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Hi All, So, it has taken me a long time to post this and I know the file is an older version of MIDS (still loads fine in the latest version), but I wanted to take a moment to finally share my S/L farming Mastermind build. This is some of the best MM farming fun I've had, for sure. It's a very active play style, but very powerful. I highly recommend trying it out. It is stronger than my Thugs/Poison and just as strong, if not stronger, than my Robots/Time. Just something I finally got around to sharing. Let me know any questions! This Villain build was built using Mids Reborn 3.4.7 https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn Demon-God of Suzuka: Level 50 Magic Mastermind Primary Power Set: Ninjas Secondary Power Set: Pain Domination Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Speed Ancillary Pool: Chill Mastery Villain Profile: ------------ Level 1: Call Genin (A) Superior Mark of Supremacy - Damage/Endurance: Level 50 (3) Superior Mark of Supremacy - Accuracy/Endurance: Level 50 (3) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (5) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (5) Overwhelming Force - Damage/Chance for Knockdown/Knockback to Knockdown: Level 50 (7) Force Feedback - Chance for +Recharge: Level 50 Level 1: Nullify Pain (A) Panacea - +Hit Points/Endurance: Level 50 Level 2: Aimed Shot (A) Tempest - Accuracy/Damage: Level 30 (13) Tempest - Damage/Endurance: Level 30 (13) Tempest - Damage/Recharge: Level 30 (15) Tempest - Chance of End Drain: Level 30 Level 4: Super Jump (A) Blessing of the Zephyr - Knockback Reduction (4 points): Level 50 Level 6: Train Ninjas (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance: Level 50 (15) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Recharge: Level 50 (17) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (17) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50 (46) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed: Level 50 (50) Reactive Defenses - Scaling Resist Damage: Level 50 Level 8: Snap Shot (A) Tempest - Accuracy/Damage: Level 30 (43) Tempest - Damage/Endurance: Level 30 (43) Tempest - Damage/Recharge: Level 30 Level 10: Boxing (A) Pounding Slugfest - Disorient Bonus: Level 30 Level 12: Call Jounin (A) Superior Mark of Supremacy - Damage: Level 50 (19) Superior Mark of Supremacy - Accuracy/Damage: Level 50 (19) Superior Mark of Supremacy - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance: Level 50 (21) Superior Mark of Supremacy - Endurance/Pet +Resist +Regen: Level 50 (21) Call to Arms - Defense Bonus Aura for Pets: Level 30 (23) Expedient Reinforcement - Resist Bonus Aura for Pets: Level 50 Level 14: Tough (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance: Level 50 (23) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance: Level 50 (25) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance: Level 50 (25) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime: Level 50 (27) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%: Level 30 Level 16: Share Pain (A) Preventive Medicine - Heal: Level 30 (27) Preventive Medicine - Endurance/RechargeTime: Level 30 (29) Preventive Medicine - Heal/RechargeTime: Level 30 Level 18: Fistful of Arrows (A) Bombardment - Damage: Level 50 (29) Bombardment - Accuracy/Recharge/Endurance: Level 50 (31) Bombardment - Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (31) Bombardment - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (31) Bombardment - Chance for Fire Damage: Level 50 (33) Annihilation - Chance for Res Debuff: Level 50 Level 20: Weave (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance: Level 30 (33) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Recharge: Level 30 (33) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge: Level 30 (34) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50 (34) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed: Level 50 (34) Shield Wall - +Res (Teleportation), +5% Res (All): Level 50 Level 22: Maneuvers (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance: Level 50 (36) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Recharge: Level 30 (36) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge: Level 30 (36) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50 (37) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed: Level 50 Level 24: Suppress Pain (A) Preventive Medicine - Heal: Level 40 (37) Preventive Medicine - Heal/Endurance: Level 40 (37) Preventive Medicine - Heal/RechargeTime: Level 40 Level 26: Oni (A) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Accuracy/Damage: Level 50 (39) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Damage/Endurance: Level 50 (39) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (39) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Recharge/Pet +AoE Defense Aura: Level 50 (40) Edict of the Master - Defense Bonus: Level 40 (40) Sovereign Right - Resistance Bonus: Level 40 Level 28: World of Pain (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance: Level 50 (40) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance: Level 50 (42) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance: Level 50 (42) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime: Level 50 (42) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All): Level 50 Level 30: Kuji In Zen (A) Preventive Medicine - Heal: Level 50 (7) Preventive Medicine - Heal/Endurance: Level 50 (9) Preventive Medicine - Endurance/RechargeTime: Level 50 (9) Preventive Medicine - Heal/RechargeTime: Level 50 (11) Preventive Medicine - Heal/RechargeTime/Endurance: Level 50 (11) Preventive Medicine - Chance for +Absorb: Level 50 Level 32: Combat Jumping (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed: Level 50 Level 35: Assault (A) Endurance Reduction IO: Level 50 Level 38: Anguishing Cry (A) Shield Breaker - Defense Debuff: Level 20 (43) Shield Breaker - Defense Debuff/Endurance/Recharge: Level 30 (45) Shield Breaker - Chance for Lethal Damage: Level 30 Level 41: Painbringer (A) Numina's Convalesence - +Regeneration/+Recovery: Level 50 Level 44: Flash Freeze (A) Ragnarok - Damage: Level 50 (45) Ragnarok - Damage/Recharge: Level 50 (45) Ragnarok - Damage/Recharge/Accuracy: Level 50 (46) Ragnarok - Recharge/Accuracy: Level 50 (46) Ragnarok - Damage/Endurance: Level 50 