Shield Defense with Martial Arts?

TungstenShark · March 28, 2022

Originally I was going to roll a Shield Defense / Martial Arts Scrapper (and still may) but I thought about using Martial Arts instead on a Tanker to leverage the +Def from Storm Kick (that Scrappers do not get). Is Pairing Storm Kick's bonuses with Shield Defense just overkill on a Tanker though? Am I better off trying to pair it with a different primary?

Six-Six · March 28, 2022

Yes. Def is overrated. Role a x/martial blaster so you can experience the thrill of almost dying in every tangle. Nothing like the threat of death to make you value life. 😃

Srsly, though. Kicks and shield are a very fun combo. I'm not much of a bean counter when it comes to stats, but the sheer enjoyment of flying and roundhouse kicks while holding on to a shield is like Captain America with a bit of Kung Fu training. You can of course swap the fist animations for some of the kicks... as they conveniently hit with the unshielded hand, but kicking is funner.

Hyperstrike · March 28, 2022

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Captain 'Murica: Level 50 Magic Tanker
Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
Secondary Power Set: Martial Arts
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Deflection -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(3), UnbGrd-ResDam(3), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(5), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(5), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(7)
Level 1: Thunder Kick -- Hct-Dmg/Rchg(A), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Hct-Acc/Rchg(9), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Hct-Dam%(11)
Level 2: Battle Agility -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(15)
Level 4: True Grit -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(15), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(17), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Prv-Heal(19), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(19)
Level 6: Cobra Strike -- CrsImp-Acc/Dmg(A), CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx(21), CrsImp-Dmg/Rchg(21), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
Level 8: Active Defense -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 10: Warrior's Provocation -- PrfZng-Dam%(A)
Level 12: Against All Odds -- PrfZng-Dam%(A)
Level 14: Phalanx Fighting -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(25)
Level 16: Crane Kick -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(27), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Mk'Bit-Dam%(31)
Level 18: Grant Cover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(31)
Level 20: Dragon's Tail -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(31), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(34)
Level 22: Kick -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A)
Level 24: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(34), UnbGrd-ResDam(34), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(36), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(36), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
Level 26: Shield Charge -- SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(37), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(39)
Level 28: Focus Chi -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(39), GssSynFr--Build%(40)
Level 30: Weave -- ShlWal-Def(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(40), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(40), Rct-ResDam%(42)
Level 32: One with the Shield -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(42), UnbGrd-Max HP%(42), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 35: Crippling Axe Kick -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(A), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(43), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(45)
Level 38: Eagles Claw -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(46), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(48), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(48)
Level 41: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(48)
Level 44: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 47: Physical Perfection -- Prv-Absorb%(A), RgnTss-Regen+(50), PwrTrns-+Heal(50)
Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(11), Mrc-Rcvry+(13)
Level 1: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-End%(13)
Level 50: Resilient Core Paragon
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PLVRIZR · March 28, 2022

7 hours ago, Hyperstrike said:
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Captain 'Murica: Level 50 Magic Tanker
Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
Secondary Power Set: Martial Arts
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Deflection -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(3), UnbGrd-ResDam(3), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(5), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(5), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(7)
Level 1: Thunder Kick -- Hct-Dmg/Rchg(A), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(7), Hct-Acc/Rchg(9), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(9), Hct-Dam%(11)
Level 2: Battle Agility -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(15)
Level 4: True Grit -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(15), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(17), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Prv-Heal(19), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(19)
Level 6: Cobra Strike -- CrsImp-Acc/Dmg(A), CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx(21), CrsImp-Dmg/Rchg(21), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), CrsImp-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23), CrsImp-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
Level 8: Active Defense -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 10: Warrior's Provocation -- PrfZng-Dam%(A)
Level 12: Against All Odds -- PrfZng-Dam%(A)
Level 14: Phalanx Fighting -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(25)
Level 16: Crane Kick -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(27), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(27), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), Mk'Bit-Dam%(31)
Level 18: Grant Cover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(31)
Level 20: Dragon's Tail -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(31), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(34)
Level 22: Kick -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A)
Level 24: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(34), UnbGrd-ResDam(34), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(36), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(36), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
Level 26: Shield Charge -- SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(37), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(39)
Level 28: Focus Chi -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(39), GssSynFr--Build%(40)
Level 30: Weave -- ShlWal-Def(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(40), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(40), Rct-ResDam%(42)
Level 32: One with the Shield -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(42), UnbGrd-Max HP%(42), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 35: Crippling Axe Kick -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(A), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(43), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(45), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(45)
Level 38: Eagles Claw -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(46), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(48), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(48)
Level 41: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(48)
Level 44: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 47: Physical Perfection -- Prv-Absorb%(A), RgnTss-Regen+(50), PwrTrns-+Heal(50)
Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(11), Mrc-Rcvry+(13)
Level 1: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-End%(13)
Level 50: Resilient Core Paragon
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Ridiculous numbers, even without the def bonus from SK.

