ThrillMill Posted June 19, 2019 Posted June 19, 2019 As the eponymous title suggests; I'm seriously considering my first (and only) melee Dominator. After careful review of the sets, it soon became apparent that Earth Assault was liable to be my choice. With a whopping 6 powers that are either PBAoE or Melee in nature and from what I've read; a satisfactory "thud" with every attack. The choice of Primary Power set was a little more dicey and difficult. I had considered Dark (for the PBAoE disorient and nice AoE Hold) and Electric (Figured Conductive Aura would solve any End woes) but ultimately settled on Fire for Hot Feet, the PBAoE Hold and theme (going for a Koth of the Hammer-esque character for those in the MTG know). With that catharsis out of the way I was hoping to pitch some questions to the Dom field as it relates to this pairing. First and foremost... Hot Feet. It's looking like a toggle that requires copious amounts of endurance for what appears to be minor DoT, -movement and fear? If I were to get mezzed, would the power detoggle? Does it help prevent or mitigate damage or is it a taunt-like power that attracts mob attention? Anything specific I should know while using it? Now here's what kinda tickles my whiskers, Mud Pots. Is it a Hot Feet clone? Is it even worthwhile to run it along side Hot Feet. Or, should I just pick one or the other? It looks like they do similar things but maybe the 2 combined is epic enough to warrant to prohibitive endurance costs? The geek in me wants to run both but I realize this is... greedy. Anyone here have experience running both? Bonfire: From what I've read; I'll really want to find a -KB proc for this? Do you slot this thing for damage at all? Smoke: I had planned on running Super Speed w/the stealth IO proc.
ajlee209 Posted June 19, 2019 Posted June 19, 2019 I actually have this exact same idea and am super excited to try it out. Instead of fire, I am going for Elec/stone because the toggle aura of elec is very nice and should solve some of the issues with endurance. I can post my untested build if you like.
Lazarillo Posted June 19, 2019 Posted June 19, 2019 I had a Fire/Earth Dominator back in the day, haven't done much with recreating her yet, but here's what I can tell ya based on my memory. Re: Hot Feet. It will detoggle if you get mezzed. It's a combination damage aura/mitigation as it causes the enemies to try to run out of the area (albeit very slowly, so it doesn't impede your melee focus). I took it and slotted it for damage and EndRed, and it was pretty great. Re: Mud Pots. On paper, it looks like it stacks with Hot Feet in a potentially awesome way. In practice, it's got a much, much smaller radius that enemies will clear out of much more quickly than Hot Feet, and deals lower damage anyway. It could have been a cool combination, but I recommend skipping it. Re: Bonfire. Can't say much about this one because I never got to try it with KB-to-KD back in the day, so I just skipped it. In theory, it looks like it's basically ranged Burn now, if you slot it properly, and that sounds pretty fun. Re: Smoke. I liked it because while it's not exceptionally strong, it works good "out of the box". It's worth taking just to have a power that doesn't need heavy slotting (which a lot of your powers will need). I combined it with Stealth instead of SS just for better movement control when stealthing, but that's kinda up to you. You don't need Smoke + SS + Proc, though. Any 2 of those three are going to make you as invisible as the game can reasonably make you.
Atomitor Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 I was inspired by this post and made my first ever dom. Got him to 38 and apart from eating all the endurance and being as resilient as a wet paper bag I'm loving him. Do you have a build suggestion? Indomitable server Atomitor, Tarquin, Atomito, Daltron, Fusebox and more tbc
oedipus_tex Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 Bonfire with a KB to KD proc is game changing. It should be an immediate priority because it will greatly increase your survivability.
Atomitor Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Thanks, I need to do a level 38 respeca I've made some poor decisions. I'm just going to be using basic io for the time being. Should I be getting cj accro and/or tough weave? Indomitable server Atomitor, Tarquin, Atomito, Daltron, Fusebox and more tbc
ThrillMill Posted July 2, 2019 Author Posted July 2, 2019 Here's what I'm rolling with... I wasn't able t reach perma hasten sadly and I still face plant more than I'd care too. I can say it's probably the most exciting & fun white knuckle excitement I've experienced in game. Super fun toon to pilot and when it rolls, it really rolls. Villain Plan by Mids' Villain Designer 1.962 http://www.cohplanner.com/ Click this DataLink to open the build! Level 50 Magic Dominator Primary Power Set: Fire Control Secondary Power Set: Earth Assault Power Pool: Speed Power Pool: Leaping Power Pool: Fighting Ancillary Pool: Fire Mastery Villain Profile: Level 1: Char (A) Basilisk's Gaze - Accuracy/Hold (3) Basilisk's Gaze - Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge/Hold (3) Basilisk's Gaze - Accuracy/Recharge (5) Basilisk's Gaze - Endurance/Recharge/Hold (46) HamiO:Peroxisome Exposure (46) HamiO:Peroxisome Exposure Level 1: Stone Spears (A) Apocalypse - Damage (48) Apocalypse - Damage/Recharge (48) Apocalypse - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (48) Apocalypse - Accuracy/Recharge (50) Apocalypse - Chance of Damage(Negative) Level 2: Stone Mallet (A) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage (5) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (7) Crushing