Level 47: Frozen Armor (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance: Level 50 (48) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Recharge: Level 50 (48) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50 (48) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50 (50) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed: Level 50 Level 49: Hasten (A) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50 (50) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50 Level 1: Supremacy Level 1: Brawl (A) Kinetic Combat - Knockdown Bonus: Level 30 Level 1: Sprint (A) Endurance Reduction IO: Level 50 Level 2: Rest (A) Interrupt Reduction IO: Level 50 Level 1: Swift (A) Run Speed IO: Level 50 Level 1: Hurdle (A) Jumping IO: Level 50 Level 1: Health (A) Miracle - +Recovery: Level 40 Level 1: Stamina (A) Endurance Modification IO: Level 50 Level 4: Double Jump Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon Level 50: Ion Core Final Judgement Level 50: Degenerative Core Flawless Interface Level 50: Tsoo Radial Superior Ally Level 50: Ageless Core Epiphany Level 50: Support Core Embodiment Level 1: Genin Level 12: Jounin Level 26: Oni ------------ ------------ Set Bonus Totals: 10% DamageBuff(Smashing) 10% DamageBuff(Lethal) 10% DamageBuff(Fire) 10% DamageBuff(Cold) 10% DamageBuff(Energy) 10% DamageBuff(Negative) 10% DamageBuff(Toxic) 10% DamageBuff(Psionic) 10% Defense 11.63% Defense(Smashing) 11.63% Defense(Lethal) 6% Defense(Fire) 6% Defense(Cold) 6% Defense(Energy) 6% Defense(Negative) 6% Defense(Toxic) 6% Defense(Psionic) 17.25% Defense(Melee) 6% Defense(Ranged) 21% Defense(AoE) 8.75% Enhancement(Max EnduranceDiscount) +73% Enhancement(Accuracy) +5% Enhancement(Range) +91.25% Enhancement(RechargeTime) GrantPower Preventive Medicine (when PreventiveMedicine) 105.4 HP (13.13%) HitPoints Knockback (Mag -4) Knockup (Mag -4) 76.25% MezResist(Confused) 76.25% MezResist(Held) 76.25% MezResist(Immobilized) 76.25% MezResist(Sleep) 76.25% MezResist(Stunned) 76.25% MezResist(Terrorized) 200% MezResist(Teleport) (20% chance) 6.5% (0.11 End/sec) Recovery 190% (6.36 HP/sec) Regeneration 72.25% Resistance(Smashing) 72.25% Resistance(Lethal) 50.5% Resistance(Energy) 50.5% Resistance(Negative) 52% Resistance(Fire) 52% Resistance(Cold) 43% Resistance(Toxic) 43% Resistance(Psionic) ------------ Set Bonuses: Superior Mark of Supremacy (Call Genin) +10% Enhancement(RechargeTime) Superior Command of the Mastermind (Call Genin) 4% DamageBuff(All) Tempest (Aimed Shot) 1.5% Resistance(Energy,Negative), 2.5% Status Resistance 1.5% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal), 2.5% Status Resistance 2% DamageBuff(All) Blessing of the Zephyr (Super Jump) Knockback Protection (Mag 4) Luck of the Gambler (Train Ninjas) 10% (0.33 HP/sec) Regeneration 9.04 HP (1.13%) HitPoints +9% Enhancement(Accuracy) 3.75% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal), 6.25% Status Resistance +7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime) Reactive Defenses (Train Ninjas) 3% Resistance(All) Tempest (Snap Shot) 1.5% Resistance(Energy,Negative), 2.5% Status Resistance 1.5% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal), 2.5% Status Resistance Superior Mark of Supremacy (Call Jounin) +10% Enhancement(RechargeTime) +15% Enhancement(Accuracy) 5% Defense(Melee), 2.5% Defense(Lethal), 2.5% Defense(Smashing) 15% Resistance(All), 150% (5.02 HP/sec) Regeneration Call to Arms (Call Jounin) 5% Defense Expedient Reinforcement (Call Jounin) 10% Resistance(All) Unbreakable Guard (Tough) 2.5% Enhancement(EnduranceDiscount) 2.25% Resistance(Energy,Negative), 3.75% Status Resistance 3.13% Defense(Melee), 1.56% Defense(Lethal), 1.56% Defense(Smashing) Steadfast Protection (Tough) 3% Defense(All) Preventive Medicine (Share Pain) 2.25% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal), 3.75% Status Resistance 15.06 HP (1.88%) HitPoints Bombardment (Fistful of Arrows) +5% Enhancement(Range) 2.25% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal), 3.75% Status Resistance +7% Enhancement(Accuracy) +5% Enhancement(RechargeTime) Luck of the Gambler (Weave) 10% (0.33 HP/sec) Regeneration 9.04 HP (1.13%) HitPoints +9% Enhancement(Accuracy) 3.75% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal), 6.25% Status Resistance +7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime) Shield Wall (Weave) 5% Resistance(All), 100% MezResist(Teleport) (20% chance) Luck of the Gambler (Maneuvers) 10% (0.33 HP/sec) Regeneration 9.04 HP (1.13%) HitPoints +9% Enhancement(Accuracy) 3.75% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal), 6.25% Status Resistance +7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime) Preventive Medicine (Suppress Pain) 2.25% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal), 3.75% Status Resistance 15.06 HP (1.88%) HitPoints Superior Command of the Mastermind (Oni) 4% DamageBuff(All) 24.1 HP (3%) HitPoints +10% Enhancement(RechargeTime) 15% Defense(AoE) Edict of the Master (Oni) 5% Defense Sovereign Right (Oni) 10% Resistance(All) Unbreakable Guard (World of Pain) 2.5% Enhancement(EnduranceDiscount) 2.25% Resistance(Energy,Negative), 3.75% Status Resistance 3.13% Defense(Melee), 1.56% Defense(Lethal), 1.56% Defense(Smashing) Gladiator's Armor (World of Pain) 3% Defense(All), 100% MezResist(Teleport) (20% chance) Preventive Medicine (Kuji In Zen) 2.25% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal), 3.75% Status Resistance 15.06 HP (1.88%) HitPoints 3% Resistance(Fire,Cold), 5% Status Resistance 3.75% Enhancement(EnduranceDiscount) +8.75% Enhancement(RechargeTime) GrantPower Preventive Medicine (when PreventiveMedicine) Luck of the Gambler (Combat Jumping) +7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime) Shield Breaker (Anguishing Cry) 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery 2.25% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal), 3.75% Status Resistance Ragnarok (Flash Freeze) 4% (0.07 End/sec) Recovery 6% Resistance(Fire,Cold), 10% Status Resistance +15% Enhancement(Accuracy) +10% Enhancement(RechargeTime) Luck of the Gambler (Frozen Armor) 10% (0.33 HP/sec) Regeneration 9.04 HP (1.13%) HitPoints +9% Enhancement(Accuracy) 3.75% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal), 6.25% Status Resistance +7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime) Demon-God of Suzuka - Mastermind (Ninjas).mxd

