Ice Control feeling Thorny

[nekkidtruth]

Hey folks!

 

Looking to get some feedback on my build. I was going to go and test it on Pineapple but...I feel like it's going to under perform. Any tweaks or recommendations would be very greatly appreciated!

 

Edit: I should mention some of the goals I'm looking to achieve are S/L soft cap or as close to as possible. Perma-Hasten and Perma-Dom.

 

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Level 50 Mutation Dominator
Primary Power Set: Ice Control
Secondary Power Set: Thorny Assault
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Ice Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Block of Ice -- Lck-%Hold(A), Lck-Acc/Rchg(3), UnbCns-Dam%(3), UnbCns-Acc/Rchg(5), UnbCns-Hold/Rchg(5)
Level 1: Thorny Darts -- Dcm-Build%(A), Apc-Dam%(7), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(7), Apc-Dmg(9), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Apc-Dmg/Rchg(11)
Level 2: Frostbite -- PcnoftheT--Rchg%(A), PcnoftheT-Acc/Slow(11)
Level 4: Fling Thorns -- Ann-ResDeb%(A), Ann-Acc/Dmg(15), Ann-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Ann-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17)
Level 6: Arctic Air -- SprDmnGrs-Rchg/Fiery Orb(A), SprDmnGrs-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(17), SprDmnGrs-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(19), SprDmnGrs-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(19), SprDmnGrs-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(21), SprDmnGrs-EndRdx/Rchg(21)
Level 8: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(23)
Level 10: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 12: Ice Slick -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 14: Tough -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(23), GldArm-3defTpProc(25), GldArm-End/Res(25), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(27)
Level 16: Build Up -- GssSynFr--ToHit(A), GssSynFr--Build%(27), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(29), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(29), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(31), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(31)
Level 18: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(31), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(33), Rct-ResDam%(33), LucoftheG-Def(33)
Level 20: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 22: Thorn Burst -- SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(A), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(34), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(34), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36)
Level 24: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(36), Ksm-ToHit+(37)
Level 26: Glacier -- SprAscoft-Rchg/+Dmg%(A), SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(37), SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(37), SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(39), SprAscoft-EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprAscoft-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(39)
Level 28: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 30: Thorntrops -- PcnoftheT--Rchg%(A)
Level 32: Jack Frost -- ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(A), CaltoArm-+Def(Pets)(40), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(40), CaltoArm-Acc/Dmg(40), SvrRgh-PetResDam(42), EdcoftheM-PetDef(42)
Level 35: Sleet -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A), TchofLadG-DefDeb(42), TchofLadG-DefDeb/Rchg(43), TchofLadG-%Dam(43)
Level 38: Super Speed -- Clr-Stlth(A)
Level 41: Hoarfrost -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(43), Pnc-Heal(45), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(45), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(45), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(46)
Level 44: Frozen Armor -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(46), LucoftheG-Def(46)
Level 47: Ice Storm -- SprFrzBls-Rchg/ImmobProc(A), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(48), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(48), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx(48), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(50), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50)
Level 49: Flash Freeze -- CaloftheS-Heal%(A), CaloftheS-Acc/Rchg(50)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Domination 
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 -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run 
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(13)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(13)
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Edited November 9, 2019 by nekkidtruth
Clarification

[oedipus_tex]

I don't believe this is a perma-dom build but I'm not a perfect expert.

 

General stuff:

• Overall: Drop any"Chance of -Recharge" procs. They are terrible and you won't need any extra -Recharge anyway, Ice has more than enough to exceed caps.
• Block of Ice: Change to x4 Basilisk's Gaze. If you'll be using this as an attack add 1 Hami O Acc/Dam and one Damage IO from wherever
• Fling Thorns: Probably should be x5 Positron's Blast (plus its cheap) for +recharge
• Arctic Air: Swap to Coercise Persuasion x6
• Assault: Drop completely, not worth the end cost
• Ripper:/Thorn Barrage Why skip these? I'm not familiar with the powers but it looks like at least one would be a good place for a Force Feedback: Chance for +Recharge. Are the DPAs that bad?
• Flash Freeze: If you must take this, put a Chance to Placate here so at least it has a chance to do something interesting. Won't matter much with Arctic Air running though, I guess., since AA cancels Placate (annoying 😛 ).

 

 

[nekkidtruth]

Thanks so much for the tips! I'll apply these changes and see where that puts me with regards to my goals 🙂

 

Ripper and Thorn Barrage specifically, I'm leaning more towards range and AoE's. If that makes sense?

[mbre2006]

4 hours ago, oedipus_tex said:

I don't believe this is a perma-dom build but I'm not a perfect expert.

He has permadom in that build. Barely. 

I normally recommend getting domination to perma before relying on hasten to give you that extra boost.

You capped hitpoints. Very impressive.

I normally gripe about why doms try to go for resist/def when you can literally stop an enemy in their traps, but overall you did a good job with those numbers. I would much rather you focus on increasing your damage because your build lacks any major burst damage. I guess for a team it wouldn't be noticeable. 