Well played, Sir. 😆

Psyonico · March 28, 2022

Since shield is a mixed set of Def/Res, the extra defense from storm kick is not necessarily overkill. The nice thing about it is it means you can focus more on resists and regeneration in your set bonuses since you're already hovering around the soft call with just storm kick.

Hyperstrike · March 28, 2022

2 hours ago, PLVRIZR said:

Ridiculous numbers, even without the def bonus from SK.

Well played, Sir. 😆

*FLEX!*

StoneColdJoker · June 11, 2022

@Hyperstrike Would you happen to have a SD/StrJ build? lol

Your builds are ridiculous...in a good way lol

Hyperstrike · June 12, 2022

3 hours ago, StoneColdJoker said:

@Hyperstrike Would you happen to have a SD/StrJ build? lol

Your builds are ridiculous...in a good way lol

Drop me a PM.
I'm at Origins Game Fair right now and won't be home until Monday night.

Infinitum · June 12, 2022

6 hours ago, StoneColdJoker said:

@Hyperstrike Would you happen to have a SD/StrJ build? lol

Your builds are ridiculous...in a good way lol

I hope I am not - nor trying to overstep here, but if you like you could try this build - it served me well as my second maxed homecoming build - it has room to tweak for more attacks or different travel powers - as is it is set to max levels of unkillable - the go make some lunch and come back without a scratch kind.

Anyway hope this helps.

Captain Infinitum - Tanker (Shield Defense - Street Justice).mxd

Edit - Finally got my laptop to work - haven't updated it in a while - normally would be on my desktop but am out of town right now.

Take a look at this also I changed a few things on the above build - and has some nice Min Maxed stats at this point - plus gained another attack to aid in the combo building.

you end up with this:

That is with one stack of might of the tanker also.

here is the build:

Captain Infinitum - Tanker (Shield Defense - Street Justice).mxd

This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.2.17
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Captain Infinitum: Level 50 Science Tanker
Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
Secondary Power Set: Street Justice
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Deflection -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(3), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(5), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(13), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(17), ImpArm-ResPsi(17)
Level 1: Initial Strike -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(45)
Level 2: Battle Agility -- ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(A), ShlWal-Def(3), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(7), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(9), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(15), ShlWal-EndRdx/Rchg(19)
Level 4: True Grit -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(7), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(9), UnbGrd-Max HP%(11), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(11), ImpArm-ResPsi(13)
Level 6: Sweeping Cross -- SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(21), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(25)
Level 8: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 10: Fly -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(42)
Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15)
Level 16: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 18: Phalanx Fighting -- ShlWal-Def/Rchg(A), ShlWal-Def(19), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(25), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(31)
Level 20: Grant Cover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 22: Combat Readiness -- GssSynFr--ToHit(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(36), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(42), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(43), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(46), GssSynFr--Build%(46)
Level 24: Boxing -- KntCmb-Knock%(A)
Level 26: Shield Charge -- SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(A), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(27), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(31)
Level 28: Spinning Strike -- SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(A), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(40)
Level 30: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(36), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(37), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(43), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(43), ImpArm-ResPsi(46)
Level 32: Weave -- ShlWal-Def(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(33), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(34), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(36), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(37), Rct-ResDam%(42)
Level 35: Focused Accuracy -- GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(A)
Level 38: Crushing Uppercut -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(A), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(39), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(40)
Level 41: Physical Perfection -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), PrfShf-End%(48)
Level 44: One with the Shield -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(45), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(45)
Level 47: Shin Breaker -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(48), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(50), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(50)
Level 49: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clr-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(5), Prv-Absorb%(34)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(34)
Level 1: Combo Level 1
Level 1: Combo Level 2
Level 1: Combo Level 3
Level 50: Resilient Core Paragon
Level 50: Mighty Radial Final Judgement
Level 50: Degenerative Core Flawless Interface
Level 50: Longbow Core Superior Ally
Level 50: Ageless Radial Epiphany
Level 50: The Atlas Medallion
Level 50: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 50: Portal Jockey
Level 50: Task Force Commander
Level 10: Afterburner
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Edited June 12, 2022 by Infinitum

