Dark/Dark/Souls Build Advice

[Draugrok]

Hey all.  My first 50 on Homecoming is my Dark/Dark controller but I have very little experience with slotting powers.  I've cobbled together a build looking at others and a few slotting guides, but I was hoping someone might give it a glance over in case there are any obvious flaws with it that could be fixed.  Any help is appreciated!

 

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Level 50 Magic Controller
Primary Power Set: Darkness Control
Secondary Power Set: Darkness Affinity
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Dark Grasp -- Lck-Acc/Hold(A), Lck-Acc/Rchg(7), Lck-Rchg/Hold(9), Lck-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(9), Lck-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(11), Lck-%Hold(11)
Level 1: Twilight Grasp -- TchoftheN-Heal(A), TchoftheN-%Dam(40), TchoftheN-Heal/HP/Regen/Rchg(43), TchoftheN-Acc/Heal(45), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(50), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 2: Living Shadows -- SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(A), SprWiloft-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(3), SprWiloft-EndRdx/Rchg(3), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(5), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(5)
Level 4: Tar Patch -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 6: Possess -- MlsIll-Dam%(A), MlsIll-Acc/Rchg(7), MlsIll-Acc/Conf/Rchg(40), MlsIll-Acc/EndRdx(46), MlsIll-Conf/Rng(46)
Level 8: Fearsome Stare -- GlmoftheA-Acc/Rchg(A), GlmoftheA-Acc/EndRdx(40), GlmoftheA-Fear/Rng(43), GlmoftheA-Acc/Fear/Rchg(43), GlmoftheA-Dam%(45)
Level 10: Darkest Night -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 12: Heart of Darkness -- Stp-EndRdx/Stun(A), Stp-Acc/Stun/Rchg(31), RzzDzz-Acc/Stun/Rchg(34), RzzDzz-Acc/EndRdx(37)
Level 14: Fly -- Frb-Stlth(A), Frb-Fly(15)
Level 16: Shadow Fall -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(17), LucoftheG-Def(17), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(19), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(19)
Level 18: Howling Twilight -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 20: Haunt -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(21), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(21), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(27), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(45)
Level 22: Fade -- Rct-Def/Rchg(A), Rct-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(23), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(23), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
Level 24: Hover -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel(25)
Level 26: Shadow Field -- GhsWdwEmb-Acc/Rchg(A), GhsWdwEmb-EndRdx/Hold(37), GhsWdwEmb-Acc/EndRdx(37), GhsWdwEmb-Hold/Rng(39), GhsWdwEmb-Acc/Hold/Rchg(39), GhsWdwEmb-Dam%(39)
Level 28: Soul Absorption -- PrfShf-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(A), PrfShf-Acc/Rchg(29), PrfShf-EndMod/Acc(29), PrfShf-EndMod/Rchg(31)
Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31)
Level 32: Umbra Beast -- SlbAll-Dmg(A), SlbAll-Dmg/Rchg(33), SlbAll-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SlbAll-Acc/Rchg(33), SlbAll-Dmg/EndRdx(34), SlbAll-Build%(34)
Level 35: Dark Embrace -- Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Ags-ResDam(36), Ags-EndRdx/Rchg(36), Ags-Psi/Status(46)
Level 38: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 41: Dark Servant -- CldSns-ToHitDeb(A), CldSns-Acc/ToHitDeb(42), CldSns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(42), CldSns-%Dam(42)
Level 44: Soul Drain -- Acc-I(A)
Level 47: Summon Seer -- CaltoArm-Acc/Rchg(A), CaltoArm-Acc/Dmg(48), CaltoArm-Dmg/EndRdx(48), CaltoArm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), CaltoArm-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(50)
Level 49: Afterburner -- Rct-ResDam%(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 -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(15)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(13), PrfShf-EndMod/Rchg(13)
Level 50: Nerve Radial Paragon 
Level 50: Void Core Final Judgement 
Level 50: Spectral Radial Flawless Interface 
Level 50: Carnival Radial Superior Ally 
Level 50: Ageless Core Epiphany 
Level 50: Support Core Embodiment 
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[Doc Ranger]

Here's what I run now. Total lockdown and safety in most +4/+8 missions. My EPP is Ice and is not min/max appropriate...it's thematic. But even with a crappy Ice pool the build rocks.

