Looking to build a tanky Crab

[Timeshadow]

I've got a good amount of experience with VEATs but I never really messed around with Crabs (The backpack just bothered me too much in the Live days). Now that I'm ready to try it out, I wanna put together the toughest Crab I can manage for a decent price. I'm a budget builder so I try not to spend more than 20-40 million on any given build. I don't mess with purples or HamiO's. Nothing against them but I'm rarely running super difficult content so there's just no need.

 

My key question is, what powers do I need and which ones are skippable? I'd like to pick up the spider pets if at all possible, maybe even dive into Black Scorpion's pool for an extra one. I'd imagine that lends itself to a ranged playstyle as opposed to melee (Which is perfectly fine by me) but I'm not sure. Any advice y'all can provide is greatly appreciated 😁

[Hyperstrike]

NOT saying this is a viable build.

But, some ideas.

 

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Spidey: Level 50 Magic Arachnos Soldier
Primary Power Set: Crab Spider Soldier
Secondary Power Set: Crab Spider Training
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Channelgun -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprWntBit-Dmg/Rchg(3), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(3), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(5), SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc(7)
Level 1: Wolf Spider Armor -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(7), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(9), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(9), GldArm-3defTpProc(11), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(11)
Level 2: Slice -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(15), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(19), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(19)
Level 4: Combat Training: Defensive -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(21), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(21), Rct-ResDam%(23)
Level 6: Crab Spider Armor Upgrade -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(23), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(25), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
Level 8: Longfang -- SprSpdBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprSpdBit-Dmg/Rchg(27), SprSpdBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), SprSpdBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), SprSpdBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(29), SprSpdBit-Rchg/Global Toxic(31)
Level 10: Aim -- HO:Membr(A)
Level 12: Suppression -- SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(A), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx(31), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(31), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(33), SprFrzBls-Rchg/ImmobProc(33)
Level 14: Combat Training: Offensive -- Acc-I(A)
Level 16: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(34)
Level 18: Arm Lash -- SprAvl-Acc/Dmg(A), SprAvl-Dmg/EndRdx(34), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(34), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), SprAvl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(36), SprAvl-Rchg/KDProc(36)
Level 20: Venom Grenade -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(37), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(37), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(37), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39)
Level 22: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 24: Tactical Training: Leadership -- GssSynFr--Build%(A)
Level 26: Frenzy -- SprDmnofA-Acc/Dmg(A), SprDmnofA-Dmg/Rchg(39), SprDmnofA-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), SprDmnofA-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprDmnofA-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprDmnofA-Rchg/DmgFear%(40)
Level 28: Mental Training -- Run-I(A)
Level 30: Fortification -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(42), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(42), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
Level 32: Omega Maneuver -- Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(A), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(43), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(43), Rgn-Knock%(45)
Level 35: Summon Spiderlings -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(45), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(45), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(46), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(46)
Level 38: Kick -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A)
Level 41: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(48), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(48), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(48)
Level 44: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(50)
Level 47: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(50)
Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
Level 1: Conditioning | Hidden
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 -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(13), Mrc-Rcvry+(13)
Level 1: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(15)
Level 50: Agility Core Paragon
Level 50: Ion Core Final Judgement
Level 50: Diamagnetic Core Flawless Interface
Level 50: Arachnos Core Superior Ally
Level 50: Ageless Core Epiphany
Level 50: Assault Core Embodiment
Level 50: Born In Battle
Level 50: High Pain Threshold
Level 50: Invader
Level 50: Marshal
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[Neiska]

Here's my hovercrabby, shes super tough/durable. She plays like a tough hover blaster. She has pets but they aren't quite perma. But these values are without any incarnate powers activated -

 

 

 

