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That's a lotta insertions the servers are gonna need some ointment. There's a lot of baby oil about to hit the market again.... 🤪

Yes. I can see why you won kudos to the judges 😜

Oh I never said it couldn't be improved upon. Which is kind of the whole point of this thread. I wasn't boasting. People were asking for some credentials so they were given yet I dont see anyone elses... There's big differences in how you can play this game which is what I said in this topic and that "pure offense" thread for that quickie ST dps build I threw together to inspire naysayers. Point is for the entirety of the game you're limiting all that you can be by not building for defenses where its no real sacrifice to do so. Or you can build to punch pylons and even con enemies. Lots of ways to go about things here I think thats the draw to the game.

Hmm I've linked you sub 50s pylon builds to show I know a little bit about building in offense on a dom. Dont see u posted. I even offered to race your defenseless dommie in real game content but its crickets. Someone lacks courage of which they speak and I'm not sure its me. You like to chatter so I'll leave you to it. Anytime you wanna setup a playdate hit me up.

That was a quickie I threw together to show others surely doms can get sub 50s pylons. Its a show pony build JUST for pylons as stated here and in that thread. Less typing, more reading.

Yes I set the bar then others enhanced their build off of the Mace epic pool. I stopped to that Ill/Martial. It was neat to learn envenomed blades allows for proccing onto their pets.

Look I was content leaving it where it was earlier please stop cluttering the thread. Its put up or shut up time.

Comprehension isnt your thing. Obviously I have lots of different doms with 3 builds each. For gameplay where I need aoe I'll use what I'm in the mood to use. You didn't catch the caveat I said it was just against 1 specific target in mind to pump out as much ST dmg you can get? Offers still on the table though come see if you can outdom my main dom in +4x8 content, if you can...

I'm Mezmera this is my burner. The build is attached to the Illusion/Nrg/Mace 42s pylon.

I digress watching someone play through game content where tough enemies punch you back is the best gauge of someones ability and build. But just to show I know how to build in offense forsaking an optimal balance I've linked a topic of me punching on those poor defenseless pylons. My dom is that Illusion/Nrg with a 42s pylon time. So if all you want is offense I'd have a look in that topic for builds. And again thats just against 1 AV like target. This game has a multitude of ranges to play it as.

I offered to run my dommie through radios then we can test your dommies time so we can compare and contrast. But sure I'll concede here so this doesnt get dragged out anymore.

If I go to an all you can eat buffet I'm sacrificing a nice juicy filet mignon. People value 'sacrifices' differently.

Don't know how my main attacks I use frequently have a great balance of slotted damage/acc and procs. Plus my global recharge is in the right sweet spot. I think whats getting lost on you is that not every power you take do you need to cycle into use so the oppotunity to mule sets into those powers is better represented. If you're filtering things down there's no reason why you cant make the most of everything you can.

Well my epic aoe blast has 4 procs in it. I have Soul Drain so I'm bringing my very own kin. My aoe hold is proc'd decently. I can pack a group nice and tight with the new TK. Then my ST attacks will finish the bosses in the midst of that. Offense isn't gonna be a problem. Don't care much for those new Council boss rez auto damage but it is what it is.

I can do you one better I play on Excelsior I can give you a tour of some +4x8 radios. My Mind/Nrg dommie is well tested against 4stars and those old Linea AE missions.

Typically I never use my ST controls as damage and especially not if I'm looking to pump out real good damage. Your assault powers are far better suited to do damage if that's what you're wanting both in terms of internal numbers and proccability. If I'm using a ST control beyond the stuns I get from Total Focus its to stop a runner or something annoying me or an AV. That's not to say I don't put procs into longer recharging aoe controls where all those hold procs are far better suited to fire. Generally I pair real good defenses with my proc'd aoe hold as I jump into a mob that way I can go right to blasting and if the aoe control may have missed a target or two they're no real threat with good defenses running. For two slots extra in some controls you'd slot a purple set into anyways to at least 5 you can pick up 10% ranged defense from Ascendancy and Contagious. Then there's global resistance uniques yes. Also you're likely taking CJ, Stealth, Manuevers and some other defenses to let you slot your 5 Lotg's. I mean just right there that's 25-30% ranged defense at barely any extra cost so why not.

