B_L_Angel

Originally Posted by Panzerwaffen

Angel just hasn't quite figured out how much of a troll A_F really is... This thread is a perfect example of it though.

Originally Posted by Nethergoat

I find it amusing that anyone other than one of AF's fellow, ah, unreality enthusiasts is taking exception to Uber here.

Originally Posted by Doctor_Xaxan

I think I'd probably put that Force Feedback proc in Haymaker instead of footstomp. On my Shield/SS I'm usually using it on cooldown, and it comes up faster than twice as often as Footstomp.

Originally Posted by Finduilas

Your link isn't working, BTW.

IMO, you've wasted slots overslotting Deflection and Battle Agility for defense, and underslotted all your resistance powers. I'd go with 4 LotG in Deflection and BA (Def, Def/End, Def/End/Rchg, +Recharge) and add two level 50 common IOs to Deflection. I'm guessing that you're slotting for the 5% recharge bonus in RF, but I don't think it's worth it, especially since you're one over the "rule of 5" for that bonus, anyway.

True Grit is underslotted for both Heal and Resistance. I'd add the Miracle Heal/End/Rchg and another level 50 common resistance IO.

Tough needs another slot; I'd drop the TC and replace it with 2 slots from a resist set that has a good 2 slot bonus like Imperv Armor or Aegis.

Regarding your power order, you should really take Against All Odds much sooner. I'd swap the order of AAC and Phalanx Fighting; PF is nice to have, but it can easily be delayed until the 20s. AAC doesn't need Taunt enhancement either, so you can use that slot elsewhere.

Even if you solo, Grant Cover is a useful power for the Def Debuff resistance it provides. When I19 hits and Stamina, etc. become inherent, I'd pick up both GC and OwtS, since neither requires much slotting. (And you can use GC as a place to put a fifth LotG +Recharge.)

Originally Posted by Gilia

Sorry to split hairs, but I believe it's actually +ToHit mods that more than 45% defense comes in handy for. The difference is sort of subtle, but in soft capped game play it makes a difference. That's because an enemy has to be 6 combat levels above you to get a ToHit bonus. Anything +5 or less, and anything beyond 45% won't help.

I suppose there's exceptions, like enemies who get Targeting Drone and that. With these decent resists and regen, I wouldn't worry about it though.



When you use it in Footstomp, it has a chance to proc off of EVERY guy you hit. With Haymaker, it only checks once. With the difference in recharge in this build, he only has to hit 3 people with Footstomp to just match the average he'd get if it were in Haymaker. He could easily surpass the value of putting in Haymaker if the mobs were even at x4.


I would keep the Taunt IO in AAO if you're not taking Taunt. I know that's a big debate, whether you need Taunt, etc etc, but I really wouldn't try to rely mostly on Gauntlet. I'm guessing you won't be using your normal attacks when Rage crashes, and even with Gauntlet a comparable Brute build will do enough damage that they'll end up tanking. The advantage to Shield/ on a Tank is the higher resists, HPs, and it's easier to Softcap (so you can build for more recharge or regen). I would take advantage of that, and in order for the team to take advantage you need to be taunting amply.

I'm at a loss about what you could change with your current power choices. Going for LotG in Deflection and Battle Agility (3 pieces) would get you some more regen, then replacing Gaus' in Rage with just 2 recharges... you put the freed 8 slots into Boxing and Char for 6 pieces of Stupefy and 4 pieces of Basilisks... that nets you about 10% more recharge and 20% more regen without giving up softcap. That's all I can come up with.

The earlier points about resists and heal in Deflection and True Grit are spot on though. Grant Cover is a good idea too. Is there any powers in here you'd be willing to give up?

With i19, Fitness becoming inherent, you could grab Grant Cover (LotG) One With the Shield, and Taunt. Even with one slot I think these could make a big difference.