LSK

Originally Posted by Syntax42

LSK, you didn't really answer the OP's questions. Also, try to make your posts seem like you passed English in school. I get a headache every time I try to read your run-on sentences and half-spelled words. Abbreviating long terms is fine, but shortening an already short word ("sux") is just lazy. Cell phone English is fine for text messaging, but written English should be formal enough for the audience you are writing to.

Originally Posted by Kor_El

I'm dusting off my level 50 invul/ss tank so that I can run some S/L farms. I have a couple of questions that I hope I can get some help answering.

1) Can someone point me in the direction of the optimal build that I should have in order to run these farms? Not necessarily all of the enhancements I need because it's going to take some time to acquire the expensive stuff, but just the powers and the slotting.

2) Is there a particular AE mission that is best suited for the kind of tank that I am?

3) Anything else you think could be useful knowledge for me!

Thanks in advance for the help guys

Originally Posted by Spadra

I had Maneuvers and it drained more end for me when I line it up in Mid's compared to Stealth, hence the switch. I will go back and check on the current build though and to be honest though I think I would take a hit to my end drain to give some defense support to my teammates. I believe my end drain is 1.2? Slightly lower than the builds that you guys shared with me. SJ is slotted for the E/N and Ranged defense bonuses. I couldn't soft cap everything but I wanted to get as close as possible. I also needed to round out my KB protection so why not? The Gift of the Ancients was all about the Defense. Fire resistance wouldn't make sense for me to want. It was about getting the defense and end reduction. Someone FINALLY noticed I do have those IO's lol thank you Colossal. See folks reading can shorten lists.

Originally Posted by _Granny_

Get to level 10, create an SG, pad 15 (disposable level 1) toons into it (getting you 300K) , and buy a 2x2 workshop (100k) and enhancement storage table (95K), and 7 salvage racks (15K*7=105K). Congratulations, you are broke, but have lots of storage on day 1. The only tricky part is you might need someone else to join and invite your padders for you. I can do that if you find me in game (usually 7-10 EST weekdays, and random times on the weekends).

If you need functionality, just coalition with a really-old, mostly-abandoned SG's (like mine!) that have all the telepads, crafting tables, etc. and coalition-friendly security settings.

I've done this for a couple of new (or returning) solo-artist types. Look me up at @Granny on Justice if you want a coalition.

Happy Hunting!

P.S. You could also opt for 6 storage racks and the Invention Workbench, which I think is 15k, and requires no power or control, if you are inclined to craft without popping back and forth between bases.

Originally Posted by New Dawn

Originally Posted by Killerhurtz

Don't forget about accruing debt before level 10. And the massive broadcasts & tells for help with Frostfire.

Originally Posted by Kinrad

I was on the Siege TF with Nuclear. I was playing my 37 ice/fire tank (The Zeroth Law), and had a *ton* of fun.

Originally Posted by Killerhurtz

This sounds like fun, would love to do the Hollows race, brings back memories. And for sure need to do some MoLambdas

Originally Posted by Scirion

CJ and Hover can both be run at the same time, and CJ costs almost zero endurance. It's one of the most effective ways of getting extra Defense there is. That said, I'm throwing out a wild guess, having never played SS, that Foot Stomp cannot be used unless on the ground, so Hover may be a Bad Idea(TM). Someone who has used SS can probably confirm yes or no on that.

Originally Posted by Infini

For your Ice/SS, you don't need to build your defense up past ~47%. Getting to a spawn first and firing off EA will put you up to ~55-57% which is more than enough to get through the iTrials. Admittedly, starting out with just the alpha level shift is a bit rough, but once you get the hang of things it balances out in your favor. After you get the other 2 level shifts it'll be almost like non incarnate content.

Basically main goals for Ice/ is:
-softcap s/l/e/n (you can get f/c/p defense if you want. I prefer Darkest Night to cover those). This goal isn't too bad on the wallet.

Apart from it's inherent +def toggles, all you need to achieve 45% is tough/weave, a steadfast +3% def IO (perfect for permafrost), and CJ/Hover. Tough gets 4 reactive armors and your 3 def toggles need to be slotted close to the ED cap. Mine I use LotG: +rech, def, def/end, and def/end/rech. CJ/Hover just needs a LotG: +rech and your 5th one can go into EA (just an FYI). All of this will have you sitting at ~42.5% so all you need is 2 different attack sets in order to fill in the rest (Kinetic Combat for s/l and Eradication/Basilisk Gaze for e/n).

-Perma Hoarfrost. In fact, going past perma is even better as, unless you have another heal, you'll want Hoarfrost back often to use as a heal. Cramming in +rech is where the build begins to get expensive.

-Slot EA for rech/endmod/def. If you can get your hands on a couple membranes, they go great in EA.

-Other set bonuses for +hp/regen/rech. You want enough +hp to be able to cap hp with Hoarfrost up. Regen I try to shoot for 1% hp/sec to heal back minor-moderate damage. Recharge to get your goodies back - I've got 82.5% pre-Hasten on my Ice/Ice/Soul.

Finally, a suggestion to think about - stacking damage debuffs with CE. CE is a 14% dmg. You can go Soul for DN for an additional 21% and then choose diamagnetic/void for your interface/judgement slots to stack even more. I don't remember the numbers for diamagnetic but void radial has a 50% debuff. So just using CE, DN, and Void Radial you're looking at 85% dmg debuff for the duration of Void.

Originally Posted by Finduilas

Basically, yes. You shouldn't have to rely on powers like Consume and Conserve Power to get you through every fight.

Originally Posted by Syntax42

LSK, you should be clicking the green circle (so it turns grey) in Foot Stomp to turn off the Force Feedback proc effect. You are misleading yourself into thinking you will have perma-Hasten in your build by leaving the proc on in Mids. Due to the nature of the proc, it is difficult to calculate how much of an actual impact it will have in actual gameplay. I wouldn't shave more than a couple seconds off Hasten's recharge when estimating the effects of the Force Feedback proc.

Originally Posted by Blazing_Fist

Nah, it's the free fifteen days they gave me so I could come back and try the game again. Having a blast, by the way.

Originally Posted by PersonaMix

Well LSK, we have been around lurking in the shadows for some time. Granted, i have been with this group for two teams now. We are somewhat quiet but looking to expand a bit. So i encourge you to stop by if you can, and see what we are about.

Originally Posted by Tommy_Truestar

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Originally Posted by streetlight

Gotta watch out for the Force Feedback proc. It's only up for 5 seconds, then down for 10 seconds. At best, that means it's up 1/3 of the time, which works out to about 1/3 of the effect.

Originally Posted by streetlight

It's also a WP/SS, which makes Spiritual a better choice. Not quite the same story on an Inv/SS.