Dark/Psi

[Whitehaze]

Looking to see if anyone has a Dark/Psi build i can have a look at to see what direction i can build this toon out 

[The Trouble]

Here's mine.  For standard content, this thing is extremely durable.  Things to keep in mind:

• I avoided attacks that didn't have those sweet psionic blades for Rule of Cool (TM).  There's nothing wrong with the non-blade powers.
• Changes are coming soon for Cloak of Fear that look pretty darn good, but this build doesn't utilize that power.
• It's probably a bit pricey.  Check out the Market forums for some inf making strategies.

I think this build could be a great jumping-off point for flavoring to your personal taste.

 

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Formatted:

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Hero Tanker
Build plan made with Mids Reborn v3.7.11 rev. 2
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Primary powerset: Dark ArmorSecondary powerset: Psionic MeleePool powerset (#1): FightingPool powerset (#2): FlightPool powerset (#3): LeapingPool powerset (#4): ConcealmentEpic powerset: Psionic Mastery

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Powers taken:

Level 1: Dark Embrace
A: Unbreakable Guard: Resistance11: Unbreakable Guard: Resistance/Endurance11: Unbreakable Guard: RechargeTime/Resistance13: Unbreakable Guard: +Max HP

Level 1: Psi Blade
A: Superior Might of the Tanker: Accuracy/Damage13: Superior Might of the Tanker: Damage/Recharge15: Superior Might of the Tanker: Accuracy/Damage/Recharge15: Superior Might of the Tanker: Damage/Endurance/Recharge17: Superior Might of the Tanker: Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/Recharge17: Superior Might of the Tanker: Recharge/Chance for +Res(All)

Level 2: Murky Cloud
A: Unbreakable Guard: Resistance5: Unbreakable Guard: Resistance/Endurance5: Unbreakable Guard: Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime9: Titanium Coating: Resistance/Endurance47: Titanium Coating: Endurance

Level 4: Boxing
A: Superior Blistering Cold: Damage/Endurance/Accuracy/RechargeTime48: Superior Blistering Cold: Recharge/Chance for Hold

Level 6: Obsidian Shield
A: Unbreakable Guard: Resistance7: Unbreakable Guard: Resistance/Endurance7: Unbreakable Guard: Resistance/Endurance/RechargeTime9: Titanium Coating: Resistance/Endurance47: Titanium Coating: Endurance

Level 8: Dark Regeneration
A: Theft of Essence: Healing36: Theft of Essence: Healing/Recharge36: Theft of Essence: Accuracy/Healing37: Theft of Essence: Accuracy/Endurance/Healing37: Theft of Essence: Accuracy/Endurance/Recharge37: Theft of Essence: Chance for +Endurance

Level 10: Taunt
A: Perfect Zinger: Threat/Placate/Range

Level 12: Cloak of Darkness
A: Reactive Defenses: Defense/RechargeTime23: Reactive Defenses: Defense/Endurance/RechargeTime39: Reactive Defenses: Defense39: Reactive Defenses: Defense/Endurance40: Reactive Defenses: Endurance/RechargeTime40: Reactive Defenses: Scaling Resist Damage

Level 14: Fly
A: Blessing of the Zephyr: Knockback Reduction (4 points)

Level 16: Psi Blade Sweep
A: Superior Avalanche: Accuracy/Damage19: Superior Avalanche: Damage/Endurance19: Superior Avalanche: Accuracy/Damage/Endurance21: Superior Gauntleted Fist: Accuracy/Damage21: Superior Gauntleted Fist: Damage/RechargeTime46: Superior Gauntleted Fist: Accuracy/Damage/RechargeTime

Level 18: Tough
A: Steadfast Protection: Resistance/+Def 3%23: Gladiator's Armor: TP Protection +3% Def (All)43: Gladiator's Armor: Resistance/Rech/End43: Gladiator's Armor: Resistance

Level 20: Weave
A: Luck of the Gambler: Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed42: Shield Wall: Defense/Endurance42: Shield Wall: Defense/Endurance/Recharge42: Shield Wall: Defense43: Shield Wall: +Res (Teleportation), +5% Res (All)

Level 22: Combat Jumping
A: Luck of the Gambler: Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed36: Kismet: Accuracy +6%

