Radiation or Electric

[hakurr]

So i am going to start a new Brute i know i want to go Stone Melee i am thinking of Radiation or Electric Armor looking for thoughts Influence is no object.  

[Icono04]

Those two armor sets are somewhat similar in playstyle IMO. Rad is at least as good as Elec on the resist stuff, and better than Elec in terms of regen/selfheal. At their best, both can probably be equally good, but the /elec would cost more Inf to get there. As price is not an object for you, the decision comes down to aesthetics and/or thematics. I personally prefer the visuals of /elec as they are more subdued, but that is 100% subjective.

 

Disclaimer: My opinion is based on a Rad/Dark tanker and an Elec/Elec brute. It is possible that Rad/ is significantly different on brute vs. on tanker - if that is the case, you should ignore everything I say. If you need any tips on the best technique for ignoring everything I say, just ask my wife.

[Krazie Ivan]

2 hours ago, Icono04 said:

If you need any tips on the best technique for ignoring everything I say, just ask my wife.

lol

Rad can be much faster with far more dmg output, via B.Decay/R.Therapy/G.Zero.
Elec can be far more durable & easier to play, while L.Field will help with longer fights.
both can hit Melee softcap with lil effort, and both have +End tools good enough to keep you fighting indefinitely. i can't think of anything that works against Stone for synergy.

[Uun]

I did Stone/Electric recently. Rather than focusing on soft-capping defense, I capped S/L/E resistance (M/R/A defense is in the mid 20s). Unless you're faced with toxic damage, it's ridiculously durable. Endurance management is painful until you get Power Sink. 

 

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Uunplugged: Level 50 Science Brute
Primary Power Set: Stone Melee
Secondary Power Set: Electric Armor
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Stone Mallet -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(3), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(5), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(11), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), Mk'Bit-Dam%(36)
Level 1: Charged Armor -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(13), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(23), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(37), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(37), UnbGrd-Max HP%(39)
Level 2: Heavy Mallet -- SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBrtFur-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), SprBrtFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), SprBrtFur-Rech/Fury(37)
Level 4: Lightning Field -- ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg(A), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx(7), ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg(7), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(15), ScrDrv-Dam%(17), ScrDrv-Acc/Rchg(48)
Level 6: Conductive Shield -- ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), ImpArm-ResDam/Rchg(13), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(25), ImpArm-ResDam(39), ImpArm-ResPsi(39), ImpArm-EndRdx/Rchg(48)
Level 8: Fault -- Stp-Acc/Rchg(A), Stp-EndRdx/Stun(9), Stp-Acc/EndRdx(9), Stp-Stun/Rng(19), Stp-Acc/Stun/Rchg(40)
Level 10: Static Shield -- Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(40), Ags-ResDam(40), Ags-Psi/Status(48), Ags-EndRdx/Rchg(50), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 12: Super Jump -- WntGif-ResSlow(A)
Level 14: Boxing -- Acc-I(A)
Level 16: Grounded -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(42)
Level 18: Seismic Smash -- SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg(A), SprUnrFur-Dmg/Rchg(19), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), SprUnrFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), SprUnrFur-Rchg/+Regen/+End(42)
Level 20: Lightning Reflexes -- Run-I(A)
Level 22: Tough -- Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(23), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(25), Ags-ResDam(43)
Level 24: Weave -- GifoftheA-Def/EndRdx(A), GifoftheA-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(29), GifoftheA-Def(31)
Level 26: Hurl Boulder -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(34)
Level 28: Energize -- NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(A), NmnCnv-EndRdx/Rchg(31), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(31), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(42), NmnCnv-Heal(43), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(43)
Level 30: Taunt -- PrfZng-Dam%(A)
Level 32: Tremor -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(33), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(33), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), Obl-%Dam(45)
Level 35: Power Sink -- PreOptmz-EndMod/End(A), PreOptmz-EndMod/Rech(36), PreOptmz-EndMod/End/Rech(36)
Level 38: Superior Conditioning -- PwrTrns-+Heal(A)
Level 41: Physical Perfection -- Prv-Absorb%(A), Prv-Heal(50)
Level 44: Energy Torrent -- Bmbdmt-Dam(A), Bmbdmt-Acc/Rech/End(45), Bmbdmt-Dam/Rech(45), Bmbdmt-Acc/Dam/Rech(46), Bmbdmt-Acc/Dam/Rech/End(46), Bmbdmt-+FireDmg(46)
Level 47: Build Up -- GssSynFr--Build%(A)
Level 49: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(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 -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Heal-I(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- EndMod-I(A)
Level 0: Portal Jockey 
Level 0: Task Force Commander 
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion 
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve 
Level 50: Musculature Total Core Revamp 
Level 50: Ion Total Core Judgement 
Level 50: Reactive Total Core Conversion 
Level 50: Warworks Total Core Improved Ally 
Level 50: Barrier Partial Core Invocation 
Level 50: Assault Total Radial Graft 
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