Force Redux

What anime is this? Demon Slayer?

I'm partial to Spines

It's still a good idea. The damage cap is still way out of reach for pets even with all three powers in effect.

So I'll opine that some sets would only need one or two of their powers to also affect the user, and that's it. It would be entirely balanced to help those sets stay abreast of changes over time with other sets that clearly are outperforming them in some capacity. Clearly allowing every buff power to be self-affecting is entirely not balanced, but also not needed. As follows, here are my suggestions: The sets that probably are the biggest candidates for a little self-buffing are the "shield' sets, such as: Force Field Sonic Resonation Thermal Radiation Cold Manipulation All of these would benefit from a reduced-benefit 'splash' from their two shields. Perhaps anywhere from 33% to 50% value. And that's it. They don't need Forge or other buffs to be self-affecting, just give them some benefit from their shields and I think that would be balanced. Some other sets that could also provide some minor benefit to the user are: Kinetics - allow them to receive a partial benefit from their Increase Density. Empathy - allow them to receive a partial benefit from Fortitude. Pain Domination - allow them to receive a partial benefit from Enforced Morale and also make this power an AoE as with Kinetic's Increase Density. Poison - allow this to get the same treatment as Trick Arrow (i.e. review those debuffs, and allow Alkaloid to be an AoE heal instead of ST or be an untargeted cone ala Nature) The sets from my experience that don't need any self-buffing beyond what they might already do (or not): Trick Arrow Time Manipulation Dark Miasma Electrical Affinity Nature Affinity Radiation Emission Storm Summoning Traps Just my 2 INF.

Yes. I've used it as well as other epics. While it doesn't have a shield, bonfire provides significant mitigation and damage. But it does require a KD IO for this performance.

Very welcome! If in the future you get Void Judgement you will have two similar nukes!

Okay, just went over the build. Its built very different from how I normally do things, but that's not bad, just part of the beauty of the game. You're just shy of Ranged softcap, which is good. I like that. Dark's -ToHit makes up the differnce and then some. Solid. No Wild Bastion? Its a strong absorb power and I think core to the Nature set...why not? As a Defender I'd take that over Blackstar (and yes, Blackstar is lovely).

Straw man argument. I don't think anyone here has argued for blanket self buffing. Reasonable suggestions have revolved around only allowing some buffs at a reduced amount. Let's leave the hyperbole at the door, it brings nothing to the discussion.

How's this project coming along? 🙂

Ah... Well that's good news!

I haven't forgotten. On my list for tomorrow!

What changes were there? I didn't pick up anything on the patch notes...😳

I suspect the proc review will focus on damage. That's just my gut. Hopefully any review will also see about improving some non damage procs like sleep or immob procs... 🤔🧐🙂

My best guess would be that damage procs beyond the first in a power may have diminished returns...

/em holdtorch Rest in peace, hero.

I'll try to look at this in Mid's later this week 🙂

Thank you!

Group Fly is too slow for the pylon chase. I typically don't summon my pets til we're in the bowl for the above mentioned reasons. Until then I lean on my secondary to support the league. Another reason Group Fly needs a rework. Please, devs. Teleport, Energy Melee, Trick Arrow...all modern day miracles. Can we get Flight Pool attended to as well? 😁😁😁

@Luminara would you know the macro image for EMP Arrow? I can't look it up right now, but it's the only thing I need since I mostly use it defensively, on my own position. Everything else I manually target. 🙂

It's as much skill as Dark Miasma... I mean there are way more "easy button" power sets or ATs in the game than TA builds. But to reach their own. I hope you continue to enjoy your hero! I had PBU but didn't notice ANY number value changes for Flash Arrow...so...☹️

Hi. Are you sold on the Fighting Pool? I know it's bog standard for many folks but I have never taken it and can still cap out on my support builds, usually for range or S/L. If you aren't married to it, you could free up power and slot choices...

Welcome home! Pet AI is massively improved!

I love this

I always love to see Cold support in my teams

I go like this with Hybrid: MMs: Support Controller: Control Defenders: Assault double hit Tankers: Assault double hit Stalkers: Assault damage buff Sentinel: Assault damage buff I don't play the other ATs, but you get the idea.