Build Sought: Shield Defense/Fire Melee

[AWOL]

Hi,

 

Would someone be so kind as to share their Shield/Fire Tanker IO build?

 

Thank you.

 

Awol

[Hyperstrike]

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962
http://www.cohplanner.com/

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Level 50 Magic Tanker
Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
Secondary Power Set: Fiery Melee
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Pyre Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Deflection -- LucoftheG-Rchg+:50(A), LucoftheG-Def:50(3), UnbGrd-ResDam:50(3), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx:50(5), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam:50(5), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:50(7)
Level 1: Scorch -- Hct-Dmg/Rchg:50(A), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(7), Hct-Acc/Rchg:50(9), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx:50(9), Hct-Dam%:50(11)
Level 2: Battle Agility -- LucoftheG-Rchg+:50(A), LucoftheG-Def:50(11), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP:50(13), Rct-ResDam%:50(13)
Level 4: Combustion -- Arm-Dmg/Rchg:50(A), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(19), Arm-Acc/Rchg:50(19), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx:50(21), Arm-Dam%:50(21)
Level 6: True Grit -- Heal-I:50(A), Heal-I:50(23)
Level 8: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(23)
Level 10: Taunt -- PrfZng-Dam%:50(A), PrfZng-Taunt/Rchg:50(25)
Level 12: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 14: Phalanx Fighting -- LucoftheG-Rchg+:50(A), LucoftheG-Def:50(25)
Level 16: Breath of Fire -- Rgn-Dmg/Rchg:50(A), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(27), Rgn-Acc/Rchg:50(27), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx:50(29), Rgn-Knock%:50(29)
Level 18: Grant Cover -- LucoftheG-Rchg+:50(A), LucoftheG-Def:50(31)
Level 20: Kick -- FrcFdb-Rechg%:50(A)
Level 22: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam:50(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx:50(31), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam:50(31), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:50(33), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(33), GldArm-3defTpProc:50(33)
Level 24: Weave -- ShlWal-Def:50(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx:50(34)
Level 26: Shield Charge -- Erd-Acc/Rchg:30(A), Erd-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:30(34), Erd-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:30(34), ClvBlo-Acc/Dmg:50(36), ClvBlo-Dmg/EndRdx:50(36), ClvBlo-Dmg/Rchg:50(36)
Level 28: Fire Sword Circle -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg:50(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx:50(37), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(37), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(37), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(39), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc:50(39)
Level 30: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Rchg+:50(A), LucoftheG-Def:50(39)
Level 32: One with the Shield -- UnbGrd-ResDam:50(A)
Level 35: Incinerate -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg:50(A), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg:50(40), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(40), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(40), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(42), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb:50(42)
Level 38: Greater Fire Sword -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg:50(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx:50(42), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(43), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(43), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg:50(43), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc:50(45)
Level 41: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(45)
Level 44: Char -- Lck-Acc/Hold:50(A), Lck-Acc/Rchg:50(45), Lck-Rchg/Hold:50(46), Lck-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:50(46), Lck-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:50(46), Lck-%Hold:50(48)
Level 47: Fire Blast -- Thn-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx:50(48), Thn-Dmg/Rchg:50(48), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(50), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(50), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(50)
Level 49: Super Speed -- Clr-Stlth:50(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
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 -- Pnc-Heal/+End:50(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+:50(15), Mrc-Rcvry+:40(15)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%:50(A), PrfShf-EndMod:50(17), EndMod-I:50(17)
Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon
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[rheckenkamp]

I'm getting a "Powerset load failure" error when loading this build.  It further says "Failed to load powerset by name:Pool.Fitness at 6".  Using Mids' Reborn v2.6.0.7

Edited December 7, 2019 by rheckenkamp

[Caulderone]

16 minutes ago, rheckenkamp said:

I'm getting a "Powerset load failure" error when loading this build.  It further says "Failed to load powerset by name:Pool.Fitness at 6".  Using Mids' Reborn v2.6.0.7

Yeah, I get the same.  It's because of the older version.  However, if you click ok, the build does load just fine anyway.

