What a fun journey you're setting out on! If you're anything like me, and you may not be, I like a balance of DPS, AOE, survivability, and incredible looks. A toon may not be the master at any—but to be great at all is where I aim.
With that, I'd recommend you shoot for a DM/Bio. As far as looks goes, I've always loved DM and the ghostly look of the minimal FX Bio Armor. DPS is wonderful as well. Aim for high recharge (around 155%), and you'll have perma-SD. Proc out touch of fear, and you'll turn a pathetic DOT into one of your go-to AOE dmg dealers. Take ball of lightning in MU mastery later on, proc it out, and you'll be good to go. This combo has wonderful synergy. With DM and BIO, you'll have little to no issues with endurance but gain a huge DMG boost (I run offensive adaptation always). Cap melee defense, shoot for S/L resists, and you'll survive most anything given BIO's massive max health powers. You'll also want to aim for high regen (I always attach a second LoTG to my +rech LoTG). BIO's T9 is incredible. I really couldn't speak highly enough about this combo. Not only do you get max health, high regen, and a fantastic AOE heal from BIO, but you also get siphon life from DM, and dark consumption for endurance. Not to mention, DM does -to hit to everything, so it only helps with survivability.
Anyway, I could go on and on about DM/Bio. I hope you'll try it out! Have a fun time figuring this one out! Sounds like it might be difficult!
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