Nalerenn

So I've been doing a bit of digging around on a Mercs/Traps build for a MM (Yes, I know), and I'm wondering how well this setup would run. I'm honestly clueless about overall build design and mostly cannibalized bits and pieces here and there to build around a theme. In this case, a sort of military commander who supports the squad with gadgetry and serums more than with direct combat. In terms of slots, I feel like I can likely do better... I'm pretty sure something's gone wrong somewhere. Mostly, I'm looking for something built around PvE with solo potential. Maybe not AVs and GMs level of solo-ability, mind you. Unless there's some trick I'm missing, but from what I've read of how Mercs run, I doubt it. Anyone willing to lend a hand in refining this a bit? This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.1.2.5 https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn Level 50 Technology Mastermind Primary Power Set: Mercenaries Secondary Power Set: Traps Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Experimentation Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery Hero Profile: ------------ Level 1: Soldiers (A) Soulbound Allegiance - Damage (3) Soulbound Allegiance - Damage/Recharge (3) Soulbound Allegiance - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (5) Soulbound Allegiance - Accuracy/Recharge (5) Soulbound Allegiance - Damage/Endurance (7) Soulbound Allegiance - Chance for Build Up Level 1: Web Grenade (A) Gravitational Anchor - Immobilize (7) Gravitational Anchor - Accuracy/Immobilize/Recharge (9) Gravitational Anchor - Immobilize/Endurance Level 2: Caltrops (A) Impeded Swiftness - Accuracy/Endurance (9) Impeded Swiftness - Endurance/Recharge/Slow (40) Bombardment - Chance for Fire Damage Level 4: Triage Beacon (A) Preventive Medicine - Heal (46) Preventive Medicine - Heal/Endurance (46) Preventive Medicine - Endurance/RechargeTime (48) Preventive Medicine - Heal/RechargeTime (48) Preventive Medicine - Heal/RechargeTime/Endurance (48) Preventive Medicine - Chance for +Absorb Level 6: Equip Mercenary (A) Endurance Reduction IO Level 8: Boxing (A) Empty Level 10: Acid Mortar (A) Analyze Weakness - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge (11) Shield Breaker - Accuracy/Defense Debuff (11) Shield Breaker - Accuracy/Recharge (19) Shield Breaker - Defense Debuff/Endurance/Recharge (19) Shield Breaker - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge (21) Shield Breaker - Chance for Lethal Damage Level 12: Spec Ops (A) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Damage/Endurance (13) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (13) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Damage/Endurance/Recharge (15) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (15) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Recharge/Pet +AoE Defense Aura (17) Achilles' Heel - Chance for Res Debuff Level 14: Tough (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance (42) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance (42) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime (50) Unbreakable Guard - +Max HP (50) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All) (50) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3% Level 16: Force Field Generator (A) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance (21) Red Fortune - Defense/Recharge (23) Red Fortune - Endurance/Recharge (23) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance/Recharge (25) Red Fortune - Defense (25) Red Fortune - Endurance Level 18: Weave (A) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance (42) Red Fortune - Defense/Recharge (43) Red Fortune - Endurance/Recharge (43) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance/Recharge (43) Red Fortune - Defense (45) Red Fortune - Endurance Level 20: Poison Trap (A) Superior Entomb - Endurance/Recharge (37) Superior Entomb - Accuracy/Hold/Endurance (40) Superior Entomb - Accuracy/Hold/Endurance/Recharge (40) Lockdown - Chance for +2 Mag Hold Level 22: Maneuvers (A) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance (34) Red Fortune - Defense/Recharge (34) Red Fortune - Endurance/Recharge (34) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance/Recharge (37) Red Fortune - Defense (37) Red Fortune - Endurance Level 24: Assault (A) Endurance Reduction IO Level 26: Commando (A) Sovereign Right - Accuracy/Damage (27) Sovereign Right - Damage/Endurance (27) Sovereign Right - Accuracy/Endurance (29) Sovereign Right - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (29) Sovereign Right - Accuracy (31) Sovereign Right - Resistance Bonus Level 28: Seeker Drones (A) Accuracy IO Level 30: Tactics (A) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff (31) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge (31) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge/Endurance (33) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Recharge/Endurance (33) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Endurance (33) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Chance for Build Up Level 32: Tactical Upgrade (A) Endurance Reduction IO Level 35: Scorpion Shield (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed (36) Reactive Defenses - Defense (36) Reactive Defenses - Defense/Endurance (36) Reactive Defenses - Defense/Endurance/RechargeTime Level 38: Trip Mine (A) Armageddon - Damage (39) Armageddon - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (39) Armageddon - Damage/Endurance (39) Armageddon - Chance for Fire Damage Level 41: Experimental Injection (A) Recharge Reduction IO Level 44: Speed of Sound (A) Blessing of the Zephyr - Knockback Reduction (4 points) Level 47: Adrenal Booster (A) Recharge Reduction IO Level 49: Vengeance (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed Level 1: Brawl (A) Empty Level 1: Sprint (A) Celerity - +Stealth Level 1: Supremacy Level 2: Rest (A) Interrupt Reduction IO Level 1: Swift (A) Run Speed IO Level 1: Health (A) Panacea - +Hit Points/Endurance (45) Numina's Convalesence - +Regeneration/+Recovery (46) Miracle - +Recovery Level 1: Hurdle (A) Jumping IO Level 1: Stamina (A) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End (17) Power Transfer - EndMod (45) Power Transfer - Chance to Heal Self Level 1: Soldier Level 1: Medic Level 12: Spec Ops Level 26: Commando Level 50: Portal Jockey Level 50: Task Force Commander Level 50: The Atlas Medallion Level 50: Freedom Phalanx Reserve Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon Level 50: Diamagnetic Core Flawless Interface Level 50: Robotic Drones Radial Superior Ally Level 50: Mighty Radial Final Judgement Level 50: Ageless Core Epiphany ------------

