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  1. Gruumch

    Lets go!!

    POST-ACTION

    I have played all the primaries except BA and the new Kinetic Melee, so which to roll first...

    Which goes better with SR? (the only secondary I haven't played into the 40's)
  2. Gruumch

    My SS/FA brute

    POST-ACTION

    OK, I looked at your build and did some modifications. I did drop Weave since you aren't stacking it with anything else and changed a lot of slotting to help recovery. I left your purples in place.

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.707
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Level 50 Magic Brute
    Primary Power Set: Super Strength
    Secondary Power Set: Fiery Aura
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Speed
    Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Punch -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(31), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(31), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(36), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36)
    Level 1: Fire Shield -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), ImpArm-ResDam(3), S'fstPrt-ResKB(5), S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(31)
    Level 2: Haymaker -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(3), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(7), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(40), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43)
    Level 4: Blazing Aura -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), Erad-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), Erad-%Dam(45)
    Level 6: Healing Flames -- Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(7), Numna-EndRdx/Rchg(13), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(27), Numna-Heal(43), RechRdx-I(45)
    Level 8: Knockout Blow -- C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(9), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(25), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34)
    Level 10: Temperature Protection -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), ImpArm-ResDam(11), S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(11), S'fstPrt-ResKB(34)
    Level 12: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 14: Health -- Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(A), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(15), Dct'dW-Heal(15), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(46)
    Level 16: Plasma Shield -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg(17), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(17), ImpArm-ResDam(40)
    Level 18: Rage -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(19), RechRdx-I(19)
    Level 20: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(21), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(21), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(37)
    Level 22: Consume -- C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(A), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(23), Mocking-Rchg(23), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(27), Efficacy-EndMod(50), Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx(50)
    Level 24: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 26: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 28: Burn -- C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngBlow-Acc/Rchg(29), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(29), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg(39), Dmg-I(48)
    Level 30: Boxing -- RzDz-Acc/Rchg(A), RzDz-Acc/EndRdx(37)
    Level 32: Foot Stomp -- Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(A), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(33), Armgdn-Dmg(33), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(34), Armgdn-Dam%(50)
    Level 35: Fiery Embrace -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36), RechRdx-I(37)
    Level 38: Tough -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), ImpArm-ResDam(39), ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg(39), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
    Level 41: Electrifying Fences -- GravAnch-Acc/Rchg(A), GravAnch-Acc/Immob/Rchg(42), GravAnch-Immob/EndRdx(42), GravAnch-Hold%(46), GravAnch-Immob/Rchg(46)
    Level 44: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 47: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(48), RechRdx-I(48)
    Level 49: Rise of the Phoenix -- RechRdx-I(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 6: Ninja Run



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  3. Gruumch

    My SS/FA brute

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by GangstaBlade View Post
    still curious about ressurect.
    No, Fire Brutes are not supposed to die a lot. I always look at RotP as a power I can skip or through in at 49. It is definitely not a required power and you can build FA where it doesn't die a lot.
  4. Gruumch
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Siolfir View Post
    You don't need to switch sides to access APPs. They unlock at 41, just like they have all along for heroes.

    Only heroes that want their PPPs need to switch sides (to run the arc) to do so. And once they're unlocked, you can use them even if you do a respec as a hero.

    That's awesome!

    I was under the impression you had to switch sides. I really didn't want to switch him anyway, so that works out great for me.
  5. Gruumch
    I have 2 villains I plan on taking blue.

    FM/DA Brute so I can get the Tanker APP's and a Stalker I made a couple months that was meant to be a Hero.

    I may take some of my Heroes redside, but I don't play them very often so we will see.
  6. Gruumch
    Stalker builds are very tight early on since you really need to take AS, Buildup, and Placate at 6 8 and 12. It doesn't leave a lot of room to squeeze in things like extra attacks or travel powers. I have one stalker, Elec/EA, and I made him after Ninja Run came out. That one power let me skip a travel power and I was able to make a build I enjoyed playing.
  7. Gruumch
    Healing Flames is % heal, but I could be wrong. I am sure someone will come around and give some more info.
  8. Gruumch

    Stone/WP

    POST-ACTION

    I generally skip Hurl Boulder in SM and Resurgence in WP.

    I also take Tough/Weave as well.

    Here is how I slot Fault also:
    Stupefy: Acc/Recharge
    Stupefy: End/Stun
    Razzle Dazzle: Acc/Recharge
    Razzle Dazzle: Acc/Stun/Recharge
    Force Feedback: Chance for +recharge
    Explosive Strike: Chance for Smashing Damage

    set bonuses gained: 2.5% recovery from Stupefy and 2% recovery form Razzle Dazzle.

    This slotting has always worked well for me and the procs help a lot. There is also the Perfect Zinger proc you could slot in there for a little more damage, but you would have to lose one of the set bonuses which on a WP would be OK.
  9. Gruumch

    Stone/WP

    POST-ACTION

    I have one of these as a Tanker and have played both sets to 50 on brutes separately. The combo on my tank is great and it should be just as awesome on a brute.

