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I use ATO2 in Follow Through. That's why I run this rotation: ST BM - FT - Rend - AOD - FT - Rend - (if FF proc) AoD (if no proc I use Whirlwind) - FT Snipe - CB - FT - Rend - AoD- FT AOE BM - WW - AoD - FT - WW - AoD - FT - WW Snipe - CB - WW - AoD- FT- WW @Ratch_ Does similar but I think they put ATO2 in red? And run a similar chain but with Rend where FT is for my chain? I just know they have really good results with that chain.

It needs to be Autohit for one. And it needs to give at least 1x stack of the buff even if nothing is around. And the DMG buff % needs to be doubled up to 5x stacks at least. Cause DM is real crap DPS unless you get 10x stack of the buff, and that's just to get middle of the road with the other sets (yes, I've tested this). Change Soul Drain and the set does OK DPS. It has real fun mechanics (one of my favorite sets to play). The damage just really really dips off when you don't have a full stack of SD going on, It's really noticeable.

You'd still get all that sans the -20 -DEF when double stacked. That crash, even before the complete eff you the -20 DEF nerf was there, is the reason I don't like playing the set. If you take away Rage, SS just feels like pre-vamp EM (ie. really bad). Rage and Soul Drain (from Dark Melee) both need serious tweaking. Rage makes SS OP when stacking starts and Soul Drain needs editing to make DM not completely suck #s wise.

I get ya. I really do. It's mechanically a pretty boring set (to me) and Rage definitely needs to be tuned. With that said, proliferation is always good. Yea, it does really amazing DPS for tankers/brutes...but a Rage crash is annoying as all get out. Throw that one on a Scrapper? Yeesh. I have a lot of issues with how horrible DM's DPS is, but at least mechanically it doesn't have that crap going on.

It is CONSISTENT. For me personally, I friggin' LOVE that. I have no clue if it's accurate, more then likely is. If anything, for my own performance data, I can whack other things with different resistance types and see. I honestly really like that. I'll hop on Discord after a few sessions and send them your way for sure.

Well, this works. Thank you! If this is isn't in the OP, it should be. Maybe I missed it.

Checked my older characters and one I made today on Brainstorm. The Freebies menu is gone.

Tankers are broken. Fire/EM/Soul Agility/Degen/Ageless/Assault Average of 5+ runs: 3:06 *I have noticed roughly 100 DPS difference between the calculated times and what Syl's DPS meter reports. So...I'm just doing both. The time would be about 353 DPS if anyone is curious.

lol I like how my favorite TW pairing is why the rest of this is worth reading. Had me in the first half. It's....EA....so it has that durability for it. And it does flipping amazing ST and AOE DPS. And you swing around a Dragon Slayer/Buster Sword/Giant Chainsaw...etc...to boot. Axe/SD...great combo. Really is. But boy howdy does it play different then TW. With that said....not a lot in this game gives the TW feel.

So, this new tool from Sythlin ( @gmolnar2112?) edit: lol I posted porn by accident and only one person let me know haha Well, at least it wasn't my private parts. Again. It's really interesting. According to the previous math with pylon times I should be doing a full 100 DPS then what the tool shows me. My take away? I don't care. They are both really good metrics and pretty amazing. I really like the fact I don't have to use a Pylon as a metric. Versatility is awesome.

The only power you can contemplate skipping in Shield Defense is One with the Shield. Everything else is an absolute must. OwtS is a great set mule though. I don't even have it on the bars for the characters I have taken it with. Grant Cover, while it may not directly benefit you, is a great LOTG Recharge mule. Think about putting the entire Gaussian set in Build Up. The 6pc set bonus is AMAZING for Shield and the proc is almost always guaranteed to go off on Build Up use when you need it. Not some random time if you put it in Tactics. Assault is nothing to sneeze at. It's 10% damage for you. Honestly, I don't see the point of Tactics. Get enough global accuracy through set bonuses and slot the Kismet +6 TOHIT somewhere and have it on. Anyways, here is my current BS/SD build. Hopefully you get some ideas.:

lol As a former air traffic controller the title of this thread was definitely attention grabbing.

This is a really cool tool. Thank you.

This person Hentais.

Invincibility Radiation Armor Shield Defense Bio Armor Energy Aura (weak, but it is there) Willpower Am I forgetting any? Now I'm wondering if Dark Armor and Ice Armor have one. I can't remember.