I can iCap a Huntsman*, but I've not seen a good way to iCap a crab.
However, the solution is actually pretty easy. Vengeance, Purple Candy, and Kinetic Dampeners. The Crab has everything you could ever desire, sans the candy. For regular missions use bases, /auctionhouse, etc, to stock medium purples. Kinetic Dampener temps last 30 minutes and are easy to craft. Use each as needed and you can easily get through a trial or mission, and restock/recraft/recharge between missions/trials.
The iCapped Huntsman gives up Aid Self in order to iCap defense. I'm not currently running the iCap version, as I'm debating the value of the iCapped version vs a standard soft-capped version with aid self. The build can be found in my archives below, or as a direct link: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15076020/Hun...0Incarnate.mxd.
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Glad to be of help. Once again, going back to survival, we've got accolades and always have res/def insps clogging up our trays so I wouldn't overly obsess over defense... but I understand where you're coming from. Just remember, there's no inspirations for recharge.|
Originally Posted by PrincessDarkstar
You have given me a lot to think about so thank you for all your advice
 I am going to spend the rest of the night trying to make a build which reaches a set of targets, but am failing badly so far. If I don't make it I might open a build competition because it is doing my head in lol. Though I suspect my targets might be a tad unrealistic. |
Best of luck to you on your build. Feel free to global me @blue ruckus if you have any questions.
Currently on Virtue:
Jinrazuo - Crab Spider
RWZ All-Pylon Solo Run
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very interesting thread here. To blue ruckus, how is the survivability of your pets? I find that in tougher content my spiderlings would die pretty frequently. My crab isn't tricked out with all the T4s yet either, so I am wondering how your pet based crab fares in iContent after a "finished" build.|
Originally Posted by blueruckus
Glad to be of help. Once again, going back to survival, we've got accolades and always have res/def insps clogging up our trays so I wouldn't overly obsess over defense... but I understand where you're coming from. Just remember, there's no inspirations for recharge.
Best of luck to you on your build. Feel free to global me @blue ruckus if you have any questions. |
Best,
MT
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Cool stuff! I might have to steal some of these builds.
50s: Inv/SS PB Emp/Dark Grav/FF DM/Regen TA/A Sonic/Elec MA/Regen Fire/Kin Sonic/Rad Ice/Kin Crab Fire/Cold NW Merc/Dark Emp/Sonic Rad/Psy Emp/Ice WP/DB FA/SM
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Lack of Crab RES, Serum, and other Crabby goodness makes me sad.
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Originally Posted by Linea_Alba
I can iCap a Huntsman*, but I've not seen a good way to iCap a crab.
However, the solution is actually pretty easy. Vengeance, Purple Candy, and Kinetic Dampeners. The Crab has everything you could ever desire, sans the candy. For regular missions use bases, /auctionhouse, etc, to stock medium purples. Kinetic Dampener temps last 30 minutes and are easy to craft. Use each as needed and you can easily get through a trial or mission, and restock/recraft/recharge between missions/trials. The iCapped Huntsman gives up Aid Self in order to iCap defense. I'm not currently running the iCap version, as I'm debating the value of the iCapped version vs a standard soft-capped version with aid self. The build can be found in my archives below, or as a direct link: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15076020/Hun...0Incarnate.mxd. |
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I recently spec'd in to the 4 pet IOs and they've provided a nice survival boost. On top of double maneuvers and barrier, they stay alive a good while. Based on the trial, I wait to spawn them until needed for hard targets. I kinda have a routine for each trial. For instance on DD, I pull them out for the Sentinel fight and they usually refresh by the time you're defending inside of Mot. I don't, however pull them out right then and there but rather I save them for the upcoming Diabolique fight. Once everyone's set up on Diabolique, I drop all the spiders right on top of her and they just go to town.|
Originally Posted by Master_Templar
very interesting thread here. To blue ruckus, how is the survivability of your pets? I find that in tougher content my spiderlings would die pretty frequently. My crab isn't tricked out with all the T4s yet either, so I am wondering how your pet based crab fares in iContent after a "finished" build.
