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  1. Granite Agent
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    Originally Posted by Bosstone View Post
    I'm of the opinion that every melee toon should have at least one ranged attack. It may not be part of your usual chain, but there will be times you'll be glad to have it. If you're an IO set bonus sort of person, it also helps with slotting choices, since you're not then limited to melee or PBAOE sets. Some melee sets have to dip into epic pools for ranged attacks, but Focused Burst is good because it boosts Power Siphon.
    There are a lot of recent KM threads about the optimal chain and recharge needed. Apparently the optimal chain is BB-SM-QS-BB-CS or something like that (search the recent threads), but someone figured out that if you switch in FB for QS, you only give up minor DPS and you get a ranged attack into your chain. Could be a decent compromise if your short on slots and don't want to slot up Fire Ball later.
  2. Granite Agent
    Doc -

    Here is a build I'd posted the other day. I compared it to yours and it has a couple points that might provide some inspiration for ya:

    1) About 300 HP more than your build (I added the same Hero Accolades to yours to compare) -- which means that actual HP regen per second is more than your build, even with a 30% lower regen % (650% vs. 683%)

    2) More truly soft-capped than your build -- your build is showing 43.5% S/L and 35.9 E/N/F/C .... mine shows soft-capped (45% or above) to all including F/C (though E/N is at 44.9%, technically). I know you are waiting for the +3% PVP IO, but I got there w/o it.

    3) More AOE - my build worked in Fireball. Also 1 more slot in hasten which appears to knock ~30 secs off its recharge time.

    The issues I have with my build are that damage is probably somewhat gimp with 4-5 slots in punch, jab, haymaker, etc. But you face the same issue. Also my build has higher endo usage and slightly lower recovery than yours.

    Hopefully someone can help us clean 'em both up. I'd really like SS to feel powerful but I think it struggles a bit with this slotting.





    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.91
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    Sentin-L: Level 50 Magic Tanker
    Primary Power Set: Willpower
    Secondary Power Set: Super Strength
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Ancillary Pool: Pyre Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(11), Numna-Heal/Rchg(17), ResDam-I(17)
    Level 1: Jab -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
    Level 2: Fast Healing -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-EndRdx/Rchg(7), Numna-Heal(43), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(46), Numna-Heal/Rchg(46), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 4: Haymaker -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
    Level 6: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 8: Rise to the Challenge -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(9), Numna-Heal/Rchg(9)
    Level 10: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(40)
    Level 12: Quick Recovery -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(13), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(13)
    Level 14: Mind Over Body -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-EndRdx(15), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(21), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(42)
    Level 16: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(A), Mocking-Rchg(25), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(25), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(34), Mocking-Taunt/Rng(37)
    Level 18: Heightened Senses -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(19), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(19), HO:Enzym(43)
    Level 20: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(37), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(45)
    Level 22: Punch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
    Level 24: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(33), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(34)
    Level 26: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(31), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(31), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
    Level 28: Knockout Blow -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(29), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(29), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
    Level 30: Tough -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(37), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
    Level 32: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(33), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(33), HO:Enzym(43)
    Level 35: Rage -- AdjTgt-ToHit(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(36), AdjTgt-Rchg(36)
    Level 38: Foot Stomp -- Armgdn-Dam%(A), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(39), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(39), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(40)
    Level 41: Char -- Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A)
    Level 44: Fire Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50)
    Level 47: Fire Ball -- Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(A), Ragnrk-Dmg(48), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(48), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(50)
    Level 49: Strength of Will -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Gauntlet
    Level 6: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Heal(27), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx(27)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(15), Efficacy-EndMod(21)



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  3. Granite Agent
    Thanks. I don't like relying on a short-radius melee debuff for soft-cap. Too much of the -def in game is ranged from machine guns (council, etc.).

    I had slotted the attacks with Pounding Slug for extra regen but it might not matter -- using Mako like you did could be better, I guess.

