Jaxman100

This is a fairly reasonably priced build I went with. I might delay Tough and Weave a bit more and take another power that can take a Knockback IO sooner or move a slot for the same thing to be able to level with more than 8 points of KB protection. Maybe a run speed bonus. I pretty much have the powers I want after taking Shockwave. Plenty of room for flexibility if someone wants Hasten and spots to swap in either purple sets or Winter sets once they are affordable. I didn't go with the Tier 9 defensive power, but I was curious if Seishinteki Kyoyo at 26 could offset the endurance penalty. Hero Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.6.1.25 https://github.com/Crytilis/mids-reborn-hero-designer Click this DataLink to open the build! Nin Jax 2: Level 50 Magic Scrapper Primary Power Set: Claws Secondary Power Set: Ninjitsu Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Flight Power Pool: Teleportation Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Strike -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(39), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mk'Bit-Dam%(40) Level 1: Ninja Reflexes -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def(5), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(5), GifoftheA-Run+(50) Level 2: Danger Sense -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def(3), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(3), GifoftheA-Run+(48) Level 4: Slash -- CrsImp-Acc/Dmg(A), CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), CrsImp-Dmg/Rchg(15), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), AchHee-ResDeb%(42) Level 6: Shinobi-Iri -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def(7), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(7), BlsoftheZ-Travel(36), BlsoftheZ-ResKB(43) Level 8: Follow Up -- SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprCrtStr-Dmg/Rchg(9), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), SprCrtStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), SprCrtStr-Rchg/+50% Crit(34) Level 10: Spin -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(11), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Obl-%Dam(31), ScrDrv-Dam%(42) Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Krm-ResKB(37), Ksm-ToHit+(42), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(46) Level 14: Kick -- Empty(A) Level 16: Kuji-In Rin -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 18: Focus -- SprScrStr-Rchg/+Crit(A), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg(19), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), SprScrStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), Apc-Dam%(36) Level 20: Kuji-In Sha -- DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(A), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(21), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(21), DctWnd-Heal(31), DctWnd-Rchg(36) Level 22: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(27), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(27), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(29), UnbGrd-Max HP%(29) Level 24: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def(25), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(25) Level 26: Seishinteki Kyoyo -- SynSck-EndMod(A), SynSck-Dam/Rech(43), SynSck-EndMod/Rech(45), SynSck-Dam/Rech/Acc(45), SynSck-EndMod/+RunSpeed(45) Level 28: Bo Ryaku -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A) Level 30: Hover -- Rct-ResDam%(A) Level 32: Shockwave -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(33), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(33), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), PstBls-Dam%(34), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(34) Level 35: Focused Accuracy -- GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(A), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(43) Level 38: Recall Friend -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A) Level 41: Physical Perfection -- PrfShf-End%(A), PwrTrns-+Heal(50) Level 44: Blinding Powder -- MlsIll-Acc/Rchg(A), MlsIll-EndRdx/Conf(46), MlsIll-Acc/EndRdx(46), MlsIll-Conf/Rng(48), MlsIll-Acc/Conf/Rchg(48) Level 47: Fly -- Flight-I(A) Level 49: Afterburner -- GifoftheA-Run+(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A) Level 1: Critical Hit Level 1: Quick Form Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Clr-Stlth(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(37), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(50) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-End%(37), PwrTrns-+Heal(39) ------------ | Copy & Paste this data into Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer to view the build | |-------------------------------------------------------------------| |MxDz;1459;687;1374;HEX;| |78DA6594CB4F135114C6EF4CA794A1BCDFAF02A53C8B548AEE4D1435018A2412B76| |528431968DAA6AD11E2CA7FC18DFF81BA72A346B76E8D8FBD71E74E458C3C823138| |9ECEF759483A49F3EB3D3DE77CDF3D776E133B73F5CF6E3EB8A2B4C66B19AB584CD| |E4E15AC7CDE2EF81356DA492979CC25273B346FED0CCD0664D5FE3F2199B033B61D| |93AA7BC59E4A70CEDEB0B3453B26355B4EA97857D52FE77299D8A26DE59D6CBAC15| |BDC70D29B255905B1CA9497ADDEF7156999CF154A56C9C9655BAEE79D54EC6A6E7D| |3799B08A25BBB0DB2DFA63F271CA46BCC7F5AB0D41DC50636972131C77C82D721BF| |44F0A35AFD6A79A352F66B4931D60DC148E1BAA467235E66ACCD599AB33F72273B7| |C4938F9E7CABD06AB4C935B03945AE83936F74A5DA0C15101D3F740C3F756AA8534| |39DC827DD63F4339811BD80B711D71F5835BC58AD45AE81F529721D0CDBE0B6D49A| |F46AFE41BFBA53F22F38E092E55D95BDDE87E74EA90D7226417A1B39916548724EC| |1E905D4E892DB001DD5E0CAA36A65A74D70AD9AC2E89895AC16BA69F988CAD6B7E4| |3BB0F33DF9018CC4E956FAB5A1D6685B849BF604B9040EDCE20497419FE87570DA1| |D5D9AE7B8F7107D7B8FC0FE63F23768484D176AF42E9E50374FA89B5330C54B0FFB| |F67CC5A4A3DFC00BDFC93D721F0C4A4D1F6A54DF2CB44CD10A716AA103C4F2121BE| |48C069F636E432FC897E42B30FC9AFC028D1569318C5A6DF829DFA227E0A8F41DA5| |D628DFACC7726413F0A44D3C422C7ECC3749FC4E71DE53BFB0EFE903F29037E2883| |C0683A211A3462C026FAA53A919C6667883FA8DCAAD56AA17798346E5B6BA0BD1CA| |EF6EF47CAEF766CD5445E255914B5591CB5591C53345B924D8FDB2C190C4342FCB6| |CAEDC7677AFAEF22FA1B469F8DE3F8BE95A186738328F7DC6EF602E3FCED74DA0EE| |E7F9BA87501FE1198CF10CFE013B14DD78| |-------------------------------------------------------------------|

