Vindicate

I really appreciate the ideas, thanks! When I get home, I'll hop on Mids and play around with them. I haven't played a Scrapper in a long time and was debating between a Scrapper and a Stalker. CLAWS/SR or DB/SR, but I think I've settled on Claws because I enjoy the speed and flow of the set. Just want something with great damage and is fun to jump in and slice and dice.

Hi everyone, I've just returned to Homecoming after a few years away and was originally planning to jump back in with a Brute. However, I've decided to go with a Claws/Super Reflexes Scrapper instead — something fast, sleek, and deadly. I'm looking for a high-end build (no budget limitations) that can tear through +4/x8 content like a buzzsaw. If anyone has a build they’d be willing to share, or even just some guidance in Mids to construct a tricked out destroyer, I’d really appreciate the help. Thanks in advance!

Hi and thanks for taking the time to read and reply — it’s genuinely appreciated! I should probably start by saying I've recently returned to the game after a long break. My main comfort zone has always been my fully IO’d Fire/Fire/Fire Blaster, which I’ve used to tackle alot of content in the past. It’s a beast and a blast to play, but I’m looking to shake things up and try something new — specifically, a Brute (or possibly a Tanker) built for challenging solo content. I'd like to be able to take a hit complete opposite of my blaster. To be totally honest, I’m still learning the ins and outs of what makes an optimal Brute build, especially for soloing harder encounters like Giant Monsters, Archvillains, old Task Forces, Trials, and other endgame content. I’ve got a healthy in-game bankroll, as stated so budget isn’t an issue. What draws me to Brutes is the aggressive, high-damage play style. The idea of smashing through enemies with Fury ramped up while still being able to stand toe-to-toe with AVs really appeals to me. I’ve also been looking at Tanker options, but I’m not sure if they can handle this kind of solo content without turning into a slow slog — survivable, yes, but I still want to feel powerful and engaged. As for power sets, I’m deliberately steering away from Fire — I’ve played enough pyromancer to last me a while. Radiation has caught my eye, both for its visual style and the strong -regen debuffs, which seem ideal for AV and GM fights. I’ve also considered Dark/Dark, since I know it's incredibly tanky, but I’m unsure how well its damage holds up once fully IO’d and loaded with procs. I know it's tough as nails! I do have a few other characters lying around — a level 50 Bots/FF Mastermind I never really developed, and an old SS/Invul Brute, but my current interest is in finding a fresh powerhouse to push content solo and shine in group content too. Something aggressive and satisfying — not really into Martial Arts, though... Aesthetics matter to me as well, so I’m partial to matching primaries and secondaries (e.g., Rad/Rad or Dark/Dark), but I’m not absolutely locked into that. Ultimately, I’m looking for a high-performance character I can really invest time and effort into. Something that can solo old and new content, take on difficult fights. I’m excited to get back into things and appreciate any guidance or suggestions you can share!

Hi everyone, I'm looking for assistance from the community in creating an optimized, high-performance build for a Radiation Melee / Radiation Armor Brute. My goal is to solo Archvillains, Giant Monsters, and Trials, as well as comfortably handle x4/x8 solo content and run some old taskforces. I want something that can push the limits of what a brute can do solo, so budget is no concern — I'm open to purple sets, winter IOs, and any high-end enhancements that will squeeze out every drop of efficiency, power, and survivability. I'm particularly interested in maximizing: Survivability vs hard-hitting AVs and mobs Efficient AoE and ST damage chains Strong endurance management Softcapped or near-softcapped defenses (if possible) Fast recharge for key powers Unfortunately mids isn't my strong point If anyone has experience with top-tier Rad/Rad builds or suggestions on where to find a decent build to push it to its peak potential, I'd really appreciate your input. Thank you in advance!