What IO sets should I be looking at for defense build ?

I am a pretty with blasters. I have never built a defense build and most of my blasters dont seem to have a problem.

However I am looking at a build that will be have quite a bit of melee and I dont know what IO sets are useful for blasters. I saw a list somewhere but have not be able to find it ( it might not have been on the blaster board )

Any of the guru's of defense on blasters that can give advice as to which sets are the most desirable would be appreciated.

On my Ice/Elec Blaster I focused on ranged defense and the Thunderstrike set is great for that since you double dip in the ranged defense twice within the set. Take your toggle so you can get the Steadfast +3% def and if you can get the Gladiator 3% you can get yourself +6% from just 2 slots. Do not take Fighting just focus on ranged and those two special IOs and you will be set.

My melee-centric Blaster uses Kinetic Combat (for smashing/lethal) and Thunderstrike and Eradication (for energy/negative) to compound with the Scorpion Shield epic power (which requires a trip villainside to get).

Kinetic Combat isn't cheap, but you can skip the triple piece, buy the Knockdown, Acc/Dam and Dam/Rech off the market, buy the Dam/End with Hero merits and then use some other Acc/Dam for the fifth slot in a melee power.

I also took Tough (for early placement of the Steadfast IO) and Weave, which get me to the Smashing/Lethal softcap.

For melee protection, focus on s/l defense (not melee defense, imo. It takes too many slots to get the bonuses, and melee attacks without an s/l component are exceptionally rare), which will protect you from a good amount of ranged and aoe dmg as well.

I like tough and weave, in spite of the extra power pick to get them compared to maneuvers, for the reasons DreadShinobi listed above.

Mids' has a function called "Set Bonus Finder" that may help you. Click on "Window" at the top of the screen, and you'll see it listed. Once open, scroll down the bonus list and select "Def(Smash/Lethal)". (or select whatever set bonus you are searching for). It will then produce a list of sets that have that bonus, and the number of slots required to get said bonus.

edit to add: the cold and mace epic pools both add s/l defense. While it's certainly possible to hit the s/l softcap without these pools, it's a lot harder and you usually wind up sacrificing some other things in the build. That said, I tried a fire^3 that combined s/l resists from fire armor with around 32% def. It's not ultimately as sturdy as 45% s/l (plus tough's resists), but it's a lot less "spiky" feeling, giving you a bit more time to react to incoming damage. Defense is useful at levels below the softcap- I start to really notice it's effects in the 20's % range, and 35% starts making a build feel pretty sturdy. 32.5% defense will get you to the softcap by popping a small purple inspiration, also not an unreasonable goal.

Thanks I did not know about the tool in Mids that would help you find those set bonuses. Thats Awesome !!! Thanks !!!

Someone else already told you about the Mids' finder, so thats all I was gonna do. But I am curious about which primary and secondary you will use. Forgive me if you mentioned that. I looked quickly and didnt see you mention that.

I started my most recent blaster as a villain so I could pick mace mastery for the smashing/lethal toggle. For a melee-Heavy build, I try to get ranged defense and smashing/lethal defense to 32.5%. That lets a small def inspiration (or any ally with a defense buffing set) top me off for shootage or blappage. At least, thats what my ice/ice did. And thats how I have planned my new blasters.

Lewis

I was planning on a Rad/Fire build myself. My build is unconventional I guess, in that I didnt try to go for crazy recharge, and I didnt take advantage of crazy procs in Neutrino bolt. But I do manage to take all the powers I want, and hit 32.4% on S/L defense, 32.5% on Ranged defense, and 52% on energy defense. I also have 42.5% global recharge. I didnt take the nuke, or the snipe, or consume, but otherwise ... well anyway. Here is the build. Maybe it will give you some ideas for sets and defense, even if you dont go with it per se.

