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Survivability was OK given that you pain the mobs with Fearsome Stare -- my build had like 38% def to S/L/R before applying FS to-hit debuffs and the other to-hit debuffs of dark powers, amplified if you used Gather Shadows first (since it's like power boost). Engulfing Darkness and HOD both gave good to-hit buffs over a decent PBAOE area. The issue was more damage feeling anemic, which is why I shelved the toon.

HOD is also a pretty good proc-nuke at the moment. Since you're under permadom you don't really need to slot it for mez. I posted my take on Dark/Dark a month or so ago, fwiw - maybe it gives you some ideas:

Yes, it does. Allowed Enhancements for the power include "Enhance Knockback" so it slots FF.

Idk, i managed to soft-cap S/L def and flash arrow is still pretty well slotted. Also attacks are pretty well proc'd. It's fun to play but damage is still, even with procs, not that awesome.

Buehler?

My understanding is power boost no longer affects Farsight on time (that's what I read on the boards), which is another reason I went for Clarion ('cause it does).

My Water/Plant blaster build is in the blaster forums (probably find it if you search my username). I skpped Hydro. I took Steam Spray, which I have found surprisingly useful at lower levels and exemp'd TFs. Hydro was the only thing I skipped on the water side. On my Fire/Time corr for comparison, I skipped both Fire blast (the Hydro equivalent) and the narrow cone Fire Breath. Steam Spray has a much wider arc (50 deg vs. 30 deg) and will the Artillery IO set you get +range which spreads it out further towards the cone end.

Poison/Sonic def sounds interesting, especially if there is a proc'd out build (esp. for Screech and Siren's Song?) and maybe incorporates the new TP pool for Fold Space. Buildmeisters? I presume you'd want to build for S/L def since you'll be in melee, and for the same reason skip the cones in primary/secondary? Hm now that I think about it, a secondary with fewer cones and more targetable aoe / pbaoe could be better, given you're going to be standing in melee (I presume) to drop poison trap and venemous gas ... maybe water really is the best choice, then.

Neru helped me with my Water/Plant build and I really like Plant for a hover blaster (ranged). I haven't changed the build up after the new issue.

I took Clarion on my Fire/Time because it also boosts Farsight's numbers. I kept Rune of Protection for (a) exemping down (TFs etc) and (b) for the resists-on-demand.

Dibs on naked-under-trenchcoat toon called The Flasher 😉

There was a pretty awesome Thugs/Storm build bandied about the boards (give it a search). One neat thing about Thugs is Gang War is one power that really gets mileage out of Burnout, if you want to do something different (moreso with Storm).

I posted about my experience with a Dark/Dark dominator in the dom forum. TLDR = felt a bit awkward and weak to me, given the strongest attacks require you to be in melee and still have relatively lengthy animations (my Dark/Savage dom plays much better). I'd not move dark/dark dom to the top of your list.

Arcane Bolt's cast time seems very long to me, almost unbearbly so, and the damage seems weak (even with FS and containment) -- my $0.02 from my fire/kin troller at 50++. I have it on my power tray and almost never use it vs. Seismic Smash and Fissure and recasting fire cages, bonfire etc. I may switch it out for Enflame, good tip.

Here's a log from a group of 5 malta followed by 2 malta, to the extent this helps see proc chances on RoA and other powers. My RoA has 3 damage procs and the -RES proc. They definitely don't seem to go off as much as the procs in Acid Arrow, Explosive Arrow, and the single-taget attacks. But still it is nice when they do, and I suppose if the slots can be spared, worth keeping? And another group:

I like my Fire/Time due to the self buffing with Farsight and Clarion (puts you over 45% for M/R/AOE def). A good Soul Drain (up often) on large group plus Aim makes up for not being Kin. Hero Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.6.1.25 https://github.com/Crytilis/mids-reborn-hero-designer Click this DataLink to open the build! Trailblazer: Level 50 Magic Corruptor Primary Power Set: Fire Blast Secondary Power Set: Time Manipulation Power Pool: Sorcery Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Concealment Ancillary Pool: Dark Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Flares -- Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Apc-Acc/Rchg(3), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Apc-Dmg/Rchg(7), Apc-Dmg(17) Level 1: Time Crawl -- TmpRdn-Acc/EndRdx(A) Level 2: Fire Ball -- SprScrBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SprScrBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(3), SprScrBls-Rchg/+End(7), SprScrBls-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), SprScrBls-Dmg/Rchg(15), SprScrBls-Acc/Dmg(31) Level 4: Time's Juncture -- HO:Enzym(A), HO:Enzym(5) Level 6: Temporal Mending -- Prv-Absorb%(A), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(9), Prv-Heal/Rchg(11), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(11), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(19), Prv-Heal(23) Level 8: Rain of Fire -- Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(A), Rgn-Knock%(15), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(17), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(25) Level 10: Spirit Ward -- Heal-I(A) Level 12: Mystic Flight -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A) Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 16: Distortion Field -- Lck-%Hold(A) Level 18: Blaze -- SprMlcoft-Rchg/Dmg%(A), SprMlcoft-Acc/Dmg(19), SprMlcoft-Dmg/Rchg(21), SprMlcoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), SprMlcoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27), SprMlcoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31) Level 20: Aim -- GssSynFr--Build%(A) Level 22: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(23), Rct-ResDam%(33), Rct-Def/EndRdx(42) Level 24: Rune of Protection -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), UnbGrd-Max HP%(31), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(34), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(37), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(37) Level 26: Blazing Bolt -- StnoftheM-Dam%(A), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx(27), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), StnoftheM-Acc/Dmg(36), StnoftheM-Dmg/ActRdx/Rchg(36), Apc-Dam%(42) Level 28: Farsight -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), HO:Membr(29), HO:Membr(29), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(40) Level 30: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 32: Inferno -- Obl-%Dam(A), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(34), Obl-Acc/Rchg(36), Obl-Dmg(37) Level 35: Slowed Response -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A) Level 38: Chrono Shift -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Heal(39), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(39), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(39), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(40), NmnCnv-EndRdx/Rchg(40) Level 41: Dark Consumption -- Obl-%Dam(A), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(43), Obl-Acc/Rchg(43), Obl-Dmg(46) Level 44: Dark Embrace -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), Ags-Psi/Status(45), Ags-ResDam(45), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(45), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(46) Level 47: Soul Drain -- Arm-Dam%(A), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(50), Arm-Acc/Rchg(50), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(48), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(48) Level 49: Stealth -- LucoftheG-Def/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 -- UnbLea-Stlth(A) Level 1: Scourge Level 1: Sprint -- Qck-EndRdx/RunSpd(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), Pnc-Heal/+End(50) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-End%(13), PrfShf-EndMod/Acc(13) Level 0: High Pain Threshold Level 0: Invader Level 0: Born In Battle Level 0: Marshal Level 50: Clarion Radial Epiphany Level 50: Support Core Embodiment Level 50: Cimeroran Core Superior Ally Level 50: Void Radial Final Judgement Level 50: Reactive Radial Flawless Interface Level 50: Agility Core Paragon Level 1: Quick Form ------------

How can I get Rain of Arrows damage to show in Combat Log, since it's a pet (I think). I tried turning on Pet Damage and General Combat but it still doesn't show up in the combat log.

I have KB->KD slotted in the majority of my Storm/NRG defender powers, incluidng Tornado .. with Lightning Storm I'm using the tip of jumping up when casting it, so the KB happens "down" and doesn't throw mobs....however I left 2 powers unslotted with KB-KD (Sniper Blast and Nova) so I could fit more damage procs ... it's a fair trade off for the big ones (explosive blast, gale, power burst) and frankly I've been putting up with storm and energy toons that never slotted KB-KD forever 😉

I will try to check in game, I haven't been looking. I do see them go off a ton in Acid Arrow and Explosive and Ice Arrow / Blazing / Ranged.

but .. but ...

