Since I'm tired of seeing SS/FA build threads...
By
Hindenburg,
Posted on: 2011-08-26 22:14 in Brutes
KM is somewhat weaker than it should be on brutes due to overreliance on +damage (Power Siphon).
If you aren't specifically looking for insane survivability (which Invul is capable of on brutes thanks to the 3.2k hp cap and 90% res cap with Dull Pain and Unstoppable), I would suggest that you look at the scrapper version before investing too much in the brute. A KM/Inv scrapper will hold aggro almost as well thanks to Invincibility, still have very good survivability, and last but not least deal significantly better damage.
What do I mean by "significantly"? About 40-45 DPS, or ~+25% on highend builds. It's probably actually smaller than the survivability difference between the scrapper and brute - DP alone, going from 2.4k hp to 3k hp, is already a +25% survivability increase, but generally speaking it is easier to get to "enough" survivability even on a scrapper, whereas more damage is always helpful.
Also note that KM peaks earlier than many other primaries - just spamming QS SB QS BB does almost as much DPS as the best chains, and that one is fairly easy to attain even while leveling. So damage that might feel fine at level 10 or 20 may not be as awesome at level 50. On the other hand, that means you can have a smooth leveling experience regardless of the AT you pick.
As for the -damage and KD, personally I don't notice it much (except on Burst). I don't see any particular synergy with inv, but it can't hurt.
yes! Scrapper version!
check the number's its crazy.
I made a km tank like a noob thinking it did uber single target damage.
ooh well, it was fun playing a tank again.
perma jump is ---> /up 1
Let's be honest, they do have a majority of the pages...
Anyhoo, builds aside, I rolled a KM/INV Brute recently and was wondering if anybody has any input on how that combo might perform? Strengths? Weaknesses?
I figure the -dmg and KD side effects would mesh well with /INV's resists. Plausible? Plus I just reallly needed an idea for a KM/ toon so I brainstormed and got a product I like.