Bio/Spines Tanker build help request

[Theunbalancedone2]

Sorry if something like this is elsewhere but I couldn't find it easily.  I have a Bio/Spines Tanker that is getting close to level.50 and was hoping to get some advice or a guide to follow for a generally capable build for it with a moderate budget in mind(preferably not more than 100-150 million INF at the upper end).  I'm new to tankers and not sure how best to distribute my slots and all.  Also, I consider full on travel powers pretty low on priority, and would like to keep energy mastery for the To Hit/Perception toggle and Physical Perfection passive.  No sorcery pool power, though I'm open to the idea of either willpower or experimentation, if people think it's good to go into either.

[Xandyr]

Hopefully these will load for you. I quickly threw this together. I tried not to use any purples (except for the Tanker ATOs) , and tried to keep cost down. The build does have a few expensive IOs, but should still be within reach of your budget.

 This gives you capped Fire/Cold/Energy/N. Energy defenses while in OFFENSIVE mode. Ablative is 2 seconds off of Perma. Your BASE regen is 44.38 HP/Sec. With Ablative active, it jumps to 59.88 HP/Sec. With Ablative,DNS Siphon, and Parastic, it jumps to 71.42 HP/Sec ( only hitting one target).

 I tried to do a mix of everything for your bonuses.....HP, regen, damage, defense, etc etc. On my Bio/Rad, I focused on +HP, + Regen, and +Def. It really all depends on what you want to focus on as far as set bonuses.

 

 I will say Bio can be an absolute BEAST. I've jumped into a mob, hit Ablative, Parasitic, and DNA Siphon, and my regen has hit for 225 HP/Sec. Tack on being in OFFENSIVE mode , AND Capped Fire/Cold/Energy/N. Energy defenses with decent S/L Resists....and well....it's pretty damn hard to die with those numbers. Bio doesn't have any Defense Debuff Resistance, so look into Incarnate Powers to potentially fill in that hole. I stay in Offensive mode about 98% of the time. The other 2% I'm in Defensive because I'm trying something new/pushing myself to the limits/or doing something totally stupid.

   Bio/Spines *should* be a fun tank that pumps out pretty good damage. Two damage toggles really adds up the damage output. I did not pick up taunt in this build. Your 2 damage toggles, coupled with attacking, should be able to hold aggro. There are some players out there that will try to crucify you for not taking Taunt. As fast paced as the game has become, Mobs are destroyed before you really have to worry about Taunting everything. You'll be fine without Taunt.

 

 I'm on Excelsior (global name Scarlett Angel). Feel free to reach out for any questions, or if you want to team or need help acquiring funds.

 

 

 

 

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This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.4.7
https://github.com/Reborn-Team/MidsReborn

