Brute Dark Melee/Willpower Build

[TheShooter36]

This is an adaptation of my WP/DM Tanker build, premise is pretty much same. Be incredibly tanky. However this time, the build also includes hasten and leans on more damage

 

Pros:

High Defense

Almost hardcap S/L resists

High Damage

Crazy amounts of regen and HP

 

Cons:

Low resists to E/N/C/F/T

Lack of travel power

Cost

 

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Shrouds of Darkness Brute Edition: Level 50 Magic Brute

Primary Power Set: Dark Melee

Secondary Power Set: Willpower

Power Pool: Leadership

Power Pool: Speed

Power Pool: Fighting

Power Pool: Leaping

Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

 

Villain Profile:

Level 1: Shadow Punch -- KntCmb-Acc/Dmg(A), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(3), KntCmb-Dmg/Rchg(3), KntCmb-Dmg/EndRdx(7)

Level 1: High Pain Tolerance -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A), GldArm-3defTpProc(5), Ags-Psi/Status(5), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(7)

Level 2: Mind Over Body -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(9), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(9), UnbGrd-EndRdx/Rchg(11)

Level 4: Fast Healing -- DctWnd-Rchg(A), DctWnd-Heal(13), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(13), DctWnd-Heal/Rchg(15), DctWnd-EndRdx/Rchg(15), DctWnd-Heal/EndRdx(17)

Level 6: Shadow Maul -- SprBrtFur-Rech/Fury(A), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(17), SprBrtFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(19), SprBrtFur-Dmg/Rchg(21), SprBrtFur-Acc/Dmg(21)

Level 8: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), RedFrt-Def/EndRdx(23), RedFrt-Def(23)

Level 10: Siphon Life -- NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(A), NmnCnv-Heal(25), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx/Rchg(25), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(27), NmnCnv-EndRdx/Rchg(27)

Level 12: Taunt -- PrfZng-Taunt/Rchg(A)

Level 14: Indomitable Will -- Rct-EndRdx/Rchg(A), Rct-ResDam%(29), Rct-Def(29), Rct-Def/EndRdx(31), Rct-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31), Rct-Def/Rchg(36)

Level 16: Rise to the Challenge -- Prv-Absorb%(A), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(31), Prv-Heal/Rchg(33), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(33), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(33), Prv-Heal(34)

Level 18: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(34)

Level 20: Quick Recovery -- PrfShf-End%(A), EffAdp-EndMod(37)

Level 22: Boxing -- Mk'Bit-Dam%(A)

Level 24: Tough -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(39), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(39), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(39)

Level 26: Weave -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(40), LucoftheG-Def(40)

Level 28: Heightened Senses -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), Rct-Def(36), Rct-Def/EndRdx(36)

Level 30: Soul Drain -- GssSynFr--Build%(A), GssSynFr--ToHit/EndRdx(42), GssSynFr--Rchg/EndRdx(42), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg/EndRdx(43), GssSynFr--ToHit/Rchg(43), GssSynFr--ToHit(43)

Level 32: Midnight Grasp -- TchofDth-Dam%(A), TchofDth-Acc/Dmg(45), TchofDth-Dmg/EndRdx(45), TchofDth-Dmg/Rchg(45), TchofDth-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46), TchofDth-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(46)

Level 35: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(37), LucoftheG-Def(37)

Level 38: Smite -- SprUnrFur-Rchg/+Regen/+End(A), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprUnrFur-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(42), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(46), SprUnrFur-Acc/Dmg(50)

Level 41: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)

Level 44: Soul Tentacles -- PstBls-Dam%(A)

Level 47: Darkest Night -- DarWtcDsp-Slow%(A), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(48), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb(48), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/Rchg(50)

Level 49: Vengeance -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A)

Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)

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 1: Fury

Level 1: Sprint -- Empty(A)

Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)

Level 4: Ninja Run

Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)

Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(48), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(50)

Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)

Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), EffAdp-EndMod(11), PrfShf-EndMod(34)

Level 50: Ion Core Final Judgement

Level 50: Diamagnetic Core Flawless Interface

Level 50: Cimeroran Core Superior Ally

Level 50: Rebirth Radial Epiphany

Level 50: Assault Core Embodiment

Level 50: Resilient Core Paragon

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Set Bonus Totals:

• 13% DamageBuff(Smashing)
  
• 13% DamageBuff(Lethal)
  
• 13% DamageBuff(Fire)
  
• 13% DamageBuff(Cold)
  
• 13% DamageBuff(Energy)
  
• 13% DamageBuff(Negative)
  
• 13% DamageBuff(Toxic)
  
• 13% DamageBuff(Psionic)
  
• 23.5% Defense(Smashing)
  
• 23.5% Defense(Lethal)
  
• 7.25% Defense(Fire)
  
• 7.25% Defense(Cold)
  
• 7.25% Defense(Energy)
  
• 7.25% Defense(Negative)
  
• 6% Defense(Psionic)
  
• 27.88% Defense(Melee)
  
• 8.5% Defense(Ranged)
  
• 8.5% Defense(AoE)
  
• 75% Enhancement(RechargeTime)
  
• 10% Enhancement(Heal)
  
• 12.5% Enhancement(Max EnduranceDiscount)
  
• 15% SpeedFlying
  
• GrantPower Preventive Medicine (10% chance, if Scourge)
  
• 354.2 HP (23.63%) HitPoints
  
• 15% JumpHeight
  
• 15% SpeedJumping
  
• MezResist(Confused) 67.5%
  
• MezResist(Held) 67.5%
  
• MezResist(Immobilized) 67.5%
  
• MezResist(Sleep) 67.5%
  
• MezResist(Stunned) 67.5%
  
• MezResist(Terrorized) 67.5%
  
• 9% (0.15 End/sec) Recovery
  
• 48% (3 HP/sec) Regeneration
  
• 26.75% Resistance(Smashing)
  
• 26.75% Resistance(Lethal)
  
• 14% Resistance(Fire)
  
• 14% Resistance(Cold)
  
• 11% Resistance(Energy)
  
• 11% Resistance(Negative)
  
• 8.75% Resistance(Toxic)
  
• 0% Resistance(Smashing)
  
• 0% Resistance(Lethal)
  
• 0% Resistance(Fire)
  
• 0% Resistance(Cold)
  
• 0% Resistance(Energy)
  
• 0% Resistance(Negative)
  
• 0% Resistance(Toxic)
  
• 0% Resistance(Psionic)
  
• 13.75% Resistance(Psionic)
  
• 15% SpeedRunning
  
• 1 Null
  

 

 

Note: Vengeance is used as LotG mule and can be swapped for Superspeed if you dont mind taking a hit at recharge.

 

[Snarky]

I believe you will find Dark Melee/Invul to be way tougher with the same slotting, or tweak it for even more performance.  Dark Melee and Willpower have no Synergy.  Dark Melee gives attacks that give health and endurance, which Willpower does not need.  The Recharge bonus you put in will not affect Willpowers Uber Buff Tier 9, nothing does.  With Invulnerability you have tougher armors, def debuff resistance, and the global Rech brings your tier 9 around faster, also brings the heals and end recovery faster which Invul + Fighting armors need.  Invul is an end hog as we all know.  The Synergy between DM/Inv is truly neat.

[BelleSorciere]

To-Hit debuffs on Dark Melee attacks

 

Shadow Punch, Smite, Shadow Maul, Siphon Life, midnight Grasp: -5.63%

Touch of Fear: -11.25%

 

To say Dark Melee has no synergy with Willpower is not entirely accurate. Dark Melee makes things hit less frequently. I love DM/Invuln, but DM/WP is pretty nice.

 

 

[Gobbledygook]

  Dark Melee and Willpower have no Synergy.  Dark Melee gives attacks that give health and endurance, which Willpower does not need.

 

I'm sorry, but I take issue with this. All of DM's attacks apply -tohit, as does RttC. Siphon life give Wp the one thing it doesn't have, a self heal. Yes, the regen in /WP is great, but it can, and does get overwhelmed at times. If one were to look on the old forums, there are more than a couple of guides that combined these two powersets. As far as  /Wp's Tier 9 being "uber", it is far from that, which is why when you look at most builds, people don't take it.