Tried reinstalling. Does not help. Also, this is a modern M1 Mac with 16Gb of RAM. Hope this helps. Thanks for any and all help.

So, I took about 4-6 months off from the game and am trying to come back. As a Mac user, I never had problems before, but now I am running into problems. So, when I try to launch the game, it does not launch. I found if I go into my coh folder and run "HC Launcher.lnk" manually, the game will launch just fine, but it runs slowly. My question is what do I do? What happened to the regular launcher and how do I fix my performance issues? Thanks for any and all help!

Occasionally, there is a small gap, but there are also several FF procs to consider + hasten. I just checked again and they still usually overlap. Although, it is important to consider that barrier's effectiveness does weaken. So, by the time you can unleash potential again, your defense may be around 38%. Honestly, the build is so strong, you won't notice these small gaps. Hope this helps!

While I am beginning to share builds (just got MIDS on a new laptop), I wanted to share a build I have been running for a while. I cannot take complete credit for this as this is a heavily modified version of a build that @Doomrider helped me with some time ago. Again, I owe him a world of thanks for opening my mind up to what was possible! Of course, I took what he taught me and ran with it. The reason I even did this to begin with is because Kheldians are my favorite AT in the game and I became obsessed with seeing if I could effectively farm with one. I was told by many: "LOL PB!". Yet, I set out to silence the naysayers. It is not just about farming, but farming efficiently. This is the true challenge of any non-Brute. This build focuses on cycling between all three forms, but mostly Nova and Human forms, for maximum damage and to minimize cool-downs and maximize end regen. Additionally, the build focuses on cycling between two powers for achieving consistent Defense caps: 1. Unleash Potential 2. Barrier Core Epiphany. By cycling between each of these when the other is on CD, the build maintains a constant S/L Def of 45+%. This build is also very effective in group content, so it really is a catch-all build. Please do comment and let me know of any questions about the build. It is truly a blast to play, but is a very active play style involving cycling through forms and powers. Would love to discuss! From Beyond - Peacebringer (Luminous Blast).mxd This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.6.0 https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn From Beyond: Level 50 Natural Peacebringer Primary Power Set: Luminous Blast Secondary Power Set: Luminous Aura Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Force of Will Power Pool: Leadership Hero Profile: ------------ Level 1: Glinting Eye (A) Apocalypse - Damage (3) Apocalypse - Damage/Recharge (3) Apocalypse - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (5) Apocalypse - Damage/Endurance (5) Apocalypse - Chance of Damage(Negative) Level 1: Incandescence (A) Aegis - Psionic/Status Resistance (31) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All) (34) Steadfast Protection - Knockback Protection Level 2: Shining Shield (A) Impervium Armor - Psionic Resistance Level 4: Essence Boost (A) Doctored Wounds - Heal (36) Preventive Medicine - Heal (36) Impervium Armor - Psionic Resistance Level 6: Bright Nova (A) Rectified Reticle - To Hit Buff (7) Rectified Reticle - To Hit Buff/Recharge Level 8: Radiant Strike (A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage (17) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance (17) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge (19) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge (19) Force Feedback - Chance for +Recharge Level 10: Thermal Shield (A) Impervium Armor - Psionic Resistance Level 12: Inner Light (A) Rectified Reticle - To Hit Buff (25) Rectified Reticle - To Hit Buff/Recharge (31) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Chance for Build Up Level 14: Hasten (A) Recharge Reduction IO (48) Recharge Reduction IO Level 16: Weaken Resolve (A) Dark Watcher's Despair - Chance for Recharge Slow Level 18: Incandescent Strike (A) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage (21) Superior Blistering Cold - Damage/Endurance (21) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (23) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (23) Superior Blistering Cold - Damage/Endurance/Accuracy/RechargeTime (25) Superior Blistering Cold - Recharge/Chance for Hold Level 20: White Dwarf (A) Impervium Armor - Psionic Resistance Level 22: Reform Essence (A) Panacea - Heal/Endurance (43) Panacea - Heal/Recharge (45) Panacea - Heal/Endurance/Recharge (45) Panacea - Heal (45) Panacea - +Hit Points/Endurance Level 24: Quantum Maneuvers (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed Level 