OceanusCoH

Well, I got my Savage/Shield brute up to tier 4 incarnates, so it's time for a new brute. I'm looking for feedback on this Katana/Fire brute that I made. He's a blend of my two favourite characters from the original game - a fire/fire tanker and a katana/regen scrapper. He's not intended as a farmer (since I find it really boring). How does it look? Divine Avalanche + Capped Melee defence seems redundant somehow? I hope I have the basic build theory correct: This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.6.0 https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Aetherial Warrior: Level 50 Magic Brute Primary Power Set: Katana Secondary Power Set: Fiery Aura Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Concealment Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Sting of the Wasp -- TchofDth-Acc/Dmg(A), TchofDth-Dmg/EndRdx(3), TchofDth-Dmg/Rchg(3), TchofDth-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), TchofDth-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), TchofDth-Dam%(7) Level 1: Fire Shield -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(7), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(9), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(9) Level 2: Blazing Aura -- SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprUnrFur-Dmg/Rchg(11), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), SprUnrFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), SprUnrFur-Rchg/+Regen/+End(15) Level 4: Super Jump -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A) Level 6: Healing Flames -- NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(A), NmnCnv-EndRdx/Rchg(17), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(17), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(19), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(19) Level 8: Divine Avalanche -- SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(A), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(21), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(21), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(25) Level 10: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(25), Rct-ResDam%(50), Rct-Def/EndRdx(50) Level 12: Flashing Steel -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(29) Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31) Level 16: Plasma Shield -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(31), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(31), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(33) Level 18: The Lotus Drops -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(33), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(33), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Obl-%Dam(34) Level 20: Consume -- PrfShf-EndMod/Rchg(A), PrfShf-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(36), PrfShf-Acc/Rchg(36) Level 22: Build Up -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), GssSynFr--ToHit(36), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(37), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(37), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(37), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(39) Level 24: Temperature Protection -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A) Level 26: Soaring Dragon -- Hct-Dmg(A), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(39), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Hct-Acc/Rchg(40), Hct-Dam%(40), FrcFdb-Rechg%(40) Level 28: Burn -- SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBrtFur-Dmg/Rchg(42), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), SprBrtFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), SprBrtFur-Rech/Fury%(43) Level 30: Boxing -- Acc-I(A) Level 32: Golden Dragonfly -- Arm-Dmg(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(43), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Arm-Acc/Rchg(45), Arm-Dam%(45), FrcFdb-Rechg%(46) Level 35: Superior Conditioning -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 38: Tough -- Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Ags-ResDam(46), Ags-Psi/Status(48), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(48) Level 41: Physical Perfection -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 44: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(48), LucoftheG-Def(50) Level 47: Stealth -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 49: Rise of the Phoenix -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A) Level 1: Fury Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Qck-EndRdx/RunSpd(A) Level 2: Rest -- IntRdx-I(A) Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Prv-Absorb%(A), Prv-Heal(15) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A) Level 44: Double Jump Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Clr-Stlth(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run ------------