Sabrehawk · June 12, 2022

I've considered this combo myself. Being an orange number addict I was thinking that MA's quick animations and generally good single target DPS would combine well with Tanker's higher damage scaler and the damage bonus from Shield Defense. But I'm not sure if I want to try it on Tanker or Scrapper first.

Infinitum · June 12, 2022

Here is a build for Shield/MA also.

Novakick - Tanker (Shield Defense - Martial Arts).mxd

By the numbers:

This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.2.17
https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn

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Novakick: Level 50 Science Tanker
Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
Secondary Power Set: Martial Arts
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Deflection -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(3), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(5), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(13), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(17), ImpArm-ResPsi(33)
Level 1: Thunder Kick -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(7), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(25), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(33)
Level 2: Battle Agility -- ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(A), ShlWal-Def(3), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(9), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(13), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(15), ShlWal-EndRdx/Rchg(19)
Level 4: True Grit -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(7), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(9), UnbGrd-Max HP%(11), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(11), ImpArm-ResPsi(43)
Level 6: Storm Kick -- SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(21), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(25)
Level 8: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 10: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15)
Level 16: Crane Kick -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(45), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Mk'Bit-Dam%(48)
Level 18: Phalanx Fighting -- ShlWal-Def/Rchg(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(19), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31), ShlWal-Def(31), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(37)
Level 20: Dragon's Tail -- Arm-Dam%(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(34), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36)
Level 22: Boxing -- KntCmb-Knock%(A)
Level 24: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(48), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(48), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(50), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(50), ImpArm-ResPsi(50)
Level 26: Shield Charge -- SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(A), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(27), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(31)
Level 28: Focus Chi -- GssSynFr--ToHit(A), GssSynFr--Build%(34), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(36), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(40), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(42), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(43)
Level 30: Weave -- ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(A), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(36), ShlWal-Def(37), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(37), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(42), Rct-ResDam%(43)
Level 32: Grant Cover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 35: Focused Accuracy -- GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(A)
Level 38: Eagles Claw -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(A), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(39), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(40)
Level 41: Physical Perfection -- PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 44: One with the Shield -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), ImpArm-ResPsi(45), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(46)
Level 47: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 49: Fly -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clr-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(5), Pnc-Heal/+End(42)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(34)
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: Resilient Core Paragon
Level 50: Ageless Radial Epiphany
Level 50: Degenerative Core Flawless Interface
Level 50: Longbow Radial Superior Ally
Level 50: Mighty Radial Final Judgement
Level 50: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 50: Portal Jockey
Level 50: Task Force Commander
Level 50: The Atlas Medallion
Level 16: Afterburner
------------

Golden Azrael · June 12, 2022

On 3/28/2022 at 4:59 PM, PLVRIZR said:

Ridiculous numbers, even without the def bonus from SK.

Well played, Sir. 😆

Excellent build from Hyperstrike, there.

The resistance numbers are impressive. I've got higher defence in all positions. But my resistances don't compare to those.

It's a great balance of Defence and Resistance and Hyper's chosen most of the powers (as I tend to do in most all builds of anything.)

Azrael.

Golden Azrael · June 12, 2022

5 hours ago, Infinitum said:

Here is a build for Shield/MA also.