Impact - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (7) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance/Recharge (27) Crushing Impact - Damage/Endurance Level 4: Tremor (A) Obliteration - Damage (9) Obliteration - Accuracy/Recharge (9) Obliteration - Damage/Recharge (11) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (11) Obliteration - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (25) Obliteration - Chance for Smashing Damage Level 6: Fire Cages (A) HamiO:Endoplasm Exposure (50) HamiO:Endoplasm Exposure Level 8: Hot Feet (A) Superior Avalanche - Accuracy/Damage (13) Superior Avalanche - Damage/Endurance (13) Superior Avalanche - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (15) Superior Avalanche - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (15) Superior Avalanche - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge (17) Superior Avalanche - Recharge/Chance for Knockdown Level 10: Hasten (A) Recharge Reduction IO (17) Recharge Reduction IO Level 12: Flashfire (A) Absolute Amazement - Stun (21) Absolute Amazement - Stun/Recharge (23) Absolute Amazement - Accuracy/Stun/Recharge (23) Absolute Amazement - Accuracy/Recharge (25) Absolute Amazement - Chance for ToHit Debuff Level 14: Combat Jumping (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (50) Unbounded Leap - +Stealth Level 16: Power Boost (A) Recharge Reduction IO (34) Recharge Reduction IO Level 18: Cinders (A) Basilisk's Gaze - Accuracy/Hold (19) Basilisk's Gaze - Accuracy/Recharge (19) Basilisk's Gaze - Recharge/Hold (21) Basilisk's Gaze - Endurance/Recharge/Hold Level 20: Heavy Mallet (A) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage (37) Superior Blistering Cold - Damage/Endurance (37) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (37) Superior Blistering Cold - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (40) Superior Blistering Cold - Recharge/Chance for Hold Level 22: Boxing (A) Accuracy IOLevel 24: Tough (A) Gladiator's Armor - TP Protection +3% Def (All) (27) Steadfast Protection - Resistance/+Def 3% Level 26: Bonfire (A) Overwhelming Force - Damage/Chance for Knockdown/Knockback to KnockdownLevel 28: Seismic Smash (A) Hecatomb - Damage (33) Hecatomb - Damage/Recharge (33) Hecatomb - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (34) Hecatomb - Accuracy/Recharge (34) Hecatomb - Chance of Damage(Negative) Level 30: Weave (A) Luck of the Gambler - Recharge Speed (31) Luck of the Gambler - Defense (31) Luck of the Gambler - Defense/Endurance Level 32: Fire Imps (A) Expedient Reinforcement - Accuracy/Damage (40) Expedient Reinforcement - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (42) Expedient Reinforcement - Endurance/Damage/Recharge (42) Expedient Reinforcement - Damage/Endurance Level 35: Rain of Fire (A) Ragnarok - Damage (36) Ragnarok - Damage/Recharge (36) Ragnarok - Accuracy/Damage/Recharge (36) Ragnarok - Accuracy/Recharge (46) Ragnarok - Chance for Knockdown Level 38: Fissure (A) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage (39) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (39) Positron's Blast - Damage/Range (39) Positron's Blast - Damage/Recharge (40) Positron's Blast - Chance of Damage(Energy) Level 41: Fire Ball (A) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage (42) Positron's Blast - Damage/Endurance (43) Positron's Blast - Accuracy/Damage/Endurance (43) Positron's Blast - Damage/Range (43) Positron's Blast - Chance of Damage(Energy) Level 44: Fire Shield (A) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance (45) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance (45) Unbreakable Guard - Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime (45) Unbreakable Guard - +Max HP Level 47: Rise of the Phoenix (A) Recharge Reduction IOLevel 49: Super Jump (A) Jumping IOLevel 1: Brawl (A) EmptyLevel 1: Domination Level 1: Prestige Power Dash (A) EmptyLevel 1: Prestige Power Slide (A) EmptyLevel 1: Prestige Power Quick (A) EmptyLevel 1: Prestige Power Rush (A) EmptyLevel 1: Prestige Power Surge (A) EmptyLevel 1: Sprint (A) EmptyLevel 2: Rest (A) EmptyLevel 4: Ninja Run Level 2: Swift (A) Run Speed IOLevel 2: Health (A) Panacea - +Hit Points/Endurance (31) Numina's Convalesence - +Regeneration/+Recovery (33) Miracle - +Recovery Level 2: Hurdle (A) Jumping IOLevel 2: Stamina (A) Performance Shifter - Chance for +End (29) Performance Shifter - EndMod (29) Performance Shifter - EndMod/Accuracy ------------
HemlocksGM Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 This build looks like a lot of fun; I've always wanted to make a /Earth dom somewhat modeled after a Circle of Thorns ruin mage, but this seems even better. Will definitely try this out out.
Wintervoid Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 I love /Earth. I have it paired with Electric/ and it is working very well. Just hit 26.....and I have found that at least solo, I am not using the chain confuse power at all. I am opening with Sleep, charge in, do a chain of single target attacks on a Boss/Lt while the end drains from all the mobs, then I let loose with an AoE. Most the mobs just run closer then go back to sleep. It feels pretty powerful being in the center of 5-10 mobs being able to AoE with impunity (mostly) and there is very little they can retaliate with because they are either asleep or end drained. This combo NEEDS to be in the center of as many mobs as it can fit.
ThrillMill Posted July 5, 2019 Author Posted July 5, 2019 Electric Control is going to be my next Dom for sure. Thinking I might pair it with Martial just to try it out.
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