Using Savage Melee for the first time-thoughts/suggestions?

[JnEricsonx]

Anyone who's used it, fill me in, on the good, the bad, and the ugly? Also, using Bio as my secondary.

[rmancu]

I have a Savage/Bio and it is fun. Quick hitting attacks which works well with Bio's offensive adaption. IMO shred is skippable on all Savage ATs because of the low DPA and Hemorrhage is best on a stalker. The key to Savage Leap is procs to maintain its damage while in close range and boost the damage even more from range. Here is the build I am using. 

 

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Level 50 Mutation Brute
Primary Power Set: Savage Melee
Secondary Power Set: Bio Armor
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Savage Strike -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(3), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(3), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(5), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(7)
Level 1: Hardened Carapace -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(7), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(9), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(9)
Level 2: Maiming Slash -- SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBrtFur-Dmg/Rchg(11), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), SprBrtFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), SprBrtFur-Rech/Fury(15)
Level 4: Inexhaustible -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(19)
Level 6: Environmental Modification -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(19), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(21), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 8: Vicious Slash -- SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprUnrFur-Dmg/Rchg(21), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), SprUnrFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25), SprUnrFur-Rchg/+Regen/+End(25)
Level 10: Adaptation 
Level 12: Super Speed -- Run-I(A)
Level 14: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(27), Rct-ResDam%(27), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(29)
Level 16: Ablative Carapace -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(29), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(31), Prv-Heal/Rchg(31), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(31), Prv-Absorb%(33)
Level 18: Rending Flurry -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(33), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(33), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Obl-%Dam(34)
Level 20: Evolving Armor -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(36)
Level 22: Blood Thirst -- GssSynFr--Build%(A)
Level 24: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(36), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(36), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 26: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(37)
Level 28: DNA Siphon -- Erd-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(A), Erd-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), Erd-%Dam(37), ClvBlo-Acc/Dmg(39), ClvBlo-Dmg/Rchg(39), ClvBlo-Acc/Rchg(46)
Level 30: Kick -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(46), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(46), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
Level 32: Savage Leap -- Mlt-Acc/Dmg(A), ClvBlo-Acc/Dmg(39), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(40), Arm-Dam%(40), Erd-%Dam(40), PrfZng-Dam%(42)
Level 35: Genetic Contamination -- SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(A), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(42), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 38: Superior Conditioning -- PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 41: Physical Perfection -- RgnTss-Regen+(A)
Level 44: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(45), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(45), UnbGrd-Max HP%(45)
Level 47: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(48), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(48), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 49: Parasitic Aura -- 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: Fury 
Level 1: Sprint -- Clr-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Heal-I(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run 
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(15), Pnc-Heal/+End(43)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(17), PwrTrns-+Heal(17)
Level 1: Blood Frenzy 
Level 10: Defensive Adaptation 
Level 10: Efficient Adaptation 
Level 10: Offensive Adaptation 
Level 0: Portal Jockey 
Level 0: Task Force Commander 
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion 
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve 
Level 50: Ion Core Final Judgement 
Level 50: Musculature Core Paragon 
Level 50: Ageless Radial Epiphany 
Level 50: Reactive Radial Flawless Interface 
Level 50: Longbow Core Superior Ally 
Level 50: Assault Radial Embodiment 
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[Deuce Spade]

Thanks for posting your build.  I've been playing around with a build that focuses more on resists, with supplemental defense and recharge.  Any thoughts on this?  Would it be better to just go for the defense and not worry about resists as much, since I'll be running offensive adaptation?

 

Villain Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.6.1.25
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Captain Genome: Level 50 Science Brute
Primary Power Set: Savage Melee
Secondary Power Set: Bio Armor
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Savage Strike -- Hct-Dmg(A), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(3), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), Hct-Acc/Rchg(5), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(5)
Level 1: Hardened Carapace -- RctArm-ResDam(A), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(13), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(25), RctArm-ResDam/Rchg(43), RctArm-EndRdx/Rchg(43), RctArm-EndRdx(46)
Level 2: Maiming Slash -- SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBrtFur-Dmg/Rchg(7), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), SprBrtFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), SprBrtFur-Rech/Fury(13)
Level 4: Inexhaustible -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Absorb%(11), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(34), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(36), Prv-Heal/Rchg(36), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(36)
Level 6: Environmental Modification -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(27), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(27), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(48), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(48), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
Level 8: Blood Thirst -- RechRdx-I(A), GssSynFr--Build%(11)
Level 10: Vicious Slash -- SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprUnrFur-Dmg/Rchg(15), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17), SprUnrFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), SprUnrFur-Rchg/+Regen/+End(19)
Level 12: Adaptation 
Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15)
Level 16: Ablative Carapace -- DctWnd-Heal(A), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(31), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
Level 18: Rending Flurry -- Arm-Dmg(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(21), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), Arm-Acc/Rchg(23), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(23), PrfZng-Dam%(25)
Level 20: Evolving Armor -- RctArm-ResDam(A), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(29), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
Level 22: Super Jump -- WntGif-RunSpd/Jump/Fly/Rng(A), WntGif-RunSpd/Jump/Fly/Rng/EndRdx(50)
Level 24: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 26: Kick -- Empty(A)
Level 28: DNA Siphon -- DctWnd-Heal(A), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(37), DctWnd-Rchg(37)
Level 30: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(31)
Level 32: Savage Leap -- Arm-Dam%(A), Obl-%Dam(33), ScrDrv-Dam%(33), Erd-%Dam(33), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(34), Dmg-I(34)
Level 35: Genetic Contamination -- Mlt-Acc/Dmg(A), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Mlt-Dmg/Rchg(39), Mlt-Acc/EndRdx(39), Mlt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), Mlt-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 38: Parasitic Aura -- DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx(A), DctWnd-Heal(40), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(40), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(42), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 41: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(42), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(42), Rct-ResDam%(50), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(50)
Level 44: Focused Accuracy -- AdjTrg-ToHit(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(45), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(45), AdjTrg-EndRdx/Rchg(45), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(46), AdjTrg-Rchg(46)
Level 47: Physical Perfection -- PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 49: Superior Conditioning -- PrfShf-End%(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: Fury 
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run 
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Blood Frenzy 
Level 12: Defensive Adaptation 
Level 12: Efficient Adaptation 
Level 12: Offensive Adaptation 
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[Dischord]

