What are the current thoughts on Dark Melee/Super Reflexes?

[SemanticAntics]

I had a DM/SR Scrapper back on live that I remember enjoying, but I don't think I've touched Scrappers in years. Many of the builds and threads I found when searching for this combination are quite old now and I'm not sure how the various changes have affected this pairing. I'm in my mid-20s and looking to start slotting IOs, and I'd appreciate some advice.

 

I plan to build for defense (no sense playing /SR without softcapped defenses, right?) and recharge. Is that enough, or should I have other goals as well? Are there any particular powers or quirks I should be aware of with this combination?

 

Thanks in advance.

[Uncle Shags]

Amazing combo. Giving SR a heal is game breaking. 

[aethereal]

Dark melee does bad damage, SR doesn't need the to-hit debuffs, everyone can get plenty durable.  This is a combo that trades lots of performance ceiling for an easier levelling experience.

[venetiasilver]

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[SomeGuy]

11 hours ago, aethereal said:

Dark melee does bad damage, SR doesn't need the to-hit debuffs, everyone can get plenty durable.  This is a combo that trades lots of performance ceiling for an easier levelling experience.

 

 

This. SR is a good set. Really good set. Dark Melee? In terms of performance? Not so much. Not to say it isn't a lot of fun (easily one of my favs), but if you can't ignore performance, it does not have it.

[Uncle Shags]

If you're just looking for pure damage look elsewhere. But if you want to trade a little damage for a ridiculous amount of survivability, DM/SR is my pick.