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All blaster secondaries have sustains now that take care of end problems. /TA is not the only set that can do so. On synergy beam rifle or assault rifle mesh better with TA since they have nothing in their kit that requires you to get close to the enemy. Powers feel "meaty" because they do knockback/down, and assault rifle does a lot more of that than beam rifle.

This is how I built mine. One of a few melee blasters that I didn't go defense shield with. I really wanted posi fist AND knockout blow. This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.4.7 https://github.com/Reborn-Team/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Moira Curie: Level 50 Magic Blaster Primary Power Set: Dark Blast Secondary Power Set: Atomic Manipulation Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Fighting Ancillary Pool: Leviathan Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Gloom -- SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(7) Level 1: Electron Shackles -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48) Level 2: Umbral Torrent -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(13), Ann-ResDeb%(17), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(45), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx(46), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46) Level 4: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(5), WntGif-ResSlow(46), BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(48), BlsoftheZ-ResKB(49) Level 6: Aim -- GssSynFr--Build%(A) Level 8: Moonbeam -- StnoftheM-Acc/Dmg(A), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx(9), StnoftheM-Acc/ActRdx/Rng(9), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), StnoftheM-Dam%(13) Level 10: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(11) Level 12: Negatron Slam -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(47), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(47) Level 14: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), HO:Cyto(15), Rct-ResDam%(17) Level 16: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 18: Abyssal Gaze -- HO:Nucle(A), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Apc-Dam%(19), Dcm-Build%(29), UnbCns-Dam%(29), GldJvl-Dam%(31) Level 20: Metabolic Acceleration -- PreOptmz-Acc/Rech(A), PreOptmz-EndMod/End(21), PreOptmz-EndMod/Rech(21), PreOptmz-EndMod/Acc/End(23), PreOptmz-EndMod/Acc/Rech(23), PreOptmz-EndMod/End/Rech(25) Level 22: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A) Level 24: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(25), ShlWal-Def(27), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(27) Level 26: Life Drain -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(34), SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc(37) Level 28: Atom Smasher -- Erd-Dmg(A), Erd-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), Erd-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(45), Mlt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(49) Level 30: Tactics -- HO:Cyto(A) Level 32: Blackstar -- SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(33), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(34) Level 35: Bile Spray -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Dam/End(36), Artl-Dam/Rech(36), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(36), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(37), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(37) Level 38: Positronic Fist -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(39), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mk'Bit-Dam%(40) Level 41: Knockout Blow -- HO:Nucle(A), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Hct-Dam%(42), TchofDth-Dam%(42), GhsWdwEmb-Dam%(43), FrcFdb-Rechg%(43) Level 44: Shark Skin -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), HO:Ribo(48) Level 47: Beta Decay -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A) Level 49: Ionize -- HO:Membr(A) Level 1: Defiance Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- UnbLea-Stlth(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) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 49: Quick Form Level 50: Musculature Radial Paragon ------------ You'll be hopping in and out of melee a lot due to the cones, and that's one of the other reasons I didn't go full on S/L softcap, but mostly because of KO blow. Pro tip jump up when you use umbral torrent so you don't tag the next two spawns with it. I find the long range of the power annoying AF but I don't hover blast.

WhirlwindWhirlwindWhirlwindWhirlwindWhirlwindWhirlwindWhirlwindWhirlwindWhirlwindWhirlwindWhirlwindWhirlwindWhirlwindWhirlwind!!!! You should try whirlwind, that would be gist of what I'm trying to say.....

That's cool and all but no whirlwind. Take whirlwind, you will NOT regret it. She does a lot of Yoga.

Well buddy I have news for you....

Ooh I forgot the 6 stances you can haz with Staff/Bio Ok you get your manly maness back. 😁

You get it, you know what I'm talking about. Preach the Gospel of SPIN! minus a point for not going with regen though. That's what manly man princesses would do.