Level 50 Magic Tanker
Primary Power Set: Bio Armor
Secondary Power Set: Spines
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
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Level 1:    Hardened Carapace        UnbGrd-Max HP%(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(13), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(45), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(45), RctArm-ResDam(50), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(50)
Level 1:    Barb Swipe            PndSlg-Acc/Dmg(A), PndSlg-Dmg/EndRdx(45)
Level 2:    Inexhaustible            NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A), PwrTrns-+Heal(5)
Level 4:    Spine Burst            SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(A), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(5), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(9), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9)
Level 6:    Environmental Modification        LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(11), Srn-Def/EndRdx(11), Srn-Def(46), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(46), ShlWal-Def(48)
Level 8:    Adaptation    
Level 10:    Ablative Carapace        NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(A), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(13), NmnCnv-EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 12:    Super Jump            BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A)
Level 14:    Evolving Armor            UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(15), GldArm-3defTpProc(15), GldArm-ResDam(17), ImpSki-Status(17), ImpSki-ResDam/EndRdx(19)
Level 16:    Ripper                ScrDrv-Acc/Rchg(A), ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg(19), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx(21), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg(21), ScrDrv-Dam%(23), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23)
Level 18:    DNA Siphon            Erd-Acc/Rchg(A), Erd-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), Erd-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25), Erd-Dmg/Rchg(27), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(27), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(29)
Level 20:    Build Up            AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(29)
Level 22:    Boxing                Empty(A)
Level 24:    Tough                StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), StdPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(34)
Level 26:    Genetic Contamination        Erd-Dmg(A), Erd-%Dam(34), Erd-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Erd-Dmg/Rchg(36), Erd-Acc/Rchg(36), Erd-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
Level 28:    Impale                Dvs-Acc/Dmg(A), Dvs-Dmg/EndRdx(37), Dvs-Dmg/Rchg(37), Dvs-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Dvs-Hold%(39), EntChs-Heal%(39)
Level 30:    Weave                LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(31), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(31), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(31), Rct-ResDam%(46)
Level 32:    Parasitic Aura            ThfofEss-+End%(A), ThfofEss-Acc/Heal(33), ThfofEss-Acc/EndRdx/Heal(33), ThfofEss-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(33), ThfofEss-Heal/Rchg(48)
Level 35:    Quills                ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg(A), ScrDrv-Acc/Rchg(39), ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg(40), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx(40), ScrDrv-Dam%(40), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(42)
Level 38:    Throw Spines            SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(42), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(43), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(43), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 41:    Conserve Power            RechRdx-I(A)
Level 44:    Physical Perfection        RgnTss-Regen+(A)
Level 47:    Hasten                RechRdx-I(A)
Level 49:    Combat Jumping            LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 1:    Brawl                Empty(A)
Level 1:    Gauntlet    
Level 1:    Sprint                Empty(A)
Level 2:    Rest                Empty(A)
Level 2:    Swift                Empty(A)
Level 2:    Health                Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Pnc-Heal(48)
Level 2:    Hurdle                Empty(A)
Level 2:    Stamina                PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(3), PrfShf-EndMod/Acc(3)
Level 8:    Defensive Adaptation    
Level 8:    Efficient Adaptation    
Level 8:    Offensive Adaptation    
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Set Bonus Totals:
12% DamageBuff(Smashing)
12% DamageBuff(Lethal)
12% DamageBuff(Fire)
12% DamageBuff(Cold)
12% DamageBuff(Energy)
12% DamageBuff(Negative)
12% DamageBuff(Toxic)
12% DamageBuff(Psionic)
10.06% Defense(Smashing)
10.06% Defense(Lethal)
10.69% Defense(Fire)
10.69% Defense(Cold)
12.25% Defense(Energy)
12.25% Defense(Negative)
12.25% Defense(Psionic)
14.13% Defense(Melee)
9.13% Defense(Ranged)
15.38% Defense(AoE)
9% Max End
32.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
27% Enhancement(Accuracy)
5% Enhancement(Heal)
5% Enhancement(Max EnduranceDiscount)
7.5% SpeedFlying
456.8 HP (24.38%) HitPoints
7.5% JumpHeight
7.5% SpeedJumping
Knockback (Mag -4)
Knockup (Mag -4)
MezResist(Confused) 80%
MezResist(Held) 80%
MezResist(Immobilized) 80%
MezResist(Sleep) 80%
MezResist(Stunned) 80%
MezResist(Terrorized) 80%
MezResist(Teleport) 100% (20% chance)
6.5% (0.11 End/sec) Recovery
126% (9.84 HP/sec) Regeneration
23% Resistance(Smashing)
23% Resistance(Lethal)
17.75% Resistance(Fire)
17.75% Resistance(Cold)
20.75% Resistance(Energy)
20.75% Resistance(Negative)
14% Resistance(Toxic)
14% Resistance(Psionic)
7.5% SpeedRunning

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Set Bonuses:
Unbreakable Guard
(Hardened Carapace)
  2.5% Enhancement(EnduranceDiscount)
  2.25% Resistance(Energy,Negative), MezResist(Immobilized) 3.75%, MezResist(Held) 3.75%, MezResist(Stunned) 3.75%, MezResist(Sleep) 3.75%, MezResist(Terrorized) 3.75%, MezResist(Confused) 3.75%
  3.13% Defense(Melee), 1.56% Defense(Lethal), 1.56% Defense(Smashing)
  140.6 HP (7.5%) HitPoints

Reactive Armor
(Hardened Carapace)
  1.5% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal), MezResist(Immobilized) 2.5%, MezResist(Held) 2.5%, MezResist(Stunned) 2.5%, MezResist(Sleep) 2.5%, MezResist(Terrorized) 2.5%, MezResist(Confused) 2.5%

Pounding Slugfest
(Barb Swipe)
  8% (0.62 HP/sec) Regeneration

Superior Might of the Tanker
(Spine Burst)
  4% DamageBuff(All)
  56.22 HP (3%) HitPoints
  10% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
  6% Resistance(Toxic,Psionic), MezResist(Immobilized) 10%, MezResist(Held) 10%, MezResist(Stunned) 10%, MezResist(Sleep) 10%, MezResist(Terrorized) 10%, MezResist(Confused) 10%
  6% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal), MezResist(Immobilized) 10%, MezResist(Held) 10%, MezResist(Stunned) 10%, MezResist(Sleep) 10%, MezResist(Terrorized) 10%, MezResist(Confused) 10%