Lewis

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.952
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Cosmic Strike: Level 50 Science Blaster
Primary Power Set: Radiation Blast
Secondary Power Set: Fire Manipulation
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Neutrino Bolt -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(15), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(15), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25)
Level 1: Ring of Fire -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(17), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(17), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33)
Level 2: X-Ray Beam -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23)
Level 4: Irradiate -- C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(A), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(5), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(5), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(31), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 6: Electron Haze -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(7), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(7), Posi-Dmg/Rng(31), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37)
Level 8: Combustion -- Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(A), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(9), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37)
Level 10: Fire Sword Circle -- C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(A), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(11), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(11), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(29), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
Level 12: Fire Sword -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(13), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Mako-Dam%(43)
Level 14: Super Speed -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
Level 16: Build Up -- AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(A), AdjTgt-EndRdx/Rchg(34), AdjTgt-Rchg(40)
Level 18: Cosmic Burst -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(19), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21)
Level 20: Aim -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(34), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(40), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(46), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(46), GSFC-Build%(46)
Level 22: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(34)
Level 24: Hover -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), Zephyr-Travel(25), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(33)
Level 26: Neutron Bomb -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(27), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29), Posi-Dam%(36)
Level 28: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 30: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
Level 32: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
Level 35: Web Envelope -- Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob(A), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx(36), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg(39), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob(43)
Level 38: Scorpion Shield -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(39), LkGmblr-Rchg+(39)
Level 41: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(42), LkGmblr-Rchg+(42)
Level 44: Burn -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(45)
Level 47: Hot Feet -- M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(A), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48)
Level 49: Blazing Aura -- M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(A), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(50), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50)
Level 50: Cardiac Total Core Revamp
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Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(21), EndMod-I(23)
Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A)
Level 1: Defiance
Level 1: Sprint -- ULeap-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run

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Thanks everyone here is my first prelim attempt at a build and Uni's build was very helpful.

I might ditch a few slots here and that Atomic Blast Nuke will go away.. I figure with as much damage as I will pump out especially once I get the Reactive Proc from Incarnate I wont even want any downtime. I might get some Electron Haze in there instead but then I would have to pull a few slots for somewhere else and I kind of like him the way he is.

I think im looking at 34% defense Smash/Lethal and Ranged with Energy with around 49. I think thats pretty respectable and should help his survival.

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.952
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REACTOR: Level 50 Technology Blaster
Primary Power Set: Radiation Blast
Secondary Power Set: Fire Manipulation
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Neutrino Bolt -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50)
Level 1: Ring of Fire -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(7), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
Level 2: X-Ray Beam -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(11), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(11), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19)
Level 4: Combustion -- C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(15), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(17), Erad-Dmg(19), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
Level 6: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 8: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(9), RechRdx-I(9)
Level 10: Combat Jumping -- Krma-ResKB(A)
Level 12: Irradiate -- C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(21), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(21), Erad-Dmg(23), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
Level 14: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
Level 16: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(43), LkGmblr-Rchg+(43)
Level 18: Aim -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(37), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(37), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(37), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(39), GSFC-Build%(39)
Level 20: Build Up -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 22: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
Level 24: Blazing Aura -- M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(25), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(33), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(34), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34)
Level 26: Fire Sword Circle -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27), C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(29), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(29), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(33)
Level 28: Fire Sword -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(45), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(45), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 30: Neutron Bomb -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(31), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(31), Posi-Dmg/Rng(31), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33)
Level 32: Atomic Blast -- Empty(A)
Level 35: Scorpion Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(36), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(36)
Level 38: Hot Feet -- M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(A), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(39), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(40), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(40), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42)
Level 41: Burn -- HO:Nucle(A), HO:Nucle(46), HO:Nucle(46)
Level 44: Cosmic Burst -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(48), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 47: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 49: Maneuvers -- EndRdx-I(A)
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Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), P'Shift-EndMod(13), P'Shift-End%(15)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Defiance
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
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Set Bonus Totals:

• 2.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
• 2.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
• 2.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
• 2.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
• 2.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
• 2.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
• 2.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
• 2.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
• 11.13% Defense(Melee)
• 9.88% Defense(Smashing)
• 9.88% Defense(Lethal)
• 6.13% Defense(Fire)
• 6.13% Defense(Cold)
• 32.38% Defense(Energy)
• 32.38% Defense(Negative)
• 3% Defense(Psionic)
• 27.06% Defense(Ranged)
• 9.25% Defense(AoE)
• 5.4% Max End
• 37% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• 21.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 26% FlySpeed
• 67.77 HP (5.62%) HitPoints
• 26% JumpHeight
• 26% JumpSpeed
• Knockback (Mag -4)
• Knockup (Mag -4)
• MezResist(Immobilize) 2.75%
• MezResist(Sleep) 3.3%
• MezResist(Stun) 3.3%
• 16% (0.27 End/sec) Recovery
• 20% (1 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 3.47% Resistance(Fire)
• 3.47% Resistance(Cold)
• 26% RunSpeed