    You will need Stamina in addition to Quick Recovery, SM uses that much endurance. Also, don't skip Fault. Isn't doesn't do damage, but is is just a great power
    (you can add procs to it to make it do damage though)
  10. Gruumch
    I normally don't go for +def on FA. You don't have much to stack it with, so I instead go for +recharge, +HP, and +regen in that order. By slotting for that Healing Flames is up a lot more often and the +HP makes it heal for more. I have an Elec/FA and run him at +1/x8 with out any problem.
  11. Gruumch
    I saw this and was very happy. I have already made plans to take my Fire/Dark Brute to hero so I can take advantage of this.

    And with the merged markets maybe I can finally get the IO's I have been needing without having to spend billions.
  12. Gruumch
    Can you post your build so I can look at it? I have an Elec/Fire myself and generally don't have any problem running 0/x8 with him against most enemy groups.

    On mine I skipped Weave and went for +recharge and +health on IO's. I also went Mu to make Burn more useful. /FA is a squishy set on Brutes and you have to pay close attention to your health bar and you want Healing Flames to be up when you need it.
  13. Gruumch

    Stone/Stone

    POST-ACTION

    http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=228798

    There is a thread I commented on not too long ago with some build examples. Take a look at those and see how you like them.
  14. Gruumch
    DA is a lot like Energy Aura when it comes to rep. Both sets are perceived to be subpar until you start adding IO's. Once you get endurance under control with DA it does become a very good set, but it is not easy mode like WP. You do have to think to play it well. I have a lot of brutes at 50, so I can tell you that DA performs just as well as most of the other secondaries. The only 2 I can't compare it to are SR and Shield which I haven't taken to 50 yet.

    I do like playing my FM/DA brute a lot. Is he my favorite? No, that would be me Energy Aura.
  15. Gruumch
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ArmlessWookiee View Post
    Okay so I made a db/invu brute the other day and having trouble deciding on how to slot powers and what powers I should or shouldn't take.

    And was wondering if anyone has any advice to help me out.
    I have one of these at level 46.

    From Dual Blades I took 6 powers so I could use the combo's Attack Vitals and Sweep(Power Slice, Ablating Strike, Typhoons' Edge, Vengeful Slice, Sweeping Strike, and One Thousand Cuts). This gives you 2 good combos that have pretty decent AoE.

    From Invuln I took everything except Unstoppable( I just don't like the crash on it) in addition to Tough and Weave.

    I have enjoyed this char and normally run at +1/x8 except when I am fighting Arachnos. I have to tone it down on them due to all the toxic/psi they throw out.
  16. Gruumch

    Stone/Fire

    POST-ACTION

    Here is a build I have put together for myself, but haven't gotten around to making it yet. It concentrates on +recharge, +recovery and +hit points. I placed the Force Feedback proc in Fault and if it goes off regularly you will have perma hasten. On paper the build looks good and should be a heck of a farming build.

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.707
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Level 50 Magic Brute
    Primary Power Set: Stone Melee
    Secondary Power Set: Fiery Aura
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Fitness
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Speed
    Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Stone Mallet -- B'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(A), B'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(3), B'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(11), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(31), Mocking-Rchg(37)
    Level 1: Fire Shield -- ImpArm-ResDam(A), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(5), ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg(7), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
    Level 2: Heavy Mallet -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(3), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(11), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
    Level 4: Healing Flames -- Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx(A), Mrcl-Heal/Rchg(5), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(13), H'zdH-Heal/Rchg(13), H'zdH-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(36), H'zdH-EndRdx/Rchg(36)
    Level 6: Boxing -- Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(A), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx(7), Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(39)
    Level 8: Fault -- FrcFbk-Rechg%(A), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx(9), Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(9), Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(34), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun(34), Stpfy-Stun/Rng(46)
    Level 10: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 12: Combat Jumping -- Krma-ResKB(A)
    Level 14: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(15), Numna-Heal(15)
    Level 16: Plasma Shield -- S'fstPrt-ResKB(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/Rchg(17), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(17), TtmC'tng-ResDam(29)
    Level 18: Seismic Smash -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(19), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36)
    Level 20: Stamina -- Efficacy-EndMod(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(21), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(21), P'Shift-End%(50)
    Level 22: Consume -- Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(A), Efficacy-Acc/Rchg(23), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(23), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(40), C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(40), C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(50)
    Level 24: Blazing Aura -- C'ngBlow-Dmg/EndRdx(A), C'ngBlow-Acc/Dmg(25), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(25), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39)
    Level 26: Tough -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(27), S'fstPrt-ResKB(27), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(37)
    Level 28: Build Up -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(48)
    Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(48)
    Level 32: Tremor -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(33), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(33), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(40)
    Level 35: Fiery Embrace -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(48)
    Level 38: Burn -- C'ngBlow-Dmg/Rchg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(43), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(43), Erad-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50)
    Level 41: Electrifying Fences -- Enf'dOp-Acc/Rchg(A), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob(42), Enf'dOp-EndRdx/Immob(42), Enf'dOp-Acc/EndRdx(42), Enf'dOp-Acc/Immob/Rchg(43)
    Level 44: Ball Lightning -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(45), Posi-Dmg/Rng(45), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46)
    Level 47: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(A)
    Level 49: Rise of the Phoenix -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 6: Ninja Run