Luck of the Gambler
(Environmental Modification)
  7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)

Shield Wall
(Environmental Modification)
  10% (0.78 HP/sec) Regeneration
  2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery
  5% Resistance(Lethal), 5% Resistance(Smashing), 5% Resistance(Fire), 5% Resistance(Cold), 5% Resistance(Energy), 5% Resistance(Negative), 5% Resistance(Psionic), 5% Resistance(Toxic)

Serendipity
(Environmental Modification)
  4% (0.31 HP/sec) Regeneration

Numina's Convalesence
(Ablative Carapace)
  12% (0.94 HP/sec) Regeneration
  35.14 HP (1.88%) HitPoints

Blessing of the Zephyr
(Super Jump)
  Knockback (Mag -4), Knockup (Mag -4)

Unbreakable Guard
(Evolving Armor)
  2.5% Enhancement(EnduranceDiscount)

Gladiator's Armor
(Evolving Armor)
  2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery
  3% Defense(Melee), 3% Defense(AoE), 3% Defense(Ranged), 3% Defense(Smashing), 3% Defense(Lethal), 3% Defense(Fire), 3% Defense(Cold), 3% Defense(Energy), 3% Defense(Negative), 3% Defense(Psionic), MezResist(Teleport) 100% (20% chance)

Impervious Skin
(Evolving Armor)
  1.5% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal), MezResist(Immobilized) 2.5%, MezResist(Held) 2.5%, MezResist(Stunned) 2.5%, MezResist(Sleep) 2.5%, MezResist(Terrorized) 2.5%, MezResist(Confused) 2.5%
  Status Resistance 7.5%

Scirocco's Dervish
(Ripper)
  10% (0.78 HP/sec) Regeneration
  2.25% Resistance(Energy,Negative), MezResist(Immobilized) 3.75%, MezResist(Held) 3.75%, MezResist(Stunned) 3.75%, MezResist(Sleep) 3.75%, MezResist(Terrorized) 3.75%, MezResist(Confused) 3.75%
  9% Enhancement(Accuracy)
  3.13% Defense(AoE), 1.56% Defense(Fire), 1.56% Defense(Cold)
  3.13% Defense(Psionic)

Eradication
(DNA Siphon)
  1.8% Max End
  3.13% Defense(Energy,Negative), 1.56% Defense(Ranged)
  42.17 HP (2.25%) HitPoints

Numina's Convalesence
(DNA Siphon)
  12% (0.94 HP/sec) Regeneration

Adjusted Targeting
(Build Up)
  2% DamageBuff(All)

Steadfast Protection
(Tough)
  1.5% (0.03 End/sec) Recovery
  3% Defense(Melee), 3% Defense(AoE), 3% Defense(Ranged), 3% Defense(Smashing), 3% Defense(Lethal), 3% Defense(Fire), 3% Defense(Cold), 3% Defense(Energy), 3% Defense(Negative), 3% Defense(Psionic)

Eradication
(Genetic Contamination)
  1.8% Max End
  3.13% Defense(Energy,Negative), 1.56% Defense(Ranged)
  42.17 HP (2.25%) HitPoints
  12% (0.94 HP/sec) Regeneration
  3.13% Defense(AoE), 1.56% Defense(Fire), 1.56% Defense(Cold)

Devastation
(Impale)
  12% (0.94 HP/sec) Regeneration
  42.17 HP (2.25%) HitPoints
  3% DamageBuff(All)
  3.75% Resistance(Fire,Cold), MezResist(Immobilized) 6.25%, MezResist(Held) 6.25%, MezResist(Stunned) 6.25%, MezResist(Sleep) 6.25%, MezResist(Terrorized) 6.25%, MezResist(Confused) 6.25%

Luck of the Gambler
(Weave)
  10% (0.78 HP/sec) Regeneration
  21.08 HP (1.13%) HitPoints
  9% Enhancement(Accuracy)
  7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)

Reactive Defenses
(Weave)
  3% Resistance(All)

Theft of Essence
(Parasitic Aura)
  10% (0.78 HP/sec) Regeneration
  1.8% Max End
  5% Enhancement(Heal)
  3% DamageBuff(All)

