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  1. mauk2
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Werner View Post
    Why wouldn't you want your super stunner to rez? They come back without many hit points, and you get just as much XP for defeating them the second time. Yay rez!
    Solo, yes.

    In a team, a Super Stunner frequently gets several heroes in his rez-nuke, and pops back up at full health.

    They are really a pain....
  2. mauk2
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Forefinger_ View Post
    How do you guys slot damage auras like Lightning Field, Blazing Aura, and Death Shroud?

    I've just started a fire brute and an electric tank and am wondering how to properly slot Blazing Aura and Lightning Field.

    I personally recommend six slotting with Multistrikes. Damage Auras are excellent sources of damage, the set bonuses of Multistrike are nice, and the heavy endurance reduction in the set go a long way toward making the aura a 'set and forget' power, which is as it should be.

    YMMV.
  3. mauk2
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by TheBruteSquad View Post
    As a follow up my newest Incarnate (DM/EA) owes her status to this thread. It did get me thinking about EA. In the end a simple change in playstyle did much to patch up my biggest complaint - I'm using the -toHit from Darkest Night even when softcapped to 'absorb' defense debuffs. It's made a huge difference... now it's rare for more than one def debuff to get a chance to stack.
    Exactly.

    Enough defense IS defense debuff resistance. I spoke to a buddy of mine, his PVE build is sitting at 70 percent S/L defense.

    Wow. Just...wow.
  4. mauk2
    I personally always recommend a full set of Multistrikes in damage aura's. The set bonuses are nice, and unlike most AOE sets you get maximum end reduction.

    Using Multistrikes makes it much less painful to 'set it and forget it'.

    And as people have mentioned: Aura's do a LOT of damage.
  5. mauk2
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Syntax42 View Post
    With Spiritual Core Paragon, Super Jump speed is at 76.8 mph. The cap is 78 mph.
    And with the SRP, the number turns blue. This makes me happy.


    Quote:
    With Combat Jumping on, your movement goes from 41.3 mph to 47.2 mph with the Radial boost. I doubt you will even notice that.
    Oh, I notice. When I first slotted up the SRP and took the toon for a spin, I was as pleased as punch with how jiffy-quick it was.


    Quote:
    You're sacrificing a purple set worth of recharge for a bit of movement speed.
    And for me, that's totally worth it. Seriously, this is the first toon I'm ever slotting purples in: I think they're totally a waste, but I have all the things laying around, I might as well use them. The PVP non-damage triples make them much more attractive in my book.

    Quote:
    RTTC's to-hit debuff is only 3.75%. Critters higher than you will resist some of that. AV's resist more. A +4 AV resists 85% of it, and only takes a 0.56% to-hit debuff from it.
    Sure, but it only takes half that 3.75 to hit 45 percent vs S/L. Good enuff in my book, since it's nacked up by a hefty chunk of regen. Not to mention all the Incarnate buffages.

    So, what Destiny slot should I take? Totally stumped there....


    Quote:
    I'm not even sure what the best DPS chain is for MA.
    Me either, but I don't particularly care. In actual play on teams, ideal attack chains mean diddly-squat.
  6. mauk2
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Iggy_Kamakaze View Post
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    ....

    DAAAAAAMMNNN

    Level 22 even.

    (bows to a master)
  7. mauk2
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Syntax42 View Post
    Regenerative Tissue is a Proc120 and doesn't do you much good in Vengeance.
    Hrrrm. Welp. Looks like another 7.5 goes in there.


    Quote:
    Gladiator's 3% defense is expensive. You can easily get by without it.
    True, but I have three in my base and I'm feelin' guilty about not usin' them SOMEWHERE. This is a no-holds-barred rebuild, so why not? In complete honesty, I'm doing this whole project on crap I have layin' around, the ONLY thing I'm looking to farm/buy are a couple of Enzymes. Yeah, it's cheesy, but if the Dev's are not gonna fix it.....


    Quote:
    Use Reactive Armor instead of Aegis. Fire and cold damage are rare.
    You talked me into it!

