help with grav/time build

Mechalith · 04-09-2012 10:06 AM

I'm looking for some help optimizing my build for team play, since this power combo seems pretty hopeless for soloing. I know my setup isn't close to optimal, but frankly I've got no idea what the best ways to improve it would be so any advice re: slotting, power choice, etc would be appreciated.

On a related note, if anyone has a solo spec for grav/time they would recommend, I'd love to hear it.

Thanks. =)

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Stormcage: Level 50 Mutation Controller
Primary Power Set: Gravity Control
Secondary Power Set: Time Manipulation
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Teleportation
Power Pool: Flight
Ancillary Pool: Primal Forces Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Crush

(A) Empty

Level 1: Time Crawl

(A) Recharge Reduction IO
(3) Recharge Reduction IO
(3) Recharge Reduction IO
(5) Slow
(5) Slow
(7) Slow

Level 2: Gravity Distortion

(A) Will of the Controller - Accuracy/Confused/Hold/Immobilize/Sleep/Stun/Terrorized
(7) Will of the Controller - Confused/Hold/Immobilize/Sleep/Stun/Terrorized/Recharge
(9) Will of the Controller - Endurance/Recharge
(9) Will of the Controller - Accuracy/Confused/Hold/Immobilize/Sleep/Stun/Terrorized/Endurance
(11) Will of the Controller - Accuracy/Confused/Hold/Immobilize/Sleep/Stun/Terrorized/Endurance/Recharge
(11) Will of the Controller - Recharge/Chance for Psionic Damage

Level 4: Time's Juncture

(A) To Hit Debuff IO
(13) To Hit Debuff IO
(13) To Hit Debuff IO
(15) Endurance Reduction IO
(15) Endurance Reduction IO
(17) Endurance Reduction IO

Level 6: Assault

(A) Endurance Reduction IO

Level 8: Temporal Mending

(A) Numina's Convalescence - Endurance/Recharge
(17) Numina's Convalescence - Heal/Endurance
(19) Numina's Convalescence - Heal/Recharge
(19) Numina's Convalescence - +Regeneration/+Recovery
(21) Numina's Convalescence - Heal
(21) Numina's Convalescence - Heal/Endurance/Recharge

Level 10: Maneuvers

(A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
(23) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
(23) Luck of the Gambler - Defense
(25) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge

Level 12: Temporal Selection

(A) Recharge Reduction IO
(25) Recharge Reduction
(27) Empty

Level 14: Tactics

(A) Endurance Reduction IO
(27) Adjusted Targeting - To Hit Buff/Endurance
(29) Adjusted Targeting - To Hit Buff/Endurance/Recharge
(29) Adjusted Targeting - To Hit Buff

Level 16: Teleport

(A) Jaunt - Range
(31) Jaunt - Endurance
(31) Jaunt - Endurance/Range

Level 18: Gravity Distortion Field

(A) Ghost Widow's Embrace - Accuracy/Recharge
(31) Ghost Widow's Embrace - Endurance/Hold
(33) Ghost Widow's Embrace - Accuracy/Endurance
(33) Ghost Widow's Embrace - Hold/Range
(33) Ghost Widow's Embrace - Accuracy/Hold/Recharge
(34) Ghost Widow's Embrace - Chance of Damage(Psionic)

Level 20: Distortion Field

(A) Ghost Widow's Embrace - Accuracy/Recharge
(34) Ghost Widow's Embrace - Endurance/Hold
(34) Ghost Widow's Embrace - Accuracy/Endurance
(36) Ghost Widow's Embrace - Hold/Range
(36) Ghost Widow's Embrace - Accuracy/Hold/Recharge
(36) Ghost Widow's Embrace - Chance of Damage(Psionic)

Level 22: Time Stop

(A) Essence of Curare - Accuracy/Recharge
(37) Essence of Curare - Endurance/Hold
(37) Essence of Curare - Accuracy/Endurance
(37) Essence of Curare - Hold/Range
(39) Essence of Curare - Accuracy/Hold
(39) Essence of Curare - Accuracy/Hold/Recharge

