DocMidknight

Here's the build that I currently have on my demon/pain.....she's a fun one. This Villain build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.3.1 https://github.com/Reborn-Team/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Mastermind Primary Power Set: Demon Summoning Secondary Power Set: Pain Domination Power Pool: Sorcery Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Flight Power Pool: Fighting Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Summon Demonlings -- OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg/End(A), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(5), SprCmmoft-Acc/Dmg(5), SprCmmoft-Dmg/EndRdx(7), SprCmmoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), SprCmmoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9) Level 1: Nullify Pain -- Prv-Absorb%(A), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(9), Prv-Heal(11), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(11), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(17), Prv-Heal/Rchg(25) Level 2: Lash -- Hct-Dmg/Rchg(A), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Hct-Acc/Rchg(34), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(34), Hct-Dam%(36) Level 4: Mystic Flight -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A) Level 6: Enchant Demon -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 8: Spirit Ward -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/Rchg(25), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(31) Level 10: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(33), LucoftheG-Def(33) Level 12: Summon Demons -- SprMarofS-Dmg(A), SprMarofS-Dmg/EndRdx(13), SprMarofS-Acc/Dmg(13), SprMarofS-Acc/EndRdx(15), SprMarofS-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), ResDam-I(17) Level 14: Enflame -- Ann-ResDeb%(A), Ann-Acc/Dmg(36), Ann-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36) Level 16: Tactics -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(39) Level 18: Hell on Earth -- SvrRgh-PetResDam(A), EdcoftheM-PetDef(19), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(19), CaltoArm-+Def(Pets)(21), SprCmmoft-Rchg/PetAoEDef(21), SprMarofS-EndRdx/+Resist/+Regen(23) Level 20: Suppress Pain -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Heal(31), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(33), NmnCnv-EndRdx/Rchg(37), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(37), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(46) Level 22: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel(23), BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(48) Level 24: Rune of Protection -- Ags-Psi/Status(A), Ags-ResDam(37), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(39) Level 26: Summon Demon Prince -- SvrRgh-Acc/Dmg(A), SvrRgh-Dmg/EndRdx(27), SvrRgh-Acc/EndRdx(27), SvrRgh-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29), SlbAll-Build%(29), ImpSwf-Dam%(31) Level 28: World of Pain -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(39), UnbGrd-ResDam(42), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(43), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(43), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(50) Level 30: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 32: Abyssal Empowerment -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 35: Anguishing Cry -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A), ShlBrk-DefDeb(40), ShlBrk-Acc/DefDeb(40), ShlBrk-Acc/Rchg(40) Level 38: Painbringer -- Mrc-Heal/EndRdx(A), Mrc-EndRdx/Rchg(43), Mrc-Heal/Rchg(45), Mrc-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Mrc-Heal(46) Level 41: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(42), GldArm-ResDam(42) Level 44: Scorpion Shield -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-ResDam%(45), Rct-Def(45), Rct-Def/EndRdx(48) Level 47: Power Boost -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 49: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(50), ShlWal-Def(50) Level 1: Supremacy Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A) Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), Pnc-Heal/+End(3) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), EndMod-I(3), EndMod-I(48) Level 50: Agility Core Paragon Level 1: Cold Demonling Level 26: Demon Prince Level 12: Ember Demon Level 1: Fiery Demonling Level 1: Hellfire Demonling Level 12: Hellfire Gargoyle ------------

I've seen fire, psi and earth do amazing things when paired with plant.

So, funny coincident....I'm leveling a dark/psi dom that is taking the TP pool for fold space fun, turned HoD into a proc bomb and will be s/l soft capped. Currently at level 39 and is a freaking blast to play.

