JanusFrs

It's all a question of getting addicted to getting hurt ;D Seriously though, you kinda underestimate Regen it seems. Sure, we don't have resistance (much, you can get 15 % res to all with resilience) and we don't have an ability to evade enemy hits, but really, had Regen got those things, I'd say it could be some of the strongest kind of armor in the whole game!

It's all a question about making sure not to get too much damage, or to make sure that you are able to regenerate whatever damage gets to you, which often isn't that difficult.

That said, I haven't tried using Regen against very big mobs (x5+) solo, so YMMV.

At least unless the in game data are bugged, AFAIK Empty Clips is the strongest of it and Bullet Rain, at least damagewise.

Also, regarding the last comment from Kadra, I think you mean empty clips or pistols, as you can't skip both Pistols and Dual Wield.

I'd vote for DP/poison, have one myself in the 20's, only. IMO, the debuffs work very well with the DP powers, and, while probably not as powerful as /traps, it's debuffs definently are strong and synergize quite well with DP.

Lulz, nice reply Still not sensing resentment though :P








(Btw, this is NOT a troll of the thread, just me trying to spread some luvin' between the two fellas)

No one got any tips or ideas here? I'd pretty much imagine it is much like a claws/fire brute, just without the taunt and with lower fire res, but since I haven't got experience with this, could someone please help?

Hi!

In honor of DXP, I decided a few weeks back that I'd make a claws/fire scrapper. What is needed to focus on through the slotting of one of suchs? I remember having read that in order to stay alive longer, def is needed, hence why I have slotted for that in the coming build. I am just unsure as of whether this is the road to go or not.

When I talked with friends regarding this, many recommended that I'd roll a claws/fire brute for the taunt in BA's synergy with burn. In the meantime, this is a thematic character, and as such, he HAS to be a scrapper, so don't bother giving me feedback there please ^^

Last note: I took the weapons mastery epic for the toon, but I am not sure whether this HAS to be there, so I can be convinced to switching the epic out.

Build:

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Level 50 Mutation Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Claws
Secondary Power Set: Fiery Aura
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Weapon Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Strike -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 1: Fire Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(5), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(15), RctvArm-ResDam(25)
Level 2: Slash -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(23), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 4: Blazing Aura -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Sciroc-Dmg/Rchg(15), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37)
Level 6: Spin -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(7), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(7), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(13), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 8: Follow Up -- Mako-Acc/Dmg(A), Mako-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Mako-Dmg/Rchg(9)
Level 10: Healing Flames -- Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(A), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(11), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Dct'dW-Heal(37), Dct'dW-Rchg(40)
Level 12: Combat Jumping -- Krma-ResKB(A), LkGmblr-Def(13)
Level 14: Super Jump -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
Level 16: Plasma Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(17), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(17), RctvArm-ResDam(25)
Level 18: Focus -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(19), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45)
Level 20: Consume -- Efficacy-EndMod(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(21), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(21), Efficacy-Acc/Rchg(37), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(46), Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx(50)
Level 22: Kick -- Empty(A)
Level 24: Temperature Protection -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
Level 26: Eviscerate -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg(A), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(27), M'Strk-Dmg/Rchg(27), M'Strk-Acc/EndRdx(34), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 28: Burn -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(29), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(29), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Oblit-%Dam(43)
Level 30: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(31), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(31), RctvArm-ResDam(31)
Level 32: Shockwave -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(33), Posi-Dmg/Rng(33), Posi-Dam%(45)
Level 35: Fiery Embrace -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36), RechRdx-I(36)
Level 38: Rise of the Phoenix -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(39), Efficacy-EndMod(39), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(39)
Level 41: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(42), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(42), LkGmblr-Def(42)
Level 44: Caltrops -- ImpSwft-Dam%(A), Posi-Dam%(45)
Level 47: Targeting Drone -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(48), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(48), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(48), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(50), GSFC-Build%(50)
Level 49: Exploding Shuriken -- Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A)
Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon
Level 50: Pyronic Radial Final Judgement
Level 50: Paralytic Radial Flawless Interface
Level 50: Clockwork Radial Superior Ally
Level 50: Ageless Radial Epiphany
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
Level 0: Task Force Commander
Level 0: Portal Jockey
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Critical Hit
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run

*la la la* CoT and Gunslinger cossie pieces *la la la* holsters *la la* Titan weapons!? *Heads of*

And consider me believing in the OP ^^

Indeed, Dull Pain won't help a stalker as much as a Scrapper, but really, DM/Regen is quite an efficient combo IMO. My main is a DM/Regen Stalker that I feel is very strong, and the to-hit debuff from DM works very well with the AS to-hit debuff to help the toon feel quite survivable, everything considered.

