TwoHeadedBoy

This is my tri form build (the one I'm using on live right now.)

I still need two pieces of Ragnarok and I won't have the gladiator's armor IO for two more villain merits (ugh! so close!) so they're omitted.

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Septipheran: Level 50 Science Warshade
Primary Power Set: Umbral Blast
Secondary Power Set: Umbral Aura
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Concealment

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Ebon Eye -- Dev'n-Hold%(A)
Level 1: Absorption -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
Level 2: Gravity Shield -- S'fstPrt-ResKB(A)
Level 4: Gravimetric Snare -- GravAnch-Immob(A), HO:Endo(37)
Level 6: Dark Nova -- P'Shift-End%(A)
Level 8: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(34)
Level 10: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 12: Sunless Mire -- Oblit-Acc/Rchg(A), Sciroc-Acc/Rchg(15), RechRdx-I(29)
Level 14: Shadow Cloak -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 16: Tactics -- Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(A), Rec'dRet-Pcptn(36)
Level 18: Gravity Well -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(37)
Level 20: Black Dwarf -- ResDam-I(A), ResDam-I(39)
Level 22: Stygian Circle -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A)
Level 24: Vengeance -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(39)
Level 26: Unchain Essence -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dam%(39), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(40), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(40), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40)
Level 28: Gravitic Emanation -- Amaze-EndRdx/Stun(A), Amaze-Stun/Rchg(42), Amaze-Acc/Stun/Rchg(42), Amaze-Acc/Rchg(42), Amaze-ToHitDeb%(43)
Level 30: Inky Aspect -- HO:Endo(A)
Level 32: Dark Extraction -- ExRmnt-Acc/Rchg(A), ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(43), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg(43), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), S'bndAl-Dmg/Rchg(45), S'bndAl-Build%(45)
Level 35: Quasar -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(46), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(46), Oblit-%Dam(46), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48)
Level 38: Eclipse -- HO:Nucle(A), HO:Nucle(48), RechRdx-I(50), RechRdx-I(50)
Level 41: Stygian Return -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 44: Nebulous Form -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 47: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 49: Grant Invisibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon
Level 50: Clarion Core Epiphany
Level 50: Reactive Radial Flawless Interface
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 0: Portal Jockey
Level 0: Task Force Commander
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Dark Sustenance
Level 1: Shadow Step -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clrty-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 10: Shadow Recall -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A)
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Level 6: Dark Nova Blast -- Apoc-Dmg(A), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(3), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(5), Apoc-Dam%(5)
Level 6: Dark Nova Bolt -- Dev'n-Hold%(A)
Level 6: Dark Nova Detonation -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(7), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(7), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), Posi-Dam%(9), RechRdx-I(11)
Level 6: Dark Nova Emanation -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(11), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(13), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), Posi-Dam%(15), RechRdx-I(37)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Antagonize -- Zinger-Acc/Rchg(A), Zinger-Dam%(17), Zinger-Taunt(17), Zinger-Taunt/Rchg(19), Zinger-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(34), Zinger-Taunt/Rng(36)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Drain -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(21), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Nictus-Heal(23), Nictus-Acc/Heal(23)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Mire -- Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(25), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(27), Armgdn-Dam%(27)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Smite -- Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg(A), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg(31), Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx(31), Hectmb-Dam%(31)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Step -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
Level 20: Black Dwarf Strike -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(33), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(33), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), HO:Nucle(50)

I just saw this post.

Hmm, *waits for AIB to see this thread, and start soloing GM's on his Warshade*

First of all when did I say I didn't use Spiritual Alpha? I have the paragon. Global Recharge sits around 170% on my Human Form build and 180% on my Tri Form build.
I never said anything about building just for defense, either. See my last post. It's perfectly reasonable to build high recharge and high defense. Have you seen my human form build? (edit: updated with latest version) dare you to find a problem anywhere with enhancement values
Check and check.
You're welcome to your opinion... I think we've had this discussion before. Dechs Kaison doesn't build for defense on his Tri Form Warshade either... I've seen it in action and it's a beast. I never said defense was required, but once again: Nothing in terms of set bonuses is required. That doesn't change the fact that perma eclipse on top of good defense dramatically increases survivability.
When you're soloing on +4x8, especially against debuff and mez heavy groups, you aren't going to be able to mitigate enough of the damage all at the same time to not still get hit hard. Defense comes into play here-- That, resistance, and mitigation tools combined are the reason my Warshade is able to do the things he can do.

I have been speaking in terms of maximizing performance. How often you're in a situation where you need high survivability depends on how often you put yourself in those situations. I have been known to go in the opposite direction of my league/team in Incarnate trials, bum rushing entire groups by myself with hardly a scratch on me to show for it... This includes without any barrier buffs or anything else to help my survivability aside from my own build, powers, and playstyle. This is not something I could do without good defense.
I have perma hasten. My human form build has enough recharge for the ideal Warshade single target attack chain and great enhancement values to boot. My sunless mire is perma, my eclipse is perma, and I have 3 fluffies up at a time consistently.
Once again: You can get great recharge values and still have high defense. I implore you once again to look at my build.

It's certainly not unreasonable to build for defense, especially considering the fact that he was asking about a high budget build. I know for a fact that I'm not the only one to make Warshade builds with perma eclipse, high defense, and good enhancement values. "Not worth it" may be how you feel for your personal build but that doesn't make it a fact.

My Fire/Mental Blaster definitely has the DPS to take down a GM, I got a tentacle in IP to less than half health today but as soon as I ran out of purple inspirations he made me into Blaster Brunch. I have perma drain psyche for the constant regen debuff but just shy of 32.5 s/l/e/n/r defense... And my resists are laughable.

What am I doing wrong?

Nothing is "necessary," when it comes to IO build goals. Warshades can be perfectly effective on SO's, but that doesn't mean global recharge isn't a huge help and it also doesn't mean that defense isn't a gigantic help on top of that.

While recharge gets priority, defense isn't something that can be discounted. When it comes to soloing ridiculous things defense really plays a pretty big roll. 85% resists to all is definitely good survivability but the combination of capped resists and good defense can make a tremendous difference.

I think the best way to do it would probably just be finding out what you like playing, so that one day when you stumble upon something that causes mass destruction, you'll give it a try on a whim and end up saying "Wait a minute, I can farm with this!"

That's what my Warshade did for me at some point.

heh, it's funny because if you watch the video you posted, we can see you sending tells to Hyperstrike saying exactly that.

Nothing like video evidence.

Hmm... Based on what you are saying, it seems you are planning on stopping to toggle on pool shields when you drop to human form? It seems that will be more of a hindrance than anything else. Your human form will be more survivable than dwarf, so I'm wondering what purpose it's serving for you? You could replace the power choice with Provoke from Leadership... You wouldn't lose anything, it would just save you time retoggling and give you more consistent survivability.

edit: The other thing to consider is that you'll save slots by dropping dwarf, and if you drop Nova also you'll get even more slots... Human Form will out damage Nova on Single Targets. I'm not 100% sure on the difference between aoe damage for human vs. nova but for the survivability you've built for it seems like it would still ultimately be more beneficial to retain your high survivability through toggles and devote extra slots to beefing out your human attacks.

oh yeah, been there.

I use n and m to toggle neb form/combat jumping on and off.

Not sure about Inner Light, but Light Form should be a minimum of 150% Global Recharge.

You're welcome

Have you taken it for a spin yet?

Well, this is awkward. Everyone knows my secret identity now.

Heh, yeah... It's probably going to take me a couple months to save up the cash for all this stuff but my Warshade will be done in a week or two depending on the market, so I'll be to work on it soon enough.