I have 3 VESTS to pick from. No clue which I'd prefer to use, but I'll figure it out by the 24th. If I find some inspiration for a patriotic theme I'll work on that a bit between trips. Greeter great shots from the TF last weekend.

Ice does seem to have issues on the high preforming side of builds. I do enjoy it on Scrappers now with Icy Bastion as the Tier 9. The 30 seconds of resistance boost is helpful when debuffed. I'd probably lean towards EA on a Brute.

Much fun was today indeed. Love the screen shots. I will be on planes the next two Saturdays and possibly available the next 2 depending on travel schedules. Have fun and keep up the chaos until I'm back.

I went with a PB for that thought, get the blasts and Dwarf. Slot a bunch of sets that give melee def. Something that exemplars well. Tested and 20 must be too low for the bonuses, my powers are available but no defense. Either way I should serve as a brick wall for Posi. Then maybe respec into something with perma Light Form maybe? Possibly human only.

Here is a level 25 build with defensive SOs slotted and the 2 Unique +Def IOs. Low levels slots are always a premium. When you can pick up an auto power or two add slots to your attacks. Energize at 28 is a big boost. Not only having a heal but it saves on End. Hero Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.6.1.25 https://github.com/Crytilis/mids-reborn-hero-designer Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 49 Magic Scrapper Primary Power Set: Claws Secondary Power Set: Energy Aura Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Hero Profile: Level 1: Strike -- Empty(A), Empty(15), Empty(15), Empty(17) Level 1: Kinetic Shield -- EndRdx(A), DefBuff(3), DefBuff(3) Level 2: Slash -- Empty(A), Empty(5), Empty(5), Empty(17) Level 4: Power Shield -- EndRdx(A), DefBuff(7), DefBuff(7) Level 6: Spin -- Empty(A), Empty(9), Empty(9), Empty(13) Level 8: Follow Up -- Empty(A), Empty(11), Empty(11), Empty(13) Level 10: Entropic Aura -- EndRdx(A) Level 12: Combat Jumping -- DefBuff(A) Level 14: Super Speed -- Empty(A) Level 16: Kick -- Empty(A) Level 18: Focus -- Empty(A), Empty(19), Empty(19), Empty(23) Level 20: Energy Cloak -- EndRdx(A), DefBuff(21), DefBuff(21) Level 22: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(23) Level 24: Weave -- EndRdx(A), DefBuff(25), DefBuff(25) Level 26: [Empty] Level 28: [Empty] Level 30: [Empty] Level 32: [Empty] Level 35: [Empty] Level 38: [Empty] Level 41: [Empty] Level 44: [Empty] Level 47: [Empty] Level 49: [Empty] Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Critical Hit Level 1: Quick Form Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A) Level 2: Health -- Empty(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A) Level 2: Stamina -- Empty(A) ------------ | Copy & Paste this data into Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer to view the build | |-------------------------------------------------------------------| |MxDz;915;390;780;HEX;| |78DA9592CB4EC2401486A774A0968BDC0B0B8C0B13172C1A51F746058D9126243C4| |0D3E058AA4D695A8CE2CE17F2CDBCBC413DCC1C9A36B37292FE67E63BB799CE586F| |E3EAE7EDC70551F6AF7D278EEDF92272C2904545CB71BD05D90E0DBECE8EDB16F31| |93321F8351EA470CC1E5910337312B0C8DDD8972F91D3BC0B962C62C1DADC4DAAB3| |D5CA37A7CC09BDC02DF3C53C64ECA1C6A7379EBB5C83A32256FE76D99A84DEC2BCF| |29D77665B4EBC66D1A60F9B3986CFD3088E4425090CB29FD106576A805BE131057E| |0AAA9202CDDB270D43A08E22B2322AEA94A08E8A7554AC53A279FB0CBC88758A3C6| |B2FA355AEBEB6FD990A8FD138296754C468D04B17BD888EBD0CB0156415EC7704AC| |26FA911ACF2C00A923A973120069E29E9A9CB4326A70D5A15F1BCFD6C67E1D9AB7D| |B3377458CD23D5509195162F4001C5042C1D7C3FC1EE6F769DE26FF1E039ADE2E11| |B77B48D3BB4CEE87A937194A9127121949E44C22E712994A6446D3B742C45BD11BF| |03270275F65F02A59EF8F44BE25F22B913FD9C42305| |-------------------------------------------------------------------|