    Anyone else have any thoughts?
  4. Granite Agent
    Here's a 2nd try. This is at 44.9% to S/L and 45.2 to E/N. I let F/C trail as they are not as common. Seems to have OK regen, HP. Endo recovery is still a bit below where I'd like it, esp. toggled up.

    I think this has enough recharge to run SK-CS-SK-CAK, but am not totally sure. Anyone know what the DPS of that chain is?

    What bums me out here though is the lack of procs in attacks. Survivability is coming at the lack of certian pizzaz.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.91
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    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Kick It 2: Level 50 Mutation Scrapper
    Primary Power Set: Martial Arts
    Secondary Power Set: Willpower
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Ancillary Pool: Blaze Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Storm Kick -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg(9)
    Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(3), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(3), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Numna-Heal(11), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(25)
    Level 2: Cobra Strike -- KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(11), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(13), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(13), P'ngS'Fest-Dmg/Rchg(15), P'ngS'Fest-Acc/Dmg(15)
    Level 4: Fast Healing -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-EndRdx/Rchg(17), Numna-Heal/Rchg(17), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Numna-Heal(19), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(21)
    Level 6: Focus Chi -- AdjTgt-ToHit(A), AdjTgt-Rchg(21), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(23), Rec'dRet-ToHit(23), Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(45)
    Level 8: Mind Over Body -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(25), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(27), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
    Level 10: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 12: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(27), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(29), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
    Level 14: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam(31), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(31), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 16: Rise to the Challenge -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(33), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 18: Crippling Axe Kick -- KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(A), KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), P'ngS'Fest-Dmg/Rchg(36), P'ngS'Fest-Acc/Dmg(36)
    Level 20: Quick Recovery -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(34)
    Level 22: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(37), HO:Enzym(37)
    Level 24: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(37), HO:Enzym(39)
    Level 26: Dragon's Tail -- Erad-Dmg(A), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Erad-Acc/Rchg(39), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(39), C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(40), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(40)
    Level 28: Heightened Senses -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), HO:Enzym(40), HO:Enzym(42)
    Level 30: Warriors Challenge -- Insult-Taunt(A), Insult-Taunt/Rchg(42), Insult-Dsrnt%(50)
    Level 32: Eagles Claw -- KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(42), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(43), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(43), P'ngS'Fest-Acc/Dmg(45), P'ngS'Fest-Dmg/EndRdx(46)
    Level 35: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 38: Strength of Will -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    Level 41: Char -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(43)
    Level 44: Fire Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 47: Fire Ball -- Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(48), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Ragnrk-Knock%(50)
    Level 49: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Critical Hit
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Health -- RgnTis-Regen+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(46)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A)



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  5. Granite Agent
    Been messing around trying to resuscitate some old toons. Here's a mids plan for a WP/SS tank that's soft-capped (nearly) to S/L/E/N/F/C and sporting pretty decent regen and HP numbers.

    Some inspiration came out of this older thread: http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=246293

    I guess I'm just feeling the damage might be a bit gimp, with lackluster attacks like Jab, Punch being 4-5 slotted.

    Mids-fu, anyone?

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.91
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    Sentin-L: Level 50 Magic Tanker
    Primary Power Set: Willpower
    Secondary Power Set: Super Strength
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Ancillary Pool: Pyre Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(11), Numna-Heal/Rchg(17), ResDam-I(17)
    Level 1: Jab -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
    Level 2: Fast Healing -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-EndRdx/Rchg(7), Numna-Heal(43), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(46), Numna-Heal/Rchg(46), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 4: Haymaker -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
    Level 6: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 8: Rise to the Challenge -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(9), Numna-Heal/Rchg(9)
    Level 10: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(40)
    Level 12: Quick Recovery -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(13), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(13)
    Level 14: Mind Over Body -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-EndRdx(15), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(21), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(42)
    Level 16: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(A), Mocking-Rchg(25), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(25), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(34), Mocking-Taunt/Rng(37)
    Level 18: Heightened Senses -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(19), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(19), HO:Enzym(43)
    Level 20: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(37), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(45)
    Level 22: Punch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
    Level 24: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(33), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(34)
    Level 26: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(31), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(31), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
    Level 28: Knockout Blow -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(29), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(29), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
    Level 30: Tough -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(37), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
    Level 32: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(33), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(33), HO:Enzym(43)
    Level 35: Rage -- AdjTgt-ToHit(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/Rchg(36), AdjTgt-Rchg(36)
    Level 38: Foot Stomp -- Armgdn-Dam%(A), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(39), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(39), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(40)
    Level 41: Char -- Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A)
    Level 44: Fire Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50)
    Level 47: Fire Ball -- Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(A), Ragnrk-Dmg(48), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(48), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(50)
    Level 49: Strength of Will -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Gauntlet
    Level 6: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Heal(27), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx(27)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(15), Efficacy-EndMod(21)