Your end usage is going to be horrible, Without factoring in attack chains you're going to eat a lot of end.

Two slotting stamina just for the increase movement speed is a waste when you have a travel power. just enhance the IO and you're good. 

Hasten only needs one slot. 

I take back what I said about capping hitpoints. You had hoarfrost on. Without it you're at 1200. Still decent tho good job.

 

Overall. If you're standing still not attacking, these numbers look great. In battle...good luck with endurance.  

Edited November 10, 2019 by mbre2006

[Demon Shell]

Dominators certainly have a lot of endurance to throw around, with Domination refilling your endurance bar every time it's activated. But, if I may, my Dom (Ice/Earth) has a total toggle cost of 1.5 endurance a second. It was rough leveling (and I have the 3 Health procs and the +end proc along with a standard end mod in Stamina), but when I got some 30 IOs things evened out. At 50 I lost a lot of end redux for set bonuses, but with the increased recharge giving me more Dominations it balanced out to around the same. It feels good, but if I miss a Domination I don't have nearly enough endurance to wait for the next cycle while in combat (which is why I have Frenzy, so I can force a Domination).

 

With SS off, which I would hope you'd have off in combat, you're still at nearly 2.0 end a second on toggles. That's going to be hell to level and considering how close I'm flying to the sun on my build, you may need Ageless just to keep yourself going.

[nekkidtruth]

All very good suggestion and feedback. Much appreciated.

 

I'm going to take another stab at the build as some of the suggestions mentioned first cause a slotting issue for me. I think I may take a look at some Ice/* builds to get some ideas because sadly, Thorny Assault builds are rather scarce.

 

I wouldn't be opposed to looking at/trying someone else's build if they feel so inclined to share or make an attempt at one 🙂

 

I'll be back with a revised build. Right now I fear this might not be as awesome as it sounded in my head LOL

[mbre2006]

24 minutes ago, nekkidtruth said:

All very good suggestion and feedback. Much appreciated.

 

I'm going to take another stab at the build as some of the suggestions mentioned first cause a slotting issue for me. I think I may take a look at some Ice/* builds to get some ideas because sadly, Thorny Assault builds are rather scarce.

 

I wouldn't be opposed to looking at/trying someone else's build if they feel so inclined to share or make an attempt at one 🙂

 

I'll be back with a revised build. Right now I fear this might not be as awesome as it sounded in my head LOL

I can make a good build for you. Are you trying to be a melee dom, all around dom, or range dom? 

Are you able to afford Purps and ATOs?

Do you want hasten in your build or no? I ask this because some builds I don't have hasten and I do just fine. Especially with the incarnate ability that offers recharge.

What travel power do you prefer?

Edited November 10, 2019 by mbre2006

[nekkidtruth]

I just finished a Version 2 of my build. I changed a bit around and went full out with the expensive stuff.

 

Edit: Sorry just saw this @mbre2006 I would love to see what you might come up with! Hasten isn't necessary, I just wanted it to help with perma-dom.  I am rather accustomed to Hasten in most of my builds though. Cost of IO's is not a concern. I can get what I need 🙂 Travel power doesn't make a huge difference to me. As long as I can get to where I need to get to quickly! Thanks! I'm not sure if I want to be full range or melee. I think ranged but melee capable if I have to get in close.

23 minutes ago, mbre2006 said:

I can make a good build for you. Are you trying to be a melee dom, all around dom, or range dom? 

Are you able to afford Purps and ATOs?

Do you want hasten in your build or no? I ask this because some builds I don't have hasten and I do just fine. Especially with the incarnate ability that offers recharge.

What travel power do you prefer?

 

Couldn't decide on a final power choice and my slotting could possibly be rearranged if it were to benefit the build. Thoughts?

 

