From what I have read dm/inv scrapper is a solid build, I think my dm/sd scrapper can handle most situations although he is a bit expensive to build, melee toons on the whole are not really GM slayers. So it depends on your overall requirements. I can post later on if you are interested.
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Thank you for the reply!
I don't mind expensive, I'm not super rich but I know how to make enough money to get what I need. I would love to see a build whenever you can get to it. Feel free to throw Purples or PvP enhancements on it if it will increase productivity.
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The problem with your question is that it really depends upon personal preference. Even for me, personally, it depends upon my mood.|
Originally Posted by Pyrocide
I've played a ill\rad troller for years. He's a "finished" character that solos AVs\GMs, is perma PA, RA, Hasten, exemps really well etc. It's easy to feel like I'm playing a Green Lantern/Dr Strange/Dr Fate character.
My problem is that I want something different that has the feel of power that my troller does. I want a Superman feeling character, (not just a flying brick, Captain Marvel, Thor, lots of different characters out there fit the bill). Also, Local Man provides so much information you always know what to do next. Basically, slot for recharge and you will at least be ok. (I know that's over simplifying.) I've tried lots of combos, Willpower with /fire,/electric/energy/dark/super strength, Invul and Shield with most of the same, and Granite with fire, dark, and ice. You get the point. I've had some lvl 50 tanks and brutes, tried scraps, stalkers, and even built a bots\traps MM and fire\kin troller. I'm hoping that the melee sages out there can give me some direction. I'm leaning towards a tank but not committed. I want a new all arounder and I'm hoping that this will generate some good alternatives. Here's the question (finally). What is your favorite characeter\build and what's the appeal? Please include builds if you can, or at least links. |
My favorite character of all? My Illusion/Rad. I'm kind of an ambassador for Ill/Rad. And I love other combos of Illusion, too, with Ill/Cold, Ill/TA, Ill/Storm all at 50, and one of my current projects is my Ill/Time. But then you already have a fully tricked out Ill/Rad.
I just love controllers in general. About 18 of my 33 level 50 characters are Controllers.
My favorite Scrapper of all is my Elec/Shield. He's fully softcapped. He wipes out huge groups of foes with the "double whammy" of Build Up+Lighting Rod+Shield Charge. However, he is not the strongest at single-target damage. He has a good name and concept, which is key to how much I like a character. (He wears an Orange Vest, white short-sleeve shirt and khaki pants, and goes by the name, "Ohm Depot." I love bad puns.)
Of tanks, I really like my Stone/Fire. He does decent damage for a tank, especially a Stone Tank, and can stand up to anything. I was able to softcap him to Smash/Lethal in Rock Armor alone, so he only needs to pull out Granite Armor when he is getting a lot of F/C/En/NEn damage. But again, he's not really a single target damage powerhouse. I was trying to come up with a name that reflected Stone and Fire . . . I thought Fireplace . . . so he became Mickey Mantel (with the intentional misspelling of the last name). Other tanks can do more damage, but that's not what tanks are really for.
For Blasters: I really have two favorites. My Ice/Ice was my first blaster and still one of my favorites. In effect, he is a Dominator before there were Dominators . . . he has large amounts of control to go with good single target damage and some fun AoE damage. On the other hand, if I feel like doing a lot of damage, my Fire/Mental Blaster is great. Drain Psyche is wonderful for refilling the blue bar for continual destruction. Another really great blastery build is a Fire/Dark Miasma Corrupter.
LOCAL MAN! The most famous hero of all. There are more newspaper stories about me than anyone else. "Local Man wins Medal of Honor." "Local Man opens Animal Shelter." "Local Man Charged with..." (Um, forget about that one.)
Guide Links: Earth/Rad Guide, Illusion/Rad Guide, Electric Control
Local Man, thank you for the reply! I confess to being a little star struck.
Back to business: Can you post a build of your Elec\Shield scrapper? How did you finish him off? Do you feel the single target weakness is hard enough that it will hurt you solo? Can it handle bosses? What is his solo difficulty setting?
Anyone else that has opinions that would like to throw something else on the table is invited to contribute.
I've played a ill\rad troller for years. He's a "finished" character that solos AVs\GMs, is perma PA, RA, Hasten, exemps really well etc. It's easy to feel like I'm playing a Green Lantern/Dr Strange/Dr Fate character.
My problem is that I want something different that has the feel of power that my troller does. I want a Superman feeling character, (not just a flying brick, Captain Marvel, Thor, lots of different characters out there fit the bill). Also, Local Man provides so much information you always know what to do next. Basically, slot for recharge and you will at least be ok. (I know that's over simplifying.)
I've tried lots of combos, Willpower with /fire,/electric/energy/dark/super strength, Invul and Shield with most of the same, and Granite with fire, dark, and ice. You get the point. I've had some lvl 50 tanks and brutes, tried scraps, stalkers, and even built a bots\traps MM and fire\kin troller.
I'm hoping that the melee sages out there can give me some direction. I'm leaning towards a tank but not committed. I want a new all arounder and I'm hoping that this will generate some good alternatives.
Here's the question (finally). What is your favorite characeter\build and what's the appeal? Please include builds if you can, or at least links.