    Quote:
    Gaussian's is a waste of 6 slots when going for typed defenses. Only S/L and E/N are important, so you basically get 2.5% defense (1.25% S/L + 1.25% E/N) for 6 slots.
    ...ok. Moving those slots about....


    Quote:
    If you drop your defense to 32.5% S/L and E/N you will have more room for recharge bonus and make it easier to achieve perma-Hasten. You aren't soft capped in your current build, so all of that defense from 32.5% and above is wasted when you use a small defense inspiration.
    Uh, no. This is meant as the chassis for a full I_20 build, with all five available incarnate slots running full tilt. Also, forget not the -to hit debuff in RttC.



    Quote:
    Is there a reason why you took the Spiritual Radial Paragon instead of Core?
    I like the buff to leaping. Super Jump is an excellent move power, and CJ with plenty of boosts is excellent mission mobility.

    Quote:
    Heightened Senses is underslotted.
    I'm takin' out the Gaussian as fast as I can!


    Ok, tinker complete.... I say, I rather like this. Good calls!

    With the RttC boost this hits old soft cap for S/L now even before the Inc buffs stack on. (glee!) I even managed to squeeze on 2.5 percent more recharge! The only thing that makes me sad is losing the Force feedback proc in Dragon Tail, I was looking forward to seeing how that worked..... I was thinking perma hasten with it. Oh, well!


    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.92
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    Gnarlie_i20_6: Level 50 Mutation Scrapper
    Primary Power Set: Martial Arts
    Secondary Power Set: Willpower
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Speed
    Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Storm Kick -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(11), Aegis-Psi/Status(13), Numna-Heal/Rchg(36), Aegis-ResDam(37), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(39)
    Level 2: Cobra Strike -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 4: Mind Over Body -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(11), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(13), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(37), GA-3defTpProc(48)
    Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(48)
    Level 8: Fast Healing -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(34), Numna-Heal/Rchg(36)
    Level 10: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Knock%(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(43)
    Level 12: Super Jump -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
    Level 14: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(15), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
    Level 16: Rise to the Challenge -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(17), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Numna-EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 18: Crippling Axe Kick -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 20: Quick Recovery -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(39), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(46)
    Level 22: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(23), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(23), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(34), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(37)
    Level 24: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(25), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(25), LkGmblr-Def(34)
    Level 26: Dragon's Tail -- Oblit-%Dam(A), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27), Oblit-Dmg(27), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(29), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(29), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31)
    Level 28: Indomitable Will -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A)
    Level 30: Heightened Senses -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(36)
    Level 32: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33)
    Level 35: Focus Chi -- GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(A)
    Level 38: Tactics -- HO:Enzym(A), HO:Enzym(39)
    Level 41: Mu Bolts -- Apoc-Dam%(A), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(42), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(43), GJ-Acc/End/Rech(43)
    Level 44: Ball Lightning -- Ragnrk-Knock%(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(45), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(46), JavVoll-Acc/End/Rech(46)
    Level 47: Warriors Challenge -- Mocking-Taunt/Rng(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(48), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(50), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(50), Mocking-Rchg(50)
    Level 49: Vengeance -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
    Level 0: Portal Jockey
    Level 0: Task Force Commander
    Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
    Level 50: Spiritual Total Radial Revamp
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Critical Hit
    Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(40)



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  8. mauk2
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by TheBruteSquad View Post

    What SR and Shield do better is stay alive. I've already mentioned several times in several threads that EA has some neat toys, like unlimited endurance. A room full of council *will* kill this brute due to cascade failure. They do NOT stand a chance against my sr or sd.

    ....no offense, but that build's not too good.

    It's got between 20 and 40 percent less defense numbers than the one I put up....

    I've seen a tooled-up ena brute smash through the Apex TF like a tornado through a cornfield. At the top end, I hafta feel the set is swapping out a bit of damage for a giant dose of durability.

    The trick is getting there.
  9. mauk2
    Well, after getting a little more data on the procs, and some extra tweaking, I think I'm closing in on a final build: See what people think!

    PS: Sorry Werner, but I need another Enzyme.