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Level 50 Mutation Dominator
Primary Power Set: Ice Control
Secondary Power Set: Thorny Assault
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Leaping
Ancillary Pool: Ice Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Block of Ice -- BslGaz-Acc/Hold(A), BslGaz-Acc/Rchg(5), BslGaz-Slow%(5), BslGaz-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(7)
Level 1: Thorny Darts -- Apc-Dam%(A), Apc-Dmg(31), Apc-Dmg/Rchg(31), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(37)
Level 2: Frostbite -- Ann-ResDeb%(A)
Level 4: Fling Thorns -- Rgn-Knock%(A), Rgn-Dmg(13), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(13), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(29), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29)
Level 6: Arctic Air -- CrcPrs-Conf%(A), CrcPrs-Conf(7), CrcPrs-Conf/Rchg(9), CrcPrs-Acc/Conf/Rchg(9), CrcPrs-Acc/Rchg(11), CrcPrs-Conf/EndRdx(11)
Level 8: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 10: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 12: Ice Slick -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 14: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(15), GldArm-End/Res(15), UnbGrd-Max HP%(17)
Level 16: Build Up -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(17), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(21), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(25), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(27), GssSynFr--ToHit(27)
Level 18: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(19), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(19), LucoftheG-Def(21)
Level 20: Thorn Burst -- Arm-Dam%(A), Arm-Dmg(31), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(43), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(46)
Level 22: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(23), Ksm-ToHit+(23), LucoftheG-Def(25)
Level 24: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 26: Glacier -- Lck-%Hold(A)
Level 28: Super Speed -- WntGif-ResSlow(A)
Level 30: Impale -- SprAscoft-Rchg/+Dmg%(A), SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(37), SprAscoft-EndRdx/Rchg(37), SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(40), SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(46), SprAscoft-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(50)
Level 32: Jack Frost -- CaltoArm-+Def(Pets)(A), CaltoArm-Acc/Dmg(33), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(33), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(33), SvrRgh-PetResDam(34), SvrRgh-Acc/Dmg(34)
Level 35: Sleet -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A), TchofLadG-DefDeb/Rchg(36), TchofLadG-DefDeb/Rchg/EndRdx(36), TchofLadG-DefDeb(36)
Level 38: Thorn Barrage -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), GldJvl-Dam%(39), GldJvl-Acc/Dmg(39), GldJvl-Dam/Rech(39), GldJvl-Dam/End/Rech(40), Dcm-Build%(40)
Level 41: Hoarfrost -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Pnc-Heal(42), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(42), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(42), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(43), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(43)
Level 44: Frozen Armor -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(45), Rct-ResDam%(45), LucoftheG-Def(45)
Level 47: Ice Storm -- SprFrzBls-Rchg/ImmobProc(A), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(48), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx(50), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(50)
Level 49: [Empty] 
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Domination 
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 -- Clr-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run 
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(3)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), EndMod-I(3)
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Edited November 10, 2019 by nekkidtruth
Clarification

[oedipus_tex]

I made some potential revisions to the build, shared here:

 

A couple of comments overall:

• Apocalypse is an expensive purple. Unless you desperately need the +Recharge you can often get away with Thunderstrike, which sells for pennies and provides Ranged defense
• Impale should be slotted as an attack, not a control power
• You will need Knockback protection somewhere, I put it in Super Speed
• Hasten probably needs at least 2 slots
• Its better to put Positron's Blast in cone powers (Fling Thorns) and Ragnorak in spherical powers, because Posi has a +Range IO and Rag does not 

 

This build is very nearly capped to Smash/Lethal. 

 

 

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Level 50 Mutation Dominator
Primary Power Set: Ice Control
Secondary Power Set: Thorny Assault
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Leaping
Ancillary Pool: Ice Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Block of Ice -- BslGaz-Acc/Hold(A), BslGaz-Acc/Rchg(3), BslGaz-Slow%(3), BslGaz-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(5)
Level 1: Thorny Darts -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(7)
Level 2: Frostbite -- Rgn-Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(7)
Level 4: Fling Thorns -- PstBls-Dam%(A), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(11), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(13), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(13)
Level 6: Arctic Air -- CrcPrs-Conf%(A), CrcPrs-Conf(15), CrcPrs-Conf/Rchg(15), CrcPrs-Acc/Conf/Rchg(17), CrcPrs-Acc/Rchg(17), CrcPrs-Conf/EndRdx(19)
Level 8: Skewer -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(21), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(23)
Level 10: Impale -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(23), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(25), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
Level 12: Ice Slick -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(29)
Level 16: Aim -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), RechRdx-I(29)
Level 18: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 20: Thorn Burst -- Erd-Dmg(A), Erd-%Dam(31), Erd-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(31), AchHee-ResDeb%(33), Erd-Dmg/Rchg(33)
Level 22: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(33), Ksm-ToHit+(34), LucoftheG-Def(34)
Level 24: Super Speed -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A)
Level 26: Glacier -- SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(A), SprAscoft-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(34), SprAscoft-EndRdx/Rchg(36), SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(36), SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(36), SprAscoft-Rchg/+Dmg%(37)
Level 28: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(37), GldArm-End/Res(37), UnbGrd-Max HP%(39)
Level 30: Weave -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), RedFrt-Def(39), RedFrt-EndRdx(39), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(40), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(40), RedFrt-EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 32: Jack Frost -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(42), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(42), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(43), SlbAll-Build%(43)
Level 35: Sleet -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A), UndDfn-Rchg/EndRdx(43)
Level 38: Thorn Barrage -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), Thn-Acc/Dmg(45), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(45), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45)
Level 41: Frozen Armor -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(46), Rct-ResDam%(46), LucoftheG-Def(46)
Level 44: Ice Storm -- Rgn-Knock%(A), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(48), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(50)
Level 47: Hoarfrost -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(50), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(50)
Level 49: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Domination 
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 -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run 
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(9)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), EndMod-I(9)
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Set Bonus Totals:

• 13% DamageBuff(Smashing)
• 13% DamageBuff(Lethal)
• 13% DamageBuff(Fire)
• 13% DamageBuff(Cold)
• 13% DamageBuff(Energy)
• 13% DamageBuff(Negative)
• 13% DamageBuff(Toxic)
• 13% DamageBuff(Psionic)
• 11% Defense(Smashing)
• 11% Defense(Lethal)
• 6% Defense(Fire)
• 6% Defense(Cold)
• 25.38% Defense(Energy)
• 25.38% Defense(Negative)
• 6% Defense(Psionic)
• 8.5% Defense(Melee)
• 25.06% Defense(Ranged)
• 6% Defense(AoE)
• 1.8% Max End
• 4% Enhancement(Held)
• 4% Enhancement(Stunned)
• 4.4% Enhancement(Terrorized)
• 8% Enhancement(Sleep)
• 8% Enhancement(Confused)
• 46% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• 8% Enhancement(Immobilized)
• 85% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 6% SpeedFlying
• 122.1 HP (12%) HitPoints
• 6% JumpHeight
• 6% SpeedJumping
• Knockback (Mag -4)
• Knockup (Mag -4)
• MezResist(Confused) 31.25%
• MezResist(Held) 31.25%
• MezResist(Immobilized) 31.25%
• MezResist(Sleep) 31.25%
• MezResist(Stunned) 31.25%
• MezResist(Terrorized) 31.25%
• 27.5% (0.46 End/sec) Recovery
• 20% (0.85 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 15% ResEffect(SpeedFlying)
• 15% ResEffect(RechargeTime)
• 15% ResEffect(SpeedRunning)
• 11.5% Resistance(Smashing)
• 11.5% Resistance(Lethal)
• 25.75% Resistance(Fire)
• 25.75% Resistance(Cold)
• 11.5% Resistance(Energy)
• 11.5% Resistance(Negative)
• 10% Resistance(Toxic)
• 10% Resistance(Psionic)
• 0% Resistance(Smashing)
• 0% Resistance(Lethal)
• 0% Resistance(Fire)
• 0% Resistance(Cold)
• 0% Resistance(Energy)
• 0% Resistance(Negative)
• 0% Resistance(Toxic)
• 0% Resistance(Psionic)
• 6% SpeedRunning
  

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[mbre2006]

So with this build you can be melee or play it safe and be mid range. You have permadom without hasten coming in at 88.4 rchrg ((Dom last for 90 secs). With hasten you're at a 67.51 rechrg)  Now this is an expensive build but if you got it its nothing. I farm most days so purps aren't anything. 

 

Ice slick with hasten is perma meaning they will always be bouncing up and down unless you use an immob.

Your damage is pretty good. (22%) End use is great,

Acc is great. You're going to survive with the enhancement of your mez powers. Duration meaning they are going to have a lot of down time while you hold/stun/sleep/immon/slow them. Not to mention the amount of aoe damage you're doing.

Solo is going to be good. Teams is going to be great.

No end problems. 

 

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Level 50 Mutation Dominator
Primary Power Set: Ice Control
Secondary Power Set: Thorny Assault
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Flight
Ancillary Pool: Ice Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Block of Ice -- SprDmnGrs-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(A), SprDmnGrs-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(3), SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(3), SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprAscoft-Rchg/+Dmg%(5)
Level 1: Thorny Darts -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg(A), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(7), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(11)
Level 2: Frostbite -- SprDmnGrs-EndRdx/Rchg(A), SprDmnGrs-Rchg/Fiery Orb(9), SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(11), SprAscoft-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(13), SprAscoft-EndRdx/Rchg(13)
Level 4: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 6: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
Level 8: Arctic Air -- SprDmnGrs-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(A), SprDmnGrs-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(15), CrcPrs-Conf(15), CrcPrs-Conf/Rchg(17), UnsTrr-Stun%(17)
Level 10: Impale -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg(A), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(19), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(19), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), Dcm-Build%(21)
Level 12: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 14: Ice Slick -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 16: Build Up -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 18: Flash Freeze -- FrtHyp-Sleep(A), FrtHyp-Sleep/Rchg(23), FrtHyp-Acc/Sleep/Rchg(23), FrtHyp-Acc/Rchg(25), FrtHyp-Sleep/EndRdx(25)
Level 20: Thorn Burst -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(27), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Obl-%Dam(29)
Level 22: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(43), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(46)
Level 24: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(46), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(50)
Level 26: Glacier -- UnbCns-Hold(A), UnbCns-Dam%(31), UnbCns-Acc/Hold/Rchg(31), UnbCns-Acc/Rchg(33), UnbCns-EndRdx/Hold(33)
Level 28: Tactics -- AdjTrg-ToHit(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(37), AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(37), AdjTrg-EndRdx/Rchg(40), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(40)
Level 30: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 32: Jack Frost -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(33), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(34), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34)
Level 35: Sleet -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(36), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(36), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), PstBls-Dam%(37)
Level 38: Thorn Barrage -- Apc-Dmg(A), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Apc-Acc/Rchg(39), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Apc-Dam%(40)
Level 41: Hoarfrost -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(42), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(42), Prv-Heal/Rchg(42), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(43), Prv-Absorb%(43)
Level 44: Ice Storm -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(45), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Rgn-Knock%(46)
Level 47: Frozen Armor -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(48), RedFrt-EndRdx/Rchg(48), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(48), RedFrt-Def(50), RedFrt-EndRdx(50)
Level 49: Hibernate -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Domination 
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 -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run 
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(31), Mrc-Rcvry+(34)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A)
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Edited November 10, 2019 by mbre2006

