((Ma/Sr)) Should I give up, or should I just keep chasing resistance?
I wouldn't use respecs or resources changing my build right now because i24 is on deck and it allows you to add a significant amount of resistance to a build. It will have new ATOs, new sets for powers, and lots of set changes that directly address your goal of adding resistance.
Moonlighter
50s include MA/SD, MA/SR, DP/Elec, Claw/Inv, Kat/Dark, Kat/Fire, Spine/Regen, Dark/SD
First Arc: Tequila Sunrise, #168563
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Seconded.|
Originally Posted by Moonlighter
I wouldn't use respecs or resources changing my build right now because i24 is on deck and it allows you to add a significant amount of resistance to a build. It will have new ATOs, new sets for powers, and lots of set changes that directly address your goal of adding resistance.
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Copy your build over to the beta server and check out some of the new IO sets.
-Largo
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Thanks alot guys, really appreciate that advice.|
Originally Posted by Moonlighter
I wouldn't use respecs or resources changing my build right now because i24 is on deck and it allows you to add a significant amount of resistance to a build. It will have new ATOs, new sets for powers, and lots of set changes that directly address your goal of adding resistance.
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Has completely forgotten the +Res changes coming to IOs, definitely wise to wait for i24.
Thanks again.
Sam
Waiting for I24 is superb advice.
Also, I recently rebuilt my own ma/sr, and have been pleased as punch by how it plays:
http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showt...ed#post4230641
Here is what my main, also ma/sr, looks like. I focused more on HP/regen (2058 hp) as opposed to resist. Helps a ton. Also took the melee hybrid, with it on my regen shoots way up when surrounded. I do'nt have hasten because I got tired of the fire hands, but guess thats changing. Mine has a little gap in the "best" chain, but I do'nt prefer that, especially with new proc, I use EC then CAK for ST or EC then DT for AOE. CAK has a crazy chance to crit, and EC is pretty high as well. I don't see how the best attack chain doesn't use EC, but I guess numbers tests don't lie. I also just enjoy the attack. Also, keeps me from having to use hasten and worry about the end crash from it. I hear the next scrapper ATO set is awesome as well. Probably some changes to be made to my build when it comes out, but hopefully can just plop it over the set of crushing impacts in EC and be done.
Ive found one interupt reduction to be plenty, i can usually get it inbetween some dots also, depending on the dot.
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Level 50 Natural Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Martial Arts
Secondary Power Set: Super Reflexes
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Medicine
Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Storm Kick -- Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg(A), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg(3), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Hectmb-Dam%(5)
Level 1: Focused Fighting -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(7), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(7), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(9)
Level 2: Cobra Strike -- SScrappersS-Rchg/+Crit(A), SScrappersS-Acc/Dmg(9), SScrappersS-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), SScrappersS-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), SScrappersS-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13)
Level 4: Focused Senses -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(13), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(15), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(23)
Level 6: Focus Chi -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(15), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(17), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(17), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(19), GSFC-Build%(19)
Level 8: Agile -- SW-Def(A), SW-Def/EndRdx(21), SW-Def/Rchg(21)
Level 10: Practiced Brawler -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 12: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
Level 14: Tough -- HO:Ribo(A), GA-3defTpProc(23), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(25), S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(48), S'fstPrt-ResKB(48)
Level 16: Dodge -- SW-Def(A), SW-Def/EndRdx(25), SW-Def/Rchg(27)
Level 18: Crippling Axe Kick -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(27), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
Level 20: Quickness -- Run-I(A)
Level 22: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
Level 24: Fly -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
Level 26: Dragon's Tail -- Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(A), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(33), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(34), Armgdn-Dam%(34)
Level 28: Lucky -- SW-Def(A), SW-Def/EndRdx(34), SW-Def/Rchg(36)
Level 30: Combat Jumping -- SW-Def(A), SW-Def/EndRdx(45), SW-Def/Rchg(45)
Level 32: Eagles Claw -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(36), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37)
Level 35: Evasion -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(37), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(39), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(39)
Level 38: Focused Accuracy -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 41: Laser Beam Eyes -- Apoc-Dam%(A), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(42), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Dev'n-Hold%(42), Dev'n-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 44: Physical Perfection -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(46), Numna-Heal/Rchg(46), Panac-Heal/+End(48)
Level 47: Aid Other -- Empty(A)
Level 49: Aid Self -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(50), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(50), IntRdx-I(50)
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(40), Mrcl-Heal(40), Numna-Heal(43), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(43), RgnTis-Regen+(43)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(39), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(40)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Critical Hit
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 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 0: Portal Jockey
Level 0: Task Force Commander
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon
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speaking of aid self
Use your own words, theheat. 