Level 24: Death Shroud
A: Scirocco's Dervish: Accuracy/Damage25: Scirocco's Dervish: Damage/Endurance25: Scirocco's Dervish: Accuracy/Damage/Endurance27: Superior Gauntleted Fist: Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime27: Superior Gauntleted Fist: Accuracy/Damage/Endurance/RechargeTime34: Superior Gauntleted Fist: RechargeTime/+Absorb

Level 26: Soul Transfer
A: Preventive Medicine: Chance for +Absorb

Level 28: Greater Psi Blade
A: Superior Blistering Cold: Accuracy/Damage29: Superior Blistering Cold: Damage/Endurance29: Superior Blistering Cold: Accuracy/Damage/Endurance31: Superior Blistering Cold: Accuracy/Damage/Recharge31: Hecatomb: Damage31: Hecatomb: Chance of Damage(Negative)

Level 30: Mass Levitate
A: Scirocco's Dervish: Accuracy/Damage33: Scirocco's Dervish: Damage/Endurance33: Scirocco's Dervish: Accuracy/Damage/Endurance33: Fury of the Gladiator: Chance for Res Debuff34: Fury of the Gladiator: Accuracy/Damage34: Fury of the Gladiator: Accuracy/Damage/End/Rech

Level 32: Stealth
A: Luck of the Gambler: Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed

Level 35: Dominate
A: Superior Winter's Bite: Accuracy/Damage40: Superior Winter's Bite: Damage/Endurance/Accuracy/RechargeTime45: Superior Winter's Bite: Accuracy/Damage/Endurance45: Superior Winter's Bite: Accuracy/Damage/Recharge46: Decimation: Chance of Build Up49: Decimation: Damage/Endurance

Level 38: Harmonic Mind
A: Performance Shifter: EndMod39: Performance Shifter: Chance for +End

Level 41: Hover
A: Luck of the Gambler: Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed49: Winter's Gift: Slow Resistance (20%)

Level 44: Psionic Tornado
A: Superior Frozen Blast: Accuracy/Damage45: Superior Frozen Blast: Accuracy/Damage/Endurance46: Superior Frozen Blast: Damage/Endurance

Level 47: Concentration
A: Gaussian's Synchronized Fire-Control: Chance for Build Up

Level 49: Evasive Maneuvers
A: Luck of the Gambler: Defense/Increased Global Recharge Speed

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Inherents:

Level 1: Gauntlet

Level 1: Brawl
A: Invention: Accuracy

Level 1: Sprint
A: Invention: Endurance Reduction

Level 2: Rest
A: Invention: Interrupt Reduction

Level 1: Swift
A: Invention: Flight Speed

Level 1: Hurdle
A: Invention: Jumping

Level 1: Health
A: Miracle: +Recovery3: Numina's Convalesence: +Regeneration/+Recovery48: Panacea: +Hit Points/Endurance

Level 1: Stamina
A: Performance Shifter: EndMod3: Performance Shifter: Chance for +End

Level 1: Insight

Level 14: Afterburner

 

 

 

 

Shadowmind Tanker (Dark Armor - Psionic Melee).mbd

[Whitehaze]

Looks awesome thanks, and I like that u went for only the psi blades for the Rule of Cool lol. I had the same thought when i choice the set. Its a good building off point, and what slots i should be putting things into 

[The Trouble]

On 6/1/2025 at 7:33 PM, Whitehaze said:

Looks awesome thanks, and I like that u went for only the psi blades for the Rule of Cool lol. I had the same thought when i choice the set. Its a good building off point, and what slots i should be putting things into 

I have one more warning: This is not a level-up build.  It's better to respec into. Unless you pick up some freebie attacks from the START vendor, you'll only have 3 attacks (including Brawl) until level 16 if you follow this to the letter.

 

I noticed you're new to Homecoming, but I don't know how new you are to City of Heroes, so I figured I should clarify a bit more.

[Warshades]

A slightly different, high positional defense take on dark armor. Also extremely costly and not a level up build. To be clear, DA is not a defensive set and it will get easily stripped against mobs that do -def, but should be even more bulky against mobs that don't debuff your defense. Additionally if you're on a team with supports that can further boost defense, you'll get some cushion before you start encountering cascading defense failure. Stuck with the psi blade team that @The Trouble did, also agree that it looks awesome. 

Tanker (Dark Armor - Psionic Melee).mbd