Novakick - Tanker (Shield Defense - Martial Arts).mxd 5.57 kB · 0 downloads

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This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.2.17
https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn

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Novakick: Level 50 Science Tanker
Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
Secondary Power Set: Martial Arts
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Deflection -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(3), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(5), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(13), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(17), ImpArm-ResPsi(33)
Level 1: Thunder Kick -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(7), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(25), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(33)
Level 2: Battle Agility -- ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(A), ShlWal-Def(3), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(9), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(13), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(15), ShlWal-EndRdx/Rchg(19)
Level 4: True Grit -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(7), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(9), UnbGrd-Max HP%(11), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(11), ImpArm-ResPsi(43)
Level 6: Storm Kick -- SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(21), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(25)
Level 8: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 10: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15)
Level 16: Crane Kick -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/EndRdx(45), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(45), Mk'Bit-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Mk'Bit-Dam%(48)
Level 18: Phalanx Fighting -- ShlWal-Def/Rchg(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(19), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31), ShlWal-Def(31), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(37)
Level 20: Dragon's Tail -- Arm-Dam%(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(34), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36)
Level 22: Boxing -- KntCmb-Knock%(A)
Level 24: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(48), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(48), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(50), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(50), ImpArm-ResPsi(50)
Level 26: Shield Charge -- SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(A), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(27), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(31)
Level 28: Focus Chi -- GssSynFr--ToHit(A), GssSynFr--Build%(34), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(36), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(40), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(42), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(43)
Level 30: Weave -- ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(A), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(36), ShlWal-Def(37), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(37), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(42), Rct-ResDam%(43)
Level 32: Grant Cover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 35: Focused Accuracy -- GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(A)
Level 38: Eagles Claw -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(A), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(39), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(40)
Level 41: Physical Perfection -- PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 44: One with the Shield -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), ImpArm-ResPsi(45), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(46)
Level 47: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 49: Fly -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clr-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(5), Pnc-Heal/+End(42)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(34)
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: Resilient Core Paragon
Level 50: Ageless Radial Epiphany
Level 50: Degenerative Core Flawless Interface
Level 50: Longbow Radial Superior Ally
Level 50: Mighty Radial Final Judgement
Level 50: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 50: Portal Jockey
Level 50: Task Force Commander
Level 50: The Atlas Medallion
Level 16: Afterburner
------------

Impressive positional defence. Backed up with reasonably robust resistance.

Azrael.

Edited June 12, 2022 by Golden Azrael

Infinitum · June 12, 2022

16 hours ago, Golden Azrael said:

Excellent build from Hyperstrike, there.

The resistance numbers are impressive. I've got higher defence in all positions. But my resistances don't compare to those.

It's a great balance of Defence and Resistance and Hyper's chosen most of the powers (as I tend to do in most all builds of anything.)

Azrael.

I think that may be because one with the shield is defaulted to "on" it is a situationally useful power - and you can actually rotate it with melee core for a near perma result - however with it having an end crash and not being perma - I never count that. Also on Active defense you really want to run recharge on it so it double stacks more frequently - effectively doubling the DDR it yields.

Golden Azrael · June 12, 2022

43 minutes ago, Infinitum said:

I think that may be because one with the shield is defaulted to "on" it is a situationally useful power - and you can actually rotate it with melee core for a near perma result - however with it having an end crash and not being perma - I never count that. Also on Active defense you really want to run recharge on it so it double stacks more frequently - effectively doubling the DDR it yields.

Sound points.

Good catch, Infinitum. 😉

Azrael.

StoneColdJoker · June 13, 2022

21 hours ago, Infinitum said:

I hope I am not - nor trying to overstep here, but if you like you could try this build - it served me well as my second maxed homecoming build - it has room to tweak for more attacks or different travel powers - as is it is set to max levels of unkillable - the go make some lunch and come back without a scratch kind.

Anyway hope this helps.

Captain Infinitum - Tanker (Shield Defense - Street Justice).mxd 5.52 kB · 1 download

Edit - Finally got my laptop to work - haven't updated it in a while - normally would be on my desktop but am out of town right now.

Take a look at this also I changed a few things on the above build - and has some nice Min Maxed stats at this point - plus gained another attack to aid in the combo building.

you end up with this:

That is with one stack of might of the tanker also.

here is the build:

Captain Infinitum - Tanker (Shield Defense - Street Justice).mxd 5.48 kB · 1 download

This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.2.17
https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn

Click this DataLink to open the build!

