Dark/Thermal Redux

[Snokle]

Coming back from a break, and I was looking at tweaking my Dark/thermal troller. I never felt too happy with my original build as while it did have capped S/L, and Range Def but the damage lacked. So I went through the board and made some changes. Still capped on S/L, but lowered my range Def to improve some other stats. I feel good about this so far; but wanted to make sure I was in the right for this. Is there anything I should do to tweak some numbers? Before I fully commit.

 

Hero Plan by Mids' Reborn : Hero Designer 2.6.0.7
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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 -- SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc(A), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(3), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), SprWntBit-Dmg/Rchg(5), GhsWdwEmb-Dam%(40)
Level 1: Warmth -- Pnc-Heal(A), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(7), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(7), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(9), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(9)
Level 2: Living Shadows -- SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(A), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), SprOvrPrs-Rchg/Energy Font(13), JvlVll-Dam%(13), Bmbdmt-+FireDmg(15)
Level 4: Cauterize -- Prv-Absorb%(A), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(15), Prv-Heal/Rchg(17), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(17), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(19), Prv-Heal(36)
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 -- Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Ags-ResDam(48), Ags-Psi/Status(50)
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), CldSns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(27), CldSns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
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-+Res(Pets)(31), CldSns-%Dam(31), GlmoftheA-Dam%(33)
Level 20: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 22: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(33), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(33), Rct-ResDam%(34)
Level 24: Kick -- Empty(A)
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), UnbGrd-Max HP%(48)
Level 32: Umbra Beast -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(40), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(40), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), CldSns-%Dam(42), SlbAll-Build%(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 -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), GldArm-ResDam(43), GldArm-End/Res(45)
Level 44: Tactics -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(45), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(45), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(46), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(46), GssSynFr--ToHit(46)
Level 47: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
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), Mrc-Rcvry+(36), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(48)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(34)
Level 50: Cardiac Radial Paragon 
Level 50: Support Radial Embodiment 
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion 
Level 0: Task Force Commander 
Level 0: Portal Jockey 
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve 
Level 50: Pyronic Core Final Judgement 
Level 50: Clarion Radial Epiphany 
Level 50: Reactive Core Flawless Interface 
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[VV]

I mean, I would not skip Heart of Darkness. It's a nice hard control that has a decent recharge. Skipping your ally Rez and a great ally buff also seems a bit risky.  To pick those up, seems like you could dump the Fighting Pool. I mean, what are you going to be doing, NOT controlling the battlefield? Of course, you'll have everyone locked down and mitigated, so they shouldn't be attacking you, anyway.

 

In any case, looks like a powerful combo. Should be a lot of fun.

[Snokle]

Sorry for the miscommunication on S/L, it was in reference to resist damage. So with the build I have the resist cap for S/L and 37+ to range. Other positional defense are around 20, as I tried not to focus heavily on it.

 

When I get back home I will make another round and see about heart of darkness.

[Snokle]

So went back to the drawing board, and set this up; and running it now. Took the advice on Heart of Darkness, and removed maneuvers. So range DEF is at 35% but with the control aspect and capped S/L resist, and more damage it is running a lot smother.

 

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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: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Dark Grasp -- SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc(A), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(3), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), SprWntBit-Dmg/Rchg(5), GhsWdwEmb-Dam%(40)
Level 1: Warmth -- Pnc-Heal(A), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(7), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(7), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(9), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(9)
Level 2: Living Shadows -- SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(A), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), SprOvrPrs-Rchg/Energy Font(13), JvlVll-Dam%(13), Bmbdmt-+FireDmg(15)
Level 4: Cauterize -- Prv-Absorb%(A), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(15), Prv-Heal/Rchg(17), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(17), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(19), Prv-Heal(36)
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 -- ImpSki-Status(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), CldSns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(27), CldSns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
Level 14: Fly -- BlsoftheZ-Travel(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-+Res(Pets)(31), CldSns-%Dam(31), SlbAll-Build%(33)
Level 20: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(45)
Level 22: Heart of Darkness -- SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SprWiloft-Rchg/Dmg%(33), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(33), SprWiloft-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(34), SprWiloft-EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(46)
Level 24: Kick -- Empty(A)
Level 26: Shadow Field -- CldSns-ToHitDeb(A), CldSns-Acc/ToHitDeb(36), CldSns-Acc/Rchg(37), CldSns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(37), CldSns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(37), CldSns-%Dam(46)
Level 28: Forge -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 30: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(39), UnbGrd-ResDam(39), UnbGrd-Max HP%(46)
Level 32: Umbra Beast -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(40), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(40), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), CldSns-%Dam(42), SvrRgh-PetResDam(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 -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), GldArm-ResDam(43), GldArm-End/Res(45)
Level 44: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 47: Tactics -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), AdjTrg-ToHit(48), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(48), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
Level 49: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(50), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(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), Mrc-Rcvry+(36), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(45)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(34)
Level 50: Cardiac Radial Paragon 
Level 50: Support Radial Embodiment 
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion 
Level 0: Task Force Commander 
Level 0: Portal Jockey 
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve 
Level 50: Pyronic Core Final Judgement 
Level 50: Clarion Radial Epiphany 
Level 50: Reactive Core Flawless Interface 
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