    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.92
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    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Gnarlie_i20_5: Level 50 Mutation Scrapper
    Primary Power Set: Martial Arts
    Secondary Power Set: Willpower
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Speed
    Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Storm Kick -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(11), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Numna-Heal/Rchg(36)
    Level 2: Cobra Strike -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 4: Mind Over Body -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(11), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(13), GA-3defTpProc(48)
    Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(48)
    Level 8: Fast Healing -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(34), Numna-Heal/Rchg(36)
    Level 10: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Knock%(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(43)
    Level 12: Super Jump -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
    Level 14: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(15), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
    Level 16: Rise to the Challenge -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(17), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Numna-EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 18: Crippling Axe Kick -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 20: Quick Recovery -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(39), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(46)
    Level 22: Tough -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(23), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(23), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(34)
    Level 24: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(25), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(25), LkGmblr-Def(34)
    Level 26: Dragon's Tail -- Armgdn-Dam%(A), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(27), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(29), FrcFbk-Rechg%(31)
    Level 28: Indomitable Will -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A)
    Level 30: Heightened Senses -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 32: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33)
    Level 35: Focus Chi -- GSFC-Build%(A), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(36), GSFC-ToHit(37), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(37), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(37), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(39)
    Level 38: Tactics -- HO:Enzym(A), HO:Enzym(39)
    Level 41: Mu Bolts -- Apoc-Dam%(A), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(42), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(43), GJ-Acc/End/Rech(43)
    Level 44: Ball Lightning -- Ragnrk-Knock%(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(45), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(46), JavVoll-Acc/End/Rech(46)
    Level 47: Warriors Challenge -- Mocking-Taunt/Rng(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(48), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(50), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(50), Mocking-Rchg(50)
    Level 49: Vengeance -- RgnTis-Regen+(A)
    Level 50: Spiritual Radial Paragon
    Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
    Level 0: Portal Jockey
    Level 0: Task Force Commander
    Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Critical Hit
    Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(40)



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  10. mauk2
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Werner View Post
    Bidding 850,000,000 for yours, Chaos.


    I'll bid 860,000,000. Just because I wanna be better at something than Werner.
  11. mauk2
    This thread makes me laugh.

    Everybody's so TOUCHY. LOL!!


    That said, I wish they'd add a feature to the AE ticket vendors, that you could buy common salvage exactly like the uncommon and rare stuff. Maybe make it 20 tickets per piece.

    I would LOVE that. Seriously, love.
  12. mauk2

    soft-cap question

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by StratoNexus View Post
    You should slot Energy Drain for healing. It is a great heal slotted and for a Brute at the soft cap is quite impressive. Surrounding yourself with enemies is quite normal and if you slot for the heal you will heal for 60% of your health bar with 10 enemies, 30% with just 5. It is very nice.
    Wow.

    A 60 percent heal every 17-20 seconds on a WAY soft-capped toon?

    That's....impressive.
  13. mauk2
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by TheBruteSquad View Post
    Since the game is built to allow emp/rad defenders to solo missions if they want to NO ARMOR SET is unplayable.

    The thing with energy armor is that there are two other sets that do what it does better.
    Oh, really? So SD and SR have fast recharging heals AND fast recharging end powers?

    Oh, wait, no they don't have either of those. Energy armor has BOTH of those features, in the same power!

    How many SR or SD builds cram in Aid Self as a sop to their utter lack of healing abilities?

    Energy is DIFFERENT. That by no means makes it WORSE.


    Quote:
    Even on SO's shield defense gives you better damage, similar defense values, more resistance, and bonus health. Even on SO's Super Reflexes gives you faster recharge and more defense debuff resistance.
    Even on SO's Energy gives you an infinite well of endurance and a flowing tap of hit points as required. Those things are not without merit.


    Quote:
    As an aside I am interested in seeing Test Rat's 'keep its softcap down to level 20' build, though.
    Well, I'm not Test Rat, and I have no idea how this exemp's, but here's a build I todded together recently. I was inspired by the uber-elude thread in the scrapper forums, and was shooting for Apex softcap. With Dark Obliteration in the mix, I got pretty close.