 

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

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Dark Grasp -- BslGaz-Acc/Hold(A), BslGaz-Acc/Rchg(3), BslGaz-Rchg/Hold(3), BslGaz-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(5), BslGaz-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(5)
Level 1: Twilight Grasp -- TchoftheN-Heal(A), TchoftheN-Heal/HP/Regen/Rchg(7), TchoftheN-Acc/Heal(7), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(9), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(9), TchoftheN-%Dam(39)
Level 2: Living Shadows -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(11), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(11), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(13), Rgn-Dmg/EndRdx(13), Rgn-Knock%(40)
Level 4: Hover -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 6: Darkest Night -- DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb(A), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/Rchg(15), DarWtcDsp-Rchg/EndRdx(15), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(17)
Level 8: Fearsome Stare -- SprOvrPrs-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(A), SprOvrPrs-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(17), SprOvrPrs-EndRdx/Rchg(19), SprOvrPrs-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(19), SprOvrPrs-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(40), SprOvrPrs-Rchg/Energy Font(40)
Level 10: Fly -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A)
Level 12: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(21)
Level 14: Tar Patch -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(25)
Level 16: Shadow Fall -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), LucoftheG-Def(25), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(27), Ksm-ToHit+(27), GldArm-3defTpProc(42), StdPrt-ResDam/Def+(42)
Level 18: Howling Twilight -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 20: Fade -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(29), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(29), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(31), LucoftheG-Def(42), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(43)
Level 22: Heart of Darkness -- SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(A), SprWiloft-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(43), SprWiloft-EndRdx/Rchg(43), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(45), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(45), SprWiloft-Rchg/Dmg%(45)
Level 24: Haunt -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(31), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(31), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(33)
Level 26: Shadow Field -- BslGaz-Acc/Hold(A), BslGaz-Acc/Rchg(33), BslGaz-Rchg/Hold(33), BslGaz-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(34), BslGaz-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(46)
Level 28: Soul Absorption -- Prv-Heal(A), Prv-Heal/Rchg(34), PrfShf-EndMod(34), PrfShf-EndMod/Rchg(36), EffAdp-EndMod(36), EffAdp-EndMod/Rchg(36)
Level 30: Combat Jumping -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), ShlWal-ResDam/Re TP(37), Rct-ResDam%(37)
Level 32: Umbra Beast -- EdcoftheM-Acc/Dmg(A), EdcoftheM-Dmg/EndRdx(37), EdcoftheM-Acc/EndRdx(39), EdcoftheM-Acc/Dmg/EndRdx(39), EdcoftheM-Dmg(46), EdcoftheM-PetDef(50)
Level 35: Maneuvers -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A)
Level 38: Dark Servant -- CldSns-ToHitDeb(A), CldSns-Acc/ToHitDeb(46), CldSns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(48), CldSns-%Dam(50)
Level 41: Hibernate -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 44: Frozen Armor -- LucoftheG-Def/Rchg+(A), Ags-Psi/Status(48), UnbGrd-Max HP%(48)
Level 47: Ice Storm -- Dtn-Dmg/Rchg(A), Dtn-Dmg/Rng(50)
Level 49: Possess -- MlsIll-Acc/Rchg(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 -- Clr-Stlth(A)
Level 2: Rest -- Empty(A)
Level 4: Ninja Run 
Level 2: Swift -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Health -- NmnCnv-Regen/Rcvry+(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(21)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-EndMod(A), PrfShf-End%(23), EffAdp-EndMod(23)
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Edited September 5, 2019 by Ice_Warden

[Draugrok]

How well does slotting Living Shadows for damage work for you?