26: Solar Flare (A) Superior Essence Transfer - Accuracy/Damage (27) Superior Essence Transfer - Accuracy/Damage/RechargeTime (27) Superior Essence Transfer - Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime (29) Superior Essence Transfer - RechargeTime/Global Heal (29) Force Feedback - Chance for +Recharge (31) Sudden Acceleration - Knockback to Knockdown Level 28: Mighty Leap (A) Blessing of the Zephyr - Knockback Reduction (4 points) Level 30: Unleash Potential (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Recharge (48) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed (50) Preemptive Optimization - EndMod/Recharge (50) Preemptive Optimization - EndMod/Endurance/Recharge Level 32: Dawn Strike (A) Armageddon - Damage (33) Armageddon - Damage/Recharge (33) Armageddon - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (33) Armageddon - Damage/Endurance (34) Armageddon - Chance for Fire Damage (34) Overwhelming Force - Damage/Chance for Knockdown/Knockback to Knockdown Level 35: Restore Essence (A) Preventive Medicine - Chance for +Absorb Level 38: Light Form (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance (46) Unbreakable Guard - Endurance/RechargeTime (46) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance (46) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime (48) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End Level 41: Photon Seekers (A) Expedient Reinforcement - Accuracy/Damage (42) Expedient Reinforcement - Damage/Endurance (42) Expedient Reinforcement - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (42) Expedient Reinforcement - Endurance/Damage/Recharge (43) Sudden Acceleration - Knockback to Knockdown Level 44: Maneuvers (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed Level 47: Tactics (A) Rectified Reticle - To Hit Buff (50) Rectified Reticle - Increased Perception Level 49: Vengeance (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed Level 1: Brawl (A) Pounding Slugfest - Disorient Bonus Level 1: Cosmic Balance Level 1: Energy Flight (A) Blessing of the Zephyr - Knockback Reduction (4 points) Level 1: Sprint (A) Endurance Reduction IO Level 2: Rest (A) Interrupt Reduction IO Level 10: Combat Flight (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed Level 1: Swift (A) Flight Speed IO Level 1: Health (A) Numina's Convalesence - +Regeneration/+Recovery Level 1: Hurdle (A) Jumping IO Level 1: Stamina (A) Endurance Modification IO Level 1: Quantum Acceleration Level 6: Bright Nova Blast (A) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance Level 6: Bright Nova Bolt (A) Superior Kheldian's Grace - Recharge/Form Empowerment Level 6: Bright Nova Detonation (A) Superior Kheldian's Grace - Accuracy/Damage (11) Superior Kheldian's Grace - Damage/Recharge (13) Superior Kheldian's Grace - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (13) Superior Kheldian's Grace - Damage/Endurance/Recharge (15) Superior Kheldian's Grace - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (15) Sudden Acceleration - Knockback to Knockdown Level 6: Bright Nova Scatter (A) Ragnarok - Damage (7) Ragnarok - Damage/Recharge (9) Ragnarok - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (9) Ragnarok - Accuracy/Recharge (11) Ragnarok - Damage/Endurance Level 20: White Dwarf Antagonize (A) Mocking Beratement - Taunt/Range Level 20: White Dwarf Flare (A) Obliteration - Damage (39) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge (40) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge (40) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (40) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (43) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage Level 20: White Dwarf Smite (A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage (37) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance (39) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge (39) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge Level 20: White Dwarf Step (A) Winter's Gift - Slow Resistance (20%) Level 20: White Dwarf Strike (A) Kinetic Combat - Accuracy/Damage (36) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance (37) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Recharge (37) Kinetic Combat - Damage/Endurance/Recharge Level 20: White Dwarf Sublimation (A) Regenerative Tissue - +Regeneration Level 28: Takeoff Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon Level 50: Ion Core Final Judgement Level 50: Diamagnetic Core Flawless Interface Level 50: Polar Lights Core Superior Ally Level 50: Barrier Core Epiphany Level 50: Assault Radial Embodiment ------------ ------------

S/L farming. The only draw-back I have found with this style farming is that the groups need to be spread out. So, this build is good for city farms or the like. The play style requires the MM to get "in the mix" so it is quite different than hover farm builds out there.