I've got multiple incarnates for if i need to do serious tanking (barrier and musculature, working on clarion), but set up like this he is my Smash/Lethal farmer who can do any content i feel like.  Very fun to play unlike my rad/fire brute who just sits there unplayed.

 

 

 

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Level 50 Mutation Brute
Primary Power Set: Savage Melee
Secondary Power Set: Bio Armor
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Pyre Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Savage Strike -- CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx(A), CrsImp-Dmg/Rchg(3), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
Level 1: Hardened Carapace -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(17), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(39), UnbGrd-Max HP%(39), GldArm-3defTpProc(40), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(40)
Level 2: Maiming Slash -- Hct-Dmg/Rchg(A), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Hct-Acc/Rchg(7), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Hct-Dam%(9)
Level 4: Inexhaustible -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-End%(43)
Level 6: Environmental Modification -- LucoftheG-Def(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(40), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(45), Rct-ResDam%(46)
Level 8: Vicious Slash -- SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprUnrFur-Dmg/Rchg(11), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), SprUnrFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), SprUnrFur-Rchg/+Regen/+End(17)
Level 10: Adaptation 
Level 12: Blood Thirst -- RechRdx-I(A), GssSynFr--Build%(15)
Level 14: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(25)
Level 16: Ablative Carapace -- NmnCnv-Heal(A)
Level 18: Rending Flurry -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(19), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(19), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), Obl-%Dam(37)
Level 20: Evolving Armor -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(21), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(21), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
Level 22: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 24: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(25), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(27), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
Level 26: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(43)
Level 28: DNA Siphon -- SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(A), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(31)
Level 30: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(31)
Level 32: Savage Leap -- Arm-Dmg(A), Arm-Dam%(33), Obl-%Dam(33), Erd-%Dam(33), PrfZng-Dam%(34), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(34)
Level 35: Genetic Contamination -- SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBrtFur-Dmg/Rchg(36), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), SprBrtFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), SprBrtFur-Rech/Fury(37)
Level 38: Parasitic Aura -- Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(A), Pnc-Heal(39), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(43), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(46), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(46)
Level 41: Char -- UnbCns-Hold(A), UnbCns-Hold/Rchg(42), UnbCns-Acc/Hold/Rchg(42), UnbCns-Acc/Rchg(42), UnbCns-EndRdx/Hold(45)
Level 44: Melt Armor -- RechRdx-I(A), AchHee-ResDeb%(45)
Level 47: Fire Ball -- Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(A), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(48), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Rgn-Knock%(50)
Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
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: Fury 
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), Mrc-Rcvry+(50)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-End%(13)
Level 1: Blood Frenzy 
Level 10: Defensive Adaptation 
Level 10: Efficient Adaptation 
Level 10: Offensive Adaptation 
Level 50: Agility Core Paragon 
Level 0: Invader 
Level 0: High Pain Threshold 
Level 0: Born In Battle 
Level 0: Marshal 
Level 50: Assault Core Embodiment 
Level 50: Ageless Core Epiphany 
Level 50: Degenerative Core Flawless Interface 
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[MrGerbick]

Could I ask what the deal is with the savage leap having all those procs? I don't understand that, and DNA Siphon having those low level enhancements? is that just for the neg def? 

[Max Firepower]

6 hours ago, MrGerbick said:

Could I ask what the deal is with the savage leap having all those procs? I don't understand that, and DNA Siphon having those low level enhancements? is that just for the neg def? 

The level of an Enhancement is also relevant if you go to a lower level for OBO or TFs etc.

[Darkir]

7 hours ago, Max Firepower said:

The level of an Enhancement is also relevant if you go to a lower level for OBO or TFs etc.

The savage leap procs are there because they have a 77-90% chance to proc in that power as long as no other recharge is slotted. It makes savage leap a beast. 

 

For exemplaring, just use attuned IOs.

[jojogladco]

Does anyone have a definitive best single target attack chain for Savage? 

 

Normally it's pretty easy to pick out the best dpa attacks, leverage procs and max global recharge, but I can't see the best chain in this set clearly to save my life.