Dark/Psi Build Critique, please? First Pass on Perma-dom

[Errants]

So, I was working around, chasing +Recharge, slotting out powers... And I ran out of slots. Crap?

 

Anyhow, what are the thoughts/feedback on this first pass? Really enjoying this toon, currently level 28, and shaping to be a monster on just common IO's.

 

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Level 50 Magic Dominator

Primary Power Set: Darkness Control

Secondary Power Set: Psionic Assault

Power Pool: Fighting

Power Pool: Speed

Power Pool: Leaping

Power Pool: Leadership

Ancillary Pool: Psionic Mastery

 

Villain Profile:

Level 1: Dark Grasp

• (A) Basilisk's Gaze - Accuracy/Hold
  
• (3) Basilisk's Gaze - Endurance/Recharge/Hold
  
• (9) Basilisk's Gaze - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge/Hold
  
• (17) Basilisk's Gaze - Chance for Recharge Slow
  

Level 1: Psionic Dart

• (A) Decimation - Accuracy/Damage
  

Level 2: Mind Probe

• (A) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage
  
• (3) Mako's Bite - Damage/Endurance
  
• (9) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
  
• (46) Mako's Bite - Chance of Damage(Lethal)
  

Level 4: Telekinetic Thrust

• (A) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage
  
• (5) Mako's Bite - Damage/Endurance
  
• (5) Mako's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
  
• (46) Mako's Bite - Chance of Damage(Lethal)
  
• (50) Force Feedback - Chance for +Recharge
  

Level 6: Possess

• (A) Malaise's Illusions - Accuracy/Recharge
  
• (7) Malaise's Illusions - Endurance/Confused
  
• (7) Malaise's Illusions - Accuracy/Endurance
  
• (43) Malaise's Illusions - Confused/Range
  
• (43) Malaise's Illusions - Accuracy/Confused/Recharge
  

Level 8: Kick

• (A) Pounding Slugfest - Accuracy/Damage
  

Level 10: Hasten

• (A) Recharge Reduction IO
  
• (11) Recharge Reduction IO
  
• (11) Recharge Reduction IO
  

Level 12: Heart of Darkness

• (A) Ascendency of the Dominator - Accuracy/Confused/Hold/Immobilize/Sleep/Stun/Terrorized
  
• (13) Ascendency of the Dominator - Confused/Hold/Immobilize/Sleep/Stun/Terrorized/Recharge
  
• (13) Ascendency of the Dominator - Accuracy/Confused/Hold/Immobilize/Sleep/Stun/Terrorized/Endurance
  
• (17) Ascendency of the Dominator - Accuracy/Confused/Hold/Immobilize/Sleep/Stun/Terrorized/Endurance/Recharge
  
• (25) Ascendency of the Dominator - Recharge/Chance for +Damage
  
• (40) Dominating Grasp - RechargeTime/Fiery Orb
  

Level 14: Tough

• (A) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/Endurance
  
• (15) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%
  
• (15) Steadfast Protection - Knockback Protection
  

Level 16: Combat Jumping

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
  

Level 18: Haunt

• (A) Call to Arms - Accuracy/Damage
  
• (19) Call to Arms - Damage/Endurance
  
• (19) Call to Arms - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
  
• (25) Call to Arms - Endurance/Damage/Recharge
  

Level 20: Drain Psyche

• (A) Touch of the Nictus - Accuracy/Healing
  
• (21) Touch of the Nictus - Accuracy/Endurance/Heal/HitPoints/Regeneration
  
• (21) Efficacy Adaptor - EndMod/Accuracy/Recharge
  
• (37) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy/Recharge
  

Level 22: Weave

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
  
• (23) Luck of the Gambler - Defense
  
• (23) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
  

Level 24: Assault

• (A) Endurance Reduction IO
  

Level 26: Shadow Field

• (A) Basilisk's Gaze - Accuracy/Recharge
  
• (27) Basilisk's Gaze - Recharge/Hold
  
• (27) Basilisk's Gaze - Endurance/Recharge/Hold
  
• (31) Basilisk's Gaze - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge/Hold
  

