Farmer Johnson

So my wife has a defunct account and I hopped on thinking I would roll a Fire/Rad Brute to use as a follow farmer since the account isn't being used when I saw that she has a level 50 Dark/Rad Tank that isn't fully slotted, so I started playing in mids. Keep in mind this would just be set to follow me Fire/Rad Brute while I farm and would only be using toggles plus Atom Smasher set to auto fire. Threw some procs in Cloak of Fear to maybe squeak a bit more damage out of him. Do you think this is a viable farm partner or should I just spend some time training up another Fire/Rad? This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.1.1.2 https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Tanker Primary Power Set: Dark Armor Secondary Power Set: Radiation Melee Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leaping Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Death Shroud -- Arm-Dmg(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(3), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), Arm-Acc/Rchg(5), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(5), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(7) Level 1: Contaminated Strike -- Hct-Dmg/Rchg(A), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), Hct-Acc/Rchg(40), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Hct-Dam%(42) Level 2: Murky Cloud -- Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Ags-ResDam(7), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(9) Level 4: Dark Embrace -- Ags-ResDam(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(9), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(11) Level 6: Obsidian Shield -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(29) Level 8: Dark Regeneration -- DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx(A), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(11), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(13), DctWnd-Heal(13), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(15) Level 10: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 12: Cloak of Darkness -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-ResDam%(15), Rct-Def(17), Rct-Def/EndRdx(17), Rct-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(19) Level 14: Super Speed -- BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(A) Level 16: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 18: Cloak of Fear -- PrfZng-Dam%(A), GlmoftheA-Dam%(19), CldSns-%Dam(21), CldSns-Acc/ToHitDeb(21), CldSns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(23), CldSns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(23) Level 20: Tough -- Ags-ResDam(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(25), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(25) Level 22: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(27), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(27) Level 24: Taunt -- MckBrt-Taunt(A), MckBrt-Taunt/Rchg(29), MckBrt-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(31), MckBrt-Acc/Rchg(31), MckBrt-Taunt/Rng(31), MckBrt-Rchg(33) Level 26: Combat Jumping -- ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(A), ShlWal-Def(33), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(33), Ksm-ToHit+(34), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(34) Level 28: Irradiated Ground -- ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg(A), ScrDrv-Dam%(36), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), Obl-%Dam(36), Erd-%Dam(36), TchofLadG-%Dam(37) Level 30: Proton Sweep -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(37), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(39) Level 32: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 35: Focused Accuracy -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), EndRdx-I(40), EndRdx-I(50) Level 38: Atom Smasher -- SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(A), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(43), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(43), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(43), Arm-Dam%(45) Level 41: Physical Perfection -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(45), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(45), Prv-Heal/Rchg(46), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(46), Prv-Absorb%(46) Level 44: Energy Torrent -- SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(A), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx(48), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(50), SprFrzBls-Rchg/ImmobProc(50) Level 47: Tactics -- HO:Cyto(A) Level 49: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Gauntlet Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 1: Swift -- Empty(A) Level 1: Health -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A) Level 1: Hurdle -- Empty(A) Level 1: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 14: Speed Phase Level 50: Musculature Radial Paragon Level 50: Reactive Radial Flawless Interface Level 50: Ion Core Final Judgement Level 50: Ageless Radial Epiphany Level 50: Assault Core Embodiment Level 50: Banished Pantheon Radial Superior Ally ------------

I believe the real benefit of Ice Arrow when fighting boss and up is the -DMG is does. I'm not in front of mids but if I recall it's a healthy debuff along will a lot of proc damage to open your ST chain.

Yeah, just theory crafting obviously, but I figured enough of the procs in the AOE's would get OSA going for me pretty reliably.

Took the build OAS posted and made a few quick changes which are more to my liking. Dropping Blazing Arrow for Super speed and shifting the Defenders Bastion proc over to Oil Slick arrow and taking the last two slots down to Stamina for Synaptic Shock Proc/EndMod, which nets me a pretty 22.5% movement speed boost. I would still need to play with the power arrangement a bit if I were to actually build him out, but this is the happiest I've been with a TA/A bulid, so thanks to everyone here for the tips, especially OAS!!!

If I were to drop Blazing Arrow from OnlyASandwich's build, where would you recommend putting Defenders Bastion proc? Would it work well in Oil Slick Arrow?

Mine is a personal issue, in that I get a bit obsessed with collecting exploration badges and like to be able to quickly stealth missions as necessary and both things slow way down without a SPEED. Especially badging.

