Auroxis
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I threw together a DB/SR build for good measure.
-Top attack chain(BF/AS/SS/AS) with only about a 0.05 second gap between attacks.
-Very good HP/Sec levels with Radial Rebirth(Spiritual boosted).
-Endurance stable with the use of Conserve Power whenever it's up.
-Incarnate softcap(59%) to Melee and Ranged
http://www.cohplanner.com/mids/downl...D7FA0FB3D1D6A7
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Quote:Doing the same trials over and over again burned me out as well, I still have my Blaster to Incarnate out.Originally Posted by Werner
Because if you want to be really invincible, you're looking at soft-capped defenses with one enemy in range and perma Hasten levels of recharge. That doesn't come cheap.
But yeah, if you can afford to kit it out, Invulnerability is very nice these days. I'd probably go with that over Super Reflexes.
Speaking of which, I should get back to leveling my Dark Melee/Invuln Scrapper. I'm kind of burned out on the incarnate trials. Haven't played for days. Though with the higher resistance caps and hit points, maybe I should actually get back to leveling my Dark Melee/Invuln Brute. Hmmm.
As for SR and Invuln, SR does give you more recharge which makes getting to the top attack chains easier(Dual Blades would be good for this as its top chain requires a ton of recharge). And if you're really into doing trial content, reaching the "Incarnate Softcap" will be much easier on SR. -
I have Rage on a 65 second recharge on my Brute without Ageless, and it's not as perma as I'd like it. Cast time and the fact that it's not on auto means that it's a few seconds off perma in regular play, and I can't cast it during the crash to maximize effectiveness. When I feel like getting perma though, I pick up the 1 hour +20% recharge empowerment buff.
I also have the FF +recharge proc in Foot Stomp to get me over the 65 second timer, but I won't be using that in a ST attack chain where DPS matters most. -
That's actually 41.3%, make sure you have combat suppression turned on so Stealth gives you the right value. But if you add two Rectified Reticles to both Aim and BU you'll get to 45% with that build.
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Yes, Bruising helps a lot for Tanker ST damage, and now with Reactive's DoT Tankers can deliver awesome amounts of ST DPS. The only downside is that Bruise doesn't stack at all with itself(even from multiple casters). And of course that it's just for single targets.
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Quote:That is true before exterior damage buffs are considered.Originally Posted by ClawsandEffect
Tanks get more from Rage than brutes do.
80% bonus on top of 0% is huge.
80% bonus on top of 160% isn't as great.
It's still a great power for both ATs, but tanks benefit from it more.
Also, as Willpower, you will have to actively try a little harder to hold agro than some builds. The taunt aura in WP (RttC) is pretty weak compared to some others.
On Tankers, 175% from Rage and enhancements means that you begin to stop benefiting from Rage if you get over 125% from damage buffs.
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Very Nice
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They are referring to Debuff Resistance, as in, giving the allies and the caster resistance to Defense, Recovery, Endurance, Recharge, Movement Speed, Regen, Perception, and ToHit Debuffs.
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Quote:I didn't say disregard endurance entirely, of course you want to be able to exemp down and not go dry in seconds.Originally Posted by Grey Pilgrim
Well, unless you're worried about levels lower than 50, of course. If you plan to never exemp, I guess you could rely only on your incarnate stuff, but I still don't think I would like to.
Heck, I have a Cardiac on my Fire Tank, and there are mobs out there that are draining me enough in the trials that I need Consume: and I have a fair amount of end and end recovery bonuses. -
Quote:My Fortitude can give +60% defense and +88% ToHit, it's crazy.Originally Posted by Doctor_Kumquat
Barrier is obviously redundant, and Clarion is fairly silly with Dispersion already there. That said, my Blaster recently found out just how amusing it can be to pop DOUBLE Power Boost right before hitting Vengeance; /EM has the normal power, and Clarion Radial packs both Boost Range and Power Boost. Together, stupid-awesome stuff happens.
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With the crazy amounts of end management in Ageless coupled with the Cardiac Alpha, I don't think you need to invest too much in +recovery IO's anymore.
