I never actually got to build it. But my i24 Fire/Fire/Fire, the first and oldest character I had, would probably drop Fighting to add Inferno and build for recharge/resist. A blaster with crashless nukes, 80' range, high resistance and ice slick (bonfire + overwheming force proc) might've been competitive with many of my newer characters.
Drop fighting? Nonsense!
Well, at least Weave. Fire/Fire is notoriously difficult to get defense on.
It would be interesting to try out a resist-only fireblaster.
MY NRJ/NRJ Blaster:
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Level 50 Mutation Blaster
Primary Power Set: Energy Blast
Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Flight
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Power Bolt -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7)
Level 1: Power Thrust -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9)
Level 2: Power Blast -- Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(15), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(17), Thundr-Acc/Dmg(29)
Level 4: Energy Torrent -- Ragnrk-Dmg(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(17), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(19), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(21)
Level 6: Power Burst -- Apoc-Dam%(A), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(21), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(23), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(25), Apoc-Dmg(25)
Level 8: Sniper Blast -- Mantic-Dam%(A), Mantic-Acc/Dmg(15), Mantic-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Mantic-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27), Mantic-Acc/ActRdx/Rng(29)
Level 10: Bone Smasher -- Stpfy-KB%(A), Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(11), Stpfy-Stun/Rng(11), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx(31), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun(31), Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(31)
Level 12: Build Up -- Rec'dRet-Pcptn(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(43)
Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33)
Level 16: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A)
Level 18: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(33), Ksmt-ToHit+(45), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(46)
Level 20: Tactics -- GSFC-Build%(A), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(36), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(37), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(37), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(37), GSFC-ToHit(39)
Level 22: Fly -- Zephyr-ResKB(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(33)
Level 24: Hover -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(45), Zephyr-ResKB(48), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(48)
Level 26: Stun -- Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(A), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun(34), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx(36), Stpfy-Stun/Rng(43), Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(45), Stpfy-KB%(48)
Level 28: Tough -- GA-3defTpProc(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(34)
Level 30: Explosive Blast -- SBlastersW-Rchg/Dmg%(A), SBlastersW-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SBlastersW-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), SBlastersW-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), SBlastersW-Dmg/Rchg(42), SBlastersW-Acc/Dmg(50)
Level 32: Nova -- Armgdn-Dam%(A), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(34), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Armgdn-Dmg(42), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(42)
Level 35: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(39), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(50)
Level 38: Power Boost -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(43)
Level 41: Conserve Power -- Empty(A)
Level 44: Aim -- Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit(46)
Level 47: Boost Range -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 49: Scorpion Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(50)
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 -- Clrty-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Panac-Heal/+End(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(46)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(39)
Level 50: Clarion Partial Core Invocation
Level 50: Support Radial Embodiment
Level 50: Agility Core Paragon
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 0: Portal Jockey
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
Level 0: Task Force Commander
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Power Boost ON 15s every 15,81s give me near perma instantsnipe.
I slotted it for DEF ( 45% in S/L/E/R without inspiration , little miss on Range) and Perma instantSnipe without too much click ( miss for 0,81s).
Could perharps be upgraded with the second ATO.
This was mine... the one character I made specifically for I24, and I'll never get to see her be as awesome as she could've been. 
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Skyhopper: Level 50 Technology Blaster
Primary Power Set: Beam Rifle
Secondary Power Set: Devices
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Charged Shot -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(50)
Level 1: Web Grenade -- Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob(A), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx(7), Enf'dOp-Immob/Rng(7), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob(9)
Level 2: Cutting Beam -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(11), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), Posi-Dam%(13)
Level 4: Fly -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 6: Disintegrate -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(17), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19)
Level 8: Aim -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 10: Targeting Drone -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(21), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(21), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(23), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(23), GSFC-Build%(25)
Level 12: Lancer Shot -- HO:Endo(A), HO:Endo(13), HO:Perox(25), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(27), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
Level 14: Hover -- Krma-ResKB(A)
Level 16: Smoke Grenade -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 18: Penetrating Ray -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(31), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
Level 20: Cloaking Device -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(33), LkGmblr-Rchg+(34), Empty(34), Empty(36), Empty(45)
Level 22: Combat Jumping -- ULeap-Stlth(A), Ksmt-ToHit+(33)
Level 24: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(34), LkGmblr-Rchg+(36)
Level 26: Piercing Beam -- OvForce-Acc/Dmg(A), OvForce-Acc/Dmg/End(36), OvForce-Dmg/End/Rech(37), OvForce-Acc/Dmg/End/Rech(37), OvForce-Dam/KB(37)
Level 28: Trip Mine -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(29), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(39), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Oblit-%Dam(40)
Level 30: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 32: Overcharge -- SBlastersW-Acc/Dmg(A), SBlastersW-Dmg/Rchg(40), SBlastersW-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), SBlastersW-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42), SBlastersW-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), SBlastersW-Rchg/Dmg%(43)
Level 35: Vengeance -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 38: Gun Drone -- C'Arms-Acc/Dmg(A), C'Arms-Dmg/EndRdx(40), C'Arms-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), C'Arms-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(43)
Level 41: Scorpion Shield -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(45), LkGmblr-Rchg+(46)