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For normal missions I just keep them out at all times as my AoE chain is more effective for steamrolling. The pets are just an extra luxury at that point.
Currently on Virtue:
Jinrazuo - Crab Spider
RWZ All-Pylon Solo Run
After giving this some serious though I decided that I can probably do without i-capped defences, but set myself some very tough build goals which I haven't managed to reach yet.
Blueruckus' build was a great inspiration, and I decided that picking up the patron pet looked like a good idea, but I also convinced myself into Bayonet (Which meant that from his build I had to drop Vengeance). That also meant that I couldn't be a Hovercrab , which isn't a bad thing gameplay wise but made the build harder because I needed melee defence too.
I have made a list of build goals, and a build template which I am taking to the general build thread as a competition. Sadly I am not sure my goals are possible, but we will see...
I will link that post soon and hopefully some of you might have a look, there is a prize on offer
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Competition post is here
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Originally Posted by Aggelakis
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Here is what I decided to do with my crabspider. I don't like the proc from the ATO set. So, I decided to try and up my defense and resistance a bit with the Shield Wall, Glad Armor, and Wolf Spider Armor, and I put the Panacea proc into my health. This is not a tanking build. But, I can solo some things on +4 =8. Total recharge is at 220%. Perma Hasten and all perma pets. If you wanted more recharge, you could probably drop the Wolf Spider Armor and pick up Grant Invis (since it doesn't continually drain endurance), and use it as a mule power for your 5th LoTG 7.5, which would give you 227.5% recharge. But to me, since I'm already perma hasten, perma pets, the defense and resistance took more priority and seemed like a smarter choice. Overall? Very happy with this build.
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ArachniBlast Build 1 Revamp: Level 50 Natural Arachnos Soldier
Primary Power Set: Crab Spider Soldier
Secondary Power Set: Crab Spider Training
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery
Villain Profile:
Level 1: Channelgun -- Decim-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Decim-Dmg/Rchg:40(3), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(3), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(5), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx:40(5)
Level 1: Crab Spider Armor Upgrade -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A), S'fstPrt-ResKB:30(7)
Level 2: Longfang -- Apoc-Dmg:50(A), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg:50(7), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(9), Apoc-Acc/Rchg:50(9), Apoc-Dam%:50(11)
Level 4: Combat Training: Defensive -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A)
Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A)
Level 8: Suppression -- DoArach-Acc/Dmg:50(A), DoArach-Dmg/Rchg:50(11), DoArach-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(15), DoArach-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(17), DoArach-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(19)
Level 10: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx:50(13), RedFtn-Def:50(13), RedFtn-Def/Rchg:50(15), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(17), RedFtn-EndRdx:50(21)
Level 12: Venom Grenade -- Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(21), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(25), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(27), Posi-Dam%:50(27)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I:50(A)
Level 16: Spring Attack -- Armgdn-Dmg:50(A), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg:50(25), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(34), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg:50(39), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx:50(45)
Level 18: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 20: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), S'dpty-Def/EndRdx:40(23), S'dpty-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:40(23), SW-ResDam/Re TP:50(31)
Level 22: Mental Training -- Run-I:50(A)
Level 24: Fortification -- ImpSkn-ResDam/EndRdx:30(A), ImpSkn-Status:30(29), ImpSkn-ResDam/Rchg:30(33), ImpSkn-EndRdx/Rchg:30(34), ImpSkn-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:30(34)
Level 26: Tactical Training: Leadership -- AdjTgt-ToHit:50(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg:50(29), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg:50(36), AdjTgt-EndRdx/Rchg:50(36), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx:50(39)
Level 28: Serum -- Panac-Heal/EndRedux:50(A), Panac-Heal/Rchg:50(37), Panac-Heal:50(37), Panac-EndRdx/Rchg:50(37), Panac-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg:50(39)
Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(31)
Level 32: Omega Maneuver -- Ragnrk-Dmg:50(A), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(33), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx:50(36), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg:50(40), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg:50(40)
Level 35: Summon Spiderlings -- ExRmnt-Acc/Rchg:50(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg:50(42), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx:50(42), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(43)
Level 38: Call Reinforcements -- ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg:50(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(40), S'bndAl-Acc/Rchg:50(43), S'bndAl-Dmg/Rchg:50(43)
Level 41: Web Envelope -- GravAnch-Immob:50(A), GravAnch-Immob/EndRdx:50(42), GravAnch-Immob/Rchg:50(45), GravAnch-Acc/Immob/Rchg:50(45), GravAnch-Acc/Rchg:50(46)
Level 44: Shatter Armor -- Hectmb-Dmg:50(A), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(46), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx:50(46), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg:50(48), Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg:50(48)
Level 47: Summon Blaster -- C'Arms-Acc/Rchg:30(A), C'Arms-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(48), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(50), S'bndAl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(50)
Level 49: Wolf Spider Armor -- GA-3defTpProc:50(A)
Level 0: Born In Battle
Level 0: High Pain Threshold
Level 0: Invader
Level 0: Marshal
Level 50: Diamagnetic Radial Flawless Interface
Level 50: Musculature Radial Paragon
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I:50(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Heal-I:50(A)
Level 1: Conditioning
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I:50(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I:50(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+:40(19), Panac-Heal/+End:50(50)
Level 2: Stamina -- Efficacy-EndMod:50(A), Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx:50(31), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg:50(33)
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Virtue H&V: CatSquid of Justice-Lvl 37 TriForm PB, Tundra Tigress-Lvl 50 Claws/SR Scrapper, Mistress Khaos-Lvl 50 Dark/Fire Brute, D'Vine Death-Lvl 50 Plant/Thorn Dom, Phrozen Purrgatory-Lvl 50 Ice/Cold Corr, Prowling Pantheress-Lvl 50 Claws/Nin Stalker, Robo Mynx 3.0-Lvl 50 Bots/Traps MM, ArachniBlast-Lvl 50+3 Perma Hasten/Perma Pets/High Recharge Crabspider, Devil's Wrath-Lvl 50 Bane Spider. SG: The 912 Project, VG: Progressively Evil.
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Thats a very odd build...not even softcapped
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Originally Posted by Nightfire9
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It's looks like that build focused on packing in as much recharge as possible. Beyond double maneuvers and the 2 +def uniques I dont see any other defense. Considering diminishing returns on recharge once you get in the 180 range, I'm not sure how viable it would be to continue adding recharge instead of defense.|
Originally Posted by Black_Assassin
Thats a very odd build...not even softcapped
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Just my opinion and I'm sure he's adapted to learn to play his build well. To each their own.
Edit: Not to say its not a good build. The crab build I used for a very long time had defenses similar to this and it was still a badass crab. I received some grief over not being softcapped but still did well. Also, I do see CJ and CT: Defensive so you're sitting in low 30s on def. Perma-serum and Fortification will mitigate everything else.
Currently on Virtue:
Jinrazuo - Crab Spider
RWZ All-Pylon Solo Run
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Without going into a great deal of detail I would get the 5 Red Fortunes out of TT:M. You don't need that 5% recharge and the slots could find better homes quite easy.|
Originally Posted by Nightfire9
Here is what I decided to do with my crabspider.
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The rest of the build looks solid enough, though probably over the top on recharge and under the top on defence as others have said.
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Originally Posted by Aggelakis
PrincessDarkstar: "RAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHH SOMEONE IS *WRONG* ON THE INTERNET!"
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You have given me a lot to think about so thank you for all your advice
I am going to spend the rest of the night trying to make a build which reaches a set of targets, but am failing badly so far. If I don't make it I might open a build competition because it is doing my head in lol.
Though I suspect my targets might be a tad unrealistic.
British by act of union, English by grace of God, Northern by pure good fortune!