Looking for a shield/mace tank build....

[SirBronco]

Anyone have a good one out there? If so please let me know. I would like use io's but don't care how expensive they are. Also would like to avoid the tier 9 shield power and use the earth epic power. Other then that whatever works. Thanks everyone. Really appreciate the help.

[Hyperstrike]

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962
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Bong & Klong: Level 50 Magic Tanker
Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
Secondary Power Set: War Mace
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Earth Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Deflection -- LucoftheG-Rchg+:50(A), LucoftheG-Def:50(3), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP:50(3), Rct-ResDam%:50(5)
Level 1: Bash -- SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg:50(A), SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg:50(5), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(7), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(7), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(9), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%:50(9)
Level 2: Battle Agility -- LucoftheG-Rchg+:50(A), LucoftheG-Def:50(11)
Level 4: Jawbreaker -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg:50(A), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg:50(15), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(15), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(17), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(17), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb:50(19)
Level 6: True Grit -- UnbGrd-ResDam:50(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx:50(19), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam:50(21), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:50(21), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(23), GldArm-3defTpProc:50(23)
Level 8: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(25)
Level 10: Taunt -- PrfZng-Dam%:50(A)
Level 12: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 14: Phalanx Fighting -- LucoftheG-Rchg+:50(A), LucoftheG-Def:50(25)
Level 16: Kick -- FrcFdb-Rechg%:50(A)
Level 18: Grant Cover -- LucoftheG-Rchg+:50(A), LucoftheG-Def:50(27)
Level 20: Clobber -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx:50(27), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg:50(29), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:50(29), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(31), Mk'Bit-Dam%:50(31)
Level 22: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam:50(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx:50(31), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam:50(33), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:50(33)
Level 24: Weave -- Rct-Def:50(A), Rct-Def/EndRdx:50(33)
Level 26: Shield Charge -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg:50(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx:50(34), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(34), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(34), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(36), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc:50(36)
Level 28: Whirling Mace -- ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg:50(A), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx:50(36), ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg:50(37), ScrDrv-Acc/Rchg:50(37), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(37), ScrDrv-Dam%:50(39)
Level 30: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Rchg+:50(A), LucoftheG-Def:50(39)
Level 32: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(39)
Level 35: Shatter -- ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg:50(A), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx:50(40), ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg:50(40), ScrDrv-Acc/Rchg:50(40), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(42), ScrDrv-Dam%:50(42)
Level 38: Crowd Control -- ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg:50(A), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx:50(42), ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg:50(43), ScrDrv-Acc/Rchg:50(43), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(43), ScrDrv-Dam%:50(45)
Level 41: Stone Prison -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg:50(A), SprWntBit-Dmg/Rchg:50(45), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(45), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(46), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg:50(46), SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc:50(46)
Level 44: Fossilize -- Dvs-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Dvs-Dmg/EndRdx:50(48), Dvs-Dmg/Rchg:50(48), Dvs-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(48), Dvs-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(50), Dvs-Hold%:50(50)
Level 47: Super Speed -- WntGif-ResSlow:50(A)
Level 49: Assault -- EndRdx-I:50(A), EndRdx-I:50(50)
Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I:50(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Clr-Stlth:50(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 -- Run-I:50(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I:50(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End:50(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+:50(11), Mrc-Rcvry+:40(13)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I:50(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%:50(A), PrfShf-EndMod:50(13)
Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon
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[SirBronco#7]

While this build seems pretty good, the io's look a little weird to me. If you take a set in a power shouldn't you finish the whole power with the same enhancement? My toon just hit 50 so looking for other shield/mace tank builds out there using earth mastery. Thanks 

[Hyperstrike]

4 hours ago, SirBronco#7 said:

While this build seems pretty good, the io's look a little weird to me. If you take a set in a power shouldn't you finish the whole power with the same enhancement? My toon just hit 50 so looking for other shield/mace tank builds out there using earth mastery. Thanks 

In a word...NO.

