Attempting to Make the Most Durable Fire/Fire Tanker

[Wravis]

Title says the goal.

Caveats:
- I want it to be playable when exemping down to do lower level TFs (No reliance on incarnates to be functional)
- Super jump! No fly.

Here's my first attempt! Help me build masters. Money is not an issue. Go nuts!
 

This Hero build was built using Mids Reborn 3.2.17
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Level 50 Magic Tanker
Primary Power Set: Fiery Aura
Secondary Power Set: Fiery Melee
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Blazing Aura -- SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(A), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(3), SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7)
Level 1: Scorch -- SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(7), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(9), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(9), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(11), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11)
Level 2: Fire Shield -- RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctArm-EndRdx(15), RctArm-ResDam/Rchg(17), RctArm-ResDam(17), Ags-Psi/Status(19)
Level 4: Combustion -- SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(A), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(21), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(21), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(23)
Level 6: Temperature Protection -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(25)
Level 8: Fire Sword -- MckBrt-Rchg(A), MckBrt-Taunt(25), MckBrt-Taunt/Rng(27), MckBrt-Taunt/Rchg(27), MckBrt-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(29), MckBrt-Acc/Rchg(29)
Level 10: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ksm-ToHit+(31), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(31), BlsoftheZ-ResKB(31), BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(33)
Level 12: Plasma Shield -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(33), UnbGrd-ResDam(33), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(34), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(34), ImpArm-ResPsi(34)
Level 14: Super Jump -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A)
Level 16: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(36)
Level 18: Taunt -- PrfZng-Dam%(A)
Level 20: Healing Flames -- Prv-Absorb%(A), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(36), Prv-Heal/Rchg(36), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(37), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(37), Prv-Heal(37)
Level 22: Consume -- PrfShf-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(A)
Level 24: Burn -- Arm-Dam%(A), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Arm-Dmg(39), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(39), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(40), Arm-Acc/Rchg(40)
Level 26: Kick -- Empty(A)
Level 28: Fire Sword Circle -- SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(A), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(42), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(42)
Level 30: Tough -- RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctArm-ResDam(43), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(43), RctArm-ResDam/Rchg(43), ImpArm-ResPsi(45)
Level 32: Weave -- Rct-EndRdx/Rchg(A), Rct-ResDam%(45), Rct-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(45), Rct-Def(46), Rct-Def/EndRdx(46), Rct-Def/Rchg(46)
Level 35: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 38: Greater Fire Sword -- Hct-Dam%(A), Hct-Dmg/EndRdx(48), Hct-Dmg(48), Hct-Dmg/Rchg(48), Hct-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(50), Hct-Acc/Rchg(50)
Level 41: Build Up -- RctRtc-Pcptn(A)
Level 44: Tactics -- AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(A), AdjTrg-ToHit(50)
Level 47: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 49: Fiery Embrace -- RechRdx-I(A)
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 -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A), Pnc-Heal/+End(13)
Level 1: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(13), PrfShf-EndMod/Rchg(15)
Level 14: Double Jump
Level 50: Cardiac Core Paragon
Level 50: Melee Core Embodiment
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Edited August 30, 2022 by Wravis

[PLVRIZR]

Tagging @Sovera - Fire Tank guru.

[Sovera]

I arrive!

 

 

Most durable would either be Ice Melee with Ice Patch, or Martial Arts and go around with 45% defense (40% without Incarnates).

 

But trying to make the most durable Fire/Fire might be something like this:

 

