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  1. Granite Agent
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by MajorTractor View Post
    No one is doubting Invuln. We are just repeatedly proving to Giant2005 that Shield isn't terrible like keeps saying and he can't seem to understand.
    Dude shield is 100% awesomesauce.
  2. Granite Agent
    Invuln can be really tough late game if built right. Credit to BassAckwarsd (DM/Inv godly build) and Iggy for help with this one.

    Soft-cap with 1 foe in range of Invinc to S/L/E/N. Running ST chain of 193-195 dps pre incarnate abilities: Incin - Gloom - Cremate - FS [repeat]

    Can take a Nova Fist to the face from BABS in Lambda and keep standing.

    Solid example of late-game Invuln, though SD is way way easier to soft-cap and gets many more cool tools (more DDR, more +Dmg).


    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.942
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    Mr. Flames: Level 50 Magic Brute
    Primary Power Set: Fiery Melee
    Secondary Power Set: Invulnerability
    Power Pool: Medicine
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Fire Sword -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(17), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), Zinger-Dam%(43)
    Level 1: Resist Physical Damage -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(3), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(3), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 2: Cremate -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(27), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), Zinger-Dam%(45)
    Level 4: Temp Invulnerability -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(5), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(5), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
    Level 6: Dull Pain -- Dct'dW-Rchg(A), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(7), Dct'dW-Heal(9), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(9), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
    Level 8: Incinerate -- Hectmb-Dmg(A), Hectmb-Dam%(11), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg(15), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx(17), Zinger-Dam%(21)
    Level 10: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(A), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(13), GSFC-ToHit(13), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(31), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(37), GSFC-Build%(37)
    Level 12: Stimulant -- IntRdx-I(A)
    Level 14: Boxing -- Empty(A)
    Level 16: Unyielding -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam(19), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(21), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
    Level 18: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(23), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(29)
    Level 20: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(25), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(27), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(46)
    Level 22: Resist Energies -- ResDam-I(A)
    Level 24: Weave -- HO:Enzym(A), HO:Enzym(29), LkGmblr-Rchg+(31)
    Level 26: Fire Sword Circle -- Erad-%Dam(A), Erad-Dmg(33), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(33), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(34), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(39)
    Level 28: Invincibility -- HO:Enzym(A), HO:Enzym(34), LkGmblr-Rchg+(36), Rec'dRet-Pcptn(39)
    Level 30: Maneuvers -- HO:Enzym(A), HO:Enzym(31), LkGmblr-Rchg+(34)
    Level 32: Aid Self -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(40), Numna-Heal(40)
    Level 35: Tough Hide -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(36), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(37)
    Level 38: Unstoppable -- GA-3defTpProc(A)
    Level 41: Gloom -- Apoc-Dam%(A), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(43), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Thundr-Acc/Dmg(48), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 44: Dark Obliteration -- Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(A), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(45), Ragnrk-Dmg(46), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(46)
    Level 47: Super Jump -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(50)
    Level 49: Resist Elements -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    Level 0: Born In Battle
    Level 0: High Pain Threshold
    Level 0: Invader
    Level 0: Marshal
    Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(36)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(23), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(25)



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  3. Granite Agent

    War mace and ???

    POST-ACTION

    Wm/sd.
  4. Granite Agent

    DP/what?

    POST-ACTION

    I like a DP/Dark corr, actually. Easy to soft-cap to S/L/E/N and lots of tools to support DP.

    Plus you can take the Void incarnate AOE power that is T3 with a chance to crit on everything -- bullet rain, Void, HOB. Boom!
  5. Granite Agent
    I forget whose build this was based on. I recently switched from Body to Fire Epic. Yes, it burns end and you lose the end tools of Body. But honestly Shield Charge + DT + Fireball is awesome. Learn to carry blues and team a lot (for +end buffs). I really felt lacking in AOE before the change, and that was after running the Cim wall for a while using DT + Shield Charge.

    I won't say MA/SD hits harder than DM/SD (dps-wise), but it seems pretty solid. I just wish the animations were better (even the alternates).