 

Also I've seen some builds slot Possess well and then likes yours hardly at all.  Right now I don't use the power too often, I wonder if I'm missing something here?

[Onishiro]

https://imgur.com/a/mUrFd1S

 

As you can see here  Posses with it's default slot has an 8s Recharge, and Duration of 37.25s...  very easily stack-able out of the box.

Unless your chasing something specific from a confuse set for your overall set bonuses it's fine to just leave it a single and move on.

[Doc Ranger]

I don't really use it at all to be honest. Early levels it's a good distraction if you're solo but late game, if you're slotted then you don't need it.

 

Living shadows I have tried both ways...all Cloud Sense and all Dmg. When I saw that the To Hit Debuff of Living Shadows base was 7.5%...6 slotted with Cloud Sense it's 10.8%. Is it even noticeable with all the To Hit Debuffs you're throwing around? I say nay! So I tried it slotting for Damage. Base Damage is something like 11.93 whereas 6 slotted with Dmg sets is closer to 25. So Double. 

 

So to me, seeing the double dmg is easier for me to quantify than a 3% increase in To Hit Debuff. Especially when Fearsome Stare To Hit Debuff is double Living Shadows at 15%. 

 

So when you lead off with FS, then LS, Tar Patch and HoD….that mob isn't hitting anyone for a long time and isn't going anywhere for a long time. Any Bosses get the DN treatment for another 15% To Hit Debuff in a large radius. Then factor in SF and Fade for huge Def bonus and SA for another 10% To Hit Debuff…

 

Basically sitting inside a mob of 54s is like sleeping on a cloud 😉

Edited September 6, 2019 by Ice_Warden

[Draugrok]

Thanks for the feedback, made a few adjustments to my build that keeps me with perma-hasten and almost perma Seer as well.  

 

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962
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Level 50 Magic Controller
Primary Power Set: Darkness Control
Secondary Power Set: Darkness Affinity
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Dark Grasp -- Lck-Acc/Hold(A), Lck-Acc/Rchg(7), Lck-Rchg/Hold(9), Lck-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(9), Lck-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(11), Lck-%Hold(11)
Level 1: Twilight Grasp -- TchoftheN-Heal(A), TchoftheN-%Dam(40), TchoftheN-Heal/HP/Regen/Rchg(43), TchoftheN-Acc/Heal(45), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(50), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 2: Living Shadows -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(3), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(5), Rgn-Knock%(5)
Level 4: Tar Patch -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 6: Possess -- MlsIll-Dam%(A), MlsIll-Acc/Rchg(7), MlsIll-Acc/Conf/Rchg(40), MlsIll-Acc/EndRdx(46), MlsIll-Conf/Rng(46)
Level 8: Fearsome Stare -- Acc-I(A)
Level 10: Darkest Night -- DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/Rchg(A), DarWtcDsp-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(40), DarWtcDsp-Rchg/EndRdx(43), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(43), DarWtcDsp-Slow%(45)
Level 12: Heart of Darkness -- AbsAmz-Stun/Rchg(A), AbsAmz-Acc/Stun/Rchg(15), AbsAmz-Acc/Rchg(31), AbsAmz-EndRdx/Stun(34), AbsAmz-ToHitDeb%(37)
Level 14: Fly -- Frb-Fly(A)
Level 16: Shadow Fall -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(17), LucoftheG-Def(17), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(19), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(19), LucoftheG-Rchg+(36)
Level 18: Howling Twilight -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 20: Haunt -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(21), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(21), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(27), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(45)
Level 22: Fade -- ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(A), ShlWal-EndRdx/Rchg(23), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(23), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
Level 24: Hover -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel(25)
Level 26: Shadow Field -- SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(A), SprWiloft-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(37), SprWiloft-EndRdx/Rchg(37), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(39), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprWiloft-Rchg/Dmg%(39)
Level 28: Soul Absorption -- PrfShf-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(A), PrfShf-Acc/Rchg(29), PrfShf-EndMod/Acc(29), PrfShf-EndMod/Rchg(31)
Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31)
Level 32: Umbra Beast -- SlbAll-Dmg(A), SlbAll-Dmg/Rchg(33), SlbAll-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SlbAll-Acc/Rchg(33), SlbAll-Dmg/EndRdx(34), SlbAll-Build%(34)
Level 35: Dark Embrace -- Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Ags-ResDam(36), Ags-Psi/Status(46)
Level 38: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 41: Dark Servant -- CldSns-ToHitDeb(A), CldSns-Acc/ToHitDeb(42), CldSns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(42), CldSns-%Dam(42)
Level 44: Soul Drain -- Acc-I(A)
Level 47: Summon Seer -- CaltoArm-Acc/Rchg(A), CaltoArm-Acc/Dmg(48), CaltoArm-Dmg/EndRdx(48), CaltoArm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), CaltoArm-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(50)
Level 49: Afterburner -- Rct-ResDam%(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 -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(15)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(13), PrfShf-EndMod/Rchg(13)
Level 50: Nerve Radial Paragon 
Level 50: Void Core Final Judgement 
Level 50: Spectral Radial Flawless Interface 
Level 50: Carnival Radial Superior Ally 
Level 50: Ageless Core Epiphany 
Level 50: Support Core Embodiment 
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[Snakebit]