There is a alarming lack of discussion on SPINNING here. Here I'll even give you the most ultimatest SPINNING BUILD, fit for royalty. This Villain build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.4.7 https://github.com/Reborn-Team/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Princess Spinaroonie: Level 50 Natural Brute Primary Power Set: Staff Fighting Secondary Power Set: Regeneration Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Mercurial Blow -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A), KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(7), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(7), HO:Nucle(33), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), KntCmb-Knock%(39) Level 1: Fast Healing -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), Prv-Absorb%(43) Level 2: Guarded Spin -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(3), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(3), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(34) Level 4: Quick Recovery -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(46) Level 6: Super Speed -- WntGif-ResSlow(A) Level 8: Eye of the Storm -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(9), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg(9), SprBrtFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), HO:Nucle(36) Level 10: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(11), Rct-ResDam%(50) Level 12: Reconstruction -- Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(A), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(15), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(17), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(17), Pnc-Heal(19) Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15) Level 16: Integration -- TrmIns-Taunt(A), TrmIns-Taunt/Rchg(37), TrmIns-Stun%(37) Level 18: Serpent's Reach -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19), SprBrtFur-Dmg/Rchg(23), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(23), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), SprBrtFur-Rech/Fury%(25) Level 20: Whirlwind -- EndRdx-I(A), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(21), FrcFdb-Rechg%(21) Level 22: Staff Mastery Level 24: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 26: Innocuous Strikes -- SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprUnrFur-Dmg/Rchg(27), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), SprUnrFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), SprUnrFur-Rchg/+Regen/+End(33) Level 28: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(39), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(40), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(40), UnbGrd-Max HP%(40) Level 30: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(31), ShlWal-Def(31), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(31) Level 32: Sky Splitter -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(33), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(34), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(36), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(36) Level 35: Resilience -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), ResDam-I(43) Level 38: Moment of Glory -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), RechRdx-I(39), RechRdx-I(46) Level 41: Dull Pain -- Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(A), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(42), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(42), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(42), Pnc-Heal(43) Level 44: Instant Healing -- Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(A), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(45), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(45), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(45), Pnc-Heal(46) Level 47: Taunt -- MckBrt-Taunt(A), MckBrt-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(48), MckBrt-Taunt/Rng(48), MckBrt-Taunt/Rchg(48) Level 49: Focused Accuracy -- RctRtc-ToHit(A), RctRtc-ToHit/Rchg(50), EndRdx-I(50) Level 1: Fury Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- UnbLea-Stlth(A) Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PwrTrns-+Heal(13) Level 1: Combo Level 1 Level 1: Combo Level 2 Level 1: Combo Level 3 Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon Level 50: Void Radial Final Judgement Level 50: Born In Battle Level 50: High Pain Threshold Level 50: Invader Level 50: Marshal Level 22: Form of the Body Level 22: Form of the Mind Level 22: Form of the Soul ------------ Princess Spinaroonie has never been outspun. There is no SPINNING contest which she does not win. You will not stop her, no one will stop her! Do eet do eet do eet! Imagine 8 person all SPIN ITF, make it happen peeple.

Staff/Regen with whirlwind. Be a man. Do it. SPIN to WIN!

May the 4th be with you, but two days later it's the Revenge of the Sixth! Here is a Sixth themed build that was discussed here: I made some tweaks to the last build posted. This is what I'm running now: This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.4.7 https://github.com/Reborn-Team/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Darth Panda: Level 50 Technology Blaster Primary Power Set: Electrical Blast Secondary Power Set: Ninja Training Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leadership Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Lightning Bolt -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(3), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(11), SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc(11) Level 1: Immobilizing Dart -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31) Level 2: Ball Lightning -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Dam/End(17), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(19), Ann-ResDeb%(19), Ann-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(21) Level 4: Choking Powder -- Apc-Dam%(A), UnbCns-Dam%(5), NrnSht-Dam%(5), Dcm-Build%(7), GldJvl-Dam%(7), HO:Nucle(9) Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(9), BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(21), BlsoftheZ-ResKB(42), WntGif-ResSlow(46) Level 8: Aim -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), RctRtc-ToHit(37), RctRtc-ToHit/Rchg(48) Level 10: Shinobi -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 12: Zapp -- StnoftheM-Acc/Dmg(A), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx(13), StnoftheM-Acc/ActRdx/Rng(13), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), StnoftheM-Dam%(15) Level 14: Short Circuit -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(36) Level 16: Super Speed -- BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(A), BlsoftheZ-ResKB(37) Level 18: Sting of the Wasp -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(23), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(25), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(25), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(27) Level 20: Kuji-In Toh -- EndMod-I(A) Level 22: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(34) Level 24: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 26: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(34) Level 28: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(29), ShlWal-Def(29), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(31) Level 30: Maneuvers -- RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFrt-Def/Rchg(31), RedFrt-EndRdx/Rchg(36), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(42), RedFrt-Def(43), RedFrt-EndRdx(43) Level 32: Thunderous Blast -- SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(33), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(40) Level 35: Scorpion Shield -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-ResDam%(37), Rct-Def(42), Rct-Def/EndRdx(48) Level 38: Golden Dragonfly -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(39), Erd-Dmg(39), Erd-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Erd-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mlt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40) Level 41: Tactics -- HO:Cyto(A) Level 44: Blinding Powder -- CrcPrs-Conf(A), CrcPrs-Conf/Rchg(45), CrcPrs-Acc/Conf/Rchg(45), CrcPrs-Acc/Rchg(45), CrcPrs-Conf/EndRdx(46), CrcPrs-Conf%(46) Level 47: Voltaic Sentinel -- SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(47), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(50) Level 49: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 1: Defiance Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(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) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 49: 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 4: Ninja Run Level 50: Musculature Radial Paragon Level 50: Clarion Radial Epiphany Level 50: Freedom Phalanx Reserve Level 50: Portal Jockey Level 50: Task Force Commander Level 50: The Atlas Medallion ------------