[nekkidtruth]

Thank you so much! I'm going to give this last build here a try on Pineapple to see how it plays. Yeah the purples an such aren't a big deal. I farm as well as run TF's regularly.

 

I'll let you know how it goes when I'm done on the test server 🙂

[mbre2006]

2 minutes ago, nekkidtruth said:

Thank you so much! I'm going to give this last build here a try on Pineapple to see how it plays. Yeah the purples an such aren't a big deal. I farm as well as run TF's regularly.

 

I'll let you know how it goes when I'm done on the test server 🙂

Just a warning. Jack in melee is not a joke. He will most likely kill steal from you.  I actually get mad at him sometimes.

[Demon Shell]

Here's an entirely ranged build. I don't think I'd run this personally. You'd do better just using it as a point of comparison. Things to note:

- Entirely ranged means no Arctic Air. The bulk of what AA accomplishes is to keep you safe in melee. If you're only going into melee to Glacier and back out, it's not worth it.

- This is not softcapped S/L. In combat you're only at 39%, but you're a Dominator. Unless you're soloing ITFs, you don't need to be constantly softcapped to anything.

- For when you do need to be soft capped, Unleashed Potential will iTrial soft cap you to S/L and regular soft cap you to all positional.

- You should be about ~6 seconds short of perma Hasten. That's probably Domination every 1:20 seconds.

- Without AA your endurance costs are pretty low for what a Dom can handle.

- When you get to Incarnates I recommend Intuition Alpha, because it buffs basically everything about this build. But it's not a requirement for anything to work.

- I don't have any experience with Thorns, or any -def heavy sets. If you do and are willing to take an accuracy hit for a proc, go for it.

- Double +def IOs in Jack. I'm Psionic Mastery so between Link Minds and Grant Invisibility my Jack hits like 44% all typing/AoE. I don't know that ~37% in this build will let Jack really cut loose. You may do better with the build up proc or just putting the slots elsewhere.

 

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Level 50 Magic Dominator
Primary Power Set: Ice Control
Secondary Power Set: Thorny Assault
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Force of Will
Power Pool: Concealment
Ancillary Pool: Ice Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Block of Ice
*  (A) Superior Dominating Grasp - Accuracy/Confused/Hold/Immobilized/Sleep/Stunned/Terrorized
*  (5) Superior Dominating Grasp - Confused/Hold/Immobilized/Sleep/Stunned/Terrorized/RechargeTime
*  (5) Superior Dominating Grasp - Endurance/RechargeTime
*  (7) Superior Dominating Grasp - Accuracy/Confused/Hold/Immobilized/Sleep/Stunned/Terrorized/Endurance
*  (9) Superior Dominating Grasp - Accuracy/Confused/Hold/Immobilized/Sleep/Stunned/Terrorized/Endurance/RechargeTime
*  (9) Superior Dominating Grasp - RechargeTime/Fiery Orb

Level 1: Thorny Darts
*  (A) Accuracy IO

Level 2: Frostbite
*  (A) Accuracy IO

Level 4: Fling Thorns
*  (A) Positron's Blast - Damage/Endurance
*  (11) Positron's Blast - Damage/Recharge
*  (11) Positron's Blast - Damage/Range
*  (13) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
*  (13) Positron's Blast - Chance of Damage(Energy)

Level 6: Hasten
*  (A) Recharge Reduction IO
*  (7) Recharge Reduction IO

Level 8: Kick
*  (A) Accuracy IO

Level 10: Impale
*  (A) Decimation - Accuracy/Damage
*  (31) Decimation - Damage/Endurance
*  (34) Decimation - Damage/Recharge
*  (36) Decimation - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge
*  (36) Decimation - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge

Level 12: Ice Slick
*  (A) Recharge Reduction IO

Level 14: Tough
*  (A) Unbreakable Guard - +Max HP
*  (15) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All)
*  (15) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%
*  (17) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance
*  (17) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance
*  (23) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime

Level 16: Build Up
*  (A) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Chance for Build Up

Level 18: Weave
*  (A) Reactive Defenses - Defense
*  (19) Reactive Defenses - Defense/Endurance
*  (19) Reactive Defenses - Endurance/RechargeTime
*  (21) Reactive Defenses - Defense/RechargeTime
*  (21) Reactive Defenses - Defense/Endurance/RechargeTime
*  (23) Reactive Defenses - Scaling Resist Damage