Level 44: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(45), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(46), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
Level 47: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(48), GA-3defTpProc(48)
Level 49: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(50), LkGmblr-Rchg+(50)
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 -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(46)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(15), P'Shift-End%(15)
Level 50: Agility Core Paragon
Level 50: Reactive Radial Flawless Interface
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Set Bonus Totals:
- 12.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
- 12.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
- 12.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
- 12.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
- 12.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
- 12.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
- 12.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
- 12.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
- 15.38% Defense(Smashing)
- 15.38% Defense(Lethal)
- 7.25% Defense(Fire)
- 7.25% Defense(Cold)
- 23.5% Defense(Energy)
- 23.5% Defense(Negative)
- 6% Defense(Psionic)
- 15.38% Defense(Melee)
- 22.25% Defense(Ranged)
- 8.5% Defense(AoE)
- 10% Enhancement(Range)
- 3% Enhancement(Immobilized)
- 65% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
- 54% Enhancement(Accuracy)
- 22% SpeedFlying
- 153.6 HP (12.75%) HitPoints
- 22% JumpHeight
- 22% SpeedJumping
- Knockback (Mag -4)
- Knockup (Mag -4)
- MezResist(Immobilized) 2.75%
- MezResist(Stunned) 2.2%
- 17% (0.28 End/sec) Recovery
- 52% (2.61 HP/sec) Regeneration
- 1.58% Resistance(Fire)
- 1.58% Resistance(Cold)
- 1.88% Resistance(Negative)
- 22% SpeedRunning
The empty slots in cloaking device would've been probably two pieces of Miracle for the recovery bonus, and a generic endmod. Or three pieces of Numina's if it turned out that the unenhanced buff was enough to run all those toggles off, which I suspect it might've been especially with Agility. Second ATO set was going in charged shot if I remember rightly, since one of its bonuses was energy/negative/range defense.
Being able to fire the only attack in beam rifle with 100% chance to spread disintegration every six seconds or so would've been awesome. And doing so on a character that's also softcapped to everything that matters would've been even better. And Overcharge and Piercing Beam were being buffed a little too... so much awesome for one character in one issue that I'll never see now.
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My first level 50 Blaster. I eventually grew tired of Archery's constant redraw and overall just enjoyed blapping so much more than blasting. I24 would have been perfect for him...
Hectacomb is just a placeholder for a full catalyzed set of the second blaster ATO. My Fighting pool level order is all messed up, but you can just shuffle power around.
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Old Fogey: Level 50 Science Blaster
Primary Power Set: Archery
Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Leviathan Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Aimed Shot -- Decim-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx:40(15), Decim-Dmg/Rchg:40(27), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(31), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(31)
Level 1: Power Thrust -- OvForce-Dam/KB:50(A)
Level 2: Energy Punch -- SBlastersW-Dmg/Rchg:50(A), SBlastersW-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(3), SBlastersW-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(3), SBlastersW-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(5), SBlastersW-Rchg/Dmg%:50(5), Hectmb-Dam%:50(7)
Level 4: Build Up -- GSFC-Build%:50(A), GSFC-ToHit:50(29), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg:50(34), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx:50(43), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx:50(50), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx:50(50)
Level 6: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(7)
Level 8: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), Krma-ResKB:30(46)
Level 10: Bone Smasher -- Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx:50(A), Hectmb-Dmg:50(11), Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg:50(11), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(13), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg:50(13), Empty(15)
Level 12: Boxing -- Amaze-Stun:50(A), Amaze-Stun/Rchg:50(31), Amaze-Acc/Stun/Rchg:50(34), Amaze-Acc/Rchg:50(37), Amaze-EndRdx/Stun:50(40)
Level 14: Kick -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(48), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(48)
Level 16: Energize -- Panac-Heal:50(A), Panac-Heal/EndRedux:50(17), Panac-EndRdx/Rchg:50(17), Panac-Heal/Rchg:50(25), Panac-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg:50(25)
Level 18: Cross Punch -- Armgdn-Dmg:50(A), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(19), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg:50(19), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx:50(21), Armgdn-Dam%:50(23), FotG-ResDeb%:50(23)
Level 20: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(21)
Level 22: Tough -- GA-3defTpProc:50(A), GA-End/Res:50(27)
Level 24: Super Jump -- Zephyr-ResKB:50(A)
Level 26: Super Speed -- Zephyr-ResKB:50(A)
Level 28: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx:50(29)
Level 30: Assault -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 32: Rain of Arrows -- Ragnrk-Dmg:50(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg:50(33), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(33), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg:50(33), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx:50(34)
Level 35: School of Sharks -- Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg:50(A), Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob:50(36), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx:50(36), Enf'dOp-Immob/Rng:50(36), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg:50(37), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob:50(37)
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), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:50(40)
Level 41: Bile Spray -- Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(42), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(42), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(42), Posi-Dam%:50(43)
Level 44: Knockout Blow -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg:35(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx:35(45), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg:35(45), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(45), UbrkCons-Dam%:50(46), FrcFbk-Rchg/EndRdx:50(46)
Level 47: Shark Skin -- Aegis-ResDam:50(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx:50(48), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(50)
Level 49: Vengeance -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+:40(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(43)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I:50(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I:50(A), EndMod-I:50(9), P'Shift-End%:50(9)
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 Rush -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth:50(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I:50(A)
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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I know a lot of people were hatching diabolical, overpowered schemes for their Blasters in i24.
Here is what I was going to do with my Fire/Mental/Mu (replacing the Posi set in RoF with a catalyzed version of the second ATO set.) I'm glad I didn't buy all the boosters I would've needed ahead of time, hah.
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