Inv/SS with Cross Punch

[PyroBeetle]

I have seen a lot of posts mentioning using Cross Punch for earlier AoE when building a Super Strength Character. I have not seen many primary builds. I believe the framework for this comes from Captain Infinitum, but it should be a viable build.

 

Interesting choices: Tough is not really needed for the resists, and because I took both Kick and Boxing to pump up Cross Punch, it is not needed in the final build to open up Weave.

 

I am going for as natural of a character as possible, while still enjoying a travel power. I took Super Jump, (hello Hulk), but Super Speed would have worked as well without the graphics. I am old so tend to run into walls when speeding through a cave. Sprint and Athletic Run are more than enough for me inside. Without Fly, this means that Infiltration serves to slot my 5th LotG, although one could make a serious case for Maneuvers, but I had no slots for it.

 

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Steel GAuntlet: Level 50 Magic Tanker
Primary Power Set: Invulnerability
Secondary Power Set: Super Strength
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Concealment
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Resist Physical Damage -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(23), GldArm-3defTpProc(23)
Level 1: Jab -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(A), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(3), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(3)
Level 2: Temp Invulnerability -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), UnbGrd-Max HP%(5), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(5), UnbGrd-ResDam(7), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(7), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(9)
Level 4: Haymaker -- SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(9), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(13)
Level 6: Boxing -- HO:Nucle(A)
Level 8: Unyielding -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(15), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(15), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(29), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(29), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(31)
Level 10: Resist Elements -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(31), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(33), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(33), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(33), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
Level 12: Kick -- HO:Nucle(A)
Level 14: Cross Punch -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(37), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(42)
Level 16: Resist Energies -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(17), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(17), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(25), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(27), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(27)
Level 18: Invincibility -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(19), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(19), ShlWal-EndRdx/Rchg(21), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(21), ShlWal-Def(25)
Level 20: Knockout Blow -- Hct-Dmg(A), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(34), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), Hct-Acc/Rchg(36), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(36), Hct-Dam%(36)
Level 22: Super Jump -- WntGif-ResSlow(A)
Level 24: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-Def(48), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(48), ShlWal-EndRdx/Rchg(48), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 26: Tough Hide -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(43), ShlWal-Def(43), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(43), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(46)
Level 28: Rage -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
Level 30: Dull Pain -- Prv-Absorb%(A), Prv-Heal/Rchg(31)
Level 32: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-ResDam%(46)
Level 35: Focused Accuracy -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 38: Foot Stomp -- SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(A), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(39), FuroftheG-Acc/Dmg(39), FuroftheG-Acc/Dmg/End/Rech(40), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(40)
Level 41: Physical Perfection -- PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 44: Hurl -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprWntBit-Dmg/Rchg(45), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(46)
Level 47: Infiltration -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
Level 1: Gauntlet 
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(42), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(42)
Level 1: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 22: Double Jump 
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Comments are welcome regarding the build. I don't normally post with incarnate choices, but for this one I am planning Agility to flesh out the defense and Ageless Radial Epiphany to pump up the DDR.

 

[Erratic1]

I run an SS/Bio brute and yeah, I took Cross Punch and fully slotted it because it provided a second AoE attack to a powerset lacking a damaging second AoE.

 

As goes Super Speed, while it may not fit your natural theme, one perk Experimentation's Speed of Sound has over Super Speed is Jaunt for dealing with verticality issues.

 

Will take a look at the build in Mid's after I convert the link to a data chunk.

 

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Edit: If you are not shooting for double Rage (which no longer avoids the crash in any event) you might be better served by moving a slot and the Recharge Reduction in it to Hasten. That way  you are only about 8 seconds short of perma-Hasten instead of the 15s you'd be short with only 2 Recharge Reductions in Hasten.

 

Also, Invisibility does not look like its legally placed.

 

 

Edited November 2, 2021 by Erratic1

[Senbonbanana]

I made my first tank (Inv/SS) and I've been following this build loosely (also natural inspired, but taking fly and laser beam eyes for character concept).  I've focused on the IOs for Inv power choices, and currently at level 36 I feel very, very tanky.  I haven't slotted out cross punch (or any attacks) yet, so my damage does feel a bit anemic, but I love the knockdown and right now it's my only AoE attack.  I think it'll fit right in next to foot stomp.

[Cakes]

Here is my slotting for cross punch, all proc'd out. Double stacking rage helps the to-hit

I have 3 different builds, one is with procs for dmg/one for exemping/one for pure tanking but usually my cross punch stays slotted the same

[Hyperstrike]

Even with all the enhancements, I still think investing in a fully optioned CP is a waste of slots.
That's just me though.
Tried it on a rebuild once.
Got tight on slots and CP really didn't add much.
Also took a bite out of my overall survivability.

