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Whatever, if SR is a tank set, then EA deserves it even more, and Regen, I think could handle it with it's higher HP, it's regen would be tremendous.

Yeah stick with it, EA will be a nice set. For some ideas, this is a build I am considering for a Brute which you can adapt to a scrapper Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Science Brute Primary Power Set: Psionic Melee Secondary Power Set: Energy Aura Power Pool: Flight Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Teleportation Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Psi Blade -- Dmg-I(A) Level 1: Kinetic Shield -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(3), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(3) Level 2: Dampening Field -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(5), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(5), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(7), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(7), UnbGrd-Max HP%(9) Level 4: Power Shield -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(9), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(11) Level 6: Concentration -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 8: Psi Blade Sweep -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(11), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(17) Level 10: Entropic Aura -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 12: Hover -- Flight-I(A), LucoftheG-Rchg+(17) Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15) Level 16: Energy Protection -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A) Level 18: Boxing -- Dmg-I(A) Level 20: Energy Cloak -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(21), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(21) Level 22: Tough -- GldArm-End/Res(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(23), HO:Ribo(23) Level 24: Weave -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), HO:Cyto(25), HO:Cyto(25) Level 26: Greater Psi Blade -- SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprUnrFur-Dmg/Rchg(29), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), SprUnrFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), SprUnrFur-Rchg/+Regen/+End(31) Level 28: Energy Drain -- RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFrt-Def/Rchg(43), RedFrt-EndRdx/Rchg(43), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(46), RedFrt-Def(48), EndMod-I(48) Level 30: Boggle -- CrcPrs-Conf/Rchg(A), CrcPrs-Conf(34), CrcPrs-Acc/Conf/Rchg(37), CrcPrs-Acc/Rchg(40), CrcPrs-Conf/EndRdx(40), CrcPrs-Conf%(43) Level 32: Mass Levitate -- Arm-Dmg(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(33), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Arm-Acc/Rchg(33), Arm-Dam%(34), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(34) Level 35: Energize -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(36), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(36), Prv-Heal/Rchg(36), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(37), Prv-Absorb%(37) Level 38: Gloom -- Apc-Dmg(A), Apc-Dmg/Rchg(39), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Apc-Acc/Rchg(39), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(40), Apc-Dam%(48) Level 41: Dark Obliteration -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(42), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(42), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(46), Rgn-Knock%(46) Level 44: Darkest Night -- DarWtcDsp-Slow%(A), DarWtcDsp-Rchg/EndRdx(45), DarWtcDsp-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(45), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(45) Level 47: Recall Friend -- Jnt-EndRdx/Rng(A) Level 49: Fly -- Srn-EndRdx/Fly(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: Fury Level 1: Sprint -- UnbLea-Stlth(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(19), NmnCnv-Heal(50), Heal-I(50), RgnTss-Regen+(50) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-EndMod/Acc(19), PrfShf-End%(27), PrfShf-EndMod/Rchg(27) Level 50: Agility Partial Core Revamp ------------ | Copy & Paste this data into Mids' Hero Designer to view the build | |-------------------------------------------------------------------| |MxDz;1458;668;1336;HEX;| |78DA6594D94F135114C6EF3053A12B2D5B4140B6B2C832B42CEE4254C0C448D204F| |549AD4DBD6293A6256D49E4D127A3511F34D117D777C5EDC5E58FF1D50DF541457D| |A9A7F37D02492799FCEE7CF79C6FCEB973EFCC5F9AF1AD1EBD3CAD0CEF914CB2504| |81CCE2F1775F5422AADB3296D2AB9AAE56E71E4C4BCCE686DC70BE95C369DC21367| |66F4059D2D687B36ABF38B2B8943CBF9A4F2C673B98C3D97492F5E2C7A9CF1C292D| |6E7FD90CB6A3ABB58E73C9D10ABA55CBE982C8A757876299DB2E1BB905BCE24E693| |85A2CEAF344B217D725F89285E25A5DA05314B3D293F1A8E56A51A0D47AB0A92F5E| |0D37208625CC60FD3D1AC9FE42F70DB3AF91BACF903AE4A96497F93FE35F4F7D0FF| |AAD4E5625DAE21D4752D82052CBFB3FA9E85F8FBA0EF01F9100C3C02838FC16792E| |5760A2E297717FCDC62E6451D86B7075A90F574CB9C9F737EBE3F403E17D4624ED5| |8665D06E2943E243AC37C4757C21A8679FF5F46D609F0DECD394BC46C634C6B03E4| |D63E494C896A92C890933264C9FE649CCFDE70D599B16AE4D8B0F3DB7F9C900B8A3| |960C9221F0A564B5626D5CAD1EF80F7A491F38E207470364277ABC1EC1B629E7B69| |FA972B4AED360E42CD89F20CF818349F0A6E47630B7630FB4CEBDE43E723F3D0F92| |07C05792D5CDFDD7FD01EBD5F391FC447E06235FC8353025E8E57B7B87E1D73742D| |AE4286B8E82A331B07C8C07983B30066DE73839414E8223BBC8DDE07B9F5243C835| |87DE411B7E43BE26DF82BDF2CD6DEE27DB07CD2B5A945AF42FBE439BB5E5FC96E45| |283154AB442895528E315CA448532676DFC174AC737C77298515FDCA2249AE164B8| |833209A5B4E6D9F8632883A7EDDBA66619C764D06FA9BA53E82C76928C203636859| |3F675ABCF00E6BE6F6AA6710BD5D4DD01B7DF256F83EB4D0276F10F806CD407| |-------------------------------------------------------------------|