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Level 50 Magic Tanker
Primary Power Set: Fiery Aura
Secondary Power Set: Fiery Melee
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Blazing Aura -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(A), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(3), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(42)
Level 1: Scorch -- SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(7), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(7), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(9)
Level 2: Fire Sword -- SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(11), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), TchofDth-Dmg/EndRdx(13), TchofDth-Dam%(15)
Level 4: Combustion -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(19), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(19), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Obl-%Dam(23)
Level 6: Healing Flames -- Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(A), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(23), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(25), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(25), Pnc-Heal(27)
Level 8: Fire Shield -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(29), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(29), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(31)
Level 10: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31)
Level 12: Plasma Shield -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), StdPrt-ResKB(31), UnbGrd-ResDam(33), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(33), UnbGrd-Max HP%(33), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(34)
Level 14: Taunt -- Empty(A)
Level 16: Consume -- SynSck-EndMod/+RunSpeed(A), SynSck-Dam/Rech/Acc(34), SynSck-EndMod/Rech(34), SynSck-Dam/Rech(36), SynSck-EndMod(36), SynSck-Dam/Acc/End(36)
Level 18: Burn -- Arm-Dam%(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(37), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Arm-Acc/Rchg(37), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Erd-%Dam(39)
Level 20: Build Up -- AdjTrg-EndRdx/Rchg(A), AdjTrg-Rchg(39), GssSynFr--Build%(40), AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(40)
Level 22: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-ResDam%(27), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(40)
Level 24: Super Jump -- WntGif-ResSlow(A)
Level 26: Fiery Embrace -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(42)
Level 28: Fire Sword Circle -- SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(42), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 30: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(49)
Level 32: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 35: Focused Accuracy -- AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(45), AdjTrg-EndRdx/Rchg(45), RctRtc-ToHit(48), RctRtc-ToHit/Rchg(48)
Level 38: Greater Fire Sword -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(45), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(46), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Hct-Dam%(47)
Level 41: Tough -- Empty(A)
Level 44: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(47), LucoftheG-Def(48)
Level 47: Physical Perfection -- PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 49: Temperature Protection -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(15), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(17)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(17)
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: Musculature Core Paragon
Level 50: Pyronic Core Final Judgement
Level 50: Reactive Radial Flawless Interface
Level 50: Banished Pantheon Radial Superior Ally
Level 50: Barrier Core Epiphany
Level 50: Assault Core Embodiment
Level 50: Portal Jockey
Level 50: Task Force Commander
Level 50: The Atlas Medallion
Level 50: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 24: Double Jump
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Some things to consider:

 

- The raw stats in the slotting of Fire Sword make the slotting better for Greater Fire Sword, but then the +6.7% resists are only available when Greater Fire Sword is.

- The build is at 85%-ish for the important resists such as S/L and E/N with one stack of the ATO in Fire Sword. A second one will finish capping the resists at 90%. If you were to indulge in incarnates I'd lower the resists to 77-78%-ish to take in consideration the 5% defense and resists from Barrier.

- S/L defense is at 40%. Not many ways to improve it further without sacrificing something. Not taking Hover did not help since those 2%-ish defense had to come from somewhere. But it's good enough for exemplaring and for high level content Barrier permas it at 45%.

- Psi, debuffs, and Toxic, will always be a problem. Kill fast, use inspirations, be ready to kite (the Martial Arts version mocks most debuffs). I know slotting can help but then something needs to be paid for it.

 

 

This is a max level respec build. If wishing to level with it I can rearrange the order of powers and slotting.

[Wravis]

You da best

[Phytoplankton]

Well, what about a fire tank at level 50, not worrying about how well it runs at lower levels?

[Sovera]

14 hours ago, Phytoplankton said:

Well, what about a fire tank at level 50, not worrying about how well it runs at lower levels?

 

 

45% defense to melee, range and AoE on top of 90% to S/L/E/N on top of 3 minutes pylon time. It's my magnum opus.

[BrandX]

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I felt this made for a pretty survivable Fire Tanker.  You'll have to figure out how to make the difference between Axe and Fire Melee.

[Xandyr]

Here's an idea.

 