Level 24: Hover

(A) Flight Speed

Level 26: Propel

(A) Empty

Level 28: Farsight

(A) Recharge Reduction IO
(39) Recharge Reduction IO
(40) Recharge Reduction IO
(40) Defense Buff IO
(40) Defense Buff IO
(42) Defense Buff IO

Level 30: Recall Friend

(A) Empty

Level 32: Singularity

(A) Accuracy
(42) Accuracy
(42) Accuracy
(43) Hold Duration
(43) Hold Duration
(43) Hold Duration

Level 35: Slowed Response

(A) Recharge Reduction IO
(45) Recharge Reduction IO
(45) Recharge Reduction IO
(45) Defense Debuff IO
(46) Defense Debuff IO
(46) Defense Debuff IO

Level 38: Conserve Power

(A) Empty

Level 41: Chrono Shift

(A) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End
(46) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy
(48) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy/Recharge
(48) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge
(48) Recharge Reduction IO
(50) Recharge Reduction IO

Level 44: Energy Torrent

(A) Empty

Level 47: Power Boost

(A) Empty

Level 49: Wormhole

(A) Empty

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Level 1: Brawl

(A) Empty

Level 1: Sprint

(A) Empty

Level 2: Rest

(A) Empty

Level 2: Swift

(A) Flight Speed

Level 2: Hurdle

(A) Jumping

Level 2: Health

(A) Empty

Level 2: Stamina

(A) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End
(50) Endurance Modification IO
(50) Endurance Modification IO

Level 1: Containment
Level 4: Ninja Run

Vimes_NA · 04-09-2012 12:52 PM

It should actually be a great combo for soloing. Rather than adjust your build, I modified my dark/time/primal into a gravity build to give you some ideas. It has good damage, control, softcapped ranged defense, end use/management, tons of recharge, and more than soft capped accuracy against +4s.

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Level 50 Magic Controller
Primary Power Set: Gravity Control
Secondary Power Set: Time Manipulation
Power Pool: Teleportation
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Flight
Ancillary Pool: Primal Forces Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Lift -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(3), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Decim-Build%(5), FrcFbk-Rechg%(7)
Level 1: Time Crawl -- Acc-I(A)
Level 2: Gravity Distortion -- HO:Perox(A), HO:Perox(7), HO:Perox(9), G'Wdw-Dam%(9), NrncSD-Dam%(11), ImpSwft-Dam%(11)
Level 4: Temporal Mending -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(15), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
Level 6: Propel -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(17), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(17), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21)
Level 8: Teleport -- Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(A), Zephyr-ResKB(21)
Level 10: Crushing Field -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(23), JavVoll-Dam%(23), Posi-Dam%(25), TotHntr-Dam%(25), ImpSwft-Dam%(27)
Level 12: Time's Juncture -- DarkWD-ToHitDeb(A), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(27), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/Rchg(29), DarkWD-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(29)
Level 14: Dimension Shift -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 16: Distortion Field -- Lock-%Hold(A), SWotController-Rchg/Dmg%(31), NrncSD-Dam%(31), G'Wdw-Dam%(31), GladNet-Dam%(33), UbrkCons-Dam%(33)
Level 18: Gravity Distortion Field -- Lock-Acc/Hold(A), Lock-Acc/Rchg(33), Lock-Rchg/Hold(34), Lock-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(34), Lock-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(34), Lock-%Hold(36)
Level 20: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36)
Level 22: Temporal Selection -- Heal-I(A)
Level 24: Time Stop -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(36), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(37), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(37)
Level 26: Wormhole -- SWotController-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(A), SWotController-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(37), SWotController-EndRdx/Rchg(39), SWotController-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(39), SWotController-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(39)
Level 28: Farsight -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), HO:Membr(40), HO:Membr(40), HO:Membr(40)
Level 30: Hover -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(42), Zephyr-Travel(42)
Level 32: Singularity -- HO:Nucle(A), HO:Nucle(42), HO:Nucle(43), S'bndAl-Build%(43)
Level 35: Slowed Response -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A), AnWeak-Acc/DefDeb(43), AnWeak-DefDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
Level 38: Chrono Shift -- Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(45), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(45), Numna-Heal/Rchg(46)
Level 41: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 44: Energy Torrent -- Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(46), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(46), Posi-Dmg/Rng(48), Posi-Dam%(48), FrcFbk-Rechg%(48)
Level 47: Temp Invulnerability -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GA-3defTpProc(50), HO:Ribo(50), HO:Ribo(50)
Level 49: Power Boost -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 0: Marshal
Level 0: Born In Battle
Level 0: High Pain Threshold
Level 0: Invader
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 0: Portal Jockey
Level 0: Task Force Commander
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
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Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Panac-Heal/+End(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(13), EndMod-I(13)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Containment
Level 1: Sprint -- ULeap-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run