Yes, if you're an obsessive-compulsive, franken-slotting this way can be DEEPLY offensive to your inner sense of order.
But, if you're chasing SPECIFIC bonuses, filling a power up on a single set can be counter-productive.

Do a search for "Blood From A Stone" and look at the franken-slotting there.

Or this attempt:

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Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.962
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Schtronk Unt Pretti: Level 50 Technology Brute
Primary Power Set: Super Strength
Secondary Power Set: Energy Aura
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Sorcery
Power Pool: Leadership

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Punch -- FrcFdb-Acc/KB:50(A), FrcFdb-Dmg/EndRdx/KB:50(3), FrcFdb-Rechg%:50(3), TchofDth-Acc/Dmg:40(5), TchofDth-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(5), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(7)
Level 1: Kinetic Shield -- ShlWal-Def:50(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx:50(7), ShlWal-Def/Rchg:50(9), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(9), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP:50(11), Rct-ResDam%:50(11)
Level 2: Haymaker -- SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg:50(A), SprUnrFur-Dmg/Rchg:50(13), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(13), SprUnrFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(15), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(15), SprUnrFur-Rchg/+Regen/+End:50(17)
Level 4: Dampening Field -- UnbGrd-ResDam:50(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx:50(21), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam:50(21), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:50(23), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(23), GldArm-3defTpProc:50(25)
Level 6: Power Shield -- ShlWal-Def:50(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx:50(25), ShlWal-Def/Rchg:50(27), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(27)
Level 8: Knockout Blow -- FrcFdb-Acc/KB:50(A), FrcFdb-Dmg/EndRdx/KB:50(29), FrcFdb-Rechg%:50(29), TchofDth-Acc/Dmg:40(31), TchofDth-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:40(31), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(31)
Level 10: Entropic Aura -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 12: Kick -- FrcFdb-Rechg%:50(A)
Level 14: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam:50(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx:50(33), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam:50(33), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:50(33)
Level 16: Energy Protection -- UnbGrd-ResDam:50(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx:50(34), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam:50(34), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:50(34)
Level 18: Rage -- HO:Membr(A), HO:Membr(36)
Level 20: Energy Cloak -- ShlWal-Def:50(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx:50(36), ShlWal-Def/Rchg:50(36), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(37)
Level 22: Weave -- ShlWal-Def:50(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx:50(37), ShlWal-Def/Rchg:50(37), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(39)
Level 24: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Rchg+:50(A), LucoftheG-Def:50(39)
Level 26: Hurl -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg:40(A), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:40(39), FrcFdb-Acc/KB:50(40), FrcFdb-Dmg/EndRdx/KB:50(40), FrcFdb-Rechg%:50(40), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(42)
Level 28: Energy Drain -- LucoftheG-Rchg+:50(A), LucoftheG-Def:50(42)
Level 30: Mystic Flight -- WntGif-ResSlow:50(A)
Level 32: Foot Stomp -- ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg:50(A), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx:50(42), ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg:50(43), ScrDrv-Acc/Rchg:50(43), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(43), ScrDrv-Dam%:50(45)
Level 35: Energize -- DctWnd-Heal/Rchg:50(A), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg:50(45)
Level 38: Overload -- LucoftheG-Rchg+:50(A)
Level 41: Maneuvers -- ShlWal-Def:50(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx:50(45), ShlWal-Def/Rchg:50(46), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg:50(46)
Level 44: Arcane Bolt -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg:50(A), SprWntBit-Dmg/Rchg:50(46), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(48), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(48), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg:50(48)
Level 47: Rune of Protection -- UnbGrd-ResDam:50(A), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg:50(50), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam:50(50), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:50(50)
Level 49: [Empty]
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Clr-Stlth:50(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Quick -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Rush -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Surge -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Fury
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(17), Mrc-Rcvry+:40(19)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%:50(A), PrfShf-EndMod:50(19)
Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon
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Objective? Cap both Negative Energy Defense and Resistance.

 

[NEW DAWN]

Hyperstrikes build knowledge and builds are consistently in the ball park of as good as it gets, "you're" just adjusting personal to taste trade offs.