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Level 50 Magic Tanker
Primary Power Set: Fiery Aura
Secondary Power Set: Fiery Melee
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Blazing Aura -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(5), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(5), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(7), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(7), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9)
Level 1: Scorch -- TchofDth-Acc/Dmg(A), TchofDth-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(9), TchofDth-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48)
Level 2: Fire Shield -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), GldArm-ResDam(11), GldArm-End/Res(11), GldArm-RechRes(13)
Level 4: Healing Flames -- Mrc-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(A), Mrc-Heal/Rchg(13), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(19), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(50)
Level 6: Kick -- Empty(A)
Level 8: Consume -- ScrDrv-Acc/Rchg(A), ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg(21), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48)
Level 10: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(21), ShlWal-Def(23), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(23), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(25), Rct-ResDam%(25)
Level 12: Plasma Shield -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(27), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(27), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(29)
Level 14: Tactics -- GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(15), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(15), GssSynFr--ToHit(17), GssSynFr--Build%(17), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(19)
Level 16: Super Jump -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A)
Level 18: Burn -- ScrDrv-Acc/Rchg(A), ScrDrv-Dmg/Rchg(34), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx(40), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg(43), ScrDrv-Dam%(43)
Level 20: Build Up -- AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(46), AdjTrg-EndRdx/Rchg(46)
Level 22: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 24: Tough -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), StdPrt-ResKB(34), StdPrt-ResDam/EndRdx(46)
Level 26: Fiery Embrace -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 28: Fire Sword Circle -- SprMghoft-Dmg/Rchg(A), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(29), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(33), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(34)
Level 30: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-Def(31), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(31), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(31), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 32: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 35: Incinerate -- SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(A), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(36), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(36), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(36), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(37), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37)
Level 38: Greater Fire Sword -- SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(A), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(39), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(39), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(40)
Level 41: Gloom -- SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc(A), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(42), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(42), SprWntBit-Dmg/Rchg(42), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(45)
Level 44: Darkest Night -- DmpSpr-ToHitDeb/Rchg/EndRdx(A), DmpSpr-ToHitDeb(45), DmpSpr-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(45), DmpSpr-ToHitDeb/Rchg(48)
Level 47: Taunt -- PrfZng-Dam%(A)
Level 49: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
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), Mrc-Rcvry+(50)
Level 1: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(3), PrfShf-EndMod/Acc(3)
Level 16: Double Jump 
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[Phytoplankton]

Thanks for the ideas!

[Judge Jetson]

.. accidental post. Sorry

Edited December 20, 2023 by Judge Jetson

[killigraphy]

Its been attempted both in OG, and when IO's first came out...you're more durable, but the most durable fire tanker? That's an oxymoron with how the class is designed. As for the lower levels, I already know its going to be a turrible time, I'd like to see some vids of that fresh new hell, because I know its just going to be a lot of annoyances given everything at those beginner levels.

[Sovera]

On 1/5/2024 at 3:01 AM, killigraphy said:

Its been attempted both in OG, and when IO's first came out...you're more durable, but the most durable fire tanker? That's an oxymoron with how the class is designed. As for the lower levels, I already know its going to be a turrible time, I'd like to see some vids of that fresh new hell, because I know its just going to be a lot of annoyances given everything at those beginner levels.

Not sure what you're on about. The 'class' is Tanker who are extremely durable. If you mean the set then it's a resist set and once at 90% resists (easy on a Tanker) 90% of the damage is blocked.

 

In a game where IOs can make a Scrapper durable enough to tank 80% of the game a Tanker falls apart?

 

Early levels are the usual: either solo and then slot attacks first and survive via inspirations, or teaming and then slot tank powers first. Either way Burn is a nice AoE addition for those low levels and Amplifiers are there for everyone.

With full IO transfers and amplifiers my Fire Armor Tankers start soloing at 0x6 for Posi 1 and 2 and then never move from +1x8 from Synapse onwards. Without full IO transfers they stay at around x4 until their 30s until I earn enough money for the more expensive sets.

 

 

On the other hand Defense sets have a much easier game since they get a fat 6% at level 10 on top of whatever their shields give and they get more from Hover/Combat Jumping and an early Maneuvers. Once at 30-ish% (not that hard) the are effectively invulnerable since they only require the occasional small purple. I have some Shield and Stone Armor characters who are at 40-ish defense at level 24 which means they don't even need small purples. But solo they feel horrible without the extra damage and AoE. For teams any thing works. Solo though I found I took so long to whittle down mobs that I would be whittled down in turn.

[DaddyLee]

On 8/30/2022 at 8:16 AM, Sovera said:

I arrive!

 

 

Most durable would either be Ice Melee with Ice Patch, or Martial Arts and go around with 45% defense (40% without Incarnates).

