JavaMonk

Heh, see what I did there? Dad joke aside, the title says it all. I'm looking for a decent Stone/Fire build. Just a couple caveats as it is a bit of a concept (think "Volcano"). No flying as I prefer SJ for this guy. Granite or no Granite is fine. Thanks all!

I have also been slowly leveling a Stone/Fire. I have looked for a decent build but haven't been able to find a solid standout. Any chance you could share yours? Thanks in advance! 😉 Edit: Of course, I would welcome any Stone/Fire builds others may have laying around as well!

Thank you. Much appreciated.

I am currently working on a WP/Staff concept. I don't suppose you'd be willing to share your build?

Thanks everyone. I'm returning to the game after a long hiatus. But I was horrible at builds even back when I played regularly. That being said, I still prefer to learn it as well as I can instead of just "hey, someone make this for me!" so I very much appreciate any and all knowledge passed on. I hear you both about the T1/2. I've noticed that, with the rare exception, that's the general rule of thumb for all the AT/Powersets so I'll make sure to keep that in mind for future builds. Special thanks to you oldskool for taking the time to "ramble". You've given me much to work with and I really appreciate it. And you've given me wiggle room to play with other powers/slots...just need to decide what to do with them, lol See you out there!

So what you're saying is...I jacked it up, lol. Seriously though, I really appreciate you taking the time to lay all that out. Learning as we go. I didn't mention it before but I believe I read that it's a good idea to be Def soft cap'd at 45% for Melee/Range/AOE so I've been trying to keep that in mind as well. That being said, I took your nuggets of wisdom and applied them to the best of my understanding. Kicked Piercing Rounds to the curb and picked up Dual Wield. Though I couldn't slot it exactly the same, I tried to get it as close as possible. Put the slots into Enduring and slotted it with Perf. Shifter. Couldn't squeeze out any more slots for Stamina. Are there slots elsewhere I could take from to move over if necessary? No idea what my last two power picks should be? I grabbed Infiltration from the Concealment pool and threw a couple enh's that gave me a little more endurance but I'm really at a loss as to what I could pick up. All that being said, here's the updated build. Thanks again all! https://www.midsreborn.com/builds/download.php?uc=1649&c=740&a=1480&f=HEX&dc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

Greetings Everyone! This is my first attempt at a build so please be gentle.... or tear it up. Either way, I learn something! Credit to Thrax for his post that had the base build. I basically took the build and moved/replaced some stuff. Travel Powers and such. I'm still learning the lingo, terminology, and overall mechanics of how builds work but I'll give a basic rundown of my goals here. Basic build that I can solo/group most content. I'm not a min/maxer but I like to be effective when I'm playing, especially with others! Original build had flying but didn't work for my concept. Removed it and replaced with Super Jump. Also had Flurry (for his concept) which I also didn't want so I removed it. I know SR does not have heals so I tried to shoehorn some in with Medicine. His forum post indicated a problem with endurance, so I moved some slotting around and tried to improve it a little through Enduring and my Med slots. If this looks jacked up, it's my fault. If it looks great, it's because he did most of the work, lol...... https://www.midsreborn.com/builds/download.php?uc=1761&c=768&a=1536&f=HEX&dc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

Greetings all. Just returning to the game after a bit of a hiatus. Have a concept for a Paladin type character(I know, old hat, but I'm a sucker for the archetype). The Paladin Infinitum build in the OP looks great, however I see many other posts saying that SD/BS isn't that great? Not sure if I'll ever do super high end 4 star (whatever that means, lol) content with the toon but hopefully would like the option should I ever wish to tackle it. I guess that's a long, drawn out way of asking if that build is still viable? Why no love for SD/BS?

Greetings all! Back from a long hiatus and digging into my toons. One of my favorites was a Bots/Time MM. I've looked around the threads. Granted my search skills are less than optimal, lol. Would love it if someone had an updated build? My playstyle was to send in the bots and just back them up with buffs/debuffs/support, etc. Thanks in advance and it's great to be back!

Heya Knottewe. I am really interested in building a Rad/Bio. I'm going to make the toon either way and just play him/flesh him out as I go, but is there any chance you can post your build? No worries if it's not finished. Just something to get me started. Thanks!

