Night Widow Love

[Gammos]

Hey all!

 

So, I know the general consensus is that Forts are superior to NW's. However, I am really digging this build I have made on Test. I didn't want to purple her out but I still wanted to be a viable threat to these baddies. I would love some feedback. I ran a few tests last night and I noticed I was able to run +4/8 without a scratch but it took forever to kill mobs. Also, whenever I faced my fellow Arachnos, I suffered rather horribly even at +3/5 (having no DDR sucks lol). Everything else I've faced so far was great.

 

Notes: I don't rely on ML for my defense (which is why it's not turned on in this build). It's more of an oh sh*t or team buff button. No hasten also. I tried not to rely on that in this build. I am soft-capped for normal content and I know I could have used more procs but I'm not as good with my Mids-Fu as you good people are. Thanks in advance for the solid feedback!

 

Build

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Blood Money: Level 50 Natural Arachnos Widow
Primary Power Set: Night Widow Training
Secondary Power Set: Widow Teamwork
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Medicine
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Poison Dart -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(21), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37)
Level 1: Combat Training: Defensive -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(3), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(17), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(34), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(43), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(45)
Level 2: Strike -- Mk'Bit-Dam%(A), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(5), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(11), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(29), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37)
Level 4: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(7), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(7), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(17), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(34), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 6: Super Speed -- BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(A)
Level 8: Follow Up -- SprSpdBit-Rchg/Global Toxic(A), SprSpdBit-Acc/Dmg(9), SprSpdBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), SprSpdBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21)
Level 10: Indomitable Will -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(11)
Level 12: Spin -- ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg(A), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx(13), ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg(13), ScrDrv-Acc/Rchg(29), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36)
Level 14: Lunge -- Mk'Bit-Dam%(A), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(15), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(15), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(25), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 16: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 18: Slash -- SprDmnofA-Rchg/DmgFear%(A), SprDmnofA-Acc/Dmg(19), SprDmnofA-Dmg/Rchg(19), SprDmnofA-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), SprDmnofA-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), SprDmnofA-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
Level 20: Tactical Training: Leadership -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), GssSynFr--ToHit(42), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(45), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(45), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(46), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(46)
Level 22: Mask Presence -- ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(A)
Level 24: Foresight -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(25), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(39), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(42), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(42)
Level 26: Eviscerate -- ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg(A), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx(27), ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg(27), ScrDrv-Acc/Rchg(36), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37)
Level 28: Mental Training -- Run-I(A)
Level 30: Mind Link -- Rct-ResDam%(A)
Level 32: Psychic Scream -- Ann-ResDeb%(A), Ann-Acc/Dmg(33), Ann-Dmg/Rchg(33), Ann-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Ann-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), Ann-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 35: Aid Other -- Heal-I(A)
Level 38: Aid Self -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(39), NmnCnv-EndRdx/Rchg(40), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(46), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(48), NmnCnv-Heal(48)
Level 41: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), UnbLea-Stlth(43)
Level 44: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 47: Tough -- Ags-ResDam(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(48), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(50), Ags-EndRdx/Rchg(50), Ags-Psi/Status(50)
Level 49: Placate -- RechRdx-I(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: Conditioning 
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run 
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(3)
Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon 
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Set Bonus Totals:

• 53.54 Toxic Damage (12% chance, CancelOnMiss)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
• 16.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
• 9.75% Defense(Smashing)
• 9.75% Defense(Lethal)
• 16.94% Defense(Fire)
• 16.94% Defense(Cold)
• 16.63% Defense(Energy)
• 16.63% Defense(Negative)
• 6% Defense(Psionic)
• 13.5% Defense(Melee)
• 23.5% Defense(Ranged)
• 23.19% Defense(AoE)
• 1.35% Max End
• 3% Enhancement(Max EnduranceDiscount)
• 6% Enhancement(Heal)
• 67% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• 40% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 28.5% SpeedFlying
• 172.7 HP (16.12%) HitPoints
• 28.5% JumpHeight
• 28.5% SpeedJumping
• MezResist(Confused) 77.5%
• MezResist(Held) 77.5%
• MezResist(Immobilized) 77.5%
• MezResist(Sleep) 77.5%
• MezResist(Stunned) 77.5%
• MezResist(Terrorized) 77.5%
• 4.5% (0.08 End/sec) Recovery
• 62% (3.32 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 26.75% Resistance(Smashing)
• 26.75% Resistance(Lethal)
• 5% Resistance(Fire)
• 5% Resistance(Cold)
• 11.75% Resistance(Energy)
• 11.75% Resistance(Negative)
• 23% Resistance(Toxic)
• 28% 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)
• 28.5% SpeedRunning