This Villain build was built using Mids Reborn 3.1.2.5
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Level 50 Technology Arachnos Soldier
Primary Power Set: Crab Spider Soldier
Secondary Power Set: Crab Spider Training
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Channelgun -- SprSpdBit-Acc/Dmg(A)
Level 1: Crab Spider Armor Upgrade -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), StdPrt-ResKB(5), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(7)
Level 2: Wolf Spider Armor -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A)
Level 4: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 6: Kick -- Empty(A)
Level 8: Suppression -- AchHee-ResDeb%(A), PstBls-Dam%(9), Ann-ResDeb%(9), Bmbdmt-Dam(15), Bmbdmt-Acc/Dam/Rech(17), Bmbdmt-+FireDmg(47)
Level 10: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Rct-Def(11), Rct-Def/EndRdx(11), Rct-Def/Rchg(13), Rct-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Rct-ResDam%(15)
Level 12: Venom Grenade -- SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(A), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(34), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(37), Ann-ResDeb%(37), SprSpdBit-Rchg/Global Toxic(40), SprDmnofA-Rchg/DmgFear%(50)
Level 14: Tough -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), Ags-Psi/Status(33), Ags-ResDam(34), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(34), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(46)
Level 16: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(17), LucoftheG-Def(23), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(23), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 18: Frag Grenade -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(19), SprFrzBls-Acc/Dmg(19), SprFrzBls-Dmg/EndRdx(21), SprFrzBls-Rchg/ImmobProc(21), Ann-ResDeb%(31)
Level 20: Tactical Training: Leadership -- GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(A)
Level 22: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 24: Fortification -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(25), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(25), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(27), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(27), UnbGrd-Max HP%(33)
Level 26: Fly -- HypSnc-+Special(A)
Level 28: Serum -- Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(A), Prv-Heal/Rchg(29), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(29), Prv-Absorb%(31)
Level 30: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(31)
Level 32: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33)
Level 35: Mu Lightning -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprWntBit-Dmg/Rchg(36), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(36), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), Apc-Dam%(37)
Level 38: Summon Spiderlings -- EdcoftheM-Acc/Dmg(A), EdcoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx(39), EdcoftheM-Acc/EndRdx(39), EdcoftheM-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), EdcoftheM-Dmg(40), EdcoftheM-PetDef(40)
Level 41: Electrifying Fences -- GrvAnc-Immob(A), GrvAnc-Immob/Rchg(42), GrvAnc-Acc/Immob/Rchg(42), GrvAnc-Acc/Rchg(42), GrvAnc-Immob/EndRdx(43), GrvAnc-Hold%(43)
Level 44: Call Reinforcements -- EdcoftheM-Acc/Dmg(A), EdcoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx(45), EdcoftheM-Acc/EndRdx(45), EdcoftheM-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), EdcoftheM-Dmg(46), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(46)
Level 47: Summon Striker -- CaltoArm-Acc/Rchg(A), CaltoArm-Acc/Dmg(47), CaltoArm-Dmg/EndRdx(48), CaltoArm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), CaltoArm-+Def(Pets)(48), SvrRgh-PetResDam(49)
Level 49: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 1: Conditioning | Hidden 
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(3), Pnc-Heal/+End(3)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-End%(5)
Level 50: Agility Core Paragon 
Level 26: Afterburner 
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[Neiska]

46 minutes ago, Timeshadow said:

I've got a good amount of experience with VEATs but I never really messed around with Crabs (The backpack just bothered me too much in the Live days). Now that I'm ready to try it out, I wanna put together the toughest Crab I can manage for a decent price. I'm a budget builder so I try not to spend more than 20-40 million on any given build. I don't mess with purples or HamiO's. Nothing against them but I'm rarely running super difficult content so there's just no need.

 

My key question is, what powers do I need and which ones are skippable? I'd like to pick up the spider pets if at all possible, maybe even dive into Black Scorpion's pool for an extra one. I'd imagine that lends itself to a ranged playstyle as opposed to melee (Which is perfectly fine by me) but I'm not sure. Any advice y'all can provide is greatly appreciated 😁

 

PS - you can skip either the ranged powers or the melee powers, the ranged are generally better. being a flyer will really cut down on your incoming damage as well. as far as budget builds, thats a bit tricky. I will see what i can put together for you but thats really tight, not sure how tough of a crabber you are going to get with that much. But i will see what i can do.

[Timeshadow]

@Neiska Thanks, I appreciate the effort. BTW, I'm not opposed to going over that amount. It's more of a guideline rather than a hard and fast rule.

[Six-Six]

Another spider lover. Awesome. I've been spending the past few days revisiting my old spiders and taking advantage of the free respecs the devs showered us with to impart some recent things I've learned with IOs and builds.

What I've noticed with my 2 Crabs is:

1) you don't need to exert much effort to make them quite tanky. they'll easily go mid-level def/res with very little slotting. You can get creative with set bonuses to get your min-max fix.

2) you have SO many powers to choose from. Too many to be efficient as you'll run into slot allocation problems.  I've experimented with different power picks and so far, I can't seem to fit Fighting's Tough and Weave... not at the cost of other powers. I could barely double dip into Leadership Ass/Manu--with only 1 extra slot to spare for maneuvres. 

