Nightmarer

Also, being the pets melee almost exclusively, I think Storm could make a good combo with Beast Mastery

I tried it but felt way too squishy for my taste so I deleted it in the mid 20's. I think lack of synergy was part of the problem so now trying DM/Bio and looking for something to pair Savage Melee with, probbaly Fire buty still undecided.

Yep, they're just mules for the LotG.

For Alpha, Cardiac Core Paragon is a must in my opinion, turns the endurance management a piece of cake and rounds up your resistances. For Judgement, well, you're melee so I'd go Void. For Interface I'd go Diamagnetic (the one that debuffs their To Hit to add up with the one your attacks already have). For Lore and Destiny, no idea, whichever you like best and for Hybrid, either the +def toggle to get you to the incarnate softcap or the +res one. Btw, tweaked the build around, more rchg, better resistances to some dmg, more HP softcapped to melee instead of S/L but really close to S/L softcap anyway: Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Brute Primary Power Set: Dark Melee Secondary Power Set: Dark Armor Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Flight Power Pool: Concealment Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Smite (A) Hecatomb - Damage (5) Hecatomb - Damage/Recharge (15) Hecatomb - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (40) Hecatomb - Accuracy/Recharge (40) Hecatomb - Damage/Endurance Level 1: Dark Embrace (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime (3) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance (3) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance (34) Unbreakable Guard - +Max HP (42) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance (43) Unbreakable Guard - Endurance/RechargeTime Level 2: Death Shroud (A) Multi-Strike - Accuracy/Endurance (7) Multi-Strike - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (19) Multi-Strike - Damage/Endurance Level 4: Murky Cloud (A) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3% (5) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All) (7) Gladiator's Armor - Resistance (34) Gladiator's Armor - End/Resist Level 6: Shadow Maul (A) Superior Unrelenting Fury - RechargeTime/+Regen/+End (19) Superior Unrelenting Fury - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime (23) Superior Unrelenting Fury - Accuracy/Damage (23) Superior Unrelenting Fury - Damage/RechargeTime (25) Superior Unrelenting Fury - Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime (42) Superior Unrelenting Fury - Accuracy/Damage/RechargeTime Level 8: Siphon Life (A) Superior Brute's Fury - Accuracy/Damage (9) Superior Brute's Fury - Damage/Recharge (9) Superior Brute's Fury - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (11) Superior Brute's Fury - Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime (15) Superior Brute's Fury - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (25) Superior Brute's Fury - Recharge/Fury Bonus Level 10: Obsidian Shield (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime (31) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance (42) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance (50) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance Level 12: Combat Jumping (A) Kismet - Accuracy +6% (13) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (37) Luck of the Gambler - Defense (50) Shield Wall - +Res (Teleportation), +5% Res (All) Level 14: Super Jump (A) Blessing of the Zephyr - Knockback Reduction (4 points) Level 16: Dark Regeneration (A) Superior Avalanche - Accuracy/Damage (17) Superior Avalanche - Damage/Endurance (17) Superior Avalanche - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (31) Superior Avalanche - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (31) Superior Avalanche - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge Level 18: Dark Consumption (A) Empty Level 20: Cloak of Darkness (A) Reactive Defenses - Defense (21) Reactive Defenses - Defense/Endurance (21) Reactive Defenses - Endurance/RechargeTime (43) Reactive Defenses - Defense/RechargeTime (48) Reactive Defenses - Defense/Endurance/RechargeTime (50) Reactive Defenses - Scaling Resist Damage Level 22: Maneuvers (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed Level 24: Spring Attack (A) Obliteration - Damage (36) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge (46) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge (46) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (46) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (48) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage Level 26: Soul Drain (A) Obliteration - Damage (27) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge (27) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge (36) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (36) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (48) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage Level 28: Cloak of Fear (A) Siphon Insight - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge (29) Siphon Insight - ToHit Debuff (29) Siphon Insight - Accuracy/ToHit Debuff (37) Siphon Insight - Accuracy/Recharge (37) Siphon Insight - ToHit Debuff/Endurance/Recharge Level 30: Hover (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed Level 32: Midnight Grasp (A) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage (33) Superior Blistering Cold - Damage/Endurance (33) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (33) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (34) Superior Blistering Cold - Damage/Endurance/Accuracy/RechargeTime Level 35: Oppressive Gloom (A) HamiO:Endoplasm Exposure Level 38: Gloom (A) Apocalypse - Damage (39) Apocalypse - Damage/Recharge (39) Apocalypse - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (39) Apocalypse - Accuracy/Recharge (40) Apocalypse - Damage/Endurance Level 41: Dark Obliteration (A) Ragnarok - Damage (43) Ragnarok - Damage/Recharge (45) Ragnarok - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (45) Ragnarok - Accuracy/Recharge (45) Ragnarok - Damage/Endurance Level 44: Darkest Night (A) Endurance Reduction IO Level 47: Stealth (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed Level 49: Invisibility (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed 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) Empty Level 2: Rest (A) Empty Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift (A) Run Speed IO Level 2: Health (A) Preventive Medicine - Chance for +Absorb Level 2: Hurdle (A) Jumping IO Level 2: Stamina (A) Endurance Modification IO (11) Endurance Modification IO (13) Endurance Modification IO Level 0: Born In Battle Level 0: High Pain Threshold Level 0: Invader Level 0: Marshal Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon Level 50: Void Core Final Judgement Level 50: Diamagnetic Core Flawless Interface Level 50: Barrier Core Epiphany Level 50: Assault Core Embodiment ------------ ------------ Set Bonus Totals: 18% DamageBuff(Smashing) 18% DamageBuff(Lethal) 18% DamageBuff(Fire) 18% DamageBuff(Cold) 18% DamageBuff(Energy) 18% DamageBuff(Negative) 18% DamageBuff(Toxic) 18% DamageBuff(Psionic) 31.63% Defense(Smashing) 31.63% Defense(Lethal) 6% Defense(Fire) 6% Defense(Cold) 6% Defense(Energy) 6% Defense(Negative) 6% Defense(Psionic) 36.63% Defense(Melee) 6% Defense(Ranged) 6% Defense(AoE) 57% Enhancement(Accuracy) 96.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime) 8.75% Enhancement(Max EnduranceDiscount) 6% SpeedFlying GrantPower Preventive Medicine (10% chance, if Scourge) 230.5 HP (15.38%) HitPoints 6% JumpHeight 6% SpeedJumping Knockback (Mag -7) Knockup (Mag -7) MezResist(Confused) 122.5% MezResist(Held) 122.5% MezResist(Immobilized) 122.5% MezResist(Sleep) 122.5% MezResist(Stunned) 122.5% MezResist(Terrorized) 122.5% 24.5% (0.41 End/sec) Recovery 42% (2.62 HP/sec) Regeneration 30% ResEffect(SpeedFlying) 30% ResEffect(RechargeTime) 30% ResEffect(SpeedRunning) 24.5% Resistance(Smashing) 24.5% Resistance(Lethal) 44.75% Resistance(Fire) 44.75% Resistance(Cold) 15.5% Resistance(Energy) 15.5% Resistance(Negative) 8.75% Resistance(Toxic) 8.75% 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) 6% SpeedRunning 1 Null