Here's my dark troller....completely tricked out to fit my playstyle. Just wish I had a few more slots but is very effective at 4/8 content. This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.3.1 https://github.com/Reborn-Team/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Doc Midknight Final: Level 50 Magic Controller Primary Power Set: Darkness Control Secondary Power Set: Darkness Affinity Power Pool: Flight Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leaping Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Dark Grasp -- Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Apc-Acc/Rchg(3), Apc-Dam%(3), GldJvl-Dam%(5), GhsWdwEmb-Dam%(5), UnbCns-Dam%(7) Level 1: Twilight Grasp -- CldSns-Acc/Rchg(A), CldSns-%Dam(7), CldSns-Acc/ToHitDeb(9), CldSns-ToHitDeb(9), CldSns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(27), CldSns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(27) Level 2: Tar Patch -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 4: Darkest Night -- DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/Rchg(A) Level 6: Possess -- CrcPrs-Conf(A), CrcPrs-Conf/Rchg(11), CrcPrs-Acc/Conf/Rchg(11), CrcPrs-Acc/Rchg(13), CrcPrs-Conf/EndRdx(19), CrcPrs-Conf%(19) Level 8: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(13), BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(15), BlsoftheZ-Travel(17) Level 10: Fly -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A) Level 12: Howling Twilight -- Ann-ResDeb%(A) Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15) Level 16: Shadow Fall -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(17), ShlWal-Def(23) Level 18: Haunt -- SlbAll-Build%(A), CldSns-ToHitDeb(21), CldSns-Acc/Rchg(21), CldSns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(23), GlmoftheA-Dam%(25), CldSns-%Dam(50) Level 20: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 22: Fearsome Stare -- CldSns-%Dam(A), GlmoftheA-Dam%(25), CldSns-Acc/ToHitDeb(46) Level 24: Fade -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(31), RechRdx-I(33) Level 26: Shadow Field -- SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(A), SprWiloft-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(31), SprWiloft-EndRdx/Rchg(33), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(33), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(34), SprWiloft-Rchg/Dmg%(34) Level 28: Soul Absorption -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Heal(29), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(29), NmnCnv-EndRdx/Rchg(31), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(42), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(46) Level 30: Heart of Darkness -- Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Arm-Acc/Rchg(34), Arm-Dam%(36), ScrDrv-Dam%(36), Obl-%Dam(36), Erd-%Dam(37) Level 32: Umbra Beast -- CldSns-%Dam(A), CldSns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(37), CldSns-ToHitDeb(37), CldSns-Acc/ToHitDeb(39), CldSns-Acc/Rchg(39), CldSns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(50) Level 35: Dark Embrace -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(39), GldArm-ResDam(40) Level 38: Dark Servant -- CldSns-%Dam(A), CldSns-ToHitDeb(40), CldSns-Acc/ToHitDeb(40), CldSns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(42), CldSns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(42), CldSns-Acc/Rchg(50) Level 41: Dark Obliteration -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(43), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(43), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(45) Level 44: Tough -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(45), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(45) Level 47: Weave -- Rct-ResDam%(A), Rct-Def(48), Rct-Def/EndRdx(48), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(48) Level 49: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 1: Containment Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Clr-Stlth(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), EndMod-I(46) 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 4: Ninja Run Level 50: Agility Core Paragon ------------

You're probably right with your observation of the proc placement......I have only 1 claws character and it was made off another toons build that was interesting, claws/sr. Appreciate the idea of spin for the proc.....as for shadowmeld and unrelenting, I had meld in my dm/regen build as it fit the concept with the dark but found after my last respec that I didn't really need it and unrelenting I've never used so I am completely unfamiliar with it

Maybe something like this.....would be very nasty but expensive. You will need the agility core alpha to hit the soft cap number but will probably survive all kinds of stuff....energy attacks and debuffs will be challenging but manageable This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.3.1 https://github.com/Reborn-Team/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Mutation Scrapper Primary Power Set: Claws Secondary Power Set: Regeneration Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leadership Hero Profile: Level 1: Strike -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(9), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(17), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), SprCrtStr-Rchg/+50% Crit(48) Level 1: Fast Healing -- RgnTss-Regen+(A) Level 2: Slash -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A), Hct-Dam%(19), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(34), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Hct-Acc/Rchg(34) Level 4: Reconstruction -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(5), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(5), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(7), NmnCnv-Heal(7), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(9) Level 6: Spin -- FuroftheG-ResDeb%(A), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg(43), SprScrStr-Dmg/Rchg(45), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Arm-Dam%(45), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46) Level 8: Follow Up -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(40), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(40), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(43) Level 10: Dull Pain -- Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(A), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(11), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(11), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(13), Pnc-Heal(15) Level 12: Quick Recovery -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(13) Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15) Level 16: Integration -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Heal(17) Level 18: Focus -- SprScrStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprScrStr-Rchg/+Crit(39), Apc-Dam%(40), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), Apc-Acc/Rchg(46) Level 20: Resilience -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(21), UnbGrd-Max HP%(21), UnbGrd-ResDam(25), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(25), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(27) Level 22: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(23), ShlWal-Def(23) Level 24: Super Jump -- WntGif-ResSlow(A) Level 26: Boxing -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(48), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(50), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50) Level 28: Instant Healing -- Prv-Absorb%(A), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(29), Prv-Heal(29), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(31), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(31), Prv-Heal/Rchg(31) Level 30: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(33), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(33), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(33) Level 32: Shockwave -- Bmbdmt-+FireDmg(A), Rgn-Dmg(36), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(37), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(37), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(50) Level 35: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-ResDam%(36), Rct-Def(36) Level 38: Moment of Glory -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), RechRdx-I(39) Level 41: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-Def(42), Rct-Def/EndRdx(42) Level 44: Tactics -- AdjTrg-ToHit(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(48) Level 47: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 49: Revive -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 1: Critical Hit Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A) Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), Pnc-Heal/+End(3) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(3) Level 50: Agility Core Paragon ------------

