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I used mostly Hyperstike and Infinitum's bases, but more budget minded as, at the time, I had a "restricted income", lol. NUT's pretty much unkillable (currently at vet level 250-ish and other than 801 AEs, I cannot honestly remember the last time he faceplanted), even without the Incarnates. I routinely Exemp (although below 38 and Foot Stomp, it's not nearly as much fun) and do all level TFs, without much dropoff in effectiveness. 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! NUTCRCKR v3.0: Level 50 Mutation Tanker Primary Power Set: Invulnerability Secondary Power Set: Super Strength Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Speed Ancillary Pool: Pyre Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Resist Physical Damage -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(3), GldArm-3defTpProc(5) Level 1: Jab -- GntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(A), GntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), GntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), GntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), GntFis-Dmg/Rchg(43), GntFis-Acc/Dmg(43) Level 2: Temp Invulnerability -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(A), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(3), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(5), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(7), UnbGrd-Max HP%(13) Level 4: Dull Pain -- DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx(A), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(9), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(29) Level 6: Resist Elements -- Ags-ResDam(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Ags-EndRdx/Rchg(11), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(45), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(45) Level 8: Unyielding -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(A), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(9), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(11), UnbGrd-ResDam(13) Level 10: Taunt -- PrfZng-Dam%(A) Level 12: Super Jump -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A), WntGif-RunSpd/Jump/Fly/Rng(31) Level 14: Resist Energies -- RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctArm-ResDam/Rchg(15), RctArm-ResDam(15), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(46) Level 16: Haymaker -- MghoftheT-Rchg/Res%(A), MghoftheT-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), MghoftheT-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), MghoftheT-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), MghoftheT-Dmg/Rchg(46), MghoftheT-Acc/Dmg(48) Level 18: Invincibility -- Rct-ResDam%(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(19), ShlWal-Def(19), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(34), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(37) Level 20: Knockout Blow -- Hct-Dam%(A), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(21), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), Hct-Acc/Rchg(23), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(25), Hct-Dmg(37) Level 22: Combat Jumping -- ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(27), ShlWal-Def(34), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(36) Level 24: Kick -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A) Level 26: Tough Hide -- Srn-Def/EndRdx(A), Srn-Def/Rchg(27), Srn-EndRdx/Rchg(29), Srn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Srn-Def(48), Srn-EndRdx(48) Level 28: Rage -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 30: Tough -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(31) Level 32: Unstoppable -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg(33), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(33), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(33) Level 35: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(36), LucoftheG-Def(36), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(40) Level 38: Foot Stomp -- Arm-Dam%(A), Arm-Dmg(39), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(39), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Arm-Acc/Rchg(42), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(43) Level 41: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(42) Level 44: Hurl -- FarStr-Dmg/Rng(A), FarStr-Dmg/Rchg(45), FarStr-Acc/EndRdx(46) Level 47: Char -- SprEnt-Acc/Hold/End/Rchg(A), SprEnt-Rchg/AbsorbProc(50) Level 49: Melt Armor -- ExpVln-DefDeb(A), ExpVln-DefDeb/Rchg(50), ExpVln-DefDeb/Rchg/EndRdx(50) Level 1: Gauntlet Level 1: Brawl -- Dmg-I(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Qck-EndRdx/RunSpd(A) Level 2: Rest -- IntRdx-I(A) Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Health -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(39), Prv-Absorb%(40) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(40) 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: Mighty Core Final Judgement Level 50: Paralytic Core Flawless Interface Level 50: Longbow Partial Core Improved Ally Level 50: Resilient Core Paragon Level 50: Melee Core Embodiment Level 50: Task Force Commander Level 50: The Atlas Medallion ------------

Fantastic build, Xandyr, but SMoT, alone, will be 100-150M, so I don't think that's the OP's intent. Unless you're willing to spend *at least* 400-500M, you're going to to be limited to getting the really impactful (usually unique) IOs and filling your build with basic IOs. The GREAT news is you can turn 150M into 400M, pretty easily and quickly, using the Auction House strategies, listed in-depth, in the general discussion area of the forum.