I got too many Dark Armor chars going on atm but a couple weeks ago was musing about Fire/DA and had this build on store, so worth taking a look in case you can get some ideas: Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Brute Primary Power Set: Fiery Melee Secondary Power Set: Dark Armor Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Flight Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Scorch (A) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage (36) Superior Blistering Cold - Damage/Endurance (36) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (36) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (37) Superior Blistering Cold - Damage/Endurance/Accuracy/RechargeTime Level 1: Dark Embrace (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance (3) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance (3) Unbreakable Guard - Endurance/RechargeTime (7) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance (48) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime (48) Unbreakable Guard - +Max HP Level 2: Cremate (A) Superior Brute's Fury - Accuracy/Damage (33) Superior Brute's Fury - Damage/Recharge (34) Superior Brute's Fury - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (34) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge (34) Focused Smite - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge Level 4: Murky Cloud (A) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3% (7) Steadfast Protection - Knockback Protection (15) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All) Level 6: Build Up (A) Rectified Reticle - To Hit Buff (33) Rectified Reticle - To Hit Buff/Recharge (45) Recharge Reduction IO Level 8: Incinerate (A) Superior Unrelenting Fury - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime (9) Superior Unrelenting Fury - Accuracy/Damage (9) Superior Unrelenting Fury - Damage/RechargeTime (15) Superior Unrelenting Fury - Accuracy/Damage/RechargeTime (37) Superior Unrelenting Fury - Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime (43) Superior Unrelenting Fury - RechargeTime/+Regen/+End Level 10: Obsidian Shield (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime (11) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance (11) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance (13) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance Level 12: Combat Jumping (A) Karma - Knockback Protection (13) Kismet - Accuracy +6% (43) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (48) Reactive Defenses - Scaling Resist Damage (50) Shield Wall - +Res (Teleportation), +5% Res (All) Level 14: Super Jump (A) Jumping IO Level 16: Dark Regeneration (A) Superior Avalanche - Accuracy/Damage (17) Superior Avalanche - Damage/Endurance (17) Superior Avalanche - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (31) Superior Avalanche - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (31) Superior Avalanche - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (33) Endurance Reduction IO Level 18: Breath of Fire (A) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (19) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage (19) Positron's Blast - Damage/Endurance (40) Positron's Blast - Damage/Recharge (40) Positron's Blast - Damage/Range Level 20: Death Shroud (A) Superior Brute's Fury - Recharge/Fury Bonus (21) Superior Brute's Fury - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (21) Superior Brute's Fury - Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime (25) Multi-Strike - Accuracy/Endurance (31) Multi-Strike - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance Level 22: Cloak of Darkness (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (23) Luck of the Gambler - Defense (23) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance (25) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge Level 24: Boxing (A) Empty Level 26: Fire Sword Circle (A) Obliteration - Damage (27) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge (27) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge (46) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (46) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (46) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage Level 28: Cloak of Fear (A) Siphon Insight - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge (29) Siphon Insight - ToHit Debuff (29) Siphon Insight - Accuracy/ToHit Debuff (45) Siphon Insight - Accuracy/Recharge (45) Siphon Insight - ToHit Debuff/Endurance/Recharge Level 30: Tough (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime (37) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance (50) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance (50) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance Level 32: Weave (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed Level 35: Oppressive Gloom (A) HamiO:Endoplasm Exposure Level 38: Gloom (A) Superior Winter's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (39) Superior Winter's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (39) Apocalypse - Accuracy/Recharge (39) Apocalypse - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (40) Apocalypse - Damage/Endurance Level 41: Dark Obliteration (A) Superior Frozen Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (42) Superior Frozen Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (42) Superior Frozen Blast - Damage/Endurance/Accuracy/RechargeTime (42) Detonation - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (43) Detonation - Damage/Recharge Level 44: Darkest Night (A) Endurance Reduction IO Level 47: Maneuvers (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed Level 49: Hover (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed 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) Empty Level 2: Rest (A) Empty Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift (A) Run Speed IO Level 2: Health (A) Panacea - +Hit Points/Endurance Level 2: Hurdle (A) Jumping IO Level 2: Stamina (A) Endurance Modification IO (5) Endurance Modification IO (5) Endurance Modification IO Level 0: Born In Battle Level 0: High Pain Threshold Level 0: Invader Level 0: Marshal Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon ------------ | Copy & Paste this data into Mids' Hero Designer to view the build | |-------------------------------------------------------------------| |MxDz;1518;688;1376;HEX;| |78DA6594594F135114C7EF2CB574A32DA5B4C88E6CB630B46A7C252AD6186982F14| |1E24BD3E01526D6964C4BA28F7E03B727D98ACB8B261AA382DFC64FE092B86114C7| |33F33FD4C6DE74F2BBF3BFE7CCFD9F7B729BBF391B7C71EEF68C5002674AC56AB57| |0DA5AAD494FBEB8642E6A8286979E842B16F2B224A59133A5750BF324F459794D96| |ABD2982D5AD70BA7AC1B152B7ABEBC2C2D59AE190793E07CA55232E66471C52C2F8| |5DC979CB9B45CA3B7F0C1D255695597CD9500564BCE72E2EC8AB968609B4B95D552| |215FACD668FF24B94AD31356040F5B17777421B2BA387297798F791F1C79003E74C| |2DD3CDB23BE6AAEA67E637E070FFD00A7F7983FC1A8C2A9B49F528736B80D0E3D62| |9A025C208EEB629DA0613F554BD0A48FBE9F04DB8F21A7835E3DF8AEEA59538588D| |177D7C1C934BE17A3182FFBF646504B5B901902DBDBB9D630988A821B94E543AEE6| |E39AFC5CBB9F6B0F72CD5DD4F20062F5C09E707D06F7C1545CC1797C416CF60298A| |09C10FC8BD004FC6E3AFD714FCBF684D7E123B2C1DC04FBB79875707008B9CE3651| |3EE7E82EB48ED7CC37E0F85BE60EB84688B1EFD853F8EA7CC27C0C26AB88EDAF815| |B84389F4B9C6BEBEA6446C0640C54A8C604D798B069882E5AE886E2E9FEA5BA5187| |7F33F7C1A93F4C9B29E0A44E593DECB62700ADD7CB6C03277D4C3FA891833E76DBC| |75D1CE12E66B98B59EEA24EB103EC76802BDBA6B761E48BE193045D13CE2D1FE593| |1E7D862E8C3D674EC3F398018E67404939139C33B183D8A3BBCC77CC5738E1D44BF| |07D1037D6D93BCD5D8E92478335833DFA48CBB09661AD576FDC72FA39279F6A5132| |2D4AB64539DEA29C6851727AE3DFC19E6B599DD71BF75F28AEE28B08A141B13FF86| |995CF5799428D9F9AB521F4E663B3C6B7E5F33F4D5506A1E9FFF122C5D8ECED72D3| |7CA1697EA569EE8E9918E5B2F0174322FAF4| |-------------------------------------------------------------------|