No, Tankers are not obsolete. Because I said so.... 8)

Yeah, I ended up going SD/SS for my guy. I read too many posts about how bad EngMelee is right now. I will revisit it if/when the homecoming devs decide to tweak the powerset. I just use auras and whatnot to get the desired "concept" effects on the toon. He's 40 now and I'm loving him. Tested out the build I'm using on the beta server. Not a bad combo overall. Will likely be pretty awesome when I get him decked out in purps and full incarnate powers etc. Thanks for everyone's input!

Alrighty, here's a very rough draft. I'm not sure Deceive is worth getting. It seems very situational. Maybe swap it out for Clarity? Not sure. What you guys think? Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Sonic Illusions: Level 50 Mutation Controller Primary Power Set: Illusion Control Secondary Power Set: Sonic Resonance Power Pool: Flight Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Leadership Ancillary Pool: Primal Forces Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Blind -- FrtHyp-Plct%:50(A), FrtHyp-Sleep/EndRdx:50(3), FrtHyp-Sleep/Rchg:50(13), FrtHyp-Acc/Sleep/Rchg:50(17), FrtHyp-Acc/Rchg:50(23), GhsWdwEmb-Dam%:30(43) Level 1: Sonic Siphon -- Acc-I:50(A), Acc-I:50(3) Level 2: Deceive -- CrcPrs-Conf/EndRdx:50(A), CrcPrs-Acc/Rchg:50(5), CrcPrs-Conf%:50(9), CrcPrs-Conf/Rchg:50(9), CrcPrs-Acc/Conf/Rchg:50(17), Range-I:50(48) Level 4: Sonic Barrier -- ImpSki-ResDam/EndRdx:30(A), ImpSki-ResDam/Rchg:30(5), ImpSki-EndRdx/Rchg:30(11), ImpSki-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:30(13), ImpSki-Status:30(21), GldArm-3defTpProc:50(50) Level 6: Sonic Haven -- ImpSki-ResDam/EndRdx:30(A), ImpSki-ResDam/Rchg:30(7), ImpSki-EndRdx/Rchg:30(7), ImpSki-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:30(11), ImpSki-Status:30(15), UnbGrd-Max HP%:50(23) Level 8: Hover -- LucoftheG-Rchg+:50(A) Level 10: Spectral Wounds -- Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:40(A), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(15), Dcm-Acc/Dmg:40(29), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg:40(34), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx:40(39), Dvs-Hold%:50(46) Level 12: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:50(A) Level 14: Super Speed -- EndRdx-I:50(A) Level 16: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Rchg+:50(A), Ksm-ToHit+:30(39), Krm-ResKB:30(45) Level 18: Phantom Army -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg:50(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg:50(19), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(19), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg:50(21), SlbAll-Dmg/Rchg:50(25), SlbAll-Build%:50(43) Level 20: Sonic Dispersion -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx:30(A), ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg:40(25), ImpArm-ResPsi:40(34), ImpArm-ResDam:40(31), Ags-Psi/Status:50(36), Ags-ResDam/Rchg:50(43) Level 22: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Rchg+:50(A) Level 24: Group Invisibility -- LucoftheG-Rchg+:50(A) Level 26: Spectral Terror -- GlmoftheA-Acc/Fear/Rchg:50(A), GlmoftheA-Acc/EndRdx:50(27), GlmoftheA-EndRdx/Fear:50(27), GlmoftheA-Acc/Rchg:50(31), GlmoftheA-Dam%:50(34) Level 28: Disruption Field -- EndRdx-I:50(A), EndRdx-I:50(36) Level 30: Flash -- BslGaz-Acc/Hold:30(A), BslGaz-Acc/Rchg:30(36), BslGaz-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:30(37), BslGaz-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:30(39), EssofCrr-Acc/Hold/Rchg:50(42) Level 32: Phantasm -- ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg:50(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg:50(33), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx:50(33), ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg:50(33), SlbAll-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(37), ExpStr-Dam%:20(42) Level 35: Tactics -- AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg:50(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx:50(48) Level 38: Liquefy -- UnbCns-EndRdx/Hold:50(A), UnbCns-Hold/Rchg:50(40), UnbCns-Acc/Hold/Rchg:50(40), UnbCns-Acc/Rchg:50(40), UnbCns-Dam%:50(42) Level 41: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I:50(A) Level 44: Energy Torrent -- PstBls-Dam%:50(A), PstBls-Acc/Dmg:50(45), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(45), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx:50(46), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg:50(46), OvrFrc-Dam/KB:20(50) Level 47: Temp Invulnerability -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A), ResDam-I:50(48) Level 49: Power Boost -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(50) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- UnbLea-Stlth:50(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 1: Containment Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I:50(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I:50(A) Level 2: Health -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+:50(A), Mrc-Rcvry+:40(29) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%:50(A), PrfShf-EndMod:50(31), EndMod-I:50(37) Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A) Level 50: Spiritual Total Core Revamp ------------ ------------ Set Bonus Totals: 12% DamageBuff(Smashing) 12% DamageBuff(Lethal) 12% DamageBuff(Fire) 12% DamageBuff(Cold) 12% DamageBuff(Energy) 12% DamageBuff(Negative) 12% DamageBuff(Toxic) 12% DamageBuff(Psionic) 6% Defense(Melee) 6% Defense(Smashing) 6% Defense(Lethal) 6% Defense(Fire) 6% Defense(Cold) 8.5% Defense(Energy) 8.5% Defense(Negative) 7.88% Defense(Psionic) 7.25% Defense(Ranged) 6% Defense(AoE) 4.5% Max End 48% Enhancement(Accuracy) 2.75% Enhancement(Terrorized) 108.8% Enhancement(RechargeTime) 4% Enhancement(Confused) 15% SpeedFlying 137.3 HP (13.5%) HitPoints 15% JumpHeight 15% SpeedJumping Knockback (Mag -4) Knockup (Mag -4) MezResist(Confused) 51.25% MezResist(Held) 51.25% MezResist(Immobilized) 51.25% MezResist(Sleep) 51.25% MezResist(Stunned) 51.25% MezResist(Terrorized) 51.25% 23% (0.38 End/sec) Recovery 16% (0.68 HP/sec) Regeneration 3% Resistance(Smashing) 3% Resistance(Lethal) 14.25% Resistance(Fire) 14.25% Resistance(Cold) 4.5% Resistance(Energy) 4.5% Resistance(Negative) 11% Resistance(Psionic) 15% SpeedRunning