 

But trying to make the most durable Fire/Fire might be something like this:

 

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Level 50 Magic Tanker
Primary Power Set: Fiery Aura
Secondary Power Set: Fiery Melee
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Fighting
Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Blazing Aura -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(A), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(3), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(5), SprGntFis-Dmg/Rchg(42)
Level 1: Scorch -- SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(7), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(7), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(9), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(9)
Level 2: Fire Sword -- SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg(A), SprMghoft-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(11), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(11), SprMghoft-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(13), TchofDth-Dmg/EndRdx(13), TchofDth-Dam%(15)
Level 4: Combustion -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(19), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(19), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(21), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), Obl-%Dam(23)
Level 6: Healing Flames -- Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(A), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(23), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(25), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(25), Pnc-Heal(27)
Level 8: Fire Shield -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(29), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(29), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(31)
Level 10: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31)
Level 12: Plasma Shield -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), StdPrt-ResKB(31), UnbGrd-ResDam(33), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(33), UnbGrd-Max HP%(33), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(34)
Level 14: Taunt -- Empty(A)
Level 16: Consume -- SynSck-EndMod/+RunSpeed(A), SynSck-Dam/Rech/Acc(34), SynSck-EndMod/Rech(34), SynSck-Dam/Rech(36), SynSck-EndMod(36), SynSck-Dam/Acc/End(36)
Level 18: Burn -- Arm-Dam%(A), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(37), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(37), Arm-Acc/Rchg(37), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(39), Erd-%Dam(39)
Level 20: Build Up -- AdjTrg-EndRdx/Rchg(A), AdjTrg-Rchg(39), GssSynFr--Build%(40), AdjTrg-ToHit/Rchg(40)
Level 22: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-ResDam%(27), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(40)
Level 24: Super Jump -- WntGif-ResSlow(A)
Level 26: Fiery Embrace -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(42)
Level 28: Fire Sword Circle -- SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(42), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(43), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 30: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(49)
Level 32: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 35: Focused Accuracy -- AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx(A), AdjTrg-ToHit/EndRdx/Rchg(45), AdjTrg-EndRdx/Rchg(45), RctRtc-ToHit(48), RctRtc-ToHit/Rchg(48)
Level 38: Greater Fire Sword -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(45), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(46), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Mk'Bit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46), Hct-Dam%(47)
Level 41: Tough -- Empty(A)
Level 44: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(47), LucoftheG-Def(48)
Level 47: Physical Perfection -- PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 49: Temperature Protection -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A)
Level 1: Gauntlet
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(15), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(17)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(17)
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: Musculature Core Paragon
Level 50: Pyronic Core Final Judgement
Level 50: Reactive Radial Flawless Interface
Level 50: Banished Pantheon Radial Superior Ally
Level 50: Barrier Core Epiphany
Level 50: Assault Core Embodiment
Level 50: Portal Jockey
Level 50: Task Force Commander
Level 50: The Atlas Medallion
Level 50: Freedom Phalanx Reserve
Level 24: Double Jump
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Some things to consider:

 

- The raw stats in the slotting of Fire Sword make the slotting better for Greater Fire Sword, but then the +6.7% resists are only available when Greater Fire Sword is.

- The build is at 85%-ish for the important resists such as S/L and E/N with one stack of the ATO in Fire Sword. A second one will finish capping the resists at 90%. If you were to indulge in incarnates I'd lower the resists to 77-78%-ish to take in consideration the 5% defense and resists from Barrier.

- S/L defense is at 40%. Not many ways to improve it further without sacrificing something. Not taking Hover did not help since those 2%-ish defense had to come from somewhere. But it's good enough for exemplaring and for high level content Barrier permas it at 45%.

- Psi, debuffs, and Toxic, will always be a problem. Kill fast, use inspirations, be ready to kite (the Martial Arts version mocks most debuffs). I know slotting can help but then something needs to be paid for it.

 

 

This is a max level respec build. If wishing to level with it I can rearrange the order of powers and slotting.

Would you be able to do this for someone who is leveling their first character since 2008? Oh and broke...and I mean broke. Following guides I've made a couple million inf. relatively easily, but really want to quest and level. I still have to learn the enhancement changes.....plus I'm currently leveling with DO's, a couple of SO's, and one recharge I just made following the University instructions.  Any assistance is greatly appreciated...and thank you in advance!

[DaddyLee]

Nevermind. I rolled a Sentinel and am following your guide! TYVM!