Pretty much every epic pool has a ST immobilize but Darkness Mastery has Tenebrous Tentacles which is a ranged immobilize cone plus Dark Blast can also help you with runners. Leviathan Master has a KB PBAoE which you can convert into KD with a set IO, same as disruptor blast from mace mastern, a targetted aoe with KB that you can turn into KD. Possibly your best option though is Caltrops, from weapon mastery, slot it for slow movement and drop it right before burn.

Ah, since I was already on it, changed up a few sets. This is how I would probably do the build now with the new sets. Basically same highlights just with different sets: Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Brute Primary Power Set: Dark Melee Secondary Power Set: Electric Armor Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Flight Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Smite (A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage (17) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance (40) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge (40) Kinetic Combat - Knockdown Bonus (42) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance Level 1: Charged Armor (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime (3) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance (3) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance (7) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance Level 2: Shadow Maul (A) Obliteration - Damage (21) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge (21) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge (37) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (37) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (39) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage Level 4: Conductive Shield (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime (5) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance (5) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance (7) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance (34) Unbreakable Guard - Endurance/RechargeTime (50) Unbreakable Guard - +Max HP Level 6: Combat Jumping (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (19) Reactive Defenses - Scaling Resist Damage Level 8: Siphon Life (A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage (9) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance (9) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge (15) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge (15) Touch of the Nictus - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge (50) Siphon Insight - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge Level 10: Static Shield (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime (11) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance (11) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance (13) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance Level 12: Hasten (A) Recharge Reduction IO (13) Recharge Reduction IO (17) Recharge Reduction IO Level 14: Super Jump (A) Jumping IO Level 16: Grounded (A) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3% (43) Gladiator's Armor - Recharge/Resist Level 18: Boxing (A) Empty Level 20: Spring Attack (A) Obliteration - Damage (39) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge (39) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge (40) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (45) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (46) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage Level 22: Tough (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime (23) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance (23) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance (25) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance Level 24: Lightning Field (A) Superior Brute's Fury - Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime (25) Superior Brute's Fury - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (27) Superior Brute's Fury - Recharge/Fury Bonus (27) Multi-Strike - Accuracy/Endurance (29) Multi-Strike - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance Level 26: Soul Drain (A) Obliteration - Damage (31) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge (34) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge (36) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (36) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (37) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage Level 28: Energize (A) Doctored Wounds - Heal/Recharge (29) Doctored Wounds - Endurance/Recharge (36) Doctored Wounds - Heal/Endurance/Recharge Level 30: Weave (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (31) Reactive Defenses - Defense/Endurance/RechargeTime (31) Reactive Defenses - Defense (50) Reactive Defenses - Defense/Endurance Level 32: Midnight Grasp (A) Superior Blistering Cold - Damage/Endurance/Accuracy/RechargeTime (33) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage (33) Superior Blistering Cold - Damage/Endurance (33) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (34) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge Level 35: Power Sink (A) Recharge Reduction IO Level 38: Lightning Reflexes (A) Run Speed IO Level 41: Mu Lightning (A) Decimation - Accuracy/Damage (42) Decimation - Damage/Endurance (42) Decimation - Damage/Recharge (43) Decimation - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge (43) Decimation - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge Level 44: Ball Lightning (A) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage (45) Positron's Blast - Damage/Endurance (45) Positron's Blast - Damage/Recharge (46) Positron's Blast - Damage/Range (46) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance Level 47: Dark Consumption (A) Superior Brute's Fury - Accuracy/Damage (48) Superior Brute's Fury - Damage/Recharge (48) Superior Brute's Fury - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge Level 49: Hover (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed 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) Empty Level 2: Rest (A) Empty Level 2: Swift (A) Run Speed IO Level 2: Health (A) Preventive Medicine - Chance for +Absorb Level 2: Hurdle (A) Jumping IO Level 2: Stamina (A) Endurance Modification IO (19) Endurance Modification IO (48) Endurance Modification IO Level 4: Ninja Run Level 0: Born In Battle Level 0: High Pain Threshold Level 0: Invader Level 0: Marshal Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon Level 50: Ion Total Radial Judgement Level 50: Diamagnetic Total Core Conversion Level 50: Melee Core Embodiment Level 50: Rebirth Total Core Invocation ------------

