Axe/Shield Need help building

[Lordenization]

I want to preface this that I have 0 clue what I am doing but I cobbled a build together and... Yeah, its not pretty and I would like some help on it from people who actually know how to theorycraft since I am a brain-dead idiot when it comes to it

 

Basically I want to get a Axe/Shield Scrapper with as much DPS as possible with some def/res to do solo and some support to do teams when I need to.[EDIT: Now that I think about with the name and whatnot, we could do with some KB/KD as well for the lulz] I only used IOs as a base but might replace with SOs while I am leveling

 

I would also like to get an 'end-game' build for it with set IOs/Incarnates but I'd rather settle with this atm

 

Again, I must re-iterate, I am a brain-dead idiot when it comes to making builds/theorycrafting so any help that I can get on making this better like getting diff. pools, epic pools, diff. assortment on the enhancement slots will be greatly appreciated

 

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Banana Knight: Level 50 Mutation Scrapper

Primary Power Set: Battle Axe

Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense

Power Pool: Leaping

Power Pool: Fighting

Power Pool: Leadership

Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery

 

Hero Profile:

Level 1: Beheader -- Dmg-I(A), RechRdx-I(3), EndRdx-I(5), Acc-I(7), RechRdx-I(39)

Level 1: Deflection -- ResDam-I(A), EndRdx-I(7), DefBuff-I(11)

Level 2: Chop -- Dmg-I(A), RechRdx-I(3), EndRdx-I(5), Acc-I(9), RechRdx-I(42)

Level 4: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)

Level 6: Combat Jumping -- DefBuff-I(A), DefBuff-I(46)

Level 8: True Grit -- ResDam-I(A), ResDam-I(19), ResDam-I(46)

Level 10: Swoop -- Dmg-I(A), RechRdx-I(13), EndRdx-I(15), Acc-I(17), RechRdx-I(40)

Level 12: Gash -- Dmg-I(A), RechRdx-I(13), EndRdx-I(15), Acc-I(17), RechRdx-I(40)

Level 14: Kick -- EndRdx-I(A), Dmg-I(34)

Level 16: Tough -- ResDam-I(A), EndRdx-I(19), EndRdx-I(31), ResDam-I(34)

Level 18: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(25), EndRdx-I(46)

Level 20: Whirling Axe -- Dmg-I(A), RechRdx-I(21), EndRdx-I(23), Acc-I(23), RechRdx-I(43)

Level 22: Phalanx Fighting -- DefBuff-I(A), DefBuff-I(34), DefBuff-I(37)

Level 24: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(25), EndRdx-I(33)

Level 26: Cleave -- Dmg-I(A), RechRdx-I(27), EndRdx-I(27), Acc-I(43)

Level 28: Grant Cover -- DefBuff-I(A), EndRdx-I(29), EndRdx-I(29), DefBuff-I(50)

Level 30: Tactics -- EndRdx-I(A), ToHit-I(31), EndRdx-I(33), ToHit-I(36), ToHit-I(37)

Level 32: Maneuvers -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(33), EndRdx-I(37)

Level 35: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36), RechRdx-I(40)

Level 38: One with the Shield -- ResDam-I(A), EndMod-I(39), EndMod-I(39)

Level 41: Physical Perfection -- EndMod-I(A), Heal-I(42), EndMod-I(43)

Level 44: Pendulum -- Dmg-I(A), RechRdx-I(45), EndRdx-I(45), Acc-I(45), RechRdx-I(50)

Level 47: Shield Charge -- Dmg-I(A), RechRdx-I(48), EndRdx-I(48), Range-I(48)

Level 49: Weave -- DefBuff-I(A), EndRdx-I(50)

Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(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 -- Run-I(A)

Level 2: Rest -- Heal-I(A)

Level 4: Ninja Run

Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)

Level 2: Health -- Heal-I(A), Heal-I(21), Heal-I(42)

Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)

Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), EndMod-I(9), EndMod-I(11), EndMod-I(31), EndMod-I(36)

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[Murcielago]

Added a few powers that were crucial to your player and moved some slots around. Battle Agility adds your ranged and aoe defense and I dropped assault and tactics to shore up your defense and resistance. I added the Steadfast Protection: Resistance/Defense IO to your build, it is super cheap to get, 50 reward merits, and adds a ton of utility to your build. Also don't call yourself a brain dead idiot, that's not nice. :p

 

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[Lordenization]

Thank you very much, and just fyi, I'm always into self-deprecating humor so no need to feel bad about me calling myself an idiot :P. I wasn't entirely to sure about the assault/tactics myself and didn't know if I needed the extra dmg/to hit or not and I also completely forgot about Battle Agility. Also I think that steadfast prot costs 20 reward merits, since its a yellow so even better

[Lordenization]

Ok, so I edited the build for end-game usage I dont think its perfect and could use some adjusting but I feel pretty solid about this, I am up for changing some things if need be for better defense/resist or just out-right ignoring KB on it (since I do have a KB set on it) but basically with it I wanna max out my end. recovery, my recharge, and my usage of end. along with maximum damage (as much as I can without sacrificing the before-mentioned) as well as my resist/defense

 

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Banana Miner: Level 50 Mutation Scrapper

