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  1. LordXenite
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Obsidian_Force2 View Post
    And I contend the second you start using Kheldian in the same sentence as support people begin slotting up that medicine pool. Taking slots away from what the natural bent of the AT IS, damage dealing.
    I knew it! I knew it! You've never even listened in all our discussions about the Medicine Pool! The idea was never to actually use slots on the Med Pools, but to take them as filler powers which require no slotting to serve a two-fold purpose: a) let you select a power; b) allow you to augment your team if the situation allows and calls for it.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Obsidian_Force2 View Post
    Nearly each and every power in both Kheldian set either produces damage, improves damage, allows us to personaly survive longer (to do more damage), or stun/hold/imobalize an enemy so we can do more damage, THIS is our role like it or not.
    If this were an EverQuest type game where roles are rigidly enforced and required, I may see some validity in your point. CoX being a casual-friendly game and having more than 90% of the content easy-going as far as roles are concerned, I truly do not understand what's the deal with damage-envy. The fact that each power contributes to damage-dealing allows us to grow our characters in other direction because we know that every power we'll use will already do its part in defeating the enemies we fight.

    If we were discussing an AT that was not meant to be a Jack of All Trades, I'd see your point, but we are discussing a Jack of All Trades and all you seem to want to focus it on, is DPS.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Obsidian_Force2 View Post
    As much as you all contend I'm a warmonger with my DPS beliefs, your desire to turn Kheldians into some sort of weird defendery support AT is just as well documented.

    Leave the support roles to the Controllers and Defenders please.
    Again, if we were talking about any AT other than something meant to be a Jack of All Trades, I'd agree with you.
  2. LordXenite
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by OmniSurge View Post
    I find it odd that pple would choose to roll a PB... a AT that is not meant to be all supportive of a team.. if nothing else it could be considered to be more of a leech. Since it does boost itself based on what other ATs are on the team. Now I love playing my 47 PB.... I don't think a defense based PB would be a good idea. PBs are meant to be "A Jack of all Trades" u want a AoE heal? Go roll a def, or make sure there is one one ur team. If anything should be tweaked.. I think PBs and WSs should deal even MORE damage than what they do now. In the comics the PB was shown as a POWERFUL being.. moreso than the human heroes.. but in the game... its not like that. I should be. A epic AT should be just that... EPIC... the most powerful of all the ATs. U want a healer.. make a damn def. PBs are meant to KICK ***.. NOT bandage ***.
    Epic means different things to different people.

    If PB's are meant to be Jack(s) of All Trades, then you should never focus them on one topic, DPS. You should strive to balance their capacity in everything they do. Currently, I feel that the damage they create is superior to their capacity to protect the team, therefore I suggested improvements that would allow a PB to do exactly that.

    Telling someone to go roll something else, especially when you're discussing a Jack of All Trade AT, doesn't seem very valid to me.
  3. LordXenite
    That's why I dislike talking builds, numbers and efficiency. It tends to turn everything into a friggin' pissing contest at worst and at best, it nudges people towards FoTM's.

    That doesn't mean I don't play with Mids and share my ideas, but I just don't like the whole atmosphere around the number crunching scene.
  4. LordXenite
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by CaptainQC View Post
    ...I saw a few in previous posts but I realize I don't even know where to enter them.
    You can use either binds or macros. Both are entered as commands in the chat window, just like a normal text message. Macros create an actual icon on your power trays which you can then drag around and place in any icon-slot in any power-tray. Binds however are attached to the specific key combination you bound, and have no visual representation in the GUI.

    I found Macros to be buggy at times, and esthetically disagreeable, so I'm using binds.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by CaptainQC View Post
    ...The most important thing for me would be when I switch forms I'd like my action bar to change automatically and also have a button to switch my forms I guess.
    The key to this functionality is to use the /gototray command in conjunction with the /powexectoggle commands.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by CaptainQC View Post
    ...I'm using a g15 keyboard and completly forgot to check if they have premade macros for the game.
    I'm not sure about the G15 keyboard, but to drive a TriForm Kheldian, I find that binding the entire NUMPAD section is sufficient for PB's and WS's.

    This guide should give you interesting ideas about what binds and macros can be created.
  5. LordXenite
    I enjoy constant form-shifting on both my TriFormShade(s)™ and TriFormPB. It gives me this odd pleasure to annoy packs of enemies (conning purple to me) totally unprotected in Nova, only to meet them face to face on the ground in Dwarf form.

    Sometimes I rinse repeat this exercise on purpose, just to kite them all over the map, if it's an outdoor map, of course.
  6. LordXenite
    I get instant email notifications for this thread, and the moment I saw the email about your post Obsidian, I simply saw:
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Obsidian_Force2 View Post
    We serve only the souls of the fallen and only to they who help in the killing... I mean arresting...yeah...that..
    but didn't notice your name. However, just from what you've said, I guessed it would be you!

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Obsidian_Force2 View Post
    Drinks? It's B.Y.O.B.
    As I'm playing through VTM: Bloodlines, again, I read this as: "Bring Your Own Blood"
  7. LordXenite
    I have those procs in my Single Target attacks on both Nova and Dwarf (both on my PB but also on the WS where available) and I've learned not to rely on them, however, when they do fire-up, you see a great increase in overall DPS because you can blast/punch faster.

    Watch out for your Endurance bar though because despite Stygian Circle/Eclipse being so nice to you in returning endurance, you can sometimes get Shadelock which may leave you breathless
  8. LordXenite
    Wow... a Kheldian pissing contest... sheesh!
  9. LordXenite
    /signed, especially if as an Author of an AE story-arc, I'd get to choose a souvenir icon and a souvenir trophy to accompany the souvenir text I already get to include in my story-arc.
  10. LordXenite
    Not AFAIK, and this is yet another example of how limited AE story-telling tools are. I think panicky citizens should be a concept separate from the map and employable by the author on any map, but we're just not there yet...
  11. LordXenite
    That's what I'd think too, but then, I remember how complex these Hit/Miss calculation can be and it does help to have both +Accuracy;+ToHit but also maintain -DefDebuff on the enemy, not to mention, you may not notice it if the -DefDebuff was gone, but your teammates may!
  12. LordXenite
    Nice??? No, because Warshades, especially TriFormShade(s)™ aren't nice... they're nasty!

    But... here goes:

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.401
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    MiddleMan: Level 50 Science Warshade
    Primary Power Set: Umbral Blast
    Secondary Power Set: Umbral Aura
    Power Pool: Concealment
    Power Pool: Speed

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Ebon Eye -- Dev'n-Hold%:50(A)
    Level 1: Absorption -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A)
    Level 2: Gravimetric Snare -- Dev'n-Hold%:50(A)
    Level 4: Shadow Bolt -- Dev'n-Hold%:50(A)
    Level 6: Dark Nova -- GSFC-Build%:50(A)
    Level 8: Starless Step -- Zephyr-ResKB:50(A)
    Level 10: Shadow Blast -- Dev'n-Hold%:50(A)
    Level 12: Sunless Mire -- P'ngTtl--Rchg%:50(A)
    Level 14: Shadow Cloak -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A)
    Level 16: Dark Detonation -- FrcFbk-Rechg%:50(A)
    Level 18: Gravity Well -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(37), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(37), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:50(39), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:50(39)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf -- Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx:50(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx:50(34), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx:40(36), Aegis-ResDam:50(36), TtmC'tng-ResDam:50(36), Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx:50(37)
    Level 22: Stygian Circle -- Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:50(A), Efficacy-EndMod:50(39), Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx:50(40), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg:50(40), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg:30(40)
    Level 24: Grant Invisibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A)
    Level 26: Gravitic Emanation -- Posi-Dam%:50(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(46), Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(46), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(48), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(48)
    Level 28: Unchain Essence -- FrcFbk-Rechg%:50(A), RzDz-Immob%:30(45), Posi-Dam%:50(45), ExStrk-Dam%:20(45), Rope-EndRdx/Stun:30(46)
    Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(43), RechRdx-I:50(43)
    Level 32: Dark Extraction -- ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg:50(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(33), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx:50(33), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg:50(34), ExRmnt-Acc/Rchg:50(34)
    Level 35: Stygian Return -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(A)
    Level 38: Eclipse -- Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg:50(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:50(42), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc:50(42), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx:50(42), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg:50(43)
    Level 41: Super Speed -- Clrty-Stlth:50(A)
    Level 44: Quasar -- TmpRdns-Acc/Dmg/Slow:50(A), TmpRdns-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow:50(48), TmpRdns-Acc/EndRdx:50(50), TmpRdns-Acc/Slow:50(50), TmpRdns-Dmg/Slow:50(50)
    Level 47: Inky Aspect -- RzDz-Immob%:30(A)
    Level 49: Nebulous Form -- Zephyr-ResKB:50(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Dark Sustenance
    Level 1: Shadow Step -- Zephyr-ResKB:50(A)
    Level 10: Shadow Recall -- Winter-ResSlow:50(A)
    ------------
    Level 6: Dark Nova Bolt -- Entrpc-Heal%:35(A), Entrpc-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(5), Entrpc-Dmg/Rchg:35(9), Entrpc-Dmg/EndRdx:35(13), Entrpc-Acc/Dmg:35(17)
    Level 6: Dark Nova Blast -- Entrpc-Heal%:35(A), Entrpc-Dmg/EndRdx:35(5), Entrpc-Dmg/Rchg:35(9), Entrpc-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(13), Entrpc-Acc/Dmg:35(17)
    Level 6: Dark Nova Emanation -- Posi-Dam%:50(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(3), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(7), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(11), Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(15)
    Level 6: Dark Nova Detonation -- Posi-Dam%:50(A), FrcFbk-Rechg%:50(3), P'ngTtl--Rchg%:50(7), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(11), Det'tn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(15)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Strike -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(19), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(25), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:50(27), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:50(33)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Smite -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(19), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(25), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:50(27), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg:50(31)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Mire -- Oblit-%Dam:50(A), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(21), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(23), Oblit-Acc/Rchg:50(29), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg:50(31)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Drain -- Nictus-%Dam:50(A), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:50(21), Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen:50(23), Nictus-Acc/Heal:50(29), Nictus-Heal/HP/Regen/Rchg:50(31)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Step -- Zephyr-ResKB:50(A)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Antagonize -- Zinger-Dam%:50(A)
    ------------
    Set Bonus Totals:
    • 6% DamageBuff(Smashing)
    • 6% DamageBuff(Lethal)
    • 6% DamageBuff(Fire)
    • 6% DamageBuff(Cold)
    • 6% DamageBuff(Energy)
    • 6% DamageBuff(Negative)
    • 6% DamageBuff(Toxic)
    • 6% DamageBuff(Psionic)
    • 3% Defense(Smashing)
    • 3% Defense(Lethal)
    • 6.13% Defense(Fire)
    • 6.13% Defense(Cold)
    • 3% Defense(Energy)
    • 3% Defense(Negative)
    • 3% Defense(Psionic)
    • 3% Defense(Melee)
    • 3% Defense(Ranged)
    • 4.56% Defense(AoE)
    • 7.65% Max End
    • 1.5% Enhancement(JumpSpeed)
    • 1.5% Enhancement(RunSpeed)
    • 1.5% Enhancement(FlySpeed)
    • 1.5% Enhancement(JumpHeight)
    • 57% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 70% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    • 5% Enhancement(Heal)
    • 80.3 HP (7.5%) HitPoints
    • Knockback (Mag -16)
    • Knockup (Mag -16)
    • MezResist(Confused) 8%
    • MezResist(Held) 2.5%
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 9.1%
    • MezResist(Sleep) 4.7%
    • MezResist(Stun) 4.7%
    • MezResist(Terrorized) 4.7%
    • 10.5% (0.18 End/sec) Recovery
    • 30% (1.34 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • 20% ResEffect(FlySpeed)
    • 20% ResEffect(RechargeTime)
    • 20% ResEffect(RunSpeed)
    • 3.15% Resistance(Fire)
    • 3.15% Resistance(Cold)
    • 10% RunSpeed
    ------------
    Set Bonuses:
    Steadfast Protection
    (Absorption)
    • 3% Defense(All)
    Blessing of the Zephyr
    (Starless Step)
    • Knockback Protection (Mag -4)
    Luck of the Gambler
    (Shadow Cloak)
    • 7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Crushing Impact
    (Gravity Well)
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 2.2%
    • 12 HP (1.12%) HitPoints
    • 7% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Aegis
    (Black Dwarf)
    • 5% RunSpeed
    Titanium Coating
    (Black Dwarf)
    • MezResist(Sleep) 2.2%
    Doctored Wounds
    (Stygian Circle)
    • MezResist(Terrorized) 2.2%
    Efficacy Adaptor
    (Stygian Circle)
    • 12 HP (1.12%) HitPoints
    • 1.5% (0.03 End/sec) Recovery
    Luck of the Gambler
    (Grant Invisibility)
    • 7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Positron's Blast
    (Gravitic Emanation)
    • 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery
    • 1.58% Resistance(Fire,Cold)
    • 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 6.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Expedient Reinforcement
    (Dark Extraction)
    • Status Resistance 2.5%
    • 3% DamageBuff(All)
    • 6.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    • 10% (0.45 HP/sec) Regeneration
    Efficacy Adaptor
    (Eclipse)
    • 12 HP (1.12%) HitPoints
    Aegis
    (Eclipse)
    • 5% RunSpeed
    • 3.13% Defense(Fire,Cold), 1.56% Defense(AoE)
    Tempered Readiness
    (Quasar)
    • 1.5% (0.03 End/sec) Recovery
    • 1.5% Enhancement(Slow)
    • 0.9% Max End
    • 3.75% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Blessing of the Zephyr
    (Nebulous Form)
    • Knockback Protection (Mag -4)
    Blessing of the Zephyr
    (Shadow Step)
    • Knockback Protection (Mag -4)
    Winter's Gift
    (Shadow Recall)
    • 20% ResEffect(RunSpeed), 20% ResEffect(RechargeTime), 20% ResEffect(FlySpeed)
    Entropic Chaos
    (Dark Nova Bolt)
    • 10% (0.45 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • MezResist(Confused) 2.75%
    • 2.25% Max End
    • 6.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Entropic Chaos
    (Dark Nova Blast)
    • 10% (0.45 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • MezResist(Confused) 2.75%
    • 2.25% Max End
    • 6.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Positron's Blast
    (Dark Nova Emanation)
    • 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery
    • 1.58% Resistance(Fire,Cold)
    • 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 6.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Positron's Blast
    (Dark Nova Detonation)
    • 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery
    Crushing Impact
    (Black Dwarf Strike)
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 2.2%
    • 12 HP (1.12%) HitPoints
    • 7% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Crushing Impact
    (Black Dwarf Smite)
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 2.2%
    • 12 HP (1.12%) HitPoints
    • 7% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Obliteration
    (Black Dwarf Mire)
    • MezResist(Stun) 2.2%
    • 3% DamageBuff(All)
    • 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Touch of the Nictus
    (Black Dwarf Drain)
    • 20.1 HP (1.87%) HitPoints
    • 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 5% Enhancement(Heal)
    • 2.25% Max End
    Blessing of the Zephyr
    (Black Dwarf Step)
    • Knockback Protection (Mag -4)
    This is a modest, non-optimized middle of the road build, putting emphasis on Dwarf and Nova, but also utilizing Human-form powers to interesting effects.

    A busy playstyle with plenty of form-shifting will benefit the build, although once self-buffs have kicked in, it should be possible to use either form for nice DPS and survivability.
  13. LordXenite
    I think what makes the -Def seem useless in PvE is that fact that it actually works and does its job. I mean, you'd notice it if it were gone, wouldn't you?
  14. LordXenite
    Here's a TriFormPB build that I think should be fun to play. The emphasis is on functionality from Dwarf/Nova and using Human-form to buff and heal yourself in between shifting forms.

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.401
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Ascendantia: Level 50 Natural Peacebringer
    Primary Power Set: Luminous Blast
    Secondary Power Set: Luminous Aura
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Presence
    Power Pool: Concealment
    Power Pool: Fitness

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Glinting Eye -- Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(A), Dev'n-Hold%:50(3)
    Level 1: Incandescence -- S'fstPrt-ResKB:30(A)
    Level 2: Gleaming Blast -- Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(A), Dev'n-Hold%:50(3)
    Level 4: Essence Boost -- Dct'dW-Rchg:50(A), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:50(5), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg:50(5), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg:50(50), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx:50(50), Dct'dW-Heal:50(50)
    Level 6: Bright Nova -- GSFC-Build%:50(A), P'Shift-End%:50(33)
    Level 8: Radiant Strike -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:50(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(9), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(9), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(45), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:50(45)
    Level 10: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(11), RechRdx-I:50(11)
    Level 12: Build Up -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
    Level 14: Provoke -- Zinger-Dam%:50(A)
    Level 16: Intimidate -- N'mare-Acc/Fear:50(A), N'mare-Acc/Fear/Rchg:50(17)
    Level 18: Incandescent Strike -- C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:30(19), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(19), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:30(46), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:50(46)
    Level 20: White Dwarf -- ResDam-I:50(A), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx:50(21), TtmC'tng-ResDam:50(21), ResDam-I:50(23), Efficacy-EndMod:50(23), Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx:50(25)
    Level 22: Reform Essence -- Numna-Heal:50(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx:50(25), Numna-EndRdx/Rchg:50(43), Numna-Heal/Rchg:50(43), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:50(45)
    Level 24: Pulsar -- Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg:50(A), Stpfy-Stun/Rng:50(42), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx:50(42), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun:50(42), Stpfy-Acc/Rchg:50(43)
    Level 26: Conserve Energy -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
    Level 28: Invoke Panic -- N'mare-Acc/Fear/Rchg:50(A), N'mare-Acc/Rchg:50(40)
    Level 30: Super Speed -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
    Level 32: Photon Seekers -- ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Rchg:50(46), ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg:50(48), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg:50(48), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx:50(48)
    Level 35: Restore Essence -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
    Level 38: Dawn Strike -- M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(A)
    Level 41: Stealth -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A)
    Level 44: Swift -- Run-I:50(A)
    Level 47: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(A)
    Level 49: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%:50(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth:50(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
    Level 1: Cosmic Balance
    Level 1: Energy Flight -- Winter-ResSlow:50(A)
    Level 10: Combat Flight -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A)
    ------------
    Level 6: Bright Nova Bolt -- Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(A), Dev'n-Hold%:50(15), Entrpc-Heal%:35(33)
    Level 6: Bright Nova Blast -- Entrpc-Heal%:35(A), Dev'n-Hold%:50(15), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(34), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(36), Dev'n-Acc/Dmg:50(37)
    Level 6: Bright Nova Scatter -- Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(A), Posi-Dam%:50(7), Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(34), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(36), Posi-Dmg/Rng:50(37)
    Level 6: Bright Nova Detonation -- Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(A), Posi-Dam%:50(7), FrcFbk-Rechg%:50(13), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(17), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(34), Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(36)
    Level 20: White Dwarf Strike -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(40)
    Level 20: White Dwarf Smite -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(39), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(39), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:50(39), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:50(40)
    Level 20: White Dwarf Flare -- KinCrsh-Rechg/EndRdx:50(A), FrcFbk-Rechg%:50(13), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(29), AnWeak-Acc/Rchg:50(29), AnWeak-Acc/Rchg/EndRdx:50(31), Achilles-ResDeb%:20(33)
    Level 20: White Dwarf Sublimation -- Dct'dW-Rchg:50(A), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx:50(27), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg:50(27), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg:50(31), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:50(31)
    Level 20: White Dwarf Antagonize -- Zinger-Dam%:50(A), Zinger-Acc/Rchg:50(37)
    Level 20: White Dwarf Step -- Zephyr-ResKB:50(A)
    ------------
    Set Bonus Totals:
    • 6% DamageBuff(Smashing)
    • 6% DamageBuff(Lethal)
    • 6% DamageBuff(Fire)
    • 6% DamageBuff(Cold)
    • 6% DamageBuff(Energy)
    • 6% DamageBuff(Negative)
    • 6% DamageBuff(Toxic)
    • 6% DamageBuff(Psionic)
    • 14% Enhancement(Heal)
    • 3.3% Enhancement(Terrorized)
    • 65% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    • 39% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 3% Enhancement(Stun)
    • 112.4 HP (10.5%) HitPoints
    • Knockback (Mag -8)
    • Knockup (Mag -8)
    • MezResist(Confused) 2.5%
    • MezResist(Held) 5.8%
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 11.3%
    • MezResist(Sleep) 4.7%
    • MezResist(Stun) 2.5%
    • MezResist(Terrorized) 9.65%
    • 7.5% (0.13 End/sec) Recovery
    • 80% (3.58 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • 20% ResEffect(FlySpeed)
    • 20% ResEffect(RechargeTime)
    • 20% ResEffect(RunSpeed)
    • 5.67% Resistance(Fire)
    • 5.67% Resistance(Cold)
    • 1.26% Resistance(Toxic)
    • 1.26% Resistance(Psionic)

    ------------
    Set Bonuses:
    Devastation
    (Glinting Eye)
    • 12% (0.54 HP/sec) Regeneration
    Steadfast Protection
    (Incandescence)
    • Knockback Protection (Mag -4)
    Devastation
    (Gleaming Blast)
    • 12% (0.54 HP/sec) Regeneration
    Doctored Wounds
    (Essence Boost)
    • MezResist(Terrorized) 2.2%
    • 1.26% Resistance(Fire,Cold)
    • 4% Enhancement(Heal)
    • 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    • 1.26% Resistance(Toxic,Psionic)
    Crushing Impact
    (Radiant Strike)
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 2.2%
    • 12 HP (1.12%) HitPoints
    • 7% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Nightmare
    (Intimidate)
    • 1.65% Enhancement(Terrorized)
    Crushing Impact
    (Incandescent Strike)
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 2.2%
    • 12 HP (1.12%) HitPoints
    • 7% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Titanium Coating
    (White Dwarf)
    • MezResist(Sleep) 2.2%
    Efficacy Adaptor
    (White Dwarf)
    • 12 HP (1.12%) HitPoints
    Numina's Convalescence
    (Reform Essence)
    • 12% (0.54 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • 20.1 HP (1.87%) HitPoints
    • 6% Enhancement(Heal)
    • MezResist(Held) 3.3%
    Stupefy
    (Pulsar)
    • 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery
    • 20.1 HP (1.87%) HitPoints
    • 3% Enhancement(Stun)
    • 6.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Nightmare
    (Invoke Panic)
    • 1.65% Enhancement(Terrorized)
    Expedient Reinforcement
    (Photon Seekers)
    • Status Resistance 2.5%
    • 3% DamageBuff(All)
    • 6.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    • 10% (0.45 HP/sec) Regeneration
    Luck of the Gambler
    (Stealth)
    • 7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Winter's Gift
    (Energy Flight)
    • 20% ResEffect(RunSpeed), 20% ResEffect(RechargeTime), 20% ResEffect(FlySpeed)
    Luck of the Gambler
    (Combat Flight)
    • 7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Devastation
    (Bright Nova Bolt)
    • 12% (0.54 HP/sec) Regeneration
    Devastation
    (Bright Nova Blast)
    • 12% (0.54 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • 24.1 HP (2.25%) HitPoints
    • 3% DamageBuff(All)
    Positron's Blast
    (Bright Nova Scatter)
    • 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery
    • 1.58% Resistance(Fire,Cold)
    • 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 6.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Positron's Blast
    (Bright Nova Detonation)
    • 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery
    • 1.58% Resistance(Fire,Cold)
    • 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 6.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Crushing Impact
    (White Dwarf Strike)
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 2.2%
    Crushing Impact
    (White Dwarf Smite)
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 2.2%
    • 12 HP (1.12%) HitPoints
    • 7% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Analyze Weakness
    (White Dwarf Flare)
    • 10% (0.45 HP/sec) Regeneration
    Doctored Wounds
    (White Dwarf Sublimation)
    • MezResist(Terrorized) 2.2%
    • 1.26% Resistance(Fire,Cold)
    • 4% Enhancement(Heal)
    • 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Perfect Zinger
    (White Dwarf Antagonize)
    • MezResist(Terrorized) 2.75%
    Blessing of the Zephyr
    (White Dwarf Step)
    • Knockback Protection (Mag -4)
    It matches my crazy form-shifting playstyle, but a some people will not like the lack of shields or Lightform...
  15. LordXenite
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Shannon_EU View Post
    The PB is awesome enough.
    I simply desire a bit more support-juice from Peacebringers.
  16. LordXenite
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SoilentGreen View Post
    Don't like the idea of any location-based powers. The game moves too fast for things like this. Only AV fights tend to keep things in the same area. Maybe a moving buff pet like the vet pets, only not as flimsy.
    I think an actual moving pet would be a touch too close to how Warshades are, but that definitely depends on the nature of the buffs given by the pet.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SoilentGreen View Post
    The AoE heal is a good idea, but I wouldn't want to give up any self-heal effectiveness for that. I'd rather sacrifice other useless powers.
    Oh no, the self-heal aspect of Reform Essence is preserved, and the AoE heal is simply an addition to the existing power, not a replacement of it.

    What do you think though about the -Res addition to all the attack powers so that PB's could stack -Res effects on enemies?
  17. LordXenite
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SoilentGreen View Post
    I'd really like to see Group Energy Flight swapped out for something useful...not sure if that would be an AoE heal, or some sort of click buff (think Mind Link, but maybe it adds +Res).

    I think the consensus among the CoH playerbase is that Group Flight of any kind might be a "neat" idea, but it's very situational, and the execution of the power is very poor.
    While I agree that Group Energy Flight is very situational, I also recognize the need in an MMORPG for some powers to be there for the "immersion" factor rather than for mere utility alone. That's why I haven't considered touching it, just yet.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SoilentGreen View Post
    I'm also a long time proponent of doing something with Photon Seekers.
    Honestly, I love'em as they currently are, but if I were to suggest a change to them, it'd be to add +Disorient effect to each PS as it explodes so a PB can stack disorients on its enemies.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by SoilentGreen View Post
    Light Form would be so much better with enhanced graphics
    Agreed, but honestly, I've never used the power other than testing it in theoretical builds I haven't finished making and testing yet.

    Now, do you have any thoughts about the suggestion I actually listed in my original post?!
  18. LordXenite
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Bubbawheat View Post
    ...How do you feel like your experience has changed from when the Mission Architect was first introduced?
    Well, to be honest, I'm now more into using AE for powerleveling and getting Influence/Infamy than ever before, and I think the reason for this is my growing frustration with the shortcomings of the tool-set AE provides.

    The more I think up ways to re-do my story-arc so that I can broaden the scope, tell more of the story and get the player more immersed and involved, the more disappointed I become because AE does not support my ideas by offering the tools I need to accomplish my goals.

    Further more, since the Devs allowed double-XP in AE, and I16 will implement a new Difficulty Settings system and a "new" auto-SK feature will be introduced, I see these changes as a sign that the game is evolving into a faster level-grinder game where the content you blow through is meaningless anyway.

    The stories themselves, may be better, but as long as just one person can immerse in them, the team leader, and as long as people urge the team onwards into the next group of enemies, stories will play a backseat role to blowing through the levels, which to me means this isn't an MMORPG, but simply an MMO, just like all the others, and that's definitely not what I thought the Devs were trying for.
  19. LordXenite
    /signed, as long as the Mentor can from time to time — like we change builds — re-select the powers the Sidekick will gain access to.
  20. LordXenite
    Smart analysis, Guardien.
  21. LordXenite
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Shannon_EU View Post
    AE is broke and farming is boring. I'll wait till we can adjust the team size if I fancy something extraordinary.
    Oh I won't argue that AE is just pitchy and farming never gets boring, and when I fancy the extraordinary there's nothing like an All-Kheldian team, but the point of the exercise is to power-level 7 newbie characters who squeal with joy every time they ding.

    Anyway, back to the whole Warshade blasting thing... here's a build that should be amusing to test run, I hope...
  22. LordXenite
    How about this build:

    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.401
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Purple Bomber: Level 50 Science Warshade
    Primary Power Set: Umbral Blast
    Secondary Power Set: Umbral Aura
    Power Pool: Concealment
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Fitness

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Ebon Eye -- Dev'n-Hold%:50(A)
    Level 1: Absorption -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx:30(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(3), S'fstPrt-ResKB:30(3)
    Level 2: Gravimetric Snare -- Dev'n-Hold%:50(A)
    Level 4: Shadow Bolt -- Dev'n-Hold%:50(A)
    Level 6: Dark Nova -- P'Shift-End%:50(A), Efficacy-EndMod:50(13), GSFC-Build%:50(13), Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx:50(39), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx:50(40), GSFC-ToHit:50(40)
    Level 8: Grant Invisibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A)
    Level 10: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
    Level 12: Sunless Mire -- P'ngTtl-Rng/Slow:50(A), P'ngTtl--Rchg%:50(37), P'ngTtl-Acc/EndRdx:50(37), P'ngTtl-Dmg/Slow:50(37), P'ngTtl-Acc/Slow:50(39), P'ngTtl-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow:50(39)
    Level 14: Starless Step -- Zephyr-ResKB:50(A)
    Level 16: Super Speed -- Winter-ResSlow:50(A)
    Level 18: Shadow Cloak -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf -- P'Shift-End%:50(A)
    Level 22: Stygian Circle -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+:50(A), RgnTis-Regen+:30(31), P'Shift-End%:50(34), Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx:50(36), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg:50(36), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:50(36)
    Level 24: Gravity Well -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg:50(A), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(40), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(42), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(50), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx:50(50)
    Level 26: Gravitic Emanation -- RzDz-Acc/Rchg:30(A), RzDz-EndRdx/Stun:30(45), RzDz-Acc/EndRdx:30(45), RzDz-Stun/Rng:30(45), RzDz-Acc/Stun/Rchg:30(46), RzDz-Immob%:30(46)
    Level 28: Unchain Essence -- FrcFbk-Rechg%:50(A), FrcFbk-Dmg/EndRdx/KB:50(46), FrcFbk-Rchg/EndRdx:50(48), FrcFbk-Rchg/KB:50(48), FrcFbk-Acc/KB:50(48), FrcFbk-Dmg/KB:50(50)
    Level 30: Essence Drain -- Nictus-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen:50(A)
    Level 32: Dark Extraction -- ExRmnt-+Res(Pets):50(A), ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg:50(33), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(33), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx:50(33), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg:50(34), ExRmnt-Acc/Rchg:50(34)
    Level 35: Stygian Return -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
    Level 38: Eclipse -- Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx:50(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc:50(42), Efficacy-Acc/Rchg:50(42), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg:50(43), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg:50(43), ResDam-I:50(43)
    Level 41: Invisibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+:50(A)
    Level 44: Swift -- Run-I:50(A)
    Level 47: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+:40(A)
    Level 49: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%:50(A)
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Dark Sustenance
    Level 1: Shadow Step -- Zephyr-Travel:50(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(5), Zephyr-ResKB:50(5)
    Level 10: Shadow Recall -- Zephyr-Travel:50(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(11), Zephyr-ResKB:50(11)
    ------------
    Level 6: Dark Nova Bolt -- Entrpc-Heal%:35(A), Entrpc-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(27), Entrpc-Dmg/Rchg:35(29), Entrpc-Dmg/EndRdx:35(29), Entrpc-Acc/Dmg:35(31), Dev'n-Hold%:50(31)
    Level 6: Dark Nova Blast -- Entrpc-Heal%:35(A), Entrpc-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:35(23), Entrpc-Dmg/Rchg:35(23), Entrpc-Dmg/EndRdx:35(25), Entrpc-Acc/Dmg:35(25), Dev'n-Hold%:50(27)
    Level 6: Dark Nova Emanation -- Posi-Dam%:50(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(17), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(19), Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(19), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(21), FrcFbk-Rechg%:50(21)
    Level 6: Dark Nova Detonation -- Posi-Dam%:50(A), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(9), Posi-Dmg/Rchg:50(9), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx:50(15), Posi-Acc/Dmg:50(15), FrcFbk-Rechg%:50(17)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Strike -- P'ngTtl--Rchg%:50(A)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Smite -- P'ngTtl--Rchg%:50(A)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Mire -- P'ngTtl--Rchg%:50(A)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Drain -- Nictus-Acc/Heal:50(A)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Step -- Zephyr-Travel:50(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx:50(7), Zephyr-ResKB:50(7)
    Level 20: Black Dwarf Antagonize -- Zinger-Dam%:50(A)
    ------------
    Set Bonus Totals:
    • 8% DamageBuff(Smashing)
    • 8% DamageBuff(Lethal)
    • 8% DamageBuff(Fire)
    • 8% DamageBuff(Cold)
    • 8% DamageBuff(Energy)
    • 8% DamageBuff(Negative)
    • 8% DamageBuff(Toxic)
    • 8% DamageBuff(Psionic)
    • 4.25% Defense(Smashing)
    • 4.25% Defense(Lethal)
    • 10.5% Defense(Fire)
    • 10.5% Defense(Cold)
    • 10.8% Defense(Energy)
    • 10.8% Defense(Negative)
    • 3% Defense(Psionic)
    • 5.5% Defense(Melee)
    • 18.6% Defense(Ranged)
    • 18% Defense(AoE)
    • 4.5% Max End
    • 58.8% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    • 34% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 2% Enhancement(Stun)
    • 2.5% Enhancement(RunSpeed)
    • 2.5% Enhancement(JumpSpeed)
    • 2.5% Enhancement(FlySpeed)
    • 2.5% Enhancement(JumpHeight)
    • 10% FlySpeed
    • 100.4 HP (9.37%) HitPoints
    • 10% JumpHeight
    • 10% JumpSpeed
    • Knockback (Mag -20)
    • Knockup (Mag -20)
    • MezResist(Confused) 8%
    • MezResist(Held) 5.25%
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 4.7%
    • MezResist(Sleep) 5.25%
    • MezResist(Stun) 2.5%
    • MezResist(Terrorized) 5.25%
    • 10% (0.17 End/sec) Recovery
    • 62% (2.77 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • 20% ResEffect(FlySpeed)
    • 20% ResEffect(RechargeTime)
    • 20% ResEffect(RunSpeed)
    • 10% Resistance(Smashing)
    • 10% Resistance(Lethal)
    • 13.2% Resistance(Fire)
    • 13.2% Resistance(Cold)
    • 10% Resistance(Energy)
    • 10% Resistance(Negative)
    • 10% Resistance(Toxic)
    • 10% Resistance(Psionic)
    • 10% RunSpeed
    ------------
    Set Bonuses:
    Steadfast Protection
    (Absorption)
    • 1.5% (0.03 End/sec) Recovery
    • 16.1 HP (1.5%) HitPoints
    • 3% Defense(All)
    • Knockback Protection (Mag -4)
    Efficacy Adaptor
    (Dark Nova)
    • 12 HP (1.12%) HitPoints
    Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control
    (Dark Nova)
    • 5% JumpSpeed, 5% JumpHeight, 5% FlySpeed, 5% RunSpeed
    • 20.1 HP (1.87%) HitPoints
    Luck of the Gambler
    (Grant Invisibility)
    • 7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Pacing of the Turtle
    (Sunless Mire)
    • MezResist(Sleep) 2.75%
    • 2.5% Enhancement(Slow)
    • 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • MezResist(Held) 2.75%
    • 3.13% Defense(Ranged), 1.56% Defense(Energy), 1.56% Defense(Negative)
    Blessing of the Zephyr
    (Starless Step)
    • Knockback Protection (Mag -4)
    Winter's Gift
    (Super Speed)
    • 20% ResEffect(RunSpeed), 20% ResEffect(RechargeTime), 20% ResEffect(FlySpeed)
    Luck of the Gambler
    (Shadow Cloak)
    • 7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Numina's Convalescence
    (Stygian Circle)
    • 12% (0.54 HP/sec) Regeneration
    Efficacy Adaptor
    (Stygian Circle)
    • 12 HP (1.12%) HitPoints
    Crushing Impact
    (Gravity Well)
    • MezResist(Immobilize) 2.2%
    • 12 HP (1.12%) HitPoints
    • 7% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Razzle Dazzle
    (Gravitic Emanation)
    • 2% (0.03 End/sec) Recovery
    • 16.1 HP (1.5%) HitPoints
    • 2% Enhancement(Stun)
    • 2.5% Defense(Melee), 1.25% Defense(Lethal), 1.25% Defense(Smashing)
    • 2.5% Defense(AoE), 1.25% Defense(Fire), 1.25% Defense(Cold)
    Force Feedback
    (Unchain Essence)
    • 5% JumpSpeed, 5% JumpHeight, 5% FlySpeed, 5% RunSpeed
    • MezResist(Terrorized) 2.75%
    • 10% (0.45 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • 2.5% DamageBuff(All)
    • 3.13% Defense(AoE), 1.56% Defense(Fire), 1.56% Defense(Cold)
    Expedient Reinforcement
    (Dark Extraction)
    • Status Resistance 2.5%
    • 3% DamageBuff(All)
    • 6.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    • 10% (0.45 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • 3.13% Defense(Ranged), 1.56% Defense(Energy), 1.56% Defense(Negative)
    • 10% Resistance(All)
    Efficacy Adaptor
    (Eclipse)
    • 12 HP (1.12%) HitPoints
    • 1.5% (0.03 End/sec) Recovery
    • 10% (0.45 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • 2.5% DamageBuff(All)
    Luck of the Gambler
    (Invisibility)
    • 7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Blessing of the Zephyr
    (Shadow Step)
    • 3.13% Defense(Ranged), 1.56% Defense(Energy), 1.56% Defense(Negative)
    • 3.13% Defense(AoE), 1.56% Defense(Fire), 1.56% Defense(Cold)
    • Knockback Protection (Mag -4)
    Blessing of the Zephyr
    (Shadow Recall)
    • 3.13% Defense(Ranged), 1.56% Defense(Energy), 1.56% Defense(Negative)
    • 3.13% Defense(AoE), 1.56% Defense(Fire), 1.56% Defense(Cold)
    • Knockback Protection (Mag -4)
    Entropic Chaos
    (Dark Nova Bolt)
    • 10% (0.45 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • MezResist(Confused) 2.75%
    • 2.25% Max End
    • 6.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Entropic Chaos
    (Dark Nova Blast)
    • 10% (0.45 HP/sec) Regeneration
    • MezResist(Confused) 2.75%
    • 2.25% Max End
    • 6.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Positron's Blast
    (Dark Nova Emanation)
    • 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery
    • 1.58% Resistance(Fire,Cold)
    • 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 6.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Positron's Blast
    (Dark Nova Detonation)
    • 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery
    • 1.58% Resistance(Fire,Cold)
    • 9% Enhancement(Accuracy)
    • 6.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
    Blessing of the Zephyr
    (Black Dwarf Step)
    • 3.13% Defense(Ranged), 1.56% Defense(Energy), 1.56% Defense(Negative)
    • 3.13% Defense(AoE), 1.56% Defense(Fire), 1.56% Defense(Cold)
    • Knockback Protection (Mag -4)
    It's focused on Nova and allows the Nova to use single-target blasts to stack Hold effects on a single mob and gives it a chance to heal itself, while the AoE/Cone blasts add a chance to double the recharge, which in turn will only reinforce the previously mentioned abilities.

    The build includes 18% Ranged/AoE defense and Eclipse should help with damage resistance so that your Nova can blasts from up high and in relative safety.

    I also included some powers I'd never make a Warshade without, but some of them have interesting twists put on them to support a solo-Nova with its blasting career.

    Black Dwarf is in the build, but mostly as a panic button, and the idea is that as soon as you Dwarf-up, you can use Black Dwarf Mire to slow down your enemies — hopefully slowing down their recharge rate as well as their speed — and either teleport away and shift to Nova, or quickly down-shift to use Eclipse and Sunless Mire before going back to Nova and blasting away the opposition.

    I should also caution you about the nature of the recharge of Dark Extraction. Since this build cannot rely on static global recharge, but rather uses — and hopefully abuses — Chance for +Recharge quite a bit, you should add your recharge rate to the attribute monitor window so you can see when your recharge rate is high enough to supply you with more than one fluffy!

    A final word about the strategy... I would Dwarf-up, teleport into a group of enemies, then use Black Dwarf Mire, (drop to Human) Eclipse, Sunless Mire, Gravitic Emanation, (shift to Dark Nova) , Dark Nova Emanation, Dark Nova Detonation. If anything lives through that, but you were lucky with all the procs, then your enemies are now looking at a Nova with the following stats:
    1. 18% Ranged/AoE defense

    2. 85% Damage Resistance (to all types, assuming you hit 8 mobs)

    3. 120% ToHit (assuming you hit 8 mobs)

    4. Between 58% to 328% Recharge (depending on Hasten and Chance for +Recharge)

    5. All the other good stuff the build offers
    I think it should be quite fun to blast stuff from that point onwards

    Oh and as requested, no purples!

    Enjoy.
  23. LordXenite
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Shannon_EU View Post
    Yeah that's why I challenge myself with Pure builds, I think you can over power yaself too much and go thru the same motions unchallenged too often.
    Whenever you feel unchallenged, gather 7 lowbies with you and go do a Lv50+ Boss AE farm. That should get your blood running...
  24. LordXenite
    I also love taking Ascendantia to PI and hunt CoT Death Mages and Fake Nemesis/Warhulks. There's something quite satisfying in making them bounce around.
  25. LordXenite

    Major Frustration

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Wavicle View Post
    It's not Interruptable in the enhanceable sense. Is there even a flag they can set of 'Uninterruptable'?
    Since internal knowledge of how powers are designed and implemented is not really publicly exposed and probably never will be, this question is not going to get you any closer to a resolution even if you did get an answer to it. I sort of suspect you know that already...

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Wavicle View Post
    I still think it is a bug, because I believe that it is unintended behavior. If it's not WAI then it's a bug. If it's WAI then I'm wrong, but it still sucks.
    No one questions the "suckiness" factor of this issue. It definitely sucks to have to actually pay attention to your Dwarf-transformation process instead of just having it automatically happen no matter what an enemy does.