[AWOL]

I was working on a build after studying a Shield/BS build and an old budget Shield/Fire build and I thought I'd have a look on here so I've just seen the build posted by Hyperstrike and am now comparing it with what I was building as it has some fresh ideas.  This is great stuff 🙂 

 

Thank you Hyperstrike.  I have an initial question I see you chose Pyre Mastery.  I had been considering Mu Mastery for the AOEs and Energy for conserve power but suspect Incarnates will mean that Endurance isn't an issue.  What I am interested in is why did you settle on Pyre?  

 

I would never have thought of Perfect Zinger: Chance of Psy Damage in Taunt.  Does it work nicely in there?  What a tempting idea!

[Hyperstrike]

Just in case, here's the longform in plain text.

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962
http://www.cohplanner.com/

Level 50 Magic Tanker
Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
Secondary Power Set: Fiery Melee
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Pyre Mastery

Hero Profile:
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Level 1:    Deflection    
 (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50
 (3) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50
 (3) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance: Level 50
 (5) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance: Level 50
 (5) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance: Level 50
 (7) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime: Level 50

Level 1:    Scorch    
 (A) Hecatomb - Damage/Recharge: Level 50
 (7) Hecatomb - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 50
 (9) Hecatomb - Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50
 (9) Hecatomb - Damage/Endurance: Level 50
 (11) Hecatomb - Chance of Damage(Negative): Level 50

Level 2:    Battle Agility    
 (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50
 (11) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50
 (13) Shield Wall - +Res (Teleportation), +5% Res (All): Level 50
 (13) Reactive Defenses - Scaling Resist Damage: Level 50

Level 4:    Combustion    
 (A) Armageddon - Damage/Recharge: Level 50
 (19) Armageddon - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 50
 (19) Armageddon - Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50
 (21) Armageddon - Damage/Endurance: Level 50
 (21) Armageddon - Chance for Fire Damage: Level 50

Level 6:    True Grit    
 (A) Healing IO: Level 50
 (23) Healing IO: Level 50

Level 8:    Active Defense    
 (A) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50
 (23) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50

Level 10:    Taunt    
 (A) Perfect Zinger - Chance for Psi Damage: Level 50
 (25) Perfect Zinger - Taunt/Recharge: Level 50

Level 12:    Against All Odds    
 (A) Endurance Reduction IO: Level 50

Level 14:    Phalanx Fighting    
 (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50
 (25) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50

Level 16:    Breath of Fire    
 (A) Ragnarok - Damage/Recharge: Level 50
 (27) Ragnarok - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 50
 (27) Ragnarok - Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50
 (29) Ragnarok - Damage/Endurance: Level 50
 (29) Ragnarok - Chance for Knockdown: Level 50

Level 18:    Grant Cover    
 (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50
 (31) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50

Level 20:    Kick    
 (A) Force Feedback - Chance for +Recharge: Level 50

Level 22:    Tough    
 (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance: Level 50
 (31) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance: Level 50
 (31) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance: Level 50
 (33) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime: Level 50
 (33) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%: Level 30
 (33) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All): Level 50

Level 24:    Weave    
 (A) Shield Wall - Defense: Level 50
 (34) Shield Wall - Defense/Endurance: Level 50

Level 26:    Shield Charge    
 (A) Eradication - Accuracy/Recharge: Level 30
 (34) Eradication - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 30
 (34) Eradication - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 30
 (36) Cleaving Blow - Accuracy/Damage: Level 50
 (36) Cleaving Blow - Damage/Endurance: Level 50
 (36) Cleaving Blow - Damage/Recharge: Level 50

Level 28:    Fire Sword Circle    
 (A) Superior Avalanche - Accuracy/Damage: Level 50
 (37) Superior Avalanche - Damage/Endurance: Level 50
 (37) Superior Avalanche - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance: Level 50
 (37) Superior Avalanche - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 50
 (39) Superior Avalanche - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50
 (39) Superior Avalanche - Recharge/Chance for Knockdown: Level 50

Level 30:    Combat Jumping    
 (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed: Level 50
 (39) Luck of the Gambler - Defense: Level 50

Level 32:    One with the Shield    
 (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance: Level 50

Level 35:    Incinerate    
 (A) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Accuracy/Damage: Level 50
 (40) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Damage/RechargeTime: Level 50
 (40) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Accuracy/Damage/RechargeTime: Level 50
 (40) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime: Level 50
 (42) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime: Level 50
 (42) Superior Gauntleted Fist - RechargeTime/+Absorb: Level 50