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Hindenburg · 04-09-2012 12:57 PM

here's a medium priced/good recharge build.

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Stormcage altered: Level 50 Mutation Controller
Primary Power Set: Gravity Control
Secondary Power Set: Time Manipulation
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Teleportation
Power Pool: Flight
Ancillary Pool: Primal Forces Mastery

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perma jump is ---> /up 1

The Paraterrestrial · 04-09-2012 01:18 PM

Here's my planned Grav/Time build. I've not reached 50 yet, so whether or not I'll change stuff around depends on how this combo plays at higher levels, but as far as I can tell this build should work prett well. It's very expensive though.

It has softcapped S/L/E defense and 233% global Recharge. With T4 Agility Ranged defense sits at 43.6%, and Energy defense at 58.9% (practically the Incarnate softcap).

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Space-Time [i22]: Level 50 Science Controller
Primary Power Set: Gravity Control
Secondary Power Set: Time Manipulation
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Flight
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Lift -- Apoc-Dam%(A), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(3), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(5), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Dev'n-Hold%(7)
Level 1: Time Crawl -- P'ngTtl-Acc/EndRdx(A)
Level 2: Gravity Distortion -- BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(A), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(7), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(9), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(9), HO:Perox(11), UbrkCons-Dam%(11)
Level 4: Temporal Mending -- Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(A), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(15), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Dct'dW-Heal(17), Dct'dW-Rchg(19)
Level 6: Propel -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(21), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23)
Level 8: Crushing Field -- SWotController-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(A), SWotController-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(25), SWotController-EndRdx/Rchg(25), SWotController-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(27), SWotController-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(27), SWotController-Rchg/Dmg%(29)
Level 10: Super Speed -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
Level 12: Time's Juncture -- DarkWD-ToHitDeb(A), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/Rchg(29), DarkWD-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(31), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(31)
Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31)
Level 16: Distortion Field -- Lock-%Hold(A), TmpRdns-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow(33), P'ngTtl-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow(33), RechRdx-I(33)
Level 18: Gravity Distortion Field -- UbrkCons-Hold(A), UbrkCons-Hold/Rchg(34), UbrkCons-Acc/Hold/Rchg(34), UbrkCons-Acc/Rchg(34), UbrkCons-EndRdx/Hold(36)
Level 20: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), Ksmt-ToHit+(36)
Level 22: Time Stop -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(36), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(37), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(37)
Level 24: Temporal Selection -- Numna-Heal/Rchg(A)
Level 26: Wormhole -- Amaze-Stun/Rchg(A), Amaze-Acc/Stun/Rchg(37), Amaze-Acc/Rchg(39), Amaze-EndRdx/Stun(39), Amaze-ToHitDeb%(39), FrcFbk-Rechg%(40)
Level 28: Farsight -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), HO:Membr(40), HO:Membr(40)
Level 30: Boxing -- HO:Nucle(A)
Level 32: Singularity -- ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(42), ExRmnt-+Res(Pets)(42), HO:Endo(43), HO:Perox(43)
Level 35: Slowed Response -- Achilles-ResDeb%(A), ShldBrk-Acc/DefDeb(43), ShldBrk-DefDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
Level 38: Chrono Shift -- Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(45), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(45), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(46)
Level 41: Scorpion Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(46), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(46), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(48), RedFtn-Def(48), RedFtn-EndRdx(48)
Level 44: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), HO:Ribo(50)
Level 47: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), HO:Cyto(50), HO:Cyto(50)
Level 49: Hover -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 0: Task Force Commander
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
Level 0: Portal Jockey
Level 50: Agility Core Paragon
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Level 2: Swift -- HO:Micro(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(13)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-End%(13), EndMod-I(15)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Containment
Level 1: Sprint -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run

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Mechalith · 04-09-2012 03:22 PM

I'm noticing a lot of these builds are using Hami-Os instead of IOs for the same function and higher % effect. Pardon my ignorance here, but... why?