For Hasten, it's a case of diminishing returns (my personal opinion) vs. bang-for-the-buck, elsewhere. You only gain 7 seconds of recharge (133 vs 140). Many sets start really heating up at the fourth and fifth slot, so you definitely could use that slot to beef up.

Just look at that heaping hunk of non-granite stone tank in your first pic (yes you got them ordered correctly :-)). Fun times and great screenies. Thanks for sharing.

Added about 25M in upgrades... Hit me up on the server and I'll pay you for them 🙂 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! Cheap Farmers Wife: Level 50 Science Brute Primary Power Set: Spines Secondary Power Set: Fiery Aura Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Fighting Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Barb Swipe -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(3), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(5), KntCmb-Knock%(5) Level 1: Fire Shield -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), StdPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(7), StdPrt-ResKB(7) Level 2: Lunge -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(9), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(11), KntCmb-Knock%(13) Level 4: Blazing Aura -- ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg(A), ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg(15), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx(17), ScrDrv-Acc/Rchg(17), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19), ScrDrv-Dam%(19) Level 6: Spine Burst -- ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg(A), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(21), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx(21), ScrDrv-Acc/Rchg(23), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg(23), ScrDrv-Dam%(25) Level 8: Healing Flames -- NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(A), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(9), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(25) Level 10: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(27), LucoftheG-Def(27), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(29) Level 12: Temperature Protection -- Ags-ResDam(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(29), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(31) Level 14: Super Jump -- WntGif-RunSpd/Jump/Fly/Rng/EndRdx(A) Level 16: Build Up -- GssSynFr--Build%(A) Level 18: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31) Level 20: Plasma Shield -- Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(31), Ags-ResDam(33), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(33) Level 22: Quills -- ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg(A), ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg(33), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx(34), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), ScrDrv-Acc/Rchg(34), ScrDrv-Dam%(36) Level 24: Consume -- EndMod-I(A), RechRdx-I(36), RechRdx-I(36), RechRdx-I(37) Level 26: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def(A), EndRdx-I(37), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(37), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(39) Level 28: Burn -- ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg(A), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), ScrDrv-Acc/Rchg(39), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx(40), ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg(40), ScrDrv-Dam%(40) Level 30: Boxing -- Stp-Acc/Rchg(A), Stp-Acc/Stun/Rchg(42) Level 32: Kick -- BrsBlo-Acc/Dmg(A), BrsBlo-Dmg/EndRdx(42) Level 35: Superior Conditioning -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(42), PrfShf-EndMod(43) Level 38: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(A), LucoftheG-Def(43), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(43), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(45), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(45) Level 41: Physical Perfection -- HrmHln-Heal/Rchg(A), HrmHln-Heal/EndRdx(45), HrmHln-Heal(46) Level 44: Cross Punch -- Stp-Acc/EndRdx(A), Stp-Acc/Stun/Rchg(46), Stp-EndRdx/Stun(46), Stp-Acc/Rchg(48), Stp-Stun/Rng(48) Level 47: Fiery Embrace -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(48) Level 49: Tactics -- AdjTrg-ToHit(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(50), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(50), AdjTrg-EndRdx/Rchg(50) Level 1: Fury Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 2: Rest -- Heal-I(A) Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), Prv-Absorb%(15) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(13) ------------

