Looking for Feedback - Bio Armor/Spines

[MasterTang]

Hey all,

 

This is my first shot at a tank since live. I haven't played Bio Armor much yet, but figured it would benefit from generally well-rounded Def/Res/HP with the Regen being the icing on the cake. The primary goal of this build is survivability and keeping aggro. I would like think to be as durable as possible, so cost is not a concern.

 

Looking forward to some constructive criticism and any ideas as to the best place to put this last slot.

 

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Crawler: Level 50 Mutation Tanker

Primary Power Set: Bio Armor

Secondary Power Set: Spines

Power Pool: Speed

Power Pool: Fighting

Ancillary Pool: Energy Mastery

 

Hero Profile:

Level 1: Hardened Carapace -- UnbGrd-ResDam(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(3), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(3), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(5), GldArm-3defTpProc(7), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(7)

Level 1: Barb Swipe -- SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg(A), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx(40), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40), SprBlsCol-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(43), SprBlsCol-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(48), SprBlsCol-Rchg/HoldProc(50)

Level 2: Inexhaustible -- PrfShf-End%(A), NmnCnv-Heal(43), NmnCnv-Heal/EndRdx(46), NmnCnv-Heal/Rchg(48)

Level 4: Environmental Modification -- LucoftheG-Def(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(9), LucoftheG-Rchg+(9), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(15)

Level 6: Spine Burst -- Arm-Dam%(A), Arm-Dmg/EndRdx(17), Arm-Dmg(37), Arm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(39), Arm-Dmg/Rchg(39)

Level 8: Adaptation

Level 10: Ablative Carapace -- Pnc-Heal(A), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux(11), Pnc-EndRdx/Rchg(11), Pnc-Heal/Rchg(13), Pnc-Heal/EndRedux/Rchg(13)

Level 12: Evolving Armor -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(19), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(21), UnbGrd-Max HP%(36)

Level 14: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(15)

Level 16: Ripper -- SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg(A), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(17), SprGntFis-Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(19), SprGntFis-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx/Rchg(23), SprGntFis-Rchg/+Absorb(25), SprMghoft-Rchg/Res%(37)

Level 18: DNA Siphon -- Erd-Dmg/Rchg(A), Erd-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(25), Erd-%Dam(36), TchoftheN-Heal(48), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(50)

Level 20: Build Up -- RctRtc-ToHit(A), RctRtc-ToHit/Rchg(21)

Level 22: Super Speed -- EndRdx-I(A)

Level 24: Kick -- FrcFdb-Rechg%(A)

Level 26: Genetic Contamination -- ScrDrv-Dam%(A), ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx(27), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(27)

Level 28: Impale -- SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg(A), SprWntBit-Dmg/Rchg(29), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(29), SprWntBit-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SprWntBit-Dmg/EndRdx/Acc/Rchg(33), SprWntBit-Rchg/SlowProc(50)

Level 30: Tough -- RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx(A), RctArm-ResDam/Rchg(31), RctArm-ResDam(31), RctArm-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(31)

Level 32: Taunt -- PrfZng-Taunt(A), PrfZng-Taunt/Rchg(33), PrfZng-Taunt/Rchg/Rng(34), PrfZng-Acc/Rchg(34), PrfZng-Taunt/Rng(34), PrfZng-Dam%(36)

Level 35: Quills -- ScrDrv-Dmg/EndRdx(A), ScrDrv-Dam%(37), ScrDrv-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(40)

Level 38: Weave -- LucoftheG-Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(39)

Level 41: Throw Spines -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(42), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(42), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(43)

Level 44: Parasitic Aura -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/EndRdx(45), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(45), Prv-Heal/Rchg(45), Prv-Heal/Rchg/EndRdx(46), Prv-Absorb%(46)

Level 47: Focused Accuracy -- EndRdx-I(A)

Level 49: Physical Perfection -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A)

Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)

Level 1: Gauntlet

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: Sprint -- UnbLea-Stlth(A)

Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)

Level 4: Ninja Run

Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)

Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(5)

Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)

Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A)

Level 0: Task Force Commander

Level 0: Portal Jockey

Level 0: Vanguard Medal

Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve

Level 8: Defensive Adaptation

Level 8: Efficient Adaptation

Level 8: Offensive Adaptation

Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon

Level 50: Melee Core Embodiment

Level 50: Rebirth Core Epiphany

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[FUBARczar]

IMHO I think you are going to run into endurance issues in a sustained attack, like fast moving teams and AVs.  Especially if you ever turn focused accuracy on, that will turn you into a taunt-bot and not much more. 

 

Personally for me in my Bio/Spines experience (my 1st 50 and incarnate) recharge is really important since your click shields and heals are your lifeline. 

 

Also why more tanks don't have Darkest Night is a mystery.  I can Solo-tank STF Recluse with just inspirations.

 

Just so you have something to compare to, or get ideas of what you want or don't want here is what I run:

 

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[MasterTang]

IMHO I think you are going to run into endurance issues in a sustained attack, like fast moving teams and AVs.  Especially if you ever turn focused accuracy on, that will turn you into a taunt-bot and not much more. 

 

Personally for me in my Bio/Spines experience (my 1st 50 and incarnate) recharge is really important since your click shields and heals are your lifeline. 

 

Also why more tanks don't have Darkest Night is a mystery.  I can Solo-tank STF Recluse with just inspirations.

 

Just so you have something to compare to, or get ideas of what you want or don't want here is what I run:

 

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I greatly appreciate the feedback and a build for reference. I was really going off nothing, so any direction is valuable.

 

What does your attack chain look like? Something like Ripper>Throw Spines>Gloom?

 

Definitely liking a lot of what you do with your build, perma-hasten is always nice and the Psi def/res would probably come in handy. Soul Mastery also seems like a solid choice, Gloom seems to have pretty solid damage and Darkest Night seems well-suited for survivability. Any reason you didn't use the Panacea +HP/END in Inexhaustible instead of the End/Rech?

[Kruunch]

Agree about the endurance issues. Bio is a great set endurance wise, but you'll want to 3 slot Stamina with EndMod and Inexhaustible with 3 EndMod.

 

That makes you pretty much bullet proof endurance wise.

 

I run a Scrapper version of this build and can chain all day long with that basic setup.

[FUBARczar]

I greatly appreciate the feedback and a build for reference. I was really going off nothing, so any direction is valuable.

 

What does your attack chain look like? Something like Ripper>Throw Spines>Gloom?

 

Definitely liking a lot of what you do with your build, perma-hasten is always nice and the Psi def/res would probably come in handy. Soul Mastery also seems like a solid choice, Gloom seems to have pretty solid damage and Darkest Night seems well-suited for survivability. Any reason you didn't use the Panacea +HP/END in Inexhaustible instead of the End/Rech?

 

 

Yeah, attack chain goes something like that, Gloom is good to lead with too for the -to hit, also has good DPA

 

Darkest Night is solid, and underrated, I have solo-tanked Lord Recluse on STF, with just that and some inspirations.

 

Oh and the Panacea, was just an error, swap the End/Rech for the +HP/End