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Here is the build I'm thinking of heading too:
Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962
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Kylie: Level 50 Mutation Controller
Primary Power Set: Fire Control
Secondary Power Set: Storm Summoning
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Ancillary Pool: Fire Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Char -- BslGaz-Acc/Hold(A), BslGaz-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(3), BslGaz-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(3), BslGaz-Rchg/Hold(5)
Level 1: Gale -- ExpStr-Acc/KB(A)
Level 2: Fire Cages -- SprOvrPrs-Rchg/Energy Font(A), SprOvrPrs-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(5), SprOvrPrs-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(7), SprOvrPrs-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(17)
Level 4: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 6: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(7), RechRdx-I(21)
Level 8: Hot Feet -- Arm-Dam%(A), EndRdx-I(9), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), Arm-Dmg(11), Arm-Acc/Rchg(13), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(13)
Level 10: Steamy Mist -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), Rct-ResDam%(15), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(29), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(43), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(43), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(46)
Level 12: Flashfire -- SprWiloft-Rchg/Dmg%(A), SprWiloft-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(15), SprWiloft-EndRdx/Rchg(25), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(25), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(27), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
Level 14: Kick -- ExpStr-Acc/KB(A)
Level 16: Freezing Rain -- TchofLadG-Rchg/EndRdx(A), UndDfn-Rchg/EndRdx(17)
Level 18: Cinders -- BslGaz-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(A), BslGaz-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(21), BslGaz-Acc/Rchg(23), BslGaz-Rchg/Hold(23)
Level 20: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), GldArm-End/Res(37), GldArm-Res/Rech/End(42), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(43)
Level 22: Weave -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(29), RedFrt-EndRdx/Rchg(45), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(50)
Level 24: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A)
Level 26: Bonfire -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(31), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(34), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(37), KBDist(46)
Level 28: Hurricane -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 30: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), EndRdx-I(31)
Level 32: Fire Imps -- ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(A), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(33), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(33), ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(34), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(34)
Level 35: Fire Ball -- Ann-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Ann-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), Ann-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Ann-Dmg/Rchg(36), Ann-Acc/Dmg(37), Ann-ResDeb%(40)
Level 38: Lightning Storm -- Apc-Dmg(A), Apc-Dmg/Rchg(39), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Apc-Acc/Rchg(39), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(40), KBDist(40)
Level 41: Fire Shield -- GldArm-ResDam(A), GldArm-End/Res(42), GldArm-Res/Rech/End(42)
Level 44: Consume -- EffAdp-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(A), EffAdp-EndMod/Acc(45), EffAdp-Acc/Rchg(45), EffAdp-EndMod/Rchg(46)
Level 47: Tornado -- ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(48), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(48), KBDist(50), CaltoArm-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(50)
Level 49: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Containment
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 -- Clr-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), Pnc-Heal/+End(9)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), PrfShf-EndMod(19), PrfShf-End%(19)
Level 50: Vorpal Judgement
Level 50: Reactive Radial Flawless Interface
Level 50: Control Radial Embodiment
Level 50: Barrier Core Epiphany
Level 50: Cardiac Radial Boost
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So I have been playing a Fire/Storm/? character and now that she's 50, I've been using her to farm. Yes, I know that there are better characters to do it, but I enjoy it and when I have no other teams or content to do I can jump into a +2/8 mission and kill at whatever pace I want adding inf and recipes that way. Besides, that is one of the few times I can really open up and go to town on some mobs as in most 50 team content stuff is long since dead before I get much out other than a Freezing Rain and maybe a bonfire.
With that said, I like a character that can do a bunch of things. My current build is okay, but it's horrific on END and doesn't have sustainability without sucking down Blues like they are crack. That's WITH cardiac as the Alpha slot.
Storm uses a lot of END, with the recharge I have, Fire uses a lot of END. I had originally based my build off @josh1622's build from the [url https://forums.homecomingservers.com/index.php/topic,5702.0.html]Fire/Storm[/url] topic. After tweaking it to my tastes, that's what I am currently running (build below). I'm not very satisfied with the performance at this point and want to try to reengineer the build to make it more END friendly and still be survivable so I can farm if I want.
Current Build:
Nearly Softcapped S/L and Ranged.
Powers are well slotted in general
WAY to heavy on END
Can solo +2/8 slowly and safely
Earth Epic so Heal and +HP which is huge in Storm
Perma Hasten (by 3 seconds)
Proposed Build:
20-30% defense all around
Softcapped to S/L/F and good to C resists
Much friendlier on END
Fire Epic so a little more AOE damage at the loss of some control
No heal, no Max HP
I'm looking for tips, suggestions, and if you think I should bother switching builds. I think the resist build can play more aggressive since I won't have to be watching END use all the time. But that's theory crafting for sure.