Level 20: Mighty Leap
*  (A) Winter's Gift - Slow Resistance (20%)

Level 22: Weaken Resolve
*  (A) Accuracy IO

Level 24: Unleash Potential
*  (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed
*  (25) Shield Wall - +Res (Teleportation), +5% Res (All)
*  (25) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
*  (31) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
*  (37) Luck of the Gambler - Defense

Level 26: Glacier
*  (A) Superior Ascendency of the Dominator - Accuracy/Confused/Hold/Immobilize/Sleep/Stun/Terrorized
*  (27) Superior Ascendency of the Dominator - Confused/Hold/Immobilize/Sleep/Stun/Terrorized/Recharge
*  (27) Superior Ascendency of the Dominator - Endurance/Recharge
*  (29) Superior Ascendency of the Dominator - Accuracy/Confused/Hold/Immobilize/Sleep/Stun/Terrorized/Endurance
*  (29) Superior Ascendency of the Dominator - Accuracy/Confused/Hold/Immobilize/Sleep/Stun/Terrorized/Endurance/Recharge
*  (31) Superior Ascendency of the Dominator - Recharge/Chance for +Damage

Level 28: Thorntrops
*  (A) Superior Frozen Blast - Accuracy/Damage
*  (40) Superior Frozen Blast - Damage/Endurance
*  (43) Superior Frozen Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
*  (43) Superior Frozen Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
*  (46) Superior Frozen Blast - Damage/Endurance/Accuracy/RechargeTime

Level 30: Stealth
*  (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed
*  (36) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
*  (37) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge

Level 32: Jack Frost
*  (A) Call to Arms - Accuracy/Damage
*  (33) Call to Arms - Damage/Endurance
*  (33) Call to Arms - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
*  (33) Call to Arms - Endurance/Damage/Recharge
*  (34) Edict of the Master - Defense Bonus
*  (34) Call to Arms - Defense Bonus Aura for Pets

Level 35: Sleet
*  (A) Shield Breaker - Defense Debuff
*  (37) Shield Breaker - Accuracy/Defense Debuff
*  (40) Shield Breaker - Accuracy/Recharge
*  (43) Shield Breaker - Defense Debuff/Endurance/Recharge
*  (50) Shield Breaker - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge
*  (50) Shield Breaker - Chance for Lethal Damage

Level 38: Thorn Barrage
*  (A) Apocalypse - Damage/Recharge
*  (39) Apocalypse - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
*  (39) Apocalypse - Damage/Endurance
*  (39) Apocalypse - Chance of Damage(Negative)
*  (40) Apocalypse - Accuracy/Recharge

Level 41: Frozen Armor
*  (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed
*  (42) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
*  (42) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
*  (42) Luck of the Gambler - Defense

Level 44: Hoarfrost
*  (A) Preventive Medicine - Heal
*  (45) Preventive Medicine - Heal/Endurance
*  (45) Preventive Medicine - Endurance/RechargeTime
*  (45) Preventive Medicine - Heal/RechargeTime
*  (46) Preventive Medicine - Heal/RechargeTime/Endurance
*  (46) Preventive Medicine - Chance for +Absorb

Level 47: Ice Storm
*  (A) Ragnarok - Damage
*  (48) Ragnarok - Damage/Recharge
*  (48) Ragnarok - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
*  (48) Ragnarok - Accuracy/Recharge
*  (50) Ragnarok - Damage/Endurance

Level 49: Grant Invisibility
*  (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed

Level 1: Brawl
*  (A) Empty

Level 1: Domination
Level 1: Quick Form
Level 1: Prestige Power Dash
*  (A) Empty

Level 1: Prestige Power Slide
*  (A) Empty

Level 1: Prestige Power Quick
*  (A) Empty

Level 1: Prestige Power Rush
*  (A) Empty

Level 1: Prestige Power Surge
*  (A) Empty

Level 1: Sprint
*  (A) Unbounded Leap - +Stealth

Level 2: Rest
*  (A) Empty

Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift
*  (A) Run Speed IO

Level 2: Health
*  (A) Panacea - +Hit Points/Endurance
*  (3) Miracle - +Recovery
*  (3) Numina's Convalesence - +Regeneration/+Recovery

Level 2: Hurdle
*  (A) Jumping IO

Level 2: Stamina
*  (A) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End

Level 50: Intuition Radial Paragon
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[oedipus_tex]

Hmm. Not to sound too negative, because the game allows you to play however you want. and I am sure the AA-less build is nice. However, my general feeling about Ice builds without Arctic Air is that you would be much better off rolling Earth Control and coloring the powers like Ice. Earth gets Earthquake, which is a very similar power to Ice Slick. It also gets Stalagmites (ranged stun) Volcanic Gasses (ranged pulsing hold) and a much sturdier pet. Plus can be made to look very similar to Ice. 

 

Arctic Air is really the only unique thing about Ice Control other than that is that Ice Slick also contains a slow effect, which is a nice touch. But then Earth can slot a +100% Recharge IO in Earthquake and for some reason Ice cannot do that in Ice Slick, which is frustrating. So, other than maybe the sound effects and the look of Jack Frost I think you'd be much happier going with Earth if Arctic Air isn't on the menu.

 

[mbre2006]

4 minutes ago, oedipus_tex said:

I think you'd be much happier going with Earth if Arctic Air isn't on the menu.

 

I agree with that, Man with earth you can really get some good frakenslotting out of it. The fact you can slot ice slick is a bit disappointing. But at the same time you can make it perma and free up some slots to go to other needed powers.

[Demon Shell]

2 hours ago, oedipus_tex said:

Hmm. Not to sound too negative, because the game allows you to play however you want. and I am sure the AA-less build is nice. However...

19 hours ago, nekkidtruth said:

I'm leaning more towards range and AoE's. If that makes sense?

2 hours ago, Demon Shell said:

Here's an entirely ranged build. I don't think I'd run this personally. You'd do better just using it as a point of comparison.

If you are not explicitly planning to be in melee, AA is not worth running. If you don't take Psionic Mastery and can't soft cap Jack, then he's just a crazy AI that's going to die. If you do neither, I just wouldn't pick Ice.

Edited November 10, 2019 by Demon Shell
Clarification

[nekkidtruth]

Once again, I appreciate all of the comments and suggestions.

 

I ran @mbre2006's second build for my initial test. I'm a glutton for punishment so the first thing I did after putting in the sets is I headed over to PI, set myself to +0/8 with Bosses on. I didn't feel that this would punish me enough so I deliberately chose an Arachnos radio mission.

 

To my surprise, I did very well. I honestly expected to die multiple times but I didn't. Not even once! I do however need to work on the rotation.  The mission wasn't horribly slow but it wasn't fast either. I also needed to pop some blues here and there. Definitely an end hog.

 

 I will say this, Ice/Thorn feels awkward. I'm going to test a bit more over the next few days but I wanted to give you guys some initial feedback from my test. I really wanted this to work for a character I had a theme for but it may not be in the cards. We'll see how the rest of my testing goes.

[mbre2006]

3 hours ago, nekkidtruth said:

surprise, I did very well. I honestly expected to die multiple times but I didn't. Not even once! I do however need to work on the rotation.  The mission wasn't horribly slow but it wasn't fast either. I also needed to pop some blues here and there. Definitely an end hog.

I don't have a rotation  for thorns like i do /ice assault but were the fire orbs firing off each time you hit the aoe?  Those will help with dps

[mbre2006]

3 hours ago, nekkidtruth said:

To my surprise, I did very well. I honestly expected to die multiple times but I didn't. Not even once!

That's what I keep saying. With strong mezzs having cap resists really doesn't matter when they can't hit you in the first place.  It makes no sense to even bother with going for resists/def when they'll be dead long before they get a change to really digging into your health. Even a pure melee dom doesn't need it if his/her mezzs are strong. 

[nekkidtruth]

18 hours ago, mbre2006 said:

That's what I keep saying. With strong mezzs having cap resists really doesn't matter when they can't hit you in the first place.  It makes no sense to even bother with going for resists/def when they'll be dead long before they get a change to really digging into your health. Even a pure melee dom doesn't need it if his/her mezzs are strong. 

You are absolutely right. I didn't pay attention to the fire orbs at all to be honest. I was too busy trying to work out a rotation that worked. The majority of the time I spent frantically mashing buttons hahaha.

[AustinSmith]

At work at the moment, but I’ll post my Ice/Thorns/Ice build I cooked up later. I managed to cap S/L defense without any incarnates, and no purples. I don’t know whether it’s perma-Dom, I don’t know the magic number for that. If I overslotted Hasten I’ll probably move a slot from it into health for my third endurance proc

Edited November 12, 2019 by AustinSmith

[Cyrickain13]

My thorns ice guy - 

 

This Villain build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.6.0
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Killing-Joke: Level 50 Mutation Dominator
Primary Power Set: Ice Control
Secondary Power Set: Thorny Assault
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Ice Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Block of Ice

• (A) Tempered Readiness - Damage/Slow
• (7) Tempered Readiness - Accuracy/Slow
• (7) Gladiator's Javelin - Chance of Damage(Toxic)
  

Level 1: Thorny Darts

• (A) Achilles' Heel - Defense Debuff/Recharge
• (9) Achilles' Heel - Chance for Res Debuff
• (9) Gladiator's Javelin - Chance of Damage(Toxic)
  

Level 2: Frostbite

• (A) Superior Dominating Grasp - RechargeTime/Fiery Orb
• (11) Superior Dominating Grasp - Accuracy/Control Duration/Endurance/RechargeTime
• (11) Superior Dominating Grasp - Accuracy/Control Duration/Endurance
• (13) Superior Dominating Grasp - Endurance/RechargeTime
• (13) Superior Dominating Grasp - Control Duration/RechargeTime
• (15) Superior Dominating Grasp - Accuracy/Control Duration
  