This is the build I had on my DM/Elec Brute back in the day. Although he was fun to lvl up and my first villain / first 50 US side, I found out later on that I almost never felt like playing him because I didn't quite like the synergy and was planning to delete him and re-purpose his enhancements for other chars. I know you don't have Pines so I extracted the build as detailed as possible. Basically, the highlights are softcapped to S/L, almost perma hasten (1.2 seconds downtime), Mu lightning to fill up in the ST attack chain when needed, Spring attack and Ball Lightning to make up for the lack of AoE in DM and decent HP when fully accoladed. Now with the new sets you can do more things such as pump up resistances, absorb, HP... that I leave to you. Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Brute Primary Power Set: Dark Melee Secondary Power Set: Electric Armor Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Flight Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Smite (A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage (17) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance (40) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge (40) Kinetic Combat - Knockdown Bonus (42) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance Level 1: Charged Armor (A) Reactive Armor - Endurance (3) Reactive Armor - Resistance (3) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance (7) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge Level 2: Shadow Maul (A) Obliteration - Damage (21) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge (21) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge (37) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (37) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (39) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage Level 4: Conductive Shield (A) Reactive Armor - Endurance (5) Reactive Armor - Resistance (5) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance (7) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge Level 6: Combat Jumping (A) Kismet - Accuracy +6% (50) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (50) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance Level 8: Siphon Life (A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage (9) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance (9) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge (15) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge (15) Touch of the Nictus - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge Level 10: Static Shield (A) Reactive Armor - Endurance (11) Reactive Armor - Resistance (11) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance (13) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge Level 12: Hasten (A) Recharge Reduction IO (13) Recharge Reduction IO (17) Recharge Reduction IO Level 14: Super Jump (A) Jumping IO Level 16: Grounded (A) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3% (43) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All) Level 18: Boxing (A) Empty Level 20: Spring Attack (A) Obliteration - Damage (39) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge (39) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge (40) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (45) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (46) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage Level 22: Tough (A) Reactive Armor - Endurance (23) Reactive Armor - Resistance (23) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance (25) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge Level 24: Lightning Field (A) Superior Brute's Fury - Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime (25) Superior Brute's Fury - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (27) Superior Brute's Fury - Recharge/Fury Bonus (27) Multi-Strike - Accuracy/Endurance (29) Multi-Strike - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (34) Multi-Strike - Damage/Endurance Level 26: Soul Drain (A) Obliteration - Damage (31) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge (34) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge (36) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (36) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (37) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage Level 28: Energize (A) Doctored Wounds - Heal/Recharge (29) Doctored Wounds - Endurance/Recharge (36) Doctored Wounds - Heal/Endurance/Recharge Level 30: Weave (A) Luck of the Gambler - Endurance/Recharge (31) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance (31) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (50) Luck of the Gambler - Defense Level 32: Midnight Grasp (A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage (33) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance (33) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge (33) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge (34) Enfeebled Operation - Accuracy/Recharge Level 35: Power Sink (A) Recharge Reduction IO Level 38: Lightning Reflexes (A) Run Speed IO Level 41: Mu Lightning (A) Decimation - Accuracy/Damage (42) Decimation - Damage/Endurance (42) Decimation - Damage/Recharge (43) Decimation - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge (43) Decimation - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge Level 44: Ball Lightning (A) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage (45) Positron's Blast - Damage/Endurance (45) Positron's Blast - Damage/Recharge (46) Positron's Blast - Damage/Range (46) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance Level 47: Dark Consumption (A) Superior Brute's Fury - Accuracy/Damage (48) Superior Brute's Fury - Damage/Recharge (48) Superior Brute's Fury - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge Level 49: Hover (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed 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) Empty Level 2: Rest (A) Empty Level 2: Swift (A) Run Speed IO Level 2: Health (A) Miracle - +Recovery (19) Numina's Convalesence - +Regeneration/+Recovery Level 2: Hurdle (A) Jumping IO Level 2: Stamina (A) Endurance Modification IO (19) Endurance Modification IO (48) Endurance Modification IO Level 4: Ninja Run Level 0: Born In Battle Level 0: High Pain Threshold Level 0: Invader Level 0: Marshal Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon Level 50: Ion Total Radial Judgement Level 50: Diamagnetic Total Core Conversion Level 50: Melee Core Embodiment Level 50: Rebirth Total Core Invocation ------------

Expensive huh? Try this one Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Brute Primary Power Set: Dark Melee Secondary Power Set: Dark Armor Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Flight Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Smite -- Hct-Dmg(A), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(5), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Hct-Acc/Rchg(40), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(40) Level 1: Dark Embrace -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(3), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(3), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(42) Level 2: Death Shroud -- SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SprBrtFur-Rech/Fury(19), SprBrtFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Mlt-Acc/EndRdx(25) Level 4: Murky Cloud -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), StdPrt-ResKB(5), GldArm-3defTpProc(42), UnbGrd-Max HP%(43) Level 6: Touch of Fear -- SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SphIns-ToHitDeb(7), SphIns-Acc/ToHitDeb(7), SphIns-Acc/Rchg(23), SphIns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(23) Level 8: Siphon Life -- SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBrtFur-Dmg/Rchg(9), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(11), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(15) Level 10: Obsidian Shield -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(31), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(42), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(50) Level 12: Combat Jumping -- Krm-ResKB(A), LucoftheG-Rchg+(13), Rct-ResDam%(50) Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A) Level 16: Dark Regeneration -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(17), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(43) Level 18: Spring Attack -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(37), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(46), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Obl-%Dam(48) Level 20: Cloak of Darkness -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(21), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(21), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(48) Level 22: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 24: Tough -- TtnCtn-EndRdx(A), TtnCtn-ResDam(25), TtnCtn-ResDam/EndRdx(48), TtnCtn-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(50) Level 26: Soul Drain -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(27), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(27), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Obl-%Dam(36) Level 28: Cloak of Fear -- SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SphIns-ToHitDeb(29), SphIns-Acc/ToHitDeb(29), SphIns-Acc/Rchg(37), SphIns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(37) Level 30: Weave -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 32: Midnight Grasp -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(34), DmpSpr-Rchg/EndRdx(34) Level 35: Oppressive Gloom -- HO:Endo(A) Level 38: Gloom -- Apc-Dmg(A), Apc-Dmg/Rchg(39), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Apc-Acc/Rchg(39), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(40) Level 41: Dark Obliteration -- Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Rgn-Dmg(43), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(45), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(45) Level 44: Darkest Night -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 47: Hover -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 49: Dark Consumption -- ClvBlo-Acc/Rchg(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) 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: Fury Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), Prv-Absorb%(34) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(11), EndMod-I(13) Level 0: Born In Battle Level 0: High Pain Threshold Level 0: Invader Level 0: Marshal Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon ------------ | Copy & Paste this data into Mids' Hero Designer to view the build | |-------------------------------------------------------------------| |MxDz;1497;669;1338;HEX;| |78DA65945B4F1341188667BB5BA1074E16DA02E5580E6DA1DB72905BA2564C0C4D3| |05E68BC210D59B1B152D22D895EFA0F3C5D2987E2E1D61B7F907F40444523C643FD| |76DFD7D2A49336CFCC3BDF37FB7E333B9B7F900BBEBBFA68596981CBA5826DAF5FA| |AEC542D6FBEB059DCD095B436F9875D713D6F952CCBCC152AF7D08D42CE5977AC2D| |9B13172BF7CB15155C2B974BE6AA55D82E6E6D76B88395E2E6DDAA8C0218959C619| |033D52DCBB62357B68B1B2696BC51DE29ADE70B76D5AA3C8C8A8119F97F54FF5BDD| |50531EA5E60C654C839D09703A49A6C0174EB8E6E6E8EA547735CF37F23B98FC01B| |E744219ABBD8176FE2DF91A8CDACAE5AE4067AC1E91CE90788982C979C4A67E829F| |24CA4BDFDE00B4736D643B18F6917EF0981BEFE4B4D5A0B51F92AF403FD7EA8C807| |B12EDA3271F6B1D66AD49D63AC75AC3B27800B19EC0A9727D07FB34C49C20262231| |1DF0A03A12A87B5FD0E56E68DDDBB56BB85AF71EB90F0E1F903530B58A75B5B0523| |D58CFDBF30BE733F11B4CFF21FF927530A3E0E540B242AC2D449FBDBD64379809F1| |39E2BB8FBEFBEAD2942E4A84D9910CA2A226B352AC3A0D7E95A87E56D84F9703743| |9409771BA8CD3659C2E6B923588E718833C9D184F3AC6939EE0494FF0A40DF13644| |B743ACEC444623DCA991C7D8C5D127E453F21938F69C7C0F2F8792350E0F6A7C496| |0E8CAB9C8937C9B2667113795264D32C39B93052DC9493027B1042D350FCE2E908B| |E405F0431037D579F6CC18DE189FD467523359DF171965B1C72A5B465CCC68DC6EF| |939A7966A51B22DCA5C8BB2D0A22CB6282B46E3AB505F6D995D3338298AE62ABE6E| |A57428F5237FE32BA1B434BC1F9F699A764D3AD3721E47BCFDCDF1BC459FCF348F3| |60ACD4F06C9EB7ED791FBCC9B4DFD5B4DFDDB4D7DB72D87249785FD0386C2F109| |-------------------------------------------------------------------|