On S/L defense I made my position clear in several posts in these forums and I linked one in this thread. Some things you discover after playing it extensively. I started out like you, S/L typed defenses only. Switching to S/L/Ranged made sense to me after I realized that I was using movement to mitigate incoming attacks. The original build has fold space so it's well after the blaster sustain changes and the build omitted the blaster sustain. I think everyone in the blaster community would agree if there are some powers that you don't skip ever on any blaster build it's the sustain. Take this as a bit of constructive criticism, your builds lack focus and has poor slot economy from a min/max perspective, That 6th slot in the powers you slotted usually doesn't provide any relevant set bonus that contributes to your overall build goal. 9% psi resist, 5% psi defense and 10% fire/cold defense is negligible when you look at your overall numbers, but you invested 5 additional slots for those bonuses. 2 sets of rectified reticles in aim/tidal force will already have offset the 5 slots that you threw into electric fences for the S/L defense. Thunderstrike does knockback and is a good candidate for a force feedback proc and the kb-kd proc. Kinetic combats are way more slot efficient for S/L defense than touch of death. 1lotg 7.5 and 5 red fortune will net you way more global recharge than a full set of reactive defense in scorpion shield. There are more but I'll stop here. You builds also has odd power choices/omissions. I'm not talking about taking the TP pool, but key powers in the primary/secondary such as water burst/dynamo/water jet, that are generally regarded as must have picks. Melee blasters will also want to pick up force of thunder. Between water burst, FoT and Thunderstrike you can keep mobs around you bouncing for a good while. I think the intent is good behind what you want to do, getting newer players a head start on the game with some build templates. However, handing out random build to people that have very little knowledge of this game, and by the looks of it have little desire to learn anything since they just keep coming back sticking their hands out for more, isn't helpful to them and to you in the long run. I'm not going to hop into that thread and tell people to stop asking, that would be poor taste and I also suspect will fall on deaf ears. But if someone comes here with such a build asking for feedback I will take it apart and offer feedback. And I expect others to rip my builds apart and offer feedback as well.

I've typed out the rationale in various threads. Here's one for reference:

I looked at that build. Skipping Dynamo alone should give you pause. Skipping water burst, full 6 slotting of sets in each power, teleport target, fold space... that build lacks cohesion and needs a lot of work. I wouldn't recommend looking at that thread for builds. 1st they are just random builds which may not suit your playstyle. 2nd there are plenty of experienced players in the AT forums that can help you tailor your build. /elec favors melee blasting. This is how I'd approach the build. This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.4.7 https://github.com/Reborn-Team/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Blaster Primary Power Set: Water Blast Secondary Power Set: Electricity Manipulation Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leadership Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Aqua Bolt -- SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(7) Level 1: Electric Fence -- HO:Endo(A) Level 2: Water Burst -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(40), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx(40), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42), Ann-ResDeb%(45) Level 4: Super Speed -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(9) Level 6: Whirlpool -- Artl-Dam/End(A), AchHee-ResDeb%(7), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(9), Artl-Dam/Rech(11), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(37) Level 8: Tidal Forces -- GssSynFr--Build%(A) Level 10: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(11) Level 12: Dehydrate -- SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc(A), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(13), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(17) Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15) Level 16: Thunder Strike -- SuddAcc--KB/+KD(A), FrcFdb-Rechg%(37), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(39), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(39), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(40) Level 18: Water Jet -- SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(19), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(21), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(23) Level 20: Dynamo -- PreOptmz-Acc/Rech(A), PreOptmz-EndMod/End(23), PreOptmz-EndMod/Rech(25), PreOptmz-EndMod/Acc/End(34), PreOptmz-EndMod/Acc/Rech(34), PreOptmz-EndMod/End/Rech(36) Level 22: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 24: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(25) Level 26: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(27), ShlWal-Def(27), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(29) Level 28: Power Sink -- PreOptmz-Acc/Rech(A), PreOptmz-EndMod/End(29), PreOptmz-EndMod/Rech(33), PreOptmz-EndMod/Acc/End(33), PreOptmz-EndMod/Acc/Rech(33), PreOptmz-EndMod/End/Rech(34) Level 30: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-Def(31), Rct-Def/EndRdx(31), Rct-ResDam%(31) Level 32: Geyser -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Dam/End(42), Artl-Dam/Rech(42), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(43), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(43), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(43) Level 35: Scorpion Shield -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(36), LucoftheG-Def(36) Level 38: Force of Thunder -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), AbsAmz-Acc/Rchg(46), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(50), AbsAmz-Acc/Stun/Rchg(50) Level 41: Shocking Grasp -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(46), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(46), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(48), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(49), Mk'Bit-Dam%(49) Level 44: Tactics -- HO:Cyto(A) Level 47: Charged Brawl -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(47), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(47), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(48), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(48) Level 49: Build Up -- RctRtc-ToHit(A), RctRtc-ToHit/Rchg(50) Level 1: Combo Level 1 Level 1: Combo Level 2 Level 1: Combo Level 3 Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Defiance Level 1: Sprint -- UnbLea-Stlth(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A) ------------ Go through my posts in this forum to understand why I favor Ranged Softcap over S/L softcap even on a melee blaster build. I also posted my thoughts and experiences on playing a melee blaster successfully many times in the forums.

Bolt over blast because of the cast time. In the end it's your pick. I prefer the T1, some others like the T2. Power push does no damage, I figured if you want that 3.75% defense you might as well put it into a power that does damage. Makos offer better overall bonuses than thunderstrike but it's your pick, the net defense is the same.