This is a pricey build. Loads of +Recharge and enough Def to get S/L, F/C, Energy soft capped, with Negative and Psi not too far behind. You get loads of Endurance Discount from Energize and it's almost perma plus you can End Drain every 18 seconds. You can still get really good Defensive numbers with Kinetic Combat and Aegis bonuses, and the rest basic IOs. Fill in sets as you can afford. Follow Up, Slash, Focus, Strike is a great leveling attack chain until you can drop Strike when recharge permits. And while Evis hits like a truck; using Follow Up, Spin, Shockwave handles my AoE needs. Hero Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.6.1.25 https://github.com/Crytilis/mids-reborn-hero-designer Click this DataLink to open the build! Final EA: Level 50 Magic Scrapper Primary Power Set: Claws Secondary Power Set: Energy Aura Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Flight Power Pool: Speed Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Strike -- SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(A), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(23), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(23) Level 1: Kinetic Shield -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def(3), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(3) Level 2: Slash -- Hct-Dmg/Rchg(A), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Hct-Acc/Rchg(7), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Hct-Dam%(9), AchHee-ResDeb%(43) Level 4: Dampening Field -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), ImpArm-ResDam(45), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(45), ImpArm-ResPsi(46), UnbGrd-Max HP%(50) Level 6: Power Shield -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def(11), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(11) Level 8: Follow Up -- SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprCrtStr-Dmg/Rchg(13), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), SprCrtStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), SprCrtStr-Rchg/+50% Crit(17) Level 10: Spin -- Arm-Dmg/Rchg(A), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17), Arm-Acc/Rchg(19), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Arm-Dam%(21), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(21) Level 12: Entropic Aura -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 14: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(50) Level 16: Energy Protection -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(46), ImpArm-ResDam(46), ImpArm-ResPsi(48) Level 18: Focus -- SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprScrStr-Dmg/Rchg(25), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), SprScrStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27), SprScrStr-Rchg/+Crit(29) Level 20: Kick -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A) Level 22: Tough -- Ags-Psi/Status(A), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(29), ImpArm-ResDam(31), ImpArm-ResPsi(45) Level 24: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def(31), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(31) Level 26: Energy Cloak -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def(33), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(33) Level 28: Energize -- Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(A), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(33), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(34), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(34), Pnc-Heal(34) Level 30: Fly -- WntGif-ResSlow(A) Level 32: Shockwave -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(36), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(36), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(37), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(37) Level 35: Energy Drain -- PwrTrns-EndMod(A), PwrTrns-Dam/Rech(37), PwrTrns-Dam/EndMod(39), PwrTrns-Dam/Acc/End(39), PwrTrns-Dam/Acc/Rech/End(39), PwrTrns-+Heal(48) Level 38: Focused Accuracy -- AdjTrg-ToHit(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(40), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(42), AdjTrg-EndRdx/Rchg(42), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(43), GssSynFr--Build%(43) Level 41: Physical Perfection -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-End%(42) Level 44: Hover -- ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(A) Level 47: Afterburner -- Rct-ResDam%(A) Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Critical Hit Level 1: Quick Form Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Clr-Stlth(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- HO:Micro(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(40), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(48) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-End%(40) ------------ | Copy & Paste this data into Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer to view the build | |-------------------------------------------------------------------| |MxDz;1470;691;1382;HEX;| |78DA65945B4F53411485E7B4A796B6145AB94B6F20D052A4502E268A862017A3D08| |404E36B3D96B1549BD2B418E5D17FA0A8F1CDDB83892FFE075FBDFE089F550C6AE2| |83A99BB3568B494F20DF99357BEF597BCE4C3377975ADF5CBC37AF8CB6C5A255AD6| |6377215AB5CD61557C6CA17724A9E969542C92AC69617DC32E8ACCF6733BAA8754A| |92EE54430D7149DFD0A5AA4E2D977425BF9B5DB85DB182974A5BBAA24B3BA9FA4BE| |BFAF67631B5A6AD72A194F7DB8395427E6B47463E8C8A8743AFFDBE51D67A33B85C| |2EE45217B63777B319ABBAA32BBBBDE26544FE0B87A6ECA766AA07A6526953997BE| |443B0FB11F9987AB7841B768E43050C5B7374925DE04D374354CD65C41DB6762C41| |8E822D49720C4CBE157698CA25F59DA86F3A7BE4256CAA5309615C38048E8F82E93| |F4ED4941C173DB9E8C94B4F5E7A2A8A27B7E1B03DB9AFA197568BBC0EB6E5C84D30| |A0C15B92EB613F9E33F01B380B1E9F23CF819DE7C97978738B371FBC29DF80C25E4| |A3D3F34C34F7FE9BFCAEEB545E2DB31E76C9F428DF17ADFDC8709F65F923A41FA0A| |BE436CEF7BF20378E223F9090C7D061D92DB815CD5711F7D3A45EBE2DA5DB3F015E| |2DA91FA37E0DAA6C4F670CF7BB8E711EE79843D79A4973EC6F43126C6981863BC12| |D3CFEFDD1F82B758181C8890513206FA64ED30BD87FBA195458B722FA253F80627A| |7C91972161C3A4D7E41DF3EF130A8703606F7A10DFD00470EC89FE42F70E2377845| |961FE6BAC34F5137FE0C1C7D4EBEE0197F49BE065FF9954AF01C24F618FB04F4483| |F63EC716C153D2AF199A2963A8036287193AC31799890F6A83419321BF75BFEE451| |51B3717B6BABC9C66C2DD91439D9A4A49B94E92665A649593B5A512E117A5B371BB| |F0FCAB0A33C01B9F5F4F2D52BB3CC30E604A6537D3FD21CC6003A8F5FE66DB88A93| |F4EDFFBC046EDAFE916618DCE13877F81FC664D38A| |-------------------------------------------------------------------|

Have some real world fun when you can!

I also ended up making a new alt. A space insect! Jax White a GASP Peacebringer!

Sign me up. No clue who I will use. Might need inspiration on a new alt.

Since I will miss at minimum the 2 following weeks I'm down for something on the 19th. We can work out the details this weekend.

I have Captain Jax, necro/dark with a fresh respec and ready*to roll. The all radiation TF was much fun. Took a bit to get back into playing what was my main mission teaming character from live.

I think on another server you can use your costume slots for minion appearances, but not on Homecoming.

