City of Heroes: Live Forum Archive

AR/NRG Softcap Range Def???

Blue_Centurion

By Blue_Centurion,
Posted on: 2012-03-19 10:14 in Blasters

 

Posted

Okay, I am having a real problem figuring out if I can (or should) Softcap the ranged defense on this guy. The build is great for Range, but in that strange City way, sets that increase Range Def are rarely on Ranged I/Os. Heres my build, with the Dam I/Os slipped in the M30 grenade standing in for the Blaster ATO. (Yes, I know the new MIDs are in) Also, the ATOs are probably going into Full Auto, I hear they Proc on every target in that, I still find it unbelievable, but I love it.

He works well like this. (actually he is at 48 3/4, and not quite fully slotted yet, although mostly he is. The ranged defense he has is working really really well. Any ideas on how to increase Ranged Defense, Range bonuses, and Global Recharge are very much appreciated.

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

Click this DataLink to open the build!

Sgt. Payne: Level 50 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Assault Rifle
Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Concealment
Power Pool: Flight
Ancillary Pool: Munitions Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Burst -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:50(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:50(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(17), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(19), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(19)
Level 1: Power Thrust -- ExStrk-Dmg/KB:20(A), ExStrk-Acc/KB:20(43), ExStrk-Dam%:20(46)
Level 2: Slug -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:50(5), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:50(5), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(21), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(21), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(23)
Level 4: Buckshot -- ExStrk-Dmg/KB:20(A), ExStrk-Acc/KB:20(7), ExStrk-Dam%:20(23), HO:Centri(25), HO:Centri(25), HO:Centri(29)
Level 6: M30 Grenade -- Dmg-I:50(A), Dmg-I:50(7), Dmg-I:50(27), Dmg-I:50(27), Dmg-I:50(29), Dmg-I:50(31)
Level 8: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit:50(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg:50(9), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx:50(9), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx:50(50), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx:50(50), GSFC-Build%:50(50)
Level 10: Beanbag -- Stpfy-Acc/Rchg:50(A), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun:50(11), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx:50(11), Stpfy-Stun/Rng:50(13), Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg:50(13), Stpfy-KB%:50(15)
Level 12: Sniper Rifle -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:50(31), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:50(31), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(34), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:30(36), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(36)
Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(15)
Level 16: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(17)
Level 18: Flamethrower -- Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(37), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(37), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(37), Posi-Dam%:50(39), HO:Centri(39)
Level 20: Stealth -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A)
Level 22: Invisibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A)
Level 24: Phase Shift -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 26: Ignite -- Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(39), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(40), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(40), Posi-Dam%:50(40)
Level 28: Hover -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A)
Level 30: Fly -- Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(A), Zephyr-ResKB:50(48)
Level 32: Full Auto -- Ragnrk-Dmg:50(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg:50(33), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(33), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx:50(33), Ragnrk-Knock%:50(34), HO:Centri(34)
Level 35: Body Armor -- GA-3defTpProc:50(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(36)
Level 38: Boost Range -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 41: Cryo Freeze Ray -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold:30(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg:30(42), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold:30(42), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:30(42), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:30(43), BasGaze-Slow%:30(43)
Level 44: LRM Rocket -- Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(45), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(45), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(45), Posi-Dam%:50(46), HO:Centri(46)
Level 47: Sleep Grenade -- LgcRps-Sleep/Rng:50(A), LgcRps-Acc/Sleep/Rchg:50(48), LgcRps-Acc/Sleep:50(48)
Level 49: Surveillance -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
------------
Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I:50(A)
Level 1: Defiance
Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I:50(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I:50(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I:50(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%:50(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
------------
Set Bonuses:
Thunderstrike
(Burst)

