Blanker build ...
Don't think I'd do Energy as a primary due to the knockback.I'd probably opt for Rad/Fire/Cold
Maybe something like this
With Incarnates I'd definately take Melee for Hybrid
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I've always preferred /Fire for tanking because it has two auras, one of which has an auto-hit component. But /Nrg will have some strong survivability options with Power Boost and a defense build. I'd also consider Aid Self, which also works very well combined with Power Boost.|
Originally Posted by Kirsten
...on a Blanker build. Yes, I am insane enough to want to pursue a Tanking build for my Energy/Energy Blaster. Are there any recommendations as far as power choice/slotting? Or am I pretty much PANCAKE outta luck with that powerset combo?
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I think I'd try to build using a resistance APP and get as much defense from other places as possible. I'd strongly consider Force or Flame for the APP with a small consideration for Electric.
Below is an idea. I'd strongly consider Spiritual Radial, but I used Agility Radial for now. I'd likely slot Energize (Conserve Power) with the 3 Miracles that include recharge and then any cheap Heal/Rech IO. I'd lean towards Void or Vorpal for Judgement, Diamagnetic Core Interface, Storm Radial for Lore, and the Clarion Radial for Destiny.
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Nrg-Nrg-blanker: Level 50 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Energy Blast
Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Medicine
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Force Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Power Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(21), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(23), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(25), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39)
Level 1: Power Thrust -- Acc-I(A)
Level 2: Energy Torrent -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(3), Posi-Dmg/Rng(3), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), Posi-Dam%(5)
Level 4: Energy Punch -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(7), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(7), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), T'Death-Dam%(11)
Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), Ksmt-ToHit+(43)
Level 8: Sniper Blast -- ExtrmM-Acc/Dmg(A), ExtrmM-Dmg/EndRdx(25), ExtrmM-Acc/ActRdx/Rng(33), ExtrmM-Dmg/ActRdx/Rchg(33), ExtrmM-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), ExtrmM-Acc/Rng/Rchg(48)
Level 10: Bone Smasher -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(11), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(13), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), T'Death-Dam%(15)
Level 12: Aim -- AdjTgt-Rchg(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(19)
Level 14: Build Up -- AdjTgt-Rchg(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(21)
Level 16: Conserve Power -- Empty(A), Empty(17), Empty(17), Empty(19)
Level 18: Stimulant -- IntRdx-I(A)
Level 20: Power Bolt -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(34), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(34), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 22: Aid Self -- Mrcl-Heal/Rchg(A), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Numna-Heal/Rchg(40), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(43), IntRdx-I(43)
Level 24: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
Level 26: Explosive Blast -- OvForce-Acc/Dmg(A), OvForce-Acc/Dmg/End(27), OvForce-Dmg/End/Rech(27), OvForce-Acc/Dmg/End/Rech(29), OvForce-Dam/KB(29)
Level 28: Power Boost -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(45)
Level 30: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), S'fstPrt-ResKB(31), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(31), RctvArm-EndRdx(31), RctvArm-ResDam(46), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 32: Nova -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(36), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Oblit-%Dam(37)
Level 35: Personal Force Field -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 38: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(39), LkGmblr-Def(50)
Level 41: Temp Invulnerability -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(42), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(42), RctvArm-ResDam(42)
Level 44: Force of Nature -- RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(A), RctvArm-EndRdx/Rchg(45), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(45), RctvArm-ResDam(46)
Level 47: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(48), LkGmblr-Def(48)
Level 49: Tactics -- Rec'dRet-ToHit(A), Rec'dRet-Pcptn(50), HO:Cyto(50)
Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A)
Level 1: Defiance
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 -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(39)
Level 0: Portal Jockey
Level 0: Task Force Commander
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 50: Agility Radial Paragon
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Why Blasters? Empathy Sucks.
So, you want to be Mental?
What the hell? Let's buff defenders.
Tactics are for those who do not have a big enough hammer. Wisdom is knowing how big your hammer is.
Wow. That's some good defense there...Should power boost be slotted with IOs?
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If Masterminds didn't suck, they'd be the most powerful AT in the game.
Power Boost doesn't accept set IOs, only common IOs. So 2 or 3 recharge and that's it.
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Power Boost doesn't take any sets. You could use SOs, but level 50 common IOs are better (my build all has level 40s, because I have my default set to 40 and didn't bother changing it, but I'd use 50s for the commons once I could (and I use whatever is available for sets, although I usually try to stay level 35 or higher).|
Originally Posted by Kirsten
Wow. That's some good defense there...Should power boost be slotted with IOs?
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You will still likely want to eat inspires pretty often, I'd consider one of those binds to convert inspires into purples. Hit PB before eating each Alpha and you only need one luck, although I'd be prepared to drop a second one if things get rough (although that is what Personal Force Field is for too).