Level 28: Subdue

• (A) Decimation - Accuracy/Damage
  
• (29) Decimation - Damage/Endurance
  
• (29) Decimation - Damage/Recharge
  
• (34) Decimation - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
  
• (34) Decimation - Chance of Build Up
  

Level 30: Maneuvers

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
  
• (31) Luck of the Gambler - Defense
  
• (31) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance
  

Level 32: Umbra Beast

• (A) Call to Arms - Accuracy/Damage
  
• (33) Call to Arms - Damage/Endurance
  
• (33) Call to Arms - Endurance/Damage/Recharge
  
• (33) Call to Arms - Defense Bonus Aura for Pets
  
• (34) Edict of the Master - Defense Bonus
  

Level 35: Link Minds

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
  
• (36) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Recharge
  
• (36) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
  
• (36) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Recharge/Endurance
  
• (37) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - To Hit Buff/Recharge/Endurance
  
• (37) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Chance for Build Up
  

Level 38: Psychic Shockwave

• (A) Eradication - Damage
  
• (39) Eradication - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
  
• (39) Overwhelming Force - Accuracy/Damage
  
• (39) Overwhelming Force - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
  
• (40) Overwhelming Force - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
  
• (40) Scirocco's Dervish - Chance of Damage(Lethal)
  

Level 41: World of Confusion

• (A) Malaise's Illusions - Endurance/Confused
  
• (42) Malaise's Illusions - Accuracy/Endurance
  
• (42) Malaise's Illusions - Confused/Range
  
• (42) Malaise's Illusions - Accuracy/Confused/Recharge
  
• (43) Malaise's Illusions - Chance of Damage(Psionic)
  

Level 44: Psionic Tornado

• (A) Annihilation - Accuracy/Damage
  
• (45) Annihilation - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
  
• (45) Annihilation - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime
  
• (45) Annihilation - Chance for Res Debuff
  
• (46) Annihilation - Accuracy/Damage/RechargeTime
  

Level 47: Mind Over Body

• (A) Impervium Armor - Resistance
  
• (48) Impervium Armor - Resistance/Endurance
  
• (48) Impervium Armor - Resistance/Endurance/Recharge
  
• (48) Impervium Armor - Psionic Resistance
  

Level 49: Indomitable Will

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed
  
• (50) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Recharge
  
• (50) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
  

Level 1: Brawl

• (A) Accuracy IO
  

Level 1: Domination

Level 1: Prestige Power Dash

• (A) Empty
  

Level 1: Prestige Power Slide

• (A) Empty
  

Level 1: Prestige Power Quick

• (A) Empty
  

Level 1: Prestige Power Rush

• (A) Empty
  

Level 1: Prestige Power Surge

• (A) Empty
  

Level 1: Sprint

• (A) Unbounded Leap - +Stealth
  

Level 2: Rest

• (A) Interrupt Reduction IO
  

Level 4: Ninja Run

Level 2: Swift

• (A) Run Speed IO
  

Level 2: Health

• (A) Numina's Convalesence - +Regeneration/+Recovery
  

Level 2: Hurdle

• (A) Jumping IO
  

Level 2: Stamina

• (A) Endurance Modification IO
  

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[Steam_InGen]

Here's mine, I went with soul instead.

 

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[Errants]

Bumping for additional feedback... Anyone?

[markofantares]

Builds are great, but what do you actually think about the powersets? How do they play? How are early levels 1-25ish/30ish? Do you run into issues with mobs? What are the strengths?

[Errants]

Builds are great, but what do you actually think about the powersets? How do they play? How are early levels 1-25ish/30ish? Do you run into issues with mobs? What are the strengths?

Anyhow, what are the thoughts/feedback on this first pass? Really enjoying this toon, currently level 28, and shaping to be a monster on just common IO's.

 

Specifically, the Hold and the Confuse early are two hard controls, effectively. I skipped the lowbie lowbie levels, courtesy of DFB, but have been playing it in regular content up through level 29 now. I'm playing mine in Melee, as with Haunt, ST Hold, Possess, and the Stun, I'm relatively safe solo, and giggle inducing on teams. Ran multiple summer blockbusters, and have had to remember to NOT confuse the AV's at times for badge credit. I'm ignoring the cones, and my build is with power picks and slotting as I'm playing/intending to level it.

 

So, whatchu got on it? ^_^

[markofantares]

Super useful, thanks, Eran!  So, how does Psi and Dark mesh? I notice /Dark doesn't have a Toggle...How do you find that?