3) you have to "commit" to being a crabbermind. Unlike an MM, you don't have an efficient way to heal or even have all 6 pets up every time. for one thing, I had to focus my build on recharge, Lings CD is 10 and the bigger buggers are both 15mis. I was able to get them down to roughly 4 and 7 mins  each. They're up for 5 mins or so, so I almost always have 3 robo-bugs with me at any given time. To compensate for the heal, I instead played tankermind with the crab. built him to take aggro and damage because I can heal, but I can't heal my pets. Oh... and you can't order your pets around. they just go and do what and where they want.

Incidentally, they made changes with the Wolf Costume if you have the crab back pack. You don't get the snazzy chest armour anymore... just a wide strappy thing. =( Totally ruined one of my older toon's look.

 

[Neiska]

39 minutes ago, Timeshadow said:

@Neiska Thanks, I appreciate the effort. BTW, I'm not opposed to going over that amount. It's more of a guideline rather than a hard and fast rule.

 

Okay, here is a budget version of the build I posted, using it as a framework. I kept the "must haves" and put IOs into the rest. You still have good Defense and good resists, particularly for a flyer. You still have the same attack cycle too, so you can upgrade as you go. (I tried to keep it simple.) This build won't be soloing +4/8, but it should be fine on +2 or 3. As you upgrade you will get roughly 10% more defense and 20% more resistances. The biggest issue is that you might have END issues, so you can either take Cardio as an alpha or Ageless as a Destiny. I tend to favor the Muscled for Alpha and Ageless for Destiny.  Some like Agility as their alpha to help with perma-spider pets though if you want to go that route. Personally I perfer super-durable crabbys.

 

But this should be within 50-75mil price range, most of that coming from the special uni builds that are more or less required.

 

Here's a screenshot of the totals - 

 

And here's the build -

 

This Villain build was built using Mids Reborn 3.1.2.5
https://github.com/LoadedCamel/MidsReborn

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Level 50 Magic Arachnos Soldier
Primary Power Set: Crab Spider Soldier
Secondary Power Set: Crab Spider Training
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Mu Mastery

Villain Profile:
Level 1: Channelgun -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Crab Spider Armor Upgrade -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(3), StdPrt-ResKB(3)
Level 2: Wolf Spider Armor -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A)
Level 4: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 6: Kick -- Empty(A)
Level 8: Suppression -- Ann-ResDeb%(A), AchHee-ResDeb%(9), Dmg-I(9), Dmg-I(11), Acc-I(11), EndRdx-I(13)
Level 10: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), DefBuff-I(13), DefBuff-I(15), EndRdx-I(15), EndRdx-I(17), EndRdx-I(17)
Level 12: Venom Grenade -- Dmg-I(A), Acc-I(19), Dmg-I(19), Ann-ResDeb%(21), SprSpdBit-Rchg/Global Toxic(21), SprDmnofA-Rchg/DmgFear%(23)
Level 14: Tough -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), Ags-Psi/Status(23), Ags-ResDam(27), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(27), Ags-ResDam/Rchg(31)
Level 16: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(33), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(33), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(33), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(34)
Level 18: Frag Grenade -- SuddAcc--KB/+KD(A), FrcFdb-Rechg%(34), Dmg-I(34), Dmg-I(36), Acc-I(36), EndRdx-I(36)
Level 20: Tactical Training: Leadership -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 22: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 24: Fortification -- ResDam-I(A), ResDam-I(25), ResDam-I(25), EndRdx-I(37), EndRdx-I(37), EndRdx-I(37)
Level 26: Fly -- HypSnc-+Special(A)
Level 28: Serum -- RechRdx-I(A), Heal-I(29), Heal-I(29), RechRdx-I(31)
Level 30: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(39)
Level 32: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(39)
Level 35: Mu Lightning -- Acc-I(A), Dmg-I(39), Dmg-I(40), Dmg-I(40), Acc-I(40)
Level 38: Summon Spiderlings -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(42), Dmg-I(42), Dmg-I(42), Acc-I(43), Acc-I(43)
Level 41: Electrifying Fences -- Immob-I(A), Immob-I(43), Dmg-I(46), Acc-I(49), EndRdx-I(49), Dmg-I(50)
Level 44: Call Reinforcements -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(45), Dmg-I(45), Dmg-I(45), Acc-I(46), Acc-I(46)
Level 47: Summon Striker -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(47), Dmg-I(47), Dmg-I(48), Acc-I(48), Acc-I(48)
Level 49: Mental Training -- Run-I(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Conditioning | Hidden 
Level 1: Sprint -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 1: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(5), Prv-Absorb%(7)
Level 1: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 1: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-End%(5)
Level 26: Afterburner 
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Hope this helps! And welcome to Arachnos! We have Taco Tuesdays, Casual Fridays, and No-Pants Thursdays. (Butt capes still permitted though for the Widows!)