[Caulderone]

Hyperstrike and Infinitum both do excellent builds.  So, just to add another layer, here is a thread on this on page 3 with an Infinitum version:

 

 

[SirBronco]

I wasn't trying to make anyone upset. It was merely a question as to why you wouldn't go with the same set in slotting a power? I am new to this and appreciate everyone's advice. Sorry to upset you if I did. Was just trying to figure it out so I could do it for myself on other toons. Thanks for the help.

[Hyperstrike]

22 hours ago, Caulderone said:

Hyperstrike and Infinitum both do excellent builds.  So, just to add another layer, here is a thread on this on page 3 with an Infinitum version:

 

 

 

More than one way to skin a cat.

<Cat> Yeah...WHAT!?!?!?!?

[Hyperstrike]

19 hours ago, SirBronco said:

I wasn't trying to make anyone upset. It was merely a question as to why you wouldn't go with the same set in slotting a power? I am new to this and appreciate everyone's advice. Sorry to upset you if I did. Was just trying to figure it out so I could do it for myself on other toons. Thanks for the help.

It's all good.  Don't ever just ACCEPT something you may not understand at face value.
Ask questions until you're SURE of the answer.
 

[Infinitum]

On 4/14/2020 at 9:25 AM, Caulderone said:

Hyperstrike and Infinitum both do excellent builds.  So, just to add another layer, here is a thread on this on page 3 with an Infinitum version:

 

 

I could tweak that build in the topic for earth mastery, is that what you are wanting Bronco?

[SirBronco]

I use salt crystals, quick sand, and stalagmites. NOT a farm toon but one to have fun. Thanks.

[Techulon]

On 4/15/2020 at 5:10 AM, Hyperstrike said:

  On 4/14/2020 at 6:25 AM, Caulderone said:

Hyperstrike and Infinitum both do excellent builds.  So, just to add another layer, here is a thread on this on page 3 with an Infinitum version:

Just 50ing my tank now. Can someone explain any differences in these two builds? Play style, cost. 
thx tons

[Hyperstrike]

Reposting my build because for some goofy reason, Clobber looks like it was taken illegally.

Here it is with the powers shuffled.

 

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Hero Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.7.2.10
https://github.com/Crytilis/mids-reborn-hero-designer

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Bong & Klong: Level 50 Magic Tanker
Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
Secondary Power Set: War Mace
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Earth Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Deflection -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+:50(A), LucoftheG-Def:50(3), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP:50(3), Rct-ResDam%:50(5)
Level 1: Bash -- SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg:50(A), SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg:50(5), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(7), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(7), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(9), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%:50(9)
Level 2: Battle Agility -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+:50(A), LucoftheG-Def:50(11)
Level 4: Jawbreaker -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg:50(A), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg:50(15), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(15), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(17), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(17), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb:50(19)
Level 6: True Grit -- UnbGrd-ResDam:50(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx:50(19), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam:50(21), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:50(21), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+:30(23), GldArm-3defTpProc:50(23)
Level 8: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(25)
Level 10: Taunt -- PrfZng-Dam%:50(A)
Level 12: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I:50(A)
Level 14: Phalanx Fighting -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+:50(A), LucoftheG-Def:50(25)
Level 16: Kick -- FrcFdb-Rechg%:50(A)
Level 18: Grant Cover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+:50(A), LucoftheG-Def:50(27)
Level 20: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam:50(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx:50(27), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam:50(29), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg:50(29)
Level 22: Weave -- Rct-Def:50(A), Rct-Def/EndRdx:50(31)
Level 24: Whirling Mace -- ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg:50(A), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx:50(31), ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg:50(31), ScrDrv-Acc/Rchg:50(33), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(33), ScrDrv-Dam%:50(33)
Level 26: Shield Charge -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg:50(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx:50(34), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(34), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(34), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(36), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc:50(36)
Level 28: Clobber -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx:50(36), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg:50(37), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg:50(37), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(37), Mk'Bit-Dam%:50(39)
Level 30: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+:50(A), LucoftheG-Def:50(39)
Level 32: Hasten -- RechRdx-I:50(A), RechRdx-I:50(39)
Level 35: Shatter -- ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg:50(A), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx:50(40), ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg:50(40), ScrDrv-Acc/Rchg:50(40), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(42), ScrDrv-Dam%:50(42)
Level 38: Crowd Control -- ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg:50(A), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx:50(42), ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg:50(43), ScrDrv-Acc/Rchg:50(43), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(43), ScrDrv-Dam%:50(45)
Level 41: Stone Prison -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg:50(A), SprWntBit-Dmg/Rchg:50(45), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx:50(45), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(46), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg:50(46), SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc:50(46)
Level 44: Fossilize -- Dvs-Acc/Dmg:50(A), Dvs-Dmg/EndRdx:50(48), Dvs-Dmg/Rchg:50(48), Dvs-Acc/Dmg/Rchg:50(48), Dvs-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg:50(50), Dvs-Hold%:50(50)
Level 47: Super Speed -- WntGif-ResSlow:50(A)
Level 49: Assault -- EndRdx-I:50(A), EndRdx-I:50(50)
Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I:50(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 1: Prestige Power Dash -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Prestige Power Slide -- Clr-Stlth:50(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 -- Run-I:50(A)
Level 2: Rest -- RechRdx-I:50(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I:50(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End:50(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+:50(11), Mrc-Rcvry+:40(13)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I:50(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%:50(A), PrfShf-EndMod:50(13)
Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon
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Totals (Defense, Resist, Regen, Recovery,  etc are all a bit better.  But, almost across the board, it's numerically superior.