Captain Infinitum: Level 50 Science Tanker
Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
Secondary Power Set: Street Justice
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Deflection -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(3), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(5), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(13), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(17), ImpArm-ResPsi(17)
Level 1: Initial Strike -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(45)
Level 2: Battle Agility -- ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(A), ShlWal-Def(3), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(7), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(9), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(15), ShlWal-EndRdx/Rchg(19)
Level 4: True Grit -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(7), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(9), UnbGrd-Max HP%(11), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(11), ImpArm-ResPsi(13)
Level 6: Sweeping Cross -- SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(21), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(25)
Level 8: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 10: Fly -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(42)
Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15)
Level 16: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 18: Phalanx Fighting -- ShlWal-Def/Rchg(A), ShlWal-Def(19), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(25), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(31)
Level 20: Grant Cover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 22: Combat Readiness -- GssSynFr--ToHit(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(36), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(42), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(43), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(46), GssSynFr--Build%(46)
Level 24: Boxing -- KntCmb-Knock%(A)
Level 26: Shield Charge -- SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(A), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(27), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(31)
Level 28: Spinning Strike -- SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(A), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(40)
Level 30: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(36), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(37), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(43), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(43), ImpArm-ResPsi(46)
Level 32: Weave -- ShlWal-Def(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(33), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(34), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(36), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(37), Rct-ResDam%(42)
Level 35: Focused Accuracy -- GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(A)
Level 38: Crushing Uppercut -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(A), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(39), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(40)
Level 41: Physical Perfection -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), PrfShf-End%(48)
Level 44: One with the Shield -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(45), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(45)
Level 47: Shin Breaker -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(48), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(50), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(50)
Level 49: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clr-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(5), Prv-Absorb%(34)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(34)
Level 1: Combo Level 1
Level 1: Combo Level 2
Level 1: Combo Level 3
Level 50: Resilient Core Paragon
Level 50: Mighty Radial Final Judgement
Level 50: Degenerative Core Flawless Interface
Level 50: Longbow Core Superior Ally
Level 50: Ageless Radial Epiphany
Level 50: The Atlas Medallion
Level 50: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 50: Portal Jockey
Level 50: Task Force Commander
Level 10: Afterburner
------------

Not at all!! I'll take all the help I can get lol

Thanks so much!!

Edited June 13, 2022 by StoneColdJoker

Infinitum · June 13, 2022

12 minutes ago, StoneColdJoker said:

Not at all!! I'll take all the help I can get lol

Thanks so much!!

Anytime!

You can swap around hybrid incarnates and even run ageless core if endurance is an issue -and like i said earlier also travel powers.

The cool thing about shield is for 99% of content you wont notice the lack of a heal and for those instances you could run melee core or one with the shield for greater durability - even rotate the two for levels of durability greater than invul at that point - but what i normally run is assault radial for attack and one with the shield for extreme mitigation environments and the rest is cake at that point.

Golden Azrael · June 13, 2022

On 6/12/2022 at 4:25 AM, Infinitum said:

I hope I am not - nor trying to overstep here, but if you like you could try this build - it served me well as my second maxed homecoming build - it has room to tweak for more attacks or different travel powers - as is it is set to max levels of unkillable - the go make some lunch and come back without a scratch kind.

Anyway hope this helps.

Captain Infinitum - Tanker (Shield Defense - Street Justice).mxd 5.52 kB · 2 downloads

Edit - Finally got my laptop to work - haven't updated it in a while - normally would be on my desktop but am out of town right now.

Take a look at this also I changed a few things on the above build - and has some nice Min Maxed stats at this point - plus gained another attack to aid in the combo building.

you end up with this:

That is with one stack of might of the tanker also.

here is the build:

Captain Infinitum - Tanker (Shield Defense - Street Justice).mxd 5.48 kB · 1 download

This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.2.17
https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn

Click this DataLink to open the build!