Uhg, you are right. It is not necessary. Just an IO I threw in there. Probably best(and what I would actually do) to put a recharge redux. What about the rest of the build?!

Here is an alternative with SS for my secondary. Again, credit where credit is due. I grabbed most of this build from another thread and tweaked it a little. Thanks to the original build creator FUBARczar. The tanky numbers favor Energy Melee by a small margin with an extra AoE in Spring Attack. However, in the SS build, I'm missing the extra AoE, but was able to place the self heal back in from the original build I drew from, which would be nice to have. Hmm, choices! Need input! So much fun! Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Natural Tanker Primary Power Set: Shield Defense Secondary Power Set: Super Strength Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Medicine Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Deflection (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance: Level 50 (7) Luck of the Gambler - Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (13) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (15) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50 (46) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50 (50) Resist Damage IO: Level 50 Level 1: Jab (A) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage: Level 50 (3) Mako's Bite - Damage/Endurance: Level 50 (3) Mako's Bite - Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (9) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (17) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (43) Mako's Bite - Chance of Damage(Lethal): Level 50 Level 2: Battle Agility (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance: Level 50 (7) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Recharge: Level 50 (15) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (25) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50 (25) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50 Level 4: Haymaker (A) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage: Level 50 (5) Mako's Bite - Damage/Endurance: Level 50 (5) Mako's Bite - Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (11) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (17) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (43) Mako's Bite - Chance of Damage(Lethal): Level 50 Level 6: True Grit (A) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance: Level 50 (9) Aegis - Resistance/Recharge: Level 50 (13) Aegis - Resistance: Level 50 (19) Aegis - Psionic/Status Resistance: Level 50 (29) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%: Level 30 (45) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All): Level 50 Level 8: Combat Jumping (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50 (11) Blessing of the Zephyr - Knockback Reduction (4 points): Level 50 Level 10: Taunt (A) Accuracy IO: Level 50 Level 12: Phalanx Fighting (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50 Level 14: Active Defense (A) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50 Level 16: Hasten (A) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50 (19) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50 Level 18: Against All Odds (A) Endurance Reduction IO: Level 50 Level 20: Knockout Blow (A) Superior Might of the Tanker - Accuracy/Damage: Level 50 (21) Superior Might of the Tanker - Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (21) Superior Might of the Tanker - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (23) Superior Might of the Tanker - Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (23) Superior Might of the Tanker - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (42) Superior Might of the Tanker - Recharge/Chance for +Res(All): Level 50 Level 22: Boxing (A) Absolute Amazement - Chance for ToHit Debuff: Level 50 Level 24: Grant Cover (A) Shield Wall - +Res (Teleportation), +5% Res (All): Level 50 Level 26: Shield Charge (A) Obliteration - Damage: Level 50 (27) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50 (27) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (29) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (33) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (42) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage: Level 50 Level 28: Rage (A) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff: Level 50 (31) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge: Level 50 (31) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge/Endurance: Level 50 (31) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Recharge/Endurance: Level 50 (34) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Endurance: Level 50 (46) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Chance for Build Up: Level 50 Level 30: Tough (A) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance: Level 50 (33) Aegis - Resistance/Recharge: Level 50 (33) Aegis - Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (42) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (46) Aegis - Resistance: Level 50 Level 32: Weave (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance: Level 50 (48) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50 (48) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50 Level 35: Hurl (A) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Accuracy/Damage: Level 50 (36) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Damage/RechargeTime: Level 50 (37) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Accuracy/Damage/RechargeTime: Level 50 (37) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime: Level 50 (37) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime: Level 50 (45) Superior Gauntleted Fist - RechargeTime/+Absorb: Level 50 Level 38: Foot Stomp (A) Obliteration - Damage: Level 50 (39) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50 (39) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (39) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (40) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (43) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage: Level 50 Level 41: Injection (A) Pacing of the Turtle - Accuracy/Endurance: Level 50 Level 44: Conserve Power (A) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50 Level 47: Physical Perfection (A) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End: Level 50 (48) Performance Shifter - EndMod: Level 50 (50) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge: Level 50 (50) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy: Level 50 Level 49: Aid Self (A) Panacea - +Hit Points/Endurance: Level 50 Level 1: Brawl (A) Empty Level 1: Gauntlet Level 1: Prestige Power Dash (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Slide (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Quick (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Rush (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Surge (A) Empty Level 1: Sprint (A) Empty Level 2: Rest (A) Empty Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift (A) Run Speed IO: Level 50 Level 2: Health (A) Numina's Convalesence - +Regeneration/+Recovery: Level 50 (34) Numina's Convalesence - Heal: Level 50 (34) Miracle - Heal: Level 40 (40) Miracle - +Recovery: Level 40 (45) Regenerative Tissue - +Regeneration: Level 30 Level 2: Hurdle (A) Jumping IO: Level 50 Level 2: Stamina (A) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy: Level 50 (36) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge: Level 50 (36) Performance Shifter - EndMod: Level 50 (40) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End: Level 50 ------------ ------------ Set Bonus Totals: 18.5% DamageBuff(Smashing) 18.5% DamageBuff(Lethal) 18.5% DamageBuff(Fire) 18.5% DamageBuff(Cold) 18.5% DamageBuff(Energy) 18.5% DamageBuff(Negative) 18.5% DamageBuff(Toxic) 18.5% DamageBuff(Psionic) 21% Defense(Melee) 13.5% Defense(Smashing) 13.5% Defense(Lethal) 15.06% Defense(Fire) 15.06% Defense(Cold) 11% Defense(Energy) 11% Defense(Negative) 6% Defense(Psionic) 16% Defense(Ranged) 14.75% Defense(AoE) 3.6% Max End 36% Enhancement(Accuracy) 57.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime) 37.5% SpeedFlying 281.1 HP (15%) HitPoints 37.5% JumpHeight 37.5% SpeedJumping Knockback (Mag -4) Knockup (Mag -4) MezResist(Confused) 97.5% MezResist(Held) 97.5% MezResist(Immobilized) 97.5% MezResist(Sleep) 97.5% MezResist(Stunned) 97.5% MezResist(Terrorized) 97.5% 10% (0.17 End/sec) Recovery 58% (4.53 HP/sec) Regeneration 42.5% Resistance(Smashing) 42.5% Resistance(Lethal) 11% Resistance(Fire) 11% Resistance(Cold) 11% Resistance(Energy) 11% Resistance(Negative) 14% Resistance(Toxic) 19% Resistance(Psionic) 37.5% SpeedRunning

