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This is actually a big QoL improvement for me. I've been really lazy about moving my characters around morality wise because of the inherent travel complications of doing so.

Ouro may still be side-restricted, but this helps a lot.

Sorry I can't help you with your question but was wondering about this. Have you checked to see if the proc really stacks using a Power Analyser or whatever?

I was under the impression that it couldn't even stack from different casters, since the way it works (or I think it works) is that when it goes off, the critter casts the -res on themselves. Which is why you get the full -20% res even on AVs.

Maybe I'm wrong about that though, so have you tested it?

You rang?

You want accuracy slotted in Benumb so that you can hit the stuff you really need it to hit. Global accuracy and the defense debuff from Sleet and Infrig isn't going to cut it to land Benumb reliably on an AV in a +def godmode.

Edit: forgot about that, TY Fiery for reminding me. God, yes, take Blaze. It's phenomenal.

If anyone could get a team at absolutely any time, 100% guaranteed, yes, it would be silly.

Since that's not the case, the ability of a character to solo is worth considering.

Heh, this is pretty much how I saw it

Stoney does decent damage, but you'll be doing far more with your secondary. His Seismic Smash isn't exactly the same though. The Hold on it isn't guaranteed (only 66% chance, Dom version is 100%) and it does less damage.

IIRC, the -tohit on his aura is fairly hefty, I think it's something like -30. The rest of his -tohit is the same as the Dark Miasma powers (-5 on TG, -15 on DN). He's pretty good at stacking -tohit with your own powers, even if he doesn't use his at all well.

What you can always do is just resummon him in the middle of a nasty spawn. The PBAoE -tohit will debuff them to hell and he'll soak the alpha strike. He can heal himself back anyway, or you can if you pity him

Not much at all. Most stuff is either a) feared b) dead or c) tohit debuffed to hell. Even if you get mezzed, most times the Dark Servant isn't and will keep debuffing stuff and can take aggro off you. Or just hit a BF. Most mezzes won't land to begin with though.

I don't play an Earth/Fire, but I've got a Fire/Fire Dom. If you either build for some survivability like with Scorpion Shield to softcap your smashing/lethal defense, you'll be plenty survivable. With buffs/debuffs same deal.

As long as you play somewhat smart, that is If you run into a huge spawn and open with Cages without any insp, IOs or support, you're gonna go splat, heh.

Ehm, Quake and Quicksand are autohit but they're not gonna be enough to nullify the MoG of a PP. That said, they are pretty substantial and your mezzes can prevent the PP from MoGing in the first place.

-Def debuffs are often undervalued, but I think they're great. Another benefit is that you can slot an Achilles -res proc in EQ. Huge AoE + -res proc = hooray

FWIW, my personal recommendation based on your goals (good solo, great teamed, good ST and AoE, great for SFs/endgame) I'd go with the Corr. Doms do all those things too, but debuffs/Scourge are king for SFs. Fire/Dark is an immensely powerful character, hard to go wrong with one

Hope that helps

Haha, this.

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A good backhand slap and a swift boot to the backside, the former for doubting me and the latter for questioning my plans.


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I am unconcerned with efficiency, only opulence.

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Ideally both. I am, however, a generous and am open to causing a candidate GBH if they are too pretty.

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The question, dearest Marut, is if I could ever be prevented from monologuing.

SPOILER ALERT: haha, no

The latter. Before I clarify my position however, I should like to point out that I do not wear boots, instead footwear of the finest silk. Boots are what the minions wear.

I am of the opinion that minions, underlings and henchmen need brutal sovereignty in their lives. It provides them with structure and purpose. Who am I to take that from them?


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My dear, it is not the duty of the vizier to thwart princess-related schemes, but to plan them and see them come to fruition through the labours of his minions.