Oh man, I know that pain. I'm on disability for anxiety/depression myself. Here's hoping City of has helped, and I sent a little something your way. Thanks again for the build!

Been looking for a Broadsword/Shield Defense Brute for a while now, wondering if you have something in there? Preferrably with some of the Leadership pool to be a sort of 'lead from the fore' concept, but if I remember right the combination of sets can be a bit end-heavy... Maybe something can be worked out with that, I'm not great on the theorycrafting of builds beyond 'I have a concept I want to try and make as viable as possible'. Also, you got like a tip jar or something? The rate you put these builds out is like it's your job or something, seriously...

This might be something I'm missing here, but any reason in particular you're not using ATOs in this build? Form Empowerment seems like a decent buff to throw in somewhere to me, same with the global absorb chance.

So this is a very minor QOL thing, but I got to thinking when playing my Kheldian today. It'd be nice if certain self-targeting prestige powers were able to be used while shapeshifted. I'm talking stuff like Reveal, Inner Inspiration, etc. The utility powers, more or less, but some others could also work if there's call for it. Since Leo made T1/T2 powers useable in shapeshift forms, it certainly seems doable. Thoughts? Or other powers folks would want added in?

Did a few changes based on your suggestions. This is the updated build I'm looking at... Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Lion Rampant: Level 50 Magic Tanker Primary Power Set: Shield Defense Secondary Power Set: Super Strength Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leadership Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Deflection (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense (3) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance (7) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (33) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/Endurance (45) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3% (48) Impervious Skin - Status Resistance Level 1: Jab (A) Superior Gauntleted Fist - RechargeTime/+Absorb (5) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Accuracy/Damage (13) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Damage/RechargeTime (17) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Accuracy/Damage/RechargeTime (37) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime (37) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime Level 2: Battle Agility (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense (3) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance (9) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (19) Shield Wall - +Res (Teleportation), +5% Res (All) (36) Reactive Defenses - Scaling Resist Damage Level 4: True Grit (A) Impervious Skin - Status Resistance (5) Impervium Armor - Psionic Resistance (7) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All) (13) Panacea - +Hit Points/Endurance (46) Panacea - Heal (46) Panacea - Heal/Endurance Level 6: Active Defense (A) Recharge Reduction IO Level 8: Punch (A) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage (9) Mako's Bite - Damage/Endurance (15) Mako's Bite - Damage/Recharge (19) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge (37) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (40) Mako's Bite - Chance of Damage(Lethal) Level 10: Haymaker (A) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage (11) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance (11) Crushing Impact - Damage/Recharge (17) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (43) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance Level 12: Against All Odds (A) Endurance Reduction IO Level 14: Super Jump (A) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range (46) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range/Endurance Level 16: Taunt (A) Mocking Beratement - Taunt (34) Mocking Beratement - Taunt/Recharge (34) Mocking Beratement - Taunt/Recharge/Range (36) Mocking Beratement - Accuracy/Recharge (36) Mocking Beratement - Taunt/Range Level 18: Combat Jumping (A) Kismet - Accuracy +6% Level 20: Knockout Blow (A) Superior Might of the Tanker - Accuracy/Damage (23) Superior Might of the Tanker - Damage/Recharge (23) Superior Might of the Tanker - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (29) Superior Might of the Tanker - Damage/Endurance/Recharge (48) Superior Might of the Tanker - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (48) Superior Might of the Tanker - Recharge/Chance for +Res(All) Level 22: Kick (A) Damage Increase IO Level 24: Tough (A) Unbreakable Guard - +Max HP (25) Impervium Armor - Psionic Resistance (25) Impervious Skin - Status Resistance Level 26: Weave (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense (27) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance (27) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed Level 28: Rage (A) Recharge Reduction IO (29) Recharge Reduction IO Level 30: Shield Charge (A) Obliteration - Damage (31) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge (31) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge (31) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (45) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (45) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage Level 32: Acrobatics (A) Endurance Reduction IO Level 35: Conserve Power (A) Recharge Reduction IO Level 38: Foot Stomp (A) Armageddon - Damage (39) Armageddon - Damage/Recharge (39) Armageddon - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (39) Armageddon - Accuracy/Recharge (40) Armageddon - Damage/Endurance (40) Armageddon - Chance for Fire Damage Level 41: Physical Perfection (A) Numina's Convalesence - Heal (42) Numina's Convalesence - +Regeneration/+Recovery (42) Numina's Convalesence - Heal/Endurance (42) Performance Shifter - EndMod (43) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge (43) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End Level 44: Assault (A) Endurance Reduction IO (50) Endurance Reduction IO Level 47: Grant Cover (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (50) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance Level 49: Tactics (A) Endurance Reduction IO (50) Endurance Reduction IO Level 1: Brawl (A) Damage Increase IO Level 1: Gauntlet Level 1: Prestige Power Dash (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Slide (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Quick (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Rush (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Surge (A) Empty Level 1: Sprint (A) Celerity - +Stealth Level 2: Rest (A) Interrupt Reduction IO Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift (A) Run Speed IO Level 2: Health (A) Miracle - Heal (21) Miracle - Heal/Endurance (33) Miracle - Heal/Recharge (33) Miracle - +Recovery (34) Regenerative Tissue - +Regeneration Level 2: Hurdle (A) Jumping IO Level 2: Stamina (A) Performance Shifter - EndMod (15) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge (21) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve Level 0: Portal Jockey Level 0: Task Force Commander Level 0: The Atlas Medallion Level 50: Barrier Radial Epiphany Level 50: Mighty Radial Final Judgement Level 50: Vigor Core Paragon Level 50: Melee Core Embodiment ------------ ------------ Set Bonus Totals: 10% DamageBuff(Smashing) 10% DamageBuff(Lethal) 10% DamageBuff(Fire) 10% DamageBuff(Cold) 10% DamageBuff(Energy) 10% DamageBuff(Negative) 10% DamageBuff(Toxic) 10% DamageBuff(Psionic) 16% Defense(Melee) 12.88% Defense(Smashing) 12.88% Defense(Lethal) 9.13% Defense(Fire) 9.13% Defense(Cold) 8.5% Defense(Energy) 8.5% Defense(Negative) 6% Defense(Psionic) 11% Defense(Ranged) 7.56% Defense(AoE) 5.4% Max End 31% Enhancement(Accuracy) 5% Enhancement(Heal) 60% Enhancement(RechargeTime) 15% SpeedFlying 449.8 HP (24%) HitPoints 15% JumpHeight 15% SpeedJumping MezResist(Confused) 111.3% MezResist(Held) 111.3% MezResist(Immobilized) 111.3% MezResist(Sleep) 111.3% MezResist(Stunned) 111.3% MezResist(Terrorized) 111.3% 10.5% (0.18 End/sec) Recovery 78% (6.09 HP/sec) Regeneration 26.75% Resistance(Smashing) 26.75% Resistance(Lethal) 17% Resistance(Fire) 17% Resistance(Cold) 11% Resistance(Energy) 11% Resistance(Negative) 18.5% Resistance(Toxic) 30.5% Resistance(Psionic) 0% Resistance(Smashing) 0% Resistance(Lethal) 0% Resistance(Fire) 0% Resistance(Cold) 0% Resistance(Energy) 0% Resistance(Negative) 0% Resistance(Toxic) 0% Resistance(Psionic) 15% SpeedRunning | Copy & Paste this data into Mids' Hero Designer to view the build | |-------------------------------------------------------------------| |MxDz;1584;716;1432;HEX;| |78DA6594CB5213511086CF241343C20402210448220917B907822CBCBB908002A98| |AA2EE2C1CE0901988432A13AB646995D7AD2E5C5A6E5DF8003E881778062F55AE2C| |C5D899BF2153E454C177A6FB74F77FBA67927F34AF7D587C7C5528DAB5926EDB6BB| |7756B47567C79BD686E085ADA8AB96BA56EE90FCABA55F5932189136BF3724B5AB6| |CCAC1AA62C6D1E3DC6D99B972549BE8765DAAF562BD22A560DA11576774B9915A99| |74DAB18721E16CCA251A5A7F623D7A6ACD88659D6D85BB5A46D477265732393B364| |A5B8B796D7EDAAACECF5909459FA9B0FD13FA5AEB4E6135DB4C9AAC213064F45C15| |43731A98AC918389DE4E7A0E045B12F55E7ACFA04D49E82E167E0D073E60B304775| |15D4559513755BB86EE7B2D7E1E02F708162BCACD5CB1AD431E208699DC5192D0D4| |EA598097091627DD02A7C13023ED2EF67FDFE2DD85A8A609B01769AE0D03638B203| |662836805835701FB6A0CE5C07C31BE0F826789D34B43A97AE89D6346C311210421| |E25B4EF81AE03709A6AB4738D7603B6B4C9DC0607779825B09BF275A047A2E35038| |3DCA529E08F72DF209FDE8FECCFC0226BE82D3FBCC03D043F9A2DCB768129ABD648| |B219F27F61BE77A780E3D4773A133BD7CA697E7DBC7F3EDE3F9CE92AEB8F3F2D594| |38CF24C15CA6A6247936C93FB8DBE9BFCC43E63F70B2C614AC856AF7730FFAB9CF6| |FC935C0F718E01A73547F986B0C9F438E33E799179817C1914BCCCBE07BD237CA3D| |1DBD83FB8CDD65DE64BEC2D9F1D7CC376027E99B40AC32C1FAB2CC25CA9B615F86F| |B94E5BE45286E867D3327E212EAF1B788C6D5EBABC7DF766DDCEDAFD112334D966C| |93E56C9365AEC9B2E2B60470C382CA85C9A6C4A1261016F5F9386ABE058FBF7EA14| |CC1FF23E8FA45B881B7A92B07A616994B60FA0ADEB2EFEE3CA3C8F3B361F3283C81| |369E40174FA010ACF7105AEEB9F6BA6BBFEEDA3BEB5D8462F902C618EDDDCE132B1| |A6BF83F0E34F6FF01729AFD08| |-------------------------------------------------------------------|