Lol - oops! First thing I fixed of course. Ulun, thanks. It looks like a couple people mentioned that issue with Crane Kick. I've made that swap. I also really appreciate your ideas on Power Sink (which I didn't understand). I went with end mods from performance enhancer, so I could get a bit of extra run speed. Speaking of which, the reason I could do that is because I managed to get SK down to 1.67 seconds recharge. This means that I can do SK>CK>SK>CAK. There's a 0.15 second delay at the end, but that's tolerable. I can also do SK>DT>CK>CAK for AoE damage. This means that I can get rid of TK entirely. I just hope that Infiltration is a tolerable travel power. Sovera, I like your ideas, but I think we just have a different philosophy. I like to use my incarnates to plug holes and I want my resists for alpha strikes. I found your slotting ideas really helpful, and stole a couple. I'm now actually using Tough to make up the difference. Here's my updates. It's pricey, but influence is no object for me. If anyone has any ideas, I'd love to hear them. Thanks everyone for your help. This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.6.0 https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Kick Bot: Level 50 Technology Tanker Primary Power Set: Electric Armor Secondary Power Set: Martial Arts Power Pool: Concealment Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Charged Armor -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(3), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(3), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(5), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(5), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(50) Level 1: Thunder Kick -- Acc-I(A) Level 2: Storm Kick -- SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(A), SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(7), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), TchofDth-Dam%(11) Level 4: Lightning Field -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(13), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), PrfShf-End%(17) Level 6: Infiltration -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 8: Static Shield -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(19), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(21), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(21), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(46) Level 10: Conductive Shield -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(23), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(23), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(25), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(25) Level 12: Combat Jumping -- ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(27), Ksm-ToHit+(27), Rct-ResDam%(29) Level 14: Grounded -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(19), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(29), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(31), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(31), UnbGrd-Max HP%(31) Level 16: Crane Kick -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(A), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(34), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(34) Level 18: Lightning Reflexes -- HO:Micro(A) Level 20: Dragon's Tail -- Arm-Dmg(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(34), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Arm-Acc/Rchg(36), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Arm-Dam%(37) Level 22: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(37) Level 24: Energize -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(37), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(39), Prv-Heal/Rchg(39), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(39), Prv-Absorb%(40) Level 26: Kick -- Acc-I(A) Level 28: Focus Chi -- GssSynFr--ToHit(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(40), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(40), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(42), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(42), GssSynFr--Build%(42) Level 30: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(43), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(48), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(48), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(50), GldArm-3defTpProc(50) Level 32: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def(43), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(43) Level 35: Crippling Axe Kick -- Hct-Dmg(A), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(45), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Hct-Acc/Rchg(45), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(46), Hct-Dam%(46) Level 38: Warrior's Provocation -- PrfZng-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(A) Level 41: Focused Accuracy -- RctRtc-Pcptn(A) Level 44: Physical Perfection -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 47: Power Sink -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-EndMod/Rchg(48) Level 49: Stealth -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 1: Gauntlet Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Qck-EndRdx/RunSpd(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(11), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(13) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 50: Mighty Radial Final Judgement Level 50: Degenerative Core Flawless Interface Level 50: Longbow Core Superior Ally Level 50: Assault Radial Embodiment Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon Level 50: The Atlas Medallion Level 50: Freedom Phalanx Reserve Level 50: Portal Jockey Level 50: Task Force Commander Level 50: Rebirth Total Core Invocation ------------