Ranged minions are usually easier as they don't run in and die as much. Bots and Thugs. The second level Bot minions shield each other, the other bots(twice) and you. Cold/FF/Traps are the easier secondaries that give a bunch of defense to minions, plus the unique pet IOs for bonuses help keep them alive. Leadership pool can help with accuracy and defense too. If you keep them on follow and defensive stance, they will attack back what you agro. Once they get 'survivable' there's less to do as you are not constantly summoning. If your pets are in the defensive stance and close to you, dame you take is shared with them(body guard mechanic) so you can debuff/pull mobs without telling them to attack. You can summon all pets now, then use the upgrade powers once each and all pets get their extra powers. I'm sure Thermal/Sonic/Dark/Rad/etc. can all be good secondaries. I don't have much experience with other primaries, besides Mercs. They have low damage IMO. If I am around I will probably bring my Pirate Zombie Captain Jax (Necro/Dark). Wonder how ugly that build is...... Depending on how things shake out, we can PL people a few levels before/after Saturday's run or Sunday.

First instinct is to dust off the OG alt brought back from Issue 0 on Live. Poisonous Ice - Ice/Rad Controller But so many options Jaxon Flambeau - Rad/Fire Brute built for general content Jaxon Brand - Claws/Rad Scrapper Deacon Jax - Rad/Invul Brute Pull out Echo Jax again, Staff/Rad Stalker, Maybe redo this IO sets.... Probably figure out what exempts to 30 the best.

I settled on naming my new SR/Claws tanker Timber Wolf. Even took Beast Run over Ninja Run. 😃

Just curious did we get a head count for tomorrow yet? I'm planning on making it.

Regen certainly isn't a set it and forget it set like WP. The Instant Healing of days gone by is no more. I did dust off Regen for a DB/Regen build. It does have quite a bit of investment in getting Defenses as high as possible. But with Reconstruction, Dull Pain, IH, inspirations the set is very playable. Even without hundreds of millions of inf invested. I'm not expecting a top performer solo against any content, but something that can be fun on any team.

I didn't much care for how I had my Staff/Rad Stalker built, but then again I hadn't played him since last fall maybe. One of those I should have a Stalker and try out 2 sets I haven't played before. Got the idea idea to try Energy Melee again, but the cast times on the big hitters got thinking it would be to far from my wheel house. I skip Evis all the time, the only Claws power with a long recharge. Think I've settled on Ice/Shield for my second Homecoming Stalker and first on my 2nd account. Maybe he'll fit into an upcoming theme.

I'll admit most of my alts tend to fall into a few categories, how does this pair with Claws?, I don't have an alt with that power set, I don't have that arch type on this account. And the costume/concept tends to be on the bland side. Unless I find something awesome to 'borrow' like the snowman costume from the Bloody Comic Con farm for Jax Frost. So I don't have a lot of strong options for 'animals/robot/random dude' type themes. But those are fun themes to keep in the mix. I just may have something in the works for Saturday..... I do much prefer the types of themes that challenge the traditional tank/healer/dps mind set MMOs can get into. My old SG was a bunch of soloers with a few that refused to solo. We rarely had a lot of members online at once so we had planned days for off shoot groups on other servers that were Defender only and Tanker only. We did run a lot of Scrapper only TFs from our main SG. As long as people keep showing up I say the themes are working. Other ideas.... All Elemental (Water/Fire/Wind/Earth) All Melee All Ranged All Summoners (Pets from Patron Pools count as long as they can be summoned on the TF/SF) No Weapons Allowed Mass Confusion (Anyone with a Confuse, Fear, or Placate type power) Collateral Damage - Bring your best AoEers Bye Week - No Theme this week, bland heroes only

Indeed much fun running a non speedy LGTF for the first time in a while. Putting some thought into next week, have never had an animal themed alt. 😃

My first instinct is to use my Claws/Ice Scrapper - JaxFrost but I can fill out the TF with pretty much any class except PB.

All Sentinel Citadel was a blast. Didn't think I'd see someone that liked melee more than me plus had Provoke. Good times.

Mr.Power Pool Attack got a fresh respec last night and is ready to punch some council in the face! He's a Sentinel by build, but a Scrapper by heart.

It can be pricey but you can push your defense up to the 45% soft cap. Maybe consider a Spines/Ice Scrapper. The Scrapper Tier 9 gives good resistances for when you experience cascading Defense Debuffs. I find the armor set fun to play, with a slow aura, damage aura, Dull Pain/Heal, End Recovery ability. I like the Scrapper version more than the old Tank play style where once you get into trouble you pop Hibernate and wait it out.