I've had a build along those lines, though I don't seem to have the formatted post available. Might be a bit tough to read, and I've no idea exactly how effective it is, but here's the one I use... Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Level 50 Magic Brute Primary Power Set: Titan Weapons Secondary Power Set: Fiery Aura Power Pool: Flight Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Hero Profile: ------------ Level 1: Crushing Blow (A) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage (3) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance (13) Crushing Impact - Damage/Recharge (13) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (31) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance/Recharge Level 1: Fire Shield (A) Aegis - Resistance (3) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance (5) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge Level 2: Blazing Aura (A) Obliteration - Damage (5) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge (7) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge (7) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (9) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (9) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage Level 4: Healing Flames (A) Doctored Wounds - Heal (11) Doctored Wounds - Recharge (19) Doctored Wounds - Heal/Endurance (21) Doctored Wounds - Heal/Recharge (21) Doctored Wounds - Endurance/Recharge Level 6: Titan Sweep (A) Obliteration - Damage (23) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge (23) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge (25) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (25) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (27) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage Level 8: Build Momentum (A) Recharge Reduction IO (27) Recharge Reduction IO Level 10: Fly (A) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range/Endurance (46) Blessing of the Zephyr - Knockback Reduction (4 points) (48) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range Level 12: Hasten (A) Recharge Reduction IO (29) Recharge Reduction IO (50) Recharge Reduction IO Level 14: Hover (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (15) Luck of the Gambler - Defense (29) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance Level 16: Combat Jumping (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed Level 18: Temperature Protection (A) Aegis - Resistance/Recharge (19) Aegis - Resistance (31) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance Level 20: Consume (A) Mocking Beratement - Taunt (33) Mocking Beratement - Recharge (33) Mocking Beratement - Taunt/Recharge (33) Mocking Beratement - Taunt/Recharge/Range (34) Mocking Beratement - Accuracy/Recharge (34) Mocking Beratement - Taunt/Range Level 22: Plasma Shield (A) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All) (31) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3% Level 24: Afterburner (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed Level 26: Whirling Smash (A) Obliteration - Damage (34) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge (36) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge (36) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (36) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (37) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage Level 28: Burn (A) Superior Brute's Fury - Accuracy/Damage (37) Superior Brute's Fury - Damage/Recharge (37) Superior Brute's Fury - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (39) Superior Brute's Fury - Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime (39) Superior Brute's Fury - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (39) Superior Brute's Fury - Recharge/Fury Bonus Level 30: Taunt (A) Perfect Zinger - Taunt (45) Perfect Zinger - Taunt/Recharge (46) Perfect Zinger - Taunt/Range Level 32: Arc of Destruction (A) Obliteration - Damage (40) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge (40) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge (40) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (42) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (42) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage Level 35: Fiery Embrace (A) Recharge Reduction IO (42) Recharge Reduction IO Level 38: Superior Conditioning (A) Performance Shifter - EndMod (43) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End (43) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy (46) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge Level 41: Physical Perfection (A) Healing IO (43) Healing IO (45) Endurance Modification IO (45) Endurance Modification IO Level 44: Boxing (A) Accuracy IO Level 47: Tough (A) Aegis - Resistance (48) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance (48) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge Level 49: Weave (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense (50) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (50) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance Level 1: Brawl (A) Accuracy IO Level 1: Fury Level 1: Sprint (A) Endurance Reduction IO Level 2: Rest (A) Interrupt Reduction IO Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift (A) Run Speed IO Level 2: Health (A) Panacea - +Hit Points/Endurance (11) Numina's Convalesence - +Regeneration/+Recovery Level 2: Hurdle (A) Jumping IO Level 2: Stamina (A) Performance Shifter - EndMod (15) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End (17) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy (17) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge Level 1: Momentum Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve Level 0: Portal Jockey Level 0: Task Force Commander Level 0: The Atlas Medallion Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon Level 50: Reactive Radial Flawless Interface Level 50: Pyronic Core Final Judgement Level 50: Ageless Core Epiphany ------------

