Nightmarer

True, although many other primaries also offer other forms of dmg mitigation, such as Stone Melee, Mace, Ice... in this case I have been partial to DM from pretty much I started playing but I am sure the result would have been same or similar enough with other forms of dmg mitigation

Still at 39 so not fully there yet but on final build plan, Soul Drain should be around 45 secs rchg (not taking Hasten for concept purposes) and I don't have DC.

Tbh deleting it was the right choice, Savage I found it underwhelming at higher lvls while Dark Melee gave me all the survivability I lacked before with Siphon Life. Can't be happier with my DM/Bio, the dmg is incredible and he's tough as nails.

There's a broom option so you can always use the broom instead of the mop

On Invuln, I always try to softcap S/L def, then crank up +rchg (I usually never take Hasten) and +HP and so far it works for me. This is a build I made for a friend's Spines/Inv and so far he's very happy with it: Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 2.22 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Scrapper Primary Power Set: Spines Secondary Power Set: Invulnerability Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Flight Power Pool: Concealment Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Barb Swipe -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(43), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(45), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46) Level 1: Resist Physical Damage -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A), ResDam-I(50) Level 2: Lunge -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(36), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(42), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43) Level 4: Spine Burst -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(5), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(5), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Obl-%Dam(50) Level 6: Dull Pain -- Prv-Absorb%(A), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(7), Prv-Heal(7), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(13), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(23), Prv-Heal/Rchg(23) Level 8: Build Up -- RctRtc-ToHit/Rchg(A), RctRtc-ToHit(9), RechRdx-I(9) Level 10: Temp Invulnerability -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(11), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(11), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(15) Level 12: Combat Jumping -- Ksm-ToHit+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(13) Level 14: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A) Level 16: Unyielding -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(17), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(17), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(21) Level 18: Quills -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(19), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(19), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(21), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31) Level 20: Resist Energies -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A) Level 22: Resist Elements -- Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A) Level 24: Maneuvers -- Rct-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Rct-Def(25), Rct-Def/EndRdx(25) Level 26: Ripper -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(27), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(27), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Obl-%Dam(37) Level 28: Invincibility -- Rct-ResDam%(A), Rct-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Rct-Def(29), Rct-Def/EndRdx(31), Rct-EndRdx/Rchg(31), Rct-Def/Rchg(34) Level 30: Hover -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 32: Throw Spines -- SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprScrStr-Dmg/Rchg(33), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SprScrStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), SprScrStr-Rchg/+Crit(34) Level 35: Tough Hide -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(36), DefBuff-I(50) Level 38: Dark Blast -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg(A), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(39), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), Dvs-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43) Level 41: Moonbeam -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg(A), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(46), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(48), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(48), Dvs-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48) Level 44: Shadow Meld -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 47: Stealth -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 49: Invisibility -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Critical Hit Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(15), NmnCnv-Heal(37) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(3), EndMod-I(3) Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve Level 0: Portal Jockey ------------

Parry's defenses are not a matter of consensus, it offers def to Lethal / Melee, period, up to you if you want to use it or not. As you have been told, it disrupts the attack chain for a dubious benefit but I know some people swear by it so at the end of the day, it's your char and your call. Regarding Rune of Proptection, never used it but seems one of Synapse's shitty powers trying to bring shiny things instead of doing useful work and regardoing Unstoppable, you've had plenty of advice on this thread regarding it, again, it is all up to you but again, some people will say you're crazy if you don't take it. Probably the biggest mistake is trying to build a char from other people experience and hearsay instead of experimenting it yourself and getting to know its strengths and weaknesses since you're always the best judge of what your char needs and doesn't need based on your own playstyle but can't blame, building chars without knowing them seems to be the dominating trend.

Very true, thing is, there are always specific set bonuses to chase after. In the Invuln case, I usually focus in S/L def to be softcapped and s/l dmg res to be also capped, then +rchg, +hp and +regen trying not to gimp my attacks. I also often choose some powers just as mules, such as hover, but usually they're just to occupy base slot, anything more than that is usually overslotting unless you fight while floating. This game is unique in many senses, one of them is that, in terms of dmg, the longer you stay alive, the more dmg you deal, especially on brutes since, the longer you keep fighting, the more your fury bar grows, hennce why I always tend to defense and dmg res first.

Not sure what you're after, I see low resistances, low defenses and low rchg plus a lot of underslotting on one side and overslotting on another. You somewhat addressed the psionic dmg issue but tbh, it's a lot of sacrificing to fix just a small issue that all invulns cope with one way or another.

