Mercs/Thermal/Fire Build Request

[Recovery8]

I'm absolutely terrible at making MM builds and can't seem to find a build already premade for this set up. Is it just a bad combo or could I make it work. I really got attached to the thematics behind the character but I find myself in desperate need of a respec. Can anyone help me out here. I don't mind dropping some powers but would like to keep burst, m30, and bonfire. I also don't feel the need to have travel powers and run the sprint/ninja run combo.

 

Edited February 11, 2020 by Recovery8

[TrishaTwilight]

While I don't have a build handy - I do have this combination at 44 at the moment. It is a drag. Either I built it wrong, or it just isn't any fun. I find the mercs squishy even with the heals and shields. If I weren't so invested in the theme, I would give it up I think.

 

I wouldn't follow my build anyway, since it is built for theme. I just wanted to provide a heads up that I have found the character to be a chore to deal with.

[Recovery8]

Unfortunately this build for me is currently thugs thermal and I don't enjoy that any more than Mercs could be. The thugs are too hard to keep track of and keep healed up.

 

I would still like to try the combo if I could find a build for myself. As Mercs don't move around so much

[Recovery8]

Okay so I attempted to make a build for myself. Can anyone look this over and make some changes if I messed up too hard?

 

Villain Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.6.0.7
https://github.com/ImaginaryDevelopment/imaginary-hero-designer

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V2: Level 50 Science Mastermind
Primary Power Set: Mercenaries
Secondary Power Set: Thermal Radiation
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Heat Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Soldiers -- SvrRgh-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), AchHee-ResDeb%(3), SprMarofS-Acc/Dmg(3), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(5), SlbAll-Build%(5), SprMarofS-EndRdx/+Resist/+Regen(7)
Level 1: Warmth -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(7), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(9), Prv-Heal/Rchg(9), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(11), Prv-Absorb%(11)
Level 2: Burst -- Dvs-Acc/Dmg(A), Dvs-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Dvs-Dmg/Rchg(40), Dvs-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), Dvs-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Dvs-Hold%(42)
Level 4: Fire Shield -- Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Ags-ResDam(19), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(21)
Level 6: Equip Mercenary -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 8: M30 Grenade -- OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg(A), OvrFrc-End/Rech(21), OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg/End(23), OvrFrc-Dmg/End/Rech(23), OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg/End/Rech(25), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(25)
Level 10: Plasma Shield -- Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Ags-ResDam(17), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(19)
Level 12: Spec Ops -- SvrRgh-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), SprMarofS-Dmg/EndRdx(13), CaltoArm-+Def(Pets)(13), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(15), SprMarofS-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), SvrRgh-PetResDam(17)
Level 14: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(34), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(34), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(36)
Level 16: Cauterize -- DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx(A), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(45), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(45), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(45), DctWnd-Heal(46)
Level 18: Kick -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A)
Level 20: Serum -- HO:Cyto(A)
Level 22: Tough -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(37), GldArm-3defTpProc(37), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(37)
Level 24: Thaw -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 26: Tactics -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(27), GssSynFr--ToHit(27), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(29)
Level 28: Commando -- SprMarofS-Dmg(A), SprCmmoft-Dmg/EndRdx(33), EdcoftheM-Acc/EndRdx(33), SprMarofS-Acc/EndRdx(34), EdcoftheM-PetDef(29), SprCmmoft-Rchg/PetAoEDef(31)
Level 30: Forge -- AdjTrg-ToHit(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(48), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(50), AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(50)
Level 32: Tactical Upgrade -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 35: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(33), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
Level 38: Heat Exhaustion -- Acc-I(A), EndRdx-I(36), RechRdx-I(36)
Level 41: Melt Armor -- AchHee-DefDeb(A), TchofLadG-%Dam(42), AnlWkn-Acc/DefDeb(42), AnlWkn-Acc/Rchg/EndRdx(46), AnlWkn-Acc/Rchg(46), AnlWkn-DefDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
Level 44: Bonfire -- SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(A), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(43), SprFrzBls-Rchg/ImmobProc(43), Ann-ResDeb%(43)
Level 47: Power of the Phoenix -- Heal-I(A)
Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
Level 1: Brawl -- Dmg-I(A)
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 1: Supremacy 
Level 2: Rest -- EndMod-I(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run 
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(31)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(31)
Level 1: Soldier 
Level 1: Medic 
Level 12: Spec Ops 
Level 26: Commando 
Level 50: Intuition Radial Paragon 
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[Ilamia]

This is what I'm using for my Merc/Thermal. I'm still low level so this is not tested yet. The idea is to have capped ranged defense and use the knockdown to keep mobs away from me and my pets. I had a hard time capping ranged defense, and I'm pretty new to using Mids.

