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Oh, I should note, I was going ET > TF > ET > Moonbeam > BS > Repeat. I do think I have a slight gap in Hasten, so a slight gap in my chain for a bit, when I lack Hasten, but it's not much of a gap.

Haven't gotten those up to tier 4's yet. I just got the Assault to Tier 4 today. I worked on the concepty ones first 🙂 Though...Spiritual really seemed the way to go for Regen, for the RCH and HEAL.

Better than my 3:30 on a EM/Regen/Soul Scrapper w/ Tier 4 Spiritual/Preemptive/Assault 😞

I was soloing AVs with just BF > Attack Vitals Combo (before Incarnates) and soloed ITF with it (without Incarnates). Was able to get that gapless without Hasten. No. Dual Blades is not the best mission set (think it got a D on the Primary test) and not the top ST set, but it works. Not to mention you get to use Red Cap Daggers! How I never saw anyone else using them but me, always baffled me 😛

I don't know. It's not like people aren't taking Hasten. I try to avoid it whenever I feel possible. Maining Regen now...so I don't feel I can skip it >_>

Since I haven't seen an update to mids yet, did you have to have perma hasten for that?

Exactly. I'm melee. Yes, that range skill will get used on a runner every now and again, but I'd like it to be a good attack to add to the attack chain, which means, I'm going to use it in melee range and I just like the idea of using it for the style, however if it's really meh, it won't get that. 😞

Concept powers.

I got KIN up to 50 back on Paragon Studios. We didn't have Energy Melee on Scrappers! Tried it on HC. I have to say, I don't care for CS not having any crit. As a Scrapper, I want my Scrappers to Crit! And CS not getting increased chance to Crit and do what it does on Crit, didn't make me happy either. All my Scrapper looked to be in the D-F range on the one test, except for my TW/NIN (Ninja with a Huge Sword! Come on! That's just awesome!) so it's not like I was choosing top tier sets. 😛 So, CS and lastly Focused Burst disappointed me. I want that range attack to be an awesome part of the attack chain! Not a "Waste to use it" power 😕 Wasn't to worried about the Cone range power though.

I've ditched Hasten. I do like having the high survival. I know some of the thought is, "You're on teams." but sometimes, those teams just aren't giving you more survival.

I skipped Power Crash still. 😛

I was going for Perma Hasten, though, maybe I don't need perma Hasten on the Crab build

Villain Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.6.1.25 https://github.com/Crytilis/mids-reborn-hero-designer Click this DataLink to open the build! Security: Level 50 Technology Arachnos Soldier Primary Power Set: Crab Spider Soldier Secondary Power Set: Crab Spider Training Power Pool: Flight Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Villain Profile: Level 1: Channelgun -- SprSpdBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprSpdBit-Dmg/Rchg(5), SprSpdBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), SprSpdBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), SprSpdBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), SprSpdBit-Rchg/Global Toxic(11) Level 1: Crab Spider Armor Upgrade -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A) Level 2: Longfang -- Apc-Dmg/Rchg(A), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), Apc-Acc/Rchg(13), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(15), Apc-Dam%(15), AchHee-ResDeb%(17) Level 4: Wolf Spider Armor -- Ags-Psi/Status(A) Level 6: Fly -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A), WntGif-ResSlow(50) Level 8: Suppression -- Ann-Acc/Dmg(A), Ann-Dmg/Rchg(17), Ann-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), Ann-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19), Ann-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Ann-ResDeb%(21) Level 10: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(23), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(23), LucoftheG-Def(25), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(25), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(27) Level 12: Venom Grenade -- Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(A), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(29), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(29), Rgn-Knock%(31), Bmbdmt-+FireDmg(31) Level 14: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(31), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(33), LucoftheG-Def(33), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(33), Rct-ResDam%(40) Level 16: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(34) Level 18: Frag Grenade -- SprDmnofA-Dmg/Rchg(A), SprDmnofA-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), SprDmnofA-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), SprDmnofA-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), SprDmnofA-Rchg/DmgFear%(36), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(36) Level 20: Tactical Training: Leadership -- GssSynFr--ToHit(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(37), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(37), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(37), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(39), GssSynFr--Build%(39) Level 22: Mental Training -- Run-I(A) Level 24: Fortification -- GldArm-End/Res(A), GldArm-Res/Rech/End(39), GldArm-ResDam(40), GldArm-3defTpProc(40) Level 26: Frenzy -- Arm-Dmg/Rchg(A), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Arm-Acc/Rchg(42), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(43), Arm-Dam%(43), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(50) Level 28: Serum -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(42), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(43), Prv-Heal/Rchg(45), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(45), Prv-Absorb%(45) Level 30: Kick -- Empty(A) Level 32: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(46), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(46), UnbGrd-Max HP%(46) Level 35: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(48), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(48), LucoftheG-Def(48), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(50) Level 38: Combat Training: Defensive -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 41: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 44: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 47: Aim -- Empty(A) Level 49: Wide Area Web Grenade -- TraoftheH-Acc/EndRdx(A) 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: Conditioning 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+(3), Pnc-Heal/+End(3) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-End%(5), PwrTrns-EndMod(7), PwrTrns-+Heal(7) Level 0: Born In Battle Level 0: High Pain Threshold Level 0: Invader Level 0: Marshal ------------ ------------ Okay. Another attempt. All good remarks! Maybe this build is just as bad! I am trying to build for survival and fun. Did think it over, Web Grenade seems like a good 1 slot, get the rifle attack. I am finding I need that KB Resist (though I don't believe I'm at softcap defense). I could probably get rid of Frenzy. I do jump in the middle of groups and use Frenzy, but Suppression, FG and VG seem to be lots, so those slots in Frenzy and the power slot could possibly see better use somewhere else that I'm not seeing. None of the Epics look to fit my concept (which isn't an Arachnos Soldier).