I see what you did there

Well, all in all, ripping off names from other IP's at least is way better than some names such as "Firekin","Firerad", "Likeaboss" or "Damage Dealer" among others

DM/Bio (or Fire/Bio) could also be a choice with the +dmg bonus on Offensive Adaptation.

Why Musculature Alpha? If you get Spiritual you have perma-hasten. Not fond of Medicine Pool myself, Aid Self gets interrupted way too often with dots and stuff. Focused Accuracy is very underslotted and I miss Combat Jumping in that build.

what skill would you replace to put shockwave back into the build? My mistake, totally forgot about the KB to KD IO. In any case, you will not need Strike for a good ST attack chain. Follow Up, Slash, Swipe and Focus are plenty for that so you can skip Strike at the beginning, move your power choices a bit and make room for Showckwave at lvl 32. Strike is interesting at early levels when underslotted but totally skippable afterwards since Swipe will give you a better DPS

To be honest with you, Shadow Maul is a good power if used properly, it's a decent cone that requires proper positioning but people don't bother and use it in their ST atatck chain, therefore is a dps loss if used incorrectly. DM is a great set but lacks AoE so, if you are going to skip the cone, you should make up for said AoE somewhere else. On the other hand, Shadow Punch won't do anything for you, it used ti be a great ST power until it got nerfed so it is totally skippable. Note that gadgetry pool does not exist in game, it is just a project that never saw the light and, as far as i know, there are no plans to implement it. Jump Kick is another power you do not need. Granted the animation is one of the coolest but it is way too long for the pitiful damage it delivers. Instead of Gadgetry, I would recommend you Fighting Pool (Boxing/Kick are just to access Tough which will help you a lot making your Scrapper harder to kill, Weave is a choice only if you want to boost your defenses with set IOs). You take Acrobatics too late in the build and it is also a skippable power since the KB Protection IOs (Karma KB Prot and Steadfast Protection KB Prot) cost only 20 merits each, you can allocate a Karma one in Combat Jumping and a Steadfast Portection in Temperature Protection hence you do not need Acrobatics. Hasten is another power that will benefit you greatly, especially for your heals to activate often, as well as your main AoE Dmg Source, Burn (with Soul Drain to maximize its dmg). Fire Ball is an excelent option plus, you can also slot Fire Blast and incorporate it to your ST attack chain to avoid gaps but Fire Ball should be taken at lvl 47 as the latest otherwise, it will be underslotted (lvl 49 power can only have the last 3 slots granted at level 50). Also, if you slot your attacks with end reduction as well as your Blazing aura and the rest of toggles (your shields require end reduction to a lesser degree than attacks and Blazing Aura) you will not need both Consume and Dark Consumption (unless there are no better choices left towards the end of the build). My suggestion would be to take one of them and if later on you realize it is not enough (once decently slotted for end rdx) then take the other one. If you take both, I would not bother slotting them other than a recharge reduction IO on their default slot though.

I used to think so but with Spines lack of ST dmg, said farms better not include Bosses and of course Elite Bosses. For a pimped out expensive build, I'd recommend you try SS/Fire or for what I am hearing as of lately, Rad/Fire. However, if you are determined on Spines, can try something like this: Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ 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: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Barb Swipe -- CrsImp-Acc/Dmg(A), CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx(39), CrsImp-Dmg/Rchg(39), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), FcsSmt-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(40) Level 1: Fire Shield -- TtnCtn-EndRdx(A), TtnCtn-ResDam(3), TtnCtn-ResDam/EndRdx(3), TtnCtn-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(9) Level 2: Lunge -- CrsImp-Acc/Dmg(A), CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx(7), CrsImp-Dmg/Rchg(36), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), FcsSmt-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(37) Level 4: Spine Burst -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(5), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(5), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Obl-%Dam(36) Level 6: Healing Flames -- DctWnd-Rchg(A), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx(9), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(11), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(11), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(34) Level 8: Build Up -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(42) Level 10: Temperature Protection -- StdPrt-ResKB(A) Level 12: Combat Jumping -- Krm-ResKB(A), Ksm-ToHit+(42), LucoftheG-Rchg+(42) Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15), RechRdx-I(15), RechRdx-I(43), RechRdx-I(50), RechRdx-I(50) Level 16: Plasma Shield -- TtnCtn-EndRdx(A), TtnCtn-ResDam(17), TtnCtn-ResDam/EndRdx(17), TtnCtn-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(48) Level 18: Quills -- Mlt-Acc/EndRdx(A), Mlt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx(19), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), ClvBlo-Dmg/EndRdx(31) Level 20: Blazing Aura -- Mlt-Acc/EndRdx(A), Mlt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(21), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx(21), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), ClvBlo-Dmg/EndRdx(31) Level 22: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 24: Tough -- TtnCtn-EndRdx(A), TtnCtn-ResDam(25), TtnCtn-ResDam/EndRdx(25), TtnCtn-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(48) Level 26: Ripper -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(27), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(27), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), Obl-%Dam(45) Level 28: Burn -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(29), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(29), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Obl-%Dam(43) Level 30: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A) Level 32: Throw Spines -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(33), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(33), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(33), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), MckBrt-Acc/Rchg(34) Level 35: Superior Conditioning -- EndMod-I(A) Level 38: Fiery Embrace -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(39) Level 41: Physical Perfection -- EndMod-I(A) Level 44: Laser Beam Eyes -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg(A), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(46), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(46), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50) Level 47: Weave -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 49: Consume -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) 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: Fury Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(13), EndMod-I(13) Level 0: Born In Battle Level 0: High Pain Threshold Level 0: Invader Level 0: Marshal Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon ------------ I have used Laser Beam Eyes instead of Impale becuas eit looks cooler and animation is shorter but you can use Impale instead if you prefer (which is probably higher dmg). Almost perma-hasten (0.7 secs downtime), decent resistances and manageable end consumption. If instead of Spiritual you go for Cardiac on your Alpha Slot, your end consumption will be virtually nothing and you will round up your resistances at the expense of perma-hasten where you will get a 12 seconds downtime, not too bad but I understand may be not acceptablo. Anyway, just a suggestion build aimed to give you ideas.