Level 4: Kick

• (A) Damage Increase IO
  

Level 6: Hover

• (A) Kismet - Accuracy +6%
• (15) Freebird - +Stealth
• (17) Blessing of the Zephyr - Knockback Reduction (4 points)
• (17) Winter's Gift - Slow Resistance (20%)
  

Level 8: Fly

• (A) Winter's Gift - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range/Endurance
• (19) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range/Endurance
• (19) Blessing of the Zephyr - Run Speed, Jump, Flight Speed, Range
  

Level 10: Maneuvers

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
• (21) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Recharge
• (21) Luck of the Gambler - Defense
• (23) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed
  

Level 12: Hasten

• (A) Recharge Reduction IO
  

Level 14: Tough

• (A) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%
• (23) Aegis - Psionic/Status Resistance
• (25) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All)
• (25) Unbreakable Guard - +Max HP
  

Level 16: Weave

• (A) Gift of the Ancients - Run Speed +7.5%
• (27) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed
• (27) Shield Wall - +Res (Teleportation), +5% Res (All)
• (29) Reactive Defenses - Scaling Resist Damage
  

Level 18: Arctic Air

• (A) Superior Ascendency of the Dominator - Recharge/Chance for +Damage
• (29) Superior Ascendency of the Dominator - Accuracy/Control Duration/Endurance/Recharge
• (31) Superior Ascendency of the Dominator - Accuracy/Control Duration/Endurance
• (31) Superior Ascendency of the Dominator - Endurance/Recharge
• (31) Superior Ascendency of the Dominator - Control Duration/Recharge
• (33) Superior Ascendency of the Dominator - Accuracy/Control Duration
  

Level 20: Tactics

• (A) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Chance for Build Up
• (33) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Endurance
• (33) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge/Endurance
  

Level 22: Fling Thorns

• (A) Superior Frozen Blast - Accuracy/Damage
• (34) Superior Frozen Blast - Damage/Endurance
• (34) Superior Frozen Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
• (34) Superior Frozen Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
• (36) Superior Frozen Blast - Damage/Endurance/Accuracy/RechargeTime
• (36) Superior Frozen Blast - Recharge/Chance for Immobilize
  

Level 24: Thorn Burst

• (A) Eradication - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
• (36) Eradication - Damage
• (37) Eradication - Chance for Energy Damage
  

Level 26: Ice Slick

• (A) Recharge Reduction IO
  

Level 28: Flash Freeze

• (A) Fortunata Hypnosis - Chance for Placate
• (37) Fortunata Hypnosis - Sleep
• (37) Fortunata Hypnosis - Sleep/Recharge
  

Level 30: Glacier

• (A) Lockdown - Chance for +2 Mag Hold
• (39) Lockdown - Recharge/Hold
• (39) Lockdown - Accuracy/Hold
  

Level 32: Jack Frost

• (A) Expedient Reinforcement - Resist Bonus Aura for Pets
• (39) Commanding Presence - Taunt/Placate Resist
• (40) Commanding Presence - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
• (40) Commanding Presence - Accuracy/Endurance
• (40) Commanding Presence - Damage/Endurance
• (42) Commanding Presence - Accuracy/Damage
  

Level 35: Thorntrops

• (A) Pacing of the Turtle - Chance of -Recharge
• (42) Pacing of the Turtle - Endurance/Recharge/Slow
• (42) Pacing of the Turtle - Range/Slow
  

Level 38: Sleet

• (A) Touch of Lady Grey - Chance for Negative Damage
• (43) Impeded Swiftness - Endurance/Recharge/Slow
• (43) Impeded Swiftness - Range/Slow
• (43) Impeded Swiftness - Accuracy/Endurance
• (45) Impeded Swiftness - Damage/Slow
• (45) Impeded Swiftness - Accuracy/Slow
  

Level 41: Frozen Armor

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed
• (45) Karma - Knockback Protection
• (46) Impervium Armor - Psionic Resistance
• (46) Steadfast Protection - Knockback Protection
  

Level 44: Ice Storm

• (A) Pacing of the Turtle - Chance of -Recharge
• (46) Bombardment - Chance for Fire Damage
• (48) Bombardment - Damage
• (48) Bombardment - Damage/Recharge
• (48) Bombardment - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
• (50) Bombardment - Accuracy/Recharge/Endurance
  

Level 47: Thorn Barrage

• (A) Gladiator's Javelin - Damage/Recharge
• (50) Gladiator's Javelin - Accuracy/Damage/End/Rech
• (50) Gladiator's Javelin - Chance of Damage(Toxic)
  

Level 49: Build Up

• (A) Recharge Reduction IO
  

Level 1: Brawl

• (A) Empty
  

Level 1: Domination 

Level 1: Sprint