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  17. Gruumch
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by gameboy1234 View Post
    So you're saying it's.... uh, ... strong and pretty?
    At least STRONG...he would have to be Energy Aura to be PRETTY also.
  18. Gruumch
    Just one other thing I like to throw out there for my stone/stone brute is the way I slot Fault

    Stupefy: Acc/Recharge
    Stupefy: End/Stun
    Razzle Dazzle: Acc/Recharge
    Razzle Dazzle: Acc/Stun/Recharge
    Force Feedback: Chance for +recharge
    Explosive Strike: Chance for Smashing Damage

    set bonuses gained: 2.5% recovery from Stupefy and 2% recovery form Razzle Dazzle.

    This slotting has always worked well for me and the procs help a lot. There is also the Perfect Zinger proc you could slot in there for a little more damage, but you would have to lose one of the set bonuses.
  19. Gruumch
    Just a few minor tweaks to add teleport and swift. I did drop static discharge since it is a long cone and I always find it annoying to have to move back away from mobs that are clustered around you to get the best use out of it.

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  20. Gruumch
    I think you are going to be spending a lot of time eating carpet with this build. I am going to assume that you want to be in granite most of the time since you skipped crystal and brimstone. With that assumption you need to slot granite for resist also so you can get smash/lethal to 90%. This is one of the most important things for a stoners survivability. Also, you aren't going to be able to move around very well unless you have a kin in your pocket, swift helps this as well as teleport. CJ and hurdle are absolutely useless for you.

    As far as slotting IO's you should try to overcome granites penalties first and slot for run speed, damage and recharge. I did them in that order and also added +health and +regen where I could get it.

    There are some good guides over in the tanker section to read. Look for the ones by Roxstar and EsoKujo, both are excellent even though the predate IO's. Another good guide is by GrudgeRockhorn which does cover IO's.
  21. Gruumch
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by that 1 guy View Post
    I never really thought of this, but if GR were to switch the ATs to the side you are joining (which we all know won't happen but pretending if it were).

    So, i'm guessing that ATs will switch if they were to as so:

    Blaster - Corrupter
    Controller - Dominator
    Defender - Mastermind
    Scrapper - Stalker
    Tanker - Brute

    I know that the whole scrapper and tanker part is most likely correct, but I am unsure about defenders, corrupters, masterminds, and blasters. If you know what the correct equivalents are, please post a reply.
    People have been trying to fit the square pegs in the round holes since CoV came out. Try to accept that the AT's are just different and move on. CoV AT's are hybrids that can fill more than one role and the CoH AT's are specialists.
  22. Gruumch
    The second build is better than the first, but could still use some improvement.
    I will stick with SO's/Common IO's since you don't have any IO sets listed, but your this brute benefits greatly from IO Sets.

    I would drop one slot form stone skin, 2 res_damage is plenty here(use 2 level 50 common IO's)

    I did not take hasten on mine since endurance was a problem before I IO'ed him and if you don't plan on living in Granite you won't miss it.

    You need a end_redux in rooted, use the one from stone skin.

    Drop Brimstone Armor completely, fire/ice isn't that common.

    Replace one end_redux in Mudpots with an Accuracy.

    I would reduce Minerals to a just 2 slots, a end_redux and a def_buff

    Granite needs some end redux, replace one of the def_buffs

    Soul Mastery is a good patron pool but without IO sets you are already going to be having endurance issues. Darkest night isn't going to help that.

    Instead of a Patron Pool you could take Fighting for Tough and get your S/L resist to max.

    Also you need to 6 slot all your attacks. 2acc, 1end_redux, and 2recharge. Don't worry about damage that is what fury is for.

    But, probably the best advice is to look into IO sets, they will benefit this uild a whole lot.
  23. Gruumch

    You Pick 2

    POST-ACTION

    I would take Gash and Swoop. Since you didn't list Beheader I am assuming you took it, so I would skip Chop for the 2 heavier hitting attacks. There is very little difference between Chop and Gash, so either will work. One has a faster recharge and less damage then the other.
  24. Gruumch
    You can count me in.

    Kold Phyre, level 50 Fire/Ice
  25. Gruumch
    I have one at 50 and I slotted him to max out recharge first. You gain a lot from more recharge with LR on such a long timer as well as bringing healing flames back as fast as you can. I don't have a build handy at the moment, but go for recharge then +hp and regen. I think I managed to get my defense up to around 20% or so but didn't try to soft cap, so I depend on healing flames to be up when I need it.