Once you got to the mid-30s there would be nothing that pairing couldn't do.
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I wonder what made you pick plant/kin..... **shifty eyes**|
Originally Posted by Psylenz
Plant/kin
Early hard control in seeds of confusion, siphon power for moar damage, good damage, and end replenishment for you and your demons. The controller could take stimulant to break mezzes for the mastermind The early (20 is early right) end replenishment for the demons would be killer! |
You didn't happen to team up with an incredibly awesome plant/kin last night, didcha? Hmm?
:-P
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There is that... and there are the early seeds of confusion to lock down the biggest spawns. It's as effective and more available/shorter cool down than the AoE holds of the other sets. Kin also fixes the weak link in the demons end usage.
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Originally Posted by Asha'man
I wonder what made you pick plant/kin..... **shifty eyes**
You didn't happen to team up with an incredibly awesome plant/kin last night, didcha? Hmm? :-P |
Triumphant Defenders Forever
Psylenz FF/Psi, ArticQuark Storm/Rad, Symon BarSisyphus Bots/psn, Max VanSydow Thugs/Dk, Cyclone Symon Bots/stm, Blue Loki Ice/Cd, Widow 46526
HelinCarnate:OMG it is so terrible. I have the option to take 3 more powers but no additional slots. Boo F'ing hoo.
Thanks for the suggestions guys, Im still not set on what to lvl with him. I may even try a defender of sorts. So many decisions. MMs are such a great duo partner!
On my Mercs/Dark I'd go for a Fire/Rad. Lock em down with Cages so my guys don't knock crap all over the place and our stacked -res and -tohit would be amazing.
On my Demons/Dark I'd go for a plant/kin. Fulcrum up on mah demons. Lots of chaos in that build.
On my Thugs/Therm I'd go for a any/cold. Defense, resist, -res, fun!
Hello all,
Title says it all. What primary/secondary MM are you and what would/is your favorite Controller type to roll through missions/AVs with duo?
(My duo partner is playing a Demon/Thermal)