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Dammit, see what you did? now I have to roll one myself *shakes fist* Ice isn't so bad, Freezing Touch is amazing, and Frozen Aura is a good AOE

Oh and BTW you can use the old Blaster tanking Recluse trick: Just hover out of his range and keep sniping him, idk you might even be able to put enough +range into Confront and do this too.

Like Nightmarer said above, Dark Melee is great. Other alternatives IMO would be: Psionic Ice Radiation

IMO I wouldn't want to take Electric Melee for an AV hunt, I'd take most sets over that, KM, Psi, Ice, DM, IDK anything

There other combos that work well too, I have no trouble with +4x8 on my War Mace/Shield, so you could easily try /Shield with and of the following melee powers Psionic Radiation War Mace Electricity

EASIEST FIX - cut buff values in half, get rid of any crash, allow double stacking, that way there is a point to double stacking, and actually encourages it, allowing players to reach customary SS levels, and also that way it rewards higher-end builds that have more recharge. Then buff: Jab - quicker animation more dmg - Like KM's Quick Strike or DM's Shadow Punch Change Hand Clap into a power equal to Proton Sweep, or Psi Blade Sweep or Jacob's Ladder and give it Smashing and "Sonic" Energy with a little -res debuff. That will bring the set up to the current standards. *edit - In fact, for Jab just use the Psionic Melee Mental Strike animation without all the extra mental art.

How helpful/useful is this new power, Cauterizing Blaze? Does this heal toggle make an impact? How noticeable?

Some sort of Toggle seems like a very legit option. Another may be to make Rage into something akin to Soul Drain.

Shield works great too Oh and Rad Melee....maybe it's me but I want to love it, but in my experience (a 30 something Brute and Stalker) it stinks (there I said it). I keep trying to like it but I swear the animations are longer than printed, the animation for Rad Siphon does not fit the power, the early AOE is so underwhelming, the heal is unreliable, and funny enough it doesn't even sound like it hits hard. IMO try Psi it's so much better, or Staff, or Kinetic Melee/Rad would be a good combo.

