Katana/Rad improvement suggestions

[Zyter]

I had to piece this together from other sets since I couldn't find a katana/rad build. Are there any improvements I should consider, including the incarnate choices?

 

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Oishi : Level 50 Mutation Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Katana
Secondary Power Set: Radiation Armor
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Sting of the Wasp -- Hct-Dmg(A), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(3), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), Hct-Acc/Rchg(5), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Hct-Dam%(45)
Level 1: Alpha Barrier -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(7), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(7), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(9)
Level 2: Gamma Boost -- PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 4: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(11)
Level 6: Proton Armor -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(9), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(11), UnbGrd-Max HP%(13)
Level 8: Divine Avalanche -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(13), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(15), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(17)
Level 10: Fallout Shelter -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(19), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Ags-ResDam(21), Ags-Psi/Status(21)
Level 12: Super Speed -- BlsoftheZ-Travel(A)
Level 14: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(25), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(46)
Level 16: Radiation Therapy -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(25), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(27), Prv-Heal/Rchg(27), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(29), Prv-Absorb%(29)
Level 18: The Lotus Drops -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(31), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(33)
Level 20: Beta Decay -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A)
Level 22: Kick -- Empty(A)
Level 24: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(33), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(34), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(34), GldArm-3defTpProc(34)
Level 26: Soaring Dragon -- SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprCrtStr-Dmg/Rchg(36), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), SprCrtStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), SprCrtStr-Rchg/+50% Crit(37)
Level 28: Particle Shielding -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/Rchg(37), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(39)
Level 30: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(39)
Level 32: Golden Dragonfly -- SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprScrStr-Dmg/Rchg(39), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), SprScrStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprScrStr-Rchg/+Crit(46)
Level 35: Moonbeam -- Apc-Dmg/Rchg(A), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Apc-Acc/Rchg(48), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Apc-Dam%(48)
Level 38: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(42), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(42), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(43), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(43), LucoftheG-Def(43)
Level 41: Shadow Meld -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(46), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 44: Ground Zero -- Obl-Dmg/Rchg(A), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(45)
Level 47: Build Up -- RctRtc-ToHit/Rchg(A), RctRtc-Pcptn(50), GssSynFr--Build%(50)
Level 49: Assault -- RechRdx-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 -- Clr-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Heal-I(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), Pnc-Heal/+End(23)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(23)
Level 50: Agility Core Paragon
Level 50: Void Core Final Judgement
Level 50: Reactive Core Flawless Interface
Level 50: Longbow Core Superior Ally
Level 50: Barrier Core Epiphany
Level 50: Assault Core Embodiment
Level 35: Quick Form
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Edit: The enhancement in Assault was a misclick, it will be Endurance Reduction.

Edited November 5, 2019 by Zyter

[City_of_Jedi]

Frostweaver would approve, I suspect.  It appears to be competently slotted.  (I can't comment on Incarnate picks because I have no experience with that).

 

The only thing I can suggest is to put enhancement boosters in Hasten, although I assume the plan was to do that. 

 

 

[Zyter]

53 minutes ago, City_of_Jedi said:

Frostweaver would approve, I suspect.  It appears to be competently slotted.  (I can't comment on Incarnate picks because I have no experience with that).

 

The only thing I can suggest is to put enhancement boosters in Hasten, although I assume the plan was to do that. 

 

 

Thank you.

 

Yes, the /Rad side was actually from a post Frostweaver was theorycrafting in to help a Claws/Rad build with improvements. I guess my main concerns are end usage of katana and the end recovery of rad. I'm new to both sets and was wondering if Ageless Core Epiphany would be needed vs Barrier Core Epiphany.

 

I had to pass on Flashing Steel to squeeze everything else in, but I think I can live without it even though all katana builds seem to have it. It would be nice to have if exemping to very low levels, but I think the 10% damage increase from Assault would outweigh FS's usefulness overall.

 

I had a little wiggle room on slots and wanted to know if putting 6 in maneuvers would be better spent in some other defensive/resistance slot.

 

Finally, it seems I can slot a Force Feedback: Chance for +Recharge in Soaring Dragon and/or Golden Dragonfly. Would it be worth it to lose an ATE in those for FF's, maybe even switching out one of those ATE sets to The Lotus Drops or Divine Avalanche?

 

This pretty much covers the areas I was unsure about.

[City_of_Jedi]

8 hours ago, Zyter said:

theorycrafting in to help a Claws/Rad build with improvements.

 

That was me.  😋 

 

I specifically asked Frostweaver for his help, and he was very gracious in offering his time and expertise.  I saw you had no replies and thought I'd give the build a quick look out of the same spirit of generosity.  Note, however, that I do not have the same level of expertise.  I am not the person to turn to for high-end optimization of IO builds, as this is something I have never manged to accomplish due unrelenting alt-itis.  

 

8 hours ago, Zyter said:

I had to pass on Flashing Steel to squeeze everything else in

 

The loss of Flashing Steel is unfortunate but not devastating.  You'd want to have that while leveling, obviously. 