Greetings all! So here is a build I cannibalized from SD/WM and SD/SS builds here on the forums. Vast majority of the credit should go to them for their awesome builds from which I took inspiration. I hope I didn't completely jack them up too bad. I understand Energy Melee is in a bad place since some uber nerf that happened to the set back on live, but I really would love for this to work as it fits a hero concept I'm developing. Let me know any and all tweaks you all would make to improve him and make him viable for end game content! Thanks in advance. EDIT: Credit for builds I drew from go to FUBARczar(SD/SS) and KingsGambit(SD/WM), thx you two. Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Natural Tanker Primary Power Set: Shield Defense Secondary Power Set: Energy Melee Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Deflection (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance: Level 50 (7) Luck of the Gambler - Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (13) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (15) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50 (46) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50 (50) Resist Damage IO: Level 50 Level 1: Barrage (A) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage: Level 50 (3) Mako's Bite - Damage/Endurance: Level 50 (3) Mako's Bite - Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (9) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (17) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (43) Mako's Bite - Chance of Damage(Lethal): Level 50 Level 2: Battle Agility (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance: Level 50 (7) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Recharge: Level 50 (15) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (25) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50 (25) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50 Level 4: Bone Smasher (A) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage: Level 50 (5) Mako's Bite - Damage/Endurance: Level 50 (5) Mako's Bite - Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (11) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (17) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (43) Mako's Bite - Chance of Damage(Lethal): Level 50 Level 6: True Grit (A) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance: Level 50 (9) Aegis - Resistance/Recharge: Level 50 (13) Aegis - Resistance: Level 50 (19) Aegis - Psionic/Status Resistance: Level 50 (29) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%: Level 30 (45) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All): Level 50 Level 8: Super Jump (A) Unbounded Leap - Jumping: Level 50 Level 10: Combat Jumping (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50 (11) Blessing of the Zephyr - Knockback Reduction (4 points): Level 50 Level 12: Phalanx Fighting (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50 Level 14: Active Defense (A) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50 Level 16: Taunt (A) Accuracy IO: Level 50 Level 18: Hasten (A) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50 (19) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50 Level 20: Whirling Hands (A) Superior Might of the Tanker - Accuracy/Damage: Level 50 (21) Superior Might of the Tanker - Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (21) Superior Might of the Tanker - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (23) Superior Might of the Tanker - Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (23) Superior Might of the Tanker - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (42) Superior Might of the Tanker - Recharge/Chance for +Res(All): Level 50 Level 22: Against All Odds (A) Endurance Reduction IO: Level 50 Level 24: Boxing (A) Absolute Amazement - Chance for ToHit Debuff: Level 50 Level 26: Shield Charge (A) Obliteration - Damage: Level 50 (27) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50 (27) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (29) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (33) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (42) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage: Level 50 Level 28: Spring Attack (A) Scirocco's Dervish - Accuracy/Damage: Level 50 (31) Scirocco's Dervish - Damage/Endurance: Level 50 (31) Scirocco's Dervish - Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (31) Scirocco's Dervish - Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50 (34) Scirocco's Dervish - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance: Level 50 (46) Scirocco's Dervish - Chance of Damage(Lethal): Level 50 Level 30: Tough (A) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance: Level 50 (33) Aegis - Resistance/Recharge: Level 50 (33) Aegis - Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (42) Aegis - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (46) Aegis - Resistance: Level 50 Level 32: Weave (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance: Level 50 (48) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50 (48) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50 Level 35: Energy Transfer (A) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Accuracy/Damage: Level 50 (36) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Damage/RechargeTime: Level 50 (37) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Accuracy/Damage/RechargeTime: Level 50 (37) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime: Level 50 (37) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime: Level 50 (45) Superior Gauntleted Fist - RechargeTime/+Absorb: Level 50 Level 38: Total Focus (A) Hecatomb - Damage: Level 50 (39) Hecatomb - Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (39) Hecatomb - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (39) Hecatomb - Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50 (40) Hecatomb - Damage/Endurance: Level 50 (43) Hecatomb - Chance of Damage(Negative): Level 50 Level 41: Build Up (A) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50 Level 44: Conserve Power (A) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50 Level 47: Physical Perfection (A) Performance Shifter - EndMod: Level 50 (48) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge: Level 50 (50) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy: Level 50 (50) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End: Level 50 Level 49: Grant Cover (A) Shield Wall - +Res (Teleportation), +5% Res (All): Level 50 Level 1: Brawl (A) Empty Level 1: Gauntlet Level 1: Prestige Power Dash (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Slide (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Quick (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Rush (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Surge (A) Empty Level 1: Sprint (A) Empty Level 2: Rest (A) Empty Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift (A) Empty Level 2: Health (A) Numina's Convalesence - Heal: Level 50 (34) Numina's Convalesence - +Regeneration/+Recovery: Level 50 (34) Miracle - Heal: Level 40 (40) Miracle - +Recovery: Level 40 (45) Regenerative Tissue - +Regeneration: Level 30 Level 2: Hurdle (A) Empty Level 2: Stamina (A) Performance Shifter - EndMod: Level 50 (36) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge: Level 50 (36) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy: Level 50 (40) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End: Level 50 ------------ ------------ Set Bonus Totals: 13% DamageBuff(Smashing) 13% DamageBuff(Lethal) 13% DamageBuff(Fire) 13% DamageBuff(Cold) 13% DamageBuff(Energy) 13% DamageBuff(Negative) 13% DamageBuff(Toxic) 13% DamageBuff(Psionic) 14.75% Defense(Melee) 10.38% Defense(Smashing) 10.38% Defense(Lethal) 15.38% Defense(Fire) 15.38% Defense(Cold) 9.75% Defense(Energy) 9.75% Defense(Negative) 9.13% Defense(Psionic) 13.5% Defense(Ranged) 15.38% Defense(AoE) 3.6% Max End 51% Enhancement(Accuracy) 62.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime) 30% SpeedFlying 246 HP (13.13%) HitPoints 30% JumpHeight 30% SpeedJumping Knockback (Mag -4) Knockup (Mag -4) MezResist(Confused) 117.5% MezResist(Held) 117.5% MezResist(Immobilized) 117.5% MezResist(Sleep) 117.5% MezResist(Stunned) 117.5% MezResist(Terrorized) 117.5% 11.5% (0.19 End/sec) Recovery 68% (5.31 HP/sec) Regeneration 40.25% Resistance(Smashing) 40.25% Resistance(Lethal) 17% Resistance(Fire) 17% Resistance(Cold) 13.25% Resistance(Energy) 13.25% Resistance(Negative) 20% Resistance(Toxic) 25% Resistance(Psionic) 30% SpeedRunning

