Noob here, can someone help me with a good solo brute build

[Muyke]

I had fun with a Claws/Regen Brute a while back, I'm a massive noob when it comes to builds. 

 

Does anyone with experience have a recommendation for a good solo build?

 

I'd like something with DM/Claws/SS as the primary.

 

Or would a tanker be better? Thanks to anyone taking the time to respond.

[Doc Spectre]

Dark Melee works particularly well with secondary set that have a decent defence component like Invulnerability, Shield, SR, Energy Aura, Stone and Ice. Personally I like Dark Melee/ Invulnerability, it makes a very sturdy solo combination.

The to-hit debuff secondary effect from Dark Melee synergies well with the defensive sets.

[Muyke]

13 minutes ago, Doc Spectre said:

Dark Melee works particularly well with secondary set that have a decent defence component like Invulnerability, Shield, SR, Energy Aura, Stone and Ice. Personally I like Dark Melee/ Invulnerability, it makes a very sturdy solo combination.

The to-hit debuff secondary effect from Dark Melee synergies well with the defensive sets.

Thanks for the tip!

[aethereal]

14 hours ago, Doc Spectre said:

Dark Melee works particularly well with secondary set that have a decent defence component like Invulnerability, Shield, SR, Energy Aura, Stone and Ice. Personally I like Dark Melee/ Invulnerability, it makes a very sturdy solo combination.

The to-hit debuff secondary effect from Dark Melee synergies well with the defensive sets.

 

This might be good advice for the OP as a newbie, but be aware that the -to-hit from Dark eventually becomes largely redundant on a dedicated defense set, as you hit softcap without needing to rely on Dark.

 

That said, if you're at a point in your play where you aren't going deep on set bonuses, the synergy is real.

[Troo]

22 hours ago, Muyke said:

I'd like something with DM/Claws/SS as the primary.

 

There are lots of classic Brute combos. Some straight forward options for 'good solo build':

 

Dark Melee / Shield Defense or Super Reflexes

Claws / Super Reflexes

Super Strength / Invulnerability or Shield Defense or Fiery Aura

• Super Strength / Fiery Aura is a classic way to learn brooting. (Level 24 and level 26 opening Burn and Foot Stomp)
• Invulnerability and Shield can be tougher

 

Spoiler

Just my opinions for newer folks looking to Broot:

 

Primary Power Sets (good straight forward colored)

Battle Axe
Broad Sword
Claws
Dark Melee
Dual Blades
Electrical Melee
Energy Melee
Fiery Melee
Ice Melee
Katana
Kinetic Melee
Martial Arts
Psionic Melee
Radiation Melee
Savage Melee
Spines
Staff Fighting
Stone Melee
Street Justice
Super Strength
Titan Weapons
War Mace

 

Secondary Power Sets (good straight forward colored, a little more involved colored)

Bio Armor
Dark Armor
Electric Armor
Energy Aura
Fiery Aura
Ice Armor
Invulnerability
Radiation Armor
Regeneration
Shield Defense
Stone Armor
Super Reflexes
Willpower

 

[Muyke]

Thank you everyone!

[arcane]

The only reasons to play a Brute over another superior melee AT are:

 

(1) To play the tankiest type of /Energy Aura available 

(2) To play the tankiest type of /Regeneration available 

(3) To play the scrappiest type of Super Strength/ available 

 

If none of these three options describes your primary intent, play a different melee AT.

Edited May 17 by arcane

[Maelwys]

34 minutes ago, arcane said:

(2) To play the tankiest type of /Regeneration available 

 

Although this one might be a stretch, as if you're prepared to put up with using a Blast set (rather than a Wallop one) then the Sentinel implementation of /Regen will likely win out... 😜