    See what you think:

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.92
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Cutting Breeze: Level 50 Magic Brute
    Primary Power Set: Claws
    Secondary Power Set: Energy Aura
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Speed
    Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Strike -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(21)
    Level 1: Kinetic Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(3), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(3), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 2: Slash -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(39)
    Level 4: Power Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(5), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(5)
    Level 6: Spin -- Oblit-%Dam(A), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Oblit-Dmg(13), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(15), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(15), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17)
    Level 8: Follow Up -- GS-Acc/Dmg/End/Rech(A), GS-Acc/End/Rech(23), GS-Dam/End/Rech(23), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mako-Acc/Dmg(40)
    Level 10: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(11), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(11)
    Level 12: Entropy Shield -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 14: Boxing -- Empty(A)
    Level 16: Super Jump -- SprngFt-EndRdx/Jump(A)
    Level 18: Focus -- Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), Thundr-Acc/Dmg(29), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(29), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(31)
    Level 20: Energy Cloak -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(25), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
    Level 22: Tough -- GA-3defTpProc(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(31), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Aegis-Psi/Status(33)
    Level 24: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(33), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(33), LkGmblr-EndRdx/Rchg(34)
    Level 26: Maneuvers -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx(A), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(34), GftotA-EndRdx/Rchg(34), GftotA-Def/Rchg(36)
    Level 28: Energy Drain -- P'Shift-Acc/Rchg(A), Numna-Heal/Rchg(36), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(39), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(39)
    Level 30: Tactics -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(37), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(37), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(37)
    Level 32: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36)
    Level 35: Dampening Field -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), Aegis-ResDam(46), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(48), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 38: Energy Protection -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(43), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(43), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 41: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt/Rng(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(42), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(42), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(42), Mocking-Rchg(43)
    Level 44: Gloom -- Apoc-Dam%(A), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(45), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(46), GJ-Acc/Dmg/End/Rech(46)
    Level 47: Dark Obliteration -- SipInsght-Acc/ToHitDeb(A), SipInsght-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(48), JavVoll-Acc/Dmg/End/Rech(48)
    Level 49: Overload -- Ksmt-ToHit+(A)
    Level 50: Spiritual Radial Boost
    Level 0: Born In Battle
    Level 0: High Pain Threshold
    Level 0: Invader
    Level 0: Marshal
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A)



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  14. mauk2
    No replies? I must be on the right track, then

    After pondering a bit, here's a version that's meant for a true old-school buzzsaw. This is only viable if the Incarnate damage proc is appreciable. If that is the case, then the attack chain becomes SK/Box/Mu, as fast as any of them pop up, with SK/Mu the preferred elements.

    It's an odd build, but I think may be I_20 viable. We shall see.


    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.92
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Gnarlie_i20_4: Level 50 Mutation Scrapper
    Primary Power Set: Martial Arts
    Secondary Power Set: Willpower
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Speed
    Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Storm Kick -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(11), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Numna-Heal/Rchg(36)
    Level 2: Cobra Strike -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 4: Mind Over Body -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(11), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(13), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(48)
    Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(48)
    Level 8: Fast Healing -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(34), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(34), Numna-Heal/Rchg(50)
    Level 10: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Knock%(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(43), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 12: Super Jump -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
    Level 14: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(15), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
    Level 16: Rise to the Challenge -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(17), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(17), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(33), Numna-Heal/Rchg(36)
    Level 18: Crippling Axe Kick -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 20: Quick Recovery -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(39), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(46)
    Level 22: Tough -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(23), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(23)
    Level 24: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(25), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(25), LkGmblr-Def(34)
    Level 26: Dragon's Tail -- Armgdn-Dam%(A), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(27), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(29), FrcFbk-Rechg%(31)
    Level 28: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 30: Heightened Senses -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 32: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33)
    Level 35: Focus Chi -- GSFC-Build%(A), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(36), GSFC-ToHit(37), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(37), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(37), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(39)
    Level 38: Tactics -- GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(A), AdjTgt-ToHit/EndRdx(39)
    Level 41: Mu Bolts -- Apoc-Dam%(A), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(42), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(43), GJ-Acc/End/Rech(43)
    Level 44: Ball Lightning -- Ragnrk-Knock%(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(45), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(46), JavVoll-Acc/End/Rech(46)
    Level 47: Vengeance -- RgnTis-Regen+(A)
    Level 49: Strength of Will -- GA-3defTpProc(A)
    Level 50: Spiritual Total Radial Revamp
    Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
    Level 0: Portal Jockey
    Level 0: Task Force Commander
    Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Critical Hit
    Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Heal(48)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(40)



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  15. mauk2
    Hello, folks!


