Dark/Dark Build

[FrankyMagic]

Hey folks, so I finally made a Dark Controller and I'm having lots of fun with it, I'm just about to come up to level 10 and I'm thinking on swapping my build around so here's what I'm thinking thus far... Haven't really thought about enhancements yet either so any advice there would also be appreciated. 🙂 Many thanks! 😄

 

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Doctor Voidberg: Level 49 Magic Controller
Primary Power Set: Darkness Control
Secondary Power Set: Darkness Affinity
Power Pool: Flight
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Dark Grasp -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Twilight Grasp -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Living Shadows -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Tar Patch -- Empty(A)
Level 6: Possess -- Empty(A)
Level 8: Darkest Night -- Empty(A)
Level 10: Howling Twilight -- Empty(A)
Level 12: Heart of Darkness -- Empty(A)
Level 14: Fly -- Empty(A)
Level 16: Shadow Fall -- Empty(A)
Level 18: Haunt -- Empty(A)
Level 20: Fade -- Empty(A)
Level 22: Fearsome Stare -- Empty(A)
Level 24: Air Superiority -- Empty(A)
Level 26: Shadow Field -- Empty(A)
Level 28: Soul Absorption -- Empty(A)
Level 30: Afterburner -- Empty(A)
Level 32: Umbra Beast -- Empty(A)
Level 35: Black Hole -- Empty(A)
Level 38: Dark Servant -- Empty(A)
Level 41: Dark Consumption -- Empty(A)
Level 44: Dark Obliteration -- Empty(A)
Level 47: Soul Drain -- Empty(A)
Level 49: Summon Seer -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Containment
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 -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- Empty(A)
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[Draugrok]

I have a build similar to this, but I really need help with slotting.  Anyone with more knowledge of tier sets would be wonderful.  Also, what's a good Lore incarnate for a Dark/dark controller?

[Carnifax]

If you're talking relatively cheap and aiming for recharge 1st (which seems sensible because both Darks like recharge) sets like Dark Watchers Despair in some -ToHit powers (Fearsome stare, Darkest Night and Dark Servant for sure) and Basilaks Gaze in holds are good. Expedient Reinforcements in Haunt and Doggie. Replace with purps and ATOs if youve got cash. 

 

LOTG in every +Def power going too obviously. Probably worth picking up maneuvers for it too if possible (replace Air Sup maybe?). Shadow Fall is a good place for the Resist uniques. 

 

Also dont be afraid to frankenslot where it makes most sense. Soul Absorb I feel works better frankenslotted to max out recharge and grant decent Regen & recovery rather than worrying about a set bonus in there.

 

Im running Illusion / Dark but a fair number of things translate across to Dark Control pretty well. My build (level 49 now and close to perma PA and Fade) was posted here : 

 

Edited September 1, 2019 by Carnifax

[Ruby Rocket]

My piloting skills kind of suck, so I generally stick to running and jumping.  But this is one I've been playing around with.  I'm about half done slotting it in game, so I can't speak to it's effectiveness just yet.  

 

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Level 50 Magic Controller
Primary Power Set: Darkness Control
Secondary Power Set: Darkness Affinity
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Primal Forces Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Dark Grasp -- Apc-Dmg(A), Apc-Dmg/Rchg(3), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), Apc-Acc/Rchg(5), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(5), Apc-Dam%(7)
Level 1: Twilight Grasp -- TchoftheN-Heal(A), TchoftheN-Heal/HP/Regen/Rchg(7), TchoftheN-Acc/Heal(9), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(9), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
Level 2: Living Shadows -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(11), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(13), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(13), PstBls-Dam%(15), CldSns-%Dam(15)
Level 4: Tar Patch -- ImpSwf-Dam%(A)
Level 6: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 8: Fearsome Stare -- SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(A), SprWiloft-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(17), SprWiloft-EndRdx/Rchg(19), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(19), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(21)
Level 10: Darkest Night -- DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(A), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb(21)
Level 12: Heart of Darkness -- ScrDrv-Dam%(A), Arm-Dam%(23), Obl-%Dam(23), CldSns-%Dam(25), SprWiloft-Rchg/Dmg%(25), Erd-%Dam(27)
Level 14: Tactics -- GssSynFr--Build%(A)
Level 16: Shadow Fall -- ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(27), ShlWal-Def(29), GldArm-3defTpProc(29), GldArm-End/Res(31), GldArm-ResDam(31)
Level 18: Haunt -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(31), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(33), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(33), CldSns-%Dam(34)
Level 20: Howling Twilight -- PstBls-Dam%(A), JvlVll-Dam%(34), ImpSwf-Dam%(34)
Level 22: Fade -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(36), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(36), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(36), LucoftheG-Def(37), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(37)
Level 24: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 26: Shadow Field -- UnbCns-Dam%(A), GldNet-Dam%(37), SprOvrPrs-Rchg/Energy Font(39)
Level 28: Soul Absorption -- Prv-Heal/Rchg(A), CldSns-%Dam(39), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(39), PrfShf-EndMod/Acc(40), PrfShf-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(40), PrfShf-Acc/Rchg(40)
Level 30: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 32: Umbra Beast -- SlbAll-Dmg(A), CldSns-%Dam(42), SlbAll-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(42), SlbAll-Acc/Rchg(42), SlbAll-Dmg/EndRdx(43), SlbAll-Build%(43)
Level 35: Conserve Power -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 38: Dark Servant -- TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(A), TchoftheN-Acc/Heal(43), TraoftheH-Dam%(45), SphIns-Acc/ToHitDeb(45), CldSns-%Dam(45)
Level 41: Energy Torrent -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(46), PstBls-Dmg/Rng(46), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(46), PstBls-Dam%(48), JvlVll-Dam%(48)
Level 44: Temp Invulnerability -- UnbGrd-Max HP%(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(48), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(50)
Level 47: Power Boost -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Containment 
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 -- HO:Micro(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run 
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(17)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A)
Level 50: Void Core Final Judgement 
Level 50: Carnival Radial Superior Ally 
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve 
Level 0: Portal Jockey 
Level 0: Task Force Commander 
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion 
Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon 
Level 50: Degenerative Core Flawless Interface 
Level 50: Support Core Embodiment 
Level 50: Clarion Radial Epiphany 