Since base dmg is lower on Brutes and Fury is where you get most of the dmg, you have a certain margin to slot for other things besides just dmg, especially with secondaries like Bio where you get an additional dmg boost so I'd say yep, you can combine dmg and to hit debuff in your attacks although to be totally honest, not sure how helpful it is going to be since they're ST attacks. I'd just slot Touch of Fear and use it for debuffing instead and on attacks use said margin for extra acc or rchg or end rdx or all three.

This is how I'd do mine, sofctapped to S/L and Melee, endurance usage well under control with minimum toggles, over 1800 HP with Accolades and 63% global rchg without Hasten. Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 2.22 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Scrapper Primary Power Set: Claws Secondary Power Set: Dark Armor Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Flight Power Pool: Leadership Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Strike -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(34), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(36), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg(36) Level 1: Dark Embrace -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(3), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(3), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(13) Level 2: Slash -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(37), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(37), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg(39) Level 4: Murky Cloud -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(5), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(5), UnbGrd-ResDam(15), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(15), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(37) Level 6: Spin -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(9), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(17), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Obl-%Dam(40) Level 8: Follow Up -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(9), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(42), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(42), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43) Level 10: Obsidian Shield -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(11), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(11), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(13) Level 12: Combat Jumping -- Krm-ResKB(A), Ksm-ToHit+(43), LucoftheG-Rchg+(43), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(45) Level 14: Super Jump -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A) Level 16: Dark Regeneration -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(17), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(50) Level 18: Focus -- SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprScrStr-Dmg/Rchg(19), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), SprScrStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48), SprScrStr-Rchg/+Crit(48) Level 20: Cloak of Darkness -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), Rct-ResDam%(21), Rct-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Rct-Def(25) Level 22: Death Shroud -- Mlt-Acc/EndRdx(A), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx(23), Mlt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), Mlt-Acc/Dmg(25) Level 24: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 26: Eviscerate -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(27), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(27), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Obl-%Dam(46) Level 28: Cloak of Fear -- SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SphIns-ToHitDeb(29), SphIns-Acc/ToHitDeb(29), SphIns-Acc/Rchg(45), SphIns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(45) Level 30: Tough -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(31), UnbGrd-ResDam(31), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(31) Level 32: Shockwave -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(33), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(33), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(34), SudAcc-KBtoKD(34) Level 35: Oppressive Gloom -- HO:Endo(A) Level 38: Weave -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 41: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 44: Physical Perfection -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A) Level 47: Hover -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 49: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Critical Hit Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(7), EndMod-I(7) Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve Level 0: Portal Jockey Level 0: Task Force Commander Level 0: The Atlas Medallion Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon ------------

DM/WP is a very solid build with just SO enhancements.

Personally, this is how I'd do a DM/DA if I were doing one for me. I never take Hasten on DA chars for concept reasons so I'm using Dark Blast as a filler for the ST attack chain. Oppressive Gloom is a power I never skip, did it once on my old DM/DA back in the day thinking it was useless and all of a sudden, I could not stand alive more than 10 seconds on ITF so never skipped it again. Hope you get some ideas: Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 2.22 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Scrapper Primary Power Set: Dark Melee Secondary Power Set: Dark Armor Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Flight Power Pool: Leadership Ancillary Pool: Darkness Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Smite -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(39), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(39), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40) Level 1: Dark Embrace -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(5), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(7), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(13) Level 2: Death Shroud -- Mlt-Acc/EndRdx(A), Mlt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), Mlt-Acc/Dmg(19), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx(19) Level 4: Murky Cloud -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(5), UnbGrd-Max HP%(7), UnbGrd-ResDam(15), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(40), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(42) Level 6: Combat Jumping -- Krm-ResKB(A), Ksm-ToHit+(37), LucoftheG-Rchg+(37), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(37) Level 8: Siphon Life -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(9), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(36), ThfofEss-+End%(36) Level 10: Obsidian Shield -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(11), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(11), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(13) Level 12: Super Jump -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A) Level 14: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 16: Dark Regeneration -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(17), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), ThfofEss-+End%(42) Level 18: Dark Consumption -- Empty(A) Level 20: Cloak of Darkness -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), Rct-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Rct-Def(25), Rct-Def/EndRdx(48) Level 22: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(23), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(23), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(25) Level 24: Hover -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 26: Soul Drain -- SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprScrStr-Dmg/Rchg(27), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), SprScrStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), SprScrStr-Rchg/+Crit(46) Level 28: Cloak of Fear -- SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SphIns-ToHitDeb(29), SphIns-Acc/ToHitDeb(29), SphIns-Acc/Rchg(31), SphIns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(31) Level 30: Weave -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 32: Midnight Grasp -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(33), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(33), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34) Level 35: Oppressive Gloom -- HO:Endo(A) Level 38: Petrifying Gaze -- Acc-I(A) Level 41: Dark Blast -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Dcm-Acc/Dmg(42), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(43), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(43), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(43) Level 44: Night Fall -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), PstBls-Acc/Dmg(45), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(45), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(45), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(46) Level 47: Tenebrous Tentacles -- SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SphIns-ToHitDeb(48), SphIns-Acc/ToHitDeb(48), SphIns-Acc/Rchg(50), SphIns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(50) Level 49: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Critical Hit Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(50) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(3), EndMod-I(3) Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon ------------