 

[Two Dollar Bill]

When my Crab was new and on a budget I did have a build that used pets. It was pretty similar to this. I didn't have any purple sets at the time, but I did feel that a few uniques were worth the merits.

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Level 50 Natural Arachnos Soldier
Primary Power Set: Crab Spider Soldier
Secondary Power Set: Crab Spider Training
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Teleportation
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Mace Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Channelgun -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(43)
Level 1: Crab Spider Armor Upgrade -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(5), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(40), GldArm-3defTpProc(45)
Level 2: Combat Training: Defensive -- ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(A)
Level 4: Super Jump -- BlsoftheZ-Travel(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel/EndRdx(5), BlsoftheZ-ResKB(7), EndRdx-I(7)
Level 6: Aim -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 8: Suppression -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(9), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(9), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(15), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(17), Range-I(17)
Level 10: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- Rct-Def(A), Rct-Def/EndRdx(11), Rct-EndRdx/Rchg(11), Rct-Def/Rchg(13), Rct-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(13), Rct-ResDam%(15)
Level 12: Venom Grenade -- SpdBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SpdBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), SpdBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), SpdBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(21), SpdBit-Rchg/Global Toxic(21)
Level 14: Arm Lash -- Obl-Dmg(A), Obl-Acc/Rchg(37), Obl-Dmg/Rchg(37), Obl-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Obl-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), Obl-%Dam(42)
Level 16: Teleport Target -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 18: Frag Grenade -- DmnofArc-Acc/Dmg(A), DmnofArc-Dmg/Rchg(23), DmnofArc-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), DmnofArc-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(31), DmnofArc-Rchg/-DmgFear(31), OvrFrc-Dam/KB(33)
Level 20: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(33), EndRdx-I(34)
Level 22: Mental Training -- Run-I(A)
Level 24: Fortification -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(25), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(25), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(27), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(29), UnbGrd-Max HP%(29)
Level 26: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(27)
Level 28: Serum -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(34), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(34), Prv-Heal/Rchg(36), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(36), Prv-Absorb%(36)
Level 30: Tactical Training: Leadership -- GssSynFr--ToHit(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(37), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(39), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(39), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(39), GssSynFr--Build%(40)
Level 32: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(33)
Level 35: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A), EndRdx-I(50)
Level 38: Call Reinforcements -- BldMnd-Acc/Dmg(A), BldMnd-Dmg/EndRdx(43), BldMnd-Acc/EndRdx(43), BldMnd-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), BldMnd-Acc(46), BldMnd-Dmg(46)
Level 41: Web Envelope -- Empty(A)
Level 44: Shatter Armor -- Empty(A)
Level 47: Summon Blaster -- BldMnd-Acc/Dmg(A), BldMnd-Dmg/EndRdx(48), BldMnd-Acc/EndRdx(48), BldMnd-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(48), BldMnd-Acc(50), BldMnd-Dmg(50)
Level 49: Summon Spiderlings -- CaltoArm-+Def(Pets)(A)
Level 1: Conditioning | Hidden
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Sprint -- Clr-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- RgnTss-Regen+(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(3), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(3)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-End%(45), EndMod-I(46)
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 4: Double Jump
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This build has soft-capped Ranged Defense, lots of ranged attacks, and the spider pets that have the sense to fight from range.

 

[Timeshadow]

All right, after considering everybody's suggestions (Many thanks🙇‍♂️) here's what I came up with:
 

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Curare: Level 50 Technology Arachnos Soldier
Primary Power Set: Crab Spider Soldier
Secondary Power Set: Crab Spider Training
Power Pool: Concealment
Power Pool: Teleportation
Power Pool: Fighting
Power Pool: Speed

