Elec/rad tanker or shield/ss next?

[Rhymere]

As the title says I just finished a char and looking to feed my altitus! I'm looking at elec/rad tanker for mothership raids, or shield/ss for general content.

[SeraphimKensai]

I have an elec armor/rad melee on a brute  and it's alright, and can work well for MSRs if that's your thing.

 

I also have an ss/sd brute, but the biggest issue is the defense tax on rate drops for defense based toons. Its something you have to either prepare for with inspiration use or barrier/demonic/melee radial or build around with sets.

 

Either toon can be fun though.

[Thraxen]

Shield/ss. It’s super fun. The rage crash isn’t bad at all on a tank as your defense will be super high and can take the hit. Also, hurl is bad ass with shield. Toon only uses one hand instead of two. 

[Rhymere]

Looking like it's gonna be shield/ss thinking a 40's era type super hero named Bomber Run