Captain Infinitum: Level 50 Science Tanker
Primary Power Set: Shield Defense
Secondary Power Set: Street Justice
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Deflection -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(3), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(5), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(13), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(17), ImpArm-ResPsi(17)
Level 1: Initial Strike -- Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg(A), Mk'Bit-Dmg/Rchg(45)
Level 2: Battle Agility -- ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(A), ShlWal-Def(3), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(7), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(9), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(15), ShlWal-EndRdx/Rchg(19)
Level 4: True Grit -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(7), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(9), UnbGrd-Max HP%(11), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(11), ImpArm-ResPsi(13)
Level 6: Sweeping Cross -- SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(21), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(25)
Level 8: Active Defense -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 10: Fly -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(42)
Level 12: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15)
Level 16: Against All Odds -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 18: Phalanx Fighting -- ShlWal-Def/Rchg(A), ShlWal-Def(19), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(25), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(31)
Level 20: Grant Cover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 22: Combat Readiness -- GssSynFr--ToHit(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(36), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(42), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(43), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(46), GssSynFr--Build%(46)
Level 24: Boxing -- KntCmb-Knock%(A)
Level 26: Shield Charge -- SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(A), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(27), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(31)
Level 28: Spinning Strike -- SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(A), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(33), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(40)
Level 30: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(36), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(37), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(43), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(43), ImpArm-ResPsi(46)
Level 32: Weave -- ShlWal-Def(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(33), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(34), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(36), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(37), Rct-ResDam%(42)
Level 35: Focused Accuracy -- GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(A)
Level 38: Crushing Uppercut -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(A), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(39), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(40)
Level 41: Physical Perfection -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), PrfShf-End%(48)
Level 44: One with the Shield -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(45), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(45)
Level 47: Shin Breaker -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(48), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(50), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(50)
Level 49: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clr-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(5), Prv-Absorb%(34)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(34)
Level 1: Combo Level 1
Level 1: Combo Level 2
Level 1: Combo Level 3
Level 50: Resilient Core Paragon
Level 50: Mighty Radial Final Judgement
Level 50: Degenerative Core Flawless Interface
Level 50: Longbow Core Superior Ally
Level 50: Ageless Radial Epiphany
Level 50: The Atlas Medallion
Level 50: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 50: Portal Jockey
Level 50: Task Force Commander
Level 10: Afterburner
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Hmm. You can aim for good positional defence with some effort but the robust balance (resist/defence/debuff protection/stamina/heal/accuracy/damage output - the holy grail of tank builds) of Defence and Resist to those high positional defence numbers is ideally what we're after. (Shield's Achilles heel is resist - but that certainly isn't the case here!)

Sure, we lose some of the Street Justice's 'fluffier' single target debuffs but one could argue it's more direct (a chainsaw rotation of smack down) as a result and the trade offs for those resistance numbers and the defence on things like Fire seem compelling. Even Psi has decent resist.

If I was going to roll a Shield Street Justice Tank? This is the build I'd choose. Smack-Tastic.

Top job, Infinitum.

Azrael.

Myrmidon · June 16, 2022

Take an SD/MA Tanker, examine some of the builds listed here and adapt them to your play style.

Golden Azrael · June 17, 2022

On 6/13/2022 at 1:56 AM, Infinitum said:

Anytime!

You can swap around hybrid incarnates and even run ageless core if endurance is an issue -and like i said earlier also travel powers.

The cool thing about shield is for 99% of content you wont notice the lack of a heal and for those instances you could run melee core or one with the shield for greater durability - even rotate the two for levels of durability greater than invul at that point - but what i normally run is assault radial for attack and one with the shield for extreme mitigation environments and the rest is cake at that point.

Yep.

Azrael.

RicoZaid · July 5, 2022

Wow some amazing builds.

Anyone have a Tank Shield/Energy melee build with Flight please? I've been gone a couple years and I'm leveling up this alt right now 🙂 Is it possible to make a Brute that can tank the end-game trials? Or tank is just way better? maybe I should make a new thread 😛

Edited July 5, 2022 by RicoZaid
added flight

Golden Azrael · July 9, 2022

Oedipus Rex did a Shield/Energy build in another thread?

Should be on the 1st page or 2 of this Tank forum.

Azrael.

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