Here I dug back into my archives and here was a build from way back when: Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Frax: Level 50 Magic Dominator Primary Power Set: Fire Control Secondary Power Set: Psionic Assault Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leadership Ancillary Pool: Ice Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Char -- Apc-Dam%(A), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Apc-Dmg(3), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Apc-Acc/Rchg(5), SprAscoft-Rchg/+Dmg%(31) Level 1: Psionic Dart -- HO:Nucle(A) Level 2: Mind Probe -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(7), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(7), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), HO:Nucle(9), Hct-Dam%(50) Level 4: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(11) Level 6: Fire Cages -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(11), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(13), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(15) Level 8: Hot Feet -- CrtSpd-Acc/EndRdx(A), CrtSpd-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow(15), CrtSpd-Dmg/Slow(19), CrtSpd-Acc/Slow(19), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx(21), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx(21) Level 10: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 12: Flashfire -- AbsAmz-ToHitDeb%(A), AbsAmz-Stun/Rchg(23), AbsAmz-Acc/Stun/Rchg(23), AbsAmz-Acc/Rchg(25), AbsAmz-EndRdx/Stun(25) Level 14: Boxing -- Acc-I(A) Level 16: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(17), HO:Ribo(17) Level 18: Weave -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(36), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(36) Level 20: Drain Psyche -- Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(A), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(31), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(31), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(34), Pnc-Heal(34), EffAdp-EndMod/Rchg(37) Level 22: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(36), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(37) Level 24: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 26: Bonfire -- OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg(A), OvrFrc-End/Rech(27), OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg/End(27), OvrFrc-Dmg/End/Rech(29), OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg/End/Rech(29), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(46) Level 28: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 30: Cinders -- SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(A), SprAscoft-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(40), SprAscoft-EndRdx/Rchg(43), SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(45), SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(46) Level 32: Fire Imps -- ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(33), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(33), SlbAll-Dmg/Rchg(34) Level 35: Hibernate -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 38: Psychic Shockwave -- Arm-Dam%(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(39), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Arm-Acc/Rchg(39), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(40), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46) Level 41: Hoarfrost -- Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(A), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(42), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(42), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(42), Pnc-Heal(43), RechRdx-I(43) Level 44: Frozen Armor -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(45), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(45) Level 47: Ice Storm -- Rgn-Knock%(A), PstBls-Acc/Dmg(48), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(48), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(48), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(50), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50) Level 49: Super Speed -- HO:Micro(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A) Level 1: Domination 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 -- 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It's about the flavor, but for a Sentinel, I'd vote for EA.

Depends on your build. If you are looking for def then cold, if not Flame is good. If you want it themed, MAce or Munitions.

Full Auto has a very narrow cone, only a 20 degree arc. Personally, I'd rather use DP, much easier to use. But Water is probably AOE King (and best all-around set) followed by Fire.

Honestly, for that, you may want to go Brute just because of the higher HP. If not then Scrapper it is: Scrapper AT IO Sets (Moar Crits) + IO dmg bonuses + assault + Musculature + follow up = you will hit harder with the Scrapper.

