Ok why did you wait so long to take SoW? I would of taken it lot sooner then lvl 49. You are also over SC on s/l even without maneuvers. I might of taken something else besides it, plus a different epic power pool. Plus I would of not put the stealth proc in there with sprint, and token taunt sooner around lvl 20 or so. But it is not bad. Those are a few things I would of done anyway.
Looks pretty solid. I wouldn't go that far past the soft-cap though. I would rely on inspirations to combat heavy defense debuffs.
If you want a better attack chain, drop the slots out of Taunt and put them in Gloom from the Soul Mastery Epic pool. You can spare the S/L defense and pick up a bit more recharge if you slot Decimation. For the extra power choice, you could pick up Dark Obliteration if you found more slots, or Resurgence.
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Bad idea unless you want to go to vill side.
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Originally Posted by Syntax42
Looks pretty solid. I wouldn't go that far past the soft-cap though. I would rely on inspirations to combat heavy defense debuffs.
If you want a better attack chain, drop the slots out of Taunt and put them in Gloom from the Soul Mastery Epic pool. You can spare the S/L defense and pick up a bit more recharge if you slot Decimation. For the extra power choice, you could pick up Dark Obliteration if you found more slots, or Resurgence. |
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You can always go back :-) Besides, Gloom is that good and Dark Oblit is a decent AoE. I would rather go with DN for a little extra mitigation, though.
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Originally Posted by LSK
Bad idea unless you want to go to vill side.
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My only concern is taking Taunt at level 30. If you are playing this from level 1 you will need taunt much, much sooner, like level 10 when it first becomes available. Since the taunt aura is so weak you will need Taunt as an aggro tool.
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Originally Posted by Infini
You can always go back :-) Besides, Gloom is that good and Dark Oblit is a decent AoE. I would rather go with DN for a little extra mitigation, though.
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So yeah, I'm with LSK, that's not an option for everyone.
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This concerned me as well. If you're planning to do any tanking for teams, be aware that RttC is nothing like Invincibility when it comes to holding aggro. You will want Taunt significantly sooner than 30 for team play, or you're going to have a lot of trouble holding threat (and keeping some teams going).
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Originally Posted by UberRod
My only concern is taking Taunt at level 30. If you are playing this from level 1 you will need taunt much, much sooner, like level 10 when it first becomes available. Since the taunt aura is so weak you will need Taunt as an aggro tool.
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I appreciate the feedback.
This is a respec at 50; I already have this guy at 50 and I'm playing around. As to taunt, I took it much earlier when I was leveling than I have it in this build.
I've already run and completed all the task forces and earned all the accolades on this toon. I don't go back on toons like this to work on low-level content. I use alts for that. As such, when certain powers are taken--taunt at 30, SoW at 49--is in part due to things not really mattering as I'll only be playing this guy at 50.
I'm going to look into droping my slots in taunt; I don't need all the bonuses I'm getting there and might be able to use them better elsewhere. Any thoughts?
Thanks for all of the feedback; I'll post an updated build later tonight.
Ion Flow
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I wouldn't if your doing the incarnate stuff, from what I heard the SC for that is a bit higher and you might want to keep it at that. I think it is a solid build for what you plan on doing, since you said you are not going to nothing but level 50 content.
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Originally Posted by IonFlow
I appreciate the feedback.
This is a respec at 50; I already have this guy at 50 and I'm playing around. As to taunt, I took it much earlier when I was leveling than I have it in this build. I've already run and completed all the task forces and earned all the accolades on this toon. I don't go back on toons like this to work on low-level content. I use alts for that. As such, when certain powers are taken--taunt at 30, SoW at 49--is in part due to things not really mattering as I'll only be playing this guy at 50. I'm going to look into droping my slots in taunt; I don't need all the bonuses I'm getting there and might be able to use them better elsewhere. Any thoughts? Thanks for all of the feedback; I'll post an updated build later tonight. Ion Flow |
Hey all,
I promise, I've spent hours and I've read the past 20 or so pages on WP, SS, and IO stuff. That said, I'm back to the game after another lengthy (8 months?) layoff, and I'd greatly appreciate those of you with far better knowledge of IOs helping me out.
My goals for this build are as follows:
1. I want to be the best all-around tank I can be. I want great regen, defense, resistance as able, etc. WP helps me do that; IOs enhance what WP naturally does.
2. I'd still like to do decent damage. I know I'm a tank, but with SS I have great AoE damage with Foot Stomp, especially if my recharge is solid, and my single target attack chain is solid, too.
3. Did I mention I'm going for all-around effectiveness?
I'm not sold on energy mastery, but given the bang for the buck issues--I just don't have any slots to spare--it seemed like the best choice. Physical Perfection and Conserve Power aren't awful, either way.
Anyway, any help is very much appreciated. Thanks in advance for taking the time to read this build and make suggestions.
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Formidable Force: Level 50 Mutation Tanker
Primary Power Set: Willpower
Secondary Power Set: Super Strength
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(3), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(7), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Numna-Heal(37), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(40)
Level 1: Jab -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
Level 2: Punch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
Level 4: Mind Over Body -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(5), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(5), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(17)
Level 6: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(46), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(48), LkGmblr-Rchg+(48)
Level 8: Haymaker -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
Level 10: Rise to the Challenge -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(11), Numna-Heal/Rchg(11), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(15), Taunt-I(19), Taunt-I(19)
Level 12: Quick Recovery -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(13), P'Shift-End%(13)
Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36)
Level 16: Super Speed -- Run-I(A)
Level 18: Fast Healing -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(36), Numna-Heal/Rchg(37), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(42)
Level 20: Knockout Blow -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(21), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(21), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 22: Heightened Senses -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(23), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(23), LkGmblr-Rchg+(46)
Level 24: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(50), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(50), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 26: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(27), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(27), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
Level 28: Rage -- Rec'dRet-ToHit(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(29), RechRdx-I(29), RechRdx-I(45)
Level 30: Taunt -- Zinger-Taunt(A), Zinger-Taunt/Rchg(31), Zinger-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(31), Zinger-Acc/Rchg(36), Zinger-Taunt/Rng(42), Zinger-Dam%(45)
Level 32: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(33), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(33), LkGmblr-Rchg+(46)
Level 35: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+(40)
Level 38: Foot Stomp -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Rchg(39), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(39), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(42)
Level 41: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+(48)
Level 44: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 47: Physical Perfection -- RgnTis-Regen+(A)
Level 49: Strength of Will -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Heal(A), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx(43), Mrcl-Rcvry+(43)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(31), P'Shift-End%(43)
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