Level 38:    Greater Fire Sword    
 (A) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage: Level 50
 (42) Superior Blistering Cold - Damage/Endurance: Level 50
 (43) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance: Level 50
 (43) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 50
 (43) Superior Blistering Cold - Damage/Endurance/Accuracy/RechargeTime: Level 50
 (45) Superior Blistering Cold - Recharge/Chance for Hold: Level 50

Level 41:    Hasten    
 (A) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50
 (45) Recharge Reduction IO: Level 50

Level 44:    Char    
 (A) Lockdown - Accuracy/Hold: Level 50
 (45) Lockdown - Accuracy/Recharge: Level 50
 (46) Lockdown - Recharge/Hold: Level 50
 (46) Lockdown - Endurance/Recharge/Hold: Level 50
 (46) Lockdown - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge/Hold: Level 50
 (48) Lockdown - Chance for +2 Mag Hold: Level 50

Level 47:    Fire Blast    
 (A) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage: Level 50
 (48) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance: Level 50
 (48) Thunderstrike - Damage/Recharge: Level 50
 (50) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge: Level 50
 (50) Thunderstrike - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance: Level 50
 (50) Thunderstrike - Damage/Endurance/Recharge: Level 50

Level 49:    Super Speed    
 (A) Celerity - +Stealth: Level 50

Level 1:    Brawl    
 (A) Empty

Level 1:    Gauntlet    
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) Empty

Level 2:    Rest    
 (A) Empty

Level 4:    Ninja Run    
Level 2:    Swift    
 (A) Empty

Level 2:    Health    
 (A) Panacea - +Hit Points/Endurance: Level 50
 (15) Numina's Convalesence - +Regeneration/+Recovery: Level 50
 (15) Miracle - +Recovery: Level 40

Level 2:    Hurdle    
 (A) Empty

Level 2:    Stamina    
 (A) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End: Level 50
 (17) Performance Shifter - EndMod: Level 50
 (17) Endurance Modification IO: Level 50

Level 50:    Cardiac Core Paragon    
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Set Bonus Totals:
3% DamageBuff(Smashing)
3% DamageBuff(Lethal)
3% DamageBuff(Fire)
3% DamageBuff(Cold)
3% DamageBuff(Energy)
3% DamageBuff(Negative)
3% DamageBuff(Toxic)
3% DamageBuff(Psionic)
19.13% Defense(Smashing)
19.13% Defense(Lethal)
17.25% Defense(Fire)
17.25% Defense(Cold)
16% Defense(Energy)
16% Defense(Negative)
6% Defense(Psionic)
24.75% Defense(Melee)
15.69% Defense(Ranged)
13.5% Defense(AoE)
5.4% Max End
2.5% Enhancement(Held)
5% Enhancement(Max EnduranceDiscount)
52% Enhancement(Accuracy)
67.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
13.5% SpeedFlying
13.5% JumpHeight
13.5% SpeedJumping
MezResist(Confused) 87.5%
MezResist(Held) 87.5%
MezResist(Immobilized) 87.5%
MezResist(Sleep) 87.5%
MezResist(Stunned) 87.5%
MezResist(Terrorized) 87.5%
23% (0.38 End/sec) Recovery
66% (5.15 HP/sec) Regeneration
30% ResEffect(SpeedFlying)
30% ResEffect(RechargeTime)
30% ResEffect(SpeedRunning)
11% Resistance(Smashing)
38.75% Resistance(Fire)
38.75% Resistance(Cold)
15.5% Resistance(Energy)
15.5% Resistance(Negative)
7.25% Resistance(Toxic)
7.25% 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)
11% Resistance(Lethal)
13.5% SpeedRunning

 

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Set Bonuses:
Luck of the Gambler
(Deflection)
  10% (0.78 HP/sec) Regeneration
  7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)

Unbreakable Guard
(Deflection)
  2.5% Enhancement(EnduranceDiscount)
  2.25% Resistance(Energy,Negative), MezResist(Immobilized) 3.75%, MezResist(Held) 3.75%, MezResist(Stunned) 3.75%, MezResist(Sleep) 3.75%, MezResist(Terrorized) 3.75%, MezResist(Confused) 3.75%
  3.13% Defense(Melee), 1.56% Defense(Lethal), 1.56% Defense(Smashing)