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Here is a build you could consider
45% DEF to S/L 34.7% to Energy

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.952
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Level 50 Technology Blaster
Primary Power Set: Radiation Blast
Secondary Power Set: Fire Manipulation
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Medicine
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

Hero Profile:
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Level 1: Neutrino Bolt Decim-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx:40(23), Decim-Dmg/Rchg:40(23), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(27), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(34)
Level 1: Ring of Fire Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg:50(A), Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob:50(17), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx:50(19), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg:50(19)
Level 2: Irradiate Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(A), Erad-Dmg/Rchg:30(5), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(7), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(7), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx:50(9)
Level 4: Combustion Erad-Dmg/Rchg:30(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(9), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(15), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(15), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx:50(17)
Level 6: Hasten RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(34)
Level 8: Aim Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg:20(A), Rec'dRet-Pcptn:20(21), RechRdx-I:50(40)
Level 10: Fire Sword Circle Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(A), Erad-Dmg/Rchg:30(11), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(11), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(13), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx:50(13)
Level 12: Combat Jumping LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A)
Level 14: Super Speed Clrty-EndRdx:50(A), Clrty-Stlth:50(40)
Level 16: Build Up Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg:20(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit:20(21), RechRdx-I:50(42)
Level 18: Cosmic Burst Decim-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx:40(39), Decim-Dmg/Rchg:40(39), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(39), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(40)
Level 20: Super Jump Zephyr-ResKB:50(A)
Level 22: X-Ray Beam Decim-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx:40(36), Decim-Dmg/Rchg:40(37), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(37), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(37)
Level 24: Boxing KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(25), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(25), KntkC'bat-Knock%:35(27)
Level 26: Neutron Bomb Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(42), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(42), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(43), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(43)
Level 28: Tough S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A), RctvArm-EndRdx:40(29), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(29), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(31), RctvArm-ResDam:40(34)
Level 30: Weave LkGmblr-Def:50(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(31)
Level 32: Fire Sword KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(33), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(33), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(33), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(43)
Level 35: Scorpion Shield LkGmblr-Def:50(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(36), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(36)
Level 38: Burn Erad-Dmg/Rchg:30(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(46), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(50), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(50), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx:50(50)
Level 41: Hot Feet Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx:50(45), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(45), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx:50(45)
Level 44: Consume Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg:50(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg:50(46), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg:50(46)
Level 47: Stimulant Empty(A)
Level 49: Aid Self Empty(A)
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Level 2: Swift Run-I:50(A)
Level 2: Health Mrcl-Rcvry+:40(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(5)
Level 2: Hurdle Jump-I:50(A)
Level 2: Stamina P'Shift-End%:50(A), P'Shift-EndMod:50(3), EndMod-I:50(3)
Level 1: Brawl KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(48), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(48), KntkC'bat-Knock%:35(48)
Level 1: Defiance
Level 1: Sprint Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
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Set Bonus Totals:
21.75% Defense(Smashing)
21.75% Defense(Lethal)
3% Defense(Fire)
3% Defense(Cold)
16.75% Defense(Energy)
16.75% Defense(Negative)
3% Defense(Psionic)
12.38% Defense(Melee)
9.88% Defense(Ranged)
3% Defense(AoE)
13.95% Max End
9% Enhancement(Accuracy)
3% Enhancement(Immobilize)
32.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
5% FlySpeed
122 HP (10.12%) HitPoints
5% JumpHeight
5% JumpSpeed
Knockback (Mag -4)
Knockup (Mag -4)
MezResist(Immobilize) 17.05%
MezResist(Sleep) 1.65%
20% Perception
2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery
50% (2.51 HP/sec) Regeneration
1.58% Resistance(Fire)
1.58% Resistance(Cold)
1.88% Resistance(Negative)
5% RunSpeed






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Here is a list that is basically from Paragon Wiki. The real trick is in fitting them on efficiently. (and having the cash)

