Looking for a Devastator Tank

m0nky2k6

Hi there. I'm currently playing a Ego Blade DPS and now want to try a Tank Role. I think the Devastator Powers look interesting and cool.
Do you know some good Tank Build with some powers of that Framework?

pantagruel01

Well, obviously you can do it with a freeform. For ATs, the Rockstar looks most comparable.

flowcyto

If you want a build for the Rockstar AT, then here's one:

(Unnamed Build) - The Rockstar
v2.2.3-24

Super Stats
Level 6: Strength (Primary)
Level 10: Endurance (Secondary)
Level 15: Constitution (Secondary)

Talents
Level 1: The Rockstar (Str: 10, Con: 10, End: 10, Rec: 8)
Level 7: Physical Conditioning (Str: 5, Con: 5)
Level 12: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
Level 15: Bodybuilder (Str: 5, End: 5)
Level 20: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 25: Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 30: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Bludgeon
Level 1: Cleave (Rank 2, Rank 3, Challenge!)
Level 6: Defiance
Level 8: Vicious Descent (Relentless, Work Up)
Level 11: Enrage (Endorphin Rush)
Level 14: Arc of Ruin (No Quarter, Wildfire, Challenge!)
Level 17: Annihilate (Rank 2, Scorching Blade, Challenge!)
Level 21: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 25: Thermal Reverberation
Level 30: Guard (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Aggressor (Rank 2)
Level 40: Unleashed Rage (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Adv. Points: 33/36

Travel Powers
Level 6:
Level 35:

Specializations
Strength: Swole (3/3)
Strength: Physical Peak (2/3)
Strength: Brutality (2/2)
Strength: Juggernaut (3/3)
Warden: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
Warden: Elusive (2/2)
Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)
Protector: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Protector: Bulwark (2/2)
Protector: Defensive Expertise (3/3)
Protector: Resolute (2/3)
Mastery: Protector Mastery (1/1)

This is assuming you don't have access to an FF slot. Gears for mostly Con and some Str. To change this to an FF build, I'd add a 2nd AD in there (r1 Masterful Dodge or ranked Unbreakable), and get Absorb Heat (or Conviction), and possibly change the specs to Wardicator.

m0nky2k6

Thank you flowcyto.
I should have mentioned that I have access to FF Slots (Gold Abo).
Can you relist this build with your attached changes? I don't want to do anything wrong when I create /level this character.

pantagruel01

For a freeform, you would generally take fewer attacks, so which specific devastator attacks/powers are you fond of?

flowcyto

An FF version:

(Unnamed Build) - Freeform
v2.2.3-24

Super Stats
Level 6: Strength (Primary)
Level 10: Endurance (Secondary)
Level 15: Constitution (Secondary)

Talents
Level 1: The Rockstar (Str: 10, Con: 10, End: 10, Rec: 8)
Level 6: Physical Conditioning (Str: 5, Con: 5)
Level 9: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
Level 12: Bodybuilder (Str: 5, End: 5)
Level 15: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Bludgeon
Level 1: Cleave (Rank 2, Rampant, Challenge!)
Level 6: Defiance
Level 8: Enrage (Endorphin Rush)
Level 11: Thermal Reverberation
Level 14: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 17: Arc of Ruin (No Quarter, Wildfire, Challenge!)
Level 20: Annihilate (Rank 2, Scorching Blade, Challenge!)
Level 23: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 26: Vicious Descent (Relentless, Work Up)
Level 29: Guard (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 32: Masterful Dodge
Level 35: Aggressor (Rank 2)
Level 38: Unleashed Rage (Rank 2)
Adv. Points: 35/36

Travel Powers
Level 6:
Level 35:

Specializations
Strength: Swole (3/3)
Strength: Physical Peak (2/3)
Strength: Brutality (2/2)
Strength: Juggernaut (3/3)
Warden: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
Warden: Elusive (2/2)
Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Offensive Expertise (2/2)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
Mastery: Strength Mastery (1/1)

m0nky2k6

Hi pantagruel01.
I always liked the Brimstone and Unstoppable Abilities / Powers.

Thank you again flowcyto for your help.

pantagruel01

m0nky2k6 said:

Hi pantagruel01.
I always liked the Brimstone and Unstoppable Abilities / Powers.

Unstoppable is an offensive passive and thus incompatible with tanking.