    Ok, I've got a fairly tooled-up MA/wp toon that has not been respecced into inherent fitness yet.

    I was holding off until the Incarnate system was half-done, so I'd have an idea what to work toward.

    I am looking for softcap vs S/L or melee as the foundation, 30+ vs all else, and more AOE attacks than martial arts can provide alone.

    Dragons Tail is a must, obviously, but I don't think the Judgement thing is going to give enough extra AOE to make too much of a difference. So, lookin' at Mu for Ball Lightning.

    Given that Interface adds a set amount of proc damage/debuff per attack, I'm strongly leaning toward dropping Eagle Claw and going with a rapid-fire buzzsaw attack chain, like in the old-school days. Man, dropping EC hurts bad, but storm kick/mu bolts as an attack chain with procs on is looking pretty tasty right now.

    Most likely I'll get the Lore pet as the Seer, for the untargetable buffbot.

    The Incarnate wild card is then what Destiny buff to get? I totally have no idea. Suggestions welcome.

    Completely unlimited budget on this one. Go wild, sky's the limit.

    I'm not simply looking for a build here. I'm more looking for peoples thoughts on how to plan and design toons integrating the Incarnate abilities as deeply as possible into the build. IE, can you skimp on big slow hitters for damage if Interface pulls up fast attacks to match? Can you skimp on recharge if you plan to use the Alpha Spiritual? Yet I still want a build that's an adequate performer while exemped, all the way down if possible.

    (BTW, Spiritual Radial Paragon is and remains the Alpha choice for me. I use superleap, you see.)

    So, let's hear some ideas folks! Below is a sample build, with the idea that it will be using all five Incarnate slots at this point.


    Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.92
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Gnarlie_i20_1: Level 50 Mutation Scrapper
    Primary Power Set: Martial Arts
    Secondary Power Set: Willpower
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Speed
    Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery

    Hero Profile:
    Level 1: Storm Kick -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
    Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(11), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(13), TtmC'tng-ResDam/EndRdx(34), Numna-Heal/Rchg(36)
    Level 2: Cobra Strike -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 4: Mind Over Body -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(11), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(13), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(48)
    Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(48)
    Level 8: Fast Healing -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A)
    Level 10: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Knock%(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(40), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(43)
    Level 12: Super Jump -- Winter-ResSlow(A)
    Level 14: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(15), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
    Level 16: Rise to the Challenge -- Numna-Heal(A), Numna-Heal/EndRdx(17), Numna-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(17), DarkWD-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(33), DarkWD-ToHitDeb(36)
    Level 18: Crippling Axe Kick -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(19), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
    Level 20: Quick Recovery -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(39), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(46)
    Level 22: Tough -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(23), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(23), GA-3defTpProc(34)
    Level 24: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(25), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(25), LkGmblr-Def(34)
    Level 26: Dragon's Tail -- Armgdn-Dam%(A), Armgdn-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Armgdn-Dmg/Rchg(27), Armgdn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), Armgdn-Acc/Rchg(29), FrcFbk-Rechg%(31)
    Level 28: Indomitable Will -- RedFtn-Def/EndRdx(A)
    Level 30: Heightened Senses -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 32: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33)
    Level 35: Focus Chi -- GSFC-Build%(A), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(36), GSFC-ToHit(37), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(37), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(37), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(39)
    Level 38: Tactics -- HO:Enzym(A), HO:Enzym(39)
    Level 41: Mu Bolts -- Apoc-Dam%(A), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(42), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(43), GJ-Acc/End/Rech(43)
    Level 44: Ball Lightning -- Ragnrk-Knock%(A), Ragnrk-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Ragnrk-Dmg/Rchg(45), Ragnrk-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Ragnrk-Acc/Rchg(46), JavVoll-Acc/End/Rech(46)
    Level 47: Vengeance -- RgnTis-Regen+(A)
    Level 49: Electric Shackles -- G'Wdw-Acc/Hold/Rchg(A), G'Wdw-Hold/Rng(50), G'Wdw-EndRdx/Hold(50), G'Wdw-Acc/Rchg(50)
    Level 50: Spiritual Total Radial Revamp
    Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
    Level 0: Portal Jockey
    Level 0: Task Force Commander
    Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Critical Hit
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(48)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(40)