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  6. Granite Agent
    Here's my current I-19 build. I'm not in love with his DPS, but I need to go pylon test.


    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.91
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    Fyrewall - I-19: Level 50 Magic Tanker
    Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
    Secondary Power Set: Fiery Melee
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Teleportation
    Ancillary Pool: Pyre Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Deflection -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(9), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(11), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(13), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(13), Aegis-ResDam(15)
    Level 1: Scorch -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(15), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(17), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Mako-Dam%(19)
    Level 2: Fire Sword -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(21), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(21), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(23), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), Mako-Dam%(25)
    Level 4: Combustion -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(25), Oblit-%Dam(27), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(29), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29)
    Level 6: True Grit -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Heal(31), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx(31), Mrcl-Heal/Rchg(31), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(33), RgnTis-Regen+(33)
    Level 8: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 10: Active Defense -- HO:Membr(A), HO:Membr(11)
    Level 12: Combat Jumping -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(33), LkGmblr-Rchg+(34)
    Level 14: Boxing -- Empty(A)
    Level 16: Tough -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(34), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(34), Aegis-EndRdx/Rchg(36), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
    Level 18: Grant Cover -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 20: Build Up -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(36), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(37), GSFC-Build%(37), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(37), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(39)
    Level 22: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(39), RechRdx-I(39)
    Level 24: Battle Agility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(46), LkGmblr-Def(48), Ksmt-ToHit+(50)
    Level 26: Shield Charge -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(40), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(40), Oblit-%Dam(40), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42)
    Level 28: Fire Sword Circle -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(42), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(43), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Oblit-%Dam(43), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
    Level 30: Taunt -- Range-I(A)
    Level 32: One with the Shield -- P'Shift-End%(A)
    Level 35: Incinerate -- Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg(A), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg(45), Hectmb-Dam%(46), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx(46)
    Level 38: Recall Friend -- Range-I(A)
    Level 41: Char -- HO:Endo(A)
    Level 44: Melt Armor -- Acc-I(A)
    Level 47: Fire Ball -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(48), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50), Posi-Dam%(50)
    Level 49: Phalanx Fighting -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Gauntlet
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(7), Numna-Heal/Rchg(9)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(3), P'Shift-Acc/Rchg(3), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(5), P'Shift-EndMod(5), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(7)



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  7. Granite Agent
    Thanks. I didn't realize that's how the +Def slot worked, so that's good to know. Back to the drawing board, I guess.
  8. Granite Agent
    Been messing about on MIDS trying to "tune up" a bunch of older toons.

    Here is a take on fixing my MA/WP to take advantage of soft-capped def plus the newish MA changes.

    Goal was to soft-cap at least to S/L/E/N, and also to have enough recharge to run the SK-CS-SK-CAK chain. Plus EC / DT for the insta-crit aoe. Wanted to work in Epic Fire pool for fireball too.