Personally, if I were doing it I would probably take... Rad / WP or Rad / Bio & Ice / SD or Psi / SD but if you had to DM/SD would do Ice is interesting, good AOE and Freezing Touch has great numbers as the best Dmg/Second of Activation with the added utility of Ice Patch Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! DPS: Level 50 Magic Scrapper Primary Power Set: Ice Melee Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Medicine Ancillary Pool: Leviathan Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Ice Sword -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(17), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(19), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Mk'Bit-Dam%(21) Level 1: Deflection -- RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(9), RedFrt-EndRdx(9), RedFrt-Def/Rchg(31), RedFrt-EndRdx/Rchg(34), RedFrt-Def(40) Level 2: Battle Agility -- Rct-Def(A), Rct-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(3), Rct-ResDam%(3), Rct-Def/Rchg(11), Rct-Def/EndRdx(13), Rct-EndRdx/Rchg(40) Level 4: True Grit -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Heal(5), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(5), ResDam-I(11), TtnCtn-ResDam(25), TtnCtn-ResDam/EndRdx(25) Level 6: Build Up -- GssSynFr--ToHit(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(7), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(7), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(13), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(15), GssSynFr--Build%(17) Level 8: Ice Patch -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 10: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15) Level 16: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 18: Greater Ice Sword -- Hct-Dmg(A), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(23), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), Hct-Acc/Rchg(27), Hct-Dam%(40), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(46) Level 20: Phalanx Fighting -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(42) Level 22: Boxing -- Dmg-I(A) Level 24: Injection -- Acc-I(A) Level 26: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), StdPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(27), HO:Ribo(50) Level 28: Freezing Touch -- SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprCrtStr-Dmg/Rchg(29), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), SprCrtStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), SprCrtStr-Rchg/+50% Crit(46) Level 30: Weave -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), RedFrt-EndRdx(31), RedFrt-EndRdx/Rchg(37), RedFrt-Def(42), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(42), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(48) Level 32: Frozen Aura -- SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(34) Level 35: Shield Charge -- SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprScrStr-Dmg/Rchg(36), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), SprScrStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), SprScrStr-Rchg/+Crit(37) Level 38: Aid Self -- IntRdx-I(A), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(39), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(39), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(39), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(45), Pnc-Heal(45) Level 41: Water Spout -- SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx(43), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(46), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), SprFrzBls-Rchg/ImmobProc(50), AchHee-ResDeb%(50) Level 44: Hibernate -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 47: Grant Cover -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 49: One with the Shield -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Critical Hit 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 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The upside of Axe is ou can slot -res procs, I personally have War Mace/SD at 50, they are both good sets with good control.