Hecatomb
(Scorch)
  4% (0.07 End/sec) Recovery
  6% Resistance(Fire,Cold), MezResist(Immobilized) 10%, MezResist(Held) 10%, MezResist(Stunned) 10%, MezResist(Sleep) 10%, MezResist(Terrorized) 10%, MezResist(Confused) 10%
  15% Enhancement(Accuracy)
  10% Enhancement(RechargeTime)

Luck of the Gambler
(Battle Agility)
  10% (0.78 HP/sec) Regeneration
  7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)

Shield Wall
(Battle Agility)
  5% Resistance(Lethal), 5% Resistance(Smashing), 5% Resistance(Fire), 5% Resistance(Cold), 5% Resistance(Energy), 5% Resistance(Negative), 5% Resistance(Psionic), 5% Resistance(Toxic)

Reactive Defenses
(Battle Agility)
  0% Resistance(All)

Armageddon
(Combustion)
  4% (0.07 End/sec) Recovery
  6% Resistance(Fire,Cold), MezResist(Immobilized) 10%, MezResist(Held) 10%, MezResist(Stunned) 10%, MezResist(Sleep) 10%, MezResist(Terrorized) 10%, MezResist(Confused) 10%
  15% Enhancement(Accuracy)
  10% Enhancement(RechargeTime)

Perfect Zinger
(Taunt)
  2.25% Resistance(Toxic,Psionic), MezResist(Immobilized) 3.75%, MezResist(Held) 3.75%, MezResist(Stunned) 3.75%, MezResist(Sleep) 3.75%, MezResist(Terrorized) 3.75%, MezResist(Confused) 3.75%

Luck of the Gambler
(Phalanx Fighting)
  10% (0.78 HP/sec) Regeneration
  7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)

Ragnarok
(Breath of Fire)
  4% (0.07 End/sec) Recovery
  6% Resistance(Fire,Cold), MezResist(Immobilized) 10%, MezResist(Held) 10%, MezResist(Stunned) 10%, MezResist(Sleep) 10%, MezResist(Terrorized) 10%, MezResist(Confused) 10%
  15% Enhancement(Accuracy)
  10% Enhancement(RechargeTime)

Luck of the Gambler
(Grant Cover)
  10% (0.78 HP/sec) Regeneration
  7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)

Unbreakable Guard
(Tough)
  2.5% Enhancement(EnduranceDiscount)
  2.25% Resistance(Energy,Negative), MezResist(Immobilized) 3.75%, MezResist(Held) 3.75%, MezResist(Stunned) 3.75%, MezResist(Sleep) 3.75%, MezResist(Terrorized) 3.75%, MezResist(Confused) 3.75%
  3.13% Defense(Melee), 1.56% Defense(Lethal), 1.56% Defense(Smashing)

Steadfast Protection
(Tough)
  3% Defense(Melee), 3% Defense(AoE), 3% Defense(Ranged), 3% Defense(Smashing), 3% Defense(Lethal), 3% Defense(Fire), 3% Defense(Cold), 3% Defense(Energy), 3% Defense(Negative), 3% Defense(Psionic)

Gladiator's Armor
(Tough)
  3% Defense(Melee), 3% Defense(AoE), 3% Defense(Ranged), 3% Defense(Smashing), 3% Defense(Lethal), 3% Defense(Fire), 3% Defense(Cold), 3% Defense(Energy), 3% Defense(Negative), 3% Defense(Psionic)

Shield Wall
(Weave)
  10% (0.78 HP/sec) Regeneration

Eradication
(Shield Charge)
  1.8% Max End
  3.13% Defense(Energy,Negative), 1.56% Defense(Ranged)

Cleaving Blow
(Shield Charge)
  1% (0.02 End/sec) Recovery
  1.25% Defense(Energy,Negative), 0.63% Defense(Ranged)

Superior Avalanche
(Fire Sword Circle)
  15% ResEffect(SpeedRunning), 15% ResEffect(RechargeTime), 15% ResEffect(SpeedFlying)
  6% Resistance(Fire,Cold), MezResist(Immobilized) 10%, MezResist(Held) 10%, MezResist(Stunned) 10%, MezResist(Sleep) 10%, MezResist(Terrorized) 10%, MezResist(Confused) 10%
  4% (0.07 End/sec) Recovery
  5% Defense(Melee), 2.5% Defense(Lethal), 2.5% Defense(Smashing)
  5% Defense(Fire,Cold), 2.5% Defense(AoE)