Scirocco's Dervish
(Quills)
  10% (0.78 HP/sec) Regeneration
  2.25% Resistance(Energy,Negative), MezResist(Immobilized) 3.75%, MezResist(Held) 3.75%, MezResist(Stunned) 3.75%, MezResist(Sleep) 3.75%, MezResist(Terrorized) 3.75%, MezResist(Confused) 3.75%
  9% Enhancement(Accuracy)
  3.13% Defense(AoE), 1.56% Defense(Fire), 1.56% Defense(Cold)
  3.13% Defense(Psionic)

Superior Gauntleted Fist
(Throw Spines)
  3.6% Max End
  6% Resistance(Energy,Negative), MezResist(Immobilized) 10%, MezResist(Held) 10%, MezResist(Stunned) 10%, MezResist(Sleep) 10%, MezResist(Terrorized) 10%, MezResist(Confused) 10%
  16% (1.25 HP/sec) Regeneration
  5% Defense(Melee), 2.5% Defense(Lethal), 2.5% Defense(Smashing)
  6% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal), MezResist(Immobilized) 10%, MezResist(Held) 10%, MezResist(Stunned) 10%, MezResist(Sleep) 10%, MezResist(Terrorized) 10%, MezResist(Confused) 10%6% Resistance(Fire,Cold), MezResist(Immobilized) 10%, MezResist(Held) 10%, MezResist(Stunned) 10%, MezResist(Sleep) 10%, MezResist(Terrorized) 10%, MezResist(Confused) 10%

Luck of the Gambler
(Combat Jumping)
  7.5% Enhancement(RechargeTime)

Panacea
(Health)
  2.5% (0.04 End/sec) Recovery

Performance Shifter
(Stamina)
  7.5% SpeedJumping, 7.5% JumpHeight, 7.5% SpeedFlying, 7.5% SpeedRunning
  35.14 HP (1.88%) HitPoints

 

[Theunbalancedone2]

Thanks!  This looks pretty good, though I may need to make one or two tiny changes for personal and RP reasons, this toon is on the RP server.  But yeah, this does give me a lot to think about for sure.

[Xandyr]

Welcome. As you're aware, Bio is all about Max HP, + Regen, and recharge to get your heals back quicker. Getting your Typed Defenses to 45+% will REALLY help your survivability. 

[PLVRIZR]

On 7/31/2021 at 2:48 AM, Xandyr said:

Level 4:    Spine Burst            SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(A), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(5), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(9), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9)

Superior Might of the Tanker
(Spine Burst)
  4% DamageBuff(All)
  56.22 HP (3%) HitPoints
  10% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
  6% Resistance(Toxic,Psionic), MezResist(Immobilized) 10%, MezResist(Held) 10%, MezResist(Stunned) 10%, MezResist(Sleep) 10%, MezResist(Terrorized) 10%, MezResist(Confused) 10%
  6% Resistance(Smashing,Lethal), MezResist(Immobilized) 10%, MezResist(Held) 10%, MezResist(Stunned) 10%, MezResist(Sleep) 10%, MezResist(Terrorized) 10%, MezResist(Confused) 10%

 

 

 

 

Fantastic build, Xandyr, but SMoT, alone, will be 100-150M, so I don't think that's the OP's intent. 

 

Unless you're willing to spend *at least* 400-500M, you're going to to be limited to getting the really impactful (usually unique) IOs and filling your build with basic IOs.  The GREAT news is you can turn 150M into 400M, pretty easily and quickly, using the Auction House strategies, listed in-depth, in the general discussion area of the forum.

[Theunbalancedone2]

heh yeah I did notice things are going to be more expensive than I thought, especially when I decided to just get the attuned enhancements.  It's fine though, I'll just slowly chip away at filling my second build with this list, with a single change for personal preference reasons.  And..while I understand one can make tons of INF off the AH strats, I am sadly one of the people who just lacks the mindset and patience to really make it work

[PLVRIZR]

16 hours ago, Theunbalancedone2 said:

heh yeah I did notice things are going to be more expensive than I thought, especially when I decided to just get the attuned enhancements.  It's fine though, I'll just slowly chip away at filling my second build with this list, with a single change for personal preference reasons.  And..while I understand one can make tons of INF off the AH strats, I am sadly one of the people who just lacks the mindset and patience to really make it work

 

Just read @Yomo's  thread about his "Journey to $1B".  Hilarious and motivating.  I was in your shoes and now I have a billion or two, scattered across about 5 toons.  Easier than you think 🤑

[Theunbalancedone2]

...so how do I find that?  I've tried using the site's search function but I have no idea how to get it to work the way I want for something like that

[PLVRIZR]

14 hours ago, Theunbalancedone2 said:

...so how do I find that?  I've tried using the site's search function but I have no idea how to get it to work the way I want for something like that

 

Here you go!

