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I can't help on the /dark but this is my moderate cost (all attuned enhancements) Ice/EA stalker build that I have been very happy with. Hero Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.6.0.7 https://github.com/ImaginaryDevelopment/imaginary-hero-designer Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Mutation Stalker Primary Power Set: Ice Melee Secondary Power Set: Energy Aura Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Fighting Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Ice Sword -- SprAssMar-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAssMar-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprAssMar-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SprAssMar-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprAssMar-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprAssMar-Rchg/Rchg Build Up(7) Level 1: Hide -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 2: Frost -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(7), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(9), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(9), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), PstBls-Dam%(11) Level 4: Kinetic Shield -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(15), RedFrt-Def(15), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(17), RedFrt-Def/Rchg(27), RedFrt-EndRdx(46) Level 6: Assassin's Ice Sword -- SprStlGl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprStlGl-Dmg/Rchg(17), SprStlGl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), SprStlGl-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), SprStlGl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), SprStlGl-Rchg/Hide%(21) Level 8: Power Shield -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), RedFrt-EndRdx/Rchg(23), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(23), RedFrt-Def(25), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(46) Level 10: Entropy Shield -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 12: Super Speed -- Run-I(A) Level 14: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(25), Rct-ResDam%(27) Level 16: Kinetic Dampening -- Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Ags-ResDam(29), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(31), GldArm-3defTpProc(31), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(31) Level 18: Ice Patch -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 20: Build Up -- GssSynFr--Build%(A) Level 22: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(33), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(33), RedFrt-Def(33), RedFrt-EndRdx/Rchg(34), RedFrt-Def/Rchg(34) Level 24: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(37) Level 26: Freezing Touch -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(34), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(36), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Mk'Bit-Dam%(37) Level 28: Energy Drain -- EffAdp-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(A), EffAdp-EndMod/Rchg(37) Level 30: Kick -- Empty(A) Level 32: Frozen Aura -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(39), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(39), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Obl-%Dam(40) Level 35: Energize -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(40), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(42), Prv-Heal/Rchg(42), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(42), Prv-Absorb%(43) Level 38: Moonbeam -- StnoftheM-Acc/Dmg(A), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx(43), StnoftheM-Dmg/ActRdx/Rchg(43), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), StnoftheM-Dam%(45), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45) Level 41: Shadow Meld -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 44: Tough -- TtnCtn-ResDam/EndRdx(A), TtnCtn-ResDam(48), TtnCtn-ResDam/Rchg(48), TtnCtn-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(48) Level 47: Weave -- RedFrt-EndRdx/Rchg(A), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50), RedFrt-Def(50), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(50) Level 49: Overload -- ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(A) Level 1: Assassination Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A) Level 1: 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With my Water/Cold Corruptor, I found Sleet and Whirlpool to be completely unreliable powers for procs so I took them out. I think it is a general issue with rain/dot aoe powers and the new ppm system.

