Dark/thermal advice

[Snokle]

I am looking at building a Dark/thermal controller, and I am looking for some tips on the build I have. My goal is trying to hit Perma-haste; for Melt armor and Heat Exhausition, planning to solo mostly, and be good for incarnate team, no plan for AV soloing. Not planning on soft-capping S/L defense. 

 

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Level 50 Magic Controller
Primary Power Set: Darkness Control
Secondary Power Set: Thermal Radiation
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Dark Grasp -- UnbCns-Dam%(A), UnbCns-EndRdx/Hold(31), UnbCns-Hold/Rchg(37), UnbCns-Acc/Hold/Rchg(39), UnbCns-Acc/Rchg(40)
Level 1: Warmth -- Pnc-Heal(A), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(5), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(5), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(7), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(7)
Level 2: Living Shadows -- HO:Endo(A), HO:Endo(36), Ann-ResDeb%(36), PstBls-Dam%(37), TraoftheH-Dam%(37), SprOvrPrs-Rchg/Energy Font(42)
Level 4: Cauterize -- Prv-Absorb%(A), Prv-Heal(11), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(11), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(13), Prv-Heal/Rchg(13), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(40)
Level 6: Possess -- CrcPrs-Conf(A), CrcPrs-Conf/Rchg(40), CrcPrs-Acc/Conf/Rchg(43), CrcPrs-Acc/Rchg(43), CrcPrs-Conf/EndRdx(46), CrcPrs-Conf%(48)
Level 8: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(9), RechRdx-I(9)
Level 10: Thermal Shield -- Ags-Psi/Status(A), HO:Ribo(17), HO:Ribo(17)
Level 12: Plasma Shield -- ImpSki-Status(A), HO:Ribo(15), HO:Ribo(15)
Level 14: Super Speed -- Clr-Stlth(A)
Level 16: Fearsome Stare -- CldSns-ToHitDeb(A), CldSns-%Dam(31), CldSns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(31), CldSns-Acc/ToHitDeb(34), GlmoftheA-Dam%(36)
Level 18: Haunt -- SlbAll-Build%(A), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(19), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(25), ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(25)
Level 20: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(21), ShlWal-Def(21), Ksm-ToHit+(43)
Level 22: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(23), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(23)
Level 24: Super Jump -- WntGif-ResSlow(A)
Level 26: Shadow Field -- SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(A), SprWiloft-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(27), SprWiloft-EndRdx/Rchg(27), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(29), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(29), SprWiloft-Rchg/Dmg%(48)
Level 28: Forge -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 30: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 32: Umbra Beast -- SvrRgh-PetResDam(A), EdcoftheM-PetDef(33), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(33), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(33), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(34)
Level 35: Heat Exhaustion -- Acc-I(A)
Level 38: Melt Armor -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A), Acc-I(39), RechRdx-I(39), RechRdx-I(50)
Level 41: Dark Embrace -- GldArm-ResDam(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(42), GldArm-End/Res(42)
Level 44: Dark Obliteration -- Rgn-Knock%(A), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(45), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(46)
Level 47: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), StdPrt-ResKB(48)
Level 49: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(50), LucoftheG-Def(50)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Containment 
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 -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(3), Mrc-Rcvry+(46)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A), PrfShf-End%(3)
Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon 
Level 50: Void Radial Final Judgement 
Level 50: Diamagnetic Radial Flawless Interface 
Level 50: Storm Elemental Core Superior Ally 
Level 50: Assault Radial Embodiment 
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[Ruby Rocket]

