[What are your favorite shield/ builds?]

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Shield Defence/Psionic Melee Tanker: Level 50 Mutation Tanker
Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
Secondary Power Set: Psionic Melee
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Deflection -- LucoftheG-Def(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(3), GldArm-ResDam(3), GldArm-3defTpProc(5), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(5), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(7)
Level 1: Mental Strike -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(7), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(9), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(9), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Mk'Bit-Dam%(11)
Level 2: Battle Agility -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(13), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(13), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(15), LucoftheG-Def(15), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(17)
Level 4: Telekinetic Blow -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(A), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(17), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(21)
Level 6: True Grit -- Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(23), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(23), Ags-ResDam(25), Prv-Heal(25), Prv-Absorb%(27)
Level 8: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(27)
Level 10: Air Superiority -- CrsImp-Acc/Dmg(A), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29)
Level 12: Phalanx Fighting -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 14: Taunt -- PrfZng-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(A), PrfZng-Acc/Rchg(31), PrfZng-Taunt/Rng(31), PrfZng-Dam%(31)
Level 16: Psi Blade Sweep -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(34)
Level 18: Maneuvers -- Rct-ResDam%(A)
Level 20: Concentration -- AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(34), AdjTrg-EndRdx/Rchg(36)
Level 22: Fly -- Flight-I(A)
Level 24: Afterburner -- WntGif-RunSpd/Jump/Fly/Rng(A), WntGif-RunSpd/Jump/Fly/Rng/EndRdx(36), WntGif-ResSlow(36)
Level 26: Shield Charge -- ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg(A), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx(37), ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg(37), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), ScrDrv-Dam%(39), RechRdx-I(39)
Level 28: Boggle -- CrcPrs-Conf(A), CrcPrs-Conf/Rchg(39), CrcPrs-Acc/Conf/Rchg(40), CrcPrs-Acc/Rchg(40), CrcPrs-Conf/EndRdx(40), CrcPrs-Conf%(42)
Level 30: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 32: One with the Shield -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(42), UnbGrd-Max HP%(42)
Level 35: Greater Psi Blade -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(43), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(45), SprEnt-Rchg/AbsorbProc(45)
Level 38: Mass Levitate -- SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(45), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(48)
Level 41: Grant Cover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 44: Focused Accuracy -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 47: Physical Perfection -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A)
Level 49: Laser Beam Eyes -- Apc-Dmg(A), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50), Apc-Dam%(50)
Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Run-I(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Run-I(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Run-I(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Run-I(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Run-I(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 -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(50)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-EndMod/Rchg(48), PrfShf-End%(48)
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 0: Portal Jockey
Level 0: Task Force Commander
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
Level 50: Nerve Radial Paragon
Level 50: Mighty Radial Final Judgement
Level 50: Paralytic Radial Flawless Interface
Level 50: Longbow Radial Superior Ally
Level 50: Rebirth Core Epiphany
Level 50: Melee Core Embodiment
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[The Tank Gods. . .]

Shield/Psionic Melee and only because I spent over 300mil on him. 🤑

[Who else did it? Who else remade their main?]

I grabbed my new mains name first, then I remade my old villain and hero mains. After that I remade all the old alts that actually survived past level 10ish. That feeling when you see them again. Its like an old friend returning.

[Tankroller?]

Nice I had this idea too, using my Shield/Psi main. Psi's got a solid foundation of control along with some procs it may work quite nicely.

[Phobophobia: A contest!]

Remember Vigilantes also have a fear power. Its not that good but something to consider.

[Asymmetry, Freakshow, Animated Hair and other things nobody ever asked for]

On 9/3/2019 at 8:22 AM, Peerless Girl said:

I wouldn't want to see *too* many of the NPC's "signature" parts given away, since I think it cheapens the major story NPCs (Ghost Widow's hair for example). If other hairs were designed similarly, that's one thing, but just giving wholesale access to the unique stuff like GW's hair, Hero 1's cape, etc. is going down a slippery slope of "give everyone everything", which might not be best. 

I don't see why not. We have to be the errand boys of contacts and play 2nd fiddle to the famous heroes in our own game despite doing all the heroics.. We should get the cool stuff for once and stand out.

[I’m so stupid!]

Back when I was a noob tank I caused a team wipe. Respec mission, surrounded by purples. We were fighting one group of Skyraiders then I foolishly taunted a second group. I ran and survived (hooray for heroism!). Luckily the team didn't realise it was my fault. I never did that again.

