StriderIV

Hi Infinitum! I’m newer here, and I’ve noticed you’re kind of a big deal here on the forums =P I hope it’s alright that I’ve shot you a quick message, because I’d love your opinion on something. I used to play this game on live, my first 50 being a classic Invuln/SS Tanker. I’m coming back, so I want to pick up where I left off: front lining for my teams! The only difference is: I’m a Dad with a wife and 3 kids now 😂 so my playtime is rather limited. I’ll probably only be able to get on a couple nights a week, so I realistically will probably only get 1-2 heroes to 50. I’ve settled on one: A Dark Melee/Invuln Brute. I just like the synergy of those 2 sets. Since I play with 2 buddies of mine when I get on, the goal for my second hero is to create the ultimate team tanker: Shield Defense just screams that to me, plus it’s something I never played back on live! So my question is, which of these 3 secondaries would you choose to pair with SD: Electric Melee, Savage Melee or Super Strength? I was drawn to both Elec and Savage for the wombos their T9’s have with Shield bash. Both seem like they could be a lot of fun jumping around. But a friend also pointed out the synergy with SS, and how Footstomp is on a much shorter CD. I could shield bash in, and KEEP them down with Footstomp. So I really wanted to pick your brain and see what you felt would be the best combo/secondary for me to invest in =] Sorry for the novel my man!

Interesting question, since you have some experience with SS! How does it pair with Shield Defense? I like the concept.

This is perfect man. As someone who obviously loves playing Brutes, do you think that Invuln/DM ultimately has a bigger upside on a tanker? I could see the -to hit basically making you unkillable. At the same time, I could see it to really allow you to stack rage as a Brute.

That could be a really cool theme on a tank as well! I do dig the new “soul noir” look on Dark Melee animations though haha

Do it my man! Just share your build with me 😂

This is AMAZING, thanks so much dude. I see you don’t pick up Grant Cover until much later in the build. I run missions with 2 other buddies typically. Do you think it would be worth for me to pick it up a bit earlier, or should I hold off?

Also, would you mind sharing your build man? Kind find much info out there on this combo!

Thanks so much man, I appreciate the input!

Makes complete sense. As someone who has played Sav/Shield, do you know if the shield remains out during your attacks. I’m not sure how I’d feel if it was constantly being put away haha

Quick question on Savage paired up with Shield: does the shield go away when you do your Savage animations? Or does it stay. I would do a shadow shield, so it doesn’t matter so much thematically. Just curious!

Thanks for the advice so far all!

That does sound like quite a pair! Do you feel it’s equally optimal on a Brute and tank?

Great to hear, will def get it! After much thought, I think I’m gonna go with either a Shield/Savage TANKER or Savage/Shield Brute. You really sold me on Savage, and the idea of jumping around with Leap and Shield charge just seems fun. Even if it may be more optimal on a Stalker, I just find myself wanting to fight on the frontlines too much. Now to just decide on either a Tanker or Brute 😂

That is good to know! I hear Shield is fairly endurance heavy? I bet the passive end reduction on Savage helps with that.

Nice man! Both seem like they could be a ton of fun once you get your tier 9 and shield charge. I group with 2 buddies as well, so they’d probably appreciate the buffs Shield brings

Going to the most valid sources! 😂

Good point my man, re-posted there.

Thanks for the input man! What are your feelings on either Savage/Shield or Elec/Shield? I kind of dig both of their T9’s mixed with Shield charge.

Hi all, I’ve settled on building either a /DA or /Invuln tanker. I was wondering if there were any secondary parings that went well? I was looking at Savage/DA, thinking that Savage’s endurance reduction could help with how End heavy DA is. For Invuln, I hear Dark Melee pairs well due to the -hit. Does anyone have any insight for me? I hear that DA shines Endgame once properly slotted out. I’ve also seen grumblings about Invuln being hard nerfed. At the end of the day, I just want to be a hero that is helpful to his team and can hold his own against baddies =] Elec/Shield was a consideration as well, but I hear that shines on Stalkers. or would I just be better off rolling any of these combos as a Brute? 😂 Thanks for the input!

Hi all, I’ve settled on building either a /DA or /Invuln tanker. I was wondering if there were any secondary parings that went well? I was looking at Savage/DA, thinking that Savage’s endurance reduction could help with how End heavy DA is. For Invuln, I hear Dark Melee pairs well due to the -hit. Does anyone have any insight for me? I hear that DA shines Endgame once properly slotted out. I’ve also seen grumblings about Invuln being hard nerfed. At the end of the day, I just want to be a hero that is helpful to his team and can hold his own against baddies =] Elec/Shield was a consideration as well, but I hear that shines on Stalkers. or would I just be better off rolling any of these combos as a Brute? 😂 Thanks for the input!

Also man, I can’t express how thankful I am for you taking the time! I used to play this game when I was younger and I’m coming back. Since I have a wife and 3 kids now, I don’t have a ton of time to play (which is why I’m pretty picky) haha. I probably will only be able to level 1-2 heroes realistically. With your help, I went from like 848297473 different choices and have come down to (all brutes): Savage/Bio Savage/DA TW/Elec Psi/Rad Elec/Shield or Savage/Shield (could be sold on doing this as a Stalker if it is much more optimal there) I just want to make sure I’m investing in something that can do well at mostly all things endgame.

Nice man, I appreciate it. It’ll come down to if I want a Savage/Bio Brute or Savage/DA tanker. I’ve also been a bit drawn to Elec/Shield, but I feel that would play best on a stalker.

Thanks my man. By chance, do you have any experience with Brutes? Looking at potential combos there as well. Maybe Savage/Bio, Savage/DA, Elec/Shield, TW/Elec or StJ/Bio.

This is awesome man thanks. So much think of with Stalkers. While I have you, do you have any experience with Brutes? Looking at potential combos there as well. Maybe Savage/Bio, Savage/DA, Elec/Shield, TW/Elec or StJ/Bio.

Since you have a wealth of knowledge on Stalkers, are there any you would say are really fun to play and effective endgame? I obviously like Savage. I heard Elect/Shield is great, as well as SJ/Bio and Psi/EA