I'm currently leaning more towards this build with musculature. Still manages to hit 45% nrg/neg def, though the fire/cold is a tad lower than I would like. Not sure if end management is impacted too much, though I should expect to be ok with all the recovery in there. I could go musculature radial I suppose for the end mod enhancement. The damage increase is substantial.
Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.952
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As the River Flows: Level 50 Natural Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Katana
Secondary Power Set: Willpower
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Gambler's Cut -- Hectmb-Dmg(A), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg(3), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Hectmb-Dam%(5), Achilles-ResDeb%(7)
Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(25), Numna-Heal(25), GA-3defTpProc(46)
Level 2: Flashing Steel -- Erad-%Dam(A), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(7), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(11)
Level 4: Fast Healing -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal(33), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(33), Numna-Heal/Rchg(36), RgnTis-Regen+(42)
Level 6: Build Up -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33)
Level 8: Divine Avalanche -- P'ngFist-Acc/Dmg(A), P'ngFist-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), P'ngFist-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), P'ngS'Fest-Acc/Dmg(15), P'ngS'Fest-Dmg/EndRdx(15), P'ngS'Fest-Dmg/Rchg(17)
Level 10: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(34), LkGmblr-Def(34)
Level 12: Super Jump -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
Level 14: Mind Over Body -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam(17), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(19), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(42)
Level 16: Rise to the Challenge -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal(34), Heal-I(36)
Level 18: The Lotus Drops -- Erad-Dmg/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Erad-%Dam(21), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(23), Armgdn-Dam%(23)
Level 20: Quick Recovery -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(31), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(36)
Level 22: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 24: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 26: Soaring Dragon -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(27), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Mako-Dam%(31)
Level 28: Heightened Senses -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(31), LkGmblr-Rchg+(45)
Level 30: Tough -- Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(37), Aegis-ResDam(39)
Level 32: Golden Dragonfly -- Erad-%Dam(A), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(39), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(40), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(40)
Level 35: Moonbeam -- Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(A), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(43)
Level 38: Strength of Will -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(43), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(48)
Level 41: Shadow Meld -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(43)
Level 44: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(45), LkGmblr-Rchg+(45)
Level 47: Summon Widow -- S'bndAl-Dmg(A), S'bndAl-Dmg/Rchg(48), S'bndAl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), S'bndAl-Acc/Rchg(50)
Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 0: Portal Jockey
Level 0: Task Force Commander
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon
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Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(46), Numna-Heal(46), Mrcl-Rcvry+(50)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(37), P'Shift-End%(37)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Critical Hit
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Dark Armor/Stone Melee Tank Guide [I12]
So I've pulled out my favourite character after a fairly long hiatus: my kat/wp. She desperately needs a respec since I last played her when there was no inherent fitness and no PPPs for heroes.
My build priorities: High (very) survivability and a good mixture of ST and AoE damage. I will be soloing quite a bit and want to clear high difficulty mishes, but also do incarnate content and perhaps try my hand at AV soloing. With that in mind I went for 45% nrg/neg def but am content with 32.5% fire/cold (which the build below hits using agility--haven't updated my mids yet). Will use DA to deal with melee. Also a significant number of "panic" buttons including void radial, barrier core, SoW (mostly to cap smash/lethal resists) and shadow meld.
So here's the build: (EDIT: I'm now leaning more towards the build in 2nd post that hits most of my goals but uses musculature)
Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.952
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As the River Flows: Level 50 Natural Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Katana
Secondary Power Set: Willpower
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Gambler's Cut -- Hectmb-Dmg(A), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg(3), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Hectmb-Dam%(5), Achilles-ResDeb%(7)
Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(25), Numna-Heal(25), GA-3defTpProc(46)
Level 2: Flashing Steel -- Erad-%Dam(A), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(7), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(11)
Level 4: Fast Healing -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal(33), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(33), RgnTis-Heal/EndRdx(42), RgnTis-Heal/Rchg(43), RgnTis-Regen+(43)
Level 6: Build Up -- AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(A), AdjTgt-Rchg(33), HO:Membr(48)
Level 8: Divine Avalanche -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(13), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(15), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), Mako-Dam%(17)
Level 10: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(34), LkGmblr-Def(34)
Level 12: Super Jump -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
Level 14: Mind Over Body -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam(17), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(19), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(42)
Level 16: Rise to the Challenge -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal(34), Heal-I(36)
Level 18: The Lotus Drops -- Erad-Dmg/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Erad-%Dam(21), Armgdn-Dmg(23), Armgdn-Dam%(23)
Level 20: Quick Recovery -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(36), P'Shift-End%(36)
Level 22: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 24: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 26: Soaring Dragon -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(27), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Mako-Dam%(31)
Level 28: Heightened Senses -- SW-Def/EndRdx(A), SW-Def(31), SW-ResDam/Re TP(31), LkGmblr-Rchg+(45)
Level 30: Tough -- Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(37), Aegis-ResDam(39)
Level 32: Golden Dragonfly -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(39), Erad-Acc/Rchg(39), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(40)
Level 35: Moonbeam -- Apoc-Dmg(A), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(43)
Level 38: Strength of Will -- ResDam-I(A)
Level 41: Shadow Meld -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 44: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(45), LkGmblr-Rchg+(45)
Level 47: Summon Widow -- S'bndAl-Dmg(A), S'bndAl-Dmg/Rchg(48), S'bndAl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), S'bndAl-Acc/Rchg(50)
Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 0: Portal Jockey
Level 0: Task Force Commander
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
Level 50: Nerve Core Paragon
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Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(46), Numna-Heal(46), Mrcl-Rcvry+(50)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(37), P'Shift-End%(37)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Critical Hit
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
I'm interested in suggestions regarding the build. I had another build that excluded Summon Widow in favour of Resurgence. That one had a little better numbers in Lotus Drops, with a little less hit points. I would like to fit in the rez if I can as I really push my survivability sometimes, but perhaps its not necessary. I don't know how powerful the Widow is; would you suggest keeping it? Is there something else I could drop? (I would consider hasten--my current build actually doesn't have it.)
I'm also unsure about incarnate powers. I mentioned already that I'm pretty settled on agility, barrier core and void radial. For Lore I'm considering seer radial for the buffs and the psychic damage (for pesky lethal-resistant baddies). I would assume Reactive is a good choice for the interface but wonder if something else is as good or better? Any advice here would be appreciated as I'm pretty new to incarnate material.
Should I abandon agility and just go for musculature, trying to find other ways to meet by build goals? Part of the reason I'm not currently thinking that way is the number of damage buffs that generally float around on incarnate trials, but perhaps any serious solo efforts really need musculature.
Please note that the cost of the build isn't an issue as I have just about everything already. If I were to make major changes then I might need to consider inf costs. Thanks for your help.
Dark Armor/Stone Melee Tank Guide [I12]