My build DOESN'T include any Incarnate beyond Cardiac.  His does, which is some (but not all) of what causes his build to have superior numbers.

My build is slightly more attack/damage-oriented.

His "optimal" attack chain:  Jawbreaker -->  Crowd Control -->  Bash -->  Jawbreaker
DPS: 103.6395

My "optimal" attack chain:  Clobber -->  Shatter -->  Jawbreaker -->  Crowd Control
DPS: 147.1053 (152.7665 if you T4 Assault Core.)

For 95% or so of content, the two builds will be functionally identical.
For the remaining 5% or so, his will live longer, but mine will do more overall damage.  And since dead enemies do no damage, that may mean there is no appreciable difference outside of basic metrics.

As to cost, mine is DEFINITELY more expensive.

Edited September 29, 2020 by Hyperstrike

[Techulon]

Right on, perfect. 
 

I did use yours from the text post above, I worked my way through the clobber hitch.  I’ll stick with it, sounds like just what I’m looking for. Thank you so much for your contribution. 

 

Does this repost just fix the clobber issue, or is there more to the update?

 

Looking forward to trying it out!

 

[Nemu]

On 4/14/2020 at 12:46 PM, SirBronco said:

I wasn't trying to make anyone upset. It was merely a question as to why you wouldn't go with the same set in slotting a power? I am new to this and appreciate everyone's advice. Sorry to upset you if I did. Was just trying to figure it out so I could do it for myself on other toons. Thanks for the help.

I gave a detailed breakdown at the bottom of the first page regarding slotting towards your goals and highlight a few scenarios why you would not want to slot a full set of enhancements into a power in that thread. Give it a good read and examine the OPs builds vs my commentary/build and compare the numbers from the totals button in Mids. I hope it helps.

[Techulon]

I just finished my first test run with Hyperstrike’s Shield/War Mace Tanker build. I can now personally attest to its awesomeness. 
 

I was able to solo a PI 54/8 radio mission with no issues. No incarnates yet, of course. I even survived in smash/lethal farm ok, should be no sweat with a level shift. 
 

Enjoying jumping up before using crowd control to affect whole mobs. Perma Active Defenses for status protection, very nice. 
 

Thanks tons for a great build!

Edited September 30, 2020 by Techulon

[Hyperstrike]

15 hours ago, Techulon said:

I just finished my first test run with Hyperstrike’s Shield/War Mace Tanker build. I can now personally attest to its awesomeness. 
 