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.942
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Level 50 Magic Scrapper
    Primary Power Set: Martial Arts
    Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Medicine
    Power Pool: Speed
    Ancillary Pool: Blaze Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Storm Kick -- Hectmb-Dmg(A), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg(3), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Hectmb-Dam%(5), Mako-Dam%(17)
    Level 1: Deflection -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(13), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(13), Aegis-ResDam(15), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(34), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(37)
    Level 2: Cobra Strike -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(7), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(9), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), T'Death-Dam%(11)
    Level 4: True Grit -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(7), Numna-EndRdx/Rchg(45), Numna-Heal/Rchg(45), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Numna-Heal(46)
    Level 6: Battle Agility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(15), HO:Enzym(17), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(43)
    Level 8: Boxing -- Empty(A)
    Level 10: Active Defense -- HO:Membr(A), HO:Membr(23), HO:Enzym(25)
    Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(25)
    Level 14: Tough -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-EndRdx/Rchg(43), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(46), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(48)
    Level 16: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 18: Crippling Axe Kick -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(19), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mako-Dam%(23)
    Level 20: Phalanx Fighting -- Ksmt-ToHit+(A)
    Level 22: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(34), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(34)
    Level 24: Aid Other -- IntRdx-I(A)
    Level 26: Dragon's Tail -- Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(A), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(29), Armgdn-Dam%(29), FrcFbk-Rechg%(31)
    Level 28: Aid Self -- Dct'dW-Heal(A), Dct'dW-Rchg(31), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(31), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(33), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(33), IntRdx-I(33)
    Level 30: Grant Cover -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 32: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(39), RechRdx-I(39)
    Level 35: Shield Charge -- Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Oblit-%Dam(36), Oblit-Dmg(36), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(36), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(37), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37)
    Level 38: Focus Chi -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(39), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(40), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(40), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(40), GSFC-Build%(42)
    Level 41: Char -- G'Wdw-Acc/Hold/Rchg(A)
    Level 44: Fire Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A)
    Level 47: Fire Ball -- Ragnrk-Dmg(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(48), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(50), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(50)
    Level 49: One with the Shield -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GA-3defTpProc(50)
    Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
    Level 0: Portal Jockey
    Level 0: Task Force Commander
    Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
    Level 50: Spiritual Boost
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Critical Hit
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- RgnTis-Regen+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(45)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(42), P'Shift-End%(42)



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  6. Granite Agent
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Necrotron_RO View Post
    And hence, I reserved the name 'Railroad Conductor' for use when it comes out.
    Titan Weapons / Electric Armor?
  7. Granite Agent

    Time Manipulation

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by MaHaBone23 View Post
    Maybe a Recharge Fulcrum shift? Steal a minute from each of your enemies, so to speak. More enemies, more +recharge you can steal.
    That is a pretty sweet idea. -Rchrg on the enemies and +recharge on you/your team.
  8. Granite Agent

    Tips on SS/FA/Soul

    POST-ACTION

    Anyone know how Iggy was getting 300+ dps (pre Incarnate) on his SS/FA/Soul for pylon runs??

    http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showp...postcount=1244
  9. Granite Agent
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Gobbledygook View Post
    I've not heard of a nerf to fury.

    .
    A couple issues ago they changed how Fury works. The net net as I understand it is that it's harder to reach >70%-75% fury now, but Fury is easier to maintain (decays slower).

    This brought Brute's damage output (esp. solo) down relative to pre "nerf" and put a couple Brute sets under Scrapper sets for dps (at least single-target). Some suspicious among us would say that the devs did this in response to BillZBubba's many threads showing Brute dmg > Scraper dmg at full fury for several common sets. But that's just supposition

    Because of the way several sets buff base damage, with sort of a lower achievable Fury cap, Brute versions of these sets now underperform Scrapper versions for dps (again, mainly ST dps I think). For example, Follow Up in claws buffs Brute dmg less than scrapper dmg, and AAO in Sheilds has the same issue. Without a higher achievable (solo) Fury cap, this is lowering Brute dps relative to before the Fury change.