Mechalith · 04-09-2012 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechalith

I'm noticing a lot of these builds are using Hami-Os instead of IOs for the same function and higher % effect. Pardon my ignorance here, but... why?

Wait. Nevermind, I didn't see the second effect at first.

Local_Man · 04-09-2012 04:10 PM

Your very first statement, that Gravity/Time is hopeless for solo, is where you went wrong. Gravity is a pretty good single-target damage controller, and it is a bit weak on AoE control.

Look at Gravity: Crush does single target damage. GD does single target damage. Lift does single target damage. Propel does single target damage. That's four of your nine powers do single target damage with single target damage the main purpose for two of them (Lift and Propel). Most controllers only have two or three powers for single target damage.

Your AoE control consists of the usual AoE Immob and AoE Hold, plus Wormhole and Dimension Shift. Even with the changes, I'm not convinced that Dimension Shift is worth taking. Wormhole is a fun power, but a bit on the situational side. Wormhole was made MUCH better with the recent change.

I don't have time right now, but this build needs some major work in my opinion. I'll try to give some suggestions later.

EDIT: The various builds being posted are all level 50, fully IO'ed out builds. Personally, I think folks need to learn the basics before having a fully IO'ed out build. There are a lot of personal choices based upon playstyle. Learn to play the character and learn your preferred playstyle before you make a "final" build.

Some folks feel that a build MUST have capped defense. Others feel that a good team-focused build is better because it will help the team kill stuff faster . . . and why do you need Defense when teammates are drawing the aggro while you control groups? I tend to be in the latter group, but acknowledge that a high-defense build can be good, too.

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Airhammer · 04-09-2012 06:17 PM

here is my build on live

I didnt focus on defense... Held stunned mobs arent hurting me..

The only thing I might change is the immobilize.. I might slot it different.. but i figured loadin it up with Procs and spamming it was the way to go.

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PrimeTime: Level 50 Technology Controller
Primary Power Set: Gravity Control
Secondary Power Set: Time Manipulation
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Teleportation
Ancillary Pool: Psionic Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Crush -- HO:Nucle(A), HO:Nucle(3), HO:Nucle(3)
Level 1: Time Crawl -- Acc-I(A)
Level 2: Gravity Distortion -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(5), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(34), HO:Perox(34)
Level 4: Temporal Mending -- Dct'dW-Heal(A), Dct'dW-Rchg(17), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(19), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(37)
Level 6: Propel -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(7), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(7), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(43), HO:Centri(46)
Level 8: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(9), RechRdx-I(9)
Level 10: Crushing Field -- Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx(A), TotHntr-Acc/EndRdx(11), GravAnch-Hold%(11), ImpSwft-Dam%(15), Posi-Dam%(17), TotHntr-Dam%(42)
Level 12: Time's Juncture -- HO:Enzym(A), HO:Enzym(13), HO:Enzym(13)
Level 14: Super Speed -- Clrty-Stlth(A)
Level 16: Distortion Field -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(23), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(23), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(39)
Level 18: Gravity Distortion Field -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(19), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(21), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(21), HO:Endo(25)
Level 20: Time Stop -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(36), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(36), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(37)
Level 22: Lift -- HO:Nucle(A), HO:Nucle(36), HO:Nucle(50)
Level 24: Hover -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 26: Wormhole -- Amaze-Stun(A), Amaze-Stun/Rchg(27), Amaze-Acc/Stun/Rchg(27), Amaze-Acc/Rchg(31), Amaze-EndRdx/Stun(34)
Level 28: Farsight -- HO:Membr(A), HO:Membr(29), HO:Membr(29), LkGmblr-Rchg+(40)
Level 30: Recall Friend -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
Level 32: Singularity -- HO:Nucle(A), HO:Nucle(33), HO:Perox(33)
Level 35: Slowed Response -- HO:Lyso(A), HO:Lyso(42)
Level 38: Chrono Shift -- Dct'dW-Heal(A), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(39), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(39), Dct'dW-Rchg(40), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 41: Mental Blast -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(42), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(43), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(45), Dmg-I(46)
Level 44: Indomitable Will -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(45), RechRdx-I(45), LkGmblr-Rchg+(46)
Level 47: Psionic Tornado -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(48), Posi-Dmg/Rng(48), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50), EndRdx-I(50)
Level 49: Temporal Selection -- RechRdx-I(A)
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Containment
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(33)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(31), EndMod-I(31)