 

 

8 hours ago, Zyter said:

I guess my main concerns are end usage of katana and the end recovery of rad.

 

You have Gamma Boost and Particle Shielding to help with that.  These are advantages that not every set has. 

 

 

8 hours ago, Zyter said:

Finally, it seems I can slot a Force Feedback: Chance for +Recharge in Soaring Dragon and/or Golden Dragonfly

 

You're looking at 18.16% proc chance for Soaring Dragon and 6.43% for Golden Dragonfly according to the proc calculator (which comes from the PPM list).  Doesn't seem worth it to me. 

 

 

8 hours ago, Zyter said:

This pretty much covers the areas I was unsure about.

 

As for your other concerns, my advice is to get someone else's advice.  I feel it's generally unwise for me to comment outside of my discipline. 

 

Edited November 6, 2019 by City_of_Jedi
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[Elia87]

Any updates on katana/rad build? Any final version?

[InvaderStych]

Well, not exactly.

 

I never quite landed on build for my Kat/Rad, though I am considering circling back to it for [Reasons].  Here's some of my thoughts on Rad armor from a while a ago; scroll down-thread for some excellent counter-points and a build from another player.

 

 

[Elia87]

Sadly I didn't find anything worth my tastes..i wanted to include in my build Meltdown and Ground zero..i tried to make a build but i end up with only 40%melee, 26 ranged and 23% aoe defense..not sure if it's good anyway or not  x.x

[Elia87]

On 11/1/2021 at 2:15 PM, Elia87 said:

Sadly I didn't find anything worth my tastes..i wanted to include in my build Meltdown and Ground zero..i tried to make a build but i end up with only 40%melee, 26 ranged and 23% aoe defense..not sure if it's good anyway or not  x.x

Any kind soul willing to help? Please?

[InvaderStych]

Can you post what you've worked up?  Posted builds tend to get more advice/tips/comments in these threads. 🙂

 

That said ...

 

I don't think my build will be all that helpful for you as I am likely dropping GZ in favor of tLD (*) and worked more on resists under some defense while leaning into DA or Shadow Meld to conditionally bolster defense.  Here's a current draft though just in case it gives you any ideas.  Drop Teleport if you're not into CT for CJ (and the 5th LotG), could swap in GZ for tLD although keeping both means moving slots around.  The idea here was to leverage Ageless for recharge and DDR, but I don't think I like building such that an iPower is needed, so that might change too.

 

I'm not overly happy with this result just yet.  Considering a Hover/EvM/Combat Teleport version, but that's another story.

 

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I'm not sure how I broke it several months ago, but in-game it was never really finished anyway so .... 🤷‍♂️ Even unfinished Kat/Rad carves up AVs, a better player could do quite a bit with the combo.

 

* - Ground Zero is a fantastic power, and when I was playing this toon regularly it kept both GZ and tLD, but I was never happy with the 3s activation time - it just doesn't flow with Katana very well, one can fit a *lot* of tLDs into the downtime of GZ, and I needed to make space for my personal "must have" - combat teleport.  I am by no means saying anyone else should do what I did and go either/or on those powers. EDIT: Apparently the live version still has GZ, suffice to say I go back and forth on this one.

Edited November 5, 2021 by InvaderStych

[Crystal87]

On 11/5/2021 at 2:21 PM, InvaderStych said:

Can you post what you've worked up?  Posted builds tend to get more advice/tips/comments in these threads. 🙂

 

That said ...

 

I don't think my build will be all that helpful for you as I am likely dropping GZ in favor of tLD (*) and worked more on resists under some defense while leaning into DA or Shadow Meld to conditionally bolster defense.  Here's a current draft though just in case it gives you any ideas.  Drop Teleport if you're not into CT for CJ (and the 5th LotG), could swap in GZ for tLD although keeping both means moving slots around.  The idea here was to leverage Ageless for recharge and DDR, but I don't think I like building such that an iPower is needed, so that might change too.

 

I'm not overly happy with this result just yet.  Considering a Hover/EvM/Combat Teleport version, but that's another story.

 

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I'm not sure how I broke it several months ago, but in-game it was never really finished anyway so .... 🤷‍♂️ Even unfinished Kat/Rad carves up AVs, a better player could do quite a bit with the combo.

 

* - Ground Zero is a fantastic power, and when I was playing this toon regularly it kept both GZ and tLD, but I was never happy with the 3s activation time - it just doesn't flow with Katana very well, one can fit a *lot* of tLDs into the downtime of GZ, and I needed to make space for my personal "must have" - combat teleport.  I am by no means saying anyone else should do what I did and go either/or on those powers. EDIT: Apparently the live version still has GZ, suffice to say I go back and forth on this one.

here's the build i tried to make

 

https://www.midsreborn.com/builds/download.php?uc=1349&c=658&a=1316&f=HEX&dc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