While I haven't played a /nin to lvl 50, I can't second Kioshi's observations, but really, if you don't mind playing the game with a lower difficulty (I usually play at +2/x2 on my DM/Regen, before and after my level-shift) with quite a strong ST chain, I would recommend you try it out

I have yet to try using Shadow Maul in the build, so I can't give you any comments on that in the combo, but I believe it can help the difficulty to x3 or perhaps x4.

Thank you for your help Infini, it will most likely do me good

A couple questions though: Firstly, WILL I altogether be able to play at x8 when having unlocked perma-dom? I see you have a mind dom yourself, can it solo at higher difficulties? And how much will the AoE potential of the secondary be needed in order to more properly deal with higher difficulties?

Regarding MC, with perma-dom, will it be a stronger tool than MH/terrify, and what with TD? As it is, I am expecting a lot from MC and TD, but is that me being wrong about something?

Ultimately, regarding Thorny Assault as a set, should I ultimately consider Ripper an AoE or ST attack?

Hi guys,

Having recently made a mind/thorn dom and have gotten him to lvl 33, I can't help but feeling squishy when playing with him. Whenever people mention Mind doms, many people think of beasts with the power to break down hard targets as well as being able to surmount hordes of enemies (at least me regarding the second feat). As it is, though, I have a couple of issues regarding Mind doms that I would like expert advice with.

(WARNING: Somewhat large amount of text incoming)

First-off, soloing. As it is, I can JUST manage soloing x2 without the biggest beat-ups. When fighting mobs, I usually start with Mass Hypno to lock down the enemies, then work my way through the minions with my ST chain (which for thorn is, at least in my opinion, quite strong). Typically I can beat 2 minions before the rest of the mob wakes up. Here I use Terrify to lock them down again, then defeat 1 minion and then confuse the last minion to help me beat up the lieutenant, which I lock down with dominate. When Domination activates, I usually use Mass Confusion on the biggest mob I can find, or a Boss mob, and then AoE on them while enjoying their carnage. If not, then I use Total Domination to lock the whole mob down and then use AoE on them and ST on Lieutenants. I also use Thorntrops in these situations.

As it is, I have quite grim envisions about attempting to defeat x8 mobs, heck, even x5 in itself, without slaying my inspiration bar. Furthermore, when I have talked with people about this toon and my big expectations regarding Mass Confusion, some have argued that it is not the most important part of Mind Control's survivability/mitigation. Can someone please confirm or deny this?

Regarding teamplay, what would be the optimal way for a mind dom to contribute to the team? When I play on teams, I usually work like a weak blaster in that I first throw out my mitigation, Terrify, and then start AoE-ing stuff with Fling Thorns and Thorn Burst. I use Terrify to at least attempt to make the mobs do less damage to my teammates. I use my ST attacks against lieutenants and Bosses. When domination activates, I use same tactic as in soloing with domination.

Now, the reason I write this, as I said, is because I think there's something I'm doing wrong when playing my dom. I have listed my playstyle with the toon, and now I'd like some advice as to why I might be doing something wrong when playing.

Oh, I follow Just misunderstood the written definition I guess :P

First up, thanks for summarizing these Von, you really deserve the credit that Zwillinger gives you

*reading through summary*

Oh!?

First up, thanks for the transcription work Von Krieger

Overall I like the changes a lot! This seems to make it easier for me to get the rewards

One question though, and my apologies have it been asked before.

The article describing the Paragon Rewards details mentions that the tier 9 VIP rewards will "refresh" every 3rd/4th month, thus either utterly removing or only temporarily making the former rewards in the tier locked. Now, my favorite shiny in the slide show of course was the Celestial armor. The abovementioned taken into consideration, will this mean that if I don't get to unlock the tier 9 in the first 3 or 4 months, I will have to wait a certain amount of time to be able to re-unlock the armor? Or will it (doubtfully) mean that if I don't reach tier 9 the first 3/4 months, I will never get a chance to get the Celestial Armor??

Think you're right. Though, I do hope they get to choose sides as well as anyone else, although I can see why lorewise it would not be very fitting. Thanks for your answer though

I don't remember the answer to this question and have been looking around in different threads to try and find the answer, but have failed :/

The new tutorial coming with Freedom and i21, will EAT's be included there? I mainly think about whether the HEAT's do or not, considering they usually can start out in the current tutorial, and that VEAT's get the tutorial in Mercy.