My very first Scrapper??


Bigbadblue

 

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Hey gang. First time here in the Scrapper department =)

I would like to try a MA/WP Scrapper and I was curious to know if anyone has played this combo. Maybe some reflections... if you don't mind on how it plays. I really love WP...and I'm a big Martial Arts fan.

I know from other forums they usually don't like it if you request to see someones build, but I'd love to have a reference to draw on. So if someone could post one... that be great. Even if it's high cost.

I know MA has aoe issues but I was thinking about the fire mastery pool. Anyway thanks a bunch in advance.


 

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You don't really have any panic buttons besides insps. If you get debuffed or take a great big hit... you are kinda stuck. Something I dislike about WP.

Here is a build.

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Level 50 Magic Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Martial Arts
Secondary Power Set: Willpower
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Blaze Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Storm Kick -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(11), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(11), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(13), GA-3defTpProc(13)
Level 2: Cobra Strike -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9)
Level 4: Mind Over Body -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam(15), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(15), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(17)
Level 6: Focus Chi -- Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit(17), RechRdx-I(19)
Level 8: Crane Kick -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(21), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23)
Level 10: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 12: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 14: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(37), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(37), RctvArm-ResDam(37)
Level 16: Rise to the Challenge -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(36), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
Level 18: Crippling Axe Kick -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(33), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
Level 20: Quick Recovery -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(25), P'Shift-EndMod(33)
Level 22: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(23), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(25)
Level 24: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(31)
Level 26: Dragon's Tail -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(27), C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(31), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(31), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(33)
Level 28: Heightened Senses -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(29), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(29)
Level 30: Fast Healing -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(39), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(39)
Level 32: Eagles Claw -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 35: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(42), RechRdx-I(42)
Level 38: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(42), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(43)
Level 41: Char -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(43), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(43), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(45)
Level 44: Fire Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(46), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46)
Level 47: Fire Ball -- Ragnrk-Dmg(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(48), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(48), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(50)
Level 49: Super Speed -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
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Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- RgnTis-Regen+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(50), Panac-Heal/+End(50)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Critical Hit
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run



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Your character does not have capped defense. Depending on your AT the cap is between 175% - 225%. Your defense is not teal in the combat window, it can go higher. STOP SAYING IT IS CAPPED! The correct term is Soft Cap.
I enjoy playing in Mids. I specialize in Melee Characters, other AT's usually bore me.

 

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Originally Posted by Bigbadblue View Post
Hey gang. First time here in the Scrapper department =)

I would like to try a MA/WP Scrapper and I was curious to know if anyone has played this combo. Maybe some reflections... if you don't mind on how it plays. I really love WP...and I'm a big Martial Arts fan.

I know from other forums they usually don't like it if you request to see someones build, but I'd love to have a reference to draw on. So if someone could post one... that be great. Even if it's high cost.

I know MA has aoe issues but I was thinking about the fire mastery pool. Anyway thanks a bunch in advance.
I recently posted this ma/wp/mu build, see what ya think:

http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showt...40#post4048440


 

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Awesome stuff, thanks. What would you recommend for the Incarnate Alpha slot. Do I need the recharge one?

Also on Muak2's build I noticed a high amount of recharge. I was curious to know Mauk how come Mu over the Fire pool? And why not Eagles Claw? Reason I ask is I'd like to work those two (conceptually) in my build.

I like Pines build... very close to Mauks build as far as defense and resistance is concerned. However Mauks build has way more recharge. Pines build is way more affordable. And Pines build has Eagle Claw (I actually like this) and the fire mastery pool.

I guess my goal would be to snag Pines affordability (moderately so), keep Eagle Claw and fire pool. But keep Mauks recharge rate. Holy smokes my heads spinning now!

I'm quite new @ this... but I'm quick study. Any other advise is welcomed. Cheers!


