City of Heroes: Live Forum Archive

I want to try a Night Widow (and here's my build)

Doctor_Xaxan

By Doctor_Xaxan,
Posted on: 2012-06-28 05:28 in Soldiers of Arachnos

 

Posted

Hey folks.

I'm about to leave for work, but I wanted to post this first to give people the day to look at it. I've never played a Widow before and never really made a serious effort at any Epic AT, so please give me a hand. Some goals:

- I don't need a travel power
- I want Build-Up vs. Follow Up for conceptual reasons (ambushing!)
- I'd like it to be as sturdy as possible for soloing and leading teams, etc. The character is a re-vamp of a Claws/SR scrapper which I found to be hellishly boring, so any insight into what the strengths/weaknesses of this character will be are appreciated. I'm willing to trade optimal DPS for survivability.

One more thing. Dart attacks and the -Regen. I realize this is the cat's meow against AVs, but will it really make a difference against bosses and EBs?

Thanks!

Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.957
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Click this DataLink to open the build!

Level 50 Natural Arachnos Widow
Primary Power Set: Night Widow Training
Secondary Power Set: Widow Teamwork
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Medicine

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Swipe -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(23), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(40), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Mako-Dam%(43)
Level 1: Combat Training: Defensive -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(45)
Level 2: Strike -- Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(3), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(3), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(46)
Level 4: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(5), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(5), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(7), RedFtn-Def(7)
Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(9)
Level 8: Build Up -- AdjTgt-Rchg(A), AdjTgt-EndRdx/Rchg(9)
Level 10: Indomitable Will -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 12: Spin -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(13), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg(39)
Level 14: Lunge -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(15), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 16: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 18: Slash -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(19), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(46)
Level 20: Mask Presence -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 22: Foresight -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 24: Mind Link -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(25), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(25), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(34), RedFtn-Def(37), RedFtn-EndRdx(37)
Level 26: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(27), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(27), RctvArm-ResDam(31), RctvArm-EndRdx(34), RctvArm-EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 28: Weave -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(29), LkGmblr-Rchg+(29), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31), RedFtn-Def(31), RedFtn-EndRdx(45)
Level 30: Mental Training -- Run-I(A)
Level 32: Psychic Scream -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(33), Posi-Dmg/Rng(33), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34)
Level 35: Stimulant -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 38: Tactical Training: Leadership -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(39), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(39), GSFC-Build%(40), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(42), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(42)
Level 41: Aid Self -- Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(A), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(42), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(43), Dct'dW-Heal(45), IntRdx-I(50)
Level 44: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 47: Confront -- Zinger-Taunt(A), Zinger-Taunt/Rchg(48), Zinger-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(48), Zinger-Acc/Rchg(48), Zinger-Taunt/Rng(50)
Level 49: Placate -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 1: Conditioning
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(36), Numna-Heal(36)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(36), EndMod-I(37)
------------
------------

 

Posted

It looks like you want to hit the Incarnate soft cap (59% defense), I did a little tinkering.
Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.957
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Click this DataLink to open the build!

Level 50 Natural Arachnos Widow
Primary Power Set: Night Widow Training
Secondary Power Set: Widow Teamwork
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Medicine

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Swipe -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(23), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(40), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Mako-Dam%(43)
Level 1: Combat Training: Defensive -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(45)
Level 2: Strike -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(3), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Mako-Dam%(46)
Level 4: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(5), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(5), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(7), RedFtn-Def(7)
Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(9)
Level 8: Build Up -- AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(9), AdjTgt-EndRdx/Rchg(29), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx(48), AdjTgt-Rchg(50)
Level 10: Indomitable Will -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 12: Spin -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(13), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg(39)
Level 14: Lunge -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(15), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 16: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 18: Slash -- Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(19), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(21), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46)
Level 20: Mask Presence -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+(46), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(48), GftotA-Def(48)
Level 22: Foresight -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(37)
Level 24: Mind Link -- GftotA-Def/Rchg(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(25), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(25), AdjTgt-Rchg(34), LkGmblr-Rchg+(37)
Level 26: Tough -- Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(27), Aegis-EndRdx/Rchg(27), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Aegis-ResDam(34)
Level 28: Weave -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(29), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31), RedFtn-Def(31), RedFtn-EndRdx(45)
Level 30: Mental Training -- Run-I(A)
Level 32: Psychic Scream -- Ragnrk-Dmg(A), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(33), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Ragnrk-Knock%(34)
Level 35: Stimulant -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 38: Tactical Training: Leadership -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(39), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(39), GSFC-Build%(40), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(42), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(42)
Level 41: Aid Self -- Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(A), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(42), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(43), Dct'dW-Heal(45), IntRdx-I(50)
Level 44: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 47: Confront -- Zinger-Dam%(A)
Level 49: Placate -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 1: Conditioning
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(36), Numna-Heal(36)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(36), EndMod-I(37)
------------
------------

"I used to make diddly squat, but I've been with the company for 16 years and have had plenty of great raises. Now I just make squat" -- Me

Pediatric brain tumors are the #1 cause of cancer related deaths in children.

 

Posted

Thanks for posting the build, Eislor. It's given me a few ideas.

I'm still looking for some input on my other questions, though; regarding the poison dart attacks, etc.

 

Posted

Sorry, totally forgot about your question
Against bosses, even elite bosses the -reg isn't going to matter to you, you'll be taking them done too quick. That said I did take both dart attacks my self, love the pew-pew-pew

"I used to make diddly squat, but I've been with the company for 16 years and have had plenty of great raises. Now I just make squat" -- Me

Pediatric brain tumors are the #1 cause of cancer related deaths in children.

 

Posted

one thing to remember about Mask Presence has 2 def values, one in combat, one out, you'll loose about %7 as soon as you attack. Another point, Mask Presence is only a stealth not an invis if that matters. I took super speed instead of confront for mine, another idea would be to put a stealth I/O in sprint.