I'm working on a new Elec/MA tanker, Kick Bot, and this is what I've come up with so far. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I've managed to cap most resists, along with melee defence. One thing to note is that this is an android specifically designed for kicking, so I only want kicking animations. I'm also wondering about attack chains for MA. I've seen people suggest SK>CK>SK>CAK, and I'm really close to having enough recharge but I can't quite make it work. I also think I've probably got my tanker purples in the wrong attacks, but that depends on the attack chain that I'm trying for. This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.6.0 https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Kick Bot: Level 50 Magic Tanker Primary Power Set: Electric Armor Secondary Power Set: Martial Arts Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Concealment Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Charged Armor -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(3), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(3), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(5), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(5) Level 1: Thunder Kick -- TchofDth-Acc/Dmg(A), TchofDth-Dmg/EndRdx(48), TchofDth-Dmg/Rchg(48), TchofDth-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), TchofDth-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50), TchofDth-Dam%(50) Level 2: Storm Kick -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(A), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(7), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(11) Level 4: Lightning Field -- Arm-Dmg(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(15), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Arm-Acc/Rchg(17), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(17), Arm-Dam%(19) Level 6: Super Jump -- BlsoftheZ-Travel(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(13) Level 8: Static Shield -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(19), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(21), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(21), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(23) Level 10: Conductive Shield -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(23), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(25), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(25), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(27) Level 12: Combat Jumping -- ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(27), Ksm-ToHit+(29), Rct-ResDam%(29) Level 14: Grounded -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(36), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(37), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(37), UnbGrd-Max HP%(37) Level 16: Crane Kick -- TchofDth-Acc/Dmg(A), TchofDth-Dmg/EndRdx(31), TchofDth-Dmg/Rchg(31), TchofDth-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), TchofDth-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), TchofDth-Dam%(33) Level 18: Lightning Reflexes -- HO:Micro(A) Level 20: Dragon's Tail -- SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(34), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(36) Level 22: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33) Level 24: Energize -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(39), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(39), Prv-Heal/Rchg(39), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(40), Prv-Absorb%(40) Level 26: Boxing -- Acc-I(A) Level 28: Focus Chi -- GssSynFr--ToHit(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(40), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(42), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(42), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(42), GssSynFr--Build%(43) Level 30: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(43) Level 32: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def(43), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(45) Level 35: Crippling Axe Kick -- Hct-Dmg(A), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(45), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Hct-Acc/Rchg(46), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(46), Hct-Dam%(46) Level 38: Warrior's Provocation -- PrfZng-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(A) Level 41: Focused Accuracy -- RctRtc-Pcptn(A), RctRtc-ToHit(50) Level 44: Physical Perfection -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 47: Power Sink -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 49: Stealth -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 1: Gauntlet Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Qck-EndRdx/RunSpd(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(11), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(13) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 50: Mighty Radial Final Judgement Level 50: Degenerative Core Flawless Interface Level 50: Longbow Core Superior Ally Level 50: Assault Radial Embodiment Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon Level 50: The Atlas Medallion Level 50: Freedom Phalanx Reserve Level 50: Portal Jockey Level 50: Task Force Commander Level 50: Rebirth Core Epiphany Level 6: Double Jump ------------

Thanks! I changed the mod in Active Defence. I hadn't considered the stacking. That's a great idea with the Hami O. My issue is that I only have 3 resistance powers to work with, especially if I take Stealth (which I'm planning). If I want to do a real revamp, the first step would be to swap a Gaussian set into Blood Thirst, which frees up a lot of slots, starting with the ones in Super Jump. I definitely appreciate the ideas, including the idea of balancing my resists more. I'll keep tweaking.

Thank you for the ideas. Numina's right now is providing both the last bit of ranged defence and the last bit of S/L resistance to reach cap. I really haven't been able to find any way around it, but those are some interesting ideas. I think it would be fun to try what you're saying with One with the Shield. The resist buff definitely turns him into an unkillable beast for a while. Since I don't really use it, I'm seriously considering Stealth, which would enable me to run to the glowy in missions. I'm not sure though. Yep, you found it Corbie. For some reason the Rebirth Incarnate was switched on. Without it, my regen is 277%. That actually answers your original question, too. I use Rebirth for my on-demand heal, filling one of the biggest holes in the Shield set. I hope that helps.