Greetings all! This has been a long time coming, but I finally wanted to post my famous/infamous build for my toon: Crime Boss (Everlasting Server). He is a Thugs/Poison MM that is very effective at running +4/8 Farms w/ EB's and I wanted to share the build because, well, I love the character, I feel he is powerful and unique, and I think it may help others trying to farm with Masterminds. First off, I must say that this was not at all planned. When I first rolled this toon, I had no intention of farming. I didn't even think it was possible. This all happened by accident! I rolled this combo for thematic purposes and one day decided to try a farm, on a whim. I was surprised how effective it was and then began the tweaking process. The toon has become even more powerful as I've made small tweaks over the past year. The second thing that needs to be said is that debuffs are king here. What makes this farming possible at all are the debuffs and specials you apply to the mobs en masse. So, while I have I highest res/def possible, I am also applying massive -hit/slow effects and this makes it all work. Additionally, my build focuses on heavy procs and this makes simple attacks rip through single target runners with ease. So, without further ado, here is the build. Please do comment and let me know what you think. Feel free to try it and ask questions. Would love to hear from you all! Crime Boss - Mastermind (Thugs).mxd This Villain build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.6.0 https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn Crime Boss: Level 50 Natural Mastermind Primary Power Set: Thugs Secondary Power Set: Poison Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Speed Ancillary Pool: Field Mastery Villain Profile: ------------ Level 1: Call Thugs (A) Explosive Strike - Chance for Smashing Damage (3) Force Feedback - Chance for +Recharge (3) Soulbound Allegiance - Chance for Build Up (5) Overwhelming Force - Damage/Chance for Knockdown/Knockback to Knockdown (5) Blood Mandate - Accuracy/Damage (7) Blood Mandate - Damage Level 1: Alkaloid (A) Preventive Medicine - Heal (7) Preventive Medicine - Heal/Endurance (9) Preventive Medicine - Endurance/RechargeTime (9) Preventive Medicine - Heal/RechargeTime (11) Preventive Medicine - Heal/RechargeTime/Endurance (11) Preventive Medicine - Chance for +Absorb Level 2: Envenom (A) Achilles' Heel - Defense Debuff (13) Achilles' Heel - Chance for Res Debuff (13) Shield Breaker - Chance for Lethal Damage (15) Touch of Lady Grey - Chance for Negative Damage (15) Undermined Defenses - Defense Debuff (17) Undermined Defenses - Defense Debuff/Endurance Level 4: Super Jump (A) Blessing of the Zephyr - Knockback Reduction (4 points) Level 6: Equip Thugs (A) Endurance Reduction IO Level 8: Combat Jumping (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense (17) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed Level 10: Weaken (A) Siphon Insight - ToHit Debuff (19) Siphon Insight - Accuracy/ToHit Debuff (19) Siphon Insight - Accuracy/Recharge (21) Siphon Insight - ToHit Debuff/Endurance/Recharge (21) Siphon Insight - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge Level 12: Neurotoxic Breath (A) Impeded Swiftness - Accuracy/Slow (23) Impeded Swiftness - Damage/Slow (23) Impeded Swiftness - Accuracy/Endurance (25) Impeded Swiftness - Range/Slow (25) Impeded Swiftness - Endurance/Recharge/Slow (27) Impeded Swiftness - Chance of Damage(Smashing) Level 14: Call Enforcer (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense (27) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed (29) Superior Mark of Supremacy - Damage (29) Superior Mark of Supremacy - Damage/Endurance (31) Superior Mark of Supremacy - Accuracy/Endurance (31) Superior Mark of Supremacy - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance Level 16: Maneuvers (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance (31) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Recharge (33) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge (33) Luck of the Gambler - Defense (33) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed Level 18: Assault (A) Endurance Reduction IO Level 20: Gang War (A) Call to Arms - Defense Bonus Aura for Pets (34) Expedient Reinforcement - Resist Bonus Aura for Pets (34) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Recharge/Pet +AoE Defense Aura (34) Superior Mark of Supremacy - Endurance/Pet +Resist +Regen (36) Soulbound Allegiance - Damage (36) Recharge Reduction IO Level 22: Boxing (A) Stupefy - Chance of Knockback Level 24: Tough (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance (36) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance (37) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance (37) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime (37) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3% Level 26: Call Bruiser (A) Edict of the Master - Defense Bonus (39) Sovereign Right - Resistance Bonus (39) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Accuracy/Damage (39) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Damage/Endurance (40) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (40) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Damage/Endurance/Recharge Level 28: Weave (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance (40) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Recharge (42) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge (42) Luck of the Gambler - Defense (42) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed Level 30: Antidote (A) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All) Level 32: Upgrade Equipment (A) Endurance Reduction IO Level 35: Empty Clips (A) Annihilation - Chance for Res Debuff (43) Bombardment - Chance for Fire Damage (43) Javelin Volley - Chance of Damage(Lethal) (43) Sudden Acceleration - Knockback to Knockdown (45) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (45) Positron's Blast - Chance of Damage(Energy) Level 38: Dual Wield (A) Decimation - Chance of Build Up (45) Gladiator's Javelin - Chance of Damage(Toxic) (46) Sudden Acceleration - Knockback to Knockdown (46) Apocalypse - Damage (46) Apocalypse - Damage/Endurance Level 41: Noxious Gas (A) Recharge Reduction IO Level 44: Hasten (A) Recharge Reduction IO (48) Recharge Reduction IO Level 47: Temp Invulnerability (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance (48) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance (48) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime (50) Unbreakable Guard - +Max HP Level 49: Tactics (A) Rectified Reticle - To Hit Buff (50) Rectified Reticle - To Hit Buff/Recharge (50) Endurance Reduction IO Level 1: Supremacy Level 1: Brawl (A) Pounding Slugfest - Disorient Bonus Level 1: Sprint (A) Endurance Reduction IO Level 2: Rest (A) Interrupt Reduction IO Level 1: Swift (A) Run Speed IO Level 1: Hurdle (A) Jumping IO Level 1: Health (A) Miracle - +Recovery Level 1: Stamina (A) Endurance Modification IO Level 4: Double Jump Level 1: Punk Level 1: Arsonist Level 26: Bruiser Level 14: Enforcer Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon Level 50: Ion Core Final Judgement Level 50: Diamagnetic Core Flawless Interface Level 50: Robotic Drones Core Superior Ally Level 50: Ageless Core Epiphany Level 50: Support Core Embodiment ------------ ------------ Set Bonus Totals: 7.5% DamageBuff(Smashing) 7.5% DamageBuff(Lethal) 7.5% DamageBuff(Fire) 7.5% DamageBuff(Cold) 7.5% DamageBuff(Energy) 7.5% DamageBuff(Negative) 7.5% DamageBuff(Toxic) 7.5% DamageBuff(Psionic) 10% Defense 18.5% Defense(Smashing) 18.5% Defense(Lethal) 6% Defense(Fire) 6% Defense(Cold) 6% Defense(Energy) 6% Defense(Negative) 6% Defense(Psionic) 22.56% Defense(Melee) 6% Defense(Ranged) 21% Defense(AoE) 3% Enhancement(JumpHeight) 3% Enhancement(SpeedJumping) 42% Enhancement(Accuracy) 3% Enhancement(SpeedRunning) 58.75% Enhancement(RechargeTime) 8.75% Enhancement(Max EnduranceDiscount) 3% Enhancement(SpeedFlying) 6% SpeedFlying GrantPower Preventive Medicine (when PreventiveMedicine, if Scourge) 117.5 HP (14.63%) HitPoints 6% JumpHeight 6% SpeedJumping Knockback (Mag -4) Knockup (Mag -4) MezResist(Confused) 42.5% MezResist(Held) 42.5% MezResist(Immobilized) 42.5% MezResist(Sleep) 42.5% MezResist(Stunned) 42.5% MezResist(Terrorized) 42.5% MezResist(Teleport) 100% (20% chance) 6% (0.1 End/sec) Recovery 206% (6.89 HP/sec) Regeneration 46.25% Resistance(Smashing) 46.25% Resistance(Lethal) 41.75% Resistance(Fire) 41.75% Resistance(Cold) 42.5% Resistance(Energy) 42.5% Resistance(Negative) 35% Resistance(Toxic) 35% Resistance(Psionic) 6% SpeedRunning ------------ Set Bonuses: Blood Mandate (Call Thugs) 1.5% (0.03 End/sec) Recovery Preventive Medicine (Alkaloid) 2.25% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal), MezResist(Immobilized) 3.75%, MezResist(Held) 3.75%, MezResist(Stunned) 3.75%, MezResist(Sleep) 3.75%, MezResist(Terrorized) 3.75%, MezResist(Confused) 3.75% 15.06 HP (1.88%) HitPoints 3% Resistance(Fire,Cold), MezResist(Immobilized) 5%, MezResist(Held) 5%, MezResist(Stunned) 5%, MezResist(Sleep) 5%, MezResist(Terrorized) 5%, MezResist(Confused) 5% 3.75% Enhancement(EnduranceDiscount) 8.75% Enhancement(RechargeTime) GrantPower Preventive Medicine (when PreventiveMedicine, if Scourge), GrantPower Preventive Medicine (when PreventiveMedicine, if Scourge) Achilles' Heel (Envenom) 1.5% DamageBuff(All) Undermined Defenses (Envenom) 2% DamageBuff(All) Blessing of the Zephyr (Super Jump) Knockback (Mag -4), Knockup (Mag -4) Luck of the Gambler (Combat Jumping) 10% (0.33 HP/sec) Regeneration 7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime) Siphon Insight (Weaken) 6% SpeedJumping, 6% JumpHeight, 6% SpeedFlying, 6% SpeedRunning 2% (0.03 End/sec) Recovery 9% Enhancement(Accuracy) 3.75% Defense(Smashing,Lethal), 1.88% Defense(Melee) Impeded Swiftness (Neurotoxic Breath) 1.5% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal), MezResist(Immobilized) 2.5%, MezResist(Held) 2.5%, MezResist(Stunned) 2.5%, MezResist(Sleep) 2.5%, MezResist(Terrorized) 2.5%, MezResist(Confused) 2.5% 3% Enhancement(Slow) 3% Resistance(Energy,Negative), MezResist(Immobilized) 5%, MezResist(Held) 5%, MezResist(Stunned) 5%, MezResist(Sleep) 5%, MezResist(Terrorized) 5%, MezResist(Confused) 5% 3.75% Resistance(Fire,Cold), MezResist(Immobilized) 6.25%, MezResist(Held) 6.25%, MezResist(Stunned) 6.25%, MezResist(Sleep) 6.25%, MezResist(Terrorized) 6.25%, MezResist(Confused) 6.25% 2.5% Defense(Melee), 1.25% Defense(Lethal), 1.25% Defense(Smashing) Luck of the Gambler (Call Enforcer) 10% (0.33 HP/sec) Regeneration 7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime) Superior Mark of Supremacy (Call Enforcer) 10% Enhancement(RechargeTime) 15% Enhancement(Accuracy) 5% Defense(Melee), 2.5% Defense(Lethal), 2.5% Defense(Smashing) Luck of the Gambler (Maneuvers) 10% (0.33 HP/sec) Regeneration 9.04 HP (1.13%) HitPoints 9% Enhancement(Accuracy) 3.75% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal), MezResist(Immobilized) 6.25%, MezResist(Held) 6.25%, MezResist(Stunned) 6.25%, MezResist(Sleep) 6.25%, MezResist(Terrorized) 6.25%, MezResist(Confused) 6.25% 7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime) Call to Arms (Gang War) 5% Defense Expedient Reinforcement (Gang War) 10% Resistance(All) Superior Command of the Mastermind (Gang War) 15% Defense(AoE) Superior Mark of Supremacy (Gang War) 15% Resistance(All), 150% (5.02 HP/sec) Regeneration Unbreakable Guard (Tough) 2.5% Enhancement(EnduranceDiscount) 2.25% Resistance(Energy,Negative), MezResist(Immobilized) 3.75%, MezResist(Held) 3.75%, MezResist(Stunned) 3.75%, MezResist(Sleep) 3.75%, MezResist(Terrorized) 3.75%, MezResist(Confused) 3.75% 3.13% Defense(Melee), 1.56% Defense(Lethal), 1.56% Defense(Smashing) Steadfast Protection (Tough) 3% Defense(Melee), 3% Defense(AoE), 3% Defense(Ranged), 3% Defense(Smashing), 3% Defense(Lethal), 3% Defense(Fire), 3% Defense(Cold), 3% Defense(Energy), 3% Defense(Negative), 3% Defense(Psionic) Edict of the Master (Call Bruiser) 5% Defense Sovereign Right (Call Bruiser) 10% Resistance(All) Superior Command of the Mastermind (Call Bruiser) 4% DamageBuff(All) 24.1 HP (3%) HitPoints 10% Enhancement(RechargeTime) Luck of the Gambler (Weave) 10% (0.33 HP/sec) Regeneration 9.04 HP (1.13%) HitPoints 9% Enhancement(Accuracy) 3.75% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal), MezResist(Immobilized) 6.25%, MezResist(Held) 6.25%, MezResist(Stunned) 6.25%, MezResist(Sleep) 6.25%, MezResist(Terrorized) 6.25%, MezResist(Confused) 6.25% 7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime) Gladiator's Armor (Antidote) 3% Defense(Melee), 3% Defense(AoE), 3% Defense(Ranged), 3% Defense(Smashing), 3% Defense(Lethal), 3% Defense(Fire), 3% Defense(Cold), 3% Defense(Energy), 3% Defense(Negative), 3% Defense(Psionic), MezResist(Teleport) 100% (20% chance) Positron's Blast (Empty Clips) 2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery Apocalypse (Dual Wield) 16% (0.54 HP/sec) Regeneration Unbreakable Guard (Temp Invulnerability) 2.5% Enhancement(EnduranceDiscount) 2.25% Resistance(Energy,Negative), MezResist(Immobilized) 3.75%, MezResist(Held) 3.75%, MezResist(Stunned) 3.75%, MezResist(Sleep) 3.75%, MezResist(Terrorized) 3.75%, MezResist(Confused) 3.75% 3.13% Defense(Melee), 1.56% Defense(Lethal), 1.56% Defense(Smashing) 60.24 HP (7.5%) HitPoints Rectified Reticle (Tactics) 1.88% Defense(Smashing,Lethal), 0.94% Defense(Melee)