 

A Meandering Path to a Billion Inf - The Market - Homecoming (homecomingservers.com)

 

 

[Xandyr]

On 8/2/2021 at 9:18 AM, PLVRIZR said:

 

 

Fantastic build, Xandyr, but SMoT, alone, will be 100-150M, so I don't think that's the OP's intent. 

 

Unless you're willing to spend *at least* 400-500M, you're going to to be limited to getting the really impactful (usually unique) IOs and filling your build with basic IOs.  The GREAT news is you can turn 150M into 400M, pretty easily and quickly, using the Auction House strategies, listed in-depth, in the general discussion area of the forum.

 

 Appreciate it @PLVRIZR . I tried to stay cheap, but man.,...those ATOs are so nice.

[Carnifax]

On 8/2/2021 at 3:18 PM, PLVRIZR said:

Fantastic build, Xandyr, but SMoT, alone, will be 100-150M, so I don't think that's the OP's intent. 

 

You mean the Superior Might of the Tanker? They should be 1 Catalyst + 8-9 million apiece for the regular ones.  Cats tend to drop over your lifetime anyway (or use merits to create them) so 40-45 million + 5-6 Catalysts for that set. Winters and Purples are the expensive sets (25-30 apiece) where the cost really rockets. 

 

I think overall the build would end up around ~150-200 mill. Here's mine, there's a Purple, but get one from Market Crash the first time you do it. 

 

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Echinoderm: Level 50 Mutation Tanker
Primary Power Set: Bio Armor
Secondary Power Set: Spines
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Hardened Carapace -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(37), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(40), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 1: Barb Swipe -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(5), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(5), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), TchofDth-Acc/Dmg(21)
Level 2: Environmental Modification -- LucoftheG-Def(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(7), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(7), Rct-ResDam%(11)
Level 4: Spine Burst -- Dmg-I(A), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg(9), Erd-%Dam(9), ScrDrv-Dam%(15), Mlt-Acc/Dmg(17)
Level 6: Adaptation 
Level 8: Ablative Carapace -- DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx(A), DctWnd-Rchg(11), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(23), DctWnd-Heal(23), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
Level 10: Lunge -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(A), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(17), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(34)
Level 12: Inexhaustible -- NmnCnv-Heal(A), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(13)
Level 14: Evolving Armor -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A)
Level 16: Taunt -- MckBrt-Taunt(A), MckBrt-Rchg(25), MckBrt-Taunt/Rchg(46), MckBrt-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(46), MckBrt-Acc/Rchg(48), MckBrt-Taunt/Rng(48)
Level 18: DNA Siphon -- PreOptmz-EndMod/Acc/Rech(A), PreOptmz-EndMod/Acc/End(19), PreOptmz-EndMod/End/Rech(19)
Level 20: Kick -- Acc-I(A)
Level 22: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(25), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(37), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(37), UnbGrd-Max HP%(50)
Level 24: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(42), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(31), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(39)
Level 26: Genetic Contamination -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(27), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(27), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Obl-%Dam(48)
Level 28: Ripper -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-%Dam(29), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg(29), Arm-Dam%(31), Erd-%Dam(50), Mlt-Acc/Dmg(50)
Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31)
Level 32: Parasitic Aura -- DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx(A), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(33), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(33), DctWnd-Heal(33), DctWnd-Rchg(45)
Level 35: Quills -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(36), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(36), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Obl-%Dam(45), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 38: Throw Spines -- SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(42)
Level 41: Focused Accuracy -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 44: Physical Perfection -- Prv-Absorb%(A)
Level 47: Energy Torrent -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(3), Artl-Dam/End(3), FrcFdb-Rechg%(21), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(42)
Level 49: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet 
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(43)
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 4: Ninja Run 
Level 50: Agility Core Paragon 
Level 6: Defensive Adaptation 
Level 6: Efficient Adaptation 
Level 6: Offensive Adaptation 
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Here's the Fold Space variant I haven't yet gotten around to trying (I'm a bit too fond of the NRG Torrent with Forced Feedback combo currently; Bio loves Recharge). 