Chance for buildup is better off in Umbera Beast, your recharge is so high that the resistance bonus in Umbra beast isn't needed.  Your puppy is a beast and won't go down easy.  I would replace the buildup in Haunt with the %chance for neg energy damage from cloud senses in there.  It'll proc 7x a min in Haunt because there are 2 spawned (fact).  And one damage proc in Haunt already doubles your damage output.  You have plenty of recharge, so Positron's Blast or Armageddon in Dark Grasp will work very well for better single target damage. The 3rd slot in Hasten is overkill, with level 50 IOs you really only need 2.  With it you can add more damage to haunt, a fear proc would be pretty nice for quick damage with that available 6th slot.  I'm not a fan of the Ragnarok KD proc... I think damage or a damage proc would serve you better.  Dark Control doesn't have too awful much inherent damage.  I love Shadow Field.  I just drop the SWotC Psi damage into it and call it a day, but if you need it for recharge then roll with it.  Heart of Darkness is a quick and easy nuke that you could have every 30 seconds if you so desired.... it's just a matter of taste.  I can't speak to much on Thermal, but I'd suggest a bit more defense if you are going to try and solo.  Haunt's supposed "Taunt Aura" is pretty much crap. They will come for you and they will come hard after 1 AoE attack.  Fear only works as a soft control until they are attacked.  The 20 seconds of to hit Debuff will run out quick and they attack the second they are hit with damage. With only 20 defense the to hit Debuff will only really provide mitigation against (up to) +1 enemies... +2 and higher will smack you around quite easily.

 

Edited April 30, 2020 by Ruby Rocket

[Snokle]

Made some tweaks to the build, and felt like it is better overall. I think with this I got Range DEF capped, and Capped S/L Resit with incarnates. Also more on the budget end which I was trying to plan for.

 

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Level 50 Magic Controller
Primary Power Set: Darkness Control
Secondary Power Set: Thermal Radiation
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Dark Grasp -- Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(3), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), Thn-Acc/Dmg(5), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(5), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(40)
Level 1: Warmth -- DctWnd-Rchg(A), DctWnd-Heal(7), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(7), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(9), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(9)
Level 2: Living Shadows -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), SprOvrPrs-Rchg/Energy Font(11), Artl-Dam/Rech(11), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(13), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(13), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(15)
Level 4: Cauterize -- DctWnd-Heal(A), DctWnd-Rchg(15), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx(17), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(17), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(19)
Level 6: Possess -- CrcPrs-Conf(A), CrcPrs-Conf/Rchg(19), CrcPrs-Acc/Conf/Rchg(21), CrcPrs-Acc/Rchg(21), CrcPrs-Conf/EndRdx(23), CrcPrs-Conf%(23)
Level 8: Thermal Shield -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A)
Level 10: Plasma Shield -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
Level 12: Fearsome Stare -- CldSns-%Dam(A), CldSns-ToHitDeb(25), CldSns-Acc/ToHitDeb(25), CldSns-Acc/Rchg(27), GlmoftheA-Dam%(27)
Level 14: Fly -- Frb-Stlth(A)
Level 16: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(29)
Level 18: Haunt -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(29), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(31), CldSns-%Dam(31), SlbAll-Build%(33)
Level 20: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(34), BlsoftheZ-ResKB(34)
Level 22: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(33), Rct-ResDam%(33), Rct-Def/EndRdx(34)
Level 24: Kick -- ExpStr-Dmg/KB(A), ExpStr-Acc/KB(36), ExpStr-Dam%(36)
Level 26: Shadow Field -- SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(A), SprWiloft-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(36), SprWiloft-EndRdx/Rchg(37), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(37), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(37), SprWiloft-Rchg/Dmg%(39)
Level 28: Forge -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 30: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(39), UnbGrd-ResDam(39)
Level 32: Umbra Beast -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(40), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(40), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(42), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(42)
Level 35: Heat Exhaustion -- Acc-I(A)
Level 38: Melt Armor -- Acc-I(A), RechRdx-I(43), RechRdx-I(43)
Level 41: Dark Embrace -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(43), UnbGrd-ResDam(45)
Level 44: Dark Obliteration -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Dam/End(45), Artl-Dam/Rech(45), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(46), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(46), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(46)
Level 47: Dark Consumption -- Erd-Acc/Rchg(A), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(48), Erd-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), EffAdp-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(48), EffAdp-EndMod/Rchg(50)
Level 49: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(50), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(50)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Containment 
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 -- Flight-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 50: Cardiac Radial Paragon 
Level 50: Void Radial Final Judgement 
Level 50: Spectral Radial Flawless Interface 
Level 50: Rebirth Radial Epiphany 
Level 50: Support Radial Embodiment 
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion 
Level 0: Task Force Commander 
Level 0: Portal Jockey 
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve 
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