graeberguinn

Planning out an Illusion alt and after reading many posts have some questions. I'm looking for anyone to share what secondary you chose, if you even bother to and how you set up containment(is it necessary or possible), what is your personal playstyle solo vs team (power set up/rotation for ST vs groups), what is your invis preference and why. Looking for a quick Illusion 101 for dummies and not looking for builds as there are plenty out there.

Can you explain how you play I'll/time? With PA, spectral, distortion field, etc what is your playstyle? And how does times juncture work with SI? Are you still hidden?

Need some info on how to actually build a character. Pretty much could use build 101 and IOs for dummies. After reading many posts in the forums I feel I have a good understanding of power selection and IO slotting for specific goals for each character but...when it comes to actually doing it in game I'm a bit lost. Looking for anyone who can help me make sense of where to buy enhancements/recipes, what is the difference between AH vs merit vendor, crafted vs attuned vs purple vs pvp vs AT enhancements. At what lvl can you start building a character? Around 22-25 I usually slot basic IOs and some random enhancements like KB-KD. I'm also confused with some enhancements as to influence vs merits and how do you earn them to have a completed build. I have read some post where players talk of IO ing out a character way earlier than 50. And I have many stalled alts in the 30s due to not being fully satisfied with the build or unsure what direction to take them. If you pick up what I'm saying then any help would be most appreciated.

Have tried to get into melee ATs and haven't fully got there yet. I have read alot about different primaries and see alot of talk about Fury and what primary works best. Can anyone learn me about how best to play brutes. How to maximize fury and what primaries synergize best. Im still lost a bit on what roll a brute plays. As tanks are well...tanks holding aggro and can be built for dps. Scrappers do high dmg and crits. Stalkers have hide and good mechanics for great ST, crits and less aoe. I know these are generalizations of each AT, but brutes seem to elude my brain as to how to play to their strengths with the fury mechanic and being able to go more tank or dps and more ST or aoe. Can anyone break down this AT for me?

Have LVL 50 Icex3 mostly range blaster that I love. But now is time for blapper mc blapface. So:: I Need help deciding between Sonic, Time, Electric or Mental. Can you share pro/con and what is your preference and why? Have theme in mind that would fit all of them concept wise. And I can't decide ATM. They all seem to have good synergy. I want as non squishy blapper I can get. Want to be in melee, right up in their grills, crushing their hopes and dreams with my shear awesomeness of blastering. Any input and advice and builds is greatly appreciated my fellow blaster kin.

I have wondered this exact same thing myself. If you take a look on COH Thunderspy server they allow buff sets (ie FF, Thermal, Cold, Sonic) which have buff shields to apply the main % buff to other players. And it applies half the % amount upon the caster. So you can actually use them and not IMO, waste power picks. Its a great Idea to me. I dont see that it would OP these characters at all. I actually find it a great mechanic and great for RP purposes. IMO for those sets it allows for another very unique mechanic and playstyle. Why cant a FF bubbler put bubbles on themselves as OP stated other than PFF where you cant attack with it on? Personally I have not played many of these sets for this exact reason. So this is my 2 cents of input to ask the GMs to PLEASE look into this change.

Illusion noob planning my build. Still debating in my head what secondary I want to go with (reading forums presents to many good options). But I'm mostly set on taking superior invisibility for personal reasons. Question is :: what other stealth powers can you run with it? IE: group invis, shadow fall, fade, steamy mist, artic fog. What can run in tandem with superior invis? Are any of these options better than superior invis for def/res they provide? And will powers like Super speed or sprint with celerity add additional benefit? Or are they overkill redundant and not necessary. What are pros/cons of each power? What if any can effect pets? And What do you personally prefer and why? Thanks in advance for helping an atl-a-holic noob out.

I would like to see a couple powers in Mind Control get an update. But as for mass hypnosis, why not make it a pulsing sleep, like static field in electric. Or make it an aoe disorient. Something to give it more value and help mind players out with aoe control.

Anyone able to link the old post regarding energy assault?

Oh man. Didn't mean to cause trouble with my noob questions.. I actually thought you went Invis so you would also have the better stealth option along with Def. Sounded cool to me. I like how your thought works on slotting them though. Im a noob who sucks at builds and has severe alt itis. So you've given me some ideas to float around my head about builds.