Luck of the Gambler
(Combat Jumping)
  10% (0.78 HP/sec) Regeneration (Exceeded 5 Bonus Cap)
  7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)

Superior Gauntleted Fist
(Incinerate)
  3.6% Max End
  6% Resistance(Energy,Negative), MezResist(Immobilized) 10%, MezResist(Held) 10%, MezResist(Stunned) 10%, MezResist(Sleep) 10%, MezResist(Terrorized) 10%, MezResist(Confused) 10%
  16% (1.25 HP/sec) Regeneration
  5% Defense(Melee), 2.5% Defense(Lethal), 2.5% Defense(Smashing)
  6% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal), MezResist(Immobilized) 10%, MezResist(Held) 10%, MezResist(Stunned) 10%, MezResist(Sleep) 10%, MezResist(Terrorized) 10%, MezResist(Confused) 10%6% Resistance(Fire,Cold), MezResist(Immobilized) 10%, MezResist(Held) 10%, MezResist(Stunned) 10%, MezResist(Sleep) 10%, MezResist(Terrorized) 10%, MezResist(Confused) 10%

Superior Blistering Cold
(Greater Fire Sword)
  15% ResEffect(SpeedRunning), 15% ResEffect(RechargeTime), 15% ResEffect(SpeedFlying)
  4% (0.07 End/sec) Recovery
  6% Resistance(Fire,Cold), MezResist(Immobilized) 10%, MezResist(Held) 10%, MezResist(Stunned) 10%, MezResist(Sleep) 10%, MezResist(Terrorized) 10%, MezResist(Confused) 10% (Exceeded 5 Bonus Cap)
  5% Defense(Smashing,Lethal), 2.5% Defense(Melee)
  5% Defense(Fire,Cold), 2.5% Defense(AoE)

Lockdown
(Char)
  3% DamageBuff(All)
  2.5% Enhancement(Held)
  3.75% Resistance(Fire,Cold), MezResist(Immobilized) 6.25%, MezResist(Held) 6.25%, MezResist(Stunned) 6.25%, MezResist(Sleep) 6.25%, MezResist(Terrorized) 6.25%, MezResist(Confused) 6.25%
  2.5% Defense(AoE), 1.25% Defense(Fire), 1.25% Defense(Cold)
  3.75% Defense(Ranged), 1.88% Defense(Energy), 1.88% Defense(Negative)

Thunderstrike
(Fire Blast)
  2% (0.03 End/sec) Recovery
  2.5% Defense(Energy,Negative), 1.25% Defense(Ranged)
  7% Enhancement(Accuracy)
  6% SpeedJumping, 6% JumpHeight, 6% SpeedFlying, 6% SpeedRunning
  2.5% Defense(Ranged), 1.25% Defense(Energy), 1.25% Defense(Negative)

Performance Shifter
(Stamina)
  7.5% SpeedJumping, 7.5% JumpHeight, 7.5% SpeedFlying, 7.5% SpeedRunning

 

 

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[AWOL]

I've been working on this but with a leveling build so Positron's instead of Ragnarok, Scirocco's instead of Armagedon, etc.  There are some very reasonable substitutions that take you to a similar place and it works nicely as a build.  Thanks.

 

The only thing is that I've came across the odd mission where the lack of Knockback protection is a challenge.  Any observations on Knockback protection in the end game?  I don't have much experience of it as all my ranged alts have tons of KB protection.

 

 

[Hyperstrike]

25 minutes ago, AWOL said:

I've been working on this but with a leveling build so Positron's instead of Ragnarok, Scirocco's instead of Armagedon, etc.  There are some very reasonable substitutions that take you to a similar place and it works nicely as a build.  Thanks.

 

The only thing is that I've came across the odd mission where the lack of Knockback protection is a challenge.  Any observations on Knockback protection in the end game?  I don't have much experience of it as all my ranged alts have tons of KB protection.

 

 

As place-holders?  Sure.  But Purples are much more attainable these days with Vanguard Merit Conversion...
A few ship raids will get you a full set of any set you want.