Can't remember exactly how did that Destiny power worked but if I am not mistaken, it was losing efficacy gradually so I think you won't be able to manage your massive endurance consumption. Also, your build lacks ST dmg so it may not be the best idea for farming groups with bosses in, you'd better select no bosses on your notoriety. You softcapped melee def, which is good but I think you should have softcapped S/L def, which is even better. No need to slot Taunt with Acc (that's for pvp only plus, no need of Taunt at all) and maybe that extra slot you did not allocate should be invested in a Kismet +Acc to make up for the lack of accuracy in the Kinetic Combat sets. I see a very expensive build with a few overkills on some things and lacking on other things such as accuracy or HP. Resistances look awesome but then I realized they are like that with Hybrid slot. Does that Hybrid toggle work 100% of the time? if not, you probably better stick to fire dmg enemies with no bosses. I would personally sofctap S/L def, boost acc, res and HP and get serious management on the endurance consumption front.

Then go for a non Shadow Maul build Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Brute Primary Power Set: Dark Melee Secondary Power Set: Dark Armor Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Flight Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Smite -- KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(A), KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(13), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(36), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(36), DmpSpr-Rchg/EndRdx(37) Level 1: Dark Embrace -- RctArm-EndRdx(A), RctArm-ResDam(3), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(3), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(37) Level 2: Death Shroud -- Mlt-Acc/EndRdx(A), Mlt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx(15), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37) Level 4: Murky Cloud -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), StdPrt-ResKB(5), GldArm-3defTpProc(5) Level 6: Combat Jumping -- Krm-ResKB(A), LucoftheG-Rchg+(50) Level 8: Siphon Life -- SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBrtFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(13), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(34) Level 10: Obsidian Shield -- RctArm-EndRdx(A), RctArm-ResDam(11), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(11), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(50) Level 12: Touch of Fear -- SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SphIns-ToHitDeb(31), SphIns-Acc/ToHitDeb(42), SphIns-Acc/Rchg(45), SphIns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(48) Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A) Level 16: Dark Regeneration -- TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), NmnCnv-EndRdx/Rchg(17), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(17), ClvBlo-Acc/Rchg(23), Mlt-Acc/EndRdx(31) Level 18: Dark Consumption -- SprBrtFur-Rech/Fury(A), SprBrtFur-Dmg/Rchg(19), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19) Level 20: Cloak of Darkness -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(21), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(21), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50) Level 22: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 24: Tough -- RctArm-EndRdx(A), RctArm-ResDam(25), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(25), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(45) Level 26: Soul Drain -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(27), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(27), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Obl-%Dam(43) Level 28: Cloak of Fear -- SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SphIns-ToHitDeb(29), SphIns-Acc/ToHitDeb(29), SphIns-Acc/Rchg(48), SphIns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(48) Level 30: Spring Attack -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(31), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(40), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), Obl-%Dam(42) Level 32: Midnight Grasp -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(33), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(33), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(34), DmpSpr-Rchg/EndRdx(34) Level 35: Oppressive Gloom -- HO:Endo(A) Level 38: Gloom -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg(A), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(39), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40) Level 41: Dark Obliteration -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), PstBls-Acc/Dmg(45), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(46), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(46), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(46) Level 44: Darkest Night -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 47: Weave -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 49: Hover -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) 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: Fury Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(7), EndMod-I(7) Level 0: Born In Battle Level 0: High Pain Threshold Level 0: Invader Level 0: Marshal Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon ------------

Regarding power selection, I think that WP benefits greatly from Fighting Pool plus Energy Mastery feels like an overkill however, your survivability will tell you if they are good choices or not, if you are happy with it then no need to change on that front. What I really don't like is that you have put some expensive sets there (Mako's Bite, Scirocco's Dervish, Touch of Death, Titanium Coating) slotte dto get the +def bonus but those sets are stron granting positional defense and WP has typed defense so you are not getting good returns compared with the investment you made.

