Joining the ranks

Master Flipp · 03-26-2012 10:59 AM

I recently soloed the ITF on my SS/Energy Aura brute, Flawless Fusion.

I had heard of people doing this, and I wanted to see if I could do it myself. I did some search-fu, and loaded up on shivan pets, warburg nukes, envenomed daggers, ultimate inspirations, etc.

I only set the difficulty at +0/x1, just to see if I could accomplish such a feat, started FRAPS recording, and headed off into the TF. The final time was 1:58:15. This time could have substantially been shorter, had I not taken a couple of breaks, and wasted a HUGE amount of time on the last Rommy fight.

Video Links:
Solo ITF Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fN4tXIzgi4
Solo ITF Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK4gySZLpWQ
Solo ITF Part 3 (1-4): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kDY2O5dHqA
Solo ITF Part 3 (2-4): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ9lF...FgqtsGQf54IX0=

I'll be loading the rest over the next couple of days.

I have heard, and read a bit about 'pulling rommy' out of LoS of the nictus, to ensure his death, but after about 30 minutes of trying this technique to no avail, I simply went right after rom and won.

In short, it was the most fun I have had in a long time, and posed a great challenge in of itself, soloing a task force.

Now, I want to further challenge myself and attempt a solo MoITF at +4/x8.

My questions are:

Is there a step by step informative description of this "pulling rommy" technique, and would it ensure my victory of a solo MoITF?

Also, this is my current build that I used to solo the first ITF, Is there advice, critiques, power choices, or any other useful information to help ensure my MoITF run in the future?

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Flawless Fusion: Level 50 Science Brute
Primary Power Set: Super Strength
Secondary Power Set: Energy Aura
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Teleportation
Power Pool: Leaping

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Jab

(A) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage
(3) Mako's Bite - Damage/Endurance
(3) Mako's Bite - Damage/Recharge
(5) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge
(5) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
(7) Mako's Bite - Chance of Damage(Lethal)

Level 1: Kinetic Shield

(A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
(7) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance
(9) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
(9) Red Fortune - Defense

Level 2: Punch

(A) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage
(11) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance
(11) Crushing Impact - Damage/Recharge
(13) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
(37) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance

Level 4: Dampening Field

(A) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance
(13) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge
(15) Aegis - Resistance

Level 6: Hasten

(A) Recharge Reduction IO
(15) Recharge Reduction IO

Level 8: Boxing

(A) Absolute Amazement - Stun/Recharge
(17) Absolute Amazement - Accuracy/Stun/Recharge
(17) Absolute Amazement - Accuracy/Recharge
(19) Absolute Amazement - Endurance/Stun
(19) Absolute Amazement - Chance for ToHit Debuff

Level 10: Power Shield

(A) Kismet - Accuracy +6%
(21) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
(21) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
(23) Luck of the Gambler - Defense

Level 12: Entropic Aura

(A) Endurance Reduction IO

Level 14: Recall Friend

(A) Endurance Reduction IO

Level 16: Knockout Blow

(A) Superior Brute's Fury - Accuracy/Damage
(23) Superior Brute's Fury - Damage/Recharge
(25) Superior Brute's Fury - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
(25) Superior Brute's Fury - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge
(27) Superior Brute's Fury - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
(27) Superior Brute's Fury - Recharge/Fury Bonus

Level 18: Combat Jumping

(A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
(29) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
(33) Luck of the Gambler - Defense

Level 20: Tough

(A) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance
(29) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Recharge
(31) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge
(31) Reactive Armor - Resistance

Level 22: Energy Protection

(A) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/Endurance
(31) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%
(33) Steadfast Protection - Knockback Protection

Level 24: Energy Cloak

(A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
(33) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
(34) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
(34) Luck of the Gambler - Defense

Level 26: Weave

(A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
(34) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
(36) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
(36) Luck of the Gambler - Defense

Level 28: Energy Drain

(A) Performance Shifter - EndMod
(36) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge
(37) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy/Recharge

Level 30: Taunt

(A) Mocking Beratement - Taunt
(39) Mocking Beratement - Taunt/Recharge
(40) Mocking Beratement - Taunt/Recharge/Range
(40) Mocking Beratement - Accuracy/Recharge
(40) Mocking Beratement - Taunt/Range
(42) Mocking Beratement - Recharge

Level 32: Foot Stomp

(A) Fury of the Gladiator - Chance for Res Debuff
(42) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge
(42) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge
(43) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
(43) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
(43) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage

Level 35: Energize

(A) Doctored Wounds - Heal/Endurance
(45) Doctored Wounds - Heal/Recharge
(45) Doctored Wounds - Heal/Endurance/Recharge
(45) Doctored Wounds - Heal
(46) Doctored Wounds - Recharge

Level 38: Rage

(A) Adjusted Targeting - To Hit Buff
(46) Adjusted Targeting - To Hit Buff/Recharge
(46) Adjusted Targeting - To Hit Buff/Endurance/Recharge
(48) Adjusted Targeting - To Hit Buff/Endurance
(48) Adjusted Targeting - Recharge