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Quote:That would be my assumption as well, especially since Power Boost doesn't work on it.Originally Posted by Scientist
So I presume Clarion Radial Destiny would also not affect Benumb?
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Good to know, I thought something was up when the description had it and the real numbers didn't show anything KB related.
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Quote:Yes, you will get an extra 2.8% defense from Weave for the duration of Power Boost.Originally Posted by Dark_Inferno
So perhaps I can get a little help with what this means to me? I am playing a Dual Pistols/ Energy Blaster. What powers do i have that witll be boosted and in what way?
I am taking Weave. Will the Defense buff be boosted?
Tough can slot resistance enhancements so it will not be affected. Also, Power Boost doesn't boost Resistance.Quote:And, Tough won't? (why?)
The only thing that can change is the strength of the movement speed debuff, however I'm not sure if Power Boost affects it as there is no "slow" component, only a run speed/fly speed one.Quote:Will the run speed debuff of my Cryo ammunition increase even if the -recharge doesn't? And, will it last longer or slow more?
Knocking back further. The chance of knockback can't change.Quote:Knockback.... knocking back further or more often?
The duration of your Stun/Hold power (suppressive fire) will improve, making it easier to stack its magnitude in order to Stun/Hold tougher enemies(Bosses, EB's).Quote:Anything else?
please?
Your defense debuffs will improve, though that's negligible. -
And if you want to avoid SS and still have that smashy smashy feel, go for War Mace. WM/SD is a very good combo, especially if you have someone to back up your endurance early on like a Kin.
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Quote:I haven't seen a top end SS Brute attack chain that doesn't have Punch, except for FA characters who use Burn instead.Originally Posted by Syntax42
In top-end DPS builds, Punch is even too low of DPS to use. Gloom and other Epic pool powers are better for DPS than Punch or Jab.
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Once you get some recharge in your better attacks it's not very useful, and If you want a filler attack there's always Boxing from the fighting pool.
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Dark Melee has more attractive stuff than Dark Consumption. Soul Drain is awesome(makes your damage aura better), and so is Siphon Life and the thematic match with DA.
The lack of any good AoE's up until you get your ancillary pool AoE is definitely a turn-off though. -
There are tons of threads on this subject already, I suggest you look around.
I see 7 other threads with "Farm" in the title, on the first page of the Brute forums alone. -
Tier 4 Ageless gives you a bit over 20% global recharge on average, and tons of recovery or debuff resistance.
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Quote:Like I said, any power that can slot resistance enhancements is not affected by Power Boost. While PFF has a resistance component, it cannot slot resistance enhancements.Originally Posted by Syndace
But I believe the -run speed portion is.
Also, powerboost DOES affect personal force field from the Mace mastery PPP even though it has a resistance component. I run this on my mind/energy dom and when looking at the in game numbers the defense portion of these powers are boosted when I use power boost.
I'm curious about scorpion shield though. Anyone know if this is boosted? Thanks
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SS didn't change, perhaps you were fighting grey cons.
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Quote:It won't, -recharge is never enhanceable.Originally Posted by Khaelon
POWER BOOST via Blaster's /NRG powerset...would this boost the secondary effect of the ICE/NRG Ice primary powers which is -20% recharge or -Run (movement) speeds??? I know that Mids and Red Tomax CoD do not specifically mentioned buffing the -recharge debuff, but does anyone know if it would?
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DP/Traps is awesome, go for it.
Quote:This isn't true, though. Defender trappers get better pseudo-pets.Originally Posted by Mind_Over_Matter
IIRC, the buffs/debuffs of Traps would be functionally equivalent since they are pseudo-pets and aren't adjusted by AT modifiers. This would make the Corruptor vs. Defender debate more a matter of how soon you'd prefer to have certain powers. -
Quote:Unless the attack is an AoE, the defiance bonus and duration depends solely on its cast time. There's no bias towards any powers.Originally Posted by Comicsluvr
Yep RoF boosts Defiance more than Rain of Fire. More than Blaze. WAY more than Fireball. Not sure about the other set's Immobs but Ring of Fire is great for Deviance. Plus, out of the box if the target is around for the whole DoT it does more damage than Blast.
Go figure.