To be honest I think you have left out a few basics from DA that I am sure they affect your surivability plus the endurance management is probably a nightmare. First and mos urgent thing I would do would be to get a couple KB protection IO's (karma or steadfast protection) and get rid of Acrobatics. Also, you should probably start working towards your Alpha Incarnate Slot and go with the Cardiac branch until you get Cardiac Core Paragon that will make your endurance manageable plus will round up a bit your resistances. Dark Armor is a set that offers resistance to all kinds of dmg in various degrees of effectivity, from great resistances on, for example, psi dmg to meager resistances on energy dmg. It also offers a certain amount of defense with cloak of darkness that I think you should build up with more defense from sets / pool powers, plus, said defense will work really well with the to hit debuff from Cloak of fear as well as from all dark melee powers. Add Dark Obliteration from Soul Mastery and you will round up your AoE dmg as well as getting an AoE debuff since Dark Melee kinda lacks on the aoe department. In your build, I do not think that two travel powers are doing anything for you and neither will Shadow Punch or slotting Boxing, since you are lvl 50, you can skip Shadow Maul unless you want to exemplar to do low level content and choose other powers instead. I personally never take hasten on dark characters for concept reasons but I fully understand it is a very efficient power. If I am struggling to get a fuild ST attack chain, I prefer incorporating one of the epic pool blasts, especially Gloom because of how well DoT works with Fury. I have suggested a few Dark/ Dark builds in different threads in the Brute section so I will try cooking something different and if you wish, you can check other posts to comparte and get ideas: Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Brute Primary Power Set: Dark Melee Secondary Power Set: Dark Armor Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Presence Power Pool: Flight Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Smite -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(5), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(15), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(43) Level 1: Dark Embrace -- RctArm-EndRdx(A), RctArm-ResDam(3), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(3), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(42) Level 2: Death Shroud -- Mlt-Acc/EndRdx(A), Mlt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx(25), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx(25) Level 4: Murky Cloud -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), StdPrt-ResKB(5), GldArm-3defTpProc(42) Level 6: Touch of Fear -- SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SphIns-ToHitDeb(7), SphIns-Acc/ToHitDeb(7), SphIns-Acc/Rchg(23), SphIns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(23) Level 8: Siphon Life -- SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg(9), SprBrtFur-Dmg/Rchg(9), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), SprBrtFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15) Level 10: Obsidian Shield -- RctArm-EndRdx(A), RctArm-ResDam(31), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(42), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(50) Level 12: Combat Jumping -- Krm-ResKB(A), LucoftheG-Rchg+(13) Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A) Level 16: Dark Regeneration -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(17), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(43) Level 18: Spring Attack -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(37), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(46), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Obl-%Dam(48) Level 20: Cloak of Darkness -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(21), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(21), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(48) Level 22: Pacify -- Acc-I(A) Level 24: Intimidate -- Acc-I(A) Level 26: Soul Drain -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(27), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(27), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Obl-%Dam(36) Level 28: Cloak of Fear -- SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SphIns-ToHitDeb(29), SphIns-Acc/ToHitDeb(29), SphIns-Acc/Rchg(37), SphIns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(37) Level 30: Invoke Panic -- GlmoftheA-Acc/Fear/Rchg(A), GlmoftheA-Acc/Rchg(34), GlmoftheA-EndRdx/Fear(48), GlmoftheA-Acc/EndRdx(50), GlmoftheA-Fear/Rng(50) Level 32: Midnight Grasp -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(34), DmpSpr-Rchg/EndRdx(34) Level 35: Oppressive Gloom -- HO:Endo(A) Level 38: Gloom -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg(A), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(39), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40) Level 41: Dark Obliteration -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), PstBls-Acc/Dmg(43), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(45), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(45), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(45) Level 44: Darkest Night -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 47: Hover -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 49: Dark Consumption -- ClvBlo-Acc/Rchg(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) 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: Fury Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(11), EndMod-I(13) Level 0: Born In Battle Level 0: High Pain Threshold Level 0: Invader Level 0: Marshal Level 50: Agility Core Paragon ------------ On this build I went for a different incarnate alpha, went for Agility Core Paragon to softcap s/l defense (a tad tight) plus it grants +recovery to help with end management and + rchgand instead of going fighting pool for additional dmg mitigation, went for presence pool since I feel invoke panic will stack nicely with touch of fear and cloak of fear and pacify will also help. Gloom is to be incorporated to your ST chain and since it seems not many people like Shadow Maul, I opted for leaving it out so Spring Attack and Dark Obliteration are my main sources of AoE complemented with Soul Drain. This is mainly an experimental build, if you are not happy with Presence Pool can always ditch it for the usual boxing / tough / weave and if you do not like Soul Mastery, Energy Mastery is always a good choice, Superior Conditioning and Physical Perfection only need base slot, then Energy Torrent adds AoE and active dmg mitigation plus you'd free a few slots to allocate wherever you feel like. I hope I gave you some ideas.

Dark Melee is a toolbox set, a heay hitter that also immobilizes, a heavy hitting self heal, a powerful ST debuffer that also terrorizes foes, an awesome aoe Build Up that also deals AoE dmg but what makes it work so well with SR is that all its attacks have a To Hit Debuff component that works great with defense. If you get some additional AoE via pool powers (spring attack is ok) or via ancillary pools (Fire Ball for more dmg, Energy Torrent also adds active dmg mitigation, Night Fall/Tenebrous Tentacles also add aoe ToHit debuff) you will have an amazing scrapper overall.

Hurl is probably a better power... but man, throwing laser beams from your eyes, that's another level of awesomeness.

And that my friend is one of the greatest things in the game and the reason why dmg parser would be pointless, the longer you stay alive, the longer you keep dealing dmg (and even more so in the case of a Brute). Waiting for people to ask for a "Recount type" parser and laugh :)

