Thermal/Dual Pistols build help

[Psyonico]

Hi,

 

Looking for help with my Therm/DP who is currently level 50 but only about 1/2 built.  I'm also looking for advice for incarnate choices.

 

My main goal is to be as helpful as possible in HM ITFs.

 

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Smoking-Gun: Level 50 Natural Defender
Primary Power Set: Thermal Radiation
Secondary Power Set: Dual Pistols
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Flame Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Warmth -- DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx(A), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(5), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(15), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(25), DctWnd-Heal(43)
Level 1: Pistols -- SprDfnBst-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBst-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBst-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(15), SprDfnBst-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(25), SprDfnBst-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), SprDfnBst-Rchg/Heal%(46)
Level 2: Dual Wield -- SprVglAss-Rchg/+Absorb(A), SprVglAss-Acc/Dmg(3), SprVglAss-Dmg/Rchg(13), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(23), EntChs-Dmg/EndRdx(40), EntChs-Heal%(46)
Level 4: Thermal Shield -- ResDam-I(A), ResDam-I(5), ResDam-I(9)
Level 6: Plasma Shield -- ResDam-I(A), ResDam-I(7), ResDam-I(11)
Level 8: Empty Clips -- SprVglAss-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SprVglAss-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), SprVglAss-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(19), PstBls-Dam%(37), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(43)
Level 10: Swap Ammo 
Level 12: Thaw -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A)
Level 14: Power of the Phoenix -- Artl-End/Rech/Rng(A)
Level 16: Bullet Rain -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(17), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(17), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(19), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(43)
Level 18: Super Jump -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A)
Level 20: Forge -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(21), RechRdx-I(21)
Level 22: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(50)
Level 24: Tactics -- AdjTrg-ToHit(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(48), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(48), AdjTrg-EndRdx/Rchg(50), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(50)
Level 26: Heat Exhaustion -- Acc-I(A), RechRdx-I(27), RechRdx-I(27), RechRdx-I(33)
Level 28: Executioner's Shot -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg(A), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(29), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(29), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(33), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31), RechRdx-I(31)
Level 32: Melt Armor -- AnlWkn-Acc/DefDeb(A), AnlWkn-Acc/Rchg(33), AnlWkn-DefDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(34), AnlWkn-Acc/Rchg/EndRdx(34)
Level 35: Piercing Rounds -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(36), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(36), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(36), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(46)
Level 38: Hail of Bullets -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(39), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(39), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), EndRdx-I(40)
Level 41: Char -- EssofCrr-Acc/Hold/Rchg(A), Lck-Rchg/Hold(42), Lck-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(42)
Level 44: Fire Shield -- GldArm-End/Res(A), GldArm-ResDam(45), GldArm-3defTpProc(45), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(45)
Level 47: Rise of the Phoenix -- DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(A)
Level 49: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 1: Vigilance 
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), Pnc-Heal/+End(23), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(31)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-EndMod/Rchg(7), PrfShf-End%(11)
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 10: Chemical Ammunition 
Level 10: Cryo Ammunition 
Level 10: Incendiary Ammunition 
Level 18: Double Jump 
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thanks!

[Psyonico]

Here is version 2 of the build... I was aiming for survivability first and recharge second on this one, I suspect it will do a bit better than the previous build in harder content, but all feedback is welcome.

 

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

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Level 50 Technology Defender
Primary Power Set: Thermal Radiation
Secondary Power Set: Dual Pistols
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Warmth -- Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(A), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(5), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(15), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(46), Pnc-Heal(50)
Level 1: Pistols -- SprDfnBst-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDfnBst-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprDfnBst-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), SprDfnBst-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), SprDfnBst-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprDfnBst-Rchg/Heal%(45)
Level 2: Dual Wield -- SprVglAss-Acc/Dmg(A), SprVglAss-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprVglAss-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), SprVglAss-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(21), SprVglAss-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(37), SprVglAss-Rchg/+Absorb(46)
Level 4: Thermal Shield -- ResDam-I(A), ResDam-I(5), GldArm-3defTpProc(11)
Level 6: Plasma Shield -- ResDam-I(A), ResDam-I(7), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(11)
Level 8: Empty Clips -- Artl-Acc/Dam(A), Artl-Dam/End(9), Artl-Dam/Rech(9), Artl-Acc/Dam/Rech(25), Artl-Acc/Rech/Rng(37), Artl-End/Rech/Rng(43)
Level 10: Swap Ammo 
Level 12: Cauterize -- Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(A), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(13), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(15), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(46), Pnc-Heal(50)
Level 14: Power of the Phoenix -- Artl-End/Rech/Rng(A)
Level 16: Bullet Rain -- SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(A), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx(17), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(37), SprFrzBls-Rchg/ImmobProc(43)
Level 18: Forge -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(19)
Level 20: Fly -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A)
Level 22: Suppressive Fire -- Lck-Acc/Hold(A), Lck-Acc/Rchg(23), Lck-Rchg/Hold(23), Lck-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(36), Lck-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(42), Lck-%Hold(43)
Level 24: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(25)
Level 26: Heat Exhaustion -- Acc-I(A), Acc-I(27), RechRdx-I(27), RechRdx-I(36)
Level 28: Executioner's Shot -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprWntBit-Dmg/Rchg(29), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(42), SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc(42)
Level 30: Tactics -- HO:Cyto(A), ToHit-I(31), ToHit-I(31)
Level 32: Melt Armor -- ShlBrk-DefDeb(A), ShlBrk-Acc/DefDeb(33), ShlBrk-Acc/Rchg(33), ShlBrk-DefDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(33), ShlBrk-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(34)
Level 35: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36)
Level 38: Hail of Bullets -- ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg(A), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx(39), ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg(39), ScrDrv-Acc/Rchg(39), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), RechRdx-I(40)
Level 41: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 44: Tough -- HO:Ribo(A), ResDam-I(45), ResDam-I(45)
Level 47: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(48), LucoftheG-Def(48), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(48), Rct-ResDam%(50)
Level 49: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Vigilance 
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Swift -- Flight-I(A)
Level 1: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(19), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(31)
Level 1: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 1: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 10: Chemical Ammunition 
Level 10: Cryo Ammunition 
Level 10: Incendiary Ammunition 
Level 20: Afterburner 
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[Mezmera]

I don't have experience with Thermal but I love my TA/DP defender, I can list out what I do with the attacks.  

 

Pistols: 6 Defender's Bastion

Swap Ammo

Bullet Rain: 5 Vigilant Assault + Force Feedback proc

Executioner's Shot: 5 Apocalypse + Achilles Heel proc

Hail of Bullets: 5 Armageddon + Fury of Gladiator -res proc

 

Suppressive Fire is good for another attack but I'd proc bomb it, I use the hold from my primary that way to fill in a good attack chain.  I also almost always run Chem Ammo for the harder content.  

[brasilgringo]

On 7/28/2022 at 5:48 AM, Mezmera said:

 

 

Suppressive Fire is good for another attack but I'd proc bomb it, I use the hold from my primary that way to fill in a good attack chain.  I also almost always run Chem Ammo for the harder content.  

+1

The best when proc bombed incluidng Decimation Chance for BuildUp. It's a great opener.

Edited March 3, 2023 by brasilgringo