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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LightPhoenix" data-source="post: 4914150" data-attributes="member: 115">If the goal is to run out and die, then get behind lines after being revived, you almost have to go with Expeditious Retreat at level 2.  It's far easier than using a bunch of item powers for the purpose.At 5th level, I would go with Icy Grasp, solely for flavor.  Sure, it won't get the benefit from Enlarge Spell and it's not as awesome as Visions of Avarice, but it should at least be in your spellbook, in case you want something more damaging.Levitate is the better power for avoiding melee attacks once you're back behind your comrades.  Yes, you take a penalty to AC/Reflex, but most melee creatures won't be able to hit you at all.  At least, that's my experience with it.I prefer Ice Storm to Face of Death, but that's personal.  You could use Mass Resistance to guard your allies against the damage.On the subject, I've found Mass Resistance to be incredibly useful.  I wouldn't ever not have it active.  Let the rest of your powers do the controlling, and use this one for leader-type buffing.  CB10 means you can still be well behind your allies and catch them with it.</blockquote>