Aim and build up come way too late. Those are really useful early game when your acc/damage enhancement values are lowered due to exemping and when your defenses aren't mature yet. Dead things don't hit back. You can alternate these every or every other group and give yourself a nice damage/acc boost. Pro-tip: Activate aim/build up on your way over to mobs, not when you are ready to engage. Play this game long enough and you'll get a sense of map layout and where the next mob will be. If you are clicking aim/build up when you get to the mob in preparation for the alpha strike then prepare to nuke corpses. Your over-emphasis on procs on the AoEs means they have very low acc and they are slotted below ED values for damage, and you picked up aim/build up/tactics late. Which means if you ever exemp and starting doing +4/8 on a team you are sitting at 60ish% chance to hit on those AoEs. That's a tad low for my tastes. I typically build for 95% chance to hit against +4s with tactics turned on. I suppose this doesn't matter if you don't plan to exemp. 3 piece explosive strike is a poor way to get ranged defense if it means not being able to enhance your damage close to the ED cap, the proc is nice, but with a 12 base recharge cone it won't be consistent. Sticking the FF proc is always recommended because the trigger provides so much value, a damage proc though, for this power, not so much. I tend not to proc monster powers that recharge in 10 seconds or less if it means I can't enhance it to the ED damage cap or get a useful set bonus from other options. 6 slots for 2.5% range defense is a terrible deal. Outside of the blaster defiant barrage ATO set I would not pursue the 2.5% range defense at 6 slots unless I'm absolutely at my last resort. There are other cheaper and more slot efficient ways to get range defense. I don't see the point of power push, it's recharge is too short to be even a proc mule, and even as a proc mule there's no ACC slotting. I'd take a melee attack instead and put a full set of makos in for 3.75 range defense. That's a much better investment for 6 slots than slotting either aim or temp invuln. I don't like splitting off the PVP and reactive defense uniques as single slot wonders. Both those sets offer +HP at 3 slots. My typical way of slotting is Weave - 1 LOTG7.5 and 3 piece Gladiator Shield with the unique, Manuevers - 1 LOTG7.5 and 3 piece reactive defense with the unique. You get full ED enhancement values out of both powers and a nice +hp bonus. You are also trying too hard on the S/L resist cap. With blaster HP 75% S/L resist vs 60ish% will mean very little to your overall survival. That difference is inconsequential if you are facing trash mobs, and inconsequential when you go against the hard stuff. When you get hit hard you are still going to pop a green by reflex, that 9-10% extra resist won't be a game changer. I'm also assuming you are willing to invest in this build on account of the winters, purples and PVP sets. I'd get a overwhelming force KD IO in either explosive or energy torrent. I tuned your build. It's much more slot efficient and much more exemp friendly. You offense and defense will both be 90% mature by level 30, as that is how I like to build all my characters. It also has 50% slow resist and a faster hover. I prefer power boost to boost range, but you can pick whatever for the level 49 slot. This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.4.7 https://github.com/Reborn-Team/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Science Blaster Primary Power Set: Energy Blast Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Flight Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leadership Ancillary Pool: Force Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Power Bolt -- SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(7) Level 1: Power Thrust -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(7), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(9), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Mk'Bit-Dam%(11) Level 2: Energy Torrent -- SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(A), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), Bmbdmt-Dam(13), Bmbdmt-+FireDmg(15), ExpStr-Dam%(15), FrcFdb-Rechg%(17) Level 4: Super Speed -- WntGif-ResSlow(A), Clr-Stlth(49) Level 6: Power Burst -- SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(23), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(25), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25), SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(27) Level 8: Sniper Blast -- StnoftheM-Acc/Dmg(A), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx(17), FrcFdb-Rechg%(19), Dmg-I(19), StnoftheM-Dam%(21), Dcm-Build%(21) Level 10: Build Up -- RctRtc-Pcptn(A) Level 12: Aim -- GssSynFr--Build%(A) Level 14: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(40), BlsoftheZ-ResKB(40), Ksm-ToHit+(42) Level 16: Energize -- NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(A), NmnCnv-EndRdx/Rchg(27), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(29), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(29), NmnCnv-Heal(31), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(31) Level 18: Fly -- BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(A), BlsoftheZ-ResKB(40) Level 20: Afterburner -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 22: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 24: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), HO:Ribo(42), ResDam-I(46) Level 26: Explosive Blast -- SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(34), Ann-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), Ann-ResDeb%(36), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(36), FrcFdb-Rechg%(37) Level 28: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(33), ShlWal-Def(34), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(34) Level 30: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-Def(31), Rct-Def/EndRdx(33), Rct-ResDam%(33) Level 32: Nova -- Arm-Dmg/Rchg(A), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Arm-Acc/Rchg(37), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Arm-Dam%(39), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(39) Level 35: Personal Force Field -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 38: Tactics -- AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(A) Level 41: Temp Invulnerability -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(42), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(43), RctArm-ResDam(43), UnbGrd-Max HP%(43) Level 44: Energy Punch -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(45), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(45), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Mk'Bit-Dam%(46) Level 47: Bone Smasher -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(47), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(47), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(48), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48), Mk'Bit-Dam%(48) Level 49: Power Boost -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Defiance Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 49: Quick Form Level 50: Freedom Phalanx Reserve Level 50: Portal Jockey Level 50: Task Force Commander Level 50: The Atlas Medallion ------------

