Mind/Dark... a little help, please?

[B5Freak]

So I have this 50 Mind Control/Dark Assault and, well, it seems a bit... underpowered. Mind you, she doesn't have Alpha slotted yet (because the $%^&*@# shards won't drop!). So here's my mids build. Can someone look at it and tell me where I'm going wrong here?

 

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Domina Sibohan: Level 50 Natural Dominator
Primary Power Set: Mind Control
Secondary Power Set: Dark Assault
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Psionic Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Mesmerize -- SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear:50(A), SprAscoft-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg:50(3), SprAscoft-EndRdx/Rchg:50(3), AscoftheD-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx:50(5), AscoftheD-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg:50(5)
Level 1: Dark Blast -- MlsFur-Acc/Dmg:35(A), MlsFur-Dmg/EndRdx:35(7), MlsFur-Dmg/Rchg:35(7)
Level 2: Levitate -- MlsFur-Acc/Dmg:35(A), MlsFur-Dmg/EndRdx:35(9), MlsFur-Dmg/Rchg:35(9)
Level 4: Smite -- DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb:50(A), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/Rchg:50(11), DarWtcDsp-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx:50(11), DarWtcDsp-Rchg/EndRdx:50(13), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/EndRdx:50(13), DarWtcDsp-Slow%:50(15)
Level 6: Dominate -- Lck-Acc/Hold:50(A), Lck-Acc/Rchg:50(15), Lck-Rchg/Hold:50(17), Lck-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:50(17), Lck-%Hold:50(19), Lck-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:50(34)
Level 8: Confuse -- MlsIll-Acc/Rchg:50(A), MlsIll-EndRdx/Conf:50(19), MlsIll-Acc/EndRdx:50(21), MlsIll-Conf/Rng:50(21), MlsIll-Acc/Conf/Rchg:50(23)
Level 10: Night Fall -- SphIns-Acc/ToHitDeb:50(A), SphIns-Acc/Rchg:50(23), SphIns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg:50(25), SphIns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:50(25), SphIns-%ToHit:50(27), SphIns-ToHitDeb:50(34)
Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+:50(A)
Level 14: Super Jump -- WntGif-ResSlow:50(A), WntGif-RunSpd/Jump/Fly/Rng/EndRdx:50(45)
Level 16: Mass Hypnosis -- CaloftheS-Acc/Rchg:50(A), CaloftheS-EndRdx/Sleep:50(36), CaloftheS-Sleep/Rng:50(36), CaloftheS-Acc/Sleep/Rchg:50(37), CaloftheS-Heal%:50(37)
Level 18: Total Domination -- BslGaz-Acc/Hold:30(A), BslGaz-Acc/Rchg:30(27), BslGaz-Rchg/Hold:30(31), BslGaz-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold:30(33), Lck-%Hold:50(33)
Level 20: Gather Shadows -- EndRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(33)
Level 22: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+:50(A)
Level 24: Tactics -- HO:Cyto(A)
Level 26: Terrify -- GlmoftheA-Acc/Rchg:50(A), GlmoftheA-EndRdx/Fear:50(34), GlmoftheA-Acc/EndRdx:50(37), GlmoftheA-Acc/Fear/Rchg:50(39), GlmoftheA-Fear/Rng:50(39)
Level 28: Engulfing Darkness -- Obl-Dmg:50(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg:50(29), Obl-Dmg/Rchg:50(29), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(31), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(31), ToHitDeb-I:50(36)
Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(50)
Level 32: Mass Confusion -- MlsIll-Acc/Rchg:50(A), MlsIll-EndRdx/Conf:50(42), MlsIll-Acc/EndRdx:50(42), MlsIll-Conf/Rng:50(43), MlsIll-Acc/Conf/Rchg:50(43)
Level 35: Life Drain -- ThfofEss-Acc/EndRdx/Heal:30(A), ThfofEss-+End%:30(40), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/Rchg:50(40), DarWtcDsp-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx:50(40), DarWtcDsp-Rchg/EndRdx:50(42)
Level 38: Midnight Grasp -- EnfOpr-EndRdx/Immob:50(A), EnfOpr-Immob/Rng:50(45), EnfOpr-Acc/Immob/Rchg:50(46), EnfOpr-Acc/Immob:50(46), EnfOpr-Acc/Rchg:50(46)
Level 41: Link Minds -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+:50(A)
Level 44: Indomitable Will -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+:50(A)
Level 47: Psionic Tornado -- SuddAcc-KB/Rech:50(A), SuddAcc-KB/Dmg/Rech:50(48), SuddAcc-KB/Dmg/End:50(48), SuddAcc-KB/Acc/Dmg:50(48), SuddAcc-KB/Acc:50(50), SuddAcc--KB/+KD:50(50)
Level 49: Mind Over Body -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I:50(A)
Level 2: Health -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+:50(A), Mrc-Rcvry+:40(43)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I:50(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod:50(A), EffAdp-EndMod:50(39), PrfShf-End%:50(45)
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 -- Jump-I:50(A)
Level 2: Rest -- IntRdx-I:50(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run 
Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon 
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion 
Level 0: Task Force Commander 
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve 
Level 0: Portal Jockey 
Level 50: Pyronic Core Final Judgement 
Level 50: Cognitive Radial Flawless Interface 
Level 50: Seers Partial Radial Improved Ally 
Level 50: Control Core Embodiment 
Level 50: Ageless Radial Epiphany 
Level 1: Quick Form 
Level 0: High Pain Threshold 
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[serxiom]

Hi! I'm at work atm and don't have mids here. What i can tell watching your powerset picks is that you probably are not defense softcapped so your survivality (disregarding permadom or not) is compromised if you facing +3/4 npcs, EB, AV etc.