The previous post makes valid points, ditch the kinetic combat. Add some recharge that's your key to staying alive, keeping your absorption powers up, and your heal up as often as possible. Ditch Mental strike it's garbage. If I were to just make a few minor changes to your build without changing powers, using more expensive sets, etc. It might look something like this: Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Claire Elan: Level 50 Science Scrapper Primary Power Set: Psionic Melee Secondary Power Set: Bio Armor Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Concealment Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Psi Blade -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(3), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25), Mk'Bit-Dam%(46) Level 1: Hardened Carapace -- RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctArm-ResDam/Rchg(5), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(13), RctArm-ResDam(48) Level 2: Telekinetic Blow -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(3), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), Mk'Bit-Dam%(45) Level 4: Inexhaustible -- NmnCnv-Heal(A), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(5), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(9), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(34), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(48), EndMod-I(48) Level 6: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(7) Level 8: Concentration -- AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(9), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(21), AdjTrg-ToHit(42), AdjTrg-EndRdx/Rchg(46), AdjTrg-Rchg(46) Level 10: Psi Blade Sweep -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(11), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(11), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), Obl-%Dam(50) Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(25), Rct-ResDam%(50) Level 14: Super Jump -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 16: Ablative Carapace -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(17), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(17), Prv-Heal/Rchg(42), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(43), Prv-Absorb%(45) Level 18: Boggle -- MlsIll-Acc/Rchg(A), MlsIll-EndRdx/Conf(19), MlsIll-Acc/EndRdx(19), MlsIll-Conf/Rng(43), MlsIll-Acc/Conf/Rchg(43) Level 20: Evolving Armor -- HO:Ribo(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(21), GldArm-3defTpProc(31) Level 22: Environmental Modification -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(23), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(23) Level 24: Adaptation Level 26: Greater Psi Blade -- CrsImp-Acc/Dmg(A), CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx(27), CrsImp-Dmg/Rchg(27), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42) Level 28: DNA Siphon -- TchoftheN-Heal(A), TchoftheN-Heal/HP/Regen/Rchg(29), TchoftheN-Acc/Heal(29), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(31), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(37), TchoftheN-%Dam(40) Level 30: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 32: Mass Levitate -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(33), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(33), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34) Level 35: Genetic Contamination -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(36), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Obl-%Dam(37), EndRdx-I(37) Level 38: Parasitic Aura -- TchoftheN-Heal(A), TchoftheN-Heal/HP/Regen/Rchg(39), TchoftheN-Acc/Heal(39), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(39), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(40), TchoftheN-%Dam(40) Level 41: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 44: Physical Perfection -- EndMod-I(A) Level 47: Stealth -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 49: Invisibility -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Critical Hit Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Empty(A) Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A) Level 1: 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To compare you can contrast with this, which takes a bit different approach Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Tanker Primary Power Set: Shield Defense Secondary Power Set: Super Strength Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Medicine Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Deflection -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(3), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(3), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(5), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(5), UnbGrd-Max HP%(7) Level 1: Jab -- HO:Nucle(A) Level 2: Battle Agility -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(9), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(11), HO:Cyto(11), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(13) Level 