War Mace!!! "Mace to the Face", for the win!!! 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! Mace to the Face_v3.0: Level 50 Science Tanker Primary Power Set: Shield Defense Secondary Power Set: War Mace Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Speed Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Deflection -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(3), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(5), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(13), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(17), ImpArm-ResPsi(21) Level 1: Bash -- PrfZng-Dam%(A), PrfZng-Taunt/Rng(7), PrfZng-Acc/Rchg(17), PrfZng-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(23), PrfZng-Taunt/Rchg(23), PrfZng-Taunt(33) Level 2: Battle Agility -- ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(A), ShlWal-Def(3), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(9), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(15), ShlWal-EndRdx/Rchg(19), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(25) Level 4: True Grit -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(7), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(9), UnbGrd-Max HP%(11), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(11), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(13) Level 6: Pulverize -- CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx(31), CrsImp-Dmg/Rchg(40), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg(50) Level 8: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 10: Taunt -- PrfZng-Dam%(A) Level 12: Kick -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A) Level 14: Super Jump -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A) Level 16: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 18: Phalanx Fighting -- ShlWal-Def/Rchg(A), ShlWal-EndRdx/Rchg(19), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31), ShlWal-Def(31), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(37), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(45) Level 20: Build Up -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(34) Level 22: Whirling Mace -- MghoftheT-Rchg/Res%(A), MghoftheT-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), MghoftheT-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), MghoftheT-Dmg/Rchg(43), MghoftheT-Acc/Dmg(46), MghoftheT-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46) Level 24: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(25), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(33), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(33), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(34), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(45) Level 26: Shield Charge -- Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Mlt-Acc/EndRdx(27), Mlt-Dmg/Rchg(27), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx(29), Mlt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29) Level 28: Weave -- ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(A), ShlWal-EndRdx/Rchg(36), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(37), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(43), ShlWal-Def(43), Rct-ResDam%(46) Level 30: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(36), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(37) Level 32: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 35: Shatter -- Mlt-Acc/Dmg(A), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Mlt-Dmg/Rchg(39), Mlt-Acc/EndRdx(39), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mlt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42) Level 38: Crowd Control -- GntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(A), GntFis-Acc/Dmg(40), GntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48), GntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48), GntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), GntFis-Dmg/Rchg(50) Level 41: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 44: One with the Shield -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), ImpArm-ResPsi(50) Level 47: Focused Accuracy -- GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(A) Level 49: Grant Cover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 1: Gauntlet Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Qck-EndRdx/RunSpd(A) Level 2: Rest -- IntRdx-I(A) Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(5), Prv-Absorb%(42) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(34), PrfShf-EndMod/Acc(45) 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: Resilient Total Core Revamp Level 50: Mighty Core Judgement Level 50: Diamagnetic Total Core Conversion Level 50: Ageless Core Invocation Level 50: Melee Total Core Graft ------------

Following my usual "budget minded" builds, here's my SD/WM: 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! Mace to the Face_v3.0: Level 50 Science Tanker Primary Power Set: Shield Defense Secondary Power Set: War Mace Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Speed Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Deflection -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(3), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(5), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(13), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(17), ImpArm-ResPsi(21) Level 1: Bash -- PrfZng-Dam%(A), PrfZng-Taunt/Rng(7), PrfZng-Acc/Rchg(17), PrfZng-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(23), PrfZng-Taunt/Rchg(23), PrfZng-Taunt(33) Level 2: Battle Agility -- ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(A), ShlWal-Def(3), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(9), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(15), ShlWal-EndRdx/Rchg(19), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(25) Level 4: True Grit -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(7), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(9), UnbGrd-Max HP%(11), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(11), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(13) Level 6: Pulverize -- CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx(31), CrsImp-Dmg/Rchg(40), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg(50) Level 8: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 10: Taunt -- PrfZng-Dam%(A) Level 12: Kick -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A) Level 14: Super Jump -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A) Level 16: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 18: Phalanx Fighting -- ShlWal-Def/Rchg(A), ShlWal-EndRdx/Rchg(19), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31), ShlWal-Def(31), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(37), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(45) Level 20: Build Up -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(34) Level 22: Whirling Mace -- MghoftheT-Rchg/Res%(A), MghoftheT-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), MghoftheT-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), MghoftheT-Dmg/Rchg(43), MghoftheT-Acc/Dmg(46), MghoftheT-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46) Level 24: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(25), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(33), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(33), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(34), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(45) Level 26: Shield Charge -- Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Mlt-Acc/EndRdx(27), Mlt-Dmg/Rchg(27), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx(29), Mlt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29) Level 28: Weave -- ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(A), ShlWal-EndRdx/Rchg(36), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(37), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(43), ShlWal-Def(43), Rct-ResDam%(46) Level 30: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(36), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(37) Level 32: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 35: Shatter -- Mlt-Acc/Dmg(A), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Mlt-Dmg/Rchg(39), Mlt-Acc/EndRdx(39), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Mlt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42) Level 38: Crowd Control -- GntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(A), GntFis-Acc/Dmg(40), GntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48), GntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48), GntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), GntFis-Dmg/Rchg(50) Level 41: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 44: One with the Shield -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), ImpArm-ResPsi(50) Level 47: Focused Accuracy -- GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(A) Level 49: Grant Cover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 1: Gauntlet Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Qck-EndRdx/RunSpd(A) Level 2: Rest -- IntRdx-I(A) Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(5), Prv-Absorb%(42) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(34), PrfShf-EndMod/Acc(45) 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: Resilient Total Core Revamp Level 50: Mighty Core Judgement Level 50: Diamagnetic Total Core Conversion Level 50: Ageless Core Invocation Level 50: Melee Total Core Graft ------------

