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as i repeat since years now (dam i m old :x), Bio armor scrappers are the lightweight champions 😛 even able to "main tank" tf in low notoriety tf but for max dif, without support (def buff) you can barely stay in mélée range without gimping your dps by slotting full def or res, making you a average bad blapper.

and Katana have a solid ST dps with one of the best (very) close multitarget DPS. Divine avalanche is one the best self Lethal and mélée defence provider of the game : allowing set with def and no Defence Debuff resistance to cover this weakness by going off the roof with a divine avalanche spam. Bio is a def/regen/absorb set with a hardcore hole in lethal defense (lethal being the main source of defence debuff) and NO Defence Debuff resistance, on top of being one of the best armor providing + damage.

back in the day, almost no brutes took barrage over Energy Punch cause we had choice on Brutes, barrage is "better" on tanker cause... well, we dont have choice :x Be careful on mid's damage for Energy transfer, on some AT (like Tanker if i remember well) Mid's includes the damage deal to YOU in the DPA of the power making it a scrapper's level of damage.

Here is my old try on invul Staff : sort of immortal thing, Body mastery will give you the resistance invul lacks, Soul mastery will give you the recovery (and regen) invul lacks. Here with Mélée resistance T4 with 1 enemy and Skyspitter lvl 3 combo in Body mastery, for 2 minutes of Super granite : Here the LOWEST bonuses from Ageless Radial debuff resistance : So huge regen / recovery, almost impossible to debuff. But as @sovera said, this build is not even able to solo a rikti pylon. Well, this build could tank 17 pylons 😛 Hero Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.7.2.10 https://github.com/Crytilis/mids-reborn-hero-designer Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Tanker Primary Power Set: Invulnerability Secondary Power Set: Staff Fighting Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leadership Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Temp Invulnerability -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(3), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(3), UnbGrd-Max HP%(5), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(5), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(7) Level 1: Mercurial Blow -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(7), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(9), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11) Level 2: Resist Physical Damage -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(13), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(13), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(15), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(15), ImpArm-ResPsi(17) Level 4: Guarded Spin -- SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(A), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(25), SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(25), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(27) Level 6: Dull Pain -- NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(A), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(29) Level 8: Resist Elements -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(29), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(31), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(31), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(31), GldArm-3defTpProc(33) Level 10: Unyielding -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(33), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(33), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(34), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(34), ImpArm-ResPsi(34) Level 12: Resist Energies -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(36), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(36), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(36), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(37), ImpArm-ResPsi(37) Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(37) Level 16: Eye of the Storm -- Arm-Dam%(A), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(21), Arm-Dmg(39), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), FrcFdb-Rechg%(39), Arm-Acc/Rchg(40) Level 18: Invincibility -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(40), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(40) Level 20: Staff Mastery Level 22: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-ResDam%(42) Level 24: Kick -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(42) Level 26: Tough Hide -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(42), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(43) Level 28: Serpent's Reach -- SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc(A), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(43), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(43), SprWntBit-Dmg/Rchg(45), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45) Level 30: Tough -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(46), ImpSki-Status(46) Level 32: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(46) Level 35: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(48) Level 38: Sky Splitter -- Hct-Dam%(A), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Hct-Dmg(48), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(50), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50), Hct-Acc/Rchg(50) Level 41: Focused Accuracy -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 44: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 47: Physical Perfection -- PrfShf-End%(A) Level 49: Super Speed -- WntGif-ResSlow(A) Level 1: Brawl -- PndSlg-Stun%(A) Level 1: Gauntlet 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 -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 2: Rest -- Heal-I(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(17), Mrc-Rcvry+(19), NmnCnv-Heal(19) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-EndMod/Rchg(21), PrfShf-End%(23) Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve Level 0: Portal Jockey Level 0: Task Force Commander Level 0: The Atlas Medallion Level 50: Ion Core Final Judgement Level 50: Reactive Core Flawless Interface Level 50: Melee Core Embodiment Level 20: Form of the Body Level 20: Form of the Mind Level 20: Form of the Soul Level 1: Combo Level 1 Level 1: Combo Level 2 Level 1: Combo Level 3 Level 50: Ageless Radial Epiphany Level 50: Agility Core Paragon ------------