Here is final build. The character is now level 50 with most of his incarnates 3-slotted. I made a few adjustments to get rid of Maneuvers, which was an endurance hog, and managed to keep most of what mattered to me. As ever, looking for suggestions. I'm not super happy with 6-slotting Health, but at the end of the day, there really wasn't anywhere else to put anything. I might drop One with the Shield, since I never use it: This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.6.0 https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Totemic Cat: Level 50 Magic Brute Primary Power Set: Savage Melee Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Savage Strike -- SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBrtFur-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SprBrtFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprBrtFur-Rech/Fury%(7) Level 1: Deflection -- Ags-ResDam(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(9), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(9), Ags-EndRdx/Rchg(11), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(11) Level 2: Battle Agility -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(13), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(13), LucoftheG-Def(15), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(15) Level 4: Super Jump -- BlsoftheZ-Travel(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(17), BlsoftheZ-ResKB(17) Level 6: True Grit -- Ags-Psi/Status(A), Ags-ResDam(19), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(19), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(21), Pnc-Heal/+End(21), Prv-Absorb%(23) Level 8: Vicious Slash -- TchofDth-Acc/Dmg(A), TchofDth-Dmg/EndRdx(23), TchofDth-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(25), TchofDth-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25), TchofDth-Dam%(27), TchofDth-Dmg/Rchg(27) Level 10: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 12: Active Defense -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 14: Blood Thirst -- AdjTrg-ToHit(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(37), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(39), AdjTrg-EndRdx/Rchg(39), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(39), AdjTrg-Rchg(40) Level 16: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 18: Rending Flurry -- SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprUnrFur-Rchg/+Regen/+End(33), SprUnrFur-Dmg/Rchg(33), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SprUnrFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34) Level 20: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(37) Level 22: Phalanx Fighting -- ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(A) Level 24: Kick -- Acc-I(A) Level 26: Hemorrhage -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(29), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(29), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Mk'Bit-Dam%(31) Level 28: Tough -- Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Ags-ResDam(34), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(36), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(36), GldArm-3defTpProc(36), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(37) Level 30: Weave -- Rct-ResDam%(A), Rct-Def(40), Ksm-ToHit+(40), Ksm-Def/EndRdx(42), Ksm-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(42), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(42) Level 32: Savage Leap -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(43), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(43), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), Obl-%Dam(45) Level 35: Shield Charge -- Arm-Dmg(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(45), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), Arm-Acc/Rchg(46), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(46), Arm-Dam%(48) Level 38: Taunt -- PrfZng-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(A) Level 41: Superior Conditioning -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 44: Physical Perfection -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 47: One with the Shield -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A) Level 49: Grant Cover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 1: Fury Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Qck-EndRdx/RunSpd(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Health -- NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(A), NmnCnv-EndRdx/Rchg(48), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(48), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(50), NmnCnv-Heal(50), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(50) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 1: Blood Frenzy Level 4: Double Jump Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon Level 50: Mighty Radial Final Judgement Level 50: Degenerative Core Flawless Interface Level 50: Banished Pantheon Core Superior Ally Level 50: Rebirth Radial Epiphany Level 50: Assault Radial Embodiment ------------

Interesting. Thank you. So if I'm understanding you, I can put Preventative Medicine in Soul Transfer and it will still work, but Phase Shifter won't.

I'm cross posting this from the tanker forum, where the tip was well-received. This is a slotting technique that I've picked up through tinkering that I really like. It's for a defense power, and it uses up some of those pesky uniques so that you can save more slots, still maxes out defences on the power, and provides 3.75% smash/lethal resist without hitting the law of fives. I hope people find it helpful. I 'm using battle agility as an example, but you can put it in any defence power: Level 2: Battle Agility [*] (A) Reactive Defenses - Scaling Resist Damage [*] (11) Reactive Defenses - Defense [*] (13) Kismet - Accuracy +6% [*] (13) Kismet - Defense/Endurance [*] (15) Kismet - Defense/Endurance/Recharge [*] (15) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed[/b]

This is a slotting technique that I've picked up through tinkering that I really like. It's for a defense power, and it uses up some of those pesky uniques so that you can save more slots, still maxes out defences on the power, and provides 3.75% smash/lethal resist without hitting the law of fives because that's such a common amount in attacks. I hope people find it helpful. I 'm using battle agility as an example, but you can put it in any defence power: Level 2: Battle Agility [*] (A) Reactive Defenses - Scaling Resist Damage [*] (11) Reactive Defenses - Defense [*] (13) Kismet - Accuracy +6% [*] (13) Kismet - Defense/Endurance [*] (15) Kismet - Defense/Endurance/Recharge [*] (15) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed[/b]

I have a question about some enhancements that "grant powers". It seems like some give bonuses wherever they are slotted, but some only work with activation of a power. Is this right? For which of the following would it matter if I put it in an active power or a passive power? 1) Numina's +Regen/Recovery 2) Panacaea's +Hit Points/Endurance 3) Preventative Medicine's Chance for Absorb 4) Phase Shifter's Chance for End