    I'm thinking maybe this build is soft-capped with the +Def alpha. I also think it has enough recharge to run the chain, but not sure. I'm not thrilled with the endo recovery or the regen.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.91
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    Kick It: Level 50 Mutation Scrapper
    Primary Power Set: Martial Arts
    Secondary Power Set: Willpower
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Ancillary Pool: Blaze Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Storm Kick -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg(9)
    Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(3), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(3), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Numna-Heal(11), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(34)
    Level 2: Cobra Strike -- KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(11), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(13), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(13), P'ngS'Fest-Dmg/Rchg(15), P'ngS'Fest-Acc/Dmg(15)
    Level 4: Fast Healing -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-EndRdx/Rchg(17), Numna-Heal/Rchg(17), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Numna-Heal(19), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(21)
    Level 6: Focus Chi -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(21), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(23), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(23), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(25), GSFC-Build%(25)
    Level 8: Mind Over Body -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(27), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
    Level 10: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 12: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(27), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(29), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
    Level 14: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam(31), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(31), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 16: Rise to the Challenge -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(33), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 18: Crippling Axe Kick -- KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(A), KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), P'ngS'Fest-Dmg/Rchg(36), P'ngS'Fest-Acc/Dmg(36)
    Level 20: Quick Recovery -- P'Shift-End%(A)
    Level 22: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(37), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(37)
    Level 24: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(37), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(39)
    Level 26: Dragon's Tail -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Oblit-%Dam(39), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(39), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(40), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40)
    Level 28: Heightened Senses -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), HO:Enzym(40), HO:Enzym(42)
    Level 30: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 32: Eagles Claw -- KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(42), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(43), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(43), P'ngS'Fest-Acc/Dmg(45), P'ngS'Fest-Dmg/EndRdx(46)
    Level 35: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), Ksmt-ToHit+(42)
    Level 38: Strength of Will -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
    Level 41: Char -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(43), BasGaze-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(45), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(50)
    Level 44: Fire Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 47: Fire Ball -- Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(48), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Ragnrk-Knock%(50)
    Level 49: Resurgence -- P'Shift-End%(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Critical Hit
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Health -- RgnTis-Regen+(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(46)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A)



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  9. Granite Agent
    I think there's a step beyond Bass's build, that probably involves not 6-slotting Gaussian in Power Siphon. And stuffing in a little more recharge to run the top chain. But I didn't find it yet mucking about on MIDS.
  10. Granite Agent
    The boards can be a tough place, but thankfully your question on KM attack chains is answered on the main scraper page already

    http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=249807

    I'm pretty sure you don't need perma-hasten to run that chain, so I'm going to go out on a limb and say that, especially with /SR as a secondary, you're wasting permahasten. It's not like you're getting anything to really recharge faster than you need it to. Might want to consider it for a different build instead, and keep recharge on KM/SR sufficient to run the top chain. Up to you of course.
  11. Granite Agent
    How many A-merits does it take to get one from the store, and how long is that roughly to acquire?
  12. Granite Agent
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by PleaseRecycle View Post
    the average fire blaster ought to be chaining flares -> blast -> flares -> blaze. DS of 6.8 in 4.67 seconds.
    My Fire/MM chains Blaze - Blast - Flares - REPEAT while being soft-capped to smash/lethal. Maybe that's not "Average" but it's doable
  13. Granite Agent
    I'd be inclined to lose some of the F/C defense in favor of E/N (swap out the ageis 3slots for a 4th slot of Reactive) -- then move those slots to Power Siphont to 6-slot Gaussian for +3% global def. And then you can mess around with recharge slotting for CS ... maybe pull 3 spare slots out of other places, slot up boxing with 4 Kinetic Combats (for S/L), and replace the CS slotting with a set that has more recharge like Hecatomb.

    I'm sure there's a way to do something like that while also preserving F/C but on the fly I didn't see it.

    When doing the above I'd be inclined to ditch tactics and pick up assault instead.
  14. Granite Agent
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by bAss_ackwards View Post

    Might be able to get some slotting ideas out of it though. Build is expensive.
    I think everything's expensive these days. I had to retrofit my DM/SD the other day -- buying enzymes, membranes, etc. along with some purples and even LOTGs .... I swear th Hami-Os are over 300M now each and ragnaroks each around the same, with LOTGs at 180M??