A DOT Character. I know there are some AT's that have some DOT powers, but what I am talking about is a build that focus on all DOTs and maybe a blast that gets stronger when the DOTs reach a certain point. Would make for a very fun build/mechanic. A Tendril Character. A multi-arm power-set, similar to Spiders, but with much different options. Give us the ability to have multi-attacks with a multi-arm character. Perhaps, have a mechanic that builds a meter of some kind that allows your arms to get more multi-strikes the more stacks you have. Also, definitely need them to release Water Control and Wind Control.

Yep, that is what is becoming clear to me. So, certain players figured out how to cancel their animations to basically activate more powers than they should have been able to. Strange that I never noticed this personally (or not in a way that affected my play style, at least), but it makes sense why: 1. They fixed it in a patch and 2. Some who actively exploited it are now complaining about it. With my play style, I tend to go for def/res caps rather than trying to out speed the game. So, this may be why I am not noticing this "nerf", or fix, as I would call it. As a matter of fact, I feel buffed. I am able to move, now, while activating many powers that I previously could not. Thanks for the info and specifics, guys. This is very interesting, but fortunately has not affected me negatively in any way.

So, I was in some Trials and iTrials last night and a significant number of people complained incessantly about how they felt "Slow" and "weak" and how they feel the patch made their toon unplayable. When I asked how so, one person said, "Well, I died in the 1st 30 secs of an ITF." I asked how that is that patches fault and they explained that they could normally nuke and move before the enemies could hit them. It seemed through further conversations with said people that these players are power players that have found "exploits" in the previous mechanics of the game and those allowed them to be more powerful than they should be. These are great players, mind you, and I am not intending to badmouth them, but I have not noticed the issues with the patch they claim exist. It was something about "rooting" or animation mechanics. Can someone explain this to me? Is this in their heads or legit? Did my play-style just not get affected by this? I personally feel that my toons are stronger, so far, with this patch. Appreciate any insight.

I know this is an old post at this point, but have been playing around with SM and was looking for posts about it and found found this. But, I can't disagree more with the information you are proving here. Shred is the only power in the set that accepts defense debuff sets, making it a great dps booster. It is also a cone, so you can slot lots of procs in it. I find it to be a great power. The information online is also inaccurate at this point, since the power no longer causes exhaustion. I find Hemorrhage to be a great power against single targets - especially bosses/AV's. The DOT is very strong. Yes, you want to use Rending Furry against groups.

Thank you guys, for your help! So, I guess to not plan for this in my primary resistance attribute (for example S/L), but it seems that it could really help in PVE content against other damage types. This is very good to know. Unfortunately, MIDS still doesn't work on my Mac, so I have to do this the hard way. 😞

In the tooltips for several Super Reflexes powers, it states that they give increasing resistance as you take damage or something along those lines. Being new to Super Reflexes, can someone explain how this mechanic works and what percentages these resistances are? I am trying to plan things out for caps and such, and it is hard to plan when the power doesn't really tell you. Thanks for any help/advice!

All, I love the Mac client since I obtained it for CoH but I cannot for the life of me figure out where it saves its screenshots. Does anyone know? I can't find them anywhere. Thanks for any help!

I am wondering this same question. I am looking for a controller that has farm potential. I understand that fire/kin was the OG controller farmer. Is anything else possible? How viable is fire/storm? I have a grav/time controller decked out but it is just a hair too slow to be viable. No problem w/ +4/8 content, it's just slow. Look for something just a hair faster. Not expecting Brute level speed. Any recommendations? If fire/storm is viable that would be nice since I have a toon already, but open to suggestions!

I never find a farm build I agree with, lol... Interesting how people 4+ slot a useless power like boxing and do things like 1 slotting Maneuvers, Tough, and Weave. Will post my build someday when they get MIDS to work on Mac. 😞

I am unable to play... Cannot update the manifest via Island Rum... Can anyone confirm the correct path for this manifest?

Just so you know, the launcher is unavailable for Mac. In any case, I am now having this same issue today. This time, I am unable to update the manifest, so my previous fix will not work... Any ideas what to do?

Yeah, you didn't read what I wrote at all.

From a farmer who runs Thugs all the time, don't agree with this. You WANT to slot procs in your thugs. As a matter of fact, you specifically want to slot Overwhelming Force->KD. I follow none of your slotting advice, honestly... Slotting Achilles and other defense debuffs in your Enforcer? Only if you need it. If I have already debuffed them to oblivion, would much rather put something else there...

Definitely not Field. You want to Farm? Field may get you there like it did, me.

Yeah, Comic-con is a not a problem, itself. The issue with Masterminds (and this is an issue with all non-tank farmers) is runners. In all maps, you'll get runners. Problem with many of the Comic-con maps is the runners will aggro neighboring groups and it starts becoming too much to handle. For my farming, I run a special outdoor map (Boomtown). It has fencing and a little more meaty city terrain. What this does, is it gives runners something to run into. Fencing and such helps contain them. If you play on the Everlasting server, please check out my farm map (just type in Crime Boss). It is about a 30 min clear for my MM and that is with EB's and set to hard at +4/8. Once again, to reiterate, Comic-con? Nah. My pets eat mobs alive. Especially, if you bunch them up like that. It's like you are handing me a gift, bwhahahaha.

Wow - this is amazing! Thanks so much! I am going to get working on this right away!