I have several regen builds that I've recently built around the idea of soft capped s/l defense. My personal favorite is my dm/regen scrapper who's build I can share that may give you some additional ideas as well.........he's been very fun to play and can take on most anything with very little issues. I'll see about making a claws/regen build based off the current and see if it can work. This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.3.1 https://github.com/Reborn-Team/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! DM_Regen_Perma Updated: Level 50 Magic Scrapper Primary Power Set: Dark Melee Secondary Power Set: Regeneration Power Pool: Flight Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leaping Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Smite -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(3), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(5), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprCrtStr-Rchg/+50% Crit(7) Level 1: Fast Healing -- RgnTss-Regen+(A) Level 2: Reconstruction -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(9), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(9), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(11), NmnCnv-Heal(11), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(45) Level 4: Quick Recovery -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(7) Level 6: Shadow Maul -- SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprScrStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), SprScrStr-Dmg/Rchg(15), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Arm-Dam%(17) Level 8: Siphon Life -- SprScrStr-Rchg/+Crit(A), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Hct-Dam%(19), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21) Level 10: Dull Pain -- DctWnd-Rchg(A), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(13), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx(23), DctWnd-Heal(23), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(25) Level 12: Fly -- WntGif-ResSlow(A) Level 14: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(27), BlsoftheZ-Travel(29), Ksm-ToHit+(29) Level 16: Integration -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Heal(31) Level 18: Dark Consumption -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-%Dam(31), Obl-Acc/Rchg(31), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(33), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33) Level 20: Resilience -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(34), UnbGrd-ResDam(34), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(34), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(36), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(36) Level 22: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(25) Level 24: Boxing -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(46), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(50), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(50) Level 26: Soul Drain -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(27), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(37), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37) Level 28: Instant Healing -- Prv-Absorb%(A), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(36), Prv-Heal(39), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(39), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(40), Prv-Heal/Rchg(40) Level 30: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(43), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(43), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(43) Level 32: Midnight Grasp -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(40), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(42) Level 35: Dark Blast -- Apc-Dmg(A), Apc-Dmg/Rchg(45), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Apc-Acc/Rchg(46), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(46) Level 38: Moment of Glory -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), RechRdx-I(39) Level 41: Shadow Meld -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(48), RechRdx-I(48) Level 44: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-ResDam%(50) Level 47: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(48) Level 49: Revive -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 1: Critical Hit Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(21) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), EndMod-I(3) 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 4: Ninja Run Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon Level 50: Barrier Core Epiphany ------------

I think the biggest question is what are your goals for the build? I've got a demon/thermal that I love but it took me dome time to get into it, with several respecs to hit my original targets......high recharge on this version, soft cap on that version, all fire on a version and so on. Demon/thermal strengths are in their resist based shields and the buff of forge paired with some debuffs from the t8 and t9 powers. My current build might have a defense of 20 on something but he lives through almost everything.......the key is oet survivability and the shields paired with the pet defense/resist IO's make this possible

I just released the name Shadowgate....had it on my MM since 2019 but it no longer fit. Hope someone finds a use for it

I'm not really a numbers guy when it comes to the pets.......I just build them to suit my playstyle, think a scrappermind. I use hell on earth to mule all the pet procs and then utilize shadowfall and maneuvers to boost the defenses, the demons casting of the fire shield will boost the resist rating up and to help this I slot demons with a single resist dmg IO to increase that. I rarely lose any demons and when I do it's mainly from aggroing a wee bit too many new friends in an area...and then it's not enough to worry about as I can just resummon 1 or 2 as needed