You should consider drop Psy Mastery and get Mace Mastery picking Scorpion Shield. 

In order to work softacapping defense you need Weave/Scorpion Shield/Maneuvers/Combate Jumping. 

I will share my Mind/Dark Dom build later today so you can check it and have an idea what i'm talking about. 

I'm a soloer mostly and can run any content +3/4 without any issues. 

Without a deep review in your build i bet you should be faceplanting often. You need to work towards defense (i softacp ranged def 40%+ always) otherwise npcs will hit you all the time and worst in larger teams or groups. 

 

[B5Freak]

Well not as often as you might think, but facing EB's & AV's that I can't get locked down, yes I faceplant everytime. My strategy going into a fight is to lockdown everyone, then pound on them leisurely one by one. Works great for mobs (if a bit slow), but EB's can be tough and AV's simply won't be held. I'll take a look at Mace Mastery and see if that helps with survivability.

[Zeraphia]

Here is a build I made, it:

softcaps E/N/R w/ barrier

caps S/L resistance w/ barrier

has lots of AOE damage thru procs

all 3 "fun" aoe controls

has excellent single target

near perma hasten

 

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Level 50 Natural Dominator
Primary Power Set: Mind Control
Secondary Power Set: Dark Assault
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Primal Forces Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Mesmerize -- SprDmnGrs-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(A), SprDmnGrs-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(29), SprDmnGrs-EndRdx/Rchg(29), SprDmnGrs-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(45), SprDmnGrs-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(48), SprDmnGrs-Rchg/Fiery Orb(50)
Level 1: Dark Blast -- SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(A), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(23), SprWntBit-Dmg/Rchg(43), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11)
Level 2: Dominate -- UnbCns-Dam%(A), NrnSht-Dam%(3), GhsWdwEmb-Dam%(3), GldNet-Dam%(9)
Level 4: Gloom -- CldSns-%Dam(A), Apc-Dam%(5), Apc-Dmg(5), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Apc-Acc/Rchg(7), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(9)
Level 6: Confuse -- CrcPrs-Conf%(A), CrcPrs-Conf/EndRdx(13), CrcPrs-Conf(13), CrcPrs-Conf/Rchg(15), CrcPrs-Acc/Conf/Rchg(15), CrcPrs-Acc/Rchg(17)
Level 8: Mass Hypnosis -- HO:Endo(A)
Level 10: Smite -- Hct-Dam%(A), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(17), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(19), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), Hct-Acc/Rchg(21), CldSns-%Dam(21)
Level 12: Boxing -- Stp-Acc/Rchg(A)
Level 14: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(42)
Level 16: Gather Shadows -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(23)
Level 18: Total Domination -- SprEnt-Rchg/AbsorbProc(A), SprEnt-Hold/Rchg(25), SprEnt-Acc/Hold(25), SprEnt-End/Rchg(27), SprEnt-Acc/Hold/End(27)
Level 20: Engulfing Darkness -- FuroftheG-ResDeb%(A), Arm-Dmg(45), Arm-Dam%(46), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(46), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(50)
Level 22: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(39), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(39), Rct-ResDam%(43)
Level 24: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(39), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(40), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(43)
Level 26: Terrify -- PstBls-Dam%(A), JvlVll-Dam%(31), CldSns-%Dam(31), GlmoftheA-Dam%(31), GlmoftheA-Acc/EndRdx(34), GlmoftheA-Fear/Rng(37)
Level 28: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 30: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 32: Mass Confusion -- SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(A), SprAscoft-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(33), SprAscoft-EndRdx/Rchg(33), SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(33), SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(34), SprAscoft-Rchg/+Dmg%(34)
Level 35: Moon Beam -- StnoftheM-Dam%(A), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), StnoftheM-Acc/Dmg(36), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx(36), StnoftheM-Dmg/ActRdx/Rchg(37), Dcm-Build%(37)
Level 38: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(40), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(40)
Level 41: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(42), RechRdx-I(42)
Level 44: Temp Invulnerability -- Ags-ResDam(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(48), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(48), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
Level 47: Super Speed -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 49: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(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 -- Clr-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run 
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 50: Intuition Radial Paragon 
Level 50: Ion Core Final Judgement 
Level 50: Degenerative Core Flawless Interface 
Level 50: Longbow Core Superior Ally 
Level 50: Barrier Core Epiphany 
Level 50: Assault Core Embodiment 
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Edited February 17, 2020 by 33053222
copy & pasted wrong build originally

[serxiom]

As promised here my current build. I checked the other build above and it works good if you have the inf. Those purples will cost you a lot.