Level 41: Super Jump

(A) Winter's Gift - Slow Resistance (20%)

Level 44: Spring Attack

(A) Armageddon - Damage/Recharge
(48) Armageddon - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
(50) Armageddon - Accuracy/Recharge
(50) Armageddon - Damage/Endurance
(50) Armageddon - Chance for Fire Damage

Level 47: Super Speed

(A) Endurance Reduction IO

Level 49: Hurl

(A) HamiO:Nucleolus Exposure

Level 0: Born In Battle
Level 0: High Pain Threshold
Level 0: Invader
Level 0: Marshal
Level 50: Reactive Radial Flawless Interface
Level 50: Agility Core Paragon
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Level 2: Swift

(A) Run Speed IO

Level 2: Health

(A) Miracle - +Recovery
(37) Numina's Convalescence - +Regeneration/+Recovery

Level 2: Hurdle

(A) Jumping IO

Level 2: Stamina

(A) Performance Shifter - EndMod
(39) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge
(39) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End

Level 1: Brawl

(A) Accuracy IO

Level 1: Fury
Level 1: Sprint

(A) Endurance Reduction IO

Level 2: Rest

(A) Interrupt Reduction IO

Level 4: Ninja Run

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I appreciate any and all advice on the subject!

Master Flipp

*Edited, added more video links

Master Flipp · 03-28-2012 12:58 PM

60+ views and not a single comment, suggestion, or advice?

Rylas · 03-28-2012 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Master Flipp

60+ views and not a single comment, suggestion, or advice?

Well, they aren't exactly short videos. Give people enough time to watch them!

Nice job! You've got me wondering if maybe I can try this with my DM/EA. I'll have to look at your build when I have some time to tinker in Mids.

Kudos to the achievement!

@Rylas

Kill 'em all. Let XP sort 'em out.

Morrigana · 03-28-2012 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Master Flipp

60+ views and not a single comment, suggestion, or advice?

Well I don't really have any advice to give as this is sort of out of my range of CoH knowledge. I do have the comment however that your avatar is great! I'm pretty sure however that the cimore..cimorare...the Roman guys would make quick work of my defenses I were to try this.

magikwand · 03-28-2012 10:23 PM

I only started in on the 1st part. I noticed on your second Cybil spawn that you didn't take out the Surgeon first. You probably could have saved a bit of time throughout the whole TF if you make Surgeons your first kill and then killing the non buffers.

Congratulations tho! I want to do this on a few of my toons too.

Words to the wise aren't necessary- it's the stupid ones that need them.

"You're right...I forgot...being constantly at or the near the damage cap is a big turn off. Definitely not worth it."
- Vitality

Forevermore · 03-28-2012 11:39 PM

Nice Job!

You know, every time I try to solo an AV on my SS toons, it is judt epic fail.

Energy_Blaze · 03-29-2012 04:37 PM

If I recall correctly to detach the nictus from Rommy's hip you actually have to beat him to his spawn point by teleporting in. I may be incorrect in this, as I have never tried this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crysys

Peacebringers at least got a recent overhaul. They moved up from sucktastic to craptacular.

Energy_Blaze · 03-29-2012 04:38 PM

Oh and welcome to the club

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crysys

Peacebringers at least got a recent overhaul. They moved up from sucktastic to craptacular.

magikwand · 03-29-2012 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Energy_Blaze

If I recall correctly to detach the nictus from Rommy's hip you actually have to beat him to his spawn point by teleporting in. I may be incorrect in this, as I have never tried this.

That isn't exactly correct. Teleporting in is probably the most reliable and foolproof way of detaching him. However, I have done this countless times by simply running straight in to the plaza. (I always did it by flying straight in and dropping down on the last mountain before the plaza, then dropping down and flashing in to position). But again, I stress that it is all about speed here. A toon without superspeed won't have a chance of doing it if he isn't teleporting. As long as you make it in to the cutscene, you have a chance to break him from his healing nictus.

Words to the wise aren't necessary- it's the stupid ones that need them.

"You're right...I forgot...being constantly at or the near the damage cap is a big turn off. Definitely not worth it."
- Vitality

Energy_Blaze · 03-29-2012 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by magikwand

That isn't exactly correct. Teleporting in is probably the most reliable and foolproof way of detaching him. However, I have done this countless times by simply running straight in to the plaza. (I always did it by flying straight in and dropping down on the last mountain before the plaza, then dropping down and flashing in to position). But again, I stress that it is all about speed here. A toon without superspeed won't have a chance of doing it if he isn't teleporting. As long as you make it in to the cutscene, you have a chance to break him from his healing nictus.

Ahh okay, thanks for the knowledge Magikwand. Like I had said never had tried it before, but good to hear from someone who has

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crysys

Peacebringers at least got a recent overhaul. They moved up from sucktastic to craptacular.