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  16. mauk2
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by TheXor View Post
    Hey all!

    I had this guy shelved for a while, but wanted to try a proper IO build to do some general Council radio farming and AE Fire Farm ticket runs. This is what I tossed together....Any ideas/feedback? I thought about rerolling a brute...but it seemed silly when this guy is already at 50 with several accolades.
    If you want a dedicated farmer that does nothing else well, stick with a brute: In their narrow niche they are superb at what they do. If you want a toon that will do just about anything you want it to do, fire tank is by FAR the better choice.


    Quote:
    How does fire do with the rest of the "end-game" content? I know it has the rather huge Psi hole.

    Thanks much!
    How much are you willing to invest?

    My Fire/Fire/Energy does whatever I want.

    Main tank the ITF? Sure.

    Herd the Patrons? Sure.

    Tank LR? Sure.

    Main Tank Tin Mage? Sure.

    Main Tank Apex? Sure.

    Run farm maps like a John Deere? Sure.

    Exemp down and still destroy everything in the way? Sure.


    With the recent Alpha slot, Fire got a big boost. If you invest in it, the toon will not disappoint.

    I recommend getting a concept and a costume you like. I find it helps.

    And have fun!
  17. mauk2

    soft-cap question

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Werner View Post
    Apex softcap would be 59%, but since it's close, I assume it's achievable.
    Dark obliteration should get you there vs most things, and gloom helps a lot against single hard targets. If that's not sufficient, then find a couple of slots and six slot the gaussians, although I didn't really sweat it.


    Quote:
    So is this sort of like getting Shield Defense to the Apex softcap? That's fairly difficult, though doable.
    SD does not have a self-heal or end power, and this gets both in the same package, assuming Mids is right.
  18. mauk2

    soft-cap question

    POST-ACTION

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Aliana Blue View Post
    I'm guessing the fact that one can get beyond the Apex softcap for everything but Negative Energy (where you'll be around the regular softcap) and Psionics (the typical, trite psi-hole of typed damage types) without much trouble - and then there's the Tier 9 if the SRHTF.
    That, yes, and the heal/end recovery power on a seventeen second timer. It's not a STRONG heal by any stretch, but hey, it's SOMETHING. Plus it's not in the least gimped on damage, either.

    The worst issue is the brutal end burn, but, there is that huge end drain power every seventeen seconds....

    Surprising. Hmmm.....
  19. mauk2

    soft-cap question

    POST-ACTION

    All this talk about super reflexes and elude got me thinking about the OTHER defense-based set.

    No, not Ice.

    I tossed this build together in about 20 minutes, it's prolly full of issues, but the numbers look.... Surprising.

    I may have to look into one of these.