Quote

But even with a crappy Ice pool the build rocks.

I'm putting together a Solo Build for my 32 Dark/Storm. I was planning on /Ice because of the cone and rain, which look to me like some pretty decent attacks.  I've got Storm down to a 29 second recharge with Mids showing me 417 damage and Breath is at a 10 second recharge with 152 damage, 52 range.

 

These together debuff recharge 30% out of the box and I have them proc'd for -resist. Toss in Rain for another -30 resist (plus proc) and snowstorm with -62 rechage. So without using a primary power yet you're in the 50-60ish resist debuff, 90ish recharge debuff and the Epics have already done a pocketful of damage.  Finish locking down with primary and cone should be pretty easy to fit back in, stacking with constant rains.

 

I don't know, by the numbers it seems like Ice is pretty damn good with Dark...but I'm happy to be informed. I've only ever used Earth. 

[Doc Ranger]

It's not that it's no good....just that most people choose others that boost other powers. Like Primal Forces gets Power Boost that doubles the effectiveness of Fade and things like that. Soul mastery gets Dark Embrace which increases your Resistance. Mace gives you the Scorpion Shield. Psi gives you the Mez protection. 

 

Ice isn't "bad" but a min/max player wouldn't choose it.

 

I am not a min/max player like that so Ice works for me. But if I were putting my build out for critique...that would be one of the things people would say to change 😉

 

 

 

[chi1701]

On 9/7/2019 at 1:17 AM, Draugrok said:

Thanks for the feedback, made a few adjustments to my build that keeps me with perma-hasten and almost perma Seer as well.  

 

Hero Plan by Mids' Hero Designer 1.962
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Level 50 Magic Controller
Primary Power Set: Darkness Control
Secondary Power Set: Darkness Affinity
Power Pool: Flight
Power Pool: Speed
Power Pool: Leadership
Ancillary Pool: Soul Mastery