Here is the build I currently have:
Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962
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Kylie: Level 50 Mutation Controller
Primary Power Set: Fire Control
Secondary Power Set: Storm Summoning
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Ancillary Pool: Stone Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Char -- BslGaz-Acc/Hold(A), BslGaz-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(3), BslGaz-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(3), BslGaz-Rchg/Hold(5)
Level 1: Gale -- ExpStr-Acc/KB(A)
Level 2: Fire Cages -- SprOvrPrs-Rchg/Energy Font(A), SprOvrPrs-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(5), SprOvrPrs-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(7)
Level 4: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 6: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(7), RechRdx-I(21)
Level 8: Hot Feet -- Arm-Dam%(A), EndRdx-I(9), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), Arm-Dmg(11), Arm-Acc/Rchg(13), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(13)
Level 10: Steamy Mist -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), Rct-ResDam%(15), GldArm-3defTpProc(17), LucoftheG-Def(29), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(43), Krm-ResKB(46)
Level 12: Flashfire -- SprWiloft-Rchg/Dmg%(A), SprWiloft-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(15), SprWiloft-EndRdx/Rchg(25), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(25), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(27), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
Level 14: Kick -- ExpStr-Acc/KB(A)
Level 16: Freezing Rain -- TchofLadG-Rchg/EndRdx(A), UndDfn-Rchg/EndRdx(17)
Level 18: Cinders -- BslGaz-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(A), BslGaz-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(21), BslGaz-Acc/Rchg(23), BslGaz-Rchg/Hold(23)
Level 20: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), StdPrt-ResKB(37)
Level 22: Weave -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(29), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(50)
Level 24: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A)
Level 26: Bonfire -- ExpStr-Acc/KB(A), ExpStr-Dam%(31), ExpStr-Dmg/KB(31), KBDist(34), Dmg-I(37)
Level 28: Hurricane -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 30: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(31)
Level 32: Fire Imps -- ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(A), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(33), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(33), ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(34), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(34)
Level 35: Fissure -- Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(A), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(36), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(36), Rgn-Dmg(37), FrcFdb-Rechg%(40)
Level 38: Lightning Storm -- Apc-Dmg(A), Apc-Dmg/Rchg(39), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Apc-Acc/Rchg(39), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(40), KBDist(40)
Level 41: Seismic Smash -- UnbCns-Dam%(A), CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg(43), CrsImp-Dmg/Rchg(43)
Level 44: Earth's Embrace -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Heal(45), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(45), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(45), NmnCnv-EndRdx/Rchg(46), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(46)
Level 47: Tornado -- ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(48), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(48), KBDist(50)
Level 49: Rock Armor -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(50)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Containment
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 -- Clr-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), Pnc-Heal/+End(9)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(19), PrfShf-End%(19)
Level 50: Vorpal Judgement
Level 50: Cardiac Radial Boost
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Flat out. Ice is empirically bad as a set. I've played Ice with a couple of characters and it just lacks compared to the other primaries.
It has three things going for it:
1) Massive -Rech and Slow
2) A flop power in Ice Slick
3) A PBAOE confuse
For #1, while it is the king of those, there are plenty of other sets that have more than enough. Ice has so much -Rech and Slow that you often cap a mob with just one power, making the rest redundant.
For #2, of the flop powers, it is now the worst.
Bonfire - With the proc now does just as good of flop and also has good damage
Freezing Rain - Has -RES, -DEF and recharges faster all of which beat the -slow
Earthquake - With the proc, has -ToHit and -DEF
For me, all three of the patch fall powers are better than Ice's signature move.
For #3, it's a decent power, but overshadowed by plant's seeds of confusion.
The rest of the set lacks damage and has a pet that's uninspiring. Ice on live used to be good when PPM's weren't in there because you had so many Proc opportunities that you could get some substantial AOE damage out of procing all the powers to the max. PPM kills that strategy and putting them in some of the AOE powers doesn't net the same boost in damage that it used too.
It's a shame, I loved my Ice/Storm controller, but for now they are shelved until things change again.
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Yes, that is what I meant. I'll post back and let you know how well the lack of softcapped def is. After looking at the numbers you'll have resistances up 5 in 7 minutes if you want them.