[Verfall]

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This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.5.9
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Verfall: Level 50 Technology Tanker
Primary Power Set: Invulnerability
Secondary Power Set: Super Strength
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Temp Invulnerability

• (A) Reactive Armor - Resistance/Endurance
• (3) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance
• (3) Unbreakable Guard - Endurance/RechargeTime
• (5) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance
• (5) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime
• (7) Impervium Armor - Psionic Resistance
  

Level 1: Jab

• (A) Hecatomb - Damage
• (7) Hecatomb - Damage/Recharge
• (9) Hecatomb - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
• (9) Hecatomb - Accuracy/Recharge
• (11) Hecatomb - Damage/Endurance
  

Level 2: Dull Pain

• (A) Preventive Medicine - Heal
• (11) Preventive Medicine - Heal/RechargeTime
• (13) Numina's Convalesence - Heal/Recharge
  

Level 4: Haymaker

• (A) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Accuracy/Damage
• (15) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Damage/RechargeTime
• (15) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Accuracy/Damage/RechargeTime
• (17) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime
• (17) Superior Gauntleted Fist - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime
• (19) Superior Gauntleted Fist - RechargeTime/+Absorb
  

Level 6: Kick

• (A) Force Feedback - Chance for +Recharge
  

Level 8: Unyielding

• (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance
• (19) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance
• (21) Unbreakable Guard - Endurance/RechargeTime
• (21) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance
• (23) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime
• (23) Unbreakable Guard - +Max HP
  

Level 10: Taunt

• (A) Perfect Zinger - Chance for Psi Damage
  

Level 12: Hasten

• (A) Recharge Reduction IO
• (25) Recharge Reduction IO
  

Level 14: Tough

• (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance
• (25) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance
• (27) Unbreakable Guard - Endurance/RechargeTime
• (27) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance
• (29) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime
• (29) Impervium Armor - Psionic Resistance
  

Level 16: Weave

• (A) Shield Wall - Defense/Endurance
• (31) Shield Wall - Defense/Recharge
• (31) Shield Wall - Defense
• (31) Shield Wall - +Res (Teleportation), +5% Res (All)
  

Level 18: Invincibility

• (A) Shield Wall - Defense/Endurance
• (33) Shield Wall - Defense/Recharge
• (33) Shield Wall - Defense/Endurance/Recharge
• (33) Shield Wall - Defense
• (34) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Chance for Build Up
  

Level 20: Knockout Blow

• (A) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage
• (34) Superior Blistering Cold - Damage/Endurance
• (34) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
• (36) Superior Blistering Cold - Recharge/Chance for Hold
• (36) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
• (36) Superior Blistering Cold - Damage/Endurance/Accuracy/RechargeTime
  

Level 22: Resist Physical Damage

• (A) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All)
• (37) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3%
• (37) Impervium Armor - Psionic Resistance
• (37) Impervium Armor - Resistance
  

Level 24: Resist Elements

• (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance
• (39) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance
• (39) Unbreakable Guard - Endurance/RechargeTime
• (39) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance
• (40) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime
• (40) Impervium Armor - Psionic Resistance
  

Level 26: Tough Hide

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed
• (40) Reactive Defenses - Scaling Resist Damage
  

Level 28: Rage

• (A) Recharge Reduction IO
  

Level 30: Resist Energies

• (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance
• (42) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance
• (42) Unbreakable Guard - Endurance/RechargeTime
• (42) Unbreakable Guard - RechargeTime/Resistance
• (43) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime
• (43) Impervium Armor - Psionic Resistance
  

Level 32: Combat Jumping

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed
  

Level 35: Conserve Power

• (A) Recharge Reduction IO
  

Level 38: Foot Stomp

• (A) Superior Might of the Tanker - Accuracy/Damage
• (43) Superior Might of the Tanker - Damage/Recharge
• (45) Superior Might of the Tanker - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
• (45) Superior Might of the Tanker - Damage/Endurance/Recharge
• (45) Superior Might of the Tanker - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge
• (46) Superior Might of the Tanker - Recharge/Chance for +Res(All)
  

Level 41: Laser Beam Eyes

• (A) Superior Winter's Bite - Accuracy/Damage
• (46) Superior Winter's Bite - Damage/RechargeTime
• (46) Superior Winter's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance
• (47) Superior Winter's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
• (47) Superior Winter's Bite - Damage/Endurance/Accuracy/RechargeTime
  

Level 44: Cross Punch

• (A) Eradication - Damage
• (48) Eradication - Accuracy/Recharge
• (48) Eradication - Damage/Recharge
• (48) Eradication - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge
• (49) Force Feedback - Chance for +Recharge
  

Level 47: Physical Perfection

• (A) Endurance Modification IO
  

Level 49: Maneuvers

• (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed
  

Level 1: Gauntlet 

Level 1: Brawl

• (A) Empty
  

Level 1: Sprint

• (A) Celerity - +Stealth
  

Level 2: Rest

• (A) Empty
  

Level 2: Swift

• (A) Flight Speed IO
  

Level 2: Hurdle

• (A) Jumping IO
  

Level 2: Health

• (A) Miracle - +Recovery
• (13) Panacea - +Hit Points/Endurance
  

Level 2: Stamina

• (A) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End
  

Level 50: Ion Core Final Judgement 

Level 50: Degenerative Core Flawless Interface 
Level 50: Longbow Core Superior Ally 
Level 50: Barrier Total Core Invocation 
Level 50: Assault Core Embodiment 
Level 50: Agility Core Paragon 
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Have it on mine, use it all the time.

Edited November 13, 2021 by Verfall

[Sovera]

On 11/2/2021 at 2:10 PM, Erratic1 said:

Edit: If you are not shooting for double Rage (which no longer avoids the crash in any event) you might be better served by moving a slot and the Recharge Reduction in it to Hasten. That way  you are only about 8 seconds short of perma-Hasten instead of the 15s you'd be short with only 2 Recharge Reductions in Hasten.

 

Two level 50 +5 recharge puts recharge at ED cap so a third slot adds nothing. Except when exemplaring since the +5 get 'nerfed' to +0 before even the scaling starts.