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Originally Posted by Dz131

Marital Arts

Originally Posted by Lobster

I was referring to your forum persona/act. I keep forgetting I have to make everything extremely clear, lest you go off on a tangent.

Are you playing a beast mm currently (I thought you said you were going to play one in beta, but I don't remember if you did?). I am, and I'm not seeing any particular attack chain gap issues, even without the 32 buff. Sure, I see a gap once in a while, but generally they and/or the targets are moving once in a while as well, so I barely notice...

Originally Posted by Dechs Kaison

My only gripe with your post is that max HP is incredibly useful for Masterminds, as long as they understand bodyguard mode.

Originally Posted by Thirty-Seven

I have to ask... you can solo AV's and GM's WHAT? What can they possibly own that you can solo?








Never heard of colloquial usage of apostrophes?






(Just so no one gets lost, this post is in re: to the errant apostrophes.)

Originally Posted by Local_Man

There is no need for the Cardiac Alpha on an Ill/Cold. By the time you get to 50, your endurance issues are almost always taken care of with Heat Loss. Spiritual is definitely the way to go.

I have the Ice armor from the Ice APP on my Ill/Cold and Arctic Air slotted for Defense, but very little additional defense. Recharge is far, far more important. Use of perma-PA (or even close), Deceive, Blind, Flash and even Sleet and various Slow powers in Cold means that you shouldn't have many attacks aimed at you.

Just to give you an idea, here is my planned build for when I finally gather up all the IOs needed:

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.942
http://www.cohplanner.com/
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Florida Snowman: Level 50 Technology Controller
Primary Power Set: Illusion Control
Secondary Power Set: Cold Domination
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Teleportation
Ancillary Pool: Ice Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Blind -- BasGaze-Acc/Hold(A), BasGaze-Acc/Rchg(3), BasGaze-Rchg/Hold(9), BasGaze-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(9), HO:Nucle(11), Dmg-I(15)
Level 1: Infrigidate -- Acc-I(A)
Level 2: Spectral Wounds -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(3), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Decim-Build%(7), HO:Nucle(15)
Level 4: Deceive -- CoPers-Conf/Rchg(A), CoPers-Acc/Conf/Rchg(5), CoPers-Acc/Rchg(11), CoPers-Conf/EndRdx(37), CoPers-Conf%(40)
Level 6: Ice Shield -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+(43)
Level 8: Snow Storm -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 10: Super Speed -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 12: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(13)
Level 14: Group Invisibility -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 16: Flash -- UbrkCons-Hold/Rchg(A), UbrkCons-Acc/Hold/Rchg(17), UbrkCons-Acc/Rchg(17), UbrkCons-EndRdx/Hold(31), UbrkCons-Dam%(31)
Level 18: Phantom Army -- ExRmnt-Acc/Rchg(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg(19), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), ExRmnt-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(21), S'bndAl-Dmg/Rchg(21), S'bndAl-Build%(23)
Level 20: Arctic Fog -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(23), LkGmblr-Def(25), LkGmblr-Rchg+(25), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(27), S'fstPrt-ResKB(27)
Level 22: Glacial Shield -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+(43)
Level 24: Fly -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
Level 26: Spectral Terror -- Abys-Acc/Rchg(A), Abys-Acc/EndRdx(31), Abys-Fear/Rng(46), Abys-Acc/Fear/Rchg(50), Abys-Dam%(50)
Level 28: Benumb -- Acc-I(A), RechRdx-I(29), RechRdx-I(29), RechRdx-I(34)
Level 30: Recall Friend -- Zephyr-ResKB(A)
Level 32: Phantasm -- ExRmnt-Acc/Rchg(A), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg(33), ExRmnt-Dmg/EndRdx(33), ExRmnt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), HO:Nucle(34)
Level 35: Sleet -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36), Achilles-ResDeb%(36), LdyGrey-%Dam(36), Posi-Dam%(37), ImpSwft-Dam%(37)
Level 38: Heat Loss -- Efficacy-EndMod(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(39), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(39), Efficacy-Acc/Rchg(39), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(40), Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx(40)
Level 41: Ice Blast -- Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(A), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(42), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Apoc-Dam%(43)
Level 44: Frost Breath -- Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(A), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(45), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Ragnrk-Knock%(46)
Level 47: Frozen Armor -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(48), LkGmblr-Def(48), LkGmblr-Rchg+(48)
Level 49: Hibernate -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon
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Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Containment
Level 1: Sprint -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Heal(A), Mrcl-Rcvry+(13), Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(46)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(34), EndMod-I(50)
Level 4: Ninja Run
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Set Bonus Totals:

