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Having said all that above, I decided to redesign my current build and I've been really pleased with the results. It gets away from the combos entirely, but I feel as if the offensive output has actually increased. Not sure if using a snipe is considered cheating or not, but the soul mastery powers suit the character concept perfectly (raised among the witches in Croatoa, recruited into the Knives of Artemis). [Veil of Blades] Current.mbd

Just for an alternative take, this is the Kat/Will who became my first L50. Regen/HP is a bit lower but the damage curve is up a fair bit, especially when it comes to AoE damage. Remember, the best defense is a bunch of dead enemies. Scrapper (Katana - Willpower) L50.mbd FWIW, I definitely rec the Barrier Core Incarnate over still more healing.

Power Slice and Vengeful Slice are far and away my two favorite animations, which is a shame because I end up not taking either of them. 😞

I'm going to have to respectfully disagree on that last statement, at least to a degree. The Attack Vitals and Sweep combos are certainly not worth bothering with, for reasons already mentioned, but the following two attack chains are easily achievable even at low levels (so no need for them to be 'chased') and once they get slotted up they make for a very smooth attack chain all on their own - the fact that you also get to benefit from the combos is almost icing on the cake. Attack chain when fighting single targets: NS -> AS -> BF -> SS (gives you the Empower combo) Attack chain when fighting large groups: SS -> NS -> AS -> TE (gives you the Weaken combo) Honestly, these are more or less the attack chains I'd probably use if the combos didn't exist at all, so why not take advantage of them while you do? The Weaken combo is VERY effective, especially at low and mid levels while the Empower combo is just non-stop accuracy and damage buffs and who doesn't like that? Taken together they're also close to optimized damage as you can realistically get in either circumstance, so I strongly recommend them.

Never tried it on a Scrapper, but for my money, it's the most tankiest-feeling melee set I've played and I absolutely love it on my Rad/Stone tanker. And FF procs are a must with Stone Melee. Just wish Tremor's animation wasn't so dorky.

I have had tremendous success with this particular power set combination - it's the most fun, most effective and most versatile character I've played in the game. This is the build, for comparison: [Veil of Blades] Current 2.mbd Keep in mind, all those defenses are the baseline, before you ever use things like Rune of Protection, Kuji-In Retsu, any of your Incarnate abilities or Accolade powers like Eye of the Magus. EDIT: I've updated the build to represent what I'm currently using.

It's not that it's not a nice power by any means, but the build already has Rune of Protection and then there are accolade powers like Eye of the Magus and Incarnate abilities, all of which can be used effectively as 'oh crap' buttons, and all without a crash. I just never need it.

You're not going to beat this for solo play. What you want is 1) the ability to deal substantial damage on your own, 2) defenses high enough to be able to survive on your own and 3) the ability to effectively Stealth any mission you want. Here you go - Dual Blade/Ninjitsu/Dark: [Veil of Blades] Current 2.mbd Keep in mind that the defenses you see listed do not include things like Rune of Protection, Kuji-In Retsu or any of your Incarnate abilities or Accolade powers. Happy Hunting!

My Dual Blades/Ninjitsu Scrapper is the strongest, most versatile and most fun character I've ever played. Definitely the best choice for solo play since she can lay waste in combat and has incredibly high stealth when she wants to bypass entire missions. The bonus criticals are just icing on the cake.

If you want a Scrapper who can do Farming-level damage, I'd recommend something with proc'ed out Rad armor because of the phenomenal AoE that comes with it. I have a Brute made that way who does very well, and he doesn't have capped Resistances, so he's probably pretty close to a Scrapper defensively. The absorb shield is a big help with that, and, of course, you have a nice built-in Ranged attack for runners. I haven't built/played that as a Scrapper, but this is the Claws/Rad Brute that absolutely owns +4 x8 farms running solo. I also have Incarnates and Accolades to help out, but rarely use them. [Smudge].mbd On the flip side, my main Scrapper is by far my most durable - Dual Blades/Ninjitsu - and while she lacks the AoE I would prefer to farm with, she's a fantastic solo'er. These are her defenses, not counting any of the 'extras' like the Epiphany Incarnate, Rune of Protection, the secondary T9, Eye of the Magus, etc.: Melee Defense: 50.4% Ranged Defense: 46.6% AoE Defense: 46.6% S/L Res: 58.5% E/N Res: 28.8% F/C Res: 61.1% Tox Res: 61.8% Psi Res: 74.3% [Veil of Blades].mbd Hope this helps!