Thanks! Okay, so 45% was enough. Phew - that would have been a lot of extra strain on the build! Yeah, I probably overdid it on the recharge. The idea of the build is that I pounce around like crazy and wanted as much recharge as possible, but I don't really need as much as I gave myself. I can't move the LotG off Deflection, since I need the defense, but I was able to "unmule" CJ a little bit. I used it to get some more S/L resist (now 89.63% - so close!). I also got in a Hecatomb to replace some of the lost recharge. I put Hemorrhage in this version, but it could easily be replaced by Maiming Slash if I don't like it: This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.6.0 https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Totemic Cat: Level 50 Magic Brute Primary Power Set: Savage Melee Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leadership Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Savage Strike -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(3), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(5), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(11) Level 1: Deflection -- Ags-ResDam(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(3), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(34), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(7), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(7) Level 2: Battle Agility -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(9), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(11), LucoftheG-Def(19), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(19) Level 4: Super Jump -- BlsoftheZ-Travel(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(13) Level 6: True Grit -- Ags-Psi/Status(A), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(13), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(15), Ags-ResDam(17), Prv-Heal(21), Prv-Absorb%(31) Level 8: Blood Thirst -- AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(23), AdjTrg-EndRdx/Rchg(23), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(25), AdjTrg-Rchg(33), AdjTrg-ToHit(33) Level 10: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-ResDam%(37), Rct-Def(48) Level 12: Vicious Slash -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(15), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(17), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(27), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27), Mk'Bit-Dam%(29) Level 14: Active Defense -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 16: Kick -- Acc-I(A) Level 18: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 20: Tough -- Ags-ResDam(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(21), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(25), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(31), GldArm-3defTpProc(31), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(39) Level 22: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(36), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(45), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(48), LucoftheG-Def(50) Level 24: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36) Level 26: Phalanx Fighting -- ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(A) Level 28: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(29), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(36), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(42), LucoftheG-Def(45) Level 30: Hemorrhage -- Hct-Dmg(A), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(34), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Hct-Acc/Rchg(37), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Hct-Dam%(50) Level 32: Savage Leap -- SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBrtFur-Dmg/Rchg(39), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), SprBrtFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprBrtFur-Rech/Fury%(40) Level 35: Rending Flurry -- SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprUnrFur-Dmg/Rchg(42), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), SprUnrFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50), SprUnrFur-Rchg/+Regen/+End(33) Level 38: Shield Charge -- Arm-Dmg(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(43), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Arm-Acc/Rchg(43), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Arm-Dam%(46) Level 41: Grant Cover -- Ksm-ToHit+(A), Ksm-Def/EndRdx(46), Ksm-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(46) Level 44: Superior Conditioning -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 47: Physical Perfection -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 49: One with the Shield -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A) Level 1: Fury Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Qck-EndRdx/RunSpd(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(9) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 1: Blood Frenzy Level 4: Double Jump Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon Level 50: Mighty Radial Final Judgement Level 50: Degenerative Core Flawless Interface Level 50: Banished Pantheon Core Superior Ally Level 50: Rebirth Radial Epiphany Level 50: Assault Radial Embodiment ------------

Thank you. That's very helpful, and thank you for sharing your build! I actually have a question about theory here. I'm already at over 45% melee defence without more Deflection slots, which is why I chose to focus on the resistance in Deflection. Is there a reason to go above 45%? Also, what attack rotation do you (or others) use?