So I mentioned this in a Tanker thread with a similar powerset, but apparently making builds when sleep deprived is a bad idea. Because I accidentally made a Brute. Rather than just toss the build, I figured I'd share it here and see what folks think, maybe tweak it a bit in case anyone else wants to run this set... Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Lion Rampant: Level 50 Mutation Brute Primary Power Set: Super Strength Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Speed Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Punch (A) Touch of Death - Accuracy/Damage (3) Touch of Death - Damage/Endurance (3) Touch of Death - Damage/Recharge (5) Touch of Death - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (5) Touch of Death - Damage/Endurance/Recharge (7) Touch of Death - Chance of Damage(Negative) Level 1: Deflection (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (7) Red Fortune - Defense (9) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance (9) Red Fortune - Endurance (11) Red Fortune - Defense/Recharge (11) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance/Recharge Level 2: Haymaker (A) Touch of Death - Accuracy/Damage (13) Touch of Death - Damage/Endurance (13) Touch of Death - Damage/Recharge (15) Touch of Death - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (15) Touch of Death - Damage/Endurance/Recharge (17) Touch of Death - Chance of Damage(Negative) Level 4: Battle Agility (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (21) Red Fortune - Defense (23) Red Fortune - Endurance (23) Red Fortune - Defense/Recharge (25) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance (25) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance/Recharge Level 6: True Grit (A) Miracle - Heal (27) Healing IO (29) Miracle - +Recovery Level 8: Knockout Blow (A) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage (31) Mako's Bite - Damage/Endurance (31) Mako's Bite - Damage/Recharge (31) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge (33) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (33) Mako's Bite - Chance of Damage(Lethal) Level 10: Active Defense (A) Recharge Reduction IO Level 12: Combat Jumping (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (50) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance Level 14: Taunt (A) Perfect Zinger - Chance for Psi Damage Level 16: Against All Odds (A) Endurance Reduction IO (50) Endurance Reduction IO Level 18: Rage (A) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff (33) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge (34) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge/Endurance (34) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Recharge/Endurance (34) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Chance for Build Up (36) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Endurance Level 20: Phalanx Fighting (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (48) Luck of the Gambler - Defense Level 22: Boxing (A) Focused Smite - Damage/Endurance Level 24: Tough (A) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance (36) Aegis - Resistance (36) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge (37) Aegis - Resistance/Recharge (37) Aegis - Endurance/Recharge Level 26: Hasten (A) Recharge Reduction IO (45) Recharge Reduction IO Level 28: Grant Cover (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (48) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance Level 30: Weave (A) Red Fortune - Defense (37) Red Fortune - Endurance (39) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance (39) Red Fortune - Defense/Recharge (39) Red Fortune - Endurance/Recharge (40) Red Fortune - Defense/Endurance/Recharge Level 32: Foot Stomp (A) Scirocco's Dervish - Accuracy/Damage (40) Scirocco's Dervish - Damage/Endurance (40) Scirocco's Dervish - Damage/Recharge (42) Scirocco's Dervish - Accuracy/Recharge (42) Scirocco's Dervish - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (42) Force Feedback - Chance for +Recharge Level 35: Shield Charge (A) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (43) Obliteration - Damage (43) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge (43) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge (45) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (45) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage Level 38: Superior Conditioning (A) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End Level 41: Physical Perfection (A) Healing IO (50) Endurance Modification IO Level 44: Focused Accuracy (A) Endurance Reduction IO Level 47: One with the Shield (A) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3% Level 49: Super Jump (A) Jumping IO Level 2: Swift (A) Run Speed IO Level 2: Health (A) Numina's Convalesence - Heal/Endurance (17) Numina's Convalesence - Endurance/Recharge (19) Numina's Convalesence - Heal/Recharge (46) Numina's Convalesence - Heal/Endurance/Recharge (46) Numina's Convalesence - Heal (48) Numina's Convalesence - +Regeneration/+Recovery Level 2: Hurdle (A) Jumping IO Level 2: Stamina (A) Performance Shifter - EndMod (19) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge (21) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy/Recharge (27) Performance Shifter - Accuracy/Recharge (29) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy (46) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End Level 1: Brawl (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Dash (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Slide (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Quick (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Rush (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Surge (A) Empty Level 1: Fury Level 1: Sprint (A) Celerity - +Stealth Level 2: Rest (A) Recharge Reduction IO Level 4: Ninja Run Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve Level 0: Portal Jockey Level 0: Task Force Commander Level 0: The Atlas Medallion ------------