Hero Profile:
Level 1: Dark Grasp -- Lck-Acc/Hold(A), Lck-Acc/Rchg(7), Lck-Rchg/Hold(9), Lck-EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(9), Lck-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg/Hold(11), Lck-%Hold(11)
Level 1: Twilight Grasp -- TchoftheN-Heal(A), TchoftheN-%Dam(40), TchoftheN-Heal/HP/Regen/Rchg(43), TchoftheN-Acc/Heal(45), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Heal/HP/Regen(50), TchoftheN-Acc/EndRdx/Rchg(50)
Level 2: Living Shadows -- Rgn-Dmg(A), Rgn-Dmg/Rchg(3), Rgn-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(3), Rgn-Acc/Rchg(5), Rgn-Knock%(5)
Level 4: Tar Patch -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 6: Possess -- MlsIll-Dam%(A), MlsIll-Acc/Rchg(7), MlsIll-Acc/Conf/Rchg(40), MlsIll-Acc/EndRdx(46), MlsIll-Conf/Rng(46)
Level 8: Fearsome Stare -- Acc-I(A)
Level 10: Darkest Night -- DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/Rchg(A), DarWtcDsp-ToHitdeb/Rchg/EndRdx(40), DarWtcDsp-Rchg/EndRdx(43), DarWtcDsp-ToHitDeb/EndRdx(43), DarWtcDsp-Slow%(45)
Level 12: Heart of Darkness -- AbsAmz-Stun/Rchg(A), AbsAmz-Acc/Stun/Rchg(15), AbsAmz-Acc/Rchg(31), AbsAmz-EndRdx/Stun(34), AbsAmz-ToHitDeb%(37)
Level 14: Fly -- Frb-Fly(A)
Level 16: Shadow Fall -- LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx(A), LucoftheG-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(17), LucoftheG-Def(17), LucoftheG-EndRdx/Rchg(19), LucoftheG-Def/Rchg(19), LucoftheG-Rchg+(36)
Level 18: Howling Twilight -- RechRdx-I(A)
Level 20: Haunt -- ExpRnf-Acc/Rchg(A), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg(21), ExpRnf-Dmg/EndRdx(21), ExpRnf-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(27), ExpRnf-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(27), ExpRnf-+Res(Pets)(45)
Level 22: Fade -- ShlWal-Def/EndRdx(A), ShlWal-EndRdx/Rchg(23), ShlWal-Def/Rchg(23), ShlWal-Def/EndRdx/Rchg(25)
Level 24: Hover -- BlsoftheZ-ResKB(A), BlsoftheZ-Travel(25)
Level 26: Shadow Field -- SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear(A), SprWiloft-Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/Rchg(37), SprWiloft-EndRdx/Rchg(37), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx(39), SprWiloft-Acc/Conf/Hold/Immob/Sleep/Stun/Fear/EndRdx/Rchg(39), SprWiloft-Rchg/Dmg%(39)
Level 28: Soul Absorption -- PrfShf-EndMod/Acc/Rchg(A), PrfShf-Acc/Rchg(29), PrfShf-EndMod/Acc(29), PrfShf-EndMod/Rchg(31)
Level 30: Hasten -- RechRdx-I(A), RechRdx-I(31)
Level 32: Umbra Beast -- SlbAll-Dmg(A), SlbAll-Dmg/Rchg(33), SlbAll-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(33), SlbAll-Acc/Rchg(33), SlbAll-Dmg/EndRdx(34), SlbAll-Build%(34)
Level 35: Dark Embrace -- Ags-ResDam/EndRdx(A), Ags-ResDam/EndRdx/Rchg(36), Ags-ResDam(36), Ags-Psi/Status(46)
Level 38: Assault -- EndRdx-I(A)
Level 41: Dark Servant -- CldSns-ToHitDeb(A), CldSns-Acc/ToHitDeb(42), CldSns-ToHitDeb/EndRdx/Rchg(42), CldSns-%Dam(42)
Level 44: Soul Drain -- Acc-I(A)
Level 47: Summon Seer -- CaltoArm-Acc/Rchg(A), CaltoArm-Acc/Dmg(48), CaltoArm-Dmg/EndRdx(48), CaltoArm-Acc/Dmg/Rchg(48), CaltoArm-EndRdx/Dmg/Rchg(50)
Level 49: Afterburner -- Rct-ResDam%(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 -- Pnc-Heal/+End(A), Mrc-Rcvry+(15)
Level 2: Hurdle -- Empty(A)
Level 2: Stamina -- PrfShf-End%(A), PrfShf-EndMod(13), PrfShf-EndMod/Rchg(13)
Level 50: Nerve Radial Paragon 
Level 50: Void Core Final Judgement 
Level 50: Spectral Radial Flawless Interface 
Level 50: Carnival Radial Superior Ally 
Level 50: Ageless Core Epiphany 
Level 50: Support Core Embodiment 
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Going to burst this build, but you cant have Soul Mastery, your limited to Stone Mastery, Fire Master, Ice Mastery, Primal Forces and Psionic Mastery.