[AWOL]

The purples are definitely the plan but at the moment I am broke.  Now that I am not focusing on level to 50 I can get my brute out and make some money and start on the purple project.  I see you went for Cardiac Core is that a common choice for tanker alpha?

[Infinitum]

Tanker (Shield Defense).mxd

 

This is a Shield/Fire i put together for a SG mate.

 

The shield part is the same build i use on my Shield/SJ which is my Main

 

Its unkillable, aside from unresistable stuff like Blue swords of death in Apex TF or anything that tells you to move out of the way fast in the Incarnate trials, but even then you have about 10 seconds of getting hit before it kills you outright.

[Hyperstrike]

On 12/8/2019 at 7:48 AM, AWOL said:

The purples are definitely the plan but at the moment I am broke.  Now that I am not focusing on level to 50 I can get my brute out and make some money and start on the purple project.  I see you went for Cardiac Core is that a common choice for tanker alpha?

Basically, I went Cardiac Core for the global End Redux and Resistance enhancement.
So, seeing as Defense is sufficient, we add a bit of toughness to the underlying Resistance layer.
And your resting End consumption is 1/4th your Recovery.  Bascically allowing you to ATTACK!ATTACK!ATTACK! like a crack-addled murder-bunny.


 

[Estuffing]

On 12/8/2019 at 11:18 AM, Infinitum said:

Tanker (Shield Defense).mxd 5.6 kB · 16 downloads

 

This is a Shield/Fire i put together for a SG mate.

 

The shield part is the same build i use on my Shield/SJ which is my Main

 

Its unkillable, aside from unresistable stuff like Blue swords of death in Apex TF or anything that tells you to move out of the way fast in the Incarnate trials, but even then you have about 10 seconds of getting hit before it kills you outright.

I'm sure there is a reason for this as I have seen it done in a few builds, but why take both Hover and Combat Jumping?

[Infinitum]

1 hour ago, Estuffing said:

I'm sure there is a reason for this as I have seen it done in a few builds, but why take both Hover and Combat Jumping?

Well honestly it's personal preference, I like to fly and fly fast so I get hover to get to afterburner.

 

But hover and afterburner also gives you a slot to mule defense set uniques like luck of the gambler.

 

Ultimately you don't have to use fly at all in these builds - that's just what I like.

 

On other squishy builds I utilize hover as a death from above tactic to keep them at range and keep the field of battle under control.

 

Combat jumping on the other hand gives a good defense bonuses and maneuverability so there's not any build I have that doesn't have CJ in it.

 

Every build I have except my farmer takes fly, hover, afterburner, and Combat jumping.

[AWOL]

So I have been running this for a while on iTrials and TFs. It is tough and works well on AVs however I have noticed that other tankers can round up mobs far more effectively than I can and have also noticed that my taunt is in general less effective. I have came to the conclusion that I need to adjust the build to improve the enhancement of taunt.

 

As an example I was on a task force where I was asked to off-tank the trash. I didn't perform well. The other tanker (with a lower level shift) actually broke off the AV and started rounding up some of the trash with ease. This got me thinking about rolling different powersets and building a new tablet but on reflection would having a full set of mocking beratement fix this?

 

I am working twice as hard on these taunt scenarios and having half the effect.

 

Did they ever fix the shield defense taunt aura?

Edited January 13, 2020 by AWOL
Because just because

[Infinitum]

11 hours ago, AWOL said:

So I have been running this for a while on iTrials and TFs. It is tough and works well on AVs however I have noticed that other tankers can round up mobs far more effectively than I can and have also noticed that my taunt is in general less effective. I have came to the conclusion that I need to adjust the build to improve the enhancement of taunt.

 

As an example I was on a task force where I was asked to off-tank the trash. I didn't perform well. The other tanker (with a lower level shift) actually broke off the AV and started rounding up some of the trash with ease. This got me thinking about rolling different powersets and building a new tablet but on reflection would having a full set of mocking beratement fix this?

 

I am working twice as hard on these taunt scenarios and having half the effect.

 

Did they ever fix the shield defense taunt aura?

Are you using the Blazng Aura? nevermind thats Fiery Aura, sorry brain fart.

 

I didnt realize the shield defense taunt aura was broken though.

 

I run Street Justice, but ive never had issues with agro honestly.

Edited January 14, 2020 by Infinitum