Tank A hops around actively grabbing aggro, uses correct positioning to direct AOE splash damage away from the team, prioritizes threats and recognizes when to save teammates in trouble. Tank B stands in one place punching whatever comes up on tab. Tank B like to stand in front of an AV/GM with his teammates and let the AV/GM cones tag his teammates. Tank B likes to jump into a group and solo the trash mobs and move on to the next and leave the bosses to the squishy low damage ATs. Both Tank A and B run the same build. Good tanks aren't good on account of their builds. There are top tier builds, and then there are top tier tanks, they are not the same. Also with the current state of the game, no one cares if you have a bad build because everyone else will be tankmaging end game content which is a joke at +3 level shift. Other people have commented on builds already. Some are more survivable, some more offensive. I've tanked +4 seers/arachnos and other nasty factions on my Fire/SS tank, you'll be fine with the support of your teamamtes.

What I would do, power boost can boost your to hit against to-hit debuffs and buff your defense too so I'd keep it. Tactics will solve your perception issues and you can fit that in relatively early. This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.4.7 https://github.com/Reborn-Team/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 49 Magic Blaster Primary Power Set: Energy Blast Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation Power Pool: Concealment Power Pool: Flight Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Fighting Ancillary Pool: Force Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Power Bolt -- SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(7), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(11) Level 1: Power Thrust -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(13), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Mk'Bit-Dam%(34) Level 2: Energy Torrent -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(3), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(3), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(5), Dmg-I(5), Bmbdmt-+FireDmg(7) Level 4: Build Up -- EncAcc-ToHit/Rchg(A), EncAcc-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(49) Level 6: Power Burst -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(37), SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc(37), FrcFdb-Rechg%(40) Level 8: Sniper Blast -- StnoftheM-Acc/Dmg(A), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx(34), StnoftheM-Acc/ActRdx/Rng(34), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), StnoftheM-Dam%(36), Dcm-Build%(42) Level 10: Stealth -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 12: Aim -- GssSynFr--Build%(A) Level 14: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(15), BlsoftheZ-ResKB(15), Ksm-ToHit+(17) Level 16: Energize -- NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(A), NmnCnv-EndRdx/Rchg(17), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(19), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(23), NmnCnv-Heal(25), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(25) Level 18: Fly -- BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(A), BlsoftheZ-ResKB(19), WntGif-ResSlow(46) Level 20: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-Def(21), Rct-Def/EndRdx(21), Rct-ResDam%(23) Level 22: Tactics -- EncAcc-ToHit(A), EncAcc-ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(45) Level 24: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 26: Explosive Blast -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(27), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx(27), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29), Ann-ResDeb%(29), Ann-Acc/Dmg(33) Level 28: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A) Level 30: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(31), ShlWal-Def(31), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(31) Level 32: Nova -- SuddAcc--KB/+KD(A), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(42), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(42), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Arm-Dam%(43), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(43) Level 35: Personal Force Field -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 38: Bone Smasher -- SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(39), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(40) Level 41: Temp Invulnerability -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), HO:Ribo(45), ResDam-I(45) Level 44: Force of Nature -- Ags-ResDam/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(46), TtnCtn-ResDam/Rchg(46) Level 47: Energy Punch -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(47), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(47), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(48), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48), Mk'Bit-Dam%(48) Level 49: Power Boost -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Defiance Level 1: Sprint -- UnbLea-Stlth(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 49: Quick Form ------------ Also, a slowed blaster is a dead blaster. I don't like hover but it's your build. I did cram in enough slow resist so that you can at least move around faster after you waste a breakfree on a web-nade, or if you are grounded in a slow patch/caltrops field/etc...

Depends on how aggressive you are and the difficulty and mobs you go up against. If you are the type to sit back, wait for tank to get aggro and hover blast then no, you don't need defenses at all. If you are fighting even con lol council then no, you don't need softcap. But if you are fighting +4/8 pre incarnate malta/arachnos and you the melee blaster is taking point and carrying the team? Yeah softcap helps a lot.

Not really, the KB tax won't get in the way of you being able to fully enhance the damage of those powers with enough accuracy/recharge/endurance reduction to get by. You'd only apply the KB tax on AoEs anyway and especially explosive blast, Radial scatter is good for one shot mitigation but if you want sustained mitigation radial scatter is bad. People argue ragdoll and what not makes mobs take longer to get up. What they don't tell you is that mobs don't stay down forever and you can't kill 16 mobs scattered all over the place fast enough so that you face little no retaliation after they get back up. Having them clumped together means you can just knock them back down again after they get back up. That's much more sustainable long term mitigation compared to just scatter them to the 4 winds. You could make the argument that the KB tax takes away the opportunity to slot damage procs, but blasters do enough damage and a proc here and there offers marginal benefit and it's not something to lament over.