I was able to solo a PI 54/8 radio mission with no issues. No incarnates yet, of course. I even survived in smash/lethal farm ok, should be no sweat with a level shift. 
 

Enjoying jumping up before using crowd control to affect whole mobs. Perma Active Defenses for status protection, very nice. 
 

Thanks tons for a great build!

Glad you like it.

Happy Tanking!
 

 

On 9/29/2020 at 7:05 AM, Techulon said:

Right on, perfect. 
 

I did use yours from the text post above, I worked my way through the clobber hitch.  I’ll stick with it, sounds like just what I’m looking for. Thank you so much for your contribution. 

 

Does this repost just fix the clobber issue, or is there more to the update?

 

Looking forward to trying it out!

 

The repost just shuffles the powers a bit to fix the Clobber issue.

[Nemu]

I think hitting the non-incarnate softcap is enough. It doesn't sound like you are planning on soloing incarnate content at extreme difficulty and if you team your teammates can help you get to incarnate softcap. Since budget is not an issue I redirected some of the overflow defense bonuses towards resistance. I also don't think you need hasten. You have enough powers that will take force feedback procs and those can replace the need to cram hasten into every build. This build is more streamlined for exemplaring down for lower level content and does not depend on cardiac for endurance management. You'll have a decent attack chain, decent slow resist, really good resistance (for a shield tanker) to most damage types and softcap defense to all 3 positions by level 30.

 

FYI don't bother slotting phalanx fighting even for set bonuses unless you have nowhere else to dump your slots. The base defense it gives you when you are alone can not be enhanced and that's the only part that really matters. It's a perfect place to dump a kismet +tohit because you can pick it up so early.

 

And @SirBronco you can see an application of not slotting full sets into a power but rather mix and matching multiple sets to get the bonuses you want here. Feel free to dissect the build and ask questions.

 

Hero Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.7.2.10
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Level 50 Magic Tanker
Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
Secondary Power Set: War Mace
Power Pool: Experimentation
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Earth Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Deflection -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(3), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(3), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
Level 1: Bash -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(7), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(7), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(9)
Level 2: Battle Agility -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(5), Rct-Def(11), Rct-Def/EndRdx(11), Rct-ResDam%(13)
Level 4: Jawbreaker -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), Hct-Dmg(13), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), Hct-Acc/Rchg(15), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(17), Hct-Dam%(19)
Level 6: Speed of Sound -- WntGif-RunSpd/Jump/Fly/Rng/EndRdx(A), WntGif-ResSlow(19)
Level 8: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 10: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 12: Phalanx Fighting -- Ksm-ToHit+(A)
Level 14: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 16: Build Up -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(17), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(42), AdjTrg-EndRdx/Rchg(45), AdjTrg-Rchg(46), AdjTrg-ToHit(50)
Level 18: Tough -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(37), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(40), Ags-ResDam(42), Ags-Psi/Status(46)
Level 20: Whirling Mace -- SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(21), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(25)
Level 22: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(34), ShlWal-Def(34), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(34), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
Level 24: True Grit -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(25), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(43), UnbGrd-Max HP%(43), Prv-Heal(43), Prv-Absorb%(45)
Level 26: Shield Charge -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(27), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), Arm-Acc/Rchg(29), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(29), Arm-Dam%(31)
Level 28: Clobber -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(A), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(31), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(33)
Level 30: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 32: Taunt -- Range-I(A)
Level 35: Shatter -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg(36), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), ScrDrv-Dam%(36), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(37), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37)
Level 38: Crowd Control -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(39), FuroftheG-Acc/Dmg(39), FuroftheG-Dam/Rech(39), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 41: Stone Prison -- Acc-I(A)
Level 44: Quick Sand -- ImpSwf-Dam%(A)
Level 47: Stalagmites -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(48), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Rgn-Knock%(50), Ann-ResDeb%(50)
Level 49: Grant Cover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(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 -- UnbLea-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(45), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(46)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 0: Portal Jockey
Level 0: Task Force Commander
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion
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