Best Secondary for Stone Tank?

[Nathaniel424]

Im trying to make a Stone tank but I am not sure what I should pick for my secondary to do some good damage. Any suggestions? 

[Perfect Weapon]

I've got a Psi Melee which I do enjoy and is quite fun.  I've seen Claws and Savage on some before since the recharge on Claws is quick and Savage has the TP attack.  Staff can give you the bonus of additional damage with the toggle on.  Just don't do stone melee.  Learned that one back on live lol.

[Nathaniel424]

I have always wondered about stone melee because I see Stone/Stone tank/brutes more often then not. I haven't tried Psi Melee yet, but Stone armor doesn't allow claws. I might try psi, savage, or staff! Thanks for the info!

[Onlyasandwich]

I love my Stone/ice! 

 

Ice is just really strong all around, especially on Tankers. Frost is a really outstanding aoe that is available early on, and Frozen Aura is basically Foot Stomp with a better damage type.

Freezing Touch is of course your ST Allstar. 

 

No matter what direction you go, I highly recommend trying out Combat Teleport. It is a game changer for any melee, but especially so for Stone/.

 

My build is "non granite," which isn't everyone's priority, but I personally prefer both for the aesthetic and some practical purposes.

Here it is below:

 

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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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Mother Lode: Level 50 Technology Tanker
Primary Power Set: Stone Armor
Secondary Power Set: Ice Melee
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Teleportation
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Rock Armor -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(13), ShlWal-Def(13), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(15), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 1: Frozen Fists -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(15), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(17), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17)
Level 2: Ice Sword -- SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(11)
Level 4: Frost -- SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(A), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(5), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(7), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9)
Level 6: Mud Pots -- Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), Mlt-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), Mlt-Acc/Dmg(50)
Level 8: Stone Skin -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(37), RctArm-ResDam/Rchg(37), RctArm-ResDam(43)
Level 10: Earth's Embrace -- Prv-Absorb%(A), Prv-Heal/Rchg(21), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(23), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(50)
Level 12: Rooted -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(48)
Level 14: Brimstone Armor -- RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctArm-ResDam(23), RctArm-ResDam/Rchg(25), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
Level 16: Build Up -- GssSynFr--Build%(A)
Level 18: Crystal Armor -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(27), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(43)
Level 20: Ice Patch -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 22: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(34)
Level 24: Kick -- Empty(A)
Level 26: Minerals -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(27)
Level 28: Freezing Touch -- Hct-Dam%(A), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(29), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), Hct-Acc/Rchg(31), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(31), UnbCns-Dam%(31)
Level 30: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), RctArm-ResDam(34), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(34), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(37), RctArm-EndRdx(40)
Level 32: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(33), Rct-Def(33), Rct-ResDam%(33)
Level 35: Combat Teleport -- WntGif-ResSlow(A)
Level 38: Frozen Aura -- Arm-Dam%(A), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(39), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Arm-Acc/Rchg(40), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(40)
Level 41: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(39)
Level 44: Laser Beam Eyes -- SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc(A), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(42), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(43), Apc-Dam%(46)
Level 47: Taunt -- MckBrt-Taunt(A), MckBrt-Taunt/Rchg(45), MckBrt-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(45), MckBrt-Acc/Rchg(45), MckBrt-Taunt/Rng(46), MckBrt-Rchg(46)
Level 49: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(19), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(19), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21)
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 -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run 
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(36), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(36)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 50: Musculature Radial Paragon 
Level 10: Shadow Recall -- Empty(A)
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[Nathaniel424]

Ok! Thanks for the build and the secondary power idea, I will put some thought into it!

[insome1]

On 2/9/2021 at 11:42 AM, Perfect Weapon said:

I've got a Psi Melee which I do enjoy and is quite fun.  I've seen Claws and Savage on some before since the recharge on Claws is quick and Savage has the TP attack.  Staff can give you the bonus of additional damage with the toggle on.  Just don't do stone melee.  Learned that one back on live lol.

Stone/claws tank you say?