Pair a /cold MM with a /thermal MM.....defense, resists, melt armor and t9 cold endurance power........nasty

Dark not only debuffs the bejeezus out of everything with darkest night, throw in the fear which also debuffs, the rez which debuffs and stuns....and we can't forget about the fluffy, your own mini shadow troller. Shadowfall gives you a good amount of defense and resists when slotted accordingly. Out of all my demon MM that have hit 50, dark is the one that stands above all others on what it can do......storm, thermal, cold, kin and time all at 50 with pain at 35 and sonic next up but demon/dark is my beast

I have both at 50 and I feel thermal is the more tankier pairing. Cold is very nice with heat loss and benumb to make most bosses, EBs and AVs hurt a bit along with the other debuffs it offers but thermal has a really strong buff in forge and 2 strong debuffs......both are win win combos

As I recall....the healing uniques only benefit the MM and only activate when the power is and is only active for a period of time. They're better suited in health or an always on type healing power. This may have been changed since live but I'm not sure

Thermal would be a good choice with the fire shields for resists and forge to turn the brute into a killing machine....just a thought

I very rarely use super speed, I'm not really a fan of it and I do find assault a little better choice for an MM. I've gotten my demon/time MM to 50 a while back but never opened up the incarnates on her as I was on to the next MM creation but I though I'd share my build. With farsight active I'm s/l capped on defense......I found an idea for time on teh forums where I turn it into a partial proc set up and find it fun and I slot my demons almost exactly the same across every demon MM I do......not saying it's right but it seems to work for me and my playstyle This Villain build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.3.1 https://github.com/Reborn-Team/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Mastermind Primary Power Set: Demon Summoning Secondary Power Set: Time Manipulation Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Flight Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leaping Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Summon Demonlings -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(7), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(7), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg/End(9), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(11) Level 1: Time Crawl -- CrtSpd-Acc/EndRdx(A) Level 2: Temporal Mending -- Prv-Absorb%(A), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(11), Prv-Heal(33), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(33), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(33), Prv-Heal/Rchg(34) Level 4: Time's Juncture -- ImpSwf-Dam%(A), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb(34), DarWtcDsp-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(34), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(36), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/Rchg(36) Level 6: Enchant Demon -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 8: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(36), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(37), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(37) Level 10: Fly -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A) Level 12: Summon Demons -- SprMarofS-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMarofS-Dmg/EndRdx(13), SprMarofS-Dmg(13), SprMarofS-Acc/EndRdx(15), SprMarofS-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), ResDam-I(17) Level 14: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 16: Distortion Field -- UnbCns-Dam%(A), GhsWdwEmb-Dam%(17), GldNet-Dam%(23), GhsWdwEmb-Acc/Hold/Rchg(25), Lck-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(31), NrnSht-Dam%(31) Level 18: Hell on Earth -- SvrRgh-PetResDam(A), EdcoftheM-PetDef(19), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(19), CaltoArm-+Def(Pets)(21), SprCmmoft-Rchg/PetAoEDef(21), SprMarofS-EndRdx/+Resist/+Regen(23) Level 20: Time Stop -- BslGaz-Acc/Hold(A), BslGaz-Acc/Rchg(37), BslGaz-Rchg/Hold(39), BslGaz-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(39) Level 22: Tactics -- AdjTrg-Rchg(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(39), AdjTrg-ToHit(40), AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(40), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(40), AdjTrg-EndRdx/Rchg(42) Level 24: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(25) Level 26: Summon Demon Prince -- SprCmmoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprCmmoft-Dmg/EndRdx(27), SprCmmoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), SprCmmoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), ImpSwf-Dam%(29), SlbAll-Build%(31) Level 28: Farsight -- Rct-ResDam%(A), Rct-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(42), Rct-Def(42), Rct-Def/EndRdx(43), Rct-EndRdx/Rchg(43), Rct-Def/Rchg(43) Level 30: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(45) Level 32: Abyssal Empowerment -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 35: Slowed Response -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A), ShlBrk-%Dam(45), TchofLadG-%Dam(45), TchofLadG-DefDeb(46), TchofLadG-DefDeb/Rchg(46), TchofLadG-DefDeb/Rchg/EndRdx(46) Level 38: Chrono Shift -- EffAdp-EndMod/Rchg(A), Pnc-Heal(48), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(48), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(48), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(50), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(50) Level 41: Scorpion Shield -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(50) Level 44: Power Boost -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 47: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 49: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A) Level 1: Supremacy Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Clr-Stlth(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(3), Mrc-Rcvry+(3) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(5), EndMod-I(5) Level 1: Cold Demonling Level 26: Demon Prince Level 12: Ember Demon Level 1: Fiery Demonling Level 1: Hellfire Demonling Level 12: Hellfire Gargoyle ------------ The combination is very fun and strong, it was possibly my easiest MM to level up to 50.