This is only in the context of blasters. PvE vs PvP build would be the only reason. You can plan a build out to be survivable, maximum exemplar friendly, and do good damage without needing alternate builds. I always plan my blaster builds to have their defenses matured by level 30 and still have a respectable attack rotation. Proc monster builds eek out a bit more performance damage wise under very specific conditions. However, I find that they are not usually worth it since you can build a tank mage and do regular blaster level damage which is already enough to erase stuff, and be way more survivable without needing incarnates to plug it's many holes. There is nothing stopping you from that approach and dedicating a build off the beaten path like those proc monster, damage/recharge oriented and more team dependent builds, but I just find my general tank mage builds a one-size-fits-all PvE solution that performs above average vs any content thrown at them. PvP builds on the other hand has a whole different set of build focus and priorities from set bonuses to power picks themselves. They will need an alternate build.

How do you build a super reflexes scrapper? Is it any different than how you would approach any other AT when it comes to survival? If you want to play the blaster at range, evident by your choice of using hover as your combat movement pick, what's important for survival? And if that is your game plan, to stay at range, are you going to be happy with psi tornado as your only ranged AoE? Are you going to be happy with 54-65% chance to hit against +4s with all those procced up powers? Assault gives you and your team a 10% damage buff, you think that's meaningful for a blaster? Do you like to be blinded? would you like your procced up powers to hit more consistently against +4s? There is another power in the leadership pool that can help with that. Personal force field doesn't let you attack, don't let those numbers fool you. I wouldn't bother proccing up powers with low recharge, those are better for pure set bonuses. I do, however, cram a force feedback proc in any power that can take it if possible. Build philosophy and approach aside, I wouldn't do blasters with the same element for primary and secondary. Those are more thematic for melee ATs but we are talking about doing damage here, and damage type diversification is good. You can easily justify a mentalist with Dark/Psi and that gives you access to multiple damage types so you have something else to throw at robots and not have it heavily resisted.

I use the gather for RA bind on anything but my empath. It's 100% more accurate at robot player detection than asking them to point out how many street signs there are on a screen. Also works on zombies.

Point taken about the language, changed it. My rationale still stands. It's true that S/L helps against most melee/pbaoe attacks that mobs throw out. However, the things you can interact with in melee range are subject to your knockdowns/controls/killing them quickly. There are plenty of mobs that are all too happy to shoot you at range with non-s/l attacks such as the shadows, seers, demons/behemoths, etc,,, and there are plenty of end game maps where mobs don't cluster nicely, You have no control over the type of damage mobs deal to you but you know what you can control? Their delivery vector. Range defense is not just for ranged builds, it's just as useful for melee blasters. It's more "catch all" than S/L in my opinion. And the idea that melee attacks require you to stay in melee range? Also one of the biggest traps for a lot of melee blasters. Even with softcap defenses you still only have blaster HP and resistances. The zen of playing melee blasters is knowing when to be in melee and when not to be, and mastering movement so you can be where you need to be when you need to be there. I've repeated this in my many posts in this forum. Here's how I would build for such a blaster with a defense shield. Having both S/L and Range defense in the 40% range and powerboost to push those near incarnate softcap for 15 seconds at a time with a 4 second gap in between. This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.4.7 https://github.com/Reborn-Team/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 49 Mutation Blaster Primary Power Set: Water Blast Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Fighting Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Aqua Bolt -- SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(7) Level 1: Power Thrust -- Acc-I(A) Level 2: Water Burst -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), Artl-Acc/Dam(9), Artl-Dam/End(13), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(13), Ann-ResDeb%(27), Ann-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29) Level 4: Build Up -- RctRtc-ToHit(A), RctRtc-ToHit/Rchg(5) Level 6: Super Speed -- BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(A), BlsoftheZ-ResKB(33), WntGif-ResSlow(47) Level 8: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(9) Level 10: Tidal Forces -- RctRtc-ToHit(A), RctRtc-ToHit/Rchg(11), GssSynFr--Build%(11) Level 12: Dehydrate -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(37), SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc(37) Level 14: Bone Smasher -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(15), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(25), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(27) Level 16: Energize -- NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(A), NmnCnv-EndRdx/Rchg(17), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(17), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(21), NmnCnv-Heal(23), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(25) Level 18: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-Def(19), Rct-Def/EndRdx(19), Rct-ResDam%(21) Level 20: Water Jet -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(39), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40) Level 22: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(23) Level 24: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 26: Steam Spray -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Dam/End(33), Artl-Dam/Rech(33), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(34), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(34), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(34) Level 28: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(29), UnbGrd-Max HP%(48), HO:Ribo(48) Level 30: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(31), ShlWal-Def(31), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(31) Level 32: Geyser -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Artl-Dam/Rech(43), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(45), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(45), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(45) Level 35: Scorpion Shield -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(36), LucoftheG-Def(36) Level 38: Total Focus -- SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(40), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(43) Level 41: Whirlpool -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(46), Artl-Dam/Rech(46), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(46), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(47), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx(47) Level 44: Tactics -- HO:Cyto(A) Level 47: Power Boost -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(48) Level 49: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Defiance Level 1: Sprint -- UnbLea-Stlth(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 1: Combo Level 1 Level 1: Combo Level 2 Level 1: Combo Level 3 ------------ As I said you can do just as well with the previous build I posted, none of the powers in either set really incentivizes you to STAY in melee range and you can do just fine jousting the melee attacks and staying at range and let range defense be the "catch all" do work for you.