This is my current version of a relatively inexpensive Water/Cold Corrupter using all attuned sets for leveling and exemping which has been working very well for me. I do use Infrigidate to proc Achilles' Heel but that's it. If I had spare slots I could see adding the damage procs. I don't find -recharge that useful for high end content where it tends to be resisted heavily. Between the proc in Infrigidate and double stacking Sleet with a 17 sec recharge that is plenty of -res. I have soft capped S/L/E defense and enough recharge without any recharge procs for permahasten and Geyser at 31 sec with Agility alpha. I could see the extra recharge from procs helpful while exemping but I tend to focus builds on end game content and just rely on the attuned sets for exemping. I found Sleet and Whirlpool completely unreliable for procs and from what I have read that seems consistent with other posting when it comes to comparable rains and pseudpets. For Tidal Forces and any other buildup type power I stick with just the single slot (assuming spiritual or agility alpha) with Guassian's Chance for Buildup which will proc 90% of the time every 30 secs. I usually avoid taking both T1 & T2 blast powers since there is typically enough recharge where only one is needed for an attach chain so I just went with Aqua Bolt (Personally I don't care for the Hydro Blast animation). Hero Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.6.0.5 https://github.com/ImaginaryDevelopment/imaginary-hero-designer Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Mutation Corruptor Primary Power Set: Water Blast Secondary Power Set: Cold Domination Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Fighting Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Aqua Bolt -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg(A), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(3), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5) Level 1: Infrigidate -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A) Level 2: Water Burst -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(7), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(7), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), PstBls-Dam%(9) Level 4: Ice Shield -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 6: Whirlpool -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(13), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(15), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), PstBls-Dam%(17) Level 8: Super Speed -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel(17) Level 10: Glacial Shield -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 12: Dehydrate -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg(A), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(19), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), Dcm-Build%(23) Level 14: Combat Jumping -- Ksm-ToHit+(A), Krm-ResKB(23), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(25) Level 16: Tidal Forces -- GssSynFr--Build%(A) Level 18: Water Jet -- SprMlcoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMlcoft-Dmg/Rchg(25), SprMlcoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), SprMlcoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27), SprMlcoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), SprMlcoft-Rchg/Dmg%(29) Level 20: Arctic Fog -- RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFrt-Def(31), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31), RedFrt-EndRdx(31), RedFrt-EndRdx/Rchg(33), RedFrt-Def/Rchg(33) Level 22: Maneuvers -- RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(A), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(33), RedFrt-Def(34), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(34) Level 24: Tactics -- AdjTrg-ToHit(A), AdjTrg-EndRdx/Rchg(34), AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(36), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(36), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(36) Level 26: Steam Spray -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(37), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(37), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), PstBls-Dam%(39), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(46) Level 28: Benumb -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(39) Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(39) Level 32: Geyser -- SprScrBls-Acc/Dmg(A), SprScrBls-Dmg/Rchg(40), SprScrBls-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), SprScrBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprScrBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), SprScrBls-Rchg/+End(42) Level 35: Sleet -- AnlWkn-DefDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(A), AnlWkn-Acc/Rchg/EndRdx(45) Level 38: Heat Loss -- EffAdp-EndMod/Rchg(A), EffAdp-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(42), EffAdp-Acc/Rchg(43), EffAdp-EndMod(43), EffAdp-EndMod/Acc(46), EffAdp-EndMod/EndRdx(46) Level 41: Scorpion Shield -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), RedFrt-Def(43), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(45), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(45) Level 44: Boxing -- Acc-I(A) Level 47: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(48), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(48), Ags-ResDam(48), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(50) Level 49: Weave -- RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(A), RedFrt-Def(50), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(50) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A) Level 1: Scourge Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A) 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Cold Domination. Benumb, Sleet & Heat Loss just make AVs melt. For general clearing: sleet is quick debuff to apply, benumb on a hard target, heat loss keeps end topped off. The shields are a bonus to get everyone at def cap if they aren't already. Any time I do Apex or Tin Mage on my Cold corruptor the teams always seem to finish a good 5 minutes faster then when I end up on teams with minimal debuffs with my DPS heroes.