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I love the combo of Savage / rad armor for double recharge buff between Frenzy stacks and Beta decay, but Savage mélée on scrapper tend to "eat" critical on sad Damage over time 😕 But Savage remains the second most damaging base damage for scrappers. Once you factor in Criticals, ATO and Procs potential, i m sure savage for scrappers is average low, but it can have the job done, with ease and fun 🙂 Radiation Armor being incredibly tough as a Resistance / absorb / self heal (Oo) armor, a good synergy could be any attack set with self defense buff ! From your list of unplayed powers : - Broadsword : fun but a bit slow, Single target average low / buff lethal and mélée on a spammable ST attack (Parry) : this set need some love, IMHO 😕 - Katana : very strong, very powerfull close multitarget dps and average good ST dps / buff Lethal and mélée on a ST spammable attack (Divine Avalanche) - Staff : the jack of all trade : can do small buff / debuff with a Combo system similar as Street justice but 3 combo tokens attacks provide buff or debuff based on the mastery you click (as bio armor adaptation) very versatile you can either have a very good aoe damage and a ST target dps similar to Katana (in Body mastery) : cherry on top, his self def buff power is a almost spammable CONE (Guarded spin) and this set also have a medium range attack (Serpent's reach / 40' range) So Staff / rad could be the winner here but rad armor options are limited to "hide" the effects 😕 For a Sith i would say Staff / elec armor 😛 but Staff / dark armor could be very potent too and dark armor can (now) be a lot less "effect heavy" than live (IMO). You could even "abuse" Opressive Gloom on Dark armor sustain by some skysplitters with Soul mastery (buffing regen and recovery)

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Yeah with max stack soul drain "push" Dark mélée at Top 2 ST dps (assuming heavy recharge build, at 275%) From @Kaeladin https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1av2vWL9UVgGw183BbjFNweJze7N5P3Tn8tYSppdFQgE/edit#gid=890463997 I enjoy Shield / DM a lot with my tanker : 16 targets on shadow maul is so sexy, powered by AAO and SD, i love fighting Romulus near the door 😄

i saw your "journey" with your wm bio, yeah WM hit almost twice harder than kat but DDR is terrible 😛 i can farm fire farm +4x8 with this regular build, maybe it could help you : it's my X23 claws bio build so maybe WM can fit in. Hero Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.7.2.10 https://github.com/Crytilis/mids-reborn-hero-designer Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Scrapper Primary Power Set: Claws Secondary Power Set: Bio Armor Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Leadership Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Strike -- SprScrStr-Rchg/+Crit(A), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg(3), SprScrStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(3), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(39), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(50) Level 1: Hardened Carapace -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(5), UnbGrd-ResDam(5), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(7), UnbGrd-Max HP%(7), GldArm-3defTpProc(9) Level 2: Inexhaustible -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(9) Level 4: Environmental Modification -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(11), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(13), Rct-ResDam%(13), ShlWal-Def(15) Level 6: Slash -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A), Hct-Dam%(15), Hct-Acc/Rchg(17), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(19), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(19) Level 8: Follow Up -- SprCrtStr-Rchg/+50% Crit(A), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg(21), SprCrtStr-Dmg/Rchg(23), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), SprCrtStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25) Level 10: Adaptation Level 12: Spin -- Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Obl-%Dam(31), Obl-Dmg(36), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(37), Obl-Acc/Rchg(37), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37) Level 14: Super Speed -- Clr-Stlth(A), Clr-EndRdx(25) Level 16: Ablative Carapace -- Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(A), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(27), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(29), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(29), Pnc-Heal(31) Level 18: Focus -- Apc-Dmg/Rchg(A), Apc-Dam%(31), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(33), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Apc-Acc/Rchg(33), FrcFdb-Rechg%(34) Level 20: Evolving Armor -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(34), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(34), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(36) Level 22: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(27) Level 24: Kick -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A) Level 26: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(36) Level 28: DNA Siphon -- SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), SprScrStr-Dmg/Rchg(39) Level 30: Tough -- UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(40), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(40), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(40) Level 32: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(42), LucoftheG-Def(42) Level 35: Moonbeam -- StnoftheM-Dam%(A), StnoftheM-Acc/ActRdx/Rng(42), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx(43), StnoftheM-Acc/Dmg(43), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43) Level 38: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(45), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(45) Level 41: Shadow Meld -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), RedFrt-Def(45), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(46), RedFrt-Def/Rchg(46), RedFrt-EndRdx/Rchg(46), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(48) Level 44: Parasitic Aura -- TchoftheN-Acc/Heal(A) Level 47: Genetic Contamination -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(48), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(48), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50) Level 49: Tactics -- GssSynFr--Build%(A) Level 1: Brawl -- PndSlg-Stun%(A) Level 1: Critical Hit 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 -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 2: Rest -- Heal-I(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(11) Level 10: Defensive Adaptation Level 10: Efficient Adaptation Level 10: Offensive Adaptation Level 50: Assault Radial Embodiment Level 50: Reactive Radial Flawless Interface Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon Level 0: Task Force Commander Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve Level 0: Portal Jockey Level 0: The Atlas Medallion Level 1: Quick Form Level 50: Ion Core Final Judgement Level 50: Barrier Core Epiphany Level 50: Banished Pantheon Core Superior Ally ------------

