2.1 Anti-Cookie Cutter Build - PVP dps pve thor
Guide by Wave Last update at Jan 13th 2014, 10:46

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Since Thor got a mini rework in Patch 2.1, I guess it's time to start a new thread. Please aware there is no cookie cutter build for Thor anymore. You can play Thor as pure melee, pure range, or hybrid. This is an advice thread that help you build your own version of Thor.
Follow this link to the full version of the build.
http://forums.marvelheroes.com/discussion/52190/thor-2-1-the-anti-cookie-cutter-build-guide/p1

1-1 SKILLS YOU SHOULD (MAY) MAX

Storm Strike - Storm Strike is still my favourite basic skill because it has a good AOE damage, trigger the bonuses from Idol of Khonshu and Uniques (that's over 2000 damage rating), and surprisingly better single target damage than Thundering Strike (may subject to change.)

Anti-Force, previously known as God Blast - The cool-down may be higher now, but the damage has been increased. You may not need it to kill trash anymore because Storm Strike will do the job. Nevertheless, it still has good AOE range and may do well against boss with the damage it has now. You just have to put Anti-Force in your rotation. Remember to click that button every 10 seconds when you fight boss. Did I mention it is good at PVP?

Immortal Combat - Wonderful passive for Melee. It adds damage rating to all melee powers and add defense and tenacity rating when you use a melee power.

Asgardian Stamina - A defensive passive that add maximum health, defense rating, life regenerate and chance to ignore projectiles (added in Patch 2.1).

Warrior Madness, previously known as Asgardian Frenzy - It may not be as good as before, but a damage and defensive buffs 50% of the time may not be a bad idea (15 seconds activation with 30 seconds cool down at rank 40). Note that you still get the 2640 defense bonus, 525 life on hit, 20.6% attack and move speed at rank 40 when you activate it at full health. If you activate it at low health(hint: PVP), you get the above bonus and a damage buff to ALL damage including Anti-Force.Works well with a medkit core. (Read the core section for more details.) Besides, Thor's chest unique adds a total of 13 skill points to the skill. Seems like a waste not to use it.

1-2 ONE POINT WONDER

Aesir's Boon - Shake off negative conditions affecting you.


Thunderous Charge - Thor gets this immediately at level one in patch 2.1, so you don't even have to spend point on it. With + Son of Asgard and + all skills from your gears, it should be good enough.

Hammer Smash - Thor also gets this immediately at level one in patch 2.1. A long knockdown duration with enemy weaken power that added in patch 2.1. A good skill to keep on your bar for emergency situation.

1-3 PREVIOUS SKILL THAT MAY NO LONGER USEFUL

Crushing Hammer, previously known as Hammer Punch - It still do decent damage against boss, but most people use it because of the Physical Damage life steal from Frenzy. Without the life steal from Frenzy, it may not worth your 20 skill points.

1-4 WHICH LEAVE YOU 30 SKILL POINTS

This is where the fun begins. With most skills buffed in patch 2.1. We can finally build Thor based on our play style.

Here are some good choices: