Rapthorn

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I'd suggest skimming the arguments in case something's raised that sheds new light on things for you, and in the meantime play your tank in a way that works for you.

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Damn straight

Sin, I am not trying to start an argument. I am just voicing my own opinion but referring to Standoff's advice wouldn't it be rather unfair to not invite someone just because they don't have one power? If it is the way they want to play their character then so be it. We all have to accept it even you do think "Oh my lord! Why has he took that power!?" or ":-O She doesn't have that!?". And like Sinergy X's little story about the tauntless, enhancementless Tanker. He/she still did his/hers job very well regardless of the fact they had no enhancements and Taunt.

Also, I'd like to thank you all for taking notice. It really has shed some light on the Archtype. I will roll my Tanker and when the power becomes open to me I'll decide then

Hi all.

I am thinking of trying a Invulnerability/Energy Melee Tanker since I haven't had a long-term Hero yet.

IMO the idea of me Tanking sounds... disastrous. But it is a AT I really want to have ago at playing since I now enjoy playing melee characters, however, I want a melee character that can stand and fight through prolonged battle and not die three minutes into the fight due to being one-shot by an Archvillain… like my Stalker.

My question to you all is mentioned in the title of this post: is a Tanker a Tanker if he/she doesn’t take Taunt?

I know there is probably no debate about this but Taunt isn’t a power I would jump for with. I know the main point of a Tanker is to “Tank” and I can see myself (rather badly ) doing that but I would rather have a more exciting power than Taunt.

Thank you in advance for any replies, Rap

I have a Claws/Regen Stalker and I know it isn't a Scrapper but I can give you general help.

Do NOT take Swipe... take Strike and Slash instead.

Three slot Dull Pain, Instant Healing and Reconstruction for three recharges and the later two with three heals as well.

My main advice to you is do not let poeple sway you away from Moment of Glory (MoG). Try it out for yourself first. I love the power and find useful against Elite Bosses/Archvillains/Heroes or as a panic button.

Soloing: you have very little damage resistance in this set so expect to take heavy damage when you get hit, however, because of your uber fast regen rate you'll have that lost health back in no time. You do get damage resistance to Lethal, Smashing, Toxic and Disorientation resistance with Resilience so that does help (three slot with improved resistance )

Claws are good. Low recharge, low endurance cost... low damage but since they recharge fast you'll be able to dish out the damage in no time.

Hope this helpes, Rap

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I take MoG.

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As did I and in IMO it is a good power. I know it gets slagged off a lot but if you just look at numbers and don't try it out for yourself then you don't actually get to see how useful the power is.

I think if you play a */Regen Stalker/Scrapper... take MoG and give it ago. If you hate it, respec it. If not, slot it and love it. I can solo any Elite Boss with it as long as they don't do Psionic damage.

Also, people say it is weak to Toxic damage. I soloed an Arachnoid EB (but couldn't beat its regen rate so called a friend in )and most of their attacks do Toxic damage. Until I noticed I wasn't lowering the thing's life I didn't lose any health at all.

Cutting it down: you either like it or lump it. But always give it a try first. Yes you do lose a HUGE amout of life but paired with Dull Pain that extra bit does help for any attacks that rarely get through.

I...




... didn't take it. However, the much loved Soul Storm is now slotted for 2acc/2hold and that is my new fave move. At LV47 and 49 I don't think I'll be taking the snipe either. It just isn't how I'd like to fight with a Stalker. We all have our own ways of playing Archtypes and snipe just doesn't suit a Stalker in my way.


Thanks for the replies dudes and dudettes.

As you all know when a Stalker hits Level 41/44 he/she can choose to take one of the three snipe attacks: Moonbeam, Zapp and Mace Snipe thingy where as Mako gives a tornado. My question is... is it worth taking?

With an activation time of seven seconds it will without a doubt get interupted in the middle of a battle so it would be best to use it before a battle. However, like every other Stalker in-game, I think, my opening move is and always will be Assassin's Claw/Strike. So where exactly does the power come in use? Oh sure it is an awesome pull in the Lord Recluse Strike Force but in my opinion I see no point in taking a power just for that. I'd just like to hear some other peoples opinions.

Thanks in advance for replies, Rap

Today I was in Siren's Call and like most Stalkers these days I had Hide AND Stealth on. I have heard that this combo is enough to make you not be seen by those who use Tactics to seek out Stalkers who don't have Stealth, just Hide. I was teaming with someone who was in the zone at the time and we were both way-laid by a Blaster. We both had Stealth and Hide yet he could see us. Is there some way that the Blaster could have seen through the combo of Hide + Stealth or is it not really that effective after all?

I was just wondering since I am new to PvP and was a little shocked by what happened. Thank you in advance for any replies.

Rap

All the oldies are coming back! Awesome!

Does this mean no more Kit then?

I'll show! Although... I am a PvP n00b! Go easy guys 'n' gals!

Hi!

I have rolled and enjoyed playing a Dark/Dark Stalker. I was didnt know how to slot one at first or what attacks/shields to take. But thanks to the help of someone from my SG I was alright in the end. However... I have questioned some of the abilities I have taken.

Shadow Punch
Smite
Shadow Maul
Assassin's Eclipse
Build Up
Placate
Touch of Fear
Midnight Grasp

Hide
Dark Embrace
Murky Cloud
Shadow Dweller

Combat Jumping
Super Leap
Acrobatics

Swift
Health
Stamina

I took Acrobatics for the Knockback protection. But I see other Stalkers with Hasten. I was just wondering if you could drop any hints on my build and whether I should change anything.

All the attacks are/will be slotted 2 ACC 3DMG.
All the toggle shields/autos are/will be slotted 2-END 3DEF.

I am LV27 now

I can do it. I'll bring my LV25 Stalker

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as well as the team thing for the coudle xp thing we will line up an sf in that range as well that completion bonus wold be nice as well as the badge for thos that dont have them

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Yaaaay

Bru.. I purpose we do the Virgil Tarikoss SF.

Ta, Faultline. I knew I'd seen it somewhere.

Hi.

Does anybody have a guide or ideas on a TA/Arch Defender? I recently rolled one and dunno which powers to take as they all seem to do something in one way or another.

Thanks in advance

Rap

I have a Bots/Dark Miasma MM. My advice to you is do NOT take any of the attacks because at higher levels they suck. It my opinion I would take Aid Other over Repair due to Repair's HUGE recharge. If you slot Aid Other with two Heal SOs and one Rechrage it is awesome. Heals one Bot to 3/4 health. Since I am Dark Miasma I dont have any advice about FF. Leadership is good. It replaces the attacks you shouldn't take. Since your Force Fields will be providing defense I would suggest taking Assault and Tactics. I have the Fitness Pools and they help with managing my toggles. Hope I helped.

Is it a game?

On the Dark Miasma Secondary for Corruptors, what powers are actually any use? I am not dissing it but the only good powers I know of are Twilight Grasp, Tar Patch, Darkest Night, Howling Twilight, Dark Servant and possibly Shadow Fall.

I understand that there is a hold and one that causes AoE Fear and another power that causes all enemies it hits to Phase Shift.

What're your opinions?

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If I could pick just one power from empath I'd pick forti If I could pick two, I'd go for clear mind

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Hmm... maybe I might get them after all

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Well said! I am skipping two powers from my Empathy Defender: Absorb Pain and (the one with a very long recharge but targets only one person) Clear Mind?

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Clear mind has a fairly quick recharge so I don't think it's that one. The other two single target buffs you get (Adrenalin boost and Fortitude) have long-ish recharges, adrenalin boost being the longest...

Both are fab buffs tho...

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Fortitude! That's the one!

However, due to altering my character's powers I will be getting ALL Empathy Primaries! How "pure" is that for ya?

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Empaths with no attacks and all pool powers don't deserve the right to be called "pure defenders" ; maybe "pure garbage", or "pure healers" if you want to be nice.

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Well said! I am skipping two powers from my Empathy Defender: Absorb Pain and (the one with a very long recharge but targets only one person) Clear Mind?

There is no such thing as a "pure" build. "Oh me, oh my. I took all my Blaster Primaries... I am a PURE BLASTER FTW!"...erm no you aren't.

I have soloed an EB. I didn't use Repair once... well there was nothing to heal because thanks to Dark Ms wonderous debuffs all her attacks missed But if my bots did take damage I'd send off Twilight Grasp. Like I have said before, I think it all comes down to this: You either love Repair... or you don't In my opinion, it sucks.

Canine, I agree with some of your ideas. However, I have since done a Respec SF and taken Aid Other and slotted it with two Heal SOs and one Recharge SO and it rawks However, Twilight Grasp does't always work on Mr Stompy But still Aid Other is good and so is Repair as my Protector Bots now lose alot of endurance due to Upgrade and the high costing but so so weak Photon Grenade. I do not have Repair anymore but it has its advantages and disadvantages like all powers do. I guess it comes down to whether you like it or lump it.

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