Dark trollers are awesome....try one and it may suprise you

I've got a necro/cold MM and he's a blast to play....the lack of healing can be a bit problematic if you get overwhelmed but overall is very fun and solid. Here's my current build for ya to look at. This Villain build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.3.1 https://github.com/Reborn-Team/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Mastermind Primary Power Set: Necromancy Secondary Power Set: Cold Domination Power Pool: Flight Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Ancillary Pool: Chill Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Zombie Horde -- SprMarofS-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMarofS-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), SprMarofS-Dmg(5), OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg(7), OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg/End(7), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(15) Level 1: Infrigidate -- ImpSwf-Dam%(A), ImpSwf-Acc/Slow(3), AchHee-ResDeb%(9), TchofLadG-%Dam(11) Level 2: Ice Shield -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), RedFrt-Def(46), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(46) Level 4: Fly -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A) Level 6: Enchant Undead -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 8: Life Drain -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(11), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15) Level 10: Hover -- ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(29), BlsoftheZ-Travel(29), BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(31) Level 12: Grave Knight -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A), TchofLadG-%Dam(17), SlbAll-Build%(17), SlbAll-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), ShlBrk-%Dam(19), SlbAll-Dmg(27) Level 14: Glacial Shield -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), RedFrt-Def(43), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(46) Level 16: Maneuvers -- Rct-ResDam%(A), Rct-Def(43), Rct-Def/EndRdx(43) Level 18: Soul Extraction -- SvrRgh-PetResDam(A), EdcoftheM-PetDef(31), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(31), CaltoArm-+Def(Pets)(33), SprCmmoft-Rchg/PetAoEDef(33), SprMarofS-EndRdx/+Resist/+Regen(33) Level 20: Arctic Fog -- RedFrt-Def/Rchg(A), RedFrt-Def(21), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(21), RedFrt-EndRdx/Rchg(42), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(42), RedFrt-EndRdx(45) Level 22: Tactics -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(23), GssSynFr--ToHit(23), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(25), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(25), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(27) Level 24: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(37) Level 26: Lich -- CldSns-%Dam(A), TchoftheN-%Dam(34), SprMarofS-Acc/EndRdx(34), SprMarofS-Dmg/EndRdx(34), SprCmmoft-Acc/Dmg(36), SprCmmoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36) Level 28: Benumb -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36), Acc-I(40) Level 30: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 32: Dark Empowerment -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 35: Sleet -- Artl-End/Rech/Rng(A), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(37), Artl-Acc/Dam(37), Artl-Dam/End(39), Artl-Dam/Rech(39), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(39) Level 38: Heat Loss -- PrfShf-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(A), PreOptmz-EndMod/Acc/Rech(40), PreOptmz-Acc/Rech(40) Level 41: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(42) Level 44: Weave -- Rct-Def(A), Rct-Def/EndRdx(45), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(45) Level 47: Ice Blast -- Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48), Thn-Acc/Dmg(48), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(50), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50) Level 49: Frozen Armor -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(50) Level 1: Supremacy Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A) Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(3) 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 4: Ninja Run Level 50: Agility Core Paragon Level 1: Zombie Level 12: Grave Knight Level 26: Lich ------------

I generally take 1 attack on my MMs for flavor.....I like to randomly hit stuff. My demon/thermal was a concept/theme build so a tew more attacks bit he's my exception. Whipping stuff, while fun....I cant see as a viable set and besides, demons are naughty biys and need to be punished because without the punishment they wont know their overlord