4: True Grit -- Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(A), Pnc-Heal/+End(15), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(15), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(17), Pnc-Heal(17), ResDam-I(19) Level 6: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 8: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 10: Haymaker -- SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(37), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(42) Level 12: Phalanx Fighting -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(19) Level 16: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 18: Grant Cover -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), EndRdx-I(37) Level 20: Knockout Blow -- Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(21), Hct-Acc/Rchg(21), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(23), Hct-Dam%(23), Hct-Dmg(25) Level 22: Boxing -- Acc-I(A) Level 24: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(25), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(27), Ags-ResDam(50) Level 26: Shield Charge -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(A), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(27), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(34) Level 28: Rage -- GssSynFr--ToHit(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(34), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(34), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(36), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(36), GssSynFr--Build%(36) Level 30: Weave -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), RedFrt-EndRdx(31), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(31), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31), RedFrt-Def(33), RedFrt-EndRdx/Rchg(33) Level 32: Injection -- Acc-I(A) Level 35: Aid Self -- IntRdx-I(A), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(42), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(43), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(43), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(43), Pnc-Heal(45) Level 38: Foot Stomp -- Arm-Dmg(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(39), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Arm-Acc/Rchg(39), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(40), Arm-Dam%(40) Level 41: Gloom -- Apc-Dmg(A), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), Apc-Acc/Rchg(46), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Apc-Dam%(48) Level 44: Darkest Night -- DarWtcDsp-Slow%(A), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(45), DarWtcDsp-Rchg/EndRdx(45), DarWtcDsp-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(46) Level 47: Taunt -- PrfZng-Dam%(A), PrfZng-Acc/Rchg(50) Level 49: One with the Shield -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Gauntlet 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 -- EndRdx-I(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+(7), NmnCnv-Heal(48), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(50) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-End%(9), PrfShf-EndMod/Acc(13) Level 50: Melee Core Embodiment Level 50: Agility Core Paragon ------------ | Copy & Paste this data into Mids' Hero Designer to view the build | |-------------------------------------------------------------------| |MxDz;1481;680;1360;HEX;| |78DA6594494F53511886CFE5DE0A949651C6524B11E848690113078C893228D0045| |375DB34E5581A9B52DB92E8D2C471EB42FF80E3C6B5E2FF705CF80B1C16CE9BEBC7| |7D5F81A427699F73DFF34DE79CEFDEF4B579CF8BA51BA794E13953CAD56AD90BB9F| |2155D75A57385625EED8C66F9F9A166E7F5655DAEE94466A3A84BEBFF1F7D5C4DEB| |9296B5AD8ACC33F5AA2E17EA1BCABDB6B9594A642A5AAF7B9CE9AACE558AE582D77| |9582C1636EABB4F69BD5ECC17CBBA7FA152CC274E57B7EA3A9BD9DC2A65D3B95A5D| |57AF0F482911F9CD7BE5CFD829CE76A9EFA652294B35FD207F82D62FF23778E00F1| |8772B0E5BA9398165AA058967209E65F41A8E5D4B27E8EE218FC0D6B382388BE263| |B20673185A7B903C047606C811B03BAE1C2E89AF0BBECA15837656B466A7085B350| |7A125A4D656E6687D8318636FC97760E83D18F9407E04CF49BC36E668E39E46E52E| |BDD00C2FF376937DB2D641FB0EDA2F4B8C2EDA77511B636D29A9AD07E7E8EA09373| |9DAC1101901FBA2640C1C98000DC9D5CB3BE81D423C53B47EE432FB77267EB14F22| |E7D00C989A0557A4AE41E61EBC69C1E616387C9BBC038EDC0583F7C069A9DBE7348| |FEDF23D423DC1C7E413F0F053F219F91CB4A4463FEFC3CFF338D441BA492F38D24E| |7AA88B6F807B0E70CF01D146B98F511FB4087B29EA27D94B51F6529CBD342BFB18A| |7EFF851D437718C3C4E9E004373E449302F21C2F0B5C271689309720A9C4A9229F0| |9347A9187CCCD86B68F16DF2157D5FD2476A4BC0D648D4A0A5AE82AB7277499E437| |21A7B19B6F6BD93B60C15B176DF703BDAB09A6C50520DCA4C8332DBA0ACEE57D8D7| |6B16138B663856AD9DF2A643B13FBB77BF14CA9884C7D73DCD3496651292AFCD25D| |CFAD44576EE79F0CB7EFF30FCBFED694DC67D9C52CB43D0F300DC963649B186BDF1| |B74F549ED23F56BADC9E| |-------------------------------------------------------------------|