I don't see this in many builds? Is it that bad? I have a character concept that would be awesome as an Illusion/Sonic troller. I understand one could ALMOST make anything work in the game but would this pairing be completely gimp? What kinds of challenges would I be facing with this powerset pairing?

I know this is the Scrapper thread but I have to ask; Would you make any significant tweaks if applying that TW/Bio build to a Brute?

That's awesome! Thanks for this. It gives me a place to start. Much appreciated.

I have been looking for a SD/SS tank build. Thanks for this thread LC! Your setup looks excellent FUBAR, but Soul Mastery doesn't really fit the hero concept I'm looking to make. If I had to, I could find a way to "mindtweak" a justification but is there anything else you could potentially use in those slots? A bit off topic, but a question about the Soul Mastery pool. That's a villain epic pool isn't it? Would that mean you'd have to switch alignment, do a villain quest chain to unlock the villain pools, then switch back? Or is there a way to unlock them w/out the hassle? Either way, thx again all.

I came up with a neat little BR/Time concept and have enjoyed the pairing so far. They seem to be working out pretty well, both functionally AND aesthetically. But he's not really high level and will probably just slot him with Workbench IO's for now. I don't suppose anyone has a ready made build put together that they could share?

HA, I just posted a request for a critique of a build I(newbishly) put together for a Rad/Rad tanker. Use it at your own risk. I'm hoping to get some feedback soon. My character is only level 20 atm, but I would like to know how your leveling experience has been? Is it as excellent as it is in my mind? :D