Yup, and why I have SGF on Jab and SMoT on Haymaker, on my Inv/SS-s.

You can also build a stone tank, using only Granite Armor as an emergency button power...as seen here: Build a better Un-Granite stoner? - Tanker - Homecoming (homecomingservers.com)

Have you tried Combat Teleport?

I was MISSADVENTUR last night and I think you did great! 😎 I've not rolled bio or staff, so my only comments are to add a Zephyr universal travel IO, to SJ, for a (fairly) cheap another 4 KB protection.

I did not know that, thanks.

Depends on what you want... A tanky brute? SS/Inv would fit that bill and you'll find several "unkillable" builds, in this forum. Massive damage? RadMelee/Fiery Armor does that, but not as tanky. Massive single target damage? Energy Melee is your huckleberry. I've never built one, but some swear by Stone Melee/Stone Armor on Brutes. Fire farmer? One gazillion builds are available and posted.

Bump to the top, while including my version. I'm more of a tanker aficianado (see sig), but wanted to try Energy Armor, so Brute was the next best thing. I saved quite a bit of infl., by foregoing the winter set and using non-superior Brute's Fury (plus Scirocco's Dervish and Mako's Bite, instead of Hecatomb and Sup Avalanche). I did give up some Fire/Cold resist, but don't plan on fire farming and those bad guys (CoT and Carnies come to mind) don't do enough fire damage to really dent me, anyway. Haven't had much of an issue on +4/8 PI mish teams. I only took Kick (instead of both Boxing and Kick - not sure why the OP took both and didn't slot either), I usually take Kick and ForceFeedback proc it for chance for recharge, and keep it in my attack rotation. I also went with Energy Torrent, instead of LBE, because you can two slot it with a simple Acc IO and KB-KD and it fills the ranged need and knocks them on their butt, as well. Just unlocked Alpha and took Musculature. Comments and critique appreciated. 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! FACESMSHR v2.0: Level 50 Mutation Brute Primary Power Set: Energy Melee Secondary Power Set: Energy Aura Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Speed Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Energy Punch -- SprUnrFur-Rchg/+Regen/+End(A), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg(21), SprUnrFur-Dmg/Rchg(21), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), SprUnrFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25) Level 1: Kinetic Shield -- Rct-EndRdx/Rchg(A), Rct-ResDam%(3), Rct-Def(3), Rct-Def/EndRdx(5), Rct-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Rct-Def/Rchg(13) Level 2: Bone Smasher -- BrtFur-Rchg/Fury(A), BrtFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), BrtFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), BrtFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), BrtFur-Dmg/Rchg(19), BrtFur-Acc/Dmg(25) Level 4: Dampening Field -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(5) Level 6: Power Shield -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(9), ShlWal-Def(31), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(34), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(37) Level 8: Super Jump -- WntGif-ResSlow(A), BlsoftheZ-ResKB(48) Level 10: Whirling Hands -- Arm-Dam%(A), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(11), Arm-Acc/Rchg(11), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(15), Arm-Dmg(15) Level 12: Entropic Aura -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 14: Build Up -- AdjTrg-Rchg(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(39), AdjTrg-ToHit(42) Level 16: Energy Protection -- Ags-Psi/Status(A), Ags-ResDam(17), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(17), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(42), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(43), Ags-EndRdx/Rchg(43) Level 18: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 20: Energy Cloak -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-Def(37), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(37), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(39), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(39), ShlWal-EndRdx/Rchg(50) Level 22: Kick -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A) Level 24: Tough -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(33), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(33), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(33), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(34), UnbGrd-ResDam(34) Level 26: Weave -- ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(A), ShlWal-Def(27), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(27), ShlWal-EndRdx/Rchg(29), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(29), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(31) Level 28: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(40), LucoftheG-Def(42), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(48), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(50) Level 30: Energy Drain -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31) Level 32: Cross Punch -- ScrDrv-Dam%(A), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), ScrDrv-Acc/Rchg(45), ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg(45), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx(45), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg(46) Level 35: Energy Transfer -- Mk'Bit-Dam%(A), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(36), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(46), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(50) Level 38: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 41: Superior Conditioning -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 44: Physical Perfection -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 47: Energy Torrent -- SuddAcc--KB/+KD(A), Acc-I(48) Level 49: Overload -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 1: Fury Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A) Level 2: Health -- Prv-Absorb%(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(40), Mrc-Rcvry+(46) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(40) Level 1: Energy Focus 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 ------------

I'll learn everyone's handle, eventually (will start writing everyone's alt down, during the event 😆).

It was truly my pleasure and we were but six (then five) but mighty. Special thanks to @GM Impervium who fixed a bug that involved us completing the Bertha mission twice, and reloaded for a third time. TachStar (as Vann-aLenn) got the star after we logged back in, so also thanks to him for loading the last couple missions (and the laughs). Unfortunately a lightning storm forced Little Orphan Angry to bail early, but managed to get this one, before she dropped: Then, with only five mighty tank heroes, we managed to take down Babbage, albeit requiring a lengthy slog (Evenomed Daggers, FTW!), as evidenced, here: FALL YOU GIANT MONSTER ROBOT THINGY! Good times were had by all, much leveling with Dad jokes, puns, faux insults about the warehouse hostages (apologies, simple humans) and battle cries in Latin abounded . I look forward to the 20th (dusting off MISSADVENTUR on Everlasting).

Amen. I bring "The Atomic Warden", to all AV killing parties 🙂

And I feel the same about spines. The animations and sounds are just too annoying/painful to be able to enjoy the toon...

So why not make it as a tank? At what difficulty settings?

Also my thanks to Lor for running Numina. Somebody (apologies for forgetting who) got TFC, when we finished, so that was cool! My pleasure on Infernal, was very rewarding for a four tank team (2-50s and 2-20 somethings) to finish that map and take down Infernal at +3/8. Well played!

Sidebar: There is nothing, I repeat NOTHING more amusing that a stone tanker, in granite armor, performing the MA kicks. The animations are hilarious. I never built one, but have played with a few and it is the most ridiculous (in a good way) thing, I think, that can be seen in the game.

Since there weren't tanks in CoV, it was the only equivalent, red-side. Today, with Homecoming, IO sets and ATO sets, there's not much point, since you can make a lot of scrapper secondaries tank-ish and a lot of tank secondaries devastatingly effective...unless you want to create a fire farming toon, where brutes are the undisputed kings.