Ranged
Invention Set ? Type ?
Coercive Persuasion Confuse
Blood Mandate Pet Damage
Cloud Senses Accurate To-Hit Debuff
Lockdown Holds
Mako's Bite Melee Damage
Numina's Convalescence Healing
Executioner's Contract Sniper Attacks
Expedient Reinforcement Recharge Intensive Pets
Malaise's Illusions Confuse
Pacing of the Turtle Slow Movement
Stupefy Stuns
Trap of the Hunter Immobilize
Cacophony Confuse
Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control To Hit Buff
Gladiator's Armor Resist Damage
Red Fortune Defense
Essence of Curare Holds
Explosive Strike Knockback
Sting of the Manticore Sniper Attacks
Tempered Readiness Slow Movement
Eradication PBAoE Damage
Gladiator's Javelin Ranged Damage
Javelin Volley Targeted AoE Damage
Basilisk's Gaze Holds
Blessing of the Zephyr Universal Travel
Thunderstrike Ranged Damage
Calibrated Accuracy Sniper Attacks
Lethargic Repose Sleep
Nightmare Fear
Cleaving Blow PBAoE Damage
Pounding Slugfest Melee Damage
Pulverizing Fisticuffs Melee Damage
Reactive Armor Resist Damage

It is much easier to build a blaster for typed defense (smashing/lethal, energy, etc) than for positional. It usually requires fewer slots to get typed bonuses, and the APP/PPP defense shields are all typed.

Hitting the S/L softcap will require some toggles (certainly weave, combat jumping or hover, and possibly also maneuvers), and you'll have include a few kinetic combat sets. Kinetic combats area little expensive, but it's by far the most efficient way to spend slots for defense.

S/L will cover a lot of incoming attacks, but you can softcap for energy too. Using scorpion shield and some thunderstrikes in your ST blasts makes it pretty easy to do this.

Blasters are pretty easy to slot. You're not overwhelmed in toggles to slot, so it's not as overwhelming. Also, Blue Centurion you are a saint. I'm going to have to save that list.

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.952
http://www.cohplanner.com/

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REACTOR: Level 50 Technology Blaster
Primary Power Set: Radiation Blast
Secondary Power Set: Fire Manipulation
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Neutrino Bolt -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5)
Level 1: Ring of Fire -- Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg(A), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx(5), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg(7), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob(7)
Level 2: X-Ray Beam -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(11), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(11), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13)
Level 4: Combustion -- C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(15), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(17), Erad-Dmg(19), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
Level 6: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(42), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(43), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
Level 8: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(9), RechRdx-I(9)
Level 10: Combat Jumping -- Krma-ResKB(A)
Level 12: Irradiate -- C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(21), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(21), Erad-Dmg(23), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
Level 14: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(17), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(19), RctvArm-ResDam(50), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(50)
Level 16: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(A), LkGmblr-Def(43), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(43)
Level 18: Aim -- Rec'dRet-ToHit(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(37)
Level 20: Build Up -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 22: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
Level 24: Blazing Aura -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(25), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(33), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(34), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
Level 26: Fire Sword Circle -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27), C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(29), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(29), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(33)
Level 28: Fire Sword -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(45), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(45), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 30: Neutron Bomb -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(31), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(31), Posi-Dmg/Rng(31), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33)
Level 32: Consume -- Acc-I(A)
Level 35: Scorpion Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(36), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(36)
Level 38: Hot Feet -- M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(A), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(39), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(40), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(40), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42)
Level 41: Burn -- HO:Nucle(A), HO:Nucle(46), HO:Nucle(46)
Level 44: Cosmic Burst -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(48), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48)
Level 47: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 49: Maneuvers -- EndRdx-I(A)
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Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(50)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), P'Shift-EndMod(13), P'Shift-End%(15), EndMod-I(37)
Level 1: Brawl -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(37), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39)
Level 1: Defiance
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
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Set Bonus Totals:

• 21.75% Defense(Smashing)
• 21.75% Defense(Lethal)
• 4.88% Defense(Fire)
• 4.88% Defense(Cold)
• 24.88% Defense(Energy)
• 24.88% Defense(Negative)
• 3% Defense(Psionic)
• 15.19% Defense(Melee)
• 13.94% Defense(Ranged)
• 6.75% Defense(AoE)
• 5.4% Max End
• 13.75% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 3% Enhancement(Immobilize)
• 30% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• 5% FlySpeed
• 81.32 HP (6.75%) HitPoints
• 5% JumpHeight
• 5% JumpSpeed
• Knockback (Mag -4)
• Knockup (Mag -4)
• MezResist(Immobilize) 9.35%
• MezResist(Sleep) 3.3%
• MezResist(Stun) 3.3%
• 11.5% (0.19 End/sec) Recovery
• 20% (1 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 3.47% Resistance(Fire)
• 3.47% Resistance(Cold)
• 1.88% Resistance(Negative)
• 5% RunSpeed