[Wintervoid]

Any input on Domination + World of Confusion?  Building the same sets, and I thought that could be a great combo, but only 24 now.  (On a side note, last team I joined had this same combo as well...but not World of Confusion yet.)

 

[subbacultchas]

Any input on Domination + World of Confusion?  Building the same sets, and I thought that could be a great combo, but only 24 now.  (On a side note, last team I joined had this same combo as well...but not World of Confusion yet.)

It's not bad, but honestly I just didn't notice it really affecting too much on my Plant/MA. I ended doing a respec to replace it with Ice, which is hard to pass up for the damage, defbuff, and def shield.

[Errants]

So, another revision, looking to start slotting and leveling into this build. He's up to 33, I've been distracted by other obligations and alts.

Major concern is Mind Probe - It's kinda Mule-ing, right now... Should I grab those slots and toss them elsewhere? (Kismet, Heal/End Uniques, etc)

Would love feedback from someone smarter on this than I.

 

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Daemonox: Level 50 Magic Dominator
Primary Power Set: Darkness Control
Secondary Power Set: Psionic Assault
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Psionic Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Dark Grasp -- BslGaz-Acc/Hold(A), BslGaz-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(3), BslGaz-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(3), BslGaz-Slow%(5), SprAscoft-Rchg/+Dmg%(5), EssofCrr-EndRdx/Hold(46)
Level 1: Psionic Dart -- Acc-I(A)
Level 2: Mind Probe -- OvrFrc-Dam/KB(A), OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg(43), OvrFrc-Acc/Dmg/End(48), OvrFrc-Dmg/End/Rech(50)
Level 4: Kick -- Acc-I(A)
Level 6: Possess -- SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(A), SprAscoft-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(7), SprAscoft-EndRdx/Rchg(7), SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(11), SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
Level 8: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(9), RechRdx-I(9)
Level 10: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A)
Level 12: Heart of Darkness -- Stp-Acc/Rchg(A), Stp-EndRdx/Stun(13), Stp-Acc/EndRdx(13), Stp-Stun/Rng(40), Stp-KB%(43)
Level 14: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(15), StdPrt-ResKB(15)
Level 16: Weave -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(17), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(17)
Level 18: Haunt -- CaltoArm-Acc/Dmg(A), CaltoArm-Dmg/EndRdx(19), CaltoArm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), CaltoArm-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(34), BldMnd-Dmg/EndRdx(34)
Level 20: Drain Psyche -- TchoftheN-Heal(A), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(21), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(21), EffAdp-EndMod/EndRdx(23), ThfofEss-+End%(23)
Level 22: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 24: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(25), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(25)
Level 26: Shadow Field -- BslGaz-Acc/Hold(A), BslGaz-Rchg/Hold(27), BslGaz-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(27), BslGaz-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(31)
Level 28: Subdue -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg(A), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(29), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(29), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), Dcm-Build%(31), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(37)
Level 30: Victory Rush -- EffAdp-EndMod/EndRdx(A)
Level 32: Umbra Beast -- CaltoArm-Acc/Dmg(A), CaltoArm-Dmg/EndRdx(33), CaltoArm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), CaltoArm-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(33), BldMnd-Dmg/EndRdx(34)
Level 35: Link Minds -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(36), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(36), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(36), ShlWal-EndRdx/Rchg(37), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(37)
Level 38: Psychic Shockwave -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(39), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), Obl-%Dam(40), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(40)
Level 41: World of Confusion -- MlsIll-EndRdx/Conf(A), MlsIll-Acc/EndRdx(42), MlsIll-Conf/Rng(42), MlsIll-Acc/Conf/Rchg(42), MlsIll-Dam%(43)
Level 44: Psionic Tornado -- Ann-Acc/Dmg(A), Ann-ResDeb%(45), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(45), AirBrs-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Dtn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rng(46), FrcFdb-Rechg%(46)
Level 47: Mind Over Body -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), GldArm-ResDam(48), GldArm-End/Res(48)
Level 49: Indomitable Will -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(50), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A)
Level 1: Domination 
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 -- UnbLea-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- IntRdx-I(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)
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Set Bonus Totals:

