Advice on how I should slot my energy/shield brute to be effective

[KindofaLegend]

I'm a noob and I keep hearing there is no way to make this build viable, but I am trying to earn as much influence and merits as possible. Are there any possible builds with IO sets that may make this set viable or strong to farm at least? I picked the wrong power sets for a farming build I guess....

[subbacultchas]

This is the controller forum. It might be better placed in the one for Brutes.

[KindofaLegend]

Thank you!