QuantumNukaCola

Oh wow, didn't expect a whole build 😅 thanks a bunch!

I've been leveling many different characters (as I assume many of us do) and managed to get all those expensive ATO's and some winter enhances for my stalker. Been playing a brute (dark/regen) most recently and most builds I see have a ton of winter sets on top of the ATO's. I am aware these are top of the line and the goal... But prior to being able to afford these (I can only farm for so long) and outside of boring regular IO's, are there any common budget sets worth it for brutes? I took a look around but wasn't too sure about the overall strength of other cheaper sets.

Thanks for the replies 😄 gives me confidence in the set

I've recently been leveling a dark/regen brute, having a blast and feeling good enough tanking large groups 1 or 2 levels above mine. Dark drains seem to fill in gaps that regen sometimes won't heal through. It was brought to my attention that regen is considered an inferior power set. Normally I wouldn't care too much since this game makes nearly every power set combo work. I'm just concerned that once I'm doing endgame, I'll be terrible at tanking or anything else a brute can be doing. Is regen really that bad? Just seems like a different set than straight up def or regen.

It's looking good! What purples you got in mind? I see some in there 😛

Looking to build this guy, not sure where to go, first brute here... I kinda like the flavor that Stone seems to have and I was looking for a Res-based set, elec seems to fit that. Any help with builds and slotting going around?

Anyone got a build for Grav/Nrg? *sheepish grin* I kinda need this for the thematic powers alone with my costume!!

Thank you so so much Croax! This is all very sound reasoning. Just in time as I'm very close to starting to work on the incarnates, and this helps it all fall into place.

Threw together my first build ever by bashing staff and ninjutsu stuff together from different sources. Perhaps I can get a critique on this? Villain Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.7.2.10 https://github.com/Crytilis/mids-reborn-hero-designer Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Mutation Stalker Primary Power Set: Staff Fighting Secondary Power Set: Ninjitsu Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leadership Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Precise Strike -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(3), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(3), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(5), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(7) Level 1: Hide -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 2: Guarded Spin -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(7), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(9), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Obl-%Dam(11) Level 4: Ninja Reflexes -- RedFrt-Def(A), RedFrt-EndRdx(13), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(13), RedFrt-Def/Rchg(15), RedFrt-EndRdx/Rchg(15), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(17) Level 6: Assassin's Staff -- SprStlGl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprStlGl-Dmg/Rchg(17), SprStlGl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), SprStlGl-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), SprStlGl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), SprStlGl-Rchg/Hide%(21) Level 8: Build Up -- GssSynFr--Build%(A) Level 10: Danger Sense -- RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFrt-Def/Rchg(23), RedFrt-EndRdx/Rchg(23), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(25), RedFrt-Def(25), RedFrt-EndRdx(27) Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(27), Rct-ResDam%(50) Level 14: Super Speed -- WntGif-ResSlow(A) Level 16: Kuji-In Rin -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 18: Eye of the Storm -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(29), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), FrcFdb-Rechg%(31) Level 20: Kuji-In Sha -- Prv-Absorb%(A), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(33), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(33), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(33), Prv-Heal/Rchg(34), Prv-Heal(34) Level 22: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(34) Level 24: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 26: Serpent's Reach -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(36), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37) Level 28: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), StdPrt-ResKB(37), GldArm-3defTpProc(39), UnbGrd-Max HP%(39) Level 30: Weave -- RedFrt-Def(A), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(39), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(40), RedFrt-Def/Rchg(40), RedFrt-EndRdx/Rchg(40) Level 32: Sky Splitter -- SprAssMar-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAssMar-Dmg/Rchg(42), SprAssMar-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), SprAssMar-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), SprAssMar-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), SprAssMar-Rchg/Rchg Build Up(43) Level 35: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(43), LucoftheG-Def(45), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(45) Level 38: Kuji-In Retsu -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 41: Moonbeam -- StnoftheM-Dam%(A), StnoftheM-Acc/Dmg(45), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx(46), StnoftheM-Acc/ActRdx/Rng(46), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Dcm-Build%(48) Level 44: Shadow Meld -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 47: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 49: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 1: Assassination 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 -- Empty(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A) Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(48), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(48) Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-End%(50), EndMod-I(50) Level 1: Combo Level 1 Level 1: Combo Level 2 Level 1: Combo Level 3 Level 50: Ion Core Final Judgement Level 50: Banished Pantheon Core Superior Ally Level 50: Ageless Core Epiphany Level 50: Assault Core Embodiment Level 50: Reactive Core Flawless Interface Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon ------------

Restructured this thread to just be about Staff/Nin so ignore any prior knowledge of what this originally was ^^;

Thank you so much! I'll definitely take a look here and pick from there.

I'm ok with either ranged or melee. Whatever works best overall, I guess, in most situations, if that's a thing 🙂 Anything at all is appreciated!! Sure sounds like a fun combo, especially with all that crazy animation flair.

Saw on another thread on the Brute forums that TW/Ninja is a pretty good combo for Scrappers. I have no idea where to start, never having played a scrapper, and only some limited experience in stalkers (who sadly can't wield a TW because... y'know, it's not stealthy!). However, the prospect of a ninja wielding giant weapons really appealed to me, and I've always loved the animations of TW as well that I see on other players. The idea intrigued me! Any build advice or samples would be GREATLY appreciated on what direction to take this.

Dark Control/Psionic Assault

Hiya! Recently joined Homecoming and found time to play... kinda overwhelmed at first but I'm slowly getting the hang of things. Been mostly playing this Dark/Mind dominator but I could use some direction on how to slot and maybe a general build order... I saw another thread about Dark/Mind but it didn't get any replies, wanted to try my own luck if there's anyone out there that wants to pitch in.