    Those weren't buy-it-nao prices but maybe 2-3 days of marketing tops. So maybe I could have saved 1/3 overall if I had been patient. Crazy times.
  15. Granite Agent
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by bAss_ackwards View Post

    Might be able to get some slotting ideas out of it though. Build is expensive.
    I think everything's expensive these days. I had to retrofit my DM/SD the other day -- buying enzymes, membranes, etc. along with some purples and even LOTGs .... I swear th Hami-Os are over 300M now each and ragnaroks each around the same, with LOTGs at 180M??

    Those weren't buy-it-nao prices but maybe 2-3 days of marketing tops. So maybe I could have saved 1/3 overall if I had been patient. Crazy times.
  16. Granite Agent

    Update for Kat/WP

    POST-ACTION

    Any thoughts, o scrap gods? Werner? Iggy? I summon thee!!!!!
  17. Granite Agent
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Whisky_Jack View Post
    My main is a 50 FM/WP scrapper and I've also got a half dozen or so shield scrappers at 50 as well including a heavily IO'd ElM/SD scrapper. The achilles heel of /WP is DDR. My /WP scrapper has softcapped S/L defense, a top notch attack chain, serious resists and godly regen, but I found myself floundering somewhat in the 40-50 range by running into Cimorians, Arachnos and other defense debuffing enemies. Against everything else in the game, level 1-50, it was easy mode and that was before I started IO'ing him and he only got stronger as I started throwing in all those kinetic combats.

    My IO'd out ElM/Shielder by comparison doesn't seem to break a sweat with those guys after I got his DDR up in the high 80's. True, he'll never have the same regen as the /WP scrapper, but he more than makes up for it with the added offense. It's the reason I have one IO'd /WP scrapper at 50 and 7 IO'd shield scrappers at 50.

    I'll say this though, in terms of survivability, 1-40 is easy mode for willpower guys and they are the kings. Also for the cheapskate, /wp is cheap and strong out of the box. But once you get the shield to the 40's, and invest some in IO's, it's a beautiful thing to see and play.
    This fits my experiences, too.
  18. Granite Agent
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Auroxis View Post

    Sure, an SD at the softcap is pretty survivable, but a well built WP at the softcap is even moreso(and Inv is a step above).
    I'd like to hear more about your thoughts behind this. In my experience, my /SD toons way outsurvive my /WP toons (brutes, scrappers) on ITFs. The WP, even at soft-cap, still gets hit when surrounded and quickly goes down to Romans. The /SD can take more a beating due to DDR before failing and dying. At least that's been my experience, on my soft-caped Kat/WP vs. DM/Shield or Elec/Shield. Open to your thinking, though.

    Especially would like to hear your take on Invuln. I've seen many /Invuln scraps eat dirt quickly on ITFs. I'm still trying to figure out what benefits, if any, /Invuln actually offers over /SD, /SR, or /WP.
  19. Granite Agent
    Also - i haven't checked your build, but you might want to make sure you have enough recharge to run the optimal KM chain.

    BB - SB - QS - BB - SB - CS - REPEAT

    Cs: 204%
    sb: 195%
    bb: 100%
    qs: 0%

    [I beleve these numbers potentially all include +rchrg from Hasten, = 70% .. e.g. CS would be 204-70 = 134 needed in CS itself or CS plus other global recharge % buffs]

    Some people replace QS with FB for a minor loss in DPS but gaining a ranged attack.
  20. Granite Agent
    BassAckwards posted a DM/Invuln guide on here (or, really, her build over time) which had a lot of cool slotting for /Invuln on it. Worth a search on her user name.

    I've debated a KM/Invuln cause I think it would look really cool and comic booky. But my inner min/maxer keeps saying to pair KM with SD ... and I already have enough SD toons .... Let me know how yours fares.
  21. Granite Agent
    Just found this guide. Pretty amazing work, Local Man! Making me want to revisit my 50 Ill/Rad whom I haven't played in ages.