Nice build my dude. Can you elaborate on the Stealth/Invis thought. You use Stealth only as Mule and Run Invis for the DEF. So i'm guessing Invis only loses the standard/un slotted DEF in combat? Why is it not better to use Stealth then if it keeps half its DEF value in combat? Is that a personal choice or made due to slotting restraints?

I would like to thank Camel for once again feeding my alt-itis. I was casually reading through the forums while I was #2 ing and then BOOM... now I realize I need some CRUNCH in my life. I feel a void in me that needs to be filled. How much Inf will I be a spending on this one?

So after many alts I finally got my first level 50 and I've been having a BLAST. Now on to learning how to craft a build. I have a lot of questions and i'm not sure if i'm on the right track. I'm honestly a bit overwhelmed. Not only at what sets to picks and how to slot, but also how to afford them. I'm sitting at around 50 million influence at the moment. And around 324 merits. Any tips on the fastest way to afford a build without a farmer? For sets sold at merit vendor is it better to farm merits to get them or build up influence and buy recipes/enhancements? I'd appreciate any feedback or suggestions. I was playing around in Mids and picked some sets that looked like what I was after. But looking at my totals it seems off from what i've seen on other builds. Thanks in advance for any help. Freezer Geezer - Blaster (Ice Blast).mxd Hero Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.6.0.7 https://github.com/ImaginaryDevelopment/imaginary-hero-designer Click this DataLink to open the build! Freezer Geezer: Level 50 Mutation Blaster Primary Power Set: Ice Blast Secondary Power Set: Ice Manipulation Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Leadership Power Pool: Fighting Ancillary Pool: Cold Mastery Hero Profile: Level 1: Ice Bolt -- Dvs-Acc/Dmg(A), Dvs-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Dvs-Dmg/Rchg(3), Dvs-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Dvs-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Dvs-Hold%(40) Level 1: Chilblain -- Dvs-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Dvs-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Dvs-Dmg/Rchg(7), Dvs-Hold%(46) Level 2: Ice Blast -- Dvs-Acc/Dmg(A), Dvs-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Dvs-Dmg/Rchg(9), Dvs-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), Dvs-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Dvs-Hold%(40) Level 4: Frost Breath -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(13), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(15), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(15), Range-I(43) Level 6: Ice Sword -- GldStr-Acc/Dmg/End/Rech(A), GldStr-Dam/End/Rech(17), GldStr-Dam/Rech(17), GldStr-Acc/Dmg(19), GldStr-%Dam(48) Level 8: Freeze Ray -- SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsWrt-Dmg/Rchg(19), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(21), SprBlsWrt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), SprBlsWrt-Rchg/Dmg%(43) Level 10: Frigid Protection -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(23), EndMod-I(25) Level 12: Super Jump -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A) Level 14: Ice Storm -- Ann-Acc/Dmg(A), Ann-Dmg/Rchg(25), Ann-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), Ann-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), Ann-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Ann-ResDeb%(29) Level 16: Combat Jumping -- Krm-Def/EndRdx(A), Krm-ResKB(46) Level 18: Bitter Ice Blast -- SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBrr-Dmg/Rchg(31), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), SprDfnBrr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), SprDfnBrr-Rchg/+Status Protect(43) Level 20: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(36), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(40) Level 22: Tactics -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(46), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(50) Level 24: Ice Patch -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 26: Bitter Freeze Ray -- Acc-I(A), Dmg-I(36), Dmg-I(36), Dmg-I(37), RechRdx-I(37), Empty(48) Level 28: Boxing -- PlvFst-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A) Level 30: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(37), StdPrt-ResKB(39) Level 32: Blizzard -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(33), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(33), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(34), Rgn-Knock%(34) Level 35: Snow Storm -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 38: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(39), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(39), LucoftheG-Def(45) Level 41: Frozen Armor -- ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(A), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(42), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(42), ShlWal-Def(42), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(50) Level 44: Hoarfrost -- NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(A), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(45), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(45), NmnCnv-Heal(50) Level 47: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A) Level 49: Hibernate -- Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(A) Level 1: Brawl -- PlvFst-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A) Level 1: Defiance Level 1: Quick Form 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 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I(A) Level 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A) Level 2: Health -- NmnCnv-Heal(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(48) Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A) Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A) ------------