[Weekly Discussion 43: Badges/Badge Hunting]

There needs to be a journalist day job badge.

[City of Heroes Things you find annoying]

The sound effect you get when you click on a power that has not recharged. Every. Damn. Time. If only I could turn it off.

[Where do your mains “live?”]

A top floor apartment overlooking Atlas Park. Hell if there's a fire he can just fly out the window.

[What is the most fun tank combo you have played and why?]

Shield/Psi Melee. Shield gives me one of my favourite attacks and another costume piece to customise (plus the 'C' on the Council shield matches very nicely with my main's name). Psi Melee is a personal thing because telekinetic powers are my favourite type. Now my tier 9 AoE has had its damage buffed to useful levels and the cone is wider, all the real flaws of the set are gone. Still I do mourn the loss of AoE Insight Strike though.

[Build Request: Shield/Energy Melee]

1 hour ago, Luminus said:

IMO Its not terrible.  I can live with it.

I suppose its different if you lack an ocd brain. God it did my head in.

[Build Request: Shield/Energy Melee]

One thing you need to consider. EM clips horribly through the shield. It looks terrible. Just something you may not have thought about.

[Would you sacrifice Def for Psi resist?]

No.

[Weekly Discussion 38: Brutes!]

Tbh I'd be in favour of getting rid of them because of all the problems they caused when they came blueside but I'm not mental. Its never going to happen.

[i dont care how it preforms i like dual blades]

Agent Stab is my Willpower/Dual Blades Tank and its always been a lot of fun.

[Patch Notes for January 23rd, 2020 - Issue 26, Page 4]

Goodbye AoE Insight Strike. You will be missed. 😧

[2020 - New year, endless possilities]

1. My proposed Tank changes and call it a day (wakes up from dream)

2. NPC costume pieces

3. Origin Pools

4 Complete Incarnate system.

 

Not demands, just hopes and and dreams. Which ever, what ever I look forward to chronic altis.

[Fly..does anyone LIKE it?]

2 minutes ago, DrRocket said:

I particularly like to fly, it does make me feel kinda super...

 

My problem is that there is no reason to buy fly or any travel powers, when you can go to the P2 vendor and buy them there. Those movement abilities are much faster than the regular power fly and they even provide some semblance of protection to boot.

 

 

As a Tank main the reason to take fly is so I don't get detoggled every single time I use my travel power. When you've had to enable at least 6 toggles over and over for countless hours you'd want to take it from a pool, too.

[Focused Feedback: Tank Updates for December 6, 2019]

These changes seem to be terrible over all. My suggestion to wipe it all and start over. Make Tanks the ultimate in aggro management. Separate them by using what was meant to be their primary benefit. Make taunt hit more targets (say 7 for example), remove punch voke from brutes, give brutes say a 3 target taunt and then call it a day. Forget the mucking around with damage that's going to ruin the fun.

[Focused Feedback: Tank Updates for December 6, 2019]

So again I looked at Psionic Melee and desptie appearing to fit the requirements the AoE and cone only have the target increase. Can Powerhouse explain if this is intentional or have the range and arc buff been left out by accident? Before this discussion I always felt the arc was too narrow. Was the only reservation I had about the set.

[Focused Feedback: Tank Updates for December 6, 2019]

Unless I'm misreading/misunderstanding Psionic Melee seems only to have the target increases, not the range. Should it not be getting the a bigger cone and AoE? This along with loosing the AoE Insight Strike leaves the set feeling a bit underwhelming for a Tank patch.

[We have all reached a special milestone as of Nov. 30th 2019]

I was there on Defiant's last day. As per usual I was late to the party and there was no room for me on the final Hamidon raid, so I just flew around and helped where I could. As silly as it is I logged off some characters right on the spot they first spawned in Atlas Park. Sort of a poetic full circle of events. Felt empty right from the moment of shutdown. Hated it. I had good and bad experiences but the good outweighed it all and I made serveral friends.

 

I miss the old days of having more friends in the game but ultimately I'm just thankful to have it back. My best mate from the live servers is back and my wife still plays it with me so its great.

[Did anyone else panic....]

Nope I just made a joke to my wife about NCSoft shutting the game down (seriously don't take my game again pl0x).

[Croatoa is celtic monsters, Cim is romans - what other themed zones would you like?]

I'd like to go to space or under water.