Advice for a Spine/SR Scrapper.

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I am about to get into the high levels (38+) for my Magic
Spines/SR Scrapper. I'd like some advice on what powers to
take for my last few, or if I should do a respec as soon as
I get my last defence power. Here is my current build:

Archetype: Scrapper
Primary Powers - Melee : Spines
Secondary Powers - Defense : Super Reflexes
Slot[01] Level 1 (Starting Primary) : Lunge /Dmg,Acc,Dmg,Acc
Slot[02] Level 1 (Starting Secondary) : Focused Fighting
/DefBuf,DefBuf,DefBuf,DefBuf
Slot[03] Level 2 : Spine Burst /Dmg,Acc,Dmg,EndRdx
Slot[04] Level 4 : Agile /DefBuf,DefBuf,DefBuf
Slot[05] Level 6 : Hasten /Rchg,Rchg,Rchg,Rchg,Rchg
Slot[06] Level 8 : Impale /Acc,Dmg,Acc,Dmg,Dmg,Dmg
Slot[07] Level 10 : Barb Swipe /Acc,Acc,Dmg
Slot[08] Level 12 : Combat Jumping /DefBuf
Slot[09] Level 14 : Super Jump /Jump
Slot[10] Level 16 : Dodge /DefBuf,DefBuf,DefBuf
Slot[11] Level 18 : Swift /Run
Slot[12] Level 20 : Quickness /Run
Slot[13] Level 22 : Health /Heal,Heal,Heal
Slot[14] Level 24 : Stamina /EndRec,EndRec,EndRec,EndRec
Slot[15] Level 26 : Ripper /Acc,Dmg,Dmg,Dmg,Dmg
Slot[16] Level 28 : Lucky /DefBuf,DefBuf,DefBuf
Slot[17] Level 30 : Focused Senses /DefBuf,DefBuf,DefBuf,DefBuf
Slot[18] Level 32 : Throw Spines /EndRdx,Acc,Dmg
Slot[19] Level 35 : Practiced Brawler /EndRdx

At 38 I plan to get:

Slot[20] Level 38 : Elude /Empty

If this can be made on all the time, is there any reason to keep
the other active defences??? That would free up some slots if
I did a respec.

At 36, I can currently take anything +3 levels higher than me,
except the bosses, and I mainly have endurance problems with
them, if they are even or +1 (too many darn hit points!!!!!)
Bosses +2 or higher hit me a lot, but I team 99% of the time, so
not real worried about that either.

Currently my plan is to take the following for my last 4 powers:

Slot[21] Level 41 : Build Up /Empty
Slot[22] Level 44 : Boxing /Empty
Slot[23] Level 47 : Tough /Empty
Slot[24] Level 49 : Weave /Empty

But now that they have the new Ancillary Power Pools, I'm not
sure if I should take one of those instead. I read a little
about the Body Mastery power, but nothing about the Darkness
Mastery or Weapon Mastery. Or is there something better out
there I'm missing???? Any links to to sites with details of
these new powers???


I'm very happy with the current build, but would be willing to
make some slight changes, if someone made a suggestion. Mainly
want suggestion for those last 4 power slots.



Thanks,

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David Simpson wrote:
> I am about to get into the high levels (38+) for my Magic
> Spines/SR Scrapper. I'd like some advice on what powers to
> take for my last few, or if I should do a respec as soon as
> I get my last defence power. Here is my current build:
>
> Archetype: Scrapper
> Primary Powers - Melee : Spines
> Secondary Powers - Defense : Super Reflexes
>
> Slot[19] Level 35 : Practiced Brawler /EndRdx


Can't comment on the high level stuff because my MA/SR is only 28. I
did wonder how you got to 35 with PB though? That's my bread and
butter skill that I feel really sets SR apart at the lower levels.
Never getting held or knocked down is sweet. In fact I've got mine
autoed.

When you respec, I'd throw PB in at a lower level in case you ever
Exemp.
If you always team with an Empath I guess you wouldn't need it.

 

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"Scorcho" <toxaristhrasoe@yahoo.com> wrote in
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>
> David Simpson wrote:
>> I am about to get into the high levels (38+) for my Magic
>> Spines/SR Scrapper. I'd like some advice on what powers to
>> take for my last few, or if I should do a respec as soon as
>> I get my last defence power. Here is my current build:
>>
>> Archetype: Scrapper
>> Primary Powers - Melee : Spines
>> Secondary Powers - Defense : Super Reflexes
>>
>> Slot[19] Level 35 : Practiced Brawler /EndRdx
>
>
> Can't comment on the high level stuff because my MA/SR is only 28. I
> did wonder how you got to 35 with PB though? That's my bread and
> butter skill that I feel really sets SR apart at the lower levels.
> Never getting held or knocked down is sweet. In fact I've got mine
> autoed.
>
> When you respec, I'd throw PB in at a lower level in case you ever
> Exemp.
> If you always team with an Empath I guess you wouldn't need it.

Yes, by the time I got it, I was always with a healer friend.
I'm glad I did get when I did, because since Christmas, we
haven't teamed much. (schedule conflict) If I'd soloed all that
time, I agree, I should have got PB at a lower level.



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"David Simpson" <dsimpson@NOnyx.SPAMnet> wrote in message
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> snippage
> I > Currently my plan is to take the following for my last 4 powers:
>
> Slot[21] Level 41 : Build Up /Empty
> Slot[22] Level 44 : Boxing /Empty
> Slot[23] Level 47 : Tough /Empty
> Slot[24] Level 49 : Weave /Empty
>
> But now that they have the new Ancillary Power Pools, I'm not
> sure if I should take one of those instead. I read a little
> about the Body Mastery power, but nothing about the Darkness
> Mastery or Weapon Mastery. Or is there something better out
> there I'm missing???? Any links to to sites with details of
> these new powers???
>
>
> I'm very happy with the current build, but would be willing to
> make some slight changes, if someone made a suggestion. Mainly
> want suggestion for those last 4 power slots.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> --
> ____________________________________________
> / David Simpson \
> | City of Heroes, Basic Stamp, RPGs, War Games |
> | dsimpson@NOnyxSPAM.net |
> | http://www.nyx.net/~dsimpson |
> \____________________________________________/

I have a 44 scrapper dark/regen so i can't exactly recommend what is best
for your toon. One thing to note is that toughness and weave are both
toggles, which i happen to have also. The end drain from them is not massive
but you will definitely notice it if you are already having end problems.

As and epic pool I chose body mastery, and will be taking focused accuracy
fully slotted, and laser beam eyes(one slotted just for pulling). Unslotted,
focused accuracy is very high end usage. Slotted with end reducers and
accuracy boosters, it is now one of my must have toggles. All my attacks
which are slotted up, are 6 slotted for damage. Even +5,+6 mobs are not hard
to hit now.

The first option in body is a self end reduction buff, which I suspect can
be almost perma with hasten and recharges. I won't take that one as a regen
because it is not needed. But for you it could be very useful.

I didnt see much use in the other pools as they just offer more attacks.
Body mastery makes what you already have more useful.

Roy Berube