Hey,
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((Title was an Adele reference btw not some morbidly depressing post
Ive been looking at trying to maximise my main's build ((ma/sr))
Not that the old build was bad, far from it. He sat at 6 secs from perma hasten, no end issues, runs the top Ma attack chain, softcapped to M,R,Aoe and carries Aid Self.
Everything you would expect from a half decent Ma/Sr build (i hope
Basically with this new build Ive kept all that good stuff and more, now 1 sec of perma hasten, more accuracy etc
What Ive changed the most is the S/L resistance from 16% to 24%, to do this Ive chucked in the Pvp 3% res IO and taken the 6th slot Damage proc from Cobra strike in favour of the 6th piece of ATO for the small S/L bonus.
I still have a slot free aswell ...
What I was thinking is that my Defences are now only at 46% so I could stick the Pvp 3% def in tough to round them up a bit. Or chase that last 1sec of recharge for hasten?
I guess what Im really asking is is the 6% increase to S/L worth it? or should I leave the damage proc in Cobra and just chase more recharge?
If anyone can see any glaring errors or improvements they would make feel free to chip in. ((Another option i thought of was to drop Conserve Power in favour of Focussed Accuracy and maybe 2 slot for end red?))
Note: Not interested in Incarnate soft cap (dont really like to solo and on trials theres always more than enough +Def from league mates to cover)
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Sam Swift: Level 50 Science Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Martial Arts
Secondary Power Set: Super Reflexes
Power Pool: Medicine
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Storm Kick -- C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(3), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(3), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), Hectmb-Dam%(7)
Level 1: Focused Fighting -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(13), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(15), LkGmblr-Rchg+(17)
Level 2: Cobra Strike -- SScrappersS-Acc/Dmg(A), SScrappersS-Dmg/Rchg(7), SScrappersS-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), SScrappersS-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), SScrappersS-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), SScrappersS-Rchg/+Crit(13)
Level 4: Agile -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(11), LkGmblr-Rchg+(37), SW-ResDam/Re TP(43)
Level 6: Stimulant -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 8: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(17), RechRdx-I(48)
Level 10: Practiced Brawler -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 12: Combat Jumping -- Ksmt-ToHit+(A), Winter-ResSlow(15), LkGmblr-Rchg+(46)
Level 14: Super Speed -- Run-I(A)
Level 16: Dodge -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(43), LkGmblr-Rchg+(48)
Level 18: Crippling Axe Kick -- Hectmb-Dmg(A), Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg(19), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg(21), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx(21), Mako-Dam%(23)
Level 20: Quickness -- Run-I(A)
Level 22: Focused Senses -- S'dpty-Def/EndRdx(A), S'dpty-Def/Rchg(23), S'dpty-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(25), S'dpty-Def(25), S'dpty-EndRdx(27)
Level 24: Aid Self -- Mrcl-Heal(A), Mrcl-Heal/Rchg(39), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(42), IntRdx-I(42), IntRdx-I(50)
Level 26: Dragon's Tail -- Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(A), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(34), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(34), Armgdn-Dam%(37)
Level 28: Lucky -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(29), LkGmblr-Rchg+(48)
Level 30: Focus Chi -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(31), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(33), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(33), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(33), GSFC-Build%(34)
Level 32: Eagles Claw -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(39), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), T'Death-Dam%(40)
Level 35: Evasion -- S'dpty-Def/EndRdx(A), S'dpty-Def/Rchg(36), S'dpty-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(36), S'dpty-Def(36), S'dpty-EndRdx(37)
Level 38: Kick -- Dmg-I(A)
Level 41: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(42), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(43), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(45)
Level 44: Weave -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(45), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(45), RedFtn-Def(46), RedFtn-EndRdx(46), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 47: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 49: Physical Perfection -- P'Shift-End%(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Critical Hit
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 -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(31)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(29), EndMod-I(31)
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
Level 0: Task Force Commander
Level 0: Portal Jockey
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon
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