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Echinoderm: Level 50 Mutation Tanker
Primary Power Set: Bio Armor
Secondary Power Set: Spines
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Teleportation
Power Pool: Leaping

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Hardened Carapace -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), ImpArm-ResPsi(21), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(37), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(40), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(40)
Level 1: Barb Swipe -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(5), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(5), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), TchofDth-Acc/Dmg(21)
Level 2: Environmental Modification -- LucoftheG-Def(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(7), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(7), Rct-ResDam%(11)
Level 4: Spine Burst -- Arm-Dmg(A), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg(9), Erd-%Dam(9), ScrDrv-Dam%(15), Mlt-Acc/Dmg(17)
Level 6: Adaptation 
Level 8: Ablative Carapace -- DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx(A), DctWnd-Rchg(11), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(23), DctWnd-Heal(23), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(45)
Level 10: Lunge -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(A), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(15), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(17), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(34), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(34)
Level 12: Inexhaustible -- NmnCnv-Heal(A), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(13)
Level 14: Evolving Armor -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A)
Level 16: Taunt -- MckBrt-Taunt(A), MckBrt-Rchg(25), MckBrt-Taunt/Rchg(46), MckBrt-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(46), MckBrt-Acc/Rchg(48), MckBrt-Taunt/Rng(48)
Level 18: DNA Siphon -- PreOptmz-EndMod/Acc/Rech(A), PreOptmz-EndMod/Acc/End(19), PreOptmz-EndMod/End/Rech(19)
Level 20: Kick -- Acc-I(A)
Level 22: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(25), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(37), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(37), ImpArm-ResPsi(42), UnbGrd-Max HP%(50)
Level 24: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(42), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(31), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(39)
Level 26: Genetic Contamination -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(27), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(27), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43), Obl-%Dam(48)
Level 28: Ripper -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-%Dam(29), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg(29), Arm-Dam%(31), Erd-%Dam(50), Mlt-Acc/Dmg(50)
Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31)
Level 32: Parasitic Aura -- DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx(A), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(33), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(33), DctWnd-Heal(33), DctWnd-Rchg(45)
Level 35: Quills -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(36), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(36), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Obl-%Dam(45), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 38: Throw Spines -- SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(42)
Level 41: Teleport Target -- Acc-I(A)
Level 44: Combat Teleport -- WntGif-ResSlow(A)
Level 47: Fold Space -- Acc-I(A), RechRdx-I(3), RechRdx-I(3)
Level 49: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet 
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(43)
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 4: Ninja Run 
Level 50: Agility Core Paragon 
Level 6: Defensive Adaptation 
Level 6: Efficient Adaptation 
Level 6: Offensive Adaptation 
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Edited August 9, 2021 by Carnifax

[PLVRIZR]

6 hours ago, Carnifax said:

You mean the Superior Might of the Tanker? They should be 1 Catalyst + 8-9 million apiece for the regular ones. 

 

You can use a catalyst on a non-Superior ATO and make it Superior?

[Carnifax]

2 hours ago, PLVRIZR said:

 

You can use a catalyst on a non-Superior ATO and make it Superior?

Of course. That's one of the things they're for. It's part of my "Just dinged 50" routine (did it yesterday on my Staff/Inv Stalker for example). 

 

I buy the "normal" version, usually between level 10 and 25, slot em in so they're in place all the way to 50 (because they count as Attuned so the enhancement values rise as you do) then once 50 happens raid my Salvages, email any required Catalysts across to the new 50 and Superior them up. 

 

All the IOs in those builds are Attuned BTW, I always slot as I go. There is no Price difference on the AH between regular IOs and the Attuned versions (they essentially go into the AH as "either" so you can sell a crafted dropped version and buy the Attuned version for the same-ish price). This is one reason using Converters to convert level 31 Travel IOs and then sell the good results in the AH works so nicely (because someone can buy them as Attuned or level 50 or whatever they want). 

 

Winter IOs work the same way, but even the "basic" versions are expensive (18-24 million apiece I think). So few chars of mine slot Winters (my Fire/Claws Tank has them as does my DP/Kin Corruptor but that's about it). Best time to by Winters is in the Winter Event because they drop from 25 million per pack on the AH to 10 million and the market price for the enhancements follows too (for a few weeks). 

Edited August 9, 2021 by Carnifax

[Lancek]

I'm a little confused about Bio, should you try to soft cap smashing and lethal or just take what you can get without compromising?

[Ukase]

You can pursue that, if you like, but you should reach the hard cap resist on s/l easily enough. (as opposed to soft-cap def s/l. It can likely be done, but it would come at a cost of other set bonuses.