On Flow's setup, I don't see any way to generate clinging flames, which is a significant hole.

flowcyto

"On Flow's setup, I don't see any way to generate clinging flames, which is a significant hole."

Er.. Cleave procs CF now :x (100% chance on last hit, actually; 25-50% on the other hits). I maybe could/should have suggested Eruption w/ adv instead, but either can work, really. Could also use Brimstone w/ adv, I suppose, but Arc can already fill the AoE slot (while also debuffing).

m0nky2k6

Thank you all so much, guys. One last question.
I found a very interesting Heavy Weapon / Tank build that's using Brimstone.
Could you take a quick look on it? If it's not good, I think I try the second one flowcyto posted.

Here's the build:
Molly Whop: Level 40 Champion

Superstats:
Level 5: Super Strength
Level 10: Exceptional Constitution
Level 15: Exceptional Endurance

Powers:
Level 1: Bludgeon
Level 1: Cleave -- Rank 2, Rank 3, Challenging Strikes
Level 5: Superjump -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 5: Decimate
Level 8: Invulnerability -- Rank 3, Rank 2
Level 11: Arc of Ruin -- No Quarter
Level 14: Enrage -- Endorphin Rush
Level 17: Annihilate -- Rank 2, Crippling Challenge
Level 20: Brimstone -- Aftershock, Challenging Strikes
Level 23: Support Drones -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 26: Thermal Reverberation
Level 29: Energy Shield -- Laser Knight
Level 32: Resurgence -- Rank 2
Level 35: Ego Surge -- Nimble Mind
Level 35: Jet Boots -- Rank 2, Rank 3
Level 38: Unbreakable

Talents:
Level 1: The Devastator
Level 6: Tireless
Level 9: Amazing Stamina
Level 12: Quick Recovery
Level 15: Relentless
Level 18: Paramilitary Training
Level 21: Body Builder

Specializations:
Strength - Physical Peak (3)
Aggression (2)
Juggernaut (3)
Brutality (2)
Protector - Fortified Gear (3)
Bulwark (2)
Resolute (3)
Debilitating Challenge (2)
Guardian - Fortified Gear (3)
Locus (2)
Ruthless (2)
The Best Defense (3)
Protector Mastery (1)

flowcyto

That's an older build, judging by the Crip/CS advs. I'd say if you really want Brimstone, then here's a modified build:

(Unnamed Build) - Freeform
v2.2.3-24

Super Stats
Level 6: Strength (Primary)
Level 10: Endurance (Secondary)
Level 15: Constitution (Secondary)

Talents
Level 1: The Rockstar (Str: 10, Con: 10, End: 10, Rec: 8)
Level 6: Physical Conditioning (Str: 5, Con: 5)
Level 9: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
Level 12: Bodybuilder (Str: 5, End: 5)
Level 15: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Relentless (Str: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Bludgeon
Level 1: Eruption (Magma Burst)
Level 6: Defiance
Level 8: Enrage (Endorphin Rush)
Level 11: Thermal Reverberation
Level 14: Conviction (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 17: Vicious Descent (Relentless, Work Up)
Level 20: Brimstone (Rank 2, Aftershock, Challenge!)
Level 23: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 26: Annihilate (Rank 2, Scorching Blade, Challenge!)
Level 29: Guard (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 32: Masterful Dodge
Level 35: Arc of Ruin (No Quarter, Wildfire)
Level 38: Aggressor (Rank 2)
Adv. Points: 34/36

Travel Powers
Level 6:
Level 35:

Specializations
Strength: Swole (3/3)
Strength: Physical Peak (2/3)
Strength: Brutality (2/2)
Strength: Juggernaut (3/3)
Warden: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Warden: Ruthless (2/2)
Warden: Elusive (2/2)
Warden: The Best Defense (3/3)
Vindicator: Aggressive Stance (2/2)
Vindicator: Merciless (3/3)
Vindicator: Offensive Expertise (2/2)
Vindicator: Mass Destruction (3/3)
Mastery: Strength Mastery (1/1)

Brimstone (instead of Arc) becomes ur main AoE, while you still use taps of Arc to put up its debuff and refresh Clinging Flames for Annihilate to be more effective. Eruption w/ adv can put up CF easily. This is not strictly an early leveling build, though, since ur first non-cd attack is at lvl 20. You can level w/ something Cleave until then if you want, and then retrain in a PH.