What are you after? I see a lot of underslotted powers and a prohibitive end usage. The defenses are above 30%, which is good but I think it would be better to focus on softcapping S/L. I also see an effort on +rchg but no perma hasten (probably you meant to get it with alpha slot?),bear in mind that Hasten's end crash when wearing off can drain a DA in no time. The end usage is baffling, 2.83 end/sec just on toggles is, as far as I know, unplayable. Seen a few builds with similar end usage, no idea how they manage to do anything tbh, there's just a 0.40 end/sec gap between your end recovery and your end usage. So far I'm confused since you have lots of bells and whistles there but not sure what do you want to achieve plus lots of underslotted powers and for some reason, lots of low level enhancements (maybe you're planning to exemp down a lot?). Let me know what are you trying to achieve and I will try suggesting a build for you to take ideas from.

Kat/DA is a very interesting combination since Katana def debuff pairs nicely with all DA auras. Of course, DM also works great since you stack To Hit Debuff in both primary and secondary. Ice would probably work nicely too, Ice Patch is a great way of mitigation keeping all foes inside your auras. Still, Kat/DA is probably the best synergy.

I had one back in the day and I really liked him, Dragon's tail does wonders to keep your foes inside your OG/CoF/DS range and now that the KB in Crane Kick can be turned into KD with an enhancement, it really tops the build. I was going to roll a DB/DA but since finally went DB/Inv, I'm seriously thinking about re-doing MA/DA. just not sure which AT yet.

There, these two should make the build even better Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Scrapper Primary Power Set: Dark Melee Secondary Power Set: Super Reflexes Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Flight Power Pool: Speed Ancillary Pool: Blaze Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Smite -- SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprScrStr-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SprScrStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprScrStr-Rchg/+Crit(50) Level 1: Focused Fighting -- RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFrt-Def/Rchg(7), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(13), RedFrt-Def(23), RedFrt-EndRdx(40) Level 2: Focused Senses -- RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFrt-Def/Rchg(7), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(15), RedFrt-Def(31), RedFrt-EndRdx(40) Level 4: Boxing -- Acc-I(A) Level 6: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A) Level 8: Siphon Life -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(9), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Heal-I(13) Level 10: Practiced Brawler -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 12: Agile -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 14: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(15), GldArm-End/Res(46), HO:Ribo(48), UnbGrd-Max HP%(50) Level 16: Dodge -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 18: Dark Consumption -- EffAdp-EndMod/Rchg(A), EffAdp-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(19), EffAdp-Acc/Rchg(19), PrfShf-EndMod/Acc(21), PrfShf-Acc/Rchg(21) Level 20: Quickness -- Run-I(A) Level 22: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(23) Level 24: Air Superiority -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(25), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(25), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Mk'Bit-Dam%(43) Level 26: Soul Drain -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(27), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(27), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43) Level 28: Lucky -- Rct-ResDam%(A) Level 30: Weave -- RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFrt-Def/Rchg(31), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31), RedFrt-Def(37), RedFrt-EndRdx(37) Level 32: Midnight Grasp -- SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprCrtStr-Dmg/Rchg(33), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SprCrtStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), SprCrtStr-Rchg/+50% Crit(34) Level 35: Evasion -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(36), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(36), LucoftheG-Def(36), LucoftheG-Rchg+(37) Level 38: Ring of Fire -- Dvs-Acc/Dmg(A), Dvs-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Dvs-Dmg/Rchg(39), Dvs-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Dvs-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40) Level 41: Melt Armor -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A), AchHee-DefDeb/Rchg(42), ShlBrk-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(42), ShlBrk-Acc/DefDeb(42), ShlBrk-Acc/Rchg(48) Level 44: Fire Ball -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(45), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(45), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), PstBls-Dam%(46), RechRdx-I(46) Level 47: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(48) Level 49: Elude -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A) Level 1: Critical Hit Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- UnbLea-Stlth(A) Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(43), Pnc-Heal/+End(50) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), PrfShf-EndMod(17), PrfShf-End%(17) Level 50: Barrier Core Epiphany Level 50: Assault Core Embodiment Level 50: Degenerative Core Flawless Interface Level 50: Void Core Final Judgement Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon ------------