The difficult thing will be holding aggro. This build does not generate enough hate. I am not sure how to rectify that. Spamming Explosive Blast as much as possible was my main idea, but I don't know if that would be enough.
Why Blasters? Empathy Sucks.
So, you want to be Mental?
What the hell? Let's buff defenders.
Tactics are for those who do not have a big enough hammer. Wisdom is knowing how big your hammer is.
If only there was a ranged IO set that procked taunts...I kinda guessed there'd be no IO sets for PB. I'll keep this in mind, and I'll probably wait until i24 actually comes out before I really get to work building...Gonna have to rebuild my DPS and Blastroller Builds anyway.
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Thing is, with a tanker-wannabe blaster, it's all about "mitigation" rather than aggro control.|
Originally Posted by deadboy_champion
Blanker build ...
Don't think I'd do Energy as a primary due to the knockback.I'd probably opt for Rad/Fire/Cold |
In that case, Energy with it's basic "Get the **** off of me!" KB potential is actually a good thing since there really isn't any appreciable resistance built in.
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Level 49 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Energy Blast
Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Power Bolt -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg:30(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:30(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:30(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(5), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:30(5), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(7)
Level 1: Power Thrust -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:30(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:30(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:30(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(9)
Level 2: Power Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg:30(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:30(11), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:30(11), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(13), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:30(13), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(15)
Level 4: Energy Torrent -- SBlastersW-Acc/Dmg:30(A), SBlastersW-Dmg/Rchg:30(15), SBlastersW-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(17), SBlastersW-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:30(17), SBlastersW-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(19), SBlastersW-Rchg/Dmg%:30(19)
Level 6: Power Burst -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg:30(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:30(21), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:30(21), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(23), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:30(23), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(27)
Level 8: Sniper Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg:30(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:30(27), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:30(29), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(29), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:30(31), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(33)
Level 10: Energy Punch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:30(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:30(33), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:30(33), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(34)
Level 12: Aim -- HO:Membr(A), HO:Membr(34), HO:Membr(34)
Level 14: Build Up -- HO:Membr(A), HO:Membr(36), HO:Membr(36)
Level 16: Bone Smasher -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:30(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:30(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:30(37), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(37)
Level 18: Power Push -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg:30(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:30(37), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:30(39), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(39), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:30(39), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(40)
Level 20: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I:30(A)
Level 22: Stun -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:30(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:30(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:30(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(42)
Level 24: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:30(A), LkGmblr-Def:30(25), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:30(25)
Level 26: Explosive Blast -- Empty(A)
Level 28: Power Boost -- RechRdx-I:30(A), RechRdx-I:30(45), RechRdx-I:30(45)
Level 30: Hover -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:30(A), LkGmblr-Def:30(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:30(31)
Level 32: Nova -- Erad-Dmg/Rchg:30(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(46), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(48), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:30(50), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(50)
Level 35: Boost Range -- Empty(A)
Level 38: Total Focus -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:30(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:30(46), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:30(46), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(50)
Level 41: Scorpion Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:30(A), LkGmblr-Def:30(42), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:30(42)
Level 44: Fly -- Winter-ResSlow:30(A)
Level 47: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:30(A), LkGmblr-Def:30(48), LkGmblr-Rchg+:30(48)
Level 49: [Empty]
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Defiance
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 -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:30(A), Numna-Heal:30(43), Mrcl-Rcvry+:30(45)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%:30(A), P'Shift-EndMod:30(43), EndMod-I:30(43)
Level 50: Agility Core Paragon
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Guys, I greatly appreciate the help you're giving me, but is there any way you could just post the datalink, and possibly the stats?
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If Masterminds didn't suck, they'd be the most powerful AT in the game.
Alright, here's my attempts at a defense-based build. I tried to also slot in a little knockback for when things get messy. I also found something odd: When I have Power Boost used for the calculations, it increases my defenses for some reason...hrm...
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That's normal. Power boost increases the strength of defense powers, no different really than Build Up increases the damage strength of damaging attacks. Its a pretty big boost, higher than the boost you get from actually slotting the defense power itself. |
Originally Posted by Kirsten
Alright, here's my attempts at a defense-based build. I tried to also slot in a little knockback for when things get messy. I also found something odd: When I have Power Boost used for the calculations, it increases my defenses for some reason...hrm...
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The problem is that unless you have enormous recharge in your build, Power Boost cannot be made perma (it requires 400% total recharge to do that). But some people use it at the start of the fight to have maximum defense during the alpha volley of attacks from the spawn.
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Good to know, Arcanaville. Do you have any tips on how to improve this build?
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Originally Posted by Arcanaville
That's normal. Power boost increases the strength of defense powers, no different really than Build Up increases the damage strength of damaging attacks. Its a pretty big boost, higher than the boost you get from actually slotting the defense power itself.
