A Gladiator 3% defense IO will cost 2-3 billion INF. A Steadfast Protection 3% defense costs far less than 100 million. It was 20 million last time I checked the market. Definitely slot one if you build for defense.
Your build has zero defense in it. Enemies have a base to-hit chance of 50% and a minimum hit chance of 5%. The closer you get to 45% defense, the less damage you take. It gets to the point where a small increase in defense means a large decrease in damage taken, which is why you see so many builds with people chasing defense bonuses.
Gaining 45% defense means you take 10% of the damage that would have been dealt to you if you had 0% defense. This is basically like getting 90% resistance to a category. Brutes lack the ability to get to 90% resistance in more than their set's specialty, so it is much more effective to build for defense.
My suggestion is to aim for 32.5% defense. That puts you one small inspiration away from the soft-cap. Since you seem to want more offense, your defenses should be focused on S/L and E/N. You could go for melee+ranged+ AoE, but that takes more slots and leaves you with less slots for recharge bonuses. Weave and Combat Jumping are a good start to a defense build. Maneuvers can save you some slots on set bonuses if you have the endurance to run it. On an Electric Armor build, Energize should help you manage endurance well enough to run Maneuvers.
You're capped on 5% rech bonuses, you got 6.
Mine's 40, work in progress but I'm almost up to the 32.5% def for the 1-purp softcap in the planned build (since I have almost no defences now I took power surge instead of weave and I'm enjoying it, I may rework that):
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ShockWaver i20: Level 50 Natural Brute
Primary Power Set: Stone Melee
Secondary Power Set: Electric Armor
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery
Villain Profile:
Level 1: Stone Mallet -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5)
Level 1: Charged Armor -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(7), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(7), RctvArm-ResDam(9)
Level 2: Heavy Mallet -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(9), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(11), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13)
Level 4: Conductive Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(13), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(15), RctvArm-ResDam(15)
Level 6: Lightning Field -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Sciroc-Dmg/EndRdx(17), M'Strk-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), M'Strk-Dmg/EndRdx(19)
Level 8: Fault -- Stpfy-Acc/Rchg(A), Stpfy-EndRdx/Stun(19), Stpfy-Acc/EndRdx(21), Stpfy-Stun/Rng(21), Stpfy-Acc/Stun/Rchg(23), FrcFbk-Rechg%(43)
Level 10: Static Shield -- S'fstPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(23), S'fstPrt-ResKB(25), HO:Ribo(25)
Level 12: Taunt -- Mocking-Taunt(A), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg(27), Mocking-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(27), Mocking-Acc/Rchg(29), Mocking-Taunt/Rng(29), Mocking-Rchg(31)
Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31), RechRdx-I(31)
Level 16: Grounded -- Aegis-Psi/Status(A)
Level 18: Seismic Smash -- C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg(A), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx(33), C'ngImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), C'ngImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), C'ngImp-Dmg/Rchg(34), Mako-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
Level 20: Lightning Reflexes -- Run-I(A)
Level 22: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 24: Build Up -- Rec'dRet-ToHit/Rchg(A), Rec'dRet-Pcptn(36), HO:Membr(36), HO:Membr(37)
Level 26: Boxing -- Mako-Dam%(A)
Level 28: Energize -- Dct'dW-Heal/EndRdx(A), Dct'dW-EndRdx/Rchg(37), Dct'dW-Heal/Rchg(37), Dct'dW-Heal(39), Dct'dW-Rchg(39)
Level 30: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(39), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(40), RctvArm-ResDam(40)
Level 32: Tremor -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(40), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(42), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), Oblit-%Dam(50)
Level 35: Power Sink -- Efficacy-EndMod/Rchg(A)
Level 38: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(43), LkGmblr-Def(43), LkGmblr-Rchg+(45)
Level 41: Gloom -- Decim-Acc/Dmg(A), Decim-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Decim-Dmg/Rchg(45), Decim-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Decim-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46)
Level 44: Maneuvers -- LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(A), LkGmblr-Rchg+(46), HO:Enzym(50)
Level 47: Dark Obliteration -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(48), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dam%(50)
Level 49: Darkest Night -- HO:Enzym(A)
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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 -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrcl-Rcvry+(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- P'Shift-EndMod(A), P'Shift-EndMod/Rchg(33), P'Shift-End%(33)
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Here's my own build. Went with fire epic, due to theme, but mechanically, that dark pool is looking nice!
Note, I haven't gotten to play the build yet, it's only about half slotted, but man, Stone/Elec is sweet!
One question, if anybody looks at it. Is it worth the minimal defense loss to swap the Touch of death from Seismic for Hecatomb?
Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.942
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Level 50 Magic Brute
Primary Power Set: Stone Melee
Secondary Power Set: Electric Armor
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Ancillary Pool: Pyre Mastery
Villain Profile:
Level 1: Stone Fist -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17)
Level 1: Charged Armor -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam(3), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(9), RctvArm-EndRdx(17)
Level 2: Stone Mallet -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(11), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), FrcFbk-Rechg%(39)
Level 4: Heavy Mallet -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(5), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(13), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), FrcFbk-Rechg%(40)
Level 6: Boxing -- KntkC'bat-Acc/Dmg(A), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx(7), KntkC'bat-Dmg/Rchg(13), KntkC'bat-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 8: Conductive Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam(9), RctvArm-EndRdx(15), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(15)
Level 10: Fault -- FrcFbk-Rechg%(A), ExStrk-Dam%(11)
Level 12: Static Shield -- RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctvArm-ResDam(21), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(21), RctvArm-EndRdx(23)
Level 14: Tough -- RctvArm-ResDam(A), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx(23), RctvArm-EndRdx(25), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
Level 16: Combat Jumping -- LkGmblr-Rchg+(A)
Level 18: Seismic Smash -- T'Death-Acc/Dmg(A), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx(27), T'Death-Dmg/Rchg(29), T'Death-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29), T'Death-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), T'Death-Dam%(42)
Level 20: Lightning Field -- Sciroc-Acc/Dmg(A), Sciroc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46), Sciroc-Dam%(46)
Level 22: Weave -- LkGmblr-Def(A), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx(31), LkGmblr-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31), LkGmblr-Rchg+(31)
Level 24: Lightning Reflexes -- Run-I(A)
Level 26: Build Up -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(34)
Level 28: Energize -- Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx(A), Mrcl-EndRdx/Rchg(33), Mrcl-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Mrcl-Heal(33), Mrcl-Rcvry+(34), Mrcl-Heal/Rchg(34)
Level 30: Grounded -- S'fstPrt-ResKB(A), S'fstPrt-ResDam/Def+(46), ResDam-I(50)
Level 32: Tremor -- Oblit-Dmg(A), Oblit-Acc/Rchg(36), Oblit-Dmg/Rchg(36), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Oblit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Oblit-%Dam(42)
Level 35: Power Sink -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36), EnManip-EndMod(37), EndMod-I(39), EnManip-Stun%(40)
Level 38: Power Surge -- RctvArm-ResDam/Rchg(A), RctvArm-ResDam(39), RctvArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(42), RctvArm-EndRdx/Rchg(43), RechRdx-I(43)
Level 41: Ring of Fire -- Acc-I(A)
Level 44: Fire Blast -- Thundr-Acc/Dmg(A), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), Thundr-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Thundr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50)
Level 47: Fire Ball -- Posi-Acc/Dmg(A), Posi-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Posi-Dmg/Rchg(48), Posi-Dmg/Rng(48), Posi-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50)
Level 49: Melt Armor -- Acc-I(A)
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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 -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Numna-Regen/Rcvry+(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(27)
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Set Bonus Totals:
- 5.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
- 5.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
- 5.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
- 5.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
- 5.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
- 5.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
- 5.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
- 5.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
- 28% Defense(Smashing)
- 28% Defense(Lethal)
- 3.94% Defense(Fire)
- 3.94% Defense(Cold)
- 11.8% Defense(Energy)
- 11.8% Defense(Negative)
- 4.88% Defense(Psionic)
- 21.1% Defense(Melee)
- 7.38% Defense(Ranged)
- 4.88% Defense(AoE)
- 34% Enhancement(Accuracy)
- 5% Enhancement(Heal)
- 26.3% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
- 4% FlySpeed
- 157.4 HP (10.5%) HitPoints
- 4% JumpHeight
- 4% JumpSpeed
- Knockback (Mag -4)
- Knockup (Mag -4)
- MezResist(Held) 2.75%
- MezResist(Immobilize) 19.3%
- MezResist(Stun) 2.2%
- 10% (0.17 End/sec) Recovery
- 20% (1.25 HP/sec) Regeneration
- 1.58% Resistance(Fire)
- 1.58% Resistance(Cold)
- 3.13% Resistance(Negative)
- 4% RunSpeed
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I'm on my phone and didn't look at your def numbers but you want SS to recharge as fast as possible especially since you've only got 26% bonus rech from what I can see.|
Originally Posted by Haetron
Here's my own build. Went with fire epic, due to theme, but mechanically, that dark pool is looking nice!
Note, I haven't gotten to play the build yet, it's only about half slotted, but man, Stone/Elec is sweet! One question, if anybody looks at it. Is it worth the minimal defense loss to swap the Touch of death from Seismic for Hecatomb? |
Also Fault's base acc is lower than usual iirc, so you want to slot some acc there.
I currently have this brute at 47 and want to make sure I don't waste monies with unnecessary sets. My goal here was primarily perma hasten, with the spiritual core paragon boost and set bonuses. The secondary goal, as with any brute, was more smash. I currently have him set to work on the reactive radial flawless but was considering the reactive core flawless because of the higher resists to his damage type. I currently don't have any defense and only IOs in his resists, mainly depending on the barrier core epiphany to assist with that, as well as the occasional purple. I would prefer one or two more recharge slots in Power Surge, but with all the global recharge going on one could work, would certainly be better than he was.
I realize his defense could be much better with sets in the resist toggles, a gladiator 3% on grounded, weave possibly replacing tremor since i hate the long animation time on that attack and holding a lotg recharge, as well as replacing recall friend with combat jumping also holding a lotg recharge. This was one of the other possible setups I was considering with this brute.
Any input from other min/max types on here would be greatly appreciated, and thanks for your time.