I can get rid of Single Shot. Really, that was taken just for the Rifle 🙂 Tough and Fortitude sets were just for the 6% Psy Resist. Should I look at something else? I was trying to make a TankCrab buuut if I can't keep aggro, then yeah, maybe I need to lose Provoke! Good advice! Really, I wasn't to much planning solo, but I did want a AOE Team Crab.

I will admit. I see lots of valid thoughts on why to add things, I may not think is the way to go with the set. So, that's all good 🙂

But those bonuses are different for other sets. WP doesn't care about the -RCH Resist as much for instance.

For sure on the Regeneration Debuff Resist. Agree on Absorption not belonging in Regeneration. Disagree on the defense and not just because I suggested adding an IOs worth to Resilience, but because MoG gives it. However, I do feel the lack of Psy resist shouldn't be there, and I do feel Regen should have higher Toxic Resist and possibly Cold Resist, but that's thinking back to lots of Regens in comics making their way through winter conditions in almost nothing, but we could assume that's just the Regeneration regenerating them and keeping them from feeling the effect fully? My big suggestion on MoG is Psy/Def All being added to it. I do like the idea of it giving a bit more time though.

If that was the case, sounds like they should've done a roll back as soon as they realized it 😕 I remember having my Claws/Regen (first 50) getting nerfed 😞

People say don't count IOs for Slow Resist, but there is saying IOs for Recharge and Shadow Meld (so specific epic) for survival. That can't be good either 😕

Villain Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.6.1.25 https://github.com/Crytilis/mids-reborn-hero-designer Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Arachnos Soldier Primary Power Set: Crab Spider Soldier Secondary Power Set: Crab Spider Training Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Flight Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Presence Villain Profile: Level 1: Channelgun -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprWntBit-Dmg/Rchg(9), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(11), SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc(13) Level 1: Crab Spider Armor Upgrade -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A) Level 2: Longfang -- SprDmnofA-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDmnofA-Dmg/Rchg(7), SprDmnofA-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), SprDmnofA-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), SprDmnofA-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), SprDmnofA-Rchg/DmgFear%(17) Level 4: Kick -- Empty(A) Level 6: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(27), Rct-ResDam%(29) Level 8: Suppression -- Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(A), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(19), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(21), Rgn-Knock%(21) Level 10: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(23), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(25), LucoftheG-Def(25), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(27) Level 12: Venom Grenade -- SprSpdBit-Dmg/Rchg(A), SprSpdBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), SprSpdBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), SprSpdBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), SprSpdBit-Rchg/Global Toxic(31), Ann-ResDeb%(31) Level 14: Fly -- WntGif-ResSlow(A) Level 16: Tough -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(48), ImpArm-ResDam(50), ImpArm-ResPsi(50) Level 18: Frag Grenade -- SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx(A), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(33), SprFrzBls-Rchg/ImmobProc(33), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(40) Level 20: Tactical Training: Leadership -- GssSynFr--ToHit(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(34), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(34), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(36), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(36), GssSynFr--Build%(36) Level 22: Mental Training -- Empty(A) Level 24: Fortification -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(37), ImpArm-ResDam(37), ImpArm-ResPsi(37) Level 26: Frenzy -- SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(A), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(39) Level 28: Serum -- Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(A), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(40), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(40), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(42), Pnc-Heal(42) Level 30: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(42), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(43), LucoftheG-Def(43), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(50) Level 32: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(43), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(45), LucoftheG-Def(45), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(45) Level 35: Wolf Spider Armor -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A) Level 38: Provoke -- PrfZng-Acc/Rchg(A), PrfZng-Dam%(46) Level 41: Single Shot -- Apc-Dmg/Rchg(A), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), Apc-Acc/Rchg(46), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Apc-Dam%(48) Level 44: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 47: Combat Training: Defensive -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 49: Aim -- RctRtc-Pcptn(A) 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: Conditioning Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A) Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(5), Pnc-Heal/+End(7) Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-End%(3), PwrTrns-EndMod(3), PwrTrns-+Heal(5) ------------ ------------ Should I ditch Single Shot? Put the slots towards some KD Resist IOs maybe.

I will give you that on terms of toughness. However, wasn't it shown that Stone Armor and some sets with some offense to be better than WP and INV in another link?

It does. However, I do wonder, if faster End Recovery wouldn't solver the problem a little and stay in line with Regen being regen. I guess it's all in how you see the theme. That said, I still feel Dark Armor should max Negative Resist and Energy Aura should max Energy Resist theme wise 😛

I'd say the -defense is less a weakness, and more a standard issue, issue, for any set that isn't defense based (and even then, some of those sets weather it better than others). I'd rather see more of the basic Heal/Resist/Defense added to the set, than adding exotic RCH Resist and End Drain Resist. End Drain, which could be helped to withstand by doubling up QR. I do feel Regen should have to hit those heals though, but I also feel we could use some more passive regeneration, to not hit them as often, while still being at risk.

I'd say it's functional without the IO slotting, but everyone wants to take away all the weaknesses with IOs. That's what people generally build for.

Still seems easy enough to overcome with sets that give -RCH resist. However, that still leaves the -Energy Drain Resist trying to be plugged. Could throw in Fear resist, because Regen's are fearless 🙂