  • 2% (0.03 End/sec) Recovery
  • 2.5% Defense(Energy,Negative), 1.25% Defense(Ranged)
  • 7% Enhancement(Accuracy)
  • 4% RunSpeed, 4% FlySpeed, 4% JumpSpeed, 4% JumpHeight
  • 2.5% Defense(Ranged), 1.25% Defense(Energy), 1.25% Defense(Negative)
Explosive Strike
(Power Thrust)
  • 1.5% DamageBuff(All)
  • 1.88% Defense(Ranged), 0.94% Defense(Energy), 0.94% Defense(Negative)
Thunderstrike
(Slug)
  • 2% (0.03 End/sec) Recovery
  • 2.5% Defense(Energy,Negative), 1.25% Defense(Ranged)
  • 7% Enhancement(Accuracy)
  • 4% RunSpeed, 4% FlySpeed, 4% JumpSpeed, 4% JumpHeight
  • 2.5% Defense(Ranged), 1.25% Defense(Energy), 1.25% Defense(Negative)
Explosive Strike
(Buckshot)
  • 1.5% DamageBuff(All)
  • 1.88% Defense(Ranged), 0.94% Defense(Energy), 0.94% Defense(Negative)
Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control
(Build Up)
  • 5% JumpSpeed, 5% JumpHeight, 5% FlySpeed, 5% RunSpeed
  • 22.59 HP (1.87%) HitPoints
  • 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery
  • 2.5% DamageBuff(All)
  • 2.5% Defense(Melee), 1.25% Defense(Lethal), 1.25% Defense(Smashing), 2.5% Defense(Ranged), 1.25% Defense(Energy), 1.25% Defense(Negative), 2.5% Defense(AoE), 1.25% Defense(Fire), 1.25% Defense(Cold)
Stupefy
(Beanbag)
  • 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery
  • 22.59 HP (1.87%) HitPoints
  • 3% Enhancement(Stun)
  • 6.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
  • 3.13% Defense(Ranged), 1.56% Defense(Energy), 1.56% Defense(Negative)
Thunderstrike
(Sniper Rifle)
  • 2% (0.03 End/sec) Recovery
  • 2.5% Defense(Energy,Negative), 1.25% Defense(Ranged)
  • 7% Enhancement(Accuracy)
  • 4% RunSpeed, 4% FlySpeed, 4% JumpSpeed, 4% JumpHeight
  • 2.5% Defense(Ranged), 1.25% Defense(Energy), 1.25% Defense(Negative)
Positron's Blast
(Flamethrower)
  • 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery
  • 1.58% Resistance(Fire,Cold)
  • 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)
  • 6.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
Luck of the Gambler
(Stealth)
  • 7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
Luck of the Gambler
(Invisibility)
  • 7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
Positron's Blast
(Ignite)
  • 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery
  • 1.58% Resistance(Fire,Cold)
  • 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)
  • 6.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
Luck of the Gambler
(Hover)
  • 7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
Blessing of the Zephyr
(Fly)
  • 1.25% Defense(Ranged), 0.63% Defense(Energy), 0.63% Defense(Negative)
  • Knockback (Mag -4), Knockup (Mag -4)
Ragnarok
(Full Auto)
  • 4% (0.07 End/sec) Recovery
  • 2.52% Resistance(Fire,Cold)
  • 15% Enhancement(Accuracy)
  • 10% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
Gladiator's Armor
(Body Armor)
  • 3% Defense(Melee), 3% Defense(AoE), 3% Defense(Ranged), 3% Defense(Smashing), 3% Defense(Lethal), 3% Defense(Fire), 3% Defense(Cold), 3% Defense(Energy), 3% Defense(Negative), 3% Defense(Psionic)
Steadfast Protection
(Body Armor)
  • 3% Defense(Melee), 3% Defense(AoE), 3% Defense(Ranged), 3% Defense(Smashing), 3% Defense(Lethal), 3% Defense(Fire), 3% Defense(Cold), 3% Defense(Energy), 3% Defense(Negative), 3% Defense(Psionic)
Basilisk's Gaze
(Cryo Freeze Ray)
  • 2.5% Defense(Energy,Negative), 1.25% Defense(Ranged)
  • 2% (0.03 End/sec) Recovery
  • 7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
  • Status Resistance 5%
  • 10% (0.5 HP/sec) Regeneration
Positron's Blast
(LRM Rocket)
  • 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery
  • 1.58% Resistance(Fire,Cold)
  • 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)
  • 6.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
Lethargic Repose
(Sleep Grenade)
  • 4% Enhancement(Sleep)
  • 1.88% Defense(Energy,Negative), 0.94% Defense(Ranged)



Code: 
| Copy & Paste this data into Mids' Hero Designer to view the build |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
|MxDz;1475;657;1314;HEX;|
|78DA6594596F12611486BF81A1152805A42D5DA00B58A02C53681BBD342ED53491A|
|469136FC9D88E38C938200C5AAEB4EA7FF0CAA58DEB8D372EF156ABFE02D7E85F70|
|FB057898F316894C020FBCE73BEFF9CE99F9A6B87572E0E9E9EDA342F29D30D47AB|
|D749CBE2DADE62AAA657D43D0E5592F5BCAF4AADA34B57EFA1BC182D29A6A96B54D|
|E558BDAE360CABB4A69F37B4F87E70BD51AD566A96B26C6AB572B354544DBDDA305|
|44BAF98C2B35AA918CA7A55D33683F6CF15F3B25ED7CFE9866E357B15AFAD9C32F4|
|F2056B64B9AA6F28C586A9B79DEAE4DBAED61CA57DCDE2C357CB256E130AB270DC0|
|1EF3203F7980777C05DE6C57FB90E71C521444816E92D66AEC94C505482BF047F19|
|FE32FC87E03F04FF11F827094EE43AE1DF07FF11F88F2E515876761801530417725|
|D51F6EB03C7FF63049C042B847EE4F6DF77D8DA8107E04366E111F8187CC29CA32C|
|3772DD57255BF35C03B79903D7C11BCCC19BCC34657991EBC5AC2631A349CC6CA63|
|DABA82CE23BE02E33461BF671AEE4CBF0DA41F012C18F981F5A006C23889AC167AC|
|1D7A0EBE005F3213AF40CCD84735439C2B42C3DC839FB46168C3D002A485A185513|
|74B18634D1E43DD04EA26513789BA49D47593CF047C26E0ED252D8ADEA2DFF81ECC|
|7F67E6489D426F530BAC4D2F824BE061E6CC1110BDEDD1831793D837B6E0B463F1B|
|064CFDAEA9C9B9698453F6F69490AB5521F1CF6BAB98FE027F03333FD05FCCA7C4F|
|B919E466308B2C6691C52CB298450EB3C8619FEF2857C119545EF34CE6DF807BCC3|
|F0342E4B1DF3CF61B913B675788713C5BF2FE616DB5D2DDF1165D22DFA3147A94C5|
|1E65A94739D3ADE4B8F20F0F15E6CA428AB3F6AB5B3BCB9DFCECD652BCEE77B7768|
|BEFE2AADC79EB08091DBB039DB749EB2F4DCEDB95|
|-------------------------------------------------------------------|