Primary Power Set: Battle Axe

Secondary Power Set: Shield Defense

Power Pool: Leaping

Power Pool: Fighting

Power Pool: Leadership

Ancillary Pool: Body Mastery

 

Hero Profile:

Level 1: Chop -- SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprCrtStr-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), SprCrtStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), SprCrtStr-Rchg/+50% Crit(39)

Level 1: Deflection -- Rct-Def(A), Rct-Def/EndRdx(7), Rct-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Rct-EndRdx/Rchg(39), Rct-Def/Rchg(39), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(48)

Level 2: Battle Agility -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(3), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(5), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(9)

Level 4: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)

Level 6: Gash -- OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg(A), OvrFrc-End/Rech(13), OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg/End(15), OvrFrc-Dmg/End/Rech(15), OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg/End/Rech(37), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(46)

Level 8: True Grit -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), Mrc-Heal(17), ImpArm-ResDam(17), ImpArm-ResPsi(19)

Level 10: Swoop -- TchofDth-Acc/Dmg(A), TchofDth-Dmg/EndRdx(37), TchofDth-Dmg/Rchg(40), TchofDth-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), TchofDth-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), TchofDth-Dam%(46)

Level 12: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(13)

Level 14: Kick -- Acc-I(A)

Level 16: Tough -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), ImpArm-ResDam(19), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(31), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(34)

Level 18: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(25)

Level 20: Whirling Axe -- Arm-Dmg(A), Arm-Dam%(21), ClvBlo-Acc/Dmg(23), ClvBlo-Dmg/EndRdx(23), ClvBlo-Dmg/Rchg(36), ClvBlo-Acc/Rchg(43)

Level 22: Phalanx Fighting -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A)

Level 24: Weave -- GifoftheA-Def/EndRdx(A), GifoftheA-Def(25), GifoftheA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31), GifoftheA-Def/Rchg(33)

Level 26: Cleave -- FrcFdb-Dmg/KB(A), FrcFdb-Acc/KB(27), FrcFdb-Rchg/KB(27), FrcFdb-Rchg/EndRdx(43), FrcFdb-Dmg/EndRdx/KB(48), FrcFdb-Rechg%(50)

Level 28: Combat Jumping -- Rct-ResDam%(A), Rct-Def(29), Rct-Def/EndRdx(29), Rct-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50)

Level 30: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(31), LucoftheG-Def(34), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(45)

Level 32: Pendulum -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(33), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(33), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Obl-%Dam(46)

Level 35: Shield Charge -- SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprScrStr-Dmg/Rchg(36), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), SprScrStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), SprScrStr-Rchg/+Crit(50)

Level 38: Build Up -- AdjTrg-Rchg(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(42), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(43)

Level 41: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A)

Level 44: Physical Perfection -- EnrMnp-EndMod(A), EnrMnp-EndMod/Rchg(48)

Level 47: Grant Cover -- EndRdx-I(A)

Level 49: One with the Shield -- ResDam-I(A)

Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(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 -- Run-I(A)

Level 2: Rest -- Heal-I(A)

Level 4: Ninja Run

Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)

Level 2: Health -- Prv-Absorb%(A), Prv-Heal(21), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(42)

Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)

Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(9), EndMod-I(11)

Level 50: Agility Core Paragon

Level 50: Mighty Radial Final Judgement

Level 50: Reactive Core Flawless Interface

Level 50: IDF Radial Superior Ally

Level 50: Ageless Core Epiphany

Level 50: Support Radial Embodiment

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[jbrown859]

Are Battle Axe and Warmace close enough that i could just use the same slotting basically?

[Lordenization]

Are Battle Axe and Warmace close enough that i could just use the same slotting basically?

 

I would say yes on Murcielago's slotting but with the same skills even, I would swap kick with boxing for obvious reasons

[marcussmythe]

Axe, Mace, and Broadsword are very similar.  Look at what attacks you want for your cycle (which will depend on +RCHG) and you can frankly pick for asthetic reasons as much as anything.

 

Mace in my experience shows better compared to the other two than its numbers would suggest - Smashing resistance seems less intense than Lethal (Lethal damage sets get a onock due to the large number of enemies with resistance - particularly anything robotic)

[Lordenization]

Ok, now I refined the 'end-game' build a bit with some research and reading some of the set bonuses, I changed Deflections to 4 Red Fortune/2 Steadfast because I don't need 2 separate reactive defense sets, changed Swoops entire set into a better set with Mako's Bite instead of Touch of Death for a better dmg buff and some other neato bonuses, Phys. Perfections IOs to a performance shifter, cause energy manip. is not that great and finally, changed manuevers IOs to one LotG (recharge) and 3 gifts for that sweet end. recovery and resists

 

Also, finally learned how to do this code thing so its easier to share my build

 

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[Lordenization]

And im back again with a minor update to it, I just realized that Overwhelming Force,that I had slotted into Gash, is a Holiday IO set which I dont want, so I replaced it with a much cheaper Kinetic Crash giving even more smash/lethal res. as well as some KB/KD resist

 

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[Murcielago]

You have more defense than you actually need, 45% is the softcap but a little more can't hurt to cover for any debuffs. You can switch out some of those defense bonuses for something else e.g. recharge, recov, regen, etc... Looks great though.