Best Brute to duo with my Thugs/FF MM?

[BazookaTwo]

I'm looking for a Brute that's low maintenance defensively, that I can have my MM follow in bodyguard mode. My MM is a melee based Thugs/FF/Fire with very little maintenance needs, thanks to all the Def buffs. 

 

I'm thinking StJ, or Mace for theme, but maybe even Axe. But what Secondary is best with FF to lean on?

[Astralock]

A Resistance-based secondary, such as Radiation Armor or Electric Armor, would be best.  You would be more free to slot for resistance and damage without worrying about defense.

[Erratic1]

StJ's mechanic involves building combo points--not something I would say is low maintenance. I would look at a powerset where there is either no or a minimal mechanic to keep track of. 

 

As goes low maintenance with (some) benefit from FF, go Invulnerability. It has one click-to-activate power--a heal. In theory you should not be using it much.

[PLVRIZR]

I agree with @Erratic1 and Inv for secondary and pair it with Super Strength.  Proc out Foot Stomp and put on auto-fire.  With Hasten optimized, it's up every 7-ish seconds.  Talk about a "fire and forget" follower.  I use the same strategy with Inv/SS tanks, following a fire farmer, to shorten map times.

[BazookaTwo]

I rolled a SS/Inv brute, and so far the synergy is good between him and the MM. 

 

Pet's out/equipped, bubbles, follow the brute into battle. Hilarity ensues.

[PLVRIZR]

To me, there is nothing in this game quite as satisfying as foot stomp.

[Erratic1]

38 minutes ago, PLVRIZR said:

To me, there is nothing in this game quite as satisfying as foot stomp.

 

I refer to it as, "Putting my foot down."