The hard things I can do--- The impossible just take a little bit longer.

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Mechalith · 04-10-2012 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Local_Man

The various builds being posted are all level 50, fully IO'ed out builds. Personally, I think folks need to learn the basics before having a fully IO'ed out build. There are a lot of personal choices based upon playstyle. Learn to play the character and learn your preferred playstyle before you make a "final" build.

Some folks feel that a build MUST have capped defense. Others feel that a good team-focused build is better because it will help the team kill stuff faster . . . and why do you need Defense when teammates are drawing the aggro while you control groups? I tend to be in the latter group, but acknowledge that a high-defense build can be good, too.

I suppose I should make this clear. The build I posted is the character's current state in game. I've actually played him all the way to 50.

I said he's hopeless as a solo because frankly soloing is a boring trudge that I could probably speed up with lift but since the last time I had it the power sucked I didn't bother. (this was prior to the recent Grav changes) I haven't had issues with surviving, just taking out opponents. The defense buffs are PBAoE, and primarily for the benefit of my team mates, not my character. The same goes for the leadership powers.

Does that make better sense?

Carnifax_NA · 04-10-2012 08:59 AM

Other than the APP, which is a flavour thing a lot of the time, Airhammers power choices and build seems pretty close to what I'd do although I'd take Temporal Selection much sooner and things like Distortion Field are way overslotted for my tastes (but I see why it's being done).

If you're looking to take enemies out then slot Propel and Crush for damage (and/or replace something with Lift; replacing Crush with Lift wouldn't be a bad idea). At the moment any attacks you do have are unslotted, which explains why you can't solo.

The Paraterrestrial · 04-10-2012 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Local_Man

Some folks feel that a build MUST have capped defense. Others feel that a good team-focused build is better because it will help the team kill stuff faster . . . and why do you need Defense when teammates are drawing the aggro while you control groups? I tend to be in the latter group, but acknowledge that a high-defense build can be good, too.

I fully agree, and I don't normally build for softcapped defense on my other Controllers (except on my Plant/Storm), but with /Time it's almost too tempting not to. You mentioned that Grav/ is light on AoE control, and though Mechalith said his character has no trouble surviving I suspect that's almost entirely due to /Time (and skill). With all the other buffs and debuffs flying around in teams a critter's hit chance will probably be in the single digits anyway, sure, but to me that seems like a very good reason to somehow get a few percent more defense to stack with Farsight and completely floor their hit chance. I know it's not really necessary, but if you can easily build for it without sacrificing recharge or control... well, why not?

Mechalith, going by your live build I think you also have some endurance problems when Chrono Shift isn't active. Get Hasten to help with its recharge and slot your attacks for some endredux. It's even more important than the endredux in your toggles.

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Mechalith · 04-10-2012 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The Paraterrestrial

Mechalith, going by your live build I think you also have some endurance problems when Chrono Shift isn't active. Get Hasten to help with its recharge and slot your attacks for some endredux. It's even more important than the endredux in your toggles.

Interestingly enough, (primarily due to the proc on Performance Shifter I think) I haven't had much trouble with End post level 45. I nearly ran dry last night running +3x6 when we grabbed three spawns at once by accident, but that's been the first time in months.

It's a good point RE: Chrono Shift though.