Barrier T4 core used as "DDR panic button" on a S/L and mélée cap Bio scrapper + shadow meld (25ish sec of CD on a very heavy recharge build). Afterburner and / or kinetic dampener can be usefull too 🙂 but Bio scrappers are the king of low notoriety speedrun, they re Lightweight world champions 😛

Your rad² tanker looks amazing and in any other games i would say it's the best road for a tank : cause in "holy trinity" games, there are no endgame content "solo tankable" without extreme supports. Here in CoX, if we look at optimal team builds instead just player builds, IMHO, even offensive tankers are not sure to make the draft : when i see my old SCRAPPER "team tanker build" who down a pylon in an average 80 seconds with a full area rotation and confront fully sloted and that we did all the MO tf in +4 with no tanker or brutes... The only moment we took something else for tanking was for trials and it was some brutes for ST punchvoke with optimal ST dps : the plethora of buff / debuff / incarnates makes any brute immortal so why not using the better solution ? Variety of gameplay is cool, of course and it's the good side of CoX, cause in any examples i gave, a defensive immortal tanker could have been used too, and, i m sure, with great success.

i use @Saikochoro rotation on my DB bio scrapper : Here is the stat with the lowest bonuses of Barrier Core T4 and 1 stack of DNA siphon in OFFENSIVE adaptation. Between Barrier T4, Shadow meld, DNA, Ablating and Parasitive, this scrapper is able (still quite challenging) to farm FIRE farm in +4x8... Hero Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.7.2.10 https://github.com/Crytilis/mids-reborn-hero-designer Click this DataLink to open the build! Kazuto Kirigaya: Level 50 Magic Scrapper Primary Power Set: Dual Blades Secondary Power Set: Bio Armor Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Power Pool: Leadership Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Power Slice -- SprScrStr-Rchg/+Crit(A), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg(3), SprScrStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(3) Level 1: Hardened Carapace -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(5), UnbGrd-ResDam(5), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(7), UnbGrd-Max HP%(7), GldArm-3defTpProc(9) Level 2: Inexhaustible -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(9) Level 4: Environmental Modification -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(11), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(13), Rct-ResDam%(13), ShlWal-Def(15) Level 6: Ablating Strike -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A), Hct-Dam%(15), Hct-Acc/Rchg(17), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(19), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(19) Level 8: Blinding Feint -- SprCrtStr-Rchg/+50% Crit(A), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg(21), SprCrtStr-Dmg/Rchg(23), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), SprCrtStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25) Level 10: Adaptation Level 12: Super Speed -- Clr-Stlth(A), Clr-EndRdx(25) Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(27) Level 16: Ablative Carapace -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(27), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(29), Prv-Heal/Rchg(29), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(31), Prv-Absorb%(31) Level 18: Vengeful Slice -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(31), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), FrcFdb-Rechg%(34) Level 20: Evolving Armor -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(34), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(34), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(36) Level 22: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(36) Level 24: Kick -- Empty(A) Level 26: Sweeping Strike -- Arm-Dam%(A), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(37), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Arm-Acc/Rchg(37), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(39) Level 28: DNA Siphon -- SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), SprScrStr-Dmg/Rchg(39) Level 30: Tough -- UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(40), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(40), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(40) Level 32: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(42), LucoftheG-Def(42) Level 35: Moonbeam -- Apc-Dam%(A), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(42), Apc-Dmg/Rchg(43), Apc-Acc/Rchg(43), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43) Level 38: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(45), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(45) Level 41: Shadow Meld -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), RedFrt-Def(45), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(46), RedFrt-Def/Rchg(46), RedFrt-EndRdx/Rchg(46), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(48) Level 44: Parasitic Aura -- TchoftheN-Acc/Heal(A) Level 47: Genetic Contamination -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(48), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(48), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50), Obl-%Dam(50) Level 49: Tactics -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 1: Brawl -- PndSlg-Stun%(A) Level 1: Critical Hit 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 -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 2: Rest -- Heal-I(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(11) Level 10: Defensive Adaptation Level 10: Efficient Adaptation Level 10: Offensive Adaptation Level 50: Assault Radial Embodiment Level 50: Reactive Radial Flawless Interface Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon Level 0: Task Force Commander Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve Level 0: Portal Jockey Level 0: The Atlas Medallion Level 1: Quick Form Level 50: Ion Core Final Judgement Level 50: Barrier Core Epiphany Level 50: Banished Pantheon Core Superior Ally ------------ Have fun 🙂 EDIT : Ho i forgot, Dual blades with BF / Attack vitals rotation is the only Mélée attack set able to use so few powers to have a top dps attacks chain for Single target and average good Multi target (Attack vital Dmg over time being applied on all the targets sweeping strike hit every 3,07 seconds), making of it, imho, one of the strongest AT of the game by allowing us to use tons of powers and slots for survival.