• 12.5% DamageBuff(Smashing)
• 12.5% DamageBuff(Lethal)
• 12.5% DamageBuff(Fire)
• 12.5% DamageBuff(Cold)
• 12.5% DamageBuff(Energy)
• 12.5% DamageBuff(Negative)
• 12.5% DamageBuff(Toxic)
• 12.5% DamageBuff(Psionic)
• 6% Defense(Melee)
• 6% Defense(Smashing)
• 6% Defense(Lethal)
• 6% Defense(Fire)
• 6% Defense(Cold)
• 11% Defense(Energy)
• 11% Defense(Negative)
• 6% Defense(Psionic)
• 8.5% Defense(Ranged)
• 6% Defense(AoE)
• 3.6% Max End
• 98.75% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
• 33% Enhancement(Accuracy)
• 4% Enhancement(Held)
• 4.4% Enhancement(Terrorized)
• 6.5% Enhancement(Confused)
• 7% Enhancement(Stunned)
• 8% Enhancement(Immobilized)
• 8% Enhancement(Sleep)
• 179.3 HP (17.63%) HitPoints
• Knockback (Mag -7)
• Knockup (Mag -7)
• MezResist(Confused) 6.25%
• MezResist(Held) 6.25%
• MezResist(Immobilized) 6.25%
• MezResist(Sleep) 6.25%
• MezResist(Stunned) 6.25%
• MezResist(Terrorized) 6.25%
• 18% (0.3 End/sec) Recovery
• 62% (2.63 HP/sec) Regeneration
• 7.25% Resistance(Smashing)
• 5% Resistance(Fire)
• 5% Resistance(Cold)
• 6.5% Resistance(Energy)
• 6.5% Resistance(Negative)
• 5% Resistance(Toxic)
• 5% Resistance(Psionic)
• 7.25% Resistance(Lethal)
  

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Edited July 24, 2019 by Eran Rist
Figuring out the new boards...

[MkNugget]

I only had one DOM before the shut down, and it was a a grav/psi. I only got him to 26-27.lol I am excited to try some other new powers. So, as for my input: I am probably just missing it, but where is the travel power? Again, sorry if I am just missing it.

[Errants]

On 7/30/2019 at 11:08 AM, MkNugget said:

I only had one DOM before the shut down, and it was a a grav/psi. I only got him to 26-27.lol I am excited to try some other new powers. So, as for my input: I am probably just missing it, but where is the travel power? Again, sorry if I am just missing it.

I don't have one. Sprint+Ninja/Beast Run works quite well, especially with my base having porters to every possible TP zone.

And, here's a bump for another pass! I've gotten him to 50 on the commons, not vet level 2 and slotting out (about 1/2 in) with the following build. Wishing I'd started it sooner, because even with it half empty, it performs better than my leveling build did.

 

Notes:

Still no travel, haven't missed it yet.

Psychic Tornado and World of Confusion both suck. And were slot hogs. Bai!

Indomitable Will seems superfluous with Perma-Dom, also, bai!

Swapped into Concealment from Leaping for extra Defense mules. Swapped Victory Rush for Vengeance for the same thing - However, Victory Rush is a FANTASTIC little power if you DON'T need the Def Mule, only weakness is that it's not affected by Recharge. Was my first time trying it, as I leveled, and found it quite useful.

Currently missing most of the EXPENSIVE IO's... still +0x1 w/ Bosses viable. Not hit mythical Perma-Dom yet, but getting close.

Assume all non-Purple/PvP/Proc/Global/Singleton Set IO's are Attuned.

No Incarnate, yet... Going the slow way on him, they're in there as goal/placeholders.

 

So, thoughts? Critiques? Questions on why my slotting is so BLOODY idiotic?

 

