NRG Melee; Stalker or Brute?

I'm wanting to roll a Energy Melee/Dark Armor character but I'm at a loss on whether I should go Brute or Stalker.

I don't know if the sustained Fury buff and Damage Aura of Bruting outpaces the Critical buffs and the additional powerhouse attack of Stalking?

Soul Mastery Brute vs Stalker version?

Any input specific to these sets comparatively is greatly appreciated.

I have an Energy/Energy Brute (rerolled from an Inv/EM tanker) and I enjoy EM on brute. The ET self damage is a non-factor. It also hits like a truck. Other than that the Stalker will be easier on endurance since /DA loses the damage aura and CoD for Hide and an auto power.

I would personally go brute for anything with a damage aura, since that damage piles up quickly and EM doesn't have much in way of AoE.

Oi! I might have to jump out of the concept build I was planning , in favor of MA .

(btw, Brutes need MA, lol)


Thanks for the input!