[Coyote]

On 9/6/2019 at 1:31 PM, Ice_Warden said:

So I tried it slotting for Damage. Base Damage is something like 11.93 whereas 6 slotted with Dmg sets is closer to 25. So Double. 

 

With Containment, you go from about 24 to 48 damage... so if you use 3 slots for damage, that's about 8 points increased per IO. However, because it has a smaller Area Factor than most AoE Immobs for Controllers, it gains 14 points of damage per damage proc, and it doesn't need Containment for that (without containment, you're getting half the damage from the damage IOs, but still full damage from the procs).

 

If you're chasing set bonuses it's a different story, but personally I use about 3 slots for enhancement slotting, then 1 ATO Energy Orb and 2 damage procs. Putting Siphon Insight in there is also a good option, since it only has to activate on one target to get you the full bonus, but at high levels a lot of characters don't need to worry about accuracy boosts.

[Draugrok]

13 hours ago, chi1701 said:

 

Going to burst this build, but you cant have Soul Mastery, your limited to Stone Mastery, Fire Master, Ice Mastery, Primal Forces and Psionic Mastery.

Um, you can have Soul mastery, I know because I have it.  You just need to do one of the redside patron powers arcs.

[Mercurias]

On 9/8/2019 at 8:31 PM, Draugrok said:

Um, you can have Soul mastery, I know because I have it.  You just need to do one of the redside patron powers arcs.

Draugrok is correct.

 

Also, you might like investing in Primal Forces Mastery rather than other sets anyway. Being able to double the effect of Fade and other non-damage powers at will is outstanding, and you can slot out Energy Torrent to turn it into a decent attack which also chain-KDs enemies and has a chance to boost your recharge further. I’d honestly prefer that over a Seer, particularly on a Dark/Dark controller that already has so many pets baked in.

[Without_Pause]

On 9/7/2019 at 3:42 PM, Ice_Warden said:

It's not that it's no good....just that most people choose others that boost other powers. Like Primal Forces gets Power Boost that doubles the effectiveness of Fade and things like that. Soul mastery gets Dark Embrace which increases your Resistance. Mace gives you the Scorpion Shield. Psi gives you the Mez protection. 

 

Ice isn't "bad" but a min/max player wouldn't choose it.

 

I am not a min/max player like that so Ice works for me. But if I were putting my build out for critique...that would be one of the things people would say to change 😉

 

 

 

Resistance on a controller is less needed than defense and defense stacks nicely for what Dark does. Mez protection can come from being Incarnate, and to be honest, I don't get mezzed much. With "2.5" pets already and one coming from Incarnates, I don't see so much benefit from adding another. I concede Power Boost is awesome, but I can't really complain about any of the Ice powers and two AoE attacks is mighty nice for a build lacking in firepower compared to others. I debated Psi and Ice. I might change, but I got to 50 last night and need to go back and fill in my slots. From what I got playing it last night, I'll be more than happy in the end. FYI, I started at 46 last night so I had some of the ice powers already.

[Doc Ranger]

Yeah I'm keeping Ice. I like it a lot. My troller is quite safe in 54 content...always in the middle of the mobs debuffing to make sure people don't get hit 😉 The only deaths occur when some one goes off by himself. Then they realize it was safer around group. I may try to figure out a way to slot up Ice Storm more in order to try some Procs.

Edited September 18, 2019 by Ice_Warden