Mashugana

Can someone help me understand how people turn Merits to Influence? I know there is a process but I cannot find something that explains the steps. And please speak to me as you would a small child or a golden retriever 🙂 How do you get/farm Merits? What do you buy with Merits and where? What do you convert that into and with what? What is the end product that you sell on the AH? Thanks all.

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I think i figured it out. I was running farms that did not spawn anything greater than a boss. I am now running 13147, it has Elite Bosses, and they are upping my inf/min by a lot. Thanks guys 🙂

Can you give me some advice on Spine/Fire farming for cash? I think I may have some of my difficulty settings wrong oe the wrong AE farm or the wrong rewards. But it seems like I make a lot less inf per minute than other people. I am AE farming at +4/8 at level 60+2 using this build I found the forums: This Villain build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.4.7 https://github.com/Reborn-Team/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Brute Primary Power Set: Spines Secondary Power Set: Fiery Aura Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Speed Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Lunge -- Hct-Dam%(A), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(42), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Hct-Acc/Rchg(42), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(43) Level 1: Fire Shield -- Ags-ResDam(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(3), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(3) Level 2: Blazing Aura -- Mlt-Acc/EndRdx(A), Obl-Dmg(5), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(5), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Obl-%Dam(9) Level 4: Spine Burst -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(11), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(15) Level 6: Healing Flames -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(17), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(17), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(19), Prv-Heal/Rchg(19), Prv-Absorb%(21) Level 8: Build Up -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(21), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(23) Level 10: Impale -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprWntBit-Dmg/Rchg(23), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(25), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(27), SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc(27) Level 12: Taunt -- MckBrt-Taunt(A), MckBrt-Taunt/Rchg(29), MckBrt-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(29), MckBrt-Acc/Rchg(31), MckBrt-Taunt/Rng(31), MckBrt-Rchg(31) Level 14: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 16: Plasma Shield -- Ags-ResDam(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(33), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(33) Level 18: Quills -- Arm-Dam%(A), Arm-Dmg(33), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Arm-Acc/Rchg(34), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(34), Erd-%Dam(36) Level 20: Consume -- MckBrt-Taunt(A), MckBrt-Taunt/Rchg(36), MckBrt-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(36), MckBrt-Acc/Rchg(37), MckBrt-Taunt/Rng(37), MckBrt-Rchg(37) Level 22: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 24: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(39) Level 26: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 28: Burn -- SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBrtFur-Rech/Fury%(39), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), SprBrtFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(40) Level 30: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 32: Throw Spines -- SprUnrFur-Rchg/+Regen/+End(A), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg(50) Level 35: Fiery Embrace -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(43) Level 38: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 41: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(43) Level 44: Electrifying Fences -- SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(A), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx(45), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(46), SprFrzBls-Rchg/ImmobProc(46) Level 47: Ball Lightning -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(48), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(48), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(50), Ann-ResDeb%(50) Level 49: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 1: Fury Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(9) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(11) 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 4: Ninja Run ------------ What should I set my difficulty settings to? Standard or Architect rewards? Arch villains on or off? Which AE map? Or would you tweak this build? I play very actively so I do not need an /afk farm. I'm happy to use every attack and inspiration. I have some cash to upgrade if need be. Thanks for any advice.

I got my first blaster (psi/psi) to level 41. It seems like there are waaaay too many attacks if I just need a solid PvE rotation. How do you choose which to take and which to slot? Do you look for the highest Dam per Activation Cycle? Some other metric? I think i just need to six slot about four powers to have a non-stop attack rotation. Then some utility powers for buffs, KB, etc. And maybe AoE. I feel spread out all over the plave - any advice for a psi/psi and for blasters in general on choosing your builds? TY guys.

I am leveling a sonic/sonic right now but I was also wondering if there is general advice - like to always take Tough and slot it with xxx enhancements or to take Combat Jumping and slot these xxx awesome +Def procs ty!

First, thank you Brasil. Second ty for the link to the @nemu builds - omg that is so helpful.

How can i make my blasters a little tougher for solo content at 50? I have over a billion inf so I can slot pretty much anything. I am sure it varies from blaster to blaster but what is your general advice? Tough with a specific attuned IO set? Some +Def powers? I am not sure how to build the layers to make my blasters a little sturdier - thanks for any advice 🙂

Its impossible to overstate how useful this is - I bookmarked this guide and come back to it often. Thanks for making sense of all this - you are an amazing teacher Yomo.