    Question on APPs: it seems to me that Mako's Leviathan Mastery PPP might actually be a pretty good choice. You get Water Spout, which does good damage against single targets (like AVs, Pylons) and can be -RES slotted, as well as Hibernate (good Oh Crap button) and Bile Spray -- for some more tasty AOE goodness.

    Thoughts on how this would play, or how you would slot them in your build to replace Fire APP?

    I know you like single-target blasts so maybe that's enough to discount Mako's PPP for you. What single-target chain do you run?

    Thx.

    GA
  22. Granite Agent

    Update for Kat/WP

    POST-ACTION

    Thanks. I mucked around on MIDS last night, but I'll be damned if I can figure out how to pack in that much recharge without sacrificing defense.

    I even tried just to allow F/C defense to fall way below the softcap, but I can't get there with my MIDS-fu. Definitely want to keep the E/N softcap (and Lethal/Melee soft-cap with 2 DA's).
  23. Granite Agent

    Claws, anyone?

    POST-ACTION

    This is what I'm runnning at present. Getting around 180dps on pylons. For a unique Brute poweset I'd be more inclined to go WM/SD. Claws/SR is better on Scraps due to base dmg.

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.90
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Sharpened - I19: Level 50 Magic Brute
    Primary Power Set: Claws
    Secondary Power Set: Super Reflexes
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Medicine
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Strike -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(7), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(9), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), T'Death-Dam%(11), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
    Level 1: Focused Fighting -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(13), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(13)
    Level 2: Slash -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(15), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Achilles-ResDeb%(19)
    Level 4: Focused Senses -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(19), RedFtn-EndRdx(21), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(21), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(23), RedFtn-Def(23)
    Level 6: Spin -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(25), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(25), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27), Oblit-%Dam(27), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29)
    Level 8: Follow Up -- Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg(A), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg(31), Hectmb-Dam%(31), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx(31), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 10: Practiced Brawler -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 12: Agile -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(33), LkGmblr-Rchg+(33)
    Level 14: Combat Jumping -- Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(34), Zephyr-ResKB(34), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(34), LkGmblr-Def(36), LkGmblr-Rchg+(36)
    Level 16: Dodge -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+(36)
    Level 18: Focus -- Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(A), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(37), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Apoc-Dam%(39)
    Level 20: Evasion -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(42), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(45), RedFtn-Def(46)
    Level 22: Aid Other -- RgnTis-Regen+(A)
    Level 24: Aid Self -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(39), Numna-Heal(39)
    Level 26: Boxing -- Empty(A)
    Level 28: Lucky -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def(40), LkGmblr-Rchg+(40)
    Level 30: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), Aegis-ResDam(40), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(42), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(46)
    Level 32: Shockwave -- Ragnrk-Dmg(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(43), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(45), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(45)
    Level 35: Quickness -- Run-I(A)
    Level 38: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), DefBuff-I(42), DefBuff-I(43)
    Level 41: Superior Conditioning -- P'Shift-End%(A)
    Level 44: Physical Perfection -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(46), P'Shift-End%(48), P'Shift-EndMod(50)
    Level 47: Eviscerate -- Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(A), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(48), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(50), Armgdn-Dam%(50)
    Level 49: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- ULeap-Stlth(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx(A), Numna-Heal(5), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(5), Mrcl-Rcvry+(7)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(3), P'Shift-End%(3)
  24. Granite Agent
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Nihilii View Post

    My shielders approximately end up with 45% def to all, 80%+ DDR, 35% S/L res (70% during T9), 20% F/C/E/N/T res (40% during T9), 30% slow res, 2000hp (2300 during T9), 300% regen and an AoE KD every 30 seconds.
    MIDS Builds or it didn't happen!!
  25. Granite Agent
    Magnifier idea is awesome, thanks.

    TV actually looks 100% great playing COH ultramode, so I'm keeping it