Should I go s/l/m or range def soft for DP/Fire?


Aneko

 

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So I'm getting close to 50, and I'm having a blast on this toon after having him benched for months though I can't figure out why. He's a ton of fun, but any way I'm not sure which would be better for him. Soft capped s/l/m or soft capped range defense?

I like to be at range right now at the moment due to my squishiness as a blaster, but I really enjoy getting into melee and firing off my build up > burn > fire sword circle > combustion chain, and quickly followed by Hail of bullets if there's any left. I also plan on trying to fit Spring attack into the build and start my melee chain off with that. I figure the knockdown will up my suvivability.

So guess I'm just looking for some advice, and if you want to post a build that's fine but it's not needed. Thanks in advance =)

EDIT: Also the title should read Softcap... I forgot the cap >.

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Last edited by CriticalCharge; 03-18-2012 at 06:38 AM.


 

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Originally Posted by StratoNexus View Post
Can you do Sm/Le/Ranged soft cap? That would be what I would try for.
My DP/MM has S/L/E/Ranged, so he should be able to.


'I don't like the look of it at all,' said the King: 'however, it may kiss my hand if it likes.'
'I'd rather not,' the Cat remarked.
'Don't be impertinent,' said the King, 'and don't look at me like that!' He got behind Alice as he spoke.
'A cat may look at a king,' said Alice.

 

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Alright here is the build I came up with. It looks alright, but I think it could be better but I'm unsure of where and what to fix. So any help is very much appreciated.

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Level 50 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Dual Pistols
Secondary Power Set: Fire Manipulation
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Dual Wield -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(17), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(19), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23)
Level 1: Ring of Fire -- TotHntr-Acc/Rchg(A), TotHntr-EndRdx/Immob(23), TotHntr-Acc/EndRdx(33), TotHntr-Immob/Acc(34), TotHntr-Acc/Immob/Rchg(34), TotHntr-Dam%(40)
Level 2: Empty Clips -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46), FrcFbk-Rechg%(46), HO:Nucle(50)
Level 4: Combustion -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(5), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(5), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Oblit-%Dam(9)
Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 8: Swap Ammo
Level 10: Fire Sword Circle -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(11), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(11), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Oblit-%Dam(15)
Level 12: Bullet Rain -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46), HO:Nucle(48)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(A), Zephyr-ResKB(15)
Level 16: Build Up -- Rec'dRet-ToHit(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(19), HO:Membr(34)
Level 18: Executioner's Shot -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(37), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 20: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(21), RechRdx-I(21)
Level 22: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
Level 24: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(25), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(25), RctvArm-ResDam(27), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(27)
Level 26: Piercing Rounds -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50), HO:Nucle(50)
Level 28: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(29), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
Level 30: Spring Attack -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(31), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(31), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Oblit-%Dam(33)
Level 32: Hail of Bullets -- Erad-Acc/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(45)
Level 35: Burn -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Erad-Acc/Rchg(36), HO:Nucle(40)
Level 38: Fire Sword -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39)
Level 41: Hot Feet -- Erad-Acc/Rchg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), EndRdx-I(42)
Level 44: Scorpion Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(45), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
Level 47: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(48), LkGmblr-Rchg+(48)
Level 49: Assault -- 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 -- P'Shift-End%(A), EndMod-I(3), EndMod-I(3)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Defiance
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 8: Chemical Ammunition
Level 8: Cryo Ammunition
Level 8: Incendiary Ammunition

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Both if possible, but if it's one or the other, I'd go S/L given the pbaoe's the combo has.


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@Starflier

 

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Originally Posted by CriticalCharge View Post
Alright here is the build I came up with. It looks alright, but I think it could be better but I'm unsure of where and what to fix. So any help is very much appreciated.
I don't think your endurance recovery is good enough if you run all your toggles. You could also save some money on the Nucleoli, unless you already have them. Substituting Acc/Dam from another set would still put you in the green on some attacks.


'I don't like the look of it at all,' said the King: 'however, it may kiss my hand if it likes.'
'I'd rather not,' the Cat remarked.
'Don't be impertinent,' said the King, 'and don't look at me like that!' He got behind Alice as he spoke.
'A cat may look at a king,' said Alice.

 

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Originally Posted by Aneko View Post
My DP/MM has S/L/E/Ranged, so he should be able to.
wut? can I see you built


 

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Logic persists that I'd rather have three types which largely cover everything to be good than for one to be awesome and the other to have a giant hole waiting to kill me every time. If you can't get them all to 45%, try to settle around at least 30% for each; more if possible. That much will still make a giant difference in survivability and will only require a purple inspiration to jump to the soft-cap for when you really need it.


 

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Originally Posted by Dz131 View Post
wut? can I see you built
You'll just have to take my word for it. I've seen how you critique builds.

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Originally Posted by Dz131 View Post
Lawl what? You slotting is beyond wack.


'I don't like the look of it at all,' said the King: 'however, it may kiss my hand if it likes.'
'I'd rather not,' the Cat remarked.
'Don't be impertinent,' said the King, 'and don't look at me like that!' He got behind Alice as he spoke.
'A cat may look at a king,' said Alice.

 

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Why so sensitive?

And that slotting was beyond wack