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Channelgun -- Dcm-Acc/Dmg(A), Dcm-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(17), Dcm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17), Dcm-Dmg/EndRdx(43), Dcm-Dmg/Rchg(43)
Level 1: Wolf Spider Armor -- StdPrt-ResKB(A), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(3), GldArm-3defTpProc(3)
Level 2: Crab Spider Armor Upgrade -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(40), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(42), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(42), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(42)
Level 4: Longfang -- Thn-Acc/Dmg(A), Thn-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(5), Thn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(5), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx(7), Thn-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(7), Thn-Dmg/Rchg(9)
Level 6: Combat Training: Defensive -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), GifoftheA-Def/EndRdx(25), GifoftheA-Def(25), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(48)
Level 8: Suppression -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(9), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(11), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(11), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(13), AchHee-ResDeb%(45)
Level 10: Tactical Training: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), GifoftheA-Def/EndRdx(15), GifoftheA-Def(15), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(48)
Level 12: Venom Grenade -- Acc-I(A), Ann-ResDeb%(13), SprDmnofA-Rchg/DmgFear%(27), SprSpdBit-Rchg/Global Toxic(43)
Level 14: Infiltration -- Clr-Stlth(A)
Level 16: Teleport -- WntGif-ResSlow(A), EndRdx-I(50), EndRdx-I(50)
Level 18: Frag Grenade -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(19), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(19), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(23), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(23), SuddAcc--KB/+KD(27)
Level 20: Boxing -- Empty(A)
Level 22: Mental Training -- Empty(A)
Level 24: Fortification -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(37), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(37), UnbGrd-ResDam(40), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(40), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(46)
Level 26: Tough -- ImpArm-ResPsi(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(34), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(34), UnbGrd-ResDam(34), UnbGrd-Max HP%(36), ImpArm-ResDam/EndRdx(46)
Level 28: Serum -- NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(A), NmnCnv-EndRdx/Rchg(29), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(29), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(31), NmnCnv-Heal(33), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(33)
Level 30: Weave -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), GifoftheA-Def/EndRdx(31), GifoftheA-Def(31), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(48)
Level 32: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
Level 35: Summon Spiderlings -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(36), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(36), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(37), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(45)
Level 38: Call Reinforcements -- CaltoArm-Acc/Rchg(A), CaltoArm-Acc/Dmg(39), CaltoArm-Dmg/EndRdx(39), CaltoArm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), CaltoArm-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(45), CaltoArm-+Def(Pets)(46)
Level 41: Tactical Training: Leadership -- RctRtc-Pcptn(A)
Level 44: Tactical Training: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 47: Stealth -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 49: Grant Invisibility -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Conditioning | Hidden 
Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Health -- Mrc-Rcvry+(A)
Level 1: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), SynSck-EndMod(21), SynSck-EndMod/+RunSpeed(21), SynSck-EndMod/Rech(33)
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The build runs capped ranged defense along with about 30-38% melee and AoE. Resistance to Smashing/Lethal is pretty good. Not quite comparable to my Khelds in Dwarf form but the layered protection should make up for the discrepancy. Both Spiderlings and Reinforcements have solid uptime but aren't perma, which is ok by me.

 

It's always been my experience that VEATs can be very End heavy so I tried to cram in as much recovery as I could manage. I'm still a little worried that the heavy costs on the grenades could come back to bite me if I'm spamming them during group content though.

Feel free to provide any feedback you can think of. Together, I know we can build a better spider 😄  

[Two Dollar Bill]

What's the story with Infiltration, Stealth and Grant Invisibility? If the movement benefits of Infiltration are not too critical, I think I'd skip the Concealment pool entirely, put the Stealth IO in Sprint, and take Maneuvers, which will help you hit all your soft caps and give your pets and teammates defense as well.

 

You've got three Impervium Armor IOs for Psionic Resistance, and a couple more that give you a 2.5% recovery bonus but basically zero Damage Resistance due to Enhancement Diversification. If you took those five IOs and used them to 6-slot TT: Leadership with Gaussian's Synchronized Fire Control, you'd gain 2.5% to every positional defense along with assorted other bonuses and better accuracy for your pets. Is Psionic Resistance important? Sometimes, but Defense is more useful.

 

You're going to get merits as you advance so I'd strongly consider assembling a set of Superior Spider's Bite. It gives you 3.6% Max End, which is like a mini accolade (the Atlas Medalion is 5% Max End) and the 5% Melee Defense isn't bad either.
I like the new Warp IO set for Teleport which gives you a range bonus to all your powers and a 3% Endurance discount. Anything that improves range is especially good with Suppression.
If endurance is a big problem, you might consider taking four slots of Impervium Armor in Fortification and/or Tough since the 2.25% Max End is the real prize of that set.
You could also slot the Panacea +Hit Points/Endurance unique in Health.
And put some more slots in Venom Grenade!

 

Where would these extra slots come from? CT: Defensive, TT: Maneuvers and Weave are all over-enhanced to gain tiny amounts of Defense due to ED. You could recover four of those while losing basically no defense. TT: Maneuvers and Weave can be 3-slotted with LotG and CT: Defensive could go down to 2 slots, especially if your IOs were set to level 50.
I'm also not sure you're getting good value from 4-slotting Stamina. If you intend to run Infiltration with no end cost reduction, that's a big drain. I think I'd lose the run speed from Stamina to make Infiltration less of an endurance hog and you'll be more efficient overall.