Dominators are pursuing defense powers to slot those Lotg's for their recharge. Controls are well suited for purple sets since you need them anyways to build on their playstyle plus there's good defense bonuses in those sets. Your assaults are where you should be getting the offenses you were suggesting I'd be sacrificing on. As an example my main 3 ST attack chain is proc'd out well along with my Dark Obliteration having 4 procs and my Soul Drain proc'd well. You'd think I'd be sacrificing recharge/defenses I could build in these powers but no I'm going full offense on the powers I need to maintain offense. Dominators are about being as efficient with your build as can be using an aggressive control offense paired with the defenses you're taking built on subtly with some targeted bonuses. Seeing first hand how well I can do offensively/control wise while maintaining tippytop defenses its hard for me not to come to the conclusion of why not having your cake and eating it too?

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Who says I'd sacrifice offense, control or recharge? Cover those bases then scoop up some defenses since good ones are typically one more set bonus away.

And this is what makes you the 3rd best dommie. The best know that when they log in they want to go into domination and never want to be out of it until they log off. Dieing is antithetical to that. Building in defenses on a dom can only be gravy young one.

My tank is based on WW as a homage. I went with a mishmash of powersets she would have access to. I went with Shield armor it looks cool and very appropriate for her since she has been deflecting bullets with her bracers well before she had the shield. Also Shield is a very strong, versatile and fun armor to play. As for an assault I went Street Justice as to me it represents her no frills win the fight as effective as you can style. If you need to bust someones shins or knee someone in the groin thats what a trained skilled fighter would do. There's also other variations you could do too sure like Broadsword. That's what alts are for.

The change to TK was nice. It's a good power to gather the group up and keep them at a distance as you like, although you will catch a lot of hate from them so be aware. It lasts for 20s then it auto detoggles or if you use Levitate on the anchor it'll knockup all those in the field and give a bit of splash damage and turn off. The part about Levitate doing a Mass Levitate with an auto detoggle is a neat combo that'll give you a bit of soft control and a little aoe damage. If you were looking to rush into the group the pushaway mechanic is prohibitive to that play so the Mass Levitate soft control is a nice way to detoggle without having to reclick it again as you're running into the group. It gives Levitate more use and you can always let the TK run its full course if you need the repel active, then you may as well get the bonus before it detoggles on its own. Its a neat little power with some good utility. I'd compare its usefulness to say Terrify. It allows you to do unique things. Terrify is a nice soft control you can load up with damage procs or a target aoe purple set if you need the bonuses. Ideally you can take both powers and functionality they are both useful to have.

Back in my day we had to do a few hours community service just to earn the chance at a respec. That's if you didn't miss the guy that ported under the reactor and ruined your day. And if you chose poorly you were Super Speeding uphill in the snow through Terra Volta. We didn't have those fancy schmancy jetpacks these kids have nowadays.

Have you looked at the stats you can get with Adrenal Boost? Its an amazing offensive buff which lasts a minute, built for recharge and the +recharge you get from it the power is up quite often. You'll get your Super Speed along with a quick escape or into the fray tp power then you can take AB. Just have to sacrifice a power to get it. I'm usually saving a spot for one of the Origin pools. If I'm looking offense this is my jam.

I'd say Shield too yes. All the beefiest armor is compacted into the early power picks. Those first 3 armors can be built quite strong later on with IO's and bonuses and such. My shield tank can get 90 DDR only SR is better but Shield can get access to much better uptime resistances. Then you get Shield Charge which is an awfully fun attack. Only thing Shield really lacks is a heal which SR doesn't get either.