 

Villain Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.6.0.7
https://github.com/ImaginaryDevelopment/imaginary-hero-designer

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Firstblood: Level 50 Science Mastermind
Primary Power Set: Mercenaries
Secondary Power Set: Thermal Radiation
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Force of Will
Ancillary Pool: Heat Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Soldiers -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(3), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(3), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(5), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(7)
Level 1: Warmth -- DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx(A), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(7), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(9), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(9), DctWnd-Heal(11)
Level 2: Fire Shield -- RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctArm-ResDam(11), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(13)
Level 4: Cauterize -- NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(A), NmnCnv-EndRdx/Rchg(15), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(15), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(17), NmnCnv-Heal(17), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(19)
Level 6: Equip Mercenary -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 8: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(19), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(21)
Level 10: Plasma Shield -- RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctArm-ResDam(21), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(23)
Level 12: Spec Ops -- BldMnd-Acc/Dmg(A), BldMnd-Dmg/EndRdx(23), BldMnd-Acc/EndRdx(25), BldMnd-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(25), BldMnd-Acc(27), BldMnd-Dmg(27)
Level 14: Tactics -- GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(A), GssSynFr--ToHit(29), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(29), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(31), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(31), GssSynFr--Build%(31)
Level 16: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33)
Level 18: Boxing -- Stp-Acc/Rchg(A), Stp-EndRdx/Stun(33), Stp-Acc/EndRdx(33), Stp-Stun/Rng(34), Stp-Acc/Stun/Rchg(34), Stp-KB%(34)
Level 20: Weaken Resolve -- CldSns-ToHitDeb(A), CldSns-Acc/ToHitDeb(36), CldSns-Acc/Rchg(36), CldSns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(36), CldSns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(37), CldSns-%Dam(37)
Level 22: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(37)
Level 24: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(39), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(39)
Level 26: Commando -- SprCmmoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprCmmoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprCmmoft-Dmg/EndRdx(40), SprCmmoft-Rchg/PetAoEDef(40), CaltoArm-+Def(Pets)(40), EdcoftheM-PetDef(42)
Level 28: Forge -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 30: Project Will -- Acc-I(A), FrcFdb-Acc/KB(42), FrcFdb-Rechg%(42)
Level 32: Tactical Upgrade -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 35: Heat Exhaustion -- Acc-I(A), Acc-I(43)
Level 38: Melt Armor -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(43), Acc-I(43), Acc-I(45)
Level 41: Unleash Potential -- RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(A), RedFrt-Def/Rchg(45), RedFrt-EndRdx/Rchg(45), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(46), RedFrt-Def(46), RedFrt-EndRdx(46)
Level 44: Bonfire -- OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg(A), OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg/End(48), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(48), OvrFrc-Dmg/End/Rech(48), OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg/End/Rech(50)
Level 47: Wall of Force -- ExpStr-Dmg/KB(A), ExpStr-Acc/KB(50), ExpStr-Dam%(50)
Level 49: Super Speed -- Clr-Stlth(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
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 1: Supremacy
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), EndMod-I(13)
Level 1: Soldier
Level 1: Medic
Level 12: Spec Ops
Level 26: Commando
Level 50: Agility Core Paragon
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Can always drop super speed for thaw or serum if you want.

 

Also if you drop Bonfire pick up Temporary Invulnerablility and move a slot out of tough you can 6 slot Temporary Invulnerablility with Gladiators Armor and have capped S&L resists.

Edited February 15, 2020 by Ilamia
Keep finding errors.