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Daemonox: Level 50 Magic Dominator
Primary Power Set: Darkness Control
Secondary Power Set: Psionic Assault
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Concealment
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Psionic Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Dark Grasp -- BslGaz-Acc/Hold(A), BslGaz-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(3), BslGaz-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(3), BslGaz-Slow%(5), SprAscoft-Rchg/+Dmg%(5), EssofCrr-EndRdx/Hold(9)
Level 1: Psionic Dart -- Acc-I(A)
Level 2: Mind Probe -- Acc-I(A)
Level 4: Kick -- Acc-I(A)
Level 6: Possess -- SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(A), SprAscoft-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(7), SprAscoft-EndRdx/Rchg(7), SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(11), SprAscoft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
Level 8: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(9)
Level 10: Stealth -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(43), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(46)
Level 12: Heart of Darkness -- AbsAmz-Stun(A), AbsAmz-Acc/Stun/Rchg(13), AbsAmz-Acc/Rchg(13), AbsAmz-EndRdx/Stun(40), AbsAmz-ToHitDeb%(43), RopADop-Acc/EndRdx(46)
Level 14: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(15), GldArm-3defTpProc(15), GldArm-End/Res(43)
Level 16: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(17), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(17)
Level 18: Haunt -- CaltoArm-Acc/Dmg(A), CaltoArm-Dmg/EndRdx(19), CaltoArm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), CaltoArm-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(34), SlbAll-Dmg/EndRdx(34)
Level 20: Drain Psyche -- EffAdp-Acc/Rchg(A), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(21), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(21), EffAdp-EndMod/EndRdx(23), ThfofEss-+End%(23), Prv-Absorb%(50)
Level 22: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 24: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(25), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(25)
Level 26: Shadow Field -- BslGaz-Acc/Rchg(A), BslGaz-Rchg/Hold(27), BslGaz-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(27), BslGaz-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(31)
Level 28: Subdue -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg(A), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(29), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(29), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), Dcm-Build%(31), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(37)
Level 30: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 32: Umbra Beast -- ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(A), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(33), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(33), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(34), DarWtcDsp-Slow%(50)
Level 35: Link Minds -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(36), AdjTrg-EndRdx/Rchg(36), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(36), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(37), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(37)
Level 38: Psychic Shockwave -- Arm-Dmg(A), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Arm-Acc/Rchg(39), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Arm-Dam%(40), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(40)
Level 41: Mind Over Body -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(42), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(42), UnbGrd-Max HP%(42)
Level 44: Fearsome Stare -- CldSns-Acc/ToHitDeb(A), CldSns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(45), CldSns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(45), CldSns-%Dam(45)
Level 47: Shadowy Binds -- CldSns-Acc/ToHitDeb(A), CldSns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(48), CldSns-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(48), CldSns-%Dam(48)
Level 49: Grant Invisibility -- Ksm-ToHit+(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Acc-I(A)
Level 1: Domination 
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 -- UnbLea-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- IntRdx-I(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run 
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(50)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-End%(46)
Level 50: Void Core Final Judgement 
Level 50: Reactive Core Flawless Interface 
Level 50: Barrier Core Epiphany 
Level 50: Assault Radial Embodiment 
Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon 
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[RayeGunn]

It pains me to see Fearsome Stare taken that late. I know you say you are going melee, and I basically did the opposite, i went full on ranged (aside from Midnight Grasp to finish off bosses or anyone who gets too close) and am all about the cones, but Fearsome Stare is such a great opener. It's a soft control that you can use before they are aggroed, it eliminates the alpha strike, and has a significant tohit debuff for some added damage mitigation.

[Errants]

On 9/8/2019 at 2:52 AM, RayeGunn said:

It pains me to see Fearsome Stare taken that late. I know you say you are going melee, and I basically did the opposite, i went full on ranged (aside from Midnight Grasp to finish off bosses or anyone who gets too close) and am all about the cones, but Fearsome Stare is such a great opener. It's a soft control that you can use before they are aggroed, it eliminates the alpha strike, and has a significant tohit debuff for some added damage mitigation.

If you look at the evolution of the build on this thread... It wasn't even in there for end-game at first. And, I don't plan on exemping much on this toon... PSW is still such a game changer for how it plays. So, I'm not going below 33 (effectively 35) for any length of time, and most content I'd play/replay will be 40 or higher for exemping. I have incorporated it into the controls, though, instead of just being a slot mule. Fantastically effective just for the ToHit Debuff, BTW.

 

Finally finished the build two days ago, and happened to be parked in Cimeroa for Day Job. So, I hopped up on the wall, and went to see how well I could do! Took a short learning curve to keep an eye on Dom to keep up Perma-Dom(first one I've ever achieved it on, and that was with 3 Doms on Legacy), but once I nailed that... I was cleaning house. It worked exactly as I hoped - Everyone stunned, dying, and I'm draining them at the same time. And, yes, Fearsome is a great opener, but sometimes I want them to group first, for better DP.

 

Now, it's Incarnate time!!!:

Alpha is the big question - Musculature Core? Intuition Radial? Spiritual Core? Something else?

Interface will be Degenerative/Reactive (if I get that far)

Hybrid Assault Radial

Destiny Barrier/Rebirth

Lore and Judgement - Whatever.