I've been running around all weekend with the proc'd out TA/A defender (Rainbowman) I posted in the other thread. At a high level, yes it is busy -- most fights on teams are spent putting out debuffs and finally switching to damage ... the good news about having proc'd stuff out is that Acid Arrow becomes a decent AOE damage power too, and Explosive Arrow gives some AOE control. Still, I find most stuff dying before I get to start using Rain of Arrows unless I selectively trade off between debuffs (glue arrow, I'm looking at you). Most fights are flash arrow, disruption arrow, acid arrow, explosive arrow, and then maybe I start blasting survivors. Other times I open with Oil Slick Arrow and the rest. It's a defender so damage isn't the greatest, but procs help. I don't think teams realize the massive debuffage I'm doing. I held the reactor door during Penny Yin TF basically by myself.

Honestly on my DP/MC Blaster I just run Fire Ammo and forgeddaboudit, becaue MOAR DMG am I right? There's an argument for using different ammo on Defenders given their higher debuff values (like for Chem rounds).

Hey @Jaegernault.... great write-up for post-patch, thanks for that. I am having trouble replicating your attack chain. What kind of global recharge do you have to be able to get Arc of Destruction to recharge in the Post-Patch chain above? With Hasten and Ageless Core Epiphany at the start of its decay I'm at 192.5% and there still is <1 second gap between Rend Armor and Arc coming off cooldown. And that gets worse as Ageless decays. How do you keep that as a smooth chain running? I'm using the build above. Thanks!

Any changes to your build as a result of these modifications @Jaegernault? I was using this version: Hero Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.6.1.25 https://github.com/Crytilis/mids-reborn-hero-designer Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Scrapper Primary Power Set: Titan Weapons Secondary Power Set: Bio Armor Power Pool: Experimentation Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leadership Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Crushing Blow -- SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprScrStr-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprScrStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprScrStr-Rchg/+Crit(7) Level 1: Hardened Carapace -- Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(7), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Ags-ResDam(9), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(11), GldArm-3defTpProc(11) Level 2: Inexhaustible -- Prv-Absorb%(A), Prv-Heal(48), Pnc-Heal/+End(50), PwrTrns-+Heal(50) Level 4: Environmental Modification -- ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(A), ShlWal-Def(13), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(13), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(15), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(15) Level 6: Follow Through -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(17), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(19), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(21) Level 8: Build Momentum -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), RechRdx-I(21), RechRdx-I(23) Level 10: Adaptation Level 12: Speed of Sound -- WntGif-ResSlow(A) Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(23) Level 16: Ablative Carapace -- NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(A), NmnCnv-EndRdx/Rchg(25), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(25), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(27), NmnCnv-Heal(27), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(29) Level 18: Rend Armor -- Hct-Dmg/Rchg(A), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), Hct-Acc/Rchg(31), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(31), Hct-Dam%(31), AchHee-ResDeb%(50) Level 20: Evolving Armor -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A) Level 22: Boxing -- Acc-I(A) Level 24: Tough -- Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(33), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Ags-ResDam(33) Level 26: Whirling Smash -- Arm-Dmg/Rchg(A), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Arm-Acc/Rchg(34), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(34), Arm-Dam%(36), FrcFdb-Rechg%(36) Level 28: DNA Siphon -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36) Level 30: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(48), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(48) Level 32: Arc of Destruction -- SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprCrtStr-Dmg/Rchg(40), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), SprCrtStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), SprCrtStr-Rchg/+50% Crit(46) Level 35: Genetic Contamination -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(37), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(39), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(39) Level 38: Parasitic Aura -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(39) Level 41: Moonbeam -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprWntBit-Dmg/Rchg(42), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(43), SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc(43) Level 44: Shadow Meld -- ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(A), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(45), ShlWal-Def(45), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(45), RechRdx-I(46) Level 47: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 49: Tactics -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Critical Hit Level 1: Quick Form 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 -- RgnTss-Regen+(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PwrTrns-+Heal(A), PrfShf-End%(46) Level 1: Momentum Level 10: Defensive Adaptation Level 10: Efficient Adaptation Level 10: Offensive Adaptation Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon Level 50: Ion Core Final Judgement Level 50: Degenerative Radial Flawless Interface Level 50: Ageless Core Epiphany Level 50: Assault Radial Embodiment ------------