This is along the lines of what I always end up with when I start working through this combo. To get everything I want, I struggle to fit a travel power which drives me crazy. I've never had such a hard time fitting the things the need/want. So much as I appreciate the TA overhaul, the spread the buffs so wide you basically have to take everyone, maybe skipping Entangling Arrow or Glue Arrow, but even those are pretty nice. Maybe I'll come back to it eventually, but my frustrations in making it work the way I want it to drove me to ALT.

No worries. I'll keep an eye on your thread for some idea. I've pivoted for the time being as I couldn't work out a build I liked and felt good about. Rolled a Nature/Water defender instead and I'll table the Archer for the time being.

To be clear, I don't run two travels powers, I always use either Hasten/SS or Hover/Fly/EM. What I cant get behind is banking on Sprint/Ninja Run/Jump Pack to get around. Yuck.

Been fiddling with ideas for my next Defender and I'd really like to give TA/Arch a go but every time I start playing with Mids I have trouble fitting everything in there. Since the TA revamp, seems like every single power is necessary. I've looked around the forums a bit and the builds I find rely on pseudo travel powers and I just can't do that. I like to Ricky Bobby my toons. Gotta go fast! Its max runs speed or fly speed. All my flying toons go Hover/Fly/EM. Anyone have a good build that utilizes true travel power they don't mind sharing either publicly or privately? I'll modify it to suit my taste, but I'm really at a loss with how to build this set.

Thanks. Yeah, I checked on my computer and I definitely dont get that look. It's more yellowish when I try. I may play around with the auras later to see if I can match that color just for curiosity's sake.

How did you get the tan/brown color on Infect? I tried that same concept of cracked skin on a Rad/Rad Brute but I couldn't get the color to work, so I went another direction. Love the outfits.

I started playing in the character Builder trying to design a /Bio scrapper. I've never ran Bio past lvl20 because I absolutely hate the look of the armor and I'm astounded that's what the original developers came up with. Hideous. When the costume was all said and done, I switched powersets because he looks more like a Claws/EA character (though I also really liked how he looked holding a Katana. I've never used the minimal FX because I ultimately like to see my powers, but does it completely hide all of the huge carcass that /Bio what's to cover you with? I may just keep him as is, but still considering re-rolling to before I start his long journey to 50.

What ever fits your theme is always my personal suggestion for lore pets. They are all ridiculously powerful in all standard content. Try them all!! If you insist on picking the top tier at all cost: Banished Pantheon, Carnies, Longbow, Warworks and IDF are all quite strong. But really, none of them will feel disappointing.

Everyone is so easily offended nowadays. Makes me sick.

I appreciate all the feedback. Planning on rolling out an Inv/EM this weekend. I have a couple builds I'm tossing around. I'll keep some of the other recommendations in mind incase the ST feels to slow. Especially the /Ice which I've never tried on any character because I've never loved the default animation. The alternate animation is better though.

I'll probably go Inv/En, but wonder if the heavy ST focus will bother me at all. I have a StJ/SR stalker that is heavy ST but he chews through enemies so fast I dont even notice. I've always shied away from Energy Melee tankers in the past and Inv doesn't do anything to further support AoE. Does the high ST dmg make up for the lack of AoE? I LOVE LOVE LOVE rad/rad but my that's my main Brute build and I don't like repeating builds.

Is there a relatively agreed upon tier list for Tanker primaries or secondaries? Seems like Invuln and Shield are both often talked about as top tier. Any others? What about secondaries?

So I've been on a nearly year long hiatus and completely missed the Tanker and Energy Melee revamps. I've never seen a Tanker all the way through and want to give it a go. I'm considering 3 character themes (all different builds) so I need some help deciding. I like a well rounded character. I enjoy exemplaring down to help with lowbie TF's but also like to run incarnate content. Don't care about farming or PVP. Debating the following: Dark/Dark Shield/Elec Inv/EnG Which will give me the best "all-around" character? Money is no object and I will deck him out with the fanciest build possible immediately upon hitting 50. Any advice? Any other builds to consider?

I have a Rad/Rad brute that performs all content extremely well and he farms S/L NEARLY as well as my Rad/Fire does Fire. It's a little unconventional, but he is my favorite Brute because he can do it all.

I've wanted to roll a Claws character and pair it with Dark. Have been leaning Tanker, not ruling out Scrapper or Brute, but I have not found a single example build anywhere on the internet which has made me nervous because I'm not a mids guru. Anyone have an opinion on the pairing? Seems like tons of soft control and low endurance Claws to offset Dark toggles would be a natural fit. Am I missing something?

This can all be solved with a simple bind . . . you should appreciate the flexibility. On my Ice/ blaster I have binds set up to cast both Ice Storm and Blizzard on either myself or target as in addition to the normal clickie. Being able to cast 1 power in 3 different ways is incredibly helpful.