• 16.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
• 3% Defense(Melee)
• 3% Defense(Smashing)
• 3% Defense(Lethal)
• 3% Defense(Fire)
• 3% Defense(Cold)
• 5.5% Defense(Energy)
• 5.5% Defense(Negative)
• 3% Defense(Psionic)
• 4.25% Defense(Ranged)
• 3% Defense(AoE)
• 2.25% Max End
• 57% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• 2.75% Enhancement(Terrorized)
• 115% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 4% Enhancement(Confused)
• 95.4 HP (9.38%) HitPoints
• Knockback (Mag -12)
• Knockup (Mag -12)
• MezResist(Confused) 5%
• MezResist(Held) 5%
• MezResist(Immobilize) 7.75%
• MezResist(Sleep) 5%
• MezResist(Stun) 5%
• MezResist(Terrorized) 5%
• 17% (0.28 End/sec) Recovery
• 94% (3.98 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 5.04% Resistance(Fire)
• 5.04% Resistance(Cold)

Originally Posted by Talen Lee

Congratulations! You are so well informed that you can't suspend your disbelief and relax when you're talking about a game universe where people can fly unsuspended! You have earned the achievement 'Ruins Your Own Fun!'

Originally Posted by Faolon

I agree with you.
I was expecting more "oomph", but they look more like the 2h animations from Dragon Age Origins. It looks like the character can barely lift the weapon.

Maybe it's that whole left handed thing that bothers me, though.

Originally Posted by TwoHeadedBoy

If you level up a Tri Form Warshade you should have zero endurance problems, with the exception of when you fight single targets. You'll never run a single toggle though, and Stygian Circle recharges pretty fast even without IO's.

Originally Posted by Zombie Man

You keep using that word. I don't think it means you what you think it means.

Originally Posted by Pattern Walker

Your reason for asking this question may be gone now (not sure), but it's still a valid question. Some folks just don't enjoy lining up cones and prefer targeted AoEs or PBAoEs.

The sets do vary quite a bit. Setting aside nukes, Dark Blast is dependent upon cones for its AoE, and as Gemini_2099 pointed out, Assault Rifle really would be much weaker if you didn't take the cones. Psychic Blast's cone is the better of its two non-nuke AoEs, and not taking it would cut into your AoE quite a bit. I also find that Archery's cone is the better of the two non-nuke AoEs in that set (or the least annoying, anyway). Sonic's only real damaging AoE is a cone.

Other sets don't rely on cones so much, or the other AoE attacks in the set are "good enough" without the cone attack. Radiation offers a cone, a targeted AoE, and a PBAoE. I find that cone skippable, particularly with the knockback aspect. I also find Dual Pistols, Fire, and Ice to have cones I'm comfortable skipping. My main is a Ice/Cold corruptor, and I've never felt I needed Frost Breath for adequate AoE on him. Your mileage may vary, of course.

And Electric's got no cone at all.

Originally Posted by daveyj3

and dont forget plant[/storm/leviathan controller]!

which is in between illu and fire as far as pets go i'd say. but the heal-tree isnt the most useful :P

but those dang creepers can count in the ZILLIONS! so that makes plant [3 pets -tree/creeper pet/flytrap- + creepers summoned by invisi creeper pet]

MUAHAHAHAHAHA

:runs off to roll one now:

Originally Posted by mauk2

Really?

We wanna do this?

Ok, let's do this.

I took the liberty of clicking on your name and checking back on your post history. I mean, it's possible that you are, indeed, a fount of knowledge, who posts deep, insightful replies to people's questions, full of gentle wisdom much more erudite then my own.

So I read back through your post history, hoping to learn from you. (This is easy to do, I just had to click on your name.)

To my surprise, considering your criticism, I did NOT find you frequently answering questions, or posting builds, or being much in the way of constructive in ANY WAY.

(I was shocked.)

Instead, I find a sparse history of one-line posts (much like this one), many full of negativity.

To my regret, I must conclude that you are a forum leech, pulling useful content and contributing nothing.

So, shove off, jerk.

Is that better?

(ahem)

Sorry you guys had to see that.

Originally Posted by Malakim

Hmm, you might be right. I've tried it and it *seemed* that I had extra vines coming out. But seeing as the pet is invisible, I suppose I haven't conclusively seen two creepers around.

I know that the pet can make ripples in the water, I might cast the two of them there and see if I can see two of them or if one disappears.

Pity, I liked the idea of having the two of them out.

Originally Posted by Thirty-Seven

I really don't see how we would "draw" in this game... it seems far too action oriented to force a player to have to draw specific designs, much less replicas of enemies... or run around them in a circle to activate an effect. And what of flying enemies when you character has Super Speed?

I see a LOT of issues with this coming to fruition.

Originally Posted by Errant

Agreed, someone missed the point of the thread.