I've been working on this Savage Melee/Shield build. I just love pouncing all over the place, and I enjoy brutes. I've virtually soft capped defences, as well as S/L resistance. S/L resistance is capped (I think), but the Adjusted Targeting bonus is bugged and not showing. I don't really like the Mako's, and would like to get a Hecatomb in there somehow, but haven't figured it out. I also wouldn't mind finding a couple slots for some more psionic resist. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Sorry for the short form. I was getting an EX0 when trying to post the long one: This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.6.0 https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Totemic Cat: Level 50 Magic Brute Primary Power Set: Savage Melee Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leadership Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Maiming Slash -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(11), Mk'Bit-Dam%(39) Level 1: Deflection -- Ags-ResDam(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(3), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(34), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(7), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(7) Level 2: Battle Agility -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(9), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(11), LucoftheG-Def(19), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(19) Level 4: Savage Strike -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Mk'Bit-Dam%(15), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(31), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(36) Level 6: True Grit -- Ags-Psi/Status(A), Ags-ResDam(17), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(45), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(50), GldArm-3defTpProc(50) Level 8: Blood Thirst -- AdjTrg-ToHit(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(23), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(23), AdjTrg-EndRdx/Rchg(25), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(33), AdjTrg-Rchg(33) Level 10: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(29), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(36), Rct-ResDam%(37), Rct-Def/EndRdx(48) Level 12: Vicious Slash -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(17), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(29) Level 14: Active Defense -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 16: Super Jump -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A) Level 18: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 20: Rending Flurry -- SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprUnrFur-Dmg/Rchg(21), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), SprUnrFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), SprUnrFur-Rchg/+Regen/+End(33) Level 22: Kick -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A) Level 24: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36) Level 26: Phalanx Fighting -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 28: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(42), LucoftheG-Def(45), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(46), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(46) Level 30: Tough -- Ags-ResDam(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(34), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(34), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(37), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(37) Level 32: Savage Leap -- SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBrtFur-Dmg/Rchg(39), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), SprBrtFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprBrtFur-Rech/Fury%(40) Level 35: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(42), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(42), LucoftheG-Def(48), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(50) Level 38: Shield Charge -- Arm-Dmg(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(43), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Arm-Acc/Rchg(43), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Arm-Dam%(46) Level 41: Grant Cover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 44: Superior Conditioning -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 47: Physical Perfection -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 49: One with the Shield -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A) Level 1: Fury Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Qck-EndRdx/RunSpd(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(9), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(15), Prv-Heal(21), Prv-Absorb%(48) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 1: Blood Frenzy Level 16: Double Jump Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon Level 50: Mighty Radial Final Judgement Level 50: Degenerative Core Flawless Interface Level 50: Banished Pantheon Core Superior Ally Level 50: Rebirth Radial Epiphany Level 50: Assault Radial Embodiment ------------

It's a very tanky build. I'm rad/rad and I've been enjoying things like ITF as well. Good luck!

I get your frustration. As a 17-year non-stone tanker, I remember you guys always getting preference for hard content. There are advantages to having the best defence in the game, even if it's at a cost.

My first tanker that I got to 50 was a fire/fire, but that was on live where he was easiest to level. Overall, I think Willpower is the most forgiving tank set. It's basically a fire and forget power that you can set up and worry about your damage instead.

I have my psionic resist at about 83%, and it's made a world of difference. I was in a group the other night where someone said, "Oh, crap, psionics!", and just kind of snickered.