Thanks again everyone - I think I have a good starting point now and I can go where i need from here

I am new to level 50 builds - do you have any general advice? My SS/WP is about to hit 50 and I am working on the build. Questions: Do you usually take and slot every attack or just focus on 3-4 since Recharge will be so fast? Do you try to get to 65% S/L Def on every build? Do you try to get Melee or Ranged Def to 65%? Is there a minimum Global Recharge you go for? Etc. Kind people keep saying 'find the holes' and 'build what you like' but I am struggling with the basics. Thanks for any advice 🙂

How does this look for a general guide: Start with this and then see where the endurance, recharge, defense, and damage holes might be: Try to softcap S/L at 45% If ranged then try to softcap Ranged Defense at 45% Try to softcap Melee Defense at 45% If you have a lot of toggles then get +Recovery high Get Global Recharge low for long attacks to come up more often (look to IO set bonuses) Useful procs for all characters: Panacea Proc Miracle Proc Numina Proc Perf Shift Proc Perf Shift End Power Transfer End Power Transfer Health Glad Armor +3% Def Steadfast +3% Def Shield Wall +5% Reactive Def Scale Damage Resist 5 LotG if possible Did I miss any of your favorites like Blessing of Zepher or Karma? Thanks agian guys 🙂

Thanks everyone - this is amazingly helpful 🙂

Is there a guide to the numbers I am shooting for when I make a build in Mids? People keep saying to plan my builds in Mids but I have no guidelines. Are there certain goals you want for all characters (e.g. always get S/L Res to a certain number, always get global recharge to a certain number)? Are there specific numbers for roles (e.g. melee damage characters want X, Domintors always want Y for Permadom). Thanks for any advice 🙂

What are your favorite AE Fire Farms for just getting cash as quickly as possible? What are your favorites for leveling alts where the little lv 1 will have a safe spot to hide? I'm new to fire farming but I am enjoying it - thanks for any advice.

What is my next build goal? I am new to farming but I have a 50 spine/fire that I built using the Low Budget Fire Farm guide - I can do 4/8 but now I want to create a build that tears it up 🙂 What is the general spine/fire goal build? My farmer will never leave the AH - used only for money and leveling alts. thanks for any advice- I have about 200 million inf now so I think I can start building one of the end game elite builds - I'm psyched to see how far the math can go 🙂 Thank you

Thank you all so much - lots to digest and learn - i'll ask if I have more questions 🙂

I want to level an Ice/Ice blaster by running content for fun - are there tricks to help me survive? I remember blasters being squishy - do you do anything for defense in low levels? do you just slot offense like crazy and kill them before they kill you? Do you use any IO sets at level 25 or so? I do not want to level by teaming or fire farms - I have done a lot of that and I want to see some of the old stories. Thanks for any advice :)

Thank you!

There seem to be a handful of ways to level a new alt if you cannot bear doing King's Row or the Hollow's one more time - what are they? This is not for every character - usually I like to play them through the content - but sometimes I just need to get a new alt over the early game rough patch - especially support characters that do little damage. I think I know a few but I am not sure: P2W: Make sure I have the double XP and the free attacks for early levels DFB: quick task force to level 10 - look for teams forming in chat AE solo missions for XP: I think there are some designed for leveling from 1-25 or so - not sure how they work Fire Farm: I think i can kinda beg some nice lv 50 fire farmer to carry me but that feels...strange...I am not sure how to politely do this 🙂 TF: running all the TFs seems to be a good way to level too Solo missions: this seems to be the slowest - although I am doing it on several characters because it is the fun way Any others? Any advice on how to use the ideas above? I'd appreciate any advice or tips on how you level when the server is quiet and there are just no teams. Or I want to get a pure support controller to lv 32 quickly without losing my mind. Thanks all.

holy cow everyone - thank you! this explains a lot about end game and some of the math that I did not know. Naturally now I need to make a blaster AND a sent but hey - that's what heroes do

I am not sure if I want to go Blaster or Sentinel. I want to get a character to 50 and use it as my general 'main' character. I want to run content, be useful on teams, run solo, etc. I do not need a maxed out perfect build for this character. I love leveling the Sentinel because he feels much more survivable. I can run story arcs and bank missions solo when there are no teams forming - I struggle to do that with a Blaster. Will I regret that at 50 once a Blaster gets some survive-ability? Is Sent DPS at 50 significantly lower than a Blaster once IO sets are ion the game? Or is that damage difference only really noticeable in min/max builds? Thanks for any advice. I'd hate to have a fun ride to 50 with a Sentinel only to regret the weak damage for the much longer time spent at 50. Also, I may be over thinking it 🙂

Thank you guys!

How does a dome play differently from a controller while leveling, on teams, solo, and end game content? I love controllers - and when they added the damage boost for held targets I loved that controllers could solo...slowly. But now that Doms are available to me I wonder if I would like Doms better. I am not asking if Doms or Controllers are BETTER. I am sure both are fun and I'll play both. But I wonder - what do you like about Doms vs Controllers? What do Doms not do as well? Thanks for any guidance as I try Doms for the first time 🙂 PS: I have the same question about Defenders vs Corruptors if anyone has an opinion on the pro/con difference between them I'd love to know that too 🙂

I want my F1 button to always use health insp of any size. That way I can just hammer F1 when I need health. I can do the same for Damage on F2, Luck on F3, etc. Is there a macro to use any of the Health insp i have? Or is there another way to do this? Thanks!