What is better, Resist Brute w/ Darkest Night or Resist Scrapper w/ Shadow Meld?

[Chance Jackson]

Both powers seem incredibly useful for surviving high end content I know +def buffs layer better with resistance than -dmg debuffs but shadow meld isn't available for the whole fight & Darkest Night offers -tohit. Depending on the answer I may reroll.

[Rocketmandb]

I'd say they're pretty close. Shadow Meld doesn't run away, doesn't constantly drain endurance, and is with you when you move - at least for 15 seconds. Darkest Night gives less of a bonus with respect to effective defense, but also gives -damage.

 

If I had to pick one, I'd probably go with Darkest Night, because it's more consistent, but Shadow Meld will get you through the toughest part of the battle and will be up every fight.