    At least that's how I understand it. I could be wrong. But my tricked out Claws/SR brute gets notably lower pylon dps running the top chain of FU-Focus-Slash.
  10. Granite Agent
    Not sure if you board searched but there have been a number of Fire/MM threads and builds with >45% softcap S/L and good numbers.

    If "Fire/MM" borks the search results, try 2 powers semi unique to the sets like a search for "fireball psychic"
  11. Granite Agent
    Go Fortunata, you'll like it better.
  12. Granite Agent
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Bill Z Bubba View Post
    I only play on Pinnacle and I've deleted more characters than most players have created. It's not a biggie. Email their inf off. Use respecs to snag enhancements you don't want to lose and email those of. Delete. Move on.
    QFT. I deleted a bunch of level 50s to simplify my life.
  13. Granite Agent
    you get better Claws numbers on a scrapper due to Follow Up buffing better (higher base damage) and the nerf to Fury

    more offense > go scrapper
    more defense > go brute (higher HP helps WP)

    my Claws/SR Brute sadly does worse pylon times than the scrapper equivalents
  14. Granite Agent
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by beyeajus View Post
    Plant/Fire is one of the best doms for sure. If you grab villain alignment you get that instant full dom bar and it goes so well with Fire APP. I have a guide in my sig if it helps
    Wait, the villain alignment power instantly triggers dom? Finally a reason to run villain TIPS on my plant/fire!!
  15. Granite Agent
    Plant / Fire is the brute of doms. See some posts in the Dom Section. Plant / Fire / Fire is crazy fun - Fireball ftw.
  16. Granite Agent

    Arch/EM

    POST-ACTION

    Alternative is to soft-cap Smash/Lethal instead of ranged. Really depends on your play style. Arch/EM otherwise should build for recharge to get ROA up as much as possible. I recently posted a AR/EM build (click my name for recent posts) that easy can be changed to Arch/EM.

    Build-up + AIM + ROA + Explosive Arrow = dead mobs.
  17. Granite Agent
    looks for the OP ... he's dead jim ....
  18. Granite Agent
    I had some ideas I was kicking around, like this one

    http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showp...66&postcount=5

    Soft-cap to S/L with Full Auto up every 18 secs. This build sort of assumes you'll take Clarion for perma-mez protect. I have another one I'll try to post that works in Acro earlier and gives up Power Boost (because I couldn't really see what it was boosting much to justify the power pick).

    And here's the other version. This one works in Acro for more mez protect without relying on Clarion (I know Acro sucks but it basically lets you dodge 1 mez). And I pulled out 1 set of Kinetic Combat to save on costs. This is the one I'm working towards right now. The biggest problems here may be the underslotting of Energy Punch and Bonesmasher.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.942
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    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    AR EM: Level 50 Magic Blaster
    Primary Power Set: Assault Rifle
    Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Medicine
    Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Slug -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(5), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(7), ExStrk-Dam%(46)
    Level 1: Power Thrust -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(36), KBDist-I(37)
    Level 2: Burst -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(9), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), Achilles-DefDeb/Rchg(50)
    Level 4: Energy Punch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 6: Build Up -- Rec'dRet-ToHit(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(45), RechRdx-I(46)
    Level 8: Buckshot -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(13), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), Posi-Dam%(15), ExStrk-Dam%(46)
    Level 10: Bone Smasher -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37)
    Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(17), ULeap-Stlth(40)
    Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31), RechRdx-I(34)
    Level 16: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(17)
    Level 18: Flamethrower -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(19), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(21), Posi-Dam%(21)
    Level 20: Kick -- Empty(A)
    Level 22: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(37), RctvArm-EndRdx/Rchg(39), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(40), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(43)
    Level 24: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(25), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(25)
    Level 26: Ignite -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(27), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29), Posi-Dam%(29)
    Level 28: Super Jump -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
    Level 30: Aid Other -- Empty(A)
    Level 32: Full Auto -- Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(A), Ragnrk-Dmg(33), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(33), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(34), Posi-Dam%(40)
    Level 35: Boost Range -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 38: Aid Self -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(39), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(39)
    Level 41: Web Envelope -- Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob(A), Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg(42), Enf'dOp-Immob/Rng(42), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx(42), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg(43), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob(43)
    Level 44: Scorpion Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(45), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(45)
    Level 47: Summon Spiderlings -- ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx(48), S'bndAl-Dmg/Rchg(48), S'bndAl-Build%(50), Achilles-DefDeb/Rchg(50)
    Level 49: Acrobatics -- EndRdx-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A)
    Level 1: Defiance
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), EndMod-I(3), EndMod-I(3)