This one is a variation I have been thinking about as of lately, I would like to try a DA without Fighting Pool, the softcapped S/L def, the active mitigations of DA (Oppressive Gloom and Cloak of Fear) plus the two heals (Siphon Life and Dark Regeneration) and in this case using Air Superiority's KD effect also as active mitigation could be enough to offset the loss of S/L resistance by skipping Tough plus, one less toggle makes end management easier. Another variation could be using Presence Pool, Invoke Panic would work great with Cloak of Fear and Touch of Fear, in any case, this is a build I thin that can be worth trying, worst case scenario would be to have to respec and get Fighting Pool: Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Brute Primary Power Set: Dark Melee Secondary Power Set: Dark Armor Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Flight Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Smite -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(25), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(34), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(36), MckBrt-Acc/Rchg(36) Level 1: Dark Embrace -- TtnCtn-EndRdx(A), TtnCtn-ResDam(3), TtnCtn-ResDam/EndRdx(3), TtnCtn-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(31) Level 2: Shadow Maul -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(42), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(43), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Obl-%Dam(45) Level 4: Murky Cloud -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), StdPrt-ResKB(5), GldArm-3defTpProc(5) Level 6: Touch of Fear -- SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SphIns-ToHitDeb(7), SphIns-Acc/ToHitDeb(7), SphIns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(15), SphIns-Acc/Rchg(31) Level 8: Siphon Life -- SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBrtFur-Dmg/Rchg(9), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(37), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(37) Level 10: Obsidian Shield -- TtnCtn-EndRdx(A), TtnCtn-ResDam(11), TtnCtn-ResDam/EndRdx(11), TtnCtn-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(39) Level 12: Combat Jumping -- Krm-ResKB(A), Ksm-ToHit+(15), LucoftheG-Rchg+(50) Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A) Level 16: Dark Regeneration -- TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Mlt-Acc/EndRdx(17), ClvBlo-Acc/Rchg(17), NmnCnv-EndRdx/Rchg(25), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(37) Level 18: Death Shroud -- SprBrtFur-Rech/Fury(A), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), SprBrtFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Mlt-Acc/EndRdx(23), Mlt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23) Level 20: Cloak of Darkness -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(21), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(21), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50) Level 22: Dark Consumption -- Empty(A) Level 24: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 26: Soul Drain -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(27), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(27), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Obl-%Dam(40) Level 28: Cloak of Fear -- SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SphIns-ToHitDeb(29), SphIns-Acc/ToHitDeb(29), SphIns-Acc/Rchg(40), SphIns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(50) Level 30: Air Superiority -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(31), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(39), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(42) Level 32: Midnight Grasp -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(33), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(33), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), EnfOpr-Acc/Rchg(34), SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(34) Level 35: Oppressive Gloom -- HO:Endo(A) Level 38: Soul Transfer -- Dmg-I(A) Level 41: Gloom -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Dcm-Acc/Dmg(45), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(46), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(46), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(48) Level 44: Dark Obliteration -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), PstBls-Acc/Dmg(45), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(46), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(48), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(48) Level 47: Hover -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 49: Darkest Night -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) 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 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Ok, this would be my usual choice, softcapped to S/L defense for survivability, both aoe and st to hit debuff to complement said defense, decent resistances with Cardiac Core Paragon and good endurance management also with cardiac Core Paragon. Overall +rchg is 52% which is decent, you'd have to incorporate Gloom on your ST attack chain (Gloom is great for Brutes because how the ticks interact with your Fury) and you are also covered in the AoE department with Dark Obliteration. Since herding with DA is always complex because of the stun and fear auras, instead of micromanaging auras on and off, just target a boss in the group, hit him with Darkest Night, hide behind a corner and wait for the whole group to come to you. In this case, Weave is there only as a mule for a LotG and can be used as a panic button. Same for Hover, it's just a mule for a LotG but can be helpful against caltrops or when speed boosted in maps that are complicated to navegate. 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Level 50 Magic Brute Primary Power Set: Dark Melee Secondary Power Set: Dark Armor Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Flight Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Smite -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(25), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(34), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(36), MckBrt-Acc/Rchg(36) Level 1: Dark Embrace -- TtnCtn-EndRdx(A), TtnCtn-ResDam(3), TtnCtn-ResDam/EndRdx(3), TtnCtn-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(39) Level 2: Shadow Maul -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(42), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(43), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Obl-%Dam(45) Level 4: Murky Cloud -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), StdPrt-ResKB(5), GldArm-3defTpProc(5) Level 6: Touch of Fear -- SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SphIns-ToHitDeb(7), SphIns-Acc/ToHitDeb(7), SphIns-Acc/Rchg(42), SphIns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(42) Level 8: Siphon Life -- SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBrtFur-Dmg/Rchg(9), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(37), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(37) Level 10: Obsidian Shield -- RctArm-EndRdx(A), RctArm-ResDam(11), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(11), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(39) Level 12: Combat Jumping -- Krm-ResKB(A), Ksm-ToHit+(15), LucoftheG-Rchg+(15) Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A) Level 16: Dark Regeneration -- TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Mlt-Acc/EndRdx(17), ClvBlo-Acc/Rchg(17), NmnCnv-EndRdx/Rchg(25), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(37) Level 18: Death Shroud -- SprBrtFur-Rech/Fury(A), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), SprBrtFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Mlt-Acc/EndRdx(23), Mlt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23) Level 20: Cloak of Darkness -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(21), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(21), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50) Level 22: Dark Consumption -- ClvBlo-Acc/Rchg(A) Level 24: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 26: Soul Drain -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(27), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(27), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Obl-%Dam(40) Level 28: Cloak of Fear -- SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SphIns-ToHitDeb(29), SphIns-Acc/ToHitDeb(29), SphIns-Acc/Rchg(40), SphIns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(50) Level 30: Tough -- RctArm-EndRdx(A), RctArm-ResDam(31), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(31), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(31) Level 32: Midnight Grasp -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(33), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(33), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), EnfOpr-Acc/Rchg(34), SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(34) Level 35: Oppressive Gloom -- HO:Endo(A) Level 38: Weave -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 41: Gloom -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Dcm-Acc/Dmg(45), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(46), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(46), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(48) Level 44: Dark Obliteration -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), PstBls-Acc/Dmg(45), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(46), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(48), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(48) Level 47: Hover -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 49: Darkest Night -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(50) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) 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: Fury Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(13), EndMod-I(13) Level 0: Born In Battle Level 0: High Pain Threshold Level 0: Invader Level 0: Marshal Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon ------------ | Copy & Paste this data into Mids' Hero Designer to view the build | |-------------------------------------------------------------------| |MxDz;1514;684;1368;HEX;| |78DA65945B4F1341188667BB5BA107A4B5D096536939955317AAC65BA2224642930| |2171A6F9A86ACD0505BD22D895EFA0FBC53F1041E6EBDF1F473FC03021E6E4C14EB| |B7FBBE60B59B36CFCC3BF3EDF7CDBC339BBB331F7C73F5DE9CD20297CB45DB2E5CA| |A6DD72D6FAEB85E5AD3953C6DF28FBA622167952DCB9C2FD636D18C439EB76E5915| |9B03176BB7ABB5F0B5CA8655B32A75F3B811CC57AB6573C92A6E952AEB1D6E67A1B| |4BE51975E00BDB2D30D72A45EB16C3B7665ABB46622C76A75BB5CC815EDBA55BB1B| |978AA6E4FF591D3F0DAFCA0B860C155F06532BE0F02A591266859B1E973B4E98E6C| |6EA6A4673358F494E82631970FF78AAE4D17E227EE217387944FE261BE0B4D25D3E| |91281D793C7A4C1A038632E2E459CC3990512FDE6F7803D04EB591EDE0848FF4838| |774C68969DB85D6BE47BE0047B8E69125ACE3A9747D5CB36F581A6943F987C80438| |9602A3F2F200EB0EFC506EBDA78FC86EBC2F26733A5083EA1847AE67824E77B71A4| |6670C75846C8C85AA607C45FBA7AEC7228791CB08BF46CC9957E44B30CA7744EBE0| |7341846B89B09EAE2E32046623E05799D58D9A54376BD0A4F6186B8F35E451DFA4D| |D8359DE1EBADC4B977BE9F2185D4ED3E5345DDE95A83EAEA08F0EF6D3C17E3A98A6| |83593AA84B05035CC100DD48D08D04DD48D08DEF326B90277090273DC9939EE4494| |FF2A4A7EE63D529D6B1E7C8C8A3862E080C5D19927B94AB1FE5EE39B77D9C276ADC| |B144F24E3F00330FC947E0CC0E68E9B8894ECCD447ECECF45B30F30E9C794F7E007| |D92DB646E93B93F05959A85A6CDA6302F4BF61B27B75C7E8E53932DCA6C8B926D51| |CEB528E75B9405E3E4ABD0586A19CD1B27DF01A5B98A2FA4940EA5B1EF9751EEB39| |641ED87CDDA22BC3C68D6786BBEFCD53C5A125AF03F2EFB9DDD412EF7B9DE24DC68| |6ADF6C6ACF452496ED3FF762F24D| |-------------------------------------------------------------------|