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I mean there's a 1000 ways to make this character. I prefer fire epic with 45% ranged defense and close to 75% smash lethal. I do combat jumping, fighting toggles, maneuvers, speed for hasten and super speed. I slot the full ATO set with the damage proc in the hold and the full purple is confuse into seeds. There are many other ways to build, such as relying on your controls and playing carefully. But your controls generally mean shit in AV fights, so I like to have the defense and resist. YMMV.

How do the heal procs (panacea, numina, miracle, and even regenerative tissue) work in the chain heal (Rejuvenating Circuit) and chain absorb (Insulating Circuit)? - my guess is that numina, miracle and regenerative tissue apply to the caster for 2 mins, but not the target - I'm less clear if panacea will work on the caster or the target. Worth specifically slotting this one? How to the endmod procs (performance shift, power transfer) work in the chain end power (Energizing Circuit)? - do these work on caster or target? Either of these especially worthwhile?

Another nice thing about the combo is that if has caltrops to pair with gleam.

I seem to recall reading somewhere recently about an illusion martial dominator with crazy single target DPS. Checked the pylon thread over in scrapper forum but couldn't find it. Anyone have a link? Edit: found link

I misread the power. Description sounds like a blaster nuke, but you've listed it as a single target attack.

Not that this is the topic at hand, but I'll just chime in to say I agree with the sentiment regarding cones in assault sets. Poor design choice that has never been fixed. Makes more sense on blasters to take the occasional cone for set bonuses or as a "just in case I find myself in a cone favorable position, and because I have so many attack powers, so why the fuck not." Dom builds are generally far tighter than other ATs, and cones end up being a near universal auto skip.

For confuse: If the choice is between a 25% chance to dominate and a shorter recharge, I would take the shorter recharge. If the choice is between 100% chance to dominate and a shorter recharge, I would take the 100% chance to dominate. I suspect it is meant to be a soft form of control, hence why it was not offered with 100% chance to dominate. For aoe sleep: I think I prefer the sleep patch. For single target powers: The set is a little light on damage. Wouldn't mind some increased animation speed.

They have a focused feedback thread for this. Much better to post your thoughts there

Agree. A little surprised Buttstroke made it this far. Yes, it's hilarious. Yes, it's technically correct. No, it's not appropriate for CoH. * Yes, it contravenes CoH naming conventions. Honestly, there's a reason the OG devs didn't name Pummel as Buttstroke. See * above. Time to do the right thing Devs.

This sums up Doms very well.

True. There's no free lunch. But cycling 4 keybinds actually works well for time periods when you are actively playing. Like really well. I say this as someone who has more Doms than all the other ATs combined.

This is pretty easy to do with the bindloadfilesilent command. https://forums.homecomingservers.com/topic/4515-psa-how-to-have-both-hasten-and-dominationpracticed-brawleretc-on-auto/

No

Elec is somewhat of a melee primary with its end drain aura and sleep patches. Fire is primarily a ranged set and has dots. Which break sleep. That said, it could probably work. Fire is a very strong secondary and electric is a perfectly workable primary.

This is the way.

Lots to love here. Love the concept. Somme that wouldn't likely happen. Namely things that sound like a nuke in an assault set.

Yeah I mean I love the AT, but it would seem that hard mode isn't a place for Doms, all of the above considered.

Unfortunately that menu option does not seem to work 😞

That confirms my concern; dominators are not part of the hard mode meta. Thanks.

So how do dominators do in hard mode content, anyway? Any builds that would contribute meaningfully?

Is there a way to hide pet nameplates? What about heal and damage numbers? Thx

Yeah I mean in general I'm against requests for new shinies just because people want them. Especially when they contribute to powercreep. So: No.

Some superior ATOs, too. Example dominator, maybe controller and tanker.

Yes, this is a common complaint with this power. It should probably require a target in range.

Unfortunately not.