Kinda leaves Melee as the best applicable. Either +Regen/+Resist or +Regen/+Def, whichever you need more.

I totally understand...wait until you see what I have in store for 50+. Should be close to your indestructible build. 😁

So I tried the opposite of Snarky, as far as spend goes. Dusted off an idled SS/Inv brute on Excelsior. I respec'd (at 47 so obviously no incarnate powers) and finally went to IOs and a few sets (played almost all of Live with SOs). You'll notice that I don't even have the the ATOs and still have a bunch of standard IOs. With judicious use of yellow sets (Multi Strike, Serendipity, Doctored Wounds, Titanium Coating, Crushing Impact and Focused Smite), it still has some survivable numbers. Many of those can even be bought with merits, or for less than 500K in the auction house. Total, I have only spent about 100 Mil (did not use merits for anything other than recipes for building enh and the converter roulette - AH sell game for infl). I can easily S/L farm at +2/8 and even hold up extremely well, on lvl 50 PI groups. Feedback appreciated: 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! BALLBRKR v2.0: Level 50 Mutation Brute Primary Power Set: Super Strength Secondary Power Set: Invulnerability Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leadership Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Jab -- FcsSmt-Acc/Dmg(A), FcsSmt-Dmg/EndRdx(3), FcsSmt-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(5), FcsSmt-Dmg/Rchg(7) Level 1: Resist Physical Damage -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(3), ImpArm-ResPsi(7) Level 2: Punch -- CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx(17) Level 4: Temp Invulnerability -- TtnCtn-ResDam(A), TtnCtn-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(9), TtnCtn-EndRdx/Rchg(17), TtnCtn-ResDam/Rchg(19), TtnCtn-ResDam/EndRdx(48) Level 6: Haymaker -- Mk'Bit-Dam%(A), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(21), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(21), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(46) Level 8: Dull Pain -- DctWnd-Rchg(A), DctWnd-Heal(13), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(23), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(23), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(25), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx(43) Level 10: Knockout Blow -- TchofDth-Dam%(A), TchofDth-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), TchofDth-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(25), TchofDth-Dmg/Rchg(27), TchofDth-Dmg/EndRdx(27), TchofDth-Acc/Dmg(29) Level 12: Resist Elements -- ResDam-I(A), ResDam-I(29), ResDam-I(31) Level 14: Super Jump -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A), WntGif-ResSlow(15) Level 16: Unyielding -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(31), UnbGrd-ResDam(31), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(33), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(45), UnbGrd-Max HP%(50) Level 18: Rage -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(33) Level 20: Resist Energies -- ResDam-I(A), ResDam-I(33), ResDam-I(34) Level 22: Combat Jumping -- EndRdx-I(A), DefBuff-I(34), Jump-I(34) Level 24: Kick -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A) Level 26: Tough -- EndRdx-I(A), ResDam-I(36), ResDam-I(48) Level 28: Invincibility -- Srn-EndRdx(A), Srn-Def(36), Srn-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Srn-EndRdx/Rchg(37), Srn-Def/Rchg(37), Srn-Def/EndRdx(37) Level 30: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(39), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(50) Level 32: Foot Stomp -- ScrDrv-Dam%(A), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), ScrDrv-Acc/Rchg(39), ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg(40), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx(40), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg(40) Level 35: Tough Hide -- DefBuff-I(A), DefBuff-I(43), DefBuff-I(43) Level 38: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(42) Level 41: Cross Punch -- Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Mlt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), Mlt-Acc/EndRdx(45), Mlt-Dmg/Rchg(46), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx(46), Mlt-Acc/Dmg(48) Level 44: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 47: Superior Conditioning -- EndMod-I(A) Level 49: [Empty] -- Empty(A) Level 1: Fury Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Qck-EndRdx/RunSpd(A) Level 2: Rest -- IntRdx-I(A) Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Health -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Prv-Absorb%(9), Mrc-Rcvry+(42) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), EndMod-I(11), EndMod-I(42) ------------