...So apparently I was so tired when I posted that build, I didn't even notice it was a Brute. Whoops. I'll probably move the build over to the Brute forum in case someone out there wants to use it, but in the meantime, anyone able to share a proper SD/SS Tanker build? [ADDITION] So, here's a quick thing I threw together. Made a stab at IO sets, but I'm no expert when it comes to how to slot tankers. Comments and advice greatly appreciated! Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Lion Rampant: Level 50 Magic Tanker Primary Power Set: Shield Defense Secondary Power Set: Super Strength Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leadership Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Deflection (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense (3) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance (7) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (33) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/Endurance (45) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3% (48) Steadfast Protection - Knockback Protection Level 1: Jab (A) Hecatomb - Damage/Recharge (5) Hecatomb - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (13) Hecatomb - Accuracy/Recharge (17) Hecatomb - Damage/Endurance (37) Hecatomb - Chance of Damage(Negative) (37) Perfect Zinger - Chance for Psi Damage Level 2: Battle Agility (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense (3) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance (9) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed Level 4: True Grit (A) Aegis - Resistance (5) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance (7) Aegis - Resistance/Recharge (13) Numina's Convalesence - Heal (46) Numina's Convalesence - Heal/Endurance (46) Numina's Convalesence - Heal/Recharge Level 6: Active Defense (A) Recharge Reduction IO Level 8: Punch (A) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage (9) Mako's Bite - Damage/Endurance (15) Mako's Bite - Damage/Recharge (19) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge (37) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (40) Mako's Bite - Chance of Damage(Lethal) Level 10: Haymaker (A) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage (11) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance (11) Crushing Impact - Damage/Recharge (17) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (43) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance Level 12: Against All Odds (A) Endurance Reduction IO Level 14: Super Jump (A) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range (46) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range/Endurance Level 16: Taunt (A) Mocking Beratement - Taunt (34) Mocking Beratement - Taunt/Recharge (34) Mocking Beratement - Taunt/Recharge/Range (36) Mocking Beratement - Accuracy/Recharge (36) Mocking Beratement - Taunt/Range (36) Mocking Beratement - Recharge Level 18: Combat Jumping (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (19) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance Level 20: Knockout Blow (A) Superior Might of the Tanker - Accuracy/Damage (23) Superior Might of the Tanker - Damage/Recharge (23) Superior Might of the Tanker - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (29) Superior Might of the Tanker - Damage/Endurance/Recharge (48) Superior Might of the Tanker - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (48) Superior Might of the Tanker - Recharge/Chance for +Res(All) Level 22: Kick (A) Damage Increase IO Level 24: Tough (A) Aegis - Resistance (25) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance (25) Aegis - Resistance/Recharge