 

 

 

This one below with PSI Mastery is one that I farm +4/8 with.  My only real complaint is that I can't attack as much as I'd like, because my debuffs come around so quickly.  I'd say it's my "all around" solo build.  It doesn't really excel in any one area, but it'll keep you running and gunning.  I love having Mez protection, so you'll see it as a common theme in my toons.

 

 

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Level 50 Magic Controller
Primary Power Set: Darkness Control
Secondary Power Set: Darkness Affinity
Power Pool: Sorcery
Power Pool: Leadership
Power Pool: Leaping
Power Pool: Speed
Ancillary Pool: Psionic Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Shadowy Binds -- GldJvl-Acc/Dmg(A), GldJvl-Dam/Rech(3), GldJvl-Acc/Dmg/End/Rech(3), GldJvl-Dam%(5), GldJvl-Acc/End/Rech(5), GldJvl-Dam/End/Rech(7)
Level 1: Twilight Grasp -- TchoftheN-Heal(A), TchoftheN-Heal/HP/Regen/Rchg(7), TchoftheN-Acc/Heal(9), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(9), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(11)
Level 2: Dark Grasp -- Apc-Dmg(A), Apc-Dmg/Rchg(11), Apc-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(13), Apc-Acc/Rchg(13), Apc-Dmg/EndRdx(15), Apc-Dam%(15)
Level 4: Living Shadows -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(27), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(29), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(29), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(31), CldSns-%Dam(31)
Level 6: Tar Patch -- PcnoftheT-EndRdx/Rchg/Slow(A), ImpSwf-Dam%(31)
Level 8: Fearsome Stare -- GlmoftheA-Acc/Rchg(A), GlmoftheA-EndRdx/Fear(17), GlmoftheA-Acc/EndRdx(17), GlmoftheA-Acc/Fear/Rchg(25), GlmoftheA-Dam%(27)
Level 10: Darkest Night -- DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(A), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb(34)
Level 12: Mystic Flight -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A)
Level 14: Spirit Ward -- Heal-I(A)
Level 16: Shadow Fall -- ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(A), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(48), ShlWal-Def(48), UnbGrd-ResDam(48), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(50), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 18: Haunt -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(19), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(19), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(23), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(23), CldSns-%Dam(25)
Level 20: Rune of Protection -- GldArm-3defTpProc(A), GldArm-RechRes(21), GldArm-Res/Rech/End(21)
Level 22: Fade -- UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(A), UnbGrd-ResDam(36), UnbGrd-Rchg/ResDam(36), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(36), LucoftheG-Def(37), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(37)
Level 24: Howling Twilight -- JvlVll-Dam%(A)
Level 26: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 28: Soul Absorption -- Prv-Heal/Rchg(A), Prv-Heal(37), Prv-EndRdx/Rchg(39), PrfShf-EndMod/Acc(39), PrfShf-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(39), PrfShf-Acc/Rchg(40)
Level 30: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 32: Umbra Beast -- SlbAll-Dmg(A), GlmoftheA-Dam%(33), SlbAll-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SlbAll-Acc/Rchg(33), SlbAll-Dmg/EndRdx(34), SlbAll-Build%(34)
Level 35: Indomitable Will -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 38: Dark Servant -- TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(A), TchoftheN-Acc/Heal(40), SphIns-ToHitDeb(40), SphIns-Acc/ToHitDeb(42), CldSns-%Dam(42)
Level 41: Mind Over Body -- StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(A), UnbGrd-ResDam/EndRdx(42), UnbGrd-ResDam(43)
Level 44: Psionic Tornado -- PstBls-Acc/Dmg(A), PstBls-Dmg/EndRdx(45), PstBls-Dmg/Rchg(45), PstBls-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(45), PstBls-Dam%(46)
Level 47: Shadow Field -- SprWiloft-Rchg/Dmg%(A)
Level 49: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(50)
Level 1: Brawl -- Empty(A)
Level 1: Containment 
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 -- HO:Micro(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run 
Level 2: Swift -- Run-I(A)
Level 2: Health -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(43), Prv-Absorb%(43)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Jump-I(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(46), PrfShf-EndMod/Acc(46)
Level 50: Void Core Final Judgement 
Level 50: Carnival Radial Superior Ally 
Level 50: Support Core Embodiment 
Level 0: Freedom Phalanx Reserve 
Level 0: Portal Jockey 
Level 0: Task Force Commander 
Level 0: The Atlas Medallion 
Level 50: Spiritual Core Paragon 
Level 50: Degenerative Core Flawless Interface 
Level 50: Clarion Radial Epiphany