Peacemoon Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 So I created my Thugs/Empath hero last night and it was such fun I got to level 15 and had completed multiple story arcs without really intending to! This is despite starting off with the pistols power rather than call thugs (oops!). What I like about this combo is that I’m surprisingly tough with my pets in bodyguard. For an empath he deals a good amount of damage via his henchman and no problem soloing elite bosses without breaking a sweat. Even though I have played solo, having a group of pets to heal and support means you get a lot of use out of Empathy in a way you don’t with other ATs when solo. So far I haven’t really been using enhancements and have been playing +0/x3. It gives enough enemies to have fun with without being overwhelmed. I will try create a proper build later and post it here. The character is a charismatic revolutionary type who is leading his followers against corrupt corporations and politicians and their wealth. More of a vigilante than a hero, he connects with people on an emotional level via is empathy powers and inspires them to his cause. Other than that he has no other superpowers, so will probably be going for things like infiltration for travel, and very minimal epic power pool usage. 2 Retired, October 2022. Fallout Engineer Rad/AR Defender || Peacemoon Empathy/Psi Defender || Svarteir Dark/Dark Controller Everlasting || UK Timezone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacemoon Posted November 4, 2021 Author Share Posted November 4, 2021 This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.0.6.0https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn Click this DataLink to open the build! Anshalo: Level 50 Mutation MastermindPrimary Power Set: ThugsSecondary Power Set: EmpathyPower Pool: ConcealmentPower Pool: LeadershipPower Pool: Force of WillPower Pool: SpeedAncillary Pool: Field Mastery Hero Profile:Level 1: Call Thugs (A) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Accuracy/Damage (9) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Damage/Endurance (11) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (11) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Damage/Endurance/Recharge (13) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (13) Superior Command of the Mastermind - Recharge/Pet +AoE Defense Aura Level 1: Healing Aura (A) Numina's Convalesence - Heal/Endurance (5) Numina's Convalesence - Endurance/Recharge (5) Numina's Convalesence - Heal/Recharge (7) Numina's Convalesence - Heal/Endurance/Recharge (7) Numina's Convalesence - Heal (9) Numina's Convalesence - +Regeneration/+Recovery Level 2: Heal Other (A) Preventive Medicine - Heal (25) Preventive Medicine - Heal/Endurance (25) Preventive Medicine - Endurance/RechargeTime (33) Preventive Medicine - Heal/RechargeTime (33) Preventive Medicine - Heal/RechargeTime/Endurance (34) Preventive Medicine - Chance for +Absorb Level 4: Infiltration (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed (50) Reactive Defenses - Scaling Resist Damage (50) Blessing of the Zephyr - Knockback Reduction (4 points) Level 6: Equip Thugs (A) Endurance Reduction IOLevel 8: Dual Wield (A) Superior Winter's Bite - Accuracy/Damage (33) Apocalypse - Damage/Endurance (48) Superior Winter's Bite - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (48) Apocalypse - Chance of Damage(Negative) Level 10: Weaken Resolve (A) Achilles' Heel - Chance for Res Debuff (50) Accuracy IO Level 12: Call Enforcer (A) Soulbound Allegiance - Chance for Build Up (15) Soulbound Allegiance - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (15) Soulbound Allegiance - Damage/Endurance (17) Soulbound Allegiance - Damage (17) Soulbound Allegiance - Accuracy/Recharge (19) Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control - Chance for Build Up Level 14: Assault (A) Endurance Reduction IOLevel 16: Tactics (A) Adjusted Targeting - To Hit Buff/Endurance/Recharge (34) Adjusted Targeting - Endurance/Recharge (34) Adjusted Targeting - To Hit Buff/Endurance (37) Adjusted Targeting - To Hit Buff (40) Adjusted Targeting - To Hit Buff/Recharge Level 18: Gang War (A) Expedient Reinforcement - Damage/Endurance (19) Expedient Reinforcement - Accuracy/Damage (21) Expedient Reinforcement - Resist Bonus Aura for Pets (21) Call to Arms - Defense Bonus Aura for Pets (23) Sovereign Right - Resistance Bonus (23) Edict of the Master - Defense Bonus Level 20: Fortitude (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed (45) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance (46) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Recharge (46) Luck of the Gambler - Endurance/Recharge (46) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance/Recharge (48) Luck of the Gambler - Defense Level 22: Maneuvers (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed (43) Shield Wall - Defense/Endurance (43) Shield Wall - Defense (45) Shield Wall - Defense/Endurance/Recharge (45) Shield Wall - +Res (Teleportation), +5% Res (All) Level 24: Victory Rush (A) Endurance Reduction IOLevel 26: Call Bruiser (A) Superior Mark of Supremacy - Damage (27) Superior Mark of Supremacy - Damage/Endurance (27) Superior Mark of Supremacy - Accuracy/Damage (29) Superior Mark of Supremacy - Accuracy/Endurance (29) Superior Mark of Supremacy - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (31) Superior Mark of Supremacy - Endurance/Pet +Resist +Regen Level 28: Recovery Aura (A) Recharge Reduction IO (31) Recharge Reduction IO Level 30: Hasten (A) Recharge Reduction IO (31) Recharge Reduction IO Level 32: Upgrade Equipment (A) Endurance Reduction IOLevel 35: Regeneration Aura (A) Doctored Wounds - Heal/Endurance (36) Doctored Wounds - Endurance/Recharge (36) Doctored Wounds - Heal/Recharge (36) Doctored Wounds - Heal/Endurance/Recharge (37) Doctored Wounds - Heal (37) Doctored Wounds - Recharge Level 38: Adrenalin Boost (A) Doctored Wounds - Heal/Endurance/Recharge (39) Doctored Wounds - Endurance/Recharge (39) Doctored Wounds - Recharge (39) Doctored Wounds - Heal (40) Doctored Wounds - Heal/Recharge (40) Doctored Wounds - Heal/Endurance Level 41: Temp Invulnerability (A) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All) (42) Unbreakable Guard - +Max HP (42) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3% (42) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance (43) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance Level 44: Stealth (A) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Increased Global Recharge SpeedLevel 47: Misdirection (A) Accuracy IOLevel 49: Clear Mind (A) Endurance Reduction IOLevel 1: Brawl (A) EmptyLevel 1: Sprint (A) EmptyLevel 1: Supremacy Level 2: Rest Retired, October 2022. Fallout Engineer Rad/AR Defender || Peacemoon Empathy/Psi Defender || Svarteir Dark/Dark Controller Everlasting || UK Timezone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightningSmurf Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 You didn't slot Health or Stamina? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacemoon Posted December 18, 2021 Author Share Posted December 18, 2021 4 hours ago, LightningSmurf said: You didn't slot Health or Stamina? I tend to use only the default slots for miracle and end recovery. But it depends on how much space I have in the build. If I can squeeze a second slot into stamina I usually try to, however with Empathy it’s not really necessary. This build is quite old now but it would still work. Retired, October 2022. Fallout Engineer Rad/AR Defender || Peacemoon Empathy/Psi Defender || Svarteir Dark/Dark Controller Everlasting || UK Timezone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomguide2005 Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 I've never run Empathy on a MM. Haven't really run MM at all outside of shortly after CoV came out. Probably a project to try out again at some point here on HC. By 6 slotting Doctored Wounds and LotG are you chasing after mez resistance or Psi and Toxic resistance (or both)? Seems like those slots would be better spent elsewhere even moreso than a solo defender or controller. You've got pets to help you out if/when you get mezzed. And RegenAura I would think make the extra damage resists fairly inconsequential for most content at most difficulties. I usually find slots to be the hardest thing to come up with in a build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacemoon Posted December 19, 2021 Author Share Posted December 19, 2021 Yeah this build could definitely use some work to fine tune. I still really like Thugs/Empath and had a lot of fun playing it. It really lets you lean in to that Empath support role, even when solo, by giving you your own personal npc team to play with! Thugs is a nice primary for it because you have a good mix of characters in your squad; the bruiser (the tank), the enforcers, the arsonist (the suicide blaster). It’s really fun. 1 Retired, October 2022. Fallout Engineer Rad/AR Defender || Peacemoon Empathy/Psi Defender || Svarteir Dark/Dark Controller Everlasting || UK Timezone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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