Here is my current Ice/Tactical Arrow blaster build that has been working great for me and is relatively inexpensive. It has capped R/E/N defense and decent S/L resists. Endurance has never been an issue even without using Performance Shifter. If I need to hover to get out of harm's way, I just use Jet Pack. Hero Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.6.0.5 https://github.com/ImaginaryDevelopment/imaginary-hero-designer Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Mutation Blaster Primary Power Set: Ice Blast Secondary Power Set: Tactical Arrow Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Fighting Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Ice Blast -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(3), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7) Level 1: Electrified Net Arrow -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(7), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(9), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11) Level 2: Frost Breath -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(13), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(36), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46), PstBls-Dam%(50) Level 4: Ice Arrow -- BslGaz-Acc/Hold(A), BslGaz-Acc/Rchg(15), BslGaz-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(17), BslGaz-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(17) Level 6: Super Speed -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(19) Level 8: Freeze Ray -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(21), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23) Level 10: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(25) Level 12: Ice Storm -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(25), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(27), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), PstBls-Dam%(29) Level 14: Upshot -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 16: Aim -- GssSynFr--Build%(A) Level 18: Bitter Ice Blast -- SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(29), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(33) Level 20: Eagle Eye -- Heal-I(A), Heal-I(33), EndMod-I(33), EndMod-I(34) Level 22: Glue Arrow -- TmpRdn-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow(A), PcnoftheT-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow(45), ImpSwf-Dam%(46) Level 24: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(34), LucoftheG-Def(36) Level 26: Bitter Freeze Ray -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(37), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39) Level 28: Agility -- Run-I(A) Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(34) Level 32: Blizzard -- SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(39), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(40) Level 35: ESD Arrow -- BslGaz-Acc/Hold(A), BslGaz-Acc/Rchg(42), BslGaz-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(42), BslGaz-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(42), Lck-%Hold(43) Level 38: Gymnastics -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(43), Rct-ResDam%(43) Level 41: Charged Armor -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(45), RctArm-ResDam(45), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(46) Level 44: Kick -- Empty(A) Level 47: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(48), RctArm-ResDam(48), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(48) Level 49: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(50), LucoftheG-Def(50) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Defiance Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Clr-Stlth(A) Level 2: Rest -- Heal-I(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(13) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(15) Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon Level 0: Portal Jockey Level 0: Task Force Commander Level 0: The Atlas Medallion Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve Level 50: Ion Core Final Judgement Level 50: Degenerative Core Flawless Interface Level 50: Longbow Core Superior Ally Level 50: Clarion Core Epiphany Level 50: Assault Core Embodiment ------------ | Copy & Paste this data into Mids' Hero Designer to view the build | |-------------------------------------------------------------------| |MxDz;1571;697;1394;HEX;| |78DA6593596F125114C7EF2CB440A18502856EB42C5DA06553DFDD6B6C8B526B7C3| |364A4939684C0844EA33EFA35B414ABC6D898981835FA41349AE857509BF86662F0| |30E7CF923061F8DD39F7ECE7DEFC832BAE37D71E9D1792FB7245DBDF2F5EA27F53A| 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Here is my current cheap Fire/Kin build that I am running (vet level 8 with Tier 3 incarnates right now except for hybrid which is tier 1). S/L is soft-capped but hasten isn't perma which hasn't been a problem for me at all. I can easily farm +4/8 BM. The IOs sets are all level 30 and most of the common IOs are level 40. The overwhelming power IO in bonfire is actually sudden acceleration KB to KD since Pines didn't have that set. Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Level 50 Mutation Controller Primary Power Set: Fire Control Secondary Power Set: Kinetics Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Fighting Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery Hero Profile: ------------ Level 1: Char EssofCrr-Acc/Rchg(A), EssofCrr-EndRdx/Hold(3), EssofCrr-Acc/EndRdx(3), EssofCrr-Hold/Rng(5), EssofCrr-Acc/Hold(5), EssofCrr-Acc/Hold/Rchg(15) Level 1: Transfusion Acc-I(A), Acc-I(7), HrmHln-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(7), HrmHln-Heal/Rchg(9), HrmHln-Heal(9), HrmHln-Heal/EndRdx(17) Level 2: Fire Cages EnfOpr-Acc/Rchg(A), EnfOpr-Acc/EndRdx(11), EnfOpr-Acc/Immob(11), EnfOpr-Acc/Immob/Rchg(13), EnfOpr-EndRdx/Immob(13), EnfOpr-Immob/Rng(23) Level 4: Combat Jumping DefBuff-I(A) Level 6: Super Jump Jump-I(A) Level 8: Hot Feet Mlt-Acc/Dmg(A), Mlt-Acc/EndRdx(15), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx(23), Mlt-Dmg/Rchg(25), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25), Mlt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27) Level 10: Siphon Speed Acc-I(A), Acc-I(17) Level 12: Flashfire RopADop-Acc/Rchg(A), RopADop-EndRdx/Stun(19), RopADop-Acc/EndRdx(19), RopADop-Acc/Stun(21), RopADop-Acc/Stun/Rchg(21) Level 14: Acrobatics EndRdx-I(A) Level 16: Increase Density StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A) Level 18: Cinders EssofCrr-Acc/Rchg(A), EssofCrr-Hold/Rng(31), EssofCrr-EndRdx/Hold(40), EssofCrr-Acc/EndRdx(43), EssofCrr-Acc/Hold/Rchg(43), EssofCrr-Acc/Hold(43) Level 20: Speed Boost EndMod-I(A) Level 22: Hasten RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(29), RechRdx-I(50) Level 24: Maneuvers EndRdx-I(A), DefBuff-I(34), DefBuff-I(36) Level 26: Bonfire OvrFrc-Dam/KB(A), AirBrs-Dmg/Rchg(27), Dtn-Acc/Dmg(29), Dtn-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Dtn-Dmg/Rchg(40), Dtn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40) Level 28: Tactics EndRdx-I(A), ToHit-I(36), ToHit-I(39), ToHit-I(48) Level 30: Boxing Acc-I(A) Level 32: Fire Imps BldMnd-Acc/Dmg(A), BldMnd-Dmg/EndRdx(33), BldMnd-Acc/EndRdx(33), BldMnd-Acc(33), BldMnd-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), BldMnd-Dmg(34) Level 35: Transference EffAdp-Acc/Rchg(A), EffAdp-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(36), EffAdp-EndMod/Acc(37), EffAdp-EndMod/Rchg(46) Level 38: Fulcrum Shift Acc-I(A), Acc-I(39), RechRdx-I(39) Level 41: Scorpion Shield EndRdx-I(A), DefBuff-I(42), DefBuff-I(42), DefBuff-I(42) Level 44: Disruptor Blast Dtn-Acc/Dmg(A), Dtn-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Dtn-Dmg/Rchg(45), Dtn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), AirBrs-Dmg/Rchg(46) Level 47: Tough EndRdx-I(A), ResDam-I(48), ResDam-I(48) Level 49: Weave EndRdx-I(A), DefBuff-I(50), DefBuff-I(50) Level 1: Brawl Empty(A) Level 1: Containment Level 1: Prestige Power Dash Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Slide Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Quick Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Rush Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Surge Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint Empty(A) Level 2: Rest Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift Run-I(A) Level 2: Health Mrc-Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(31), Heal-I(46) Level 2: Hurdle Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(31), EndMod-I(37) Level 50: Agility Partial Core Revamp Level 50: Clarion Partial Core Invocation Level 50: Ion Total Core Judgement Level 50: Assault Genome Level 50: Reactive Partial Radial Conversion Level 50: Cimeroran Total Core Improved Ally ------------ ------------ Set Bonus Totals: 8% Defense(Smashing) 8% Defense(Lethal) 7.69% Defense(Fire) 7.69% Defense(Cold) 6.75% Defense(Energy) 6.75% Defense(Negative) 3% Defense(Psionic) 9.25% Defense(Melee) 10.5% Defense(Ranged) 9.56% Defense(AoE) 3.75% Enhancement(RechargeTime) 2% Enhancement(Stunned) 3% Enhancement(Held) 3% Enhancement(Immobilized) 3% Enhancement(Heal) 34.34 HP (3.38%) HitPoints MezResist(Confused) 53.75% MezResist(Held) 53.75% MezResist(Immobilized) 53.75% MezResist(Sleep) 53.75% MezResist(Stunned) 53.75% MezResist(Terrorized) 53.75% 4.5% (0.08 End/sec) Recovery 16% (0.68 HP/sec) Regeneration 12% Resistance(Smashing) 12% Resistance(Lethal) 9.75% Resistance(Fire) 9.75% Resistance(Cold) 7.5% Resistance(Energy) 7.5% Resistance(Negative) 3% Resistance(Toxic) 3% Resistance(Psionic)

