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Hi Guys,

So I have this new NT at lvl 201 atm. He was a previous tl5 dude so it fairly well set up as a tl5 guy. But obviously need to start working on the transition to a tl7 guy. Given the lack of NTs in the org and NT posts, and obviously the outdated AO forums stuff, does anyone know wth is good for an NT?

I am thinking of PvP, since i have plenty other PvM toons. I hope to max out NR and evades to be hard to perk or debuff.

I assume a mix of CS + some ofab? But what and where?

What perks should i be focusing on and where should I put imps and where is symbs?

Also do you know how hard/easy are the Alphas to put in?

SO far I do on the lower end of Ok dmg, but NT in PvM i know is far different to PvP.

When i have time i'll post a proposed set up.

Thanks in advance
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Dreadloch 5000 absorb, HP, DTN, NS2 for defence
For offense: AI dings

You'll want to sort out your HP before anything I think so you don't die on a double crit from a inf mob.
I'd recommend looking at some NT ofab, but, you'll probably want a few pieces of jathos moly plate, like chest, and stuff like that.

As far as I know, NT's at TL7 are not evaders, they are DTNers, and NS2'ers.

So, get your DTN perks (NM primary genome I think), and you want serious AI levels to get your top damage nukes.

You also need Detonation matrix (not sure if nano or perk). So, AI levels for offence and defence are necessary. Self illumination +DM = hella dmg. then you just gotta make sure you can survive, which means: HP not to die in the time it takes to pop your DTN or NS2, then onces thats out use the other. I think most NT's do NS2 first, then DTN to finish fights. Blinds aren't that efective due to all the +blind resist in game at TL7, but you can still use it in PVM. Not sure how effective it is, and generally speaking, if youre teaming, you won't have to worry too much about defence, as someone else will likely be tanking. If youre getting agg, pop your NS 2, and stop casting. If you get agg again, you'll definitly want to wait before starting your alphas until you have NS2 up again.

Basically, you need: HP, absorbs, AI perks.
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Cheers Noobas,

I thought as much. Should I be trying to hit the 2sec HD tick, or do you think i will anyhow? I probably should.

I dont really plan on PvM-ing very much. Perhaps some kiting inf spirits for org use, but i think my evades + RS + NR should cover me for that.

I am currently looking at AO forums and searching peoples' signatures for their set ups at NT. Mastablasta i looked at but he is trox so i'm guessing that is why his symb arrangement is only 270-280 QL. Plus its prolly a bit old. It looks as though Pande NCU's are in fashion for NTs.

One good thing is no need for a beast weap or WUD. At 201 I will try to get some AXP. Perhaps just do a bunch of LE. I tried to escort around in Arid but its tough with area snares and random pops.

Still working that Auno set up to post so people can evaluate.

I will do some questing at 205 i think. Scheol, pen, arid, neretva etc.

PS if anyone sees some exterm betas going FFA and you are close feel free to grab them.

Cheers
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Rojo I have plenty Exterm Beta's yes drop ones. You are welcome to them. You will hit the 2sec HD tick easily, I only have a 175 NT so not 100% clued up on TL7 setups.

What nooba ssaid sounds about right, Hp should be your main focus with Alb stuff & absorbs. trying to think of names of some of the better NT's I know but nothing is coming to me offhand :/

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angsterella in org but doesn't PVP much.

Check Abuk (podroznizky org), styxor? styx has a 220 PVP NT anyway, a few others.
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thanks guys.

203 atm and going well. Need a HH@B and then I can do more dailies and get to inf, in-lieu of an inf key.

Exterm donations would be uber. :D

I think maybe I should hit up Surovi1 for advice lolz
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http://auno.org/ao/equip.php?saveid=164102

one proposed set up.

I kinda got lazy deciding between CS and OFAB stuff. Also just made everything symbs, but perhaps some 300 NR and 300 Defensive imps.

It looks as though I can choose between medium/Low HP with dmg and defense. OR high HP and lower defense. Given i have no heals a small absorbs, perhaps i should go for NR/AAD/Evades.

I think i got the utils/HUD/NCU right... not sure.
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http://auno.org/ao/equip.php?saveid=164102

the updated setup.

I talked to several NTs at TL7 now. Angst was of the go AAO and wtf kill ppl as fast as possible. Thedevil who has about 2.5K solo kills said he is going defence. He doesnt have trouble killing people still. He says he has about 3.8K defence, which is a tiny bit more than my crat, but with more NR.

I guess the PvP formula is root, SI, DM, IU, maybe CBx3 and repeat IU or DM when ready. and ofc perks.

Leaves me open to some Enfs and Soldier. And maybe fixers. and even some MRing shades. But hopefully with ns2, and some roots etc I should be able to survive ok.

Mystical is highly theoretical as its hard as hell to find. Perhaps a deal can be made with some high lvl fixers in inf???

Until then I think i will go CS shirt, or maybe DB chest. I would go eJathos, but I never see the raids going..

So things yet to get
1) Exterm Betas, almost got all intels
2) AI lvls..... UGH
3) APF phatz, need several 28 and 35 parts for nanos and belt and rings
4) LoX stuff (activation device, belt upgrade, cloth & mix)
5) Beast (Pants, BoC, HoH, star)
6) SK :(
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