Running both TW bio and TW fiery with old friends, it means we always have a good kin with enough buff (crab and or cold buff/debuff) to allow any scrappers to "tank" : the result is RSF in less than 16 minutes being a standard. In those quite optimal conditions, i can just certify that both Rend armor / Bio and Rend armor / Fiery can one shot bosses, i just FEEL Fiery armor can one shot "more" 😄 when each AV died in less than 1 minute, Fiery embrace on any AT at cap damage win the "stupid burst" award of the decade.

If by Mélée, you think : AT with mélée attacks, IMHO, at the moment, the most usefull and violent toon could be a Crab with pets, Venom grenade / Shatter armor for top instant spam of debuf resistance + frag grenade for FF recharge sustain under musculature core / ageless core / Reactive dots

With all due respects, IMHO, your list is true for solo 🙂 : any Fiery armor built for TEAMPLAY ONLY AKA full recharge / dmg + Adrenal (thus almost inexistant IO for solo but 1 or 2 panic button as shadow meld, hibernate and tons of juicy temporary power as smoke or etheral) will outdamage any amor with ton of self survival. Savage stalkers can "hold the beer" to STJ stalkers. Stalkers are Top SINGLE TARGET dps in team, Scrappers (with the exception of the tree hiding the forest : Titan Weapons) tends to shine with aoe (but far behind Tankers and Blasters) / survival In team / Multi target content, Shield Armor can be a very powerfull kick ass armor too. EDIT : the best mélée DPS is Gang War² 😄

Insanity ? Mental control : having people killing each others

got 4 slot preemptive on all of my fire tankers (based on @Camel build :p) Kudo's to the op, amazing guide !

Pew Pew is life, Bigger pew pew is sex 😄

Fiery armor is direclty tied to his recharge : for damage (Embrace and burn), but for survival : the only source of HP being the heal : no more recharge, means no more heal = faceplant 😉

I said that because of self rez in each armor 😉 That being said @BrandX 's build is strong.

I use this ranking to have an idea : the source is quite old but from my 123 lvl 50, i almost never feel this spreadsheet too much inaccurate. Well, as all therycrafting, IG testing HAVE to be done 🙂 Just consider that the maths was done with all powers hitting at max of their number of target so : - Katana's golden dragonfly break the numbers (when you hit 3 targets with GD, you can be consider lucky or godlike skilled :p) - same for the awfull breath of fire of fiery mélée. All dpa of powers with dot are calculated with arcanatime AND max damage but NO special mechanics applied as rage² for Super strenght, soul drain on x targets and so on About Fiery mélée on Brute, a serious brute should test if Fury apply well his bonus on EVERY dots too 😉 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19VuZ9zJ_8eKN11JytgaK9mt9Fy-8pjANopb-FGh68Uw/edit#gid=1234397629

imo i would see such theme with a Dark Regen or Dark Willpower scrapper 🙂

Fair enough 🙂 Personally, i just try it fully ready cause i see no interest in low level things : leveling is the just a step before the real game.

Nice testings, for people in SO level 30ish. All sets are not equal in term of optimisation : a fully build blaster dont need the tiny heal of water to stay alive. I never use a new toy without a full build +5 and at least Veteran level 12/20 with accolades/incarnates buy with transcendent merit. So the "safety" measure is "a bit" blurred when you have a full caped range Beam / TA blaster with bonfire, emp arrow and Glue arrow able to dps at 100+ range, for instance. So.... YMMV for some reason as americans says 😄

So why not fiery armor tankers ? Fiery Embrace is far above Offensive adaptation. I used a build very similar to @Camel one with a Fiery / Nrj Tanker and with such build, i can guarantee you toughness and lots of damage.