What I find that works for leveling and then early farming at 50 is to make cheap level 30 yellow sets, if available, for the powers selected. They can be usually made for the same price or even less than the common IOs and you get the extra enhancement values with the dual and triple stat ones plus the set bonuses. For powers without cheap sets, I just use common IOs. Then after 50 I farm for the final sets needed for the build. Here is an example of a Fire/Kin Controller I am leveling up now (currently 34). I spent under 20k for most of the recipes on the market and the highest was still less than 100k. I did spend 5mil on Sudden Acceleration: KB to KD for bonfire and will need another for disruptor blast but those wont need to be replaced. Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Level 50 Mutation Controller Primary Power Set: Fire Control Secondary Power Set: Kinetics Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Speed Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery Hero Profile: ------------ Level 1: Char EssofCrr-Acc/Rchg:30(A), EssofCrr-EndRdx/Hold:30(3), EssofCrr-Acc/EndRdx:30(3), EssofCrr-Hold/Rng:30(5), EssofCrr-Acc/Hold:30(5), EssofCrr-Acc/Hold/Rchg:30(15) Level 1: Transfusion Acc-I:30(A), Acc-I:30(7), HrmHln-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg:30(7), HrmHln-Heal/Rchg:30(9), HrmHln-Heal:30(9), HrmHln-Heal/EndRdx:30(17) Level 2: Fire Cages EnfOpr-Acc/Rchg:30(A), EnfOpr-Acc/EndRdx:30(11), EnfOpr-Acc/Immob:30(11), EnfOpr-Acc/Immob/Rchg:30(13), EnfOpr-EndRdx/Immob:30(13), EnfOpr-Immob/Rng:30(23) Level 4: Siphon Power Acc-I:30(A), Acc-I:30(15) Level 6: Super Jump Jump-I:30(A) Level 8: Hot Feet Mlt-Acc/Dmg:30(A), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx:30(23), Mlt-Dmg/Rchg:30(25), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(25), Mlt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:30(27), Mlt-Acc/EndRdx:30(29) Level 10: Siphon Speed Acc-I:30(A), Acc-I:30(17) Level 12: Flashfire RopADop-Acc/Rchg:30(A), RopADop-EndRdx/Stun:30(19), RopADop-Acc/EndRdx:30(19), RopADop-Acc/Stun:30(21), RopADop-Acc/Stun/Rchg:30(21) Level 14: Combat Jumping DefBuff-I:30(A) Level 16: Increase Density ResDam-I:30(A) Level 18: Cinders EssofCrr-Acc/Rchg:30(A), EssofCrr-EndRdx/Hold:30(40), EssofCrr-Acc/EndRdx:30(43), EssofCrr-Acc/Hold/Rchg:30(43), EssofCrr-Acc/Hold:30(43), EssofCrr-Hold/Rng:30(50) Level 20: Speed Boost EndMod-I:30(A) Level 22: Acrobatics EndRdx-I:30(A) Level 24: Maneuvers EndRdx-I:30(A), DefBuff-I:30(34), DefBuff-I:30(36), DefBuff-I:30(36) Level 26: Bonfire Empty(A), Empty(27), Dtn-Acc/Dmg:30(29), Dtn-Dmg/EndRdx:30(37), Dtn-Dmg/Rchg:30(40), Dtn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:30(40) Level 28: Boxing Acc-I:30(A) Level 30: Tough EndRdx-I:30(A), ResDam-I:30(31), ResDam-I:30(39), ResDam-I:30(50) Level 32: Fire Imps BldMnd-Acc/Dmg:30(A), BldMnd-Dmg/EndRdx:30(33), BldMnd-Acc/EndRdx:30(33), BldMnd-Acc:30(33), BldMnd-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:30(34), BldMnd-Dmg:30(34) Level 35: Transference EffAdp-Acc/Rchg:30(A), EffAdp-EndMod/Acc/Rchg:30(36), EffAdp-EndMod/Acc:30(37), EffAdp-EndMod/Rchg:30(46) Level 38: Fulcrum Shift Acc-I:30(A), Acc-I:30(39), RechRdx-I:30(39) Level 41: Scorpion Shield EndRdx-I:30(A), DefBuff-I:30(42), DefBuff-I:30(42), DefBuff-I:30(42) Level 44: Disruptor Blast Dtn-Acc/Dmg:30(A), Dtn-Dmg/EndRdx:30(45), Dtn-Dmg/Rchg:30(45), Dtn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:30(45), Empty(46) Level 47: Weave EndRdx-I:30(A), DefBuff-I:30(48), DefBuff-I:30(48), DefBuff-I:30(48) Level 49: Hasten RechRdx-I:30(A), RechRdx-I:30(50) Level 1: Brawl Empty(A) Level 1: Containment Level 1: Prestige Power Dash Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Slide Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Quick Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Rush Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Surge Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint Empty(A) Level 2: Rest Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift Run-I:30(A) Level 2: Health Heal-I:30(A), Heal-I:30(31), Heal-I:30(46) Level 2: Hurdle Jump-I:30(A) Level 2: Stamina EndMod-I:30(A), EndMod-I:30(31), EndMod-I:30(37) Level 50: Agility Partial Core Revamp ------------ ------------ Set Bonus Totals: 5% Defense(Smashing) 5% Defense(Lethal) 4.69% Defense(Fire) 4.69% Defense(Cold) 3.75% Defense(Energy) 3.75% Defense(Negative) 6.25% Defense(Melee) 7.5% Defense(Ranged) 6.56% Defense(AoE) 3.75% Enhancement(RechargeTime) 2% Enhancement(Stunned) 3% Enhancement(Held) 3% Enhancement(Heal) 3% Enhancement(Immobilized) 34.34 HP (3.38%) HitPoints MezResist(Confused) 53.75% MezResist(Held) 53.75% MezResist(Immobilized) 53.75% MezResist(Sleep) 53.75% MezResist(Stunned) 53.75% MezResist(Terrorized) 53.75% 4.5% (0.08 End/sec) Recovery 16% (0.68 HP/sec) Regeneration 12% Resistance(Smashing) 12% Resistance(Lethal) 9.75% Resistance(Fire) 9.75% Resistance(Cold) 7.5% Resistance(Energy) 7.5% Resistance(Negative) 3% Resistance(Toxic) 3% Resistance(Psionic)