 

My build is inf friendly got more +rech and +ranged def. 

 

You cant go wrong with any of these builds

 

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Level 50 Mutation Dominator
Primary Power Set: Mind Control
Secondary Power Set: Dark Assault
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Mesmerize -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(3)
Level 1: Dark Blast -- DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb(A), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/Rchg(7), DarWtcDsp-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(7), DarWtcDsp-Slow%(9)
Level 2: Levitate -- ExpStr-Dmg/KB(A), ExpStr-Acc/KB(5), ExpStr-Dam%(37)
Level 4: Smite -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(9), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Mk'Bit-Dam%(13)
Level 6: Dominate -- BslGaz-Acc/Hold(A), BslGaz-Acc/Rchg(13), BslGaz-Rchg/Hold(15), BslGaz-Slow%(15)
Level 8: Confuse -- MlsIll-Acc/Rchg(A), MlsIll-EndRdx/Conf(17), MlsIll-Acc/EndRdx(17), MlsIll-Conf/Rng(19), MlsIll-Acc/Conf/Rchg(19), MlsIll-Dam%(40)
Level 10: Gloom -- CldSns-ToHitDeb(A), CldSns-Acc/ToHitDeb(21), CldSns-Acc/Rchg(21), CldSns-%Dam(23), CldSns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(23), CldSns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 12: Kick -- Empty(A)
Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(29), RechRdx-I(29)
Level 16: Super Jump -- Jump-I(A)
Level 18: Gather Shadows -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31)
Level 20: Engulfing Darkness -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(31), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(31), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33)
Level 22: Mass Hypnosis -- CaloftheS-Acc/Rchg(A), CaloftheS-EndRdx/Sleep(33), CaloftheS-Acc/EndRdx(34), CaloftheS-Sleep/Rng(34), CaloftheS-Acc/Sleep/Rchg(34)
Level 24: Total Domination -- BslGaz-Acc/Hold(A), BslGaz-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(25), BslGaz-Rchg/Hold(25), BslGaz-Acc/Rchg(36)
Level 26: Terrify -- Ngh-Acc/Rchg(A), Ngh-Acc/Fear/Rchg(27), Ngh-Acc/Fear(27)
Level 28: Life Drain -- TchoftheN-Heal(A), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(39), TchoftheN-Acc/Heal(39)
Level 30: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(37), StdPrt-ResKB(39)
Level 32: Mass Confusion -- AscoftheD-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(A), AscoftheD-Rchg/+Dmg%(36), AscoftheD-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(40), AscoftheD-EndRdx/Rchg(42), AscoftheD-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(42), AscoftheD-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
Level 35: Moon Beam -- StnoftheM-Acc/Dmg(A), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx(36), StnoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), StnoftheM-Acc/ActRdx/Rng(43), StnoftheM-Dmg/ActRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 38: Midnight Grasp -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(43), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(45), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(45), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Mk'Bit-Dam%(46)
Level 41: Scorpion Shield -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(46), LucoftheG-Def(48)
Level 44: Weave -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(45), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(48)
Level 47: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(48), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(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 -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run 
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(50), EndMod-I(50)
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[B5Freak]

Thank you both for the builds. I'm gonna look at them both and see what I can do with them. As for inf, I can always task my farmer for more, so I might just take the best of both builds and mash them into mine.

[Mezmera]

My main is a Mind/Dark.  Very fun combo and great survive-ability.  Life Drain has fantastic synergy with the Primal Epic pool.  Energy Transfer on a dom just hits stupid hard, best ST attack on the game, up there with the best stalker attacks.  Only draw back is the health loss from it makes most reluctant to use it but with Life Drain you can spam ET all day.  

 

ET and Moonbeam is a ferocious 1+2.  I'd drop Levitate, Smite, Midnight Grasp, Gloom and one or two of the AoE controls.  

 

Here's what I've taken for my powers: 

Mesmerize, Dominate, Confuse, Total Domination, Mass Confusion, Mass Hypnosis (no extra slotting)

Blast, Gather Shadows, Engulfing Darkness, Life Drain, Moon Beam

Energy Transfer, Shield, (maybe conserve power if you need it) 

Hasten, Maneuvers, Tactics, Vengeance, Punch, Tough, Weave, Mystic Flight, Ally buff, Rune of Protection

 

You could also sub out the Sorcery Pool for Force of Will, they're both great pools.  Anyways good luck!

[B5Freak]

I've been rethinking about Moonbeam myself lately. I skipped it because from what I was reading at the time I was getting ready to roll the toon (what little there was to read), the consensus was that Moonbeam was weak for a snipe and that the melee/PBAoE powers were harder hitting and that you needed to be in melee range, making Moonbeam practically useless. But that was before the changes to sniper powers. I will definitely be working Moonbeam into my respec and will look at ET while I'm at it.

[Mezmera]

With all the internal recharge doms build for your damage chain won't vary much outside of ET, Moonbeam, Life Drain and a single target hold or damage slotted Mesmerize.  You'll mix in the aoe controls and engulfing darkness as you'll need it but you will be a vicious boss killer.