So, as a follow up to our Guide to Secret Master Task/Strike Forces I've decided to share a bit about builds that we've found to help the success of SMo's. These builds are not a requirement but being the hardest thing in the game to do currently, it's best to be as prepared as possible. The rationale behind the builds comes down to maximizing performance with no set bonuses outside of the sets acquired through the SMo Task/Strike Forces, and the exception of Synapse IO's. The setting of No Set Bonuses makes it more ideal to use primarily Invention Origin and Hamidon Origin Enhancements. The reason I like to use HO's is the stats are equivalent to a Very Rare Enhancement, which you can only use one VR IO from each set once in your build. I do take advantage of those as well as Procs from various sets to enhance damage output, damage mitigation, de-buffing etc. Archetype Origin Enhancements have completely been disabled under the SMo settings so those are no go. Global IO's are also disabled e.g. Numina's Convalesence +Regeneration/+Recovery, Luck of the Gambler Defense/Global Recharge, Steadfast Protection: Resistance/+Def 3%, etc. General rule of thumb is if the IO has a PPM (Procs Per Minute) it will most likely work, however there is a quite a few that don't. So, I've made a list of Procs that DO work and will include them below. Also, I will give a few example builds to show what I've found to work well, and hopefully paint a clearer picture of how I build for SMo's. When it comes to power choices, survivability is key and having good defenses/resistances and a good "Oh Shoot Button" can make all the difference between failure and success. Hope this helps and good luck out there!
Available Procs for Secret Master Content
Ranged Procs:
Entropic Chaos: Chance to Heal Self(%5)
Devastation: Chance of Hold
Apocalypse: Chance of Damage(Negative)
Gladiators' Javelin: Chance of Damage(Toxic)
Winter's Bite: Recharge/Chance for -Speed & -Recharge
Targeted AoE Procs:
Positron's Blast: Chance of Damage(Energy)
Ragnarok: Chance for Knockdown
Javelin Volley: Chance of Damage(Lethal)
Annihilation: Chance for Res Debuff
Frozen Blast: Recharge/Chance for Immobilize
Melee Procs:
Kinetic Combat: Knockdown Bonus
Touch of Death: Chance of Damage(Negative)
Mako's Bite: Chance of Damage(Lethal)
Hecatomb: Chance of Damage(Negative)
Gladiator's Strike: Chance for Smashing Damage
Blistering Cold: Recharge/Chance for Hold
Vampire's Bite: Recharge/Chance to Heal
PBAoE Procs:
Eradication: Chance for Energy Damage
Scirocco's Dervish: Chance of Damage(Lethal)
Obliteration: Chance for Smashing Damage
Armageddon: Chance for Fire Damage
Fury of the Gladiator: Chance for Res Debuff
Acalanche: Recharge/Chance for Knockdown
Snipe Procs:
Executioner's Contract: Disorient Bonus
Sting of the Manticore: Chance of Damage(Toxic)
Universal Damage:
Overwhelming Force: Damage/Chance for Knockdown/Knockback to Knockdown
Debuff/ToHit Debuff Procs:
Achilles' Heel: Chance for Res Debuff
Touch of Lady Grey: Chance for Negative Damage
Shield Breaker: Chance for Lethal Damage
Cloud Senses: Chance for Negative Energy Damage
Witchcraft: Chance for Res Debuff
Slow, Immobilize, Hold, Stun, Confused, & Terrorized Procs:
Impeded Swiftness: Chance of Damage(Smashing)
Pacing of the Turtle: Chance of -Recharge
Winter Storm: Recharge/Chance for Cold Damage
Debilitative Action: Disorient Bonus
Trap of the Hunter: Chance of Damage(Lethal)
Gravitational Anchor: Chance for Hold
Neuronic Shutdown: Chance of Damage(Psionic)
Ghost Widow's Embrace: Chance of Damage(Psionic)
Lockdown: Chance for +2 Mag Hold
Unbreakable Constraint: Chance for Smashing Damage
Gladiator's Net: Chance of Damage(Lethal)
Forced Indoctrination: Chance of Damage(Psionic) Note: This entire set works in Secret Master
Razzle Dazzle: Chance of Immobilize
Absolute Amazement: Chance for ToHit Debuff
Unspeakable Terror: Disorient Bonus
Glimpse of the Abyss: Chance of Damage(Psionic)
Cacophany: Chance of Damage(Energy)
Malaise's Illusions: Chance of Damage(Psionic)
Cercive Persuasion: Contagious Confusion
Knockback Procs:
Explosive Strike: Chance for Smashing Damage
Pet Procs:
Soulbound Allegiance: Chance for Build Up
Haunting: Recharge/Chance to Summon Ghosts
Taunt Procs:
Triumphant Insult: Chance to Disorient
Perfect Zinger: Chance for Psi Damage
Healing/Accurate Healing Procs:
Panacea: +Hit Points/Endurance
Touch of the Nictus: Chance for Negative Energy Damage
Theft of Essence: Chance for +Endurance
Endurance Procs:
Performance Shifter: Chance for +End
Energy Manipulator: Chance to Stun