 

 

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Edited March 4, 2020 by Gammos
Adding more context

[Shockacon]

It's super late where I am but insomnia has better resistance than me right now. I feel like a rarity because i call my NW my main.  Fell in love with the archetype on Live and when HC popped up I jumped on the chance to revive my toon and improve it. I was not disappointed. 

 

I'm also on my phone so I can't post my current build for comparisons but I do see a couple of differences (save for IO choices). Didn't actually need the fighting pool on mine as i managed to make my defense high enough even with meh level (hardly any except psionic. My night widow don't play your mind games). I didn't take the medicine pool either (didn't need it on my build), opting for a patron pool for more offense because my character's theory is the best defense is too many choices in offense (like her shoe closet at her condo in St. Martial).

 

I feel like i could nitpick choices with defensive slotting but honestly I am just grumpy from fighting insomnia... maybe i should count alts (sheep are so passé)...

[Gulbasaur]

Night widows are definitely fun and I wish I enjoyed playing them more. They seems to be getting more interest recently, which is interesting. 

 

You probably don't need fighting - you can reach pretty decent resists with IOs and scaling resistances don't show up in the Hero Planner but are really, really good when they kick in - I can safely tank with my widow. 

 

What are your position defences like?

[Gammos]

20 hours ago, Shockacon said:

It's super late where I am but insomnia has better resistance than me right now. I feel like a rarity because i call my NW my main.  Fell in love with the archetype on Live and when HC popped up I jumped on the chance to revive my toon and improve it. I was not disappointed. 

My NW was actually my first 50 here on HC. I loved Veats since they were first introduced 💪

[Gammos]

11 hours ago, Gulbasaur said:

Night widows are definitely fun and I wish I enjoyed playing them more. They seems to be getting more interest recently, which is interesting. 

 

You probably don't need fighting - you can reach pretty decent resists with IOs and scaling resistances don't show up in the Hero Planner but are really, really good when they kick in - I can safely tank with my widow. 

 

What are your position defences like?

Yea I agree, I probably could get away without using Tough. I'm soft-capped positionally. Melee: 50%, Ranged and AoE 48% (without ML) This is why I wanted to use the test server to tweak things here and there. 

 

SN: I'm developing a Fort build and using your excellent build as a frame 😄  

[Shockacon]

40 minutes ago, Gammos said:

My NW was actually my first 50 here on HC. I loved Veats since they were first introduced

I was working on leveling a stalker to 50 (for my first lvl 50 villain) when the announcement for VEATs first came out. I put in overtime making sure I got to 50 on that toon so fast. Then I saved a name for a crab spider and once they were released, I tore into leveling that one and loved it. Once I hit 50 I decided to try a widow and liked the sound of night widows so I went with that. Pretty sure I had more fun leveling those 2 than any others I've had so far on both Live and HC (though this electric stalker is giving the crab spider competition... nothing beats my NW, though).

[Gammos]

8 hours ago, Shockacon said:

I was working on leveling a stalker to 50 (for my first lvl 50 villain) when the announcement for VEATs first came out. I put in overtime making sure I got to 50 on that toon so fast. Then I saved a name for a crab spider and once they were released, I tore into leveling that one and loved it. Once I hit 50 I decided to try a widow and liked the sound of night widows so I went with that. Pretty sure I had more fun leveling those 2 than any others I've had so far on both Live and HC (though this electric stalker is giving the crab spider competition... nothing beats my NW, though).

Great times... I was so excited when they were first released. I could never get into Khelds and was thrilled at how my Widow performed. This is why the my Widow here was one of the first toons I rolled and the first I got to 50. It's also the reason why it's taken me so long coming up with a build I was interested in. I didn't want to waste inf in a build that under-performed for one of my fav toons.