For all powersets that allow you to shield others (FF, thermal, cold, Sonic,)... Anyway to allow the caster to also receive shields? Could be at half value as cast on others. Others get 10% def/res and caster gets 5%. Seems like a wasted power or a strange ability that a Hero/Villian can buff others but not themselves. And I can think of a few toons that I would like to make and would fit theme/RP wise with these changes. IE.. would be cool to have a psychic blast def/Corr or mind controller with FF powers. Where they use mental ability to shield themselves. Seems to me would be a helpful and very useful change.

Played the past year or so on here trying every other AT through numerous alts. Decided it was time to roll a PB. I am looking for any advice or leveling builds to help me get started and figure this out. Any tips or advice for playstyle. Melee vs ranged. Nova/dwarf forms. Any powers must have or skipable? What pool powers work best or synergize well. Also I find it a bit weird that this is the only AT with a special enemy in groups that deal so much extra damage. What is the best way to deal with that? I appreciate any help or advice.

Been looking at Doms for a while now. After reading the "playing Doms wrong" post I think I'm finally beginning to understand the AT. So that being said I've decided on Mind primary. But I'm stuck on secondary choice. Thoughts were Dark/soul, elec/mu, or energy/?. I've looked at other posts and have leaning towards dark or energy bc of power up and the +special. But electric seems like fun also. Either one of these 3 secondaries can fit a theme I have. Can anyone who has played these secondaries give me some insight as to how they play. The good/bad etc. I know any of them can work and be good. They all seem to synergize with mind and have a mix of melee range attacks. Would like to hear any thoughts to help me decide. And if anyone has a build they can share would be great.

Any tips on best way to slot this?

Rolling my first stalker. Decided on Staff/Rad. Any help appreciated. 1st, How important is tough/weave? Are they skipable? Seems most builds I look at take them. 2nd, Since you can use other stealth powers, how beneficial would adding hide+stealth? Does that give full invisible? Is it worth the pick or Overkill? 3rd, on my Squishies for TP I usually go SJ/CJ. Is CJ needed since 2ndary gives mez protection? I like the jump control but not sure if I'd need it on this build. Last, was thinking about going body mastery, not sure what powers are good. Does laser beam eyes offer good def debuff and how is dmg? And how good are SC and FA? Thanks for any help and insight

Have a theme for a new character. Will be my first scrapper. Want to use Psi Melee and Force of will pool. Not sure on secondary. Had originally thought Bio or Rad? What is better on scrapper though... Res or Def? Any secondaries that might synergize well or that push max survivability?

So I'm currently lvling up my ice/ice/cold blaster, and I read a post in melee AT that I cant seem to find again about frozen aura. The comment said you can slot frozen aura with KD enhancement and use it like foot stomp. This was in reference to the ice melee set. But...would this be something you could do on a blaster? Anyone smarter or more knowledgeable than me able to answer this for me? If this is true then it would change my whole thought process for ice Manipulation and ice melee sets.

I've decided for my first tanker to be a Rad/Dark/Soul. Anyone able to help me get a sample/lvling build together so I have something to work off of. I know most powers I'm taking after looking over other posts. I just have a hard time figuring out at what lvl to select powers, and how to slot the armor powers (mostly play squishies) I would like to have a build able to exempt down if possible as well. Thanks in advance

Thank you for all the good info. After all this time and lots of other alts I've decided to try I'll/dark. Anyone have a build they can share for so.e inspiration and further help?

Can anyone share a build for Ill/dark? Thinking this will be my cherry popper into illusion and I would like something to get me started. Thanks

Bentley, can you share a sample build. You've peaked my interest.

I know alot of people have suggestions and there are probably a good amount that would be great. However, I Ran across this video recently and am wondering if servers can share codes so we can have this. Shouldn't be too hard right? This just looks to damn awesome. And I'm here on homecoming so don't want to change servers. Come on devs. Hook us up. Please.