    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.92
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Cutting Breeze: Level 50 Magic Brute
    Primary Power Set: Claws
    Secondary Power Set: Energy Aura
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Speed
    Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Strike -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(21)
    Level 1: Kinetic Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(3), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(3), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 2: Slash -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(39)
    Level 4: Power Shield -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(5), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(5)
    Level 6: Spin -- Oblit-%Dam(A), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Oblit-Dmg(13), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(15), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(15), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17)
    Level 8: Follow Up -- GS-Acc/Dmg/End/Rech(A), GS-Dam/Rech(23), GS-Dam/End/Rech(23), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mako-Acc/Dmg(40)
    Level 10: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def(11), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(11)
    Level 12: Entropy Shield -- EndRdx-I(A)
    Level 14: Boxing -- Empty(A)
    Level 16: Super Jump -- SprngFt-EndRdx/Jump(A)
    Level 18: Focus -- Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), Thundr-Acc/Dmg(29), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(29), Thundr-Dmg/Rchg(31)
    Level 20: Energy Cloak -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(25), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
    Level 22: Tough -- GA-3defTpProc(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(31), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Aegis-Psi/Status(33)
    Level 24: Weave -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(33), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(33), LkGmblr-EndRdx/Rchg(34)
    Level 26: Maneuvers -- GftotA-Def/EndRdx(A), GftotA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(34), GftotA-EndRdx/Rchg(34), GftotA-Def/Rchg(36)
    Level 28: Energy Drain -- P'Shift-Acc/Rchg(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(36), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(39), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(39)
    Level 30: Tactics -- GSFC-ToHit(A), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(37), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(37), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(37)
    Level 32: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36)
    Level 35: Dampening Field -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), Aegis-ResDam(46), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(48), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 38: Energy Protection -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(43), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(43), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 41: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt/Rng(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(42), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(42), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(42), Mocking-Rchg(43)
    Level 44: Gloom -- Apoc-Dam%(A), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(45), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(46), GJ-Acc/Dmg/End/Rech(46)
    Level 47: Dark Obliteration -- SipInsght-Acc/ToHitDeb(A), SipInsght-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(48), JavVoll-Acc/Dmg/End/Rech(48)
    Level 49: Overload -- Ksmt-ToHit+(A)
    Level 50: Spiritual Radial Boost
    Level 0: Born In Battle
    Level 0: High Pain Threshold
    Level 0: Invader
    Level 0: Marshal
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 4: Ninja Run
    Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A)



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  20. mauk2
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by New Dawn View Post
    Quick question, not worth a new thread imo tho, been doing my BS/Regen new build and looking at her with a microscope some. Why does she have to stop and pose when I use MoG?
    Heh.

    MoG has a rooting animation. It's a design/balance decision.

    And, yes, the bad guys do deserve a little warning.
  21. mauk2

    Oh no he didn't!

    POST-ACTION

    Ok, doin' good so far, keep it steady!


    FM/wp is a tremendous performer on a brute, you have chosen wisely.

    However, fire breath is kind of a dog. The animation time is reeeeaally long. Fire Sword Circle is a much, MUCH better attack.

    Six slot your attacks.

    Pyre mastery is good, but soul mastery is better. (Gloom and dark obliteration are your friends.)

    ...ok, there's too much. Since you tossed in the OMG Panacea, I'm assuming you have resources, so here:

    Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.92
    http://www.cohplanner.com/

    Click this DataLink to open the build!

    Notaku!: Level 50 Science Brute
    Primary Power Set: Fiery Melee
    Secondary Power Set: Willpower
    Power Pool: Fighting
    Power Pool: Leadership
    Power Pool: Speed
    Power Pool: Leaping
    Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