Originally Posted by Queen_Rose

I am a 6ish year vet and a total NOOB at posting on the forums. I was looking for some help with my WM/EA to see if anyone else had discovered exactly how PRETTY and STRONG this build was and I stumbled upon this thread....and heinous page after page of grade school-esque comments, and no help whatsoever on the build, with the exception of Dr. Holy and Kioshi. I naively thought the forums were here to actually help people, but, wow, I definitely got an education on that. I'm going to try to post my build here and hope that others that want anything but the FotM toon will be encouraged to try something new and FUN and PRETTY and STRONG, even though they MAY get ridiculed. This toon is a beast...I have mostly soloed with her, but team play has been wonderful as well. I spared no expense because I could...and hat's off to Mr.Playskool for starting this thread....even though he had to read page after page of ridicule. Grow up people!!!

Soooooo.....omg War Mace + Energy Aura soooooo strong!!! and PRETTY! (fyi: I was mostly looking for PRETTY!!!)

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.952
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Queen Rose: Level 50 Magic Brute
Primary Power Set: War Mace
Secondary Power Set: Energy Aura
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Concealment
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
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Level 1: Bash Amaze-EndRdx/Stun(A), Amaze-Stun(40), Amaze-Stun/Rchg(43), Amaze-Acc/Stun/Rchg(43), Amaze-Acc/Rchg(46)
Level 1: Kinetic Shield LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(37), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(37), S'dpty-Def/EndRdx(46)
Level 2: Dampening Field GA-RechRes(A), GA-3defTpProc(36), GA-ResDam(37)
Level 4: Power Shield RedFtn-Def(A), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(5), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(13), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(21), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
Level 6: Jawbreaker Hectmb-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Hectmb-Dmg(7), Hectmb-Dmg/Rchg(7), Hectmb-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), Hectmb-Acc/Rchg(13)
Level 8: Build Up HO:Membr(A), HO:Membr(9), HO:Membr(9)
Level 10: Entropic Aura EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(11)
Level 12: Boxing Empty(A)
Level 14: Tough S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(15), S'fstPrt-ResKB(15), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(34)
Level 16: Weave GftotA-Def(A), GftotA-Def/EndRdx(17), LkGmblr-Rchg+(17)
Level 18: Energy Protection RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-EndRdx/Rchg(19), RctvArm-ResDam(19), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
Level 20: Hasten RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(21)
Level 22: Super Speed Zephyr-Travel(A), Zephyr-Travel/EndRdx(23), Zephyr-ResKB(23)
Level 24: Assault EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(25)
Level 26: Tactics GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(27), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(27), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(29), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(29), GSFC-Build%(31)
Level 28: Stealth LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(40)
Level 30: Energy Cloak LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31), LkGmblr-Def(31)
Level 32: Energy Drain RedFtn-Def(A), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(33), RedFtn-Def/Rchg(33), RedFtn-EndRdx/Rchg(33), RedFtn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(34), LkGmblr-Rchg+(34)
Level 35: Whirling Mace Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Oblit-%Dam(36), Oblit-Dmg(39), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(39), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(39), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40)
Level 38: Taunt Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(A)
Level 41: Crowd Control Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Armgdn-Dmg(42), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(42), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(43)
Level 44: Energize Dct'dW-Heal(A), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(45), Dct'dW-Rchg(45), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(45), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(46)
Level 47: Superior Conditioning Efficacy-EndMod/EndRdx(A), Efficacy-EndMod/Acc(48), Efficacy-EndMod(48), Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(48)
Level 49: Physical Perfection Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(50), Numna-EndRdx/Rchg(50), Numna-Heal/Rchg(50)
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Set Bonus Totals:
9.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
9.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
9.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
9.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
9.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
9.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
9.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
9.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
12.88% Defense(Melee)
10.38% Defense(Smashing)
10.38% Defense(Lethal)
8.19% Defense(Fire)
8.19% Defense(Cold)
9.13% Defense(Energy)
9.13% Defense(Negative)
6% Defense(Psionic)
10.38% Defense(Ranged)
10.38% Defense(AoE)
2.25% Max End
54% Enhancement(Accuracy)
10% Enhancement(Heal)
80% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
5% FlySpeed
129.3 HP (8.63%) HitPoints
5% JumpHeight
5% JumpSpeed
Knockback (Mag -11)
Knockup (Mag -11)
MezResist(Immobilize) 5.5%
MezResist(Repel) 1000% (10% chance)
MezResist(Stun) 2.2%
MezResist(Terrorized) 2.2%
23.5% (0.39 End/sec) Recovery
42% (2.62 HP/sec) Regeneration
11.34% Resistance(Fire)
11.34% Resistance(Cold)
5% RunSpeed

Originally Posted by Redlynne

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