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    I guess the last thing I'd say is that AR/EM is never really going to outperform a strong Huntsman (SOA) build -- you pick up Full Auto, some burst capability, and some gems like Boost Range, but at the expense of mez protect, debuffs, resistance, and the other tools of a Huntsman. And yes AR/ gets better gun models But check out the SOA boards for some huntsman tips.
  19. Granite Agent

    Holdy McHoldenson

    POST-ACTION

    That's funny, I just had created a char (AR/EM) named "Shooty McShoot" ... great minds .....
  20. Granite Agent
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Ironblade View Post
    The old one has everyone but Anti-Matter. So you also needed Tina McIntyre's arc (keeping in mind that the first appearance of A-M didn't count since he teleports away).
    Is this still necessary, or if you do the new Tina arc do you get all the AVs?
  21. Granite Agent
    I think what kills Bane for me is that Shatter is a single-target attack, whereas on the Brute it can reliably hit 3+ targets once you learn to line it up properly. So on the Brute you are going to have a chainable AOE run of Crowd Control - Whirling Mace - Shatter. I'd probably give the nod to Banes in ST for the reasons you mention. But these days I'm more likely to run Brutes on teams where AOE is more helpful (and can maximize AAO's +dmg).

    It's kind of a toss-up. But then I'd imagine that Mace/SD is much more fun to play ... I mean, hey, you can make a guy who looks like a Roadworker (I did) and give him the Pipewrench and Sewer Lid. How is that not awesome?!!

    If they ever port Mace to scrappers, this becomes a non-issue: go scrapper.
  22. Granite Agent
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Psyrene View Post
    it may be a good PvE build but it would not work out for his GF when she decided to take it into a PvP zone or an arena match.
    Absolutely. You are 100% correct. I only posted it to provide some thoughts on the AR/EM topic that might be of use to others who see the title. My build would be useless in PVP
  23. Granite Agent
    I posted my DP/Dark the other day in a Def thread (though he's a Corr). Here
    http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showp...56&postcount=5

    I went with Rebirth actually for Destiny -- my guy is soft-capped to S/L/E/N so it felt like it would help more. Agree on Reactive. I went Musculature actually for alpha.
  24. Granite Agent
    This the PVE build I'm working towards. Soft-cap to S/L and relatively fast recharge on Full Auto. Using perma-BoostRange for "Master of Cones" with buckshot, FA, and Flamethrower. Ignite + Patron Pool Immob.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.942
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    AR EM: Level 50 Magic Blaster
    Primary Power Set: Assault Rifle
    Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Medicine
    Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Slug -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(5), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(7), ExStrk-Dam%(46)
    Level 1: Power Thrust -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(36)
    Level 2: Burst -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(9), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), Achilles-DefDeb/Rchg(50)
    Level 4: Energy Punch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 6: Build Up -- Rec'dRet-ToHit(A), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(45), RechRdx-I(46)
    Level 8: Buckshot -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(13), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), Posi-Dam%(15), ExStrk-Dam%(46)
    Level 10: Bone Smasher -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37)
    Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(17), Krma-ResKB(37)
    Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31), RechRdx-I(34)
    Level 16: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(17)
    Level 18: Flamethrower -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(19), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(21), Posi-Dam%(21)
    Level 20: Kick -- Empty(A)
    Level 22: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(37), RctvArm-EndRdx/Rchg(39), RctvArm-ResDam(40)
    Level 24: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(25), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(25)
    Level 26: Ignite -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(27), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29), Posi-Dam%(29)
    Level 28: Power Boost -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 30: Aid Other -- Empty(A)
    Level 32: Full Auto -- Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(A), Ragnrk-Dmg(33), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(33), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(34)
    Level 35: Boost Range -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 38: Aid Self -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(39), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(39)
    Level 41: Web Envelope -- Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob(A), Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg(42), Enf'dOp-Immob/Rng(42), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx(42), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg(43), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob(43)
    Level 44: Scorpion Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(45), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(45)
    Level 47: Summon Spiderlings -- ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx(48), S'bndAl-Dmg/Rchg(48), S'bndAl-Build%(50), Achilles-DefDeb/Rchg(50)
    Level 49: Super Speed -- Clrty-Stlth(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
    Level 1: Defiance
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), EndMod-I(3), EndMod-I(3)