I really liked @KaizenSozebuild but wondered how it could be tweaked to be TA/Arch. Below is likely a feeble attempt, very open to suggestions. Hero Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.6.1.25 https://github.com/Crytilis/mids-reborn-hero-designer Click this DataLink to open the build! Thwip: Level 50 Natural Defender Primary Power Set: Trick Arrow Secondary Power Set: Archery Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Flash Arrow -- SphIns-ToHitDeb(A), SphIns-Acc/ToHitDeb(3), SphIns-Acc/Rchg(3), SphIns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SphIns-%ToHit(7) Level 1: Snap Shot -- SprVglAss-Acc/Dmg(A), SprVglAss-Dmg/Rchg(7), SprVglAss-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Thn-Acc/Dmg(9), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(11), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(11) Level 2: Aimed Shot -- SprVglAss-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), SprVglAss-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), SprVglAss-Rchg/+Absorb(13), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(15), Thn-Acc/Dmg(15), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(17) Level 4: Glue Arrow -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 6: Ice Arrow -- GhsWdwEmb-Dam%(A), UnbCns-Dam%(23), GldNet-Dam%(25), NrnSht-Dam%(25), SprEnt-Rchg/AbsorbProc(27), ImpSwf-Dam%(27) Level 8: Poison Gas Arrow -- Acc-I(A) Level 10: Blazing Arrow -- Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(31), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(31), Apc-Dmg(33), Apc-Dam%(33), GldJvl-Dam%(33) Level 12: Entangling Arrow -- Acc-I(A) Level 14: Acid Arrow -- PstBls-Dam%(A), Bmbdmt-+FireDmg(29), AchHee-ResDeb%(29), Ann-ResDeb%(31) Level 16: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 18: Disruption Arrow -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 20: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(34), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(34) Level 22: Tactics -- GssSynFr--Build%(A) Level 24: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(34) Level 26: Oil Slick Arrow -- SprDfnBst-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBst-Dmg/Rchg(36), SprDfnBst-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), SprDfnBst-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), SprDfnBst-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), SprDfnBst-Rchg/Heal%(37) Level 28: Ranged Shot -- Thn-Dmg/Rchg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), StnoftheM-Dam%(39), GldJvl-Dam%(40) Level 30: Boxing -- Acc-I(A) Level 32: EMP Arrow -- Lck-%Hold(A), Lck-Acc/Hold(40), Lck-Acc/Rchg(40), Lck-Rchg/Hold(42) Level 35: Explosive Arrow -- Rgn-Dmg(A), JvlVll-Dam%(42), PstBls-Dam%(42), ExpStr-Dam%(43), Bmbdmt-+FireDmg(43), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(43) Level 38: Rain of Arrows -- Ann-ResDeb%(A), Bmbdmt-+FireDmg(45), JvlVll-Dam%(45), PstBls-Dam%(45), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(46), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(46) Level 41: Scorpion Shield -- ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(A), Rct-ResDam%(46), Rct-Def(48), Rct-Def/EndRdx(48) Level 44: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(48), StdPrt-ResKB(50) Level 47: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(50), LucoftheG-Def(50) Level 49: Aim -- AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Quick Form 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 -- Clr-Stlth(A) Level 1: Vigilance Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Prv-Absorb%(17), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(19), Mrc-Rcvry+(19) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- SynSck-EndMod/+RunSpeed(A), SynSck-EndMod(21), PrfShf-End%(21), PrfShf-EndMod(23) ------------