    Villain Profile:
    Level 1: Scorch -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(15), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(39)
    Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- Aegis-ResDam(A), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(3), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(5), Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(45)
    Level 2: Cremate -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(13), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
    Level 4: Mind Over Body -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(7), ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg(9), ImpArm-ResDam(19)
    Level 6: Build Up -- GSFC-Build%(A), GSFC-ToHit/EndRdx(34), GSFC-Rchg/EndRdx(42), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(46), GSFC-ToHit(46), GSFC-ToHit/Rchg(48)
    Level 8: Incinerate -- KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(11), KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(37), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
    Level 10: Indomitable Will -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), Ksmt-ToHit+(11), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(13), LkGmblr-Def(19), LkGmblr-Rchg+(43)
    Level 12: Boxing -- Empty(A)
    Level 14: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(15), RctvArm-ResDam(17), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(23)
    Level 16: Rise to the Challenge -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx(17), Mrcl-Heal(27), Mrcl-Heal/Rchg(29)
    Level 18: Fast Healing -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Numna-Heal(21), Numna-Heal/Rchg(37)
    Level 20: Quick Recovery -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod(21), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(36)
    Level 22: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/Rchg(23), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(25), LkGmblr-Def(31)
    Level 24: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(25), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
    Level 26: Fire Sword Circle -- Oblit-%Dam(A), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Oblit-Dmg(36), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(45), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(45), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50)
    Level 28: Heightened Senses -- S'dpty-Def/EndRdx(A), S'dpty-Def/Rchg(29), S'dpty-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31), S'dpty-Def(33)
    Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33)
    Level 32: Greater Fire Sword -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(33), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(36), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Mako-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
    Level 35: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
    Level 38: Strength of Will -- Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Aegis-ResDam/Rchg(39), Aegis-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
    Level 41: Gloom -- Apoc-Dam%(A), Apoc-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Apoc-Dmg/Rchg(46), Apoc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Apoc-Acc/Rchg(48), GJ-Acc/End/Rech(50)
    Level 44: Dark Obliteration -- SipInsght-Acc/ToHitDeb(A)
    Level 47: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(A)
    Level 49: Resurgence -- P'Shift-End%(A)
    Level 50: Spiritual Radial Boost
    Level 0: Born In Battle
    Level 0: High Pain Threshold
    Level 0: Invader
    Level 0: Marshal
    ------------
    Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
    Level 1: Fury
    Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Health -- Panac-Heal/+End(A)
    Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
    Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-End%(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Acc(27), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(34)
    Level 4: Ninja Run



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  22. mauk2

    soft-cap question

    POST-ACTION

    Ya know, John, you're giving me conniptions, here.

    I don't terribly like SR, I feel it's a tad squishy. The only SR toon I have is an old, OLD MA/sr concept toon that dates from before Issue 1. I hardly ever play her, and was going to move her to a 'deep storage' server the next time there's a free transfer.

    However.

    I hate the glow of super speed. Yet I love running real fast.

    This build would make a reasonably tough SR that runs at SEVENTY FIVE MILES an HOUR.

    Without combat suppression.

    Argh!

    Now, I'm seriously thinking about gutting the toon, renaming, and building this instead on the chassis.

    Soooo..... Gooooood......
  23. mauk2
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Granite Agent View Post
    I love the look of the BS/SD toons and the concepts.

    But the resisted lethal damage makes me sad?
    (sigh)

    This old chestnut again?

    If you run tip missions, for example, S/L is awesome. Steer for carnies, avoid malta. All level 50 content resists something well, learn your enemies and maximize your abilities.


    Quote:
    I ran my Kat/WP on a +3/+8 Council mish last night and I was only hitting some of the mobs for maybe 180 with Golden Dragonfly outside of Build-up and crits. That's not even talking about the robots that heavily resist lethal. Urg.
    ...which mobs, exactly? War Wolves?



    Quote:
    If only War Mace had better models and Brutes got crits lol.......
    Heck, I wish all the weapon sets would get some new models. New axes, new maces, new swords, new daggers. Come on, how hard is it to kit-bash some new looks? How about glowing weapons? Transparent ones? Animated ones?

    I want an axe with the "gear head' look of the Nemesis Staff, for example. Maybe I'd finally make my elec/axe steampunk brute-bot I've been pondering for so long.
  24. mauk2
    Heh.

    Took sixteen hours for a scrapper to beat it?

    That's freakin' crazy. I never got past the first spawn on the first one.
  25. mauk2
    I have been struck by a sudden thought. (Yes, unusual, I know.)

    When I have participated in TT's, it seems the folks there usually just run whatever TF's strike their fancy. (And utterly dominate them, eight tankers are surprisingly deadly.)

    However, given the old-school awesome of the Wedding Band 'temp' power, why not make it a habit to run Stephanie Peebles' level 20 arc in Oro as part of Tanker Tuesday?

    It's a nice little arc, several crunchy kill-all's, and after the arc you can get a Wedding Band from Mrs. Peebles, which is +30 resist all for a whopping two hours of game time. It lasts as long as a jetpack!

    Stack that sucker on your elec/, fire/, or dark/!

    Just a suggestion! The arc also rewards 15(?) merits and usually takes less than an hour to run once you get the hang of it, and the rewards are very, very nice.