A build of contradictions

[Nemu]

Imagine a hover blasting earth armor scrapper - a build of contradictions. Before the changes to rooted this would not be possible.

 

Yet, here we are: The hover blaster you never knew you wanted!

 

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

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Cowardly Panda: Level 50 Magic Scrapper
Primary Power Set: Kinetic Melee
Secondary Power Set: Stone Armor
Power Pool: Concealment
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Darkness Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Body Blow -- SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg(A), SprScrStr-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SprScrStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprScrStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprScrStr-Rchg/+Crit(7)
Level 1: Rock Armor -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(7), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(9), LucoftheG-Def(9)
Level 2: Smashing Blow -- Hct-Dmg(A), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), Hct-Acc/Rchg(11), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Hct-Dam%(13)
Level 4: Stealth -- HO:Cyto(A)
Level 6: Earth's Embrace -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(15), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(15), Prv-Heal/Rchg(17), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(17), Prv-Absorb%(19)
Level 8: Repulsing Torrent -- HO:Centri(A), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(19), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg(21), SprCrtStr-Rchg/+50% Crit(21), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), FrcFdb-Rechg%(23)
Level 10: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(25)
Level 12: Stone Skin -- Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(25), Ags-ResDam(27), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(27), ShlWal-Def(29), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(29)
Level 14: Hover -- Ksm-ToHit+(A)
Level 16: Rooted -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A)
Level 18: Burst -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), Erd-%Dam(31), Arm-Dam%(31), FuroftheG-ResDeb%(33), FrcFdb-Rechg%(33)
Level 20: Crystal Armor -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(33), LucoftheG-Def(34), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(34), PrfShf-End%(34)
Level 22: Kick -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48)
Level 24: Tough -- Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Ags-ResDam(36), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(36)
Level 26: Focused Burst -- SprCrtStr-Dmg/Rchg(A), SprCrtStr-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), SprCrtStr-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), HO:Nucle(37), Range-I(37)
Level 28: Minerals -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(39)
Level 30: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(39), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(39), LucoftheG-Def(40)
Level 32: Power Siphon -- RechRdx-I(A), GssSynFr--Build%(40)
Level 35: Brimstone Armor -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(40), Ags-ResDam(42), Ags-Psi/Status(42), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(42)
Level 38: Torrent -- OvrFrc-Dam/KB(A), Bmbdmt-+FireDmg(43), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(43), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), SphIns-%ToHit(45), FrcFdb-Rechg%(45)
Level 41: Dark Blast -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(46), SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc(46)
Level 44: Tenebrous Tentacles -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(47), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(47), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(47), Rgn-Knock%(48), Ann-ResDeb%(48)
Level 47: Fly -- WntGif-ResSlow(A)
Level 49: Evasive Maneuvers -- Rct-ResDam%(A)
Level 1: Critical Hit
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- UnbLea-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Swift -- HO:Micro(A)
Level 1: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 1: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A)
Level 1: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon
Level 50: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 50: Portal Jockey
Level 50: Task Force Commander
Level 50: The Atlas Medallion
Level 47: Afterburner
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How to play:

 

1 - Turn on hover

2 - Pew Pew Pew!

[InvaderStych]

Complete Genius.

 

Took me a moment to see what was going on with Dark over Blaze, but yeah.  Lots to unpack here.  Good stuff.

 

For all those who've been waiting for /SD on a Sentinel, thank this poster for finding your solution. 😄

 

Edit: That is to say that variations of this would work with /SD, /EA, maybe /Nin .... Of course loosing the Brimstone proc would hurt damage somewhat, so perhaps /Stone is uniquely suited in some ways as well.

Edited March 29, 2022 by InvaderStych

[Nemu]

I created Cowardly Panda with the background that he's heavily armored and wants to keep stuff away because he's well...cowardly(unlike Batpanda who has no fear!). The knockdowns cycle quickly and do a good job of keeping things away and on their butts. The immob also compliments that strategy. Stone armor was chosen for the abundance of LOTG opportunities and Brimstone doesn't require any gimmicks like having foes around you. You'll notice I intentionally skipped mud pots, it has no synergy with this build and the game plan. Even so, endurance management is still an issue so buy some recovery serums. Cardiac was chosen for theme, it offers resistance, endurance redux and range! - everything that a Cowardly Panda needs.

 

Pandas are fragile, they hide behind blasters, and with this build, they can!

[Onlyasandwich]

Very fun build with a unique approach, @Nemu!

 

Given the acc stats in mids against +4's, you could safely drop literally all the 4th lotg slots (9% acc) and still be at max hit chance on every attack.

 

You could then just go lotg global + a couple Red Fortunes for a bit of a S/L resist buff and 3 free slots to do with as you please. 

 

I do wonder a bit at the lack of Geode! Wouldn't a cowardly Panda want a rock to hide in and regenerate?

[Nemu]

Silly sandwich, Cowardly Panda hides behind blasters, not geode!

 

The extra Acc halps against to-hit debuffs. I also crammed in a +to hit proc in torrent as a back up measure as well. But if I did drop the 4th lotg and reconfigure my slotting, I'd do the 2 piece red fortures for S/L resist, but shuffle the remaining slots towards more end recovery, as that is what the build desperately needs.

 

Cowardly Panda pays a heavy price for all that protection!

[Onlyasandwich]

10 minutes ago, Nemu said:

Silly sandwich, Cowardly Panda hides behind blasters, not geode!

 

Hah, fair enough!

 

Pandas will have their way, after all.

[BazookaTwo]

I have a Shield/Kinetic Melee tanker who is highly team oriented. It works similarly to this. Minus the hover part