As I am still new to using Pines and creating builds, I would love some feedback on my latest attempt. I cannibalized from a Bio/Rad build here on the forums and tweaked it just a bit for Radiation Armor. I really like the idea of a Radiation Tanker that debuffs and just melts baddies when solo or teaming. It looks like I went over the resist caps but I'm not sure how/where to tweak it? Maybe a good thing for when I get debuffed? Again, I am still learning the in's and out's of the mechanics(Res/Def caps, regen/recov, etc.) Either way, any assistance in improving this concept is welcome. Thanks! Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Radiation For Days: Level 50 Mutation Tanker Primary Power Set: Radiation Armor Secondary Power Set: Radiation Melee Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leadership Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Alpha Barrier (A) Impervium Armor - Resistance/Endurance: Level 40 (3) Impervium Armor - Resistance/Recharge: Level 40 (3) Impervium Armor - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge: Level 40 (5) Impervium Armor - Resistance: Level 40 (5) Impervium Armor - Psionic Resistance: Level 40 (50) Impervium Armor - Endurance/Recharge: Level 40 Level 1: Contaminated Strike (A) Mocking Beratement - Taunt: Level 50 (29) Mocking Beratement - Taunt/Recharge: Level 50 (29) Mocking Beratement - Taunt/Range: Level 50 Level 2: Proton Armor (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance: Level 50 (11) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance: Level 50 (11) Unbreakable Guard - Endurance/RechargeTime: Level 50 (13) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance: Level 50 (13) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime: Level 50 (17) Unbreakable Guard - +Max HP: Level 50 Level 4: Proton Sweep (A) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (37) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (37) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 Level 6: Fallout Shelter (A) Impervium Armor - Resistance/Endurance: Level 40 (9) Impervium Armor - Psionic Resistance: Level 40 (17) Impervium Armor - Resistance/Recharge: Level 40 (19) Impervium Armor - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge: Level 40 (19) Impervium Armor - Resistance: Level 40 Level 8: Gamma Boost (A) Panacea - +Hit Points/Endurance: Level 50 (21) Panacea - Heal: Level 50 (21) Panacea - Heal/Endurance: Level 50 (23) Panacea - Hea/Recharge: Level 50 Level 10: Combat Jumping (A) Kismet - Defense/Endurance: Level 30 (45) Kismet - Defense/Recharge: Level 30 (45) Kismet - Endurance/Recharge: Level 30 (46) Kismet - Defense/Endurance/Recharge: Level 30 (46) Kismet - Accuracy +6%: Level 30 Level 12: Radioactive Smash (A) Focused Smite - Accuracy/Damage: Level 40 (34) Focused Smite - Damage/Endurance: Level 40 (34) Focused Smite - Damage/Recharge: Level 40 Level 14: Beta Decay (A) Touch of Lady Grey - Defense Debuff: Level 50 (15) Touch of Lady Grey - Defense Debuff/Endurance: Level 50 (15) Touch of Lady Grey - Defense Debuff/Recharge: Level 50 Level 16: Radiation Therapy (A) Preventive Medicine - Chance for +Absorb: Level 50 (42) Preventive Medicine - Heal: Level 50 (43) Preventive Medicine - Heal/Endurance: Level 50 (43) Preventive Medicine - Heal/RechargeTime: Level 50 Level 18: Particle Shielding (A) Panacea - Heal/Endurance: Level 50 (23) Panacea - Heal: Level 50 (27) Panacea - Hea/Recharge: Level 50 (27) Panacea - Heal/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 Level 20: Fusion (A) Rectified Reticle - To Hit Buff: Level 20 (40) Rectified Reticle - To Hit Buff/Recharge: Level 20 (42) Rectified Reticle - Increased Perception: Level 20 Level 22: Boxing (A) Accuracy IO: Level 50 Level 24: Tough (A) Aegis - Psionic/Status Resistance: Level 50 (25) Impervium Armor - Psionic Resistance: Level 40 (25) Impervious Skin - Status Resistance: Level 30 Level 26: Ground Zero (A) Analyze Weakness - Defense Debuff: Level 50 (31) Analyze Weakness - Accuracy/Defense Debuff: Level 50 (31) Analyze Weakness - Defense Debuff/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (31) Analyze Weakness - Chance for +ToHit: Level 50 Level 28: Irradiated Ground (A) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50 Level 30: Hasten (A) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50 (43) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50 (46) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50 Level 32: Meltdown (A) Impervium Armor - Resistance/Endurance: Level 40 (33) Impervium Armor - Resistance/Recharge: Level 40 (33) Impervium Armor - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge: Level 40 (33) Impervium Armor - Resistance: Level 40 (34) Impervium Armor - Psionic Resistance: Level 40 Level 35: Devastating Blow (A) Superior Might of the Tanker - Accuracy/Damage: Level 50 (36) Superior Might of the Tanker - Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (36) Superior Might of the Tanker - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (36) Superior Might of the Tanker - Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (37) Might of the Tanker - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 Level 38: Atom Smasher (A) Overwhelming Force - Damage/Chance for Knockdown/Knockback to Knockdown: Level 50 (39) Fury of the Gladiator - Accuracy/Damage: Level 50 (39) Fury of the Gladiator - Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (39) Fury of the Gladiator - Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (40) Fury of the Gladiator - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (40) Fury of the Gladiator - Chance for Res Debuff: Level 50 Level 41: Taunt (A) Taunt Duration IO: Level 50 (42) Taunt Duration IO: Level 50 Level 44: Conserve Power (A) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50 (45) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50 Level 47: Physical Perfection (A) Performance Shifter - EndMod: Level 50 (48) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge: Level 50 (48) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50 (48) Performance Shifter - Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50 (50) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy: Level 50 (50) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End: Level 50 Level 49: Maneuvers (A) Kismet - Defense/Endurance: Level 30 Level 1: Brawl (A) Empty Level 1: Gauntlet Level 1: Prestige Power Dash (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Slide (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Quick (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Rush (A) Empty Level 1: Prestige Power Surge (A) Empty Level 1: Sprint (A) Empty Level 2: Rest (A) Empty Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift (A) Run Speed IO: Level 50 Level 2: Health (A) Numina's Convalesence - +Regeneration/+Recovery: Level 50 (9) Healing IO: Level 50 Level 2: Hurdle (A) Jumping IO: Level 50 Level 2: Stamina (A) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy: Level 50 (7) Performance Shifter - EndMod: Level 50 (7) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Recharge: Level 50 ------------ ------------ Set Bonus Totals: 15% DamageBuff(Smashing) 15% DamageBuff(Lethal) 15% DamageBuff(Fire) 15% DamageBuff(Cold) 15% DamageBuff(Energy) 15% DamageBuff(Negative) 15% DamageBuff(Toxic) 15% DamageBuff(Psionic) 3.44% Defense(Smashing) 3.44% Defense(Lethal) 1.56% Defense(Fire) 1.56% Defense(Cold) 5.63% Defense(Psionic) 4.06% Defense(Melee) 3.13% Defense(AoE) 8.55% Max End 2.5% Enhancement(Max EnduranceDiscount) 13.75% Enhancement(RechargeTime) 15% SpeedFlying GrantPower Preventive Medicine (10% chance, if Scourge) 386.5 HP (20.63%) HitPoints 15% JumpHeight 15% SpeedJumping Knockback (Mag -3) Knockup (Mag -3) MezResist(Confused) 93.75% MezResist(Held) 93.75% MezResist(Immobilized) 93.75% MezResist(Sleep) 93.75% MezResist(Stunned) 93.75% MezResist(Terrorized) 93.75% 20% PerceptionRadius 14% (0.23 End/sec) Recovery 42% (3.28 HP/sec) Regeneration 9% Resistance(Smashing) 9% Resistance(Lethal) 24.75% Resistance(Fire) 24.75% Resistance(Cold) 4.5% Resistance(Energy) 4.5% Resistance(Negative) 13.5% Resistance(Toxic) 42.5% Resistance(Psionic) 15% SpeedRunning

Well that's good to know that it can be decent build towards lvl cap and beyond. Gives me hope! LOL I don't suppose you have that character's build on Mids laying around somewhere? :D How did you get your runspeed so high? Did you slot out the Swift Inherent?

Ok, yeah. I think I see what you mean by over/under slotting. Wish I was better at doing these builds. And thank you hejtmane for taking the time to put something together. It is much appreciated. Couple of questions/comments. Removing Fly; using SJ. Takes a bit of the "thematic" element away from the character but I can live with that for some Hasten goodness. Would you just slot a Rech. Red. in Hasten? The AOE's, Repulsing Torrent and Burst. All slotting in those two powers being equal, in practice RT hits more mobs, more often but I completely agree about the KB. That's why I slotted the KB>KD enh's. Burst just seems to whiff a lot. I will be in the middle of a pack of 6-8 baddies and it may hit 2. Would that change with proper slotting? Energy Cloak. I think they need to redefine they're idea of "only seen at very close range" because the few times I've tried to use it have been woefully unsuccessful. Mobs detect me at almost the exact same range as when I don't have it on at all. Overload. Yeah, almost took it out of my build anyway. Was mostly using it as a "oh crap" button while getting myself out of a battlespace but that didn't happen often. Again, thanks for the input.