Resurrect an Infernal Regeneration Tank

slowecsl4pwe

Hi,

I'm trying to re-build an old level 40 to retcon. There of course have been a lot of changes since I last ran her, but I have tried to build her to take advantage of some of the new energy unlocks and such. March of the Dead is there for theme. The original build ran into energy issues so I think the change made to her SS's should help as well as the new energy unlock. Please advise of any changes to help her be fun to run with again. Thanks

Deanna Darkmoore - Freeform (Tank)

Link to this build: https://aesica.net/co/herocreator.htm?v=31&n=Deanna Darkmoore&d=13580TNQXPWa060013O000O61CO30KOA03O900OE00OD03OI17OP03L500O50fMT05ON01OQ002Ntl3BIR0tak30000000000&e=
v3.29:31

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

Talents
Level 1: The Void (Dex: 8, Con: 10, Rec: 10, End: 10)
Level 6: Ascetic (Con: 5, Ego: 5)
Level 9: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
Level 12: Daredevil (Ego: 5, End: 5)
Level 15: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Worldly (Ego: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Infernal Bolts
Level 1: Venomous Breath (Rank 2, Infectious Bile, Challenge!)
Level 6: Devour Essence (Phlebotomist, Challenge!)
Level 8: Regeneration (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Aspect of the Infernal
Level 14: Mephitic
Level 17: Voodoo Doll (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 20: Will-o'-the-Wisp (Guide, Challenge!)
Level 23: Defile (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Shadow Shroud
Level 29: Vicious Cyclone (Rank 2, Stand Your Ground, Challenge!)
Level 32: March of the Dead (Rank 2, Forced March)
Level 35: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 38: Rebirth
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Athletics
Level 35: Flight (Rank 2, Rank 3)

Specializations
Constitution: Unyielding (2/2)
Constitution: Fuel My Fire (3/3)
Constitution: Resilient (2/2)
Constitution: Quick Healing (1/3)
Constitution: Armored (2/2)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: Find the Mark (3/3)
Guardian: The Best Defense (2/3)
Protector: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Protector: Bulwark (2/2)
Protector: Debilitating Challenge (2/2)
Protector: Defensive Expertise (3/3)
Mastery: Protector Mastery (1/1)

Devices

flowcyto

Well, one issue is that Defile doesn't always apply poison, but is still pretty expensive. That said, you'd also do quite less dmg using IBlast instead, even if its much easier to afford. You also don't really need two AoEs here. If you want some CC, Venom Breath could have the stun adv. I may also use Life Essence instead of DE if this is a ranged build and you want the spam-able heal (LE can also heal nearby allies).

You could consider using Supernatural Power as the EU, as it'd work w/ Life Essence easier (esp since LE and DE don't proc the toggle innately), though be a bit more touch-and-go w/ Defile spam. Int instead of Ego could also help w/ some cost discount, though it'll be a bit less ranged dps. Could also just use Conc or Chilled Form as the toggle/form instead of AotI (won't be able to proc the toggle as easily when something is up close, but can be more reliable if at least half-charging Defile).

https://aesica.net/co/herocreator.htm?v=31&n=Deanna Darkmoore&d=13480oMQUPTa063013O000O618OF00OA037F00O80LOI1JOP0JOD03ON01ER00K600MT05OQ002sid3BIR0tak30000000000&e=

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

Talents
Level 1: The Cybernetic Warrior (Con: 10, Int: 10, Rec: 8, End: 10)
Level 6: Healthy Mind (Con: 5, Int: 5)
Level 9: Boundless Reserves (Con: 5, End: 5)
Level 12: Investigator (Int: 5, End: 5)
Level 15: Quick Recovery (Con: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 18: Negotiator (Int: 5, Rec: 5)
Level 21: Amazing Stamina (Rec: 5, End: 5)

Powers
Level 1: Infernal Bolts
Level 1: Venomous Breath (Rank 2, Paralytic Bile, Challenge!)
Level 6: Supernatural Power
Level 8: Regeneration (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 11: Concentration
Level 14: Life Essence (Rank 2, Infernal Bond, Challenge!)
Level 17: Will-o'-the-Wisp (Ghost Fire, Challenge!)
Level 20: Defile (Rank 2, Rank 3, Challenge!)
Level 23: Voodoo Doll (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 26: Resurgence (Rank 2)
Level 29: Masterful Dodge
Level 32: Imbue
Level 35: March of the Dead (Rank 2, Forced March)
Level 38: Rebirth
Adv. Points: 36/36

Travel Powers
Level 6: Athletics (Rank 2, Rank 3)
Level 35: Flight (Rank 2, Rank 3)

Specializations
Constitution: Unyielding (1/2)
Constitution: Fuel My Fire (3/3)
Constitution: Resilient (2/2)
Constitution: Adrenaline Rush (2/2)
Constitution: Armored (2/2)
Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
Guardian: Find the Mark (3/3)
Guardian: The Best Defense (2/3)
Protector: Fortified Gear (3/3)
Protector: Bulwark (2/2)
Protector: Debilitating Challenge (2/2)
Protector: Defensive Expertise (3/3)
Mastery: Protector Mastery (1/1)

If energy is an issue w/ Defile spam you could just keep using Venom Breath w/ Wisp's debuffs to continue building threat on bosses, but obv ideally you want to have good enough stats to use Defile and LE as needed. Gears mostly for Con and Int, but also a decent amount of End and Rec for energy.

If you wanted an easier rotation on energy, you could replace March of the Dead w/ R3 IBlast, keep Mephitic as the EU, and alternate between charging that and Defile for single-target dps.

slowecsl4pwe

Good sound advice. Thanks as always.