Edited September 13, 2019 by Eran Rist

[oxmox]

Do you find that you get a lot of use out of possess at lvl 50? It was invaluable for me while leveling my dark/psi/psi, but I realized that as I started getting more maxed out I never found the time nor need to use it.

 

You also may want to check out your total accuracy bonuses. My build also has tactics, but I realized that between that, kismet, link minds, and 75% or so global acc bonus from purples that I was already at 95% hit chance against +4s without any accuracy slotting in actual powers. Just an idea as it seems you put a lot of +acc in some powers. Might free up some slots for procs or a more needed attribute like end/dmg/tech.

 

Shadowy binds over living shadows seems odd to me. Why prioritize the ST version over the AoE? Especially since living shadows also carries a tohit debuff, stacking it with the fear cone makes for effective AoE lockdown on a very short CD.

 

Any reason you left Mind Probe totally unslotted? Seems like you plan on being mostly in melee and it's your highest dmg attack outside of the snipe. You only have 2 attacks as is, surely there is room for it in your attack chain.

 

For incarnates I went with intuition radial, barrier core, degenerative core, and support core. Not sure if those are optimal but they've worked well for me.

[Errants]

14 hours ago, oxmox said:

Do you find that you get a lot of use out of possess at lvl 50? It was invaluable for me while leveling my dark/psi/psi, but I realized that as I started getting more maxed out I never found the time nor need to use it.

I've barely played him at 50... got him there, finished the build, and went onto another alt after confirming it worked. Possess is mainly there for shenanigans with AV's, and the fact the ATO's don't fit anywhere else... (Dark Grasp is the real only alternative, to me.) Maybe as I play the build more at 50, I might change my mind, and find a better way to spend those slots.

14 hours ago, oxmox said:

You also may want to check out your total accuracy bonuses. My build also has tactics, but I realized that between that, kismet, link minds, and 75% or so global acc bonus from purples that I was already at 95% hit chance against +4s without any accuracy slotting in actual powers. Just an idea as it seems you put a lot of +acc in some powers. Might free up some slots for procs or a more needed attribute like end/dmg/tech.

The Accuracy in everything not labeled Drain Psyche is accidental, as I was chasing Mez/Damage and EndRed in everything else. But, yeah, I hate missing... and Grant Invis had a free slot.

14 hours ago, oxmox said:

Shadowy binds over living shadows seems odd to me. Why prioritize the ST version over the AoE? Especially since living shadows also carries a tohit debuff, stacking it with the fear cone makes for effective AoE lockdown on a very short CD.

EPS ghetto lockdown, not DPS. Soloing, I'm in melee, and only using Fearsome Stare as an opener. I'd rather be spamming PSW and HoD, than hopping OUT of melee to drop a cone. The ST Immob was taken solely for those annoying AV's that tend to run around, with the added benefit of being a +Recharge mule. You'll note that my previous builds didn't have either - I was initially just planning on Subdue as my Immob.

14 hours ago, oxmox said:

Any reason you left Mind Probe totally unslotted? Seems like you plan on being mostly in melee and it's your highest dmg attack outside of the snipe. You only have 2 attacks as is, surely there is room for it in your attack chain.

Slots, frankly. I wanted the slots elsewhere. It wasn't an easy choice to make, and I enjoyed it being 1 Acc/3 Dam 30 IO's on the way up. However, unlotted, it hits for 160+, not far behind Subdue. It's also the last power I'll use in my attack chain (I'm throwing controls, and PSW has a 6 second recharge), and then only for filler on a hard ST. However, dropping a 50 Acc/Dam and or Hami might be wise... or if I rip slots out of Possess and Crushing Impact into Subdue, I'd only lose 2.5% recharge... potential tweaks once I get more time on him.

14 hours ago, oxmox said:

For incarnates I went with intuition radial, barrier core, degenerative core, and support core. Not sure if those are optimal but they've worked well for me.

Alpha was my big question: Glad to see someone else likes the balance of IntuitRadial. From my Scrapper who's made both, I know that I want Hybrid Assault Core, as I play as a damage dealer with mezzes, not a mezzer with some damage... and MezProtection is covered by the Perma-Dom (Note: Not even a -KB IO).

 

Thanks for the feedback and questions... got me thinking on a few things, for potential testing/future changes.