The problem is that unless you have enormous recharge in your build, Power Boost cannot be made perma (it requires 400% total recharge to do that). But some people use it at the start of the fight to have maximum defense during the alpha volley of attacks from the spawn. |
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This build is soft capped for S/L defense and within 1 small purple insp of the softcap for both Ranged defense and Energy Defense.
No powers selected as mere set mules and all powers usable as slotted.
Energy/Energy/Mace is quite versatile. You can easily tweak power slotting and IO sets to arrange defense values to suit your preferences
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Level 50 Magic Blaster
Primary Power Set: Energy Blast
Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Concealment
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Power Bolt -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:50(5), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:50(5), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(7), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(7), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(9)
Level 1: Power Thrust -- Mako-Acc/Dmg:35(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx:35(9), Mako-Dmg/Rchg:35(11), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:35(11), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(13), Mako-Dam%:50(36)
Level 2: Power Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx:50(13), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg:50(15), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(15), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(17), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(17)
Level 4: Energy Torrent -- Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(48), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(50), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(50), FrcFbk-Rechg%:50(50)
Level 6: Energy Punch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(45), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(46), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(46), HO:Nucle(46)
Level 8: Build Up -- Rec'dRet-ToHit:20(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg:20(37), RechRdx-I:50(40)
Level 10: Bone Smasher -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(43), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(45), HO:Nucle(45)
Level 12: Aim -- Rec'dRet-Pcptn:20(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg:20(37), RechRdx-I:50(37)
Level 14: Super Speed -- Zephyr-ResKB:50(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(25)
Level 16: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(25)
Level 18: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(19), RechRdx-I:50(19)
Level 20: Stun -- Stpfy-Acc/Rchg:35(A), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun:35(21), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx:35(21), Stpfy-Stun/Rng:35(23), Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg:50(23), Stpfy-KB%:50(31)
Level 22: Stealth -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A)
Level 24: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 26: Explosive Blast -- SBlastersW-Acc/Dmg:50(A), SBlastersW-Dmg/Rchg:50(27), SBlastersW-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(27), SBlastersW-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(34), SBlastersW-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(34), SBlastersW-Rchg/Dmg%:50(34)
Level 28: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A), RctvArm-ResDam:40(29), RctvArm-EndRdx:40(29), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(33), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(33)
Level 30: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(31), LkGmblr-Def:50(31)
Level 32: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), Winter-ResSlow:50(33)
Level 35: Scorpion Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(36), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(36)
Level 38: Total Focus -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(39), HO:Endo(40)
Level 41: Web Envelope -- Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg:50(A), Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob:50(42), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx:50(42), Enf'dOp-Immob/Rng:50(42), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg:50(43), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob:50(43)
Level 44: Grant Invisibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A)
Level 47: Super Jump -- Zephyr-Travel:50(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(48)
Level 49: Phase Shift -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Defiance
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 -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+:40(3)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I:50(A), EndMod-I:50(3)
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If you're actually trying to make an energy/energy tank? Depends on what you're willing to do. One thing you should keep in mind is that unless you're willing to build it and then redo it again in a month or two, I24 is going to change the options around completely. In particular, any attempt to build a high mitigation energy/energy should reserve at least four slots for conserve power, because its becoming an Energize variant in I24. That means it will have a small heal, and a large regeneration buff in it, and it will be possible to make it perma which means you'll have perma-conserve power (possibly at a lower discount value, but still pretty strong).|
Originally Posted by Kirsten
Good to know, Arcanaville. Do you have any tips on how to improve this build?
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Also, I think your build doesn't use the +3% Gladiator proc, and these days that's just a few hundred million, not two billion.
One tough call is whether to go scorpion shield for maximum defense, or go bonfire with the knockdown proc to get a serious amount of close-in mitigation. If you're going to try to jump into a spawn and mix it up in or near melee range, Bonfire could actually provide more mitigation than defense will verses critters without knockback protection.
Just to be different, while I can't quite figure out how to get the level of defense I want out of this build, maybe someone else can improve it. Its a powerboost defense, zip in, drop a bonfire, melee smash everything build:
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kb ftw!!
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Originally Posted by arcanaville
the weakness i'm most uncomfortable with is the aoe hole, but hopefully most things will be flopping around too much to throw a lot of aoes.
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FYI, the beta servers have been patched to I24 beta just now, so the theoretical just became the practical: you should now strongly consider building your tanker-blaster for I24 rather than I23.
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...on a Blanker build. Yes, I am insane enough to want to pursue a Tanking build for my Energy/Energy Blaster. Are there any recommendations as far as power choice/slotting? Or am I pretty much PANCAKE outta luck with that powerset combo?
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