DM/WP was so OP that back in the day, I got bored on how easy everything was and deleted mine at lvl 41 and re-rolled him as DM/Inv

I recommended him to skip it because with the +rchg he should look for this build, he should be able to achieve the optimal ST chain Midnight Grasp-Smite-Siphon Life-Smite. Shadow punch can work as a filler alright although I personally prefer Dark Blast from Darkness Mastery ancillary pool but that's me.

As mentioned, I never managed to get regan past lvl 14 or 15 before dropping it, I just can't get into the set however, I asked a few friends about it, they mentioned DM/Regen is grossly OP. From the DM point of view, I'd just skip the usual ones, Shadow Punch, Confront and Dark Consumption. Touch of Death may or may not be skippable, I personally think it could help but that's a matter of taste. Regarding regen builds, for what I've been told is that you need to focus on +rchg, +HP and +regen, on that order being +rchg you highest priority, no idea though if there's any power you can skip on the Regen set. Personally, I might even try an experimental buld using Touch of Death and Presence Pool and see how it goes but that's me.

Not only won't dissuade you but I also think it's a great choice dammit, now I want to roll one myself

Fire + Invuln = Awesomeness

Anything /Shield ad mentioned by Murcielago or pretty much anything /WP: Elec/Shield - DM/Shield - Fire/Shield - Mace/WP - Spines/WP - DM/WP - Claws/WP or DM/Inv are all of them great soloers

DM/Invuln

I like that build, a lot in fact. I'd probably replace the Numnia in Health for a Panacea +HP but that's all I'd change tbh.

This is the build I recently recommended my brother, it is my old build just adapted for the new IO sets that never became available back in game, I hope this helps you 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: Fiery Aura Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Flight Ancillary Pool: Pyre Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Smite -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(34), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(36), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(37), MckBrt-Acc/Rchg(37) Level 1: Fire Shield -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(3), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(3), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(40) Level 2: Blazing Aura -- Mlt-Acc/EndRdx(A), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Mlt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Obl-Dmg(46) Level 4: Healing Flames -- DctWnd-Rchg(A), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(5), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(5), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx(39), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(50) Level 6: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(7), RechRdx-I(7) Level 8: Siphon Life -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(9), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(9), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(15), MckBrt-Acc/Rchg(45) Level 10: Temperature Protection -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), StdPrt-ResKB(11), GldArm-3defTpProc(11) Level 12: Combat Jumping -- Krm-ResKB(A), Ksm-ToHit+(23), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(40), Rct-ResDam%(42), LucoftheG-Rchg+(50) Level 14: Super Jump -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A) Level 16: Plasma Shield -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(17), UnbGrd-ResDam(17), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(42) Level 18: Touch of Fear -- SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SphIns-ToHitDeb(19), SphIns-Acc/ToHitDeb(19), SphIns-Acc/Rchg(23), SphIns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(46) Level 20: Consume -- SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SprBrtFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), SprBrtFur-Rech/Fury(21) Level 22: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 24: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(25), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(25), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(31) Level 26: Soul Drain -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(27), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(27), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), Obl-%Dam(43) 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: Weave -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(39), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(39) Level 32: Midnight Grasp -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(33), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(33), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(34), MckBrt-Acc/Rchg(34) Level 35: Fiery Embrace -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36) Level 38: Dark Consumption -- SprBrtFur-Dmg/Rchg(A), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg(45) Level 41: Char -- Acc-I(A) Level 44: Melt Armor -- Acc-I(A) Level 47: Fire Ball -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), PstBls-Acc/Dmg(48), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(48), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(48), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(50) 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 -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(13), EndMod-I(13) Level 0: High Pain Threshold Level 0: Invader Level 0: Marshal Level 0: Born In Battle Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon ------------