Help with Storm/Elec Defender Build

[N08LE]

I'm working on a defender who is Storm/Lightning but feel like I need help with the build plan. I don't like the extreme vulnerability to Psi/Tox and the negative endurance with all toggles on (not an extreme issue as some of the toggles would only be for debuffing tough fights or other situational times). Primarily hoping for a potent character that can hold its own solo, but still makes a good contribution to a team. I'm trying to build with priorities of Survivability/DPS/Support/Power Efficiency/Maneuverability. Below is what I have so far

Umbral Maelstrom - Defender (Storm Summoning - Water Blast).mbd

[MoonSheep]

i’d recommend looking into an elec blast sentinel, i think it will meet what you’re looking for. the defender AT and its characteristics work against what you’re looking for

 

a sentinel will give you higher damage and a much better ability to build defense for the attack:shield playstyle you’re looking for

 

or, consider rolling a corrupter for higher damage output

 

defenders specialise in having the most potent buffs and debuffs, skipping things like freezing rain which is the primary power of storm would be a really sub optimal choice. elec blast on a defender also has a great potential for endurance drain which is also a missed opportunity

[Uun]

• Don't skip Freezing Rain. It's a core power due to its massive -res debuff. It doesn't need more than 2 recharge IOs or 3 pieces of a Defense Debuff set.
• There's no reason to take both Charged Bolts and Lightning Bolt. Pick one.
• Panacea +hp/end shouldn't be slotted in O2 Boost. It needs to be in an active power. Preventive Medicine +absorb doesn't, so consider swapping Panacea to Health and Preventive to O2 Boost.
• Add 2 resist IOs to Steamy Mist. The F/C/E resist is substantial and worth enhancing.
• 5 slots in Hover isn't worth it. Redeploy those slots elsewhere.
• Short Circuit is an end drain power (the damage is minimal). Slot an End Mod set.
• Hurricane should be slotted with a ToHit Debuff set (including end red). Be aware that KB>KD doesn't work on the power's repel component.
• Slot Snow Storm with 1 end red and call it a day. It's a skippable power and you won't use it much at higher levels.
• Slot Tornado with 4-5 Expedient Reinforcement (excluding the resist bonus, which does nothing for you) plus a KB>KD.
• Tesla Cage is a hold and end drain (the damage is minimal). Slot for one of those. 
• Lightning Storm needs 5-6 slots (and not Salvo, which caps at lvl 25).
• The Edict of the Master defense bonus in Voltaic Sentinel does nothing for you (you have not pets that can take advantage of it). VS is a toggle and needs end reduction.
• Drop the 2nd slot in Kick.
• Soul Transfer doesn't require acc (it's autohit).
• Spirit Drain requires acc.
• You skipped the Steadfast Protection and Gladiator's Armor +def uniques.

[Meknomancer]

4 hours ago, N08LE said:

I'm working on a defender who is Storm/Lightning but feel like I need help with the build plan. I don't like the extreme vulnerability to Psi/Tox and the negative endurance with all toggles on (not an extreme issue as some of the toggles would only be for debuffing tough fights or other situational times). Primarily hoping for a potent character that can hold its own solo, but still makes a good contribution to a team. I'm trying to build with priorities of Survivability/DPS/Support/Power Efficiency/Maneuverability. Below is what I have so far

Umbral Maelstrom - Defender (Storm Summoning - Water Blast).mbd 43.37 kB · 4 downloads

 

One of the fun combos. Tried as a corr too but the fender version feels better. Safer at least. Its an old build and needed recovery serums before i got ageless but its got good survivability. Probably needs some work, you can get way more damage out of it by sacrificing ranged defences and the interface isn't great but it was a ton of fun while i played it.

STORM ELEC - Defender (Storm Summoning - Electrical Blast).mbd