Level 26: Weave (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense (27) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance (27) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed Level 28: Rage (A) Recharge Reduction IO (29) Recharge Reduction IO Level 30: Shield Charge (A) Obliteration - Damage (31) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge (31) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge (31) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (45) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (45) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage Level 32: Phalanx Fighting (A) Kismet - Accuracy +6% Level 35: Conserve Power (A) Recharge Reduction IO Level 38: Foot Stomp (A) Armageddon - Damage (39) Armageddon - Damage/Recharge (39) Armageddon - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (39) Armageddon - Accuracy/Recharge (40) Armageddon - Damage/Endurance (40) Armageddon - Chance for Fire Damage Level 41: Physical Perfection (A) Numina's Convalesence - Heal (42) Numina's Convalesence - +Regeneration/+Recovery (42) Numina's Convalesence - Heal/Endurance (42) Performance Shifter - EndMod (43) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge (43) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End Level 44: Assault (A) Endurance Reduction IO (50) Endurance Reduction IO Level 47: Grant Cover (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (50) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance Level 49: Tactics (A) Endurance Reduction IO (50) Endurance Reduction IO Level 1: Brawl (A) Damage Increase IO Level 1: Gauntlet Level 1: Prestige Power Dash (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Slide (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Quick (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Rush (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Surge (A) Empty Level 1: Sprint (A) Celerity - +Stealth Level 2: Rest (A) Interrupt Reduction IO Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift (A) Run Speed IO Level 2: Health (A) Miracle - Heal (21) Miracle - Heal/Endurance (33) Miracle - Heal/Recharge (33) Miracle - +Recovery (34) Regenerative Tissue - +Regeneration Level 2: Hurdle (A) Jumping IO Level 2: Stamina (A) Performance Shifter - EndMod (15) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge (21) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve Level 0: Portal Jockey Level 0: Task Force Commander Level 0: The Atlas Medallion Level 50: Support Radial Embodiment Level 50: Barrier Radial Epiphany Level 50: Mighty Radial Final Judgement Level 50: Resilient Radial Paragon ------------ ------------ Set Bonus Totals: 10% DamageBuff(Smashing) 10% DamageBuff(Lethal) 10% DamageBuff(Fire) 10% DamageBuff(Cold) 10% DamageBuff(Energy) 10% DamageBuff(Negative) 10% DamageBuff(Toxic) 10% DamageBuff(Psionic) 8% Defense(Melee) 7.38% Defense(Smashing) 7.38% Defense(Lethal) 12.38% Defense(Fire) 12.38% Defense(Cold) 5.5% Defense(Energy) 5.5% Defense(Negative) 3% Defense(Psionic) 8% Defense(Ranged) 7.69% Defense(AoE) 1.8% Max End 46% Enhancement(Accuracy) 5% Enhancement(Heal) 85% Enhancement(RechargeTime) 30% SpeedFlying 372.5 HP (19.88%) HitPoints 30% JumpHeight 30% SpeedJumping Knockback (Mag -4) Knockup (Mag -4) MezResist(Confused) 68.75% MezResist(Held) 68.75% MezResist(Immobilized) 68.75% MezResist(Sleep) 68.75% MezResist(Stunned) 68.75% MezResist(Terrorized) 68.75% 12% (0.2 End/sec) Recovery 74% (5.78 HP/sec) Regeneration 15.75% Resistance(Smashing) 15.75% Resistance(Lethal) 12% Resistance(Fire) 12% Resistance(Cold) 13.5% Resistance(Toxic) 13.5% Resistance(Psionic) 30% SpeedRunning