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Ironically, purples usually don't give you much in the way of Def bonuses. You need to avoid them as a Defender if you want to softcap. I have a theory build at the moment that is perma hasten with one instance of SB up and no incarnate. It also is more resist based, but to all positions instead of S/L. While S/L is the most common, post 50, everything has some kind of non S/L attack other than council. So I kind of passed up on using that as a mitigation method.
I have not finished this build yet, so can't tell you how well it will work, but will keep people posted. If anyone wants to comment, then I'll be happy to discuss.
Highlights:
* Perma Hasten with only 1 SB up. For those times that you miss miss miss
* Assault. Yes, it seems redundant, but Exemping pre 32 it's really nice to have an always up 18.75% Damage buff to go with Siphon Power
* Full stealth between the pool power and Celerity for mission running
* Two major Resistance clickies giving you 50-75% resist in everything for about 85% of the time (RoP is up 90s and down 90s. Force of Nature is up 120s and down 217s. Leaving you a 2m gap with bad defenses. However, 210s of resist with a good heal should get you through most stuff that starts going south. Basically, if you are being targeted, pop one, get close and heal. Also, RoP can be cast while held, making it a poor man's break free.
* Powers slotted to take advantage of PPM Proc changes
* Double Aim+Build up in the Amplify power
* Pretty much full protection from KB powers
* All of the normal things you would expect out of a Kin/Sonic defender
Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962
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New Dreama: Level 50 Magic Defender
Primary Power Set: Kinetics
Secondary Power Set: Sonic Attack
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery
Hero Profile:
Level 1: Siphon Power -- Acc-I(A), RechRdx-I(3), RechRdx-I(3)
Level 1: Shriek -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Dcm-Acc/Dmg(17), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(37), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 2: Transfusion -- TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(A), TchoftheN-Acc/Heal(5), TchoftheN-Heal/HP/Regen/Rchg(5), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(7), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(7), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(9)
Level 4: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(9), RechRdx-I(11)
Level 6: Siphon Speed -- RechRdx-I(A), Acc-I(11), Acc-I(13), RechRdx-I(13), RechRdx-I(15)
Level 8: Scream -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg(A), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(37), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43)
Level 10: Howl -- SprDfnBst-Rchg/Heal%(A), SprDfnBst-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), SprDfnBst-Acc/Dmg(31), SprDfnBst-Dmg/Rchg(34), SprDfnBst-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), SprDfnBst-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43)
Level 12: Speed Boost -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A)
Level 14: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(15), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(21), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(27)
Level 16: Increase Density -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(17)
Level 18: Inertial Reduction -- Jump-I(A)
Level 20: Shout -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg(A), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(25), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(27), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46)
Level 22: Tactics -- RctRtc-Pcptn(A), GssSynFr--ToHit(23), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(23), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(25)
Level 24: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 26: Transference -- EffAdp-EndMod(A), EffAdp-EndMod/Rchg(29), EffAdp-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(29), EffAdp-EndMod/Acc(31), EffAdp-EndMod/EndRdx(31), EffAdp-Acc/Rchg(43)
Level 28: Siren's Song -- CaloftheS-Acc/Rchg(A), CaloftheS-Acc/Sleep/Rchg(45), CaloftheS-EndRdx/Sleep(45), CaloftheS-Acc/EndRdx(48), CaloftheS-Sleep/Rng(48)
Level 30: Tough -- ResDam-I(A)
Level 32: Fulcrum Shift -- Acc-I(A), Acc-I(33), RechRdx-I(33), RechRdx-I(33), RechRdx-I(34)
Level 35: Scorpion Shield -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(36), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(36), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(36)
Level 38: Dreadful Wail -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-%Dam(39), Obl-Acc/Rchg(39), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(39), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), Mlt-Dmg/Rchg(40)
Level 41: Weave -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(42), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(42), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(42)
Level 44: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(45)
Level 47: Screech -- Stp-Acc/Rchg(A), Stp-EndRdx/Stun(48), Stp-Acc/Stun/Rchg(50), Stp-Acc/EndRdx(50), Stp-Stun/Rng(50)
Level 49: Amplify -- RechRdx-I(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: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
Level 1: Vigilance
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(19)
Level 50: Reactive Radial Flawless Interface
Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon
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A Tale of Two Controllers: Fire/Storm/?
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There are times when you don't see a very obvious answer staring at you in the face.
This is that time.
Thank you, I've reworked to include that and while I give up 20% or so damage between Fireball and Ball lightning, this build has enough damage already if it can get and keep them all out.