 

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Originally Posted by Bigbadblue View Post
Awesome stuff, thanks. What would you recommend for the Incarnate Alpha slot. Do I need the recharge one?
Yes. Either spiritual or agility, they are both decent.

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Also on Muak2's build I noticed a high amount of recharge.
Correct, that build is designed to max-stack Reactive (or your favorite interface) on as much stuff as fast as possible. It's a modern look at one of the old buzzsaw builds. As a result, it will also lay down the single target damage at a pace that will make your head spin. It isn't a max-dps build, but it will do the job.

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I was curious to know Mauk how come Mu over the Fire pool?
Mu's main AOE is open with only two power picks, and you can skip the immob power. On a willpower, you want them to cluster up on you, immob = bad.


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And why not Eagles Claw?
Animation time is just too long for this sort of build, the damage is not impressive compared to the other attacks, and the 'special' to the crits is too weak and intensely subject to lagging out. People who complain about willpower being dull have never played a buzzsaw. I love the way Eagle Claw looks, don't get me wrong, but an attack had to go to slot out the two Epic attacks. For my money, the weakest in the toolbox was Eagle Claw.

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Reason I ask is I'd like to work those two (conceptually) in my build.
Concept ALWAYS wins. The reason I have not put this build on Live is because it breaks the toons concept. (sigh) I SO wanna update this toon, and just can't see a way forward I like.


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I like Pines build... very close to Mauks build as far as defense and resistance is concerned. However Mauks build has way more recharge. Pines build is way more affordable. And Pines build has Eagle Claw (I actually like this) and the fire mastery pool.

I guess my goal would be to snag Pines affordability (moderately so), keep Eagle Claw and fire pool. But keep Mauks recharge rate.
Heh. The more resources you can toss at the build, the more toys you get to play with, that's just the way it is. Pine's build would play like a monster, have no worries about that.


 

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After playing pretty much non stop for the last few days I made it to lvl 50. Lots of Tf's along the way and some pwr leveling, hanging w/buds on farms. I went with Mauks build. Less the Ragnarok and the Apocs. I got pretty much everything else though.

Still, I am noticing endurance issues. I was curious does anyone think that Cardiac Core Paragon would be viable? I should add it's not a major issue I just find myself eating a few blues so I don't DE-toggle myself....I am currently running 9 toggles.

Thanks!


 

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Buy and craft Recovery Serums and use them!


 

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Originally Posted by Bigbadblue View Post
After playing pretty much non stop for the last few days I made it to lvl 50. Lots of Tf's along the way and some pwr leveling, hanging w/buds on farms. I went with Mauks build. Less the Ragnarok and the Apocs. I got pretty much everything else though.

Still, I am noticing endurance issues. I was curious does anyone think that Cardiac Core Paragon would be viable? I should add it's not a major issue I just find myself eating a few blues so I don't DE-toggle myself....I am currently running 9 toggles.

Thanks!
If you took spiritual, swap to agility. If you're already on agility, go to cardiac.

And wow, that's some serious button-punching.... Can you export your build via titan's and post it, I would not mind examining it for whatever the issue is.


 

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Mauk. My build is much better now on endurance ever since that I got Agility Incarnate power (I just got the level shift today @ +1 and I'm up to the Agility Partial Radial Revamp). Also some how I forgot the Miracle plus recovery and I am now using that as well.

Oh yeah I spent the bank roll and snagged the apocalypse set , which also has some nice bonuses.

There was no way to get the Ragnarok recipes so I decided to substitute with Positron's Blast in the Ball Lightning power.

I like the Agility Incarnate power quite a bit... seeing it helps with endurance modification, recharge & defense. Also as added bonus it stacks the run speed effect.

I running +4/+2 right now on solo missions w/bosses and not having any trouble. I've purposely been trying news paper missions against the Carnival of Shadows (my old nemesis from my other toon) to see how it goes and popping a few purples defiantly helps me own them.

I love being vacation (takes a sip of his Gin & Tonic).