Hi everyone, It looks like I'm going to be hitting level 50 today on my rad/rad tanker, and I'd like some feedback on my build. It's obviously based on one of Infinitum's builds, but it fits my playstyle better with things like Ground Zero and Taunt. I've got all resists above 89% except cold and melee defense at 44.9%. Any feedback would be appreciated. I feel like I've overslotted the heals and Fusion, but can't seem to find any way to replace the lost defences when I swap them: This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.6.0 https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Toxic Bomb: Level 50 Science Tanker Primary Power Set: Radiation Armor Secondary Power Set: Radiation Melee Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Alpha Barrier (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance (3) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance (3) Unbreakable Guard - Endurance/RechargeTime (9) Unbreakable Guard - +Max HP (9) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime (19) Impervium Armor - Psionic Resistance Level 1: Contaminated Strike (A) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage (7) Superior Blistering Cold - Damage/Endurance/Accuracy/RechargeTime (7) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (31) Superior Blistering Cold - Recharge/Chance for Hold (48) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge Level 2: Gamma Boost (A) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End Level 4: Proton Armor (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance (5) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance (5) Unbreakable Guard - Endurance/RechargeTime (15) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance (34) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime (40) Impervium Armor - Psionic Resistance Level 6: Super Jump (A) Blessing of the Zephyr - Knockback Reduction (4 points) Level 8: Combat Jumping (A) Reactive Defenses - Scaling Resist Damage (33) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed Level 10: Fallout Shelter (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance (11) Unbreakable Guard - Endurance/RechargeTime (11) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance (19) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance (34) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime (42) Impervium Armor - Psionic Resistance Level 12: Radiation Therapy (A) Theft of Essence - Accuracy/Healing (13) Theft of Essence - Healing/Recharge (13) Theft of Essence - Chance for +Endurance (15) Theft of Essence - Accuracy/Endurance/Healing (50) Theft of Essence - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge (50) Theft of Essence - Healing Level 14: Hasten (A) Recharge Reduction IO (34) Recharge Reduction IO Level 16: Radiation Siphon (A) Hecatomb - Damage (17) Hecatomb - Damage/Recharge (17) Hecatomb - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (45) Hecatomb - Accuracy/Recharge (45) Hecatomb - Damage/Endurance (46) Hecatomb - Chance of Damage(Negative) Level 18: Beta Decay (A) Achilles' Heel - Chance for Res Debuff Level 20: Fusion (A) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff (21) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge (21) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge/Endurance (23) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Recharge/Endurance (23) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Endurance (25) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Chance for Build Up Level 22: Particle Shielding (A) Preventive Medicine - Heal (25) Preventive Medicine - Heal/Endurance (27) Preventive Medicine - Endurance/RechargeTime (46) Preventive Medicine - Heal/RechargeTime (48) Preventive Medicine - Heal/RechargeTime/Endurance (48) Preventive Medicine - Chance for +Absorb Level 24: Kick (A) Force Feedback - Chance for +Recharge Level 26: Tough (A) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All) (27) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3% Level 28: Irradiated Ground (A) Superior Avalanche - Accuracy/Damage (29) Superior Avalanche - Recharge/Chance for Knockdown (29) Superior Avalanche - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (31) Superior Avalanche - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (31) Superior Avalanche - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge Level 30: Weave (A) Shield Wall - Defense/Endurance (43) Shield Wall - Defense (43) Shield Wall - +Res (Teleportation), +5% Res (All) (43) Shield Wall - Defense/Recharge (45) Shield Wall - Endurance/Recharge (46) Shield Wall - Defense/Endurance/Recharge Level 32: Ground Zero (A) Obliteration - Damage (33) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge (33) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge (37) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage (42) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (42) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge Level 35: Devastating Blow (A) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Accuracy/Damage (36) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Damage/RechargeTime (36) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Accuracy/Damage/RechargeTime (36) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime (37) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime (37) Superior Gauntleted Fist - RechargeTime/+Absorb Level 38: Atom Smasher (A) Superior Might of the Tanker - Accuracy/Damage (39) Superior Might of the Tanker - Damage/Recharge (39) Superior Might of the Tanker - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (39) Superior Might of the Tanker - Damage/Endurance/Recharge (40) Superior Might of the Tanker - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (40) Superior Might of the Tanker - Recharge/Chance for +Res(All) Level 41: Focused Accuracy (A) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Endurance Level 44: Physical Perfection (A) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End Level 47: Meltdown (A) Impervium Armor - Psionic Resistance Level 49: Taunt (A) Perfect Zinger - Taunt/Recharge/Range Level 1: Gauntlet Level 1: Brawl