Thought I would share my current demon/thermal build......while no where near defensively stacked as @JJDrakken and I do take a few attacks, what can I say I scrappermind my guys.......I do like the current build. The really good thing about MM's is that there really isn't a wrong way with them....well, unless you decide not to take the pets but thats crazy talk. The build shared by @JJDrakkenis really good and I can understand the reason for not taking any attacks, I've got a few MM builds that skipped attacks but the whip attacks for me really fit the build more than any other demon combo......maybe it's just a theme thing. This Villain build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.3.1 https://github.com/Reborn-Team/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Mastermind Primary Power Set: Demon Summoning Secondary Power Set: Thermal Radiation Power Pool: Sorcery Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Speed Ancillary Pool: Heat Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Summon Demonlings -- SprCmmoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprCmmoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprCmmoft-Dmg/EndRdx(5), SprCmmoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg/End(7), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(9) Level 1: Warmth -- Prv-Absorb%(A), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(9), Prv-Heal(11), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(11), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(17), Prv-Heal/Rchg(19) Level 2: Fire Shield -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(34), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(34), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(34) Level 4: Lash -- Hct-Dam%(A), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(43), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Hct-Acc/Rchg(43) Level 6: Enchant Demon -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 8: Mystic Flight -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A) Level 10: Arcane Bolt -- Apc-Dam%(A), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(31), Apc-Dmg/Rchg(37), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Apc-Acc/Rchg(40) Level 12: Summon Demons -- SprMarofS-Dmg(A), SprMarofS-Dmg/EndRdx(13), SprMarofS-Acc/Dmg(13), SprMarofS-Acc/EndRdx(15), SprMarofS-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), ResDam-I(17) Level 14: Plasma Shield -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(36), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(37), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(37) Level 16: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-ResDam%(25), Rct-Def(25), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(42) Level 18: Hell on Earth -- EdcoftheM-PetDef(A), SvrRgh-PetResDam(19), CaltoArm-+Def(Pets)(21), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(21), SprCmmoft-Rchg/PetAoEDef(23), SprMarofS-EndRdx/+Resist/+Regen(23) Level 20: Tactics -- AdjTrg-Rchg(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(33), AdjTrg-ToHit(46) Level 22: Rune of Protection -- TtnCtn-ResDam(A), TtnCtn-ResDam/Rchg(33), TtnCtn-ResDam/EndRdx(45) Level 24: Enflame -- Ann-ResDeb%(A), Ann-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Ann-Acc/Dmg(45) Level 26: Summon Demon Prince -- ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(27), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(29), SlbAll-Build%(31), ImpSwf-Dam%(31) Level 28: Forge -- AdjTrg-ToHit(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(29), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(46) Level 30: Boxing -- Empty(A) Level 32: Abyssal Empowerment -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 35: Heat Exhaustion -- Acc-I(A), RechRdx-I(36) Level 38: Melt Armor -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A), AnlWkn-Acc/Rchg(39), AnlWkn-Acc/Rchg/EndRdx(39), AnlWkn-%ToHit(40), AnlWkn-Acc/DefDeb(40) Level 41: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(42), GldArm-ResDam(42), GldArm-End/Res(50) Level 44: Bonfire -- SuddAcc--KB/+KD(A), Ann-ResDeb%(45), Ann-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46) Level 47: Fire Ball -- Rgn-Knock%(A), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(48), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(48), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50) Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50) Level 1: Supremacy Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A) Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A) Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A) Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(3) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), EndMod-I(3) 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 4: Ninja Run Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon Level 1: Cold Demonling Level 26: Demon Prince Level 12: Ember Demon Level 1: Fiery Demonling Level 1: Hellfire Demonling Level 12: Hellfire Gargoyle ------------

Just a note on demon/thermal.....take the sorcery pool for enflame, it's really fun to buff one of your demons with it ro have a damage aura and takes the theme up a notch

My 3 favorite combinations are demon/dark, demon/thermal and necro/cold. All mesh together perfectly and fits for theme

One of the other private servers has wind control but I don't recall which one

I slot HoD with procs.....5 procs and an A/D/R from one of the sets to give me a 2 piece bonus, never had it do KB with that setting atleast not that I recall seeing

With the IO's you're thinking of buying, look for the attuned pieces as they level with you. Cost is relatively the same but no need to have to swap out for higher level ones or even wait til 50. To get the set bonuses you have to have X number in a single power to get the bonus.......putting 2 in a power and 2 more in a different power won't give you the 4 piece bonus but it will give you the 2 piece bonus twice. As far as the money goes......one way is to farm and either build a farming toon to fund your builds or....and this is my personal choice and the best way I've earned money is to do TF's, I gets lotsa coin on TF's..........third is to play the market but I'm not good at that one as I'm too impatient.