FYI no need for Acrobatics, the set already covers those things better with Active Defense. Also you want Grant Cover because that gives you -Def Resistance which is very important. And you can slot a Luck of the Gambler +7.5 global recharge in it

Here's a build with Soft-capped Defense, Aid Self and other goodies. Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Tanker Primary Power Set: Shield Defense Secondary Power Set: Super Strength Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Medicine Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Deflection -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(3), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(3), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(5), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(5), UnbGrd-Max HP%(7) Level 1: Jab -- HO:Nucle(A) Level 2: Battle Agility -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(9), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(11), HO:Cyto(11) Level 4: True Grit -- Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(A), Pnc-Heal/+End(15), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(15), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(17), Pnc-Heal(17), ResDam-I(19) Level 6: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 8: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 10: Haymaker -- SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(37), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(42) Level 12: Phalanx Fighting -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(13) Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(19) Level 16: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A) Level 18: Grant Cover -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), EndRdx-I(37) Level 20: Knockout Blow -- Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(21), Hct-Acc/Rchg(21), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(23), Hct-Dam%(23), Hct-Dmg(25) Level 22: Boxing -- Acc-I(A) Level 24: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(25), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(27), Ags-ResDam(50) Level 26: Shield Charge -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(A), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(27), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(34) Level 28: Rage -- GssSynFr--ToHit(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(34), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(34), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(36), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(36), GssSynFr--Build%(36) Level 30: Weave -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), RedFrt-EndRdx(31), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(31), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31), RedFrt-Def(33), RedFrt-EndRdx/Rchg(33) Level 32: Injection -- Acc-I(A) Level 35: Aid Self -- IntRdx-I(A), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(42), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(43), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(43), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(43), Pnc-Heal(45) Level 38: Foot Stomp -- Arm-Dmg(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(39), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Arm-Acc/Rchg(39), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(40), Arm-Dam%(40) Level 41: Gloom -- Apc-Dmg(A), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), Apc-Acc/Rchg(46), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Apc-Dam%(48) Level 44: Darkest Night -- DarWtcDsp-Slow%(A), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(45), DarWtcDsp-Rchg/EndRdx(45), DarWtcDsp-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(46) Level 47: Taunt -- PrfZng-Dam%(A), PrfZng-Acc/Rchg(50) Level 49: One with the Shield -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A) Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Gauntlet 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 -- EndRdx-I(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+(7), NmnCnv-Heal(48), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(50) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-End%(9), PrfShf-EndMod/Acc(13) Level 50: Agility Core Paragon Level 50: Melee Core Embodiment ------------ | Copy & Paste this data into Mids' Hero Designer to view the build | |-------------------------------------------------------------------| |MxDz;1501;681;1362;HEX;| |78DA7D94494F53511886CFA5B702A5659499525A818E94163071C0982883024D305| |5B74D538EA5B129B52D892E4D1CB72EF40F386E5C2BFE0FC785BFC061E1BCB97EDC| |F7159A34F124ED73EE7BBEE99CF3DD9BBABAE07EBE7CFDA432DCA78BD96A35733E5| |BBAAC2BCE54365FC8A9DDD12C3F2FD4CC82BEA44B551D4F6F167471E3DFE3305753| |BAA8656DBB2CF374ADA24BF9DAA672AD6F6D15E3E9B2D61B6E7BBAA6B3E54229EFB| |11F960AF9CDDADE534A6F14728592EE5F2C1772F15395ED9ACEA4B7B68B9954B65A| |D3956B0352CA94FC163CF267EC166739D53787524953357D277F80E64FF21778E03| |71873290E4BA97981E9508B12CF403C87D16BD8762D9DA0AB873C0CDB25B17530B7| |630431DBFDE428D8E923C7C0EE98B2B92CBE4EF82A6714DA19D19AEDE4966AF6438| |B4B8DADCCD1FA1A31C6DF906FC1E03B30FC9EFC009E95786DF035DAB817F72AD602| |72971EAE7998BF9BEC93B50ED6D641BF1589D545FB2E6AE3AC312935F6E01C9D3DA| |1265B3B1824C3605F848C820393A021B97A7907BD4388E710AD9F77D0BF3BF18A7D| |02398766C1E41CB82A750D32F7E00D133637C1915BE46D70EC0EE8BF0BCE48DDC37| |6F358CEE187A8C7FF887C0C1E7A423E259F81A6D4E8E5BD78791EA31DA48BF48063| |EDA49BBAF8FAB8671FF7EC132DC07D0486A185D953112FC99E8AB0A762ECA939D9C| |7047D278EA0BEC9A3E431F238189C274F8039091182AF198A419B8A93D3E074824C| |821FDD4A45E1E388BE8216DB215FD2F7057DA4B6386C8D78155AF20AB8267797E03| |92466B09711B3EE9DB464A8B0B9F7865B9186D54483926C50661B94B90665AD5E61| |5FAF9B4C2C9A615BB576CA1B0FC5FAE4DAFB5228630A1E5F5C755F8F159904E56B7| |311B73E7D819D7B0EFC5CEF1F82FFD77DADC9B887536A7900BAEF83D67FC79F3E31| |62853B81FDF95F5B93F08D| |-------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|

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No, since Bio doesn't have any Resistance to -Def, as a "tank" that defense will mean almost nothing after a hit or two from a Cimerorian Sword or a Rad attack, or whatever. It will cascade to 0 quickly. More recharge and HP and Resists to buffer the activation time and player reaction time for heals is where the budget should be spent on Bio IMHO. For me w/o even trying I soft capped E/NE/F/C. Both Bobcat and Buffed up STF-Recluse can two shot you in two seconds. Although when I fought both of those I only had SOs and Quills was my only IO slotted power. I will have to revisit them now. I don't have End issues. I run about 90% of the time in offensive and occasionally switch to defensive. Pretty much never efficient since the early levels b4 IOs. It's just that build has only 1.3 more end-recovery a second than toggle usage, so it seems low to me, I usually shoot for at least 2. Spine burst gets you locked in a long animation with only a little slowing as mitigation... For me, it's very situational, ie when you are surrounded. I get A LOT more mileage out of Ripper and Throw Spines. Ripper is good for AOE and ST with a wide arc (90), and a lot more damage. So if you want to take down a boss, EB or AV I would think having your best ST attack is important. 8)