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  25. Granite Agent
    Here's my current Huntsman/Crab build ... I went crab tree based on Linea's "hovertank" build. Soft-capped to all positionals, 40%-50% resists to S/L/E/N/F/C. Perma serum (+HP). Dual assault. Spiderlings & the two disruptors. Running musculature I think plus Rebirth. Seems to have a decent single-target chain in SingleShot-Burst-Bayonet.

    Loses out on Build-Up so spike damage is a bit lower. Also I need to figure out how to slot the Lady Grey Neg Dmg proc into Burst and Single Shot.

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.942
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    Hover Tank: Level 50 Natural Arachnos Soldier
    Primary Power Set: Crab Spider Soldier
    Secondary Power Set: Crab Spider Training
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Leaping

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Single Shot -- Dev'n-Acc/Dmg(A), Dev'n-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg(3), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Achilles-ResDeb%(15)
    Level 1: Crab Spider Armor Upgrade -- S'fstPrt-ResKB(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(36)
    Level 2: Burst -- Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Dev'n-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Dev'n-Dmg/Rchg(7), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg(9), Achilles-DefDeb/Rchg(9)
    Level 4: Combat Training: Defensive -- Ksmt-ToHit+(A)
    Level 6: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(7), RechRdx-I(17)
    Level 8: Heavy Burst -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(11), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(11), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), Posi-Dam%(19), LdyGrey-%Dam(19)
    Level 10: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- HO:Enzym(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(23), LkGmblr-Rchg+(25)
    Level 12: Venom Grenade -- Ragnrk-Dmg(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(25), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(27), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(29), Posi-Dam%(29)
    Level 14: Bayonet -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(31), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(31), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), T'Death-Dam%(33)
    Level 16: Boxing -- Empty(A)
    Level 18: Frag Grenade -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(34), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), Posi-Dam%(34), ExStrk-Dam%(36)
    Level 20: Tough -- Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(21), Aegis-EndRdx/Rchg(21), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(23), Aegis-ResDam(36)
    Level 22: Weave -- HO:Enzym(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(37), LkGmblr-Rchg+(37)
    Level 24: Fortification -- Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(37), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(39), Aegis-ResDam(39), Aegis-EndRdx/Rchg(39)
    Level 26: Maneuvers -- HO:Enzym(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(40), LkGmblr-Rchg+(40)
    Level 28: Serum -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(40), Numna-Heal/Rchg(42), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
    Level 30: Combat Jumping -- HO:Enzym(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(42), LkGmblr-Rchg+(43)
    Level 32: Tactical Training: Leadership -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(43), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(43), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(45), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(45), GSFC-Build%(45)
    Level 35: Summon Spiderlings -- SvgnRt-Acc/Dmg(A), SvgnRt-Acc(46), SvgnRt-Dmg/EndRdx(46), SvgnRt-Acc/EndRdx(46), SvgnRt-PetResDam(48), SvgnRt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48)
    Level 38: Call Reinforcements -- ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), S'bndAl-Acc/Rchg(50), S'bndAl-Dmg/EndRdx(50), S'bndAl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50)
    Level 41: Mental Training -- Run-I(A)
    Level 44: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 47: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 49: Vengeance -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon
    Level 0: Born In Battle
    Level 0: High Pain Threshold
    Level 0: Invader
    Level 0: Marshal
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Heal-I(A)
    Level 1: Conditioning
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(13)
    Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(13), P'Shift-End%(15)
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