Fire/Elec. You haven't played melee till you play a melee blaster. I play a lot of blasters, and fire/elec outshines them all. If you want damage Fire blast can cover that alone If you want fluid combat most attacks/powers from both sets animate in 1 second and that creates a very fluid playstyle If you want utility/mitigation /Elec has 2 aoe KD to keep mobs off their feet while you slap them silly(works well with rain of fire). They can also take FF procs. Elec has an end drain/gain power to sap harder targets over time (i.e weakend hami), also a super proccable hold that animates in 1 second If you want crunchy hits that feel satisfying /Elec has you covered. Shout "coooooombbbboooooo breaker!" whenever you use thunder strike. It totally works. If you want to play it "safe" play a sonic blast blaster and sleep the spawn and kill them off one by one "yawn" If you want to feel raw power, be a mothaf*in tank mage, and look good doing it - Fire/Elec Concept is easy, you are an alien that absorbs powers and when you crash landed on our planet you got 1 - burned, 2 - electrocuted. Or you are a magical panda from the mystical panda realm and received the gift of fire and electricity and now you have to pass the panda test. This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.4.7 https://github.com/Reborn-Team/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Jezebel Delias: Level 50 Mutation Blaster Primary Power Set: Fire Blast Secondary Power Set: Electricity Manipulation Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leadership Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Flares -- SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(7) Level 1: Electric Fence -- HO:Endo(A) Level 2: Fire Ball -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Dam/End(7), Artl-Dam/Rech(9), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(9), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(11), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(13) Level 4: Charged Brawl -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(13), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(15), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(46) Level 6: Super Speed -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A), WntGif-ResSlow(46) Level 8: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(46) Level 10: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(11) Level 12: Aim -- GssSynFr--Build%(A) Level 14: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 16: Thunder Strike -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(17), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Arm-Dam%(45), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(45), FrcFdb-Rechg%(45) Level 18: Blaze -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(40), SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc(43) Level 20: Dynamo -- PreOptmz-Acc/Rech(A), PreOptmz-EndMod/End(21), PreOptmz-EndMod/Rech(21), PreOptmz-EndMod/Acc/End(23), PreOptmz-EndMod/Acc/Rech(40), PreOptmz-EndMod/End/Rech(40) Level 22: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(23) Level 24: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(25), ShlWal-Def(25), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(27) Level 26: Blazing Bolt -- StnoftheM-Acc/Dmg(A), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx(27), StnoftheM-Acc/ActRdx/Rng(33), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), StnoftheM-Dam%(34) Level 28: Power Sink -- PreOptmz-Acc/Rech(A), PreOptmz-EndMod/End(29), PreOptmz-EndMod/Rech(29), PreOptmz-EndMod/Acc/End(31), PreOptmz-EndMod/Acc/Rech(31), PreOptmz-EndMod/End/Rech(33) Level 30: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), HO:Cyto(31) Level 32: Inferno -- SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(34), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(37) Level 35: Scorpion Shield -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-Def(36), Rct-Def/EndRdx(36), Rct-ResDam%(36) Level 38: Force of Thunder -- AbsAmz-Acc/Stun/Rchg(A), AbsAmz-Acc/Rchg(39), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(39), FrcFdb-Rechg%(39) Level 41: Shocking Grasp -- GhsWdwEmb-Dam%(A), NrnSht-Dam%(42), UnbCns-Dam%(42), Hct-Dam%(42), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(43), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43) Level 44: Tactics -- HO:Cyto(A) Level 47: Rain of Fire -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Dam/End(47), Artl-Dam/Rech(47), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(48), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(48), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(48) Level 49: Build Up -- RctRtc-ToHit/Rchg(A), RctRtc-ToHit(49) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Defiance Level 1: Sprint -- UnbLea-Stlth(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 49: Quick Form Level 50: Musculature Radial Paragon Level 50: Freedom Phalanx Reserve Level 50: Portal Jockey Level 50: Task Force Commander Level 50: The Atlas Medallion ------------ On the opposite end of the spectrum I do enjoy my RAMBO Ass Rifile/TA Panda a lot. It's a proc monster build and it stays at range most of the time. Damage can't compare to the burstiness of my fire/elec but the AOE over time adds up against +4/8. This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.4.7 https://github.com/Reborn-Team/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! War Panda: Level 50 Natural Blaster Primary Power Set: Assault Rifle Secondary Power Set: Tactical Arrow Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Fighting Ancillary Pool: Munitions Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Burst -- SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(33) Level 1: Electrified Net Arrow -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(27), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33) Level 2: Glue Arrow -- Ann-ResDeb%(A), Bmbdmt-+FireDmg(9), PstBls-Dam%(11), JvlVll-Dam%(25), ImpSwf-Dam%(27) Level 4: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(5), WntGif-ResSlow(11) Level 6: M30 Grenade -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(7), Artl-Acc/Dam(33), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(34), Artl-Dam/End(34) Level 8: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(19) Level 10: Upshot -- GssSynFr--Build%(A) Level 12: Sniper Rifle -- StnoftheM-Acc/Dmg(A), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx(13), StnoftheM-Acc/ActRdx/Rng(13), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), StnoftheM-Dam%(19) Level 14: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-Def(15), Rct-Def/EndRdx(15), Rct-ResDam%(17) Level 16: Tactics -- HO:Cyto(A) Level 18: Flamethrower -- PstBls-Dam%(A), Bmbdmt-+FireDmg(36), Artl-Acc/Dam(36), Artl-Dam/End(36), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(37), JvlVll-Dam%(37) Level 20: Eagle Eye -- PreOptmz-Acc/Rech(A), PreOptmz-EndMod/End(21), PreOptmz-EndMod/Rech(21), PreOptmz-EndMod/Acc/End(23), PreOptmz-EndMod/Acc/Rech(23), PreOptmz-EndMod/End/Rech(25) Level 22: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 24: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), StdPrt-ResKB(50) Level 26: Ignite -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Dam/End(34), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(37), PstBls-Dam%(39), SprFrzBls-Rchg/ImmobProc(39), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(39) Level 28: Gymnastics -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 30: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(31), ShlWal-Def(31), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(31) Level 32: Full Auto -- SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(40), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(42) Level 35: Cryo Freeze Ray -- Apc-Dam%(A), GldJvl-Dam%(45), NrnSht-Dam%(45), GhsWdwEmb-Dam%(46), UnbCns-Dam%(46), GldNet-Dam%(50) Level 38: Oil Slick Arrow -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Dam/End(42), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(43), Artl-Dam/Rech(43), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(43), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(45) Level 41: Body Armor -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A) Level 44: LRM Rocket -- PstBls-Dam%(A), Bmbdmt-+FireDmg(46), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(48), ExpStr-Dam%(48), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(50) Level 47: Flash Arrow -- SphIns-%ToHit(A) Level 49: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 1: Defiance Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- UnbLea-Stlth(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) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 49: 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 4: Ninja Run Level 50: Musculature Radial Paragon Level 50: Freedom Phalanx Reserve Level 50: Task Force Commander Level 50: The Atlas Medallion Level 50: Portal Jockey ------------ If I want to absolutely wreck everything and help lowbie leveling teams ramp up their diff to +4/8 I go to my fire/elec. I enjoy my Rambo panda for theme and it is fun to play.