 

Posted

I have an AR/NRG Blaster and didn't really build for any defense at all. Just attack from a distance, if they run at you, KB with M30 and Buckshot, hit them with Flamethrower as they get up. In most cases, having an exceptionally long range eliminates the alpha attack as you are too far for them to immediately retaliate.

I only built for recharge/range with perma Boost Range and Full Auto up every 16s. I run with Spiritual but for spits and giggles made a T4 Cardiac with the 20% range bonus. Used it to Sniper Rifle Nightstar from 10' off the tennis courts.

And yes, the ATO does proc 100% of the time (I added the smiley faces):

Full Auto missed!
You hit Immunes Surgeon for 118.86 points of bonus Fire damage!
You shred Immunes Surgeon with your Assault Rifle for 39.22 points of lethal damage!
You hit Immunes Engineer for 118.86 points of bonus Fire damage!
You shred Immunes Engineer with your Assault Rifle for 39.22 points of lethal damage!
Your Reactive Interface continues to burn for 14.85 points of fire damage!
You hit Legionarii for 118.86 points of bonus Fire damage!
You shred Legionarii with your Assault Rifle for 39.22 points of lethal damage!
Your Reactive Interface continues to burn for 14.85 points of fire damage!
You hit Legionarii for 118.86 points of bonus Fire damage!
You shred Legionarii with your Assault Rifle for 39.22 points of lethal damage!
Your Reactive Interface continues to burn for 14.85 points of fire damage!
You hit Centurion for 118.86 points of bonus Fire damage!
You shred Centurion with your Assault Rifle for 39.22 points of lethal damage!
Your Reactive Interface continues to burn for 14.85 points of fire damage!
You hit Legionarii for 118.86 points of bonus Fire damage!
You shred Legionarii with your Assault Rifle for 39.22 points of lethal damage!
You hit Legionarii for 118.86 points of bonus Fire damage!
You shred Legionarii with your Assault Rifle for 39.22 points of lethal damage!
Your Reactive Interface continues to burn for 14.85 points of fire damage!
You hit Legionarii for 118.86 points of bonus Fire damage!
You shred Legionarii with your Assault Rifle for 39.22 points of lethal damage!
Your Reactive Interface continues to burn for 14.85 points of fire damage!
You hit Legionarii for 118.86 points of bonus Fire damage!
You shred Legionarii with your Assault Rifle for 39.22 points of lethal damage!
You shred Immunes Surgeon with your Assault Rifle for 39.22 points of lethal damage!
You shred Immunes Engineer with your Assault Rifle for 39.22 points of lethal damage!
You shred Legionarii with your Assault Rifle for 40.31 points of lethal damage!
You shred Legionarii with your Assault Rifle for 39.22 points of lethal damage!
You shred Centurion with your Assault Rifle for 39.22 points of lethal damage!

 

Posted

wait wait wait

it procs once per TIK of Full auto?

 

Posted

All the evidence (hearsay and postings that is) is that it procs 100% time against every mob it hits. I will never understand the Devs, I am always lost.

 

Posted

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dz131 View Post
wait wait wait

it procs once per TIK of Full auto?
No, not per tick. Once an enemy is hit, they receive the bonus damage followed by the 17 ticks of damage. The copy/paste of damage inflicted was on a group with 10 different targets.

I don't think the devs deliberately intended for the ATO proc to work this way. They probably have a formula for the proc and somehow this is how it turned out. Similar to the stalker ATO, the formula is likely dependent on the base recharge time of a power as the blaster ATO does not proc 100% in Buckshot/M30 (8s/16s) but it does in Flamethrower/Full Auto (20s/60s). I do not believe it's WAI either but it's pretty fun to have for now.