So this is my first attempt at a build, and likely sucks quite a bit. From what I recall, SS is quite the end-hog, and SD won't help in that matter, so I took Energy Mastery to try and overcome the worst of it. My main concern though is with the slotting and sets. I'm really at a loss when it comes to that sort of thing, so I hope some folks can give some feedback and advice on that. Or if need-be, throw this whole thing out and rebuild it to be far better. Oh, plus I'd like a bit of advice when it comes to the Incarnate abilities, something I never got to play with in live. [build scrubbed - Accidentally made Brute]

I've always been under the impression SR was too 'all or nothing'... Was that changed? Plus my idea was to offset downtime with WP's passives, being able to recover endurance between fights, etc.

This was changed, actually. If you get the Villain Disruptor/Hero Destroyer badge, a new contact is added that'll allow you to reo-do the Mayhem/Safeguard missions without the need to do paper missions.

Pure heroes and villains can't team together outside of cooperative zones like the Rikti War Zone, if I recall, but Vigilantes and Rogues can team with anyone, they just need to visit the zones of those they want to team with.

I'm currently running Savage Melee/Willpower, but I'm considering shifting to /Regen for theme reasons, just as soon as I can figure out how I want to properly slot it. Problem is I have no idea what I'm doing, and I think I recall some folks mentioning Regen being weak on Stalkers because of their low HP pool overall... So I'm really not sure.

Yeah, I tried to make a more Greek-looking satyr, but sadly the feet can't be colored separately from the body, and there's no skin tone options for tights.