I tend to go against the grain when it comes to Scrapper farming - skip the aura and go with Rad Armor. Properly slotted, those mini-nukes get it DONE. Pair it with Claws which gives you a very strong complimentary AoE attack and an inherent ranged attack for runners. Still, Tankers and Brutes tend to farm better - any reason why you're dodging those two as options?

I've got two L50 Blasters, and Energy/Energy (role-play) and a Fire/Atomic (min/maxed), and I've enjoyed them both immensely. I usually max out my ranged/AoE defense and stay at range as much as possible. Now I've got what I think is a fun concept for a Rad/Temporal character and I'm trying to get a handle on how Temporal Manipulation works. The Rad is negotiable at the moment, and I'm open to other primaries (though anything with props like guns or rifles). Reading through the power descriptions, it looks like the set is at its most effective when comboing its powers (I usually take a minimum number of powers from my secondary) and I might have to get in there and mix it up a little more than I usually do. All good. Browsing the numbers listed, I can't quite tell how to make the best use of them, what powers are 'skippable' or any crucial slotting. I'd love to find a a guide or at least a couple of tested builds that I could draw from, but anecdotal advice is very welcome as well. What I'm trying to avoid is spending a lot of time leveling up a character that plays more like a Corrupter - if I want that, I'll just make a Corrupter. TIA for anything you might be willing to offer. 🙂

So it probably doesn't get any better, then? I figured Defenders might be the way to go, since - of the AT's that use DP - they're the only ones not expected to add a great deal to direct damage. I made up for it somewhat by leaning into damage procs pretty heavily. Maybe this is the excuse I need to finally get into Time Manipulation.

I've tried a couple of different versions of DP - I've got a great concept and a costume I really want to use - but each one has felt underwhelming. Is there an AT or power combination synergy that I'm overlooking? What have been your best experiences with Dual Pistols? Blaster, Corrupter, Defender or Sentinel?

Awesome, thanks. That's the main thing I wanted to know.

Let's say that I Speed Boost my group and it has either of these two procs in it (I assume they function the same way), does it have a chance to proc on me for using the power, proc on them for being the recipients of the power, both or neither? Would the base recharge speed of Speed Boost make it pointless to do either? Same questions with Transference...

I'm planning on a full set of Coercive Persuasion for Seeds, but I've taken Vines specifically for the WotC set, allowing me to proc Creepers. Right now I've got it set up with a Ragnarok Acc/Dmg/Rch and five damage procs dealing 5 different damage types. Global Accuracy and Recharge are very high on the build, so that seems like it would be fine, yes?

Would a full set of Superior Will of the Controller be a good option? It's got the one strong damage proc in it, and it'll get my recharge down a good bit... I ask because I'm having difficulty finding somewhere else to put the set, and I really want the set bonuses it offers.

4 1/2 years old - would it be considered current?

I'm just looking to get some pointers. Everything I've found is years old.

Smudge. Probably a bit anti-climactic, but with all black Rad Armor and the mini-toon costume option it really works. He's a literal smudge on the ground.

Really? Now that is something I did not know. EDIT: Tried that and it worked!!! Thank you so much!

I don't think anyone ever said evil, and I've never even heard the term 'name-camper' before. I'd say it's up to each person to decide if they want to be charitable regarding names they were lucky enough to get first but don't ever use. No one needs to justify or defend how they stand on the matter.

I have no clue if the particular name I'd like is commonly used or not. I do know that hundreds and hundreds of what would otherwise be popular names are held by people who rarely if ever play the characters because they don't want to let go of the names. That simple fact is beyond question - it may be that the name I'm hoping to get is among them, it may not. The process that you suggest is what I was hoping to find - thank you for posting it in such an easy to understand manner.

That is what I was looking for - I had no intention of calling out anyone specifically. By lumping those two seperate questions so close together, I can see how that was the interpretation.