FA, a noobish dilemma

Waylorn · 12-12-2011 04:53 PM

Is it generally better, on a /FA toon in overall gaming (not just farming!), having maxed out s/l def or not maxed out (say in 25-30% range) melee/ranged def?

Dz131 · 12-12-2011 04:55 PM

softcap s/l

Intrinsic · 12-13-2011 01:48 AM

I'd recommend moderate amounts of s/l/e/n over melee/ranged. Most IO sets that give e/n bonuses also give ranged bonuses anyway, so that will help to cover psi damage. My /FA scrapper went this route, along with Tough for extra s/l resists, and has good survivability in just about any situation.

False_Fiction · 12-13-2011 05:05 AM

I'd aim for ~23% melee and ranged. Then focus on recharge.

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magikwand · 12-15-2011 07:08 PM

Easy. Go for the soft capped s/l defense.
Why? Many ranged attacks deal s/l type damage, despite the fact that they are ranged. Maybe I am stating that in the wrong way....

But I do have a softcapped /fa brute and she is a hoot and a half to play.

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