He's got powerboost on, without S/L is sitting at 45% For this build I'd go with a resist armor + softcapped range defense. The single target melee attacks can be jousted and the rest of the attacks favor ranged play. Also melee range blasting = S/L defense is a popular misconception. What about the things outside of melee range shooting at you with their non-s/l attacks/mezzes? At least you can kill the ones in melee range quick but you can't interact with those at range and they are just getting free shots at you. As long as you stay mobile you can minimize melee exposure and still get your attacks in. And when you are kiting enemies like that they are either chasing you or shooting you. You know what really does the heavy lifting when you hop around the battlefield like that? - Range defense. Speaking of mobility, a slowed blaster is a dead blaster. get more slow resist in there, High end builds without slow resist aren't high end builds. Try to run out of a caltrops field when enemies are swarming in on you or fight those animus arcanus with their times junctures and ice storms and you'll get an appreciation of why slow resist is important. This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.4.7 https://github.com/Reborn-Team/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Mutation Blaster Primary Power Set: Water Blast Secondary Power Set: Energy Manipulation Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leadership Ancillary Pool: Electrical Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Aqua Bolt -- SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(7) Level 1: Power Thrust -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48) Level 2: Water Burst -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), Ann-ResDeb%(9), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(9), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx(43) Level 4: Build Up -- HO:Membr(A) Level 6: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(7), WntGif-ResSlow(48) Level 8: Tidal Forces -- GssSynFr--Build%(A) Level 10: Bone Smasher -- SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(11), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(15) Level 12: Dehydrate -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(25), SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc(25) Level 14: Super Speed -- BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(A), BlsoftheZ-ResKB(15) Level 16: Energize -- NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(A), NmnCnv-EndRdx/Rchg(17), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(17), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(19), NmnCnv-Heal(19), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(21) Level 18: Water Jet -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(29), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(33), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34) Level 20: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(21) Level 22: Boxing -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(46) Level 24: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A) Level 26: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(27), ShlWal-Def(27), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(29) Level 28: Whirlpool -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A), Artl-Dam/Rech(34), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(37), Artl-Dam/End(40), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(49) Level 30: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-Def(31), Rct-Def/EndRdx(31), Rct-ResDam%(31) Level 32: Geyser -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(42), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(42), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(43), Rgn-Dmg(43) Level 35: Shocking Bolt -- HO:Nucle(A), Apc-Dam%(36), GldJvl-Dam%(36), Dcm-Build%(36), GhsWdwEmb-Dam%(37), UnbCns-Dam%(37) Level 38: Total Focus -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(39), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mk'Bit-Dam%(40) Level 41: Charged Armor -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(47), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(47), RctArm-ResDam(48) Level 44: Steam Spray -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Dam/End(45), Artl-Dam/Rech(45), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(45), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(46), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(46) Level 47: Tactics -- HO:Cyto(A) Level 49: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Defiance Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 1: Combo Level 1 Level 1: Combo Level 2 Level 1: Combo Level 3 Level 50: Musculature Radial Paragon ------------