Dark/Fire Review

I'm hoping to finally bite the bullet and rebuild my dark/fire tanker.
The current build has energy mastery, to help offset end costs.
I'll likely be keeping that build around for when I exemp, unless/
until I can validate that the new build does as well or better when
downshifted.

This build should give me a bit more AoE (picking up fireball) at
higher levels, with about the same amount of single-target (using
fire blast in place of fire sword). I'll have almost soft-capped s/l/e/n,
defense where my old build was in the 20% range for positional
defense.

Can anyone suggest further tweaks?

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Stygian Flame: Level 50 Magic Tanker
Primary Power Set: Dark Armor
Secondary Power Set: Fiery Melee
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Pyre Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Death Shroud -- SMotTanker-Acc/Dmg(A), SMotTanker-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SMotTanker-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(3), SMotTanker-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), SMotTanker-Rchg/Res%(17)
Level 1: Scorch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(7)
Level 2: Dark Embrace -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(19), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(19), RctvArm-ResDam(27)
Level 4: Murky Cloud -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(21), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(21), RctvArm-ResDam(33)
Level 6: Obsidian Shield -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(A), GA-3defTpProc(31), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(34), S'fstPrt-ResKB(37)
Level 8: Dark Regeneration -- Theft-Acc/EndRdx/Heal(A), Theft-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Theft-+End%(9), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Nictus-Heal/HP/Regen/Rchg(11), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(34)
Level 10: Combustion -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(15), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15)
Level 12: Cloak of Darkness -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(42), LkGmblr-Def(42), LkGmblr-Rchg+(42)
Level 14: Combat Jumping -- Krma-ResKB(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+(43)
Level 16: Super Jump -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
Level 18: Cloak of Fear -- SipInsght-ToHitDeb(A), SipInsght-Acc/ToHitDeb(23), SipInsght-Acc/Rchg(25), SipInsght-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(33), SipInsght-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
Level 20: Build Up -- Rec'dRet-ToHit(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(23)
Level 22: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
Level 24: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(25), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(27), RctvArm-ResDam(33)
Level 26: Oppressive Gloom -- HO:Endo(A)
Level 28: Fire Sword Circle -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Erad-Dmg/Rchg(31), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31)
Level 30: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(40), LkGmblr-Rchg+(40)
Level 32: Soul Transfer -- Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(A)
Level 35: Incinerate -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37)
Level 38: Greater Fire Sword -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(39), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40)
Level 41: Char -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(43), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
Level 44: Fire Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(45)
Level 47: Fire Ball -- OvForce-Acc/Dmg(A), OvForce-End/Rech(48), OvForce-Acc/Dmg/End(48), OvForce-Dmg/End/Rech(50), OvForce-Acc/Dmg/End/Rech(50), OvForce-Dam/KB(50)
Level 49: Taunt -- Zinger-Dam%(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 0: Portal Jockey
Level 0: Task Force Commander
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(43)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), P'Shift-EndMod(37), P'Shift-End%(46)
Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A)
Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon
Level 50: Ageless Radial Epiphany
Level 50: Assault Total Core Graft
Level 50: Reactive Partial Core Conversion
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I don't see anything too distressing in this build given what I'm gathering from your post are your design goals. You're giving up some of your survivability and tanking ability here in trade for being able to put out a higher level of sustainable damage. If that's accurate, then I think this build should work well.

Personally, I would want Taunt much earlier and better-slotted if I were going to tank much on this build as I have doubts about your ability to hold aggro without it even with relatively high damage output. Given that you've set your bonuses to level 35 (even though you plan to examplar with a different build??, that confused me), it stands to reason that you may be without Taunt entirely when you do this. That's the one major criticism I have for this build.

You could push your survavability further, of course, but that would likely come at the expense of your damage output so I'm not sure that's a decision you want to make.

Overall, a workable build for the goals given.

This is what I did, it works well for my purposes...may give you some ideas...

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Soulfire Darkness: Level 50 Mutation Tanker
Primary Power Set: Dark Armor
Secondary Power Set: Fiery Melee
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Death Shroud -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(3), Erad-Dmg:30(5), FotG-Dam/End/Rech:50(25), FotG-Acc/End/Rech:50(25), FotG-ResDeb%:50(45)
Level 1: Scorch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(9)
Level 2: Dark Embrace -- RctvArm-ResDam:40(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(5), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(13), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(13)
Level 4: Fire Sword -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(17), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(17), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(19)
Level 6: Super Jump -- Zephyr-ResKB:50(A), Zephyr-Travel:50(7)
Level 8: Murky Cloud -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(9), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(11), RctvArm-ResDam:40(27), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(27), S'fstPrt-ResKB:30(29)
Level 10: Obsidian Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam:40(A), GA-3defTpProc:50(15), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(31), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(31), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(31)
Level 12: Taunt -- Zinger-Dam%:50(A)
Level 14: Dark Regeneration -- Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(A), Erad-Acc/Rchg:30(15), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(36), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:50(36), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen:50(36), Theft-+End%:30(37)
Level 16: Breath of Fire -- Ragnrk-Dmg:50(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg:50(37), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(39), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg:50(39), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx:50(39)
Level 18: Cloak of Darkness -- LkGmblr-Def:50(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(19), LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(23), SW-ResDam/Re TP:50(29)
Level 20: Build Up -- Rec'dRet-Pcptn:20(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit:20(21)
Level 22: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(34)
Level 24: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 26: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam:40(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(33), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(33), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:40(33)
Level 28: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(34), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(34)
Level 30: Oppressive Gloom -- Acc-I:50(A)
Level 32: Soul Transfer -- Erad-Acc/Rchg:30(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(46)
Level 35: Fire Sword Circle -- Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg:50(A), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(37), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg:50(40), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx:50(43), Armgdn-Dam%:50(43)
Level 38: Incinerate -- Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg:50(A), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(40), Hectmb-Dam%:50(40), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg:50(42), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx:50(46)
Level 41: Greater Fire Sword -- SMotTanker-Acc/Dmg:50(A), SMotTanker-Rchg/Res%:50(42), SMotTanker-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(42), SMotTanker-Dmg/Rchg:50(43), SMotTanker-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(45), SMotTanker-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(46)
Level 44: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(45)
Level 47: Gloom -- Apoc-Acc/Rchg:50(A), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx:50(48), Apoc-Dam%:50(48), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(48), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg:50(50)
Level 49: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def:50(50), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(50)
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I:50(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+:40(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(21)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I:50(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%:50(A), P'Shift-EndMod:50(11), EndMod-I:50(23)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
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 -- Clrty-Stlth:50(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 0: Portal Jockey
Level 0: Task Force Commander
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
Level 50: Agility Core Paragon
Level 50: Degenerative Radial Flawless Interface
Level 50: Ion Core Final Judgement
Level 50: Cimeroran Core Superior Ally
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I actually just posted my latest version. Feel free to check against it and look for ides.