Attempt at hybrid - is this warrior skill build viable?
#1
Posted 07 May 2013 - 12:35 AM
http://www.ro2skills...dnrFdBrBqOeddF1
This is my attempt at being a "hybrid" warrior that could be useful all around.
I looked into various builds and mostly saw pure tank ones...
When looking at this build, it's important to consider that:
* I'm a complete RO2 noob, first char ever
* I have a dedicated FS priest (my wife <3) who will always be in my party and mostly focusing on me
* I have a dedicated DPS ranger (my brother <3) who will do all the dungeons and sometimes quests with us
* I will want to be somewhat competitive in PvP in the future (but not before being fully geared up)
* My goal is not to be able to tank bapho, but I would like to take part in raids (I have a guild full of friends so I will never need to look for a random party)
I basically tried to mix defense and damage to be versatile. I'm not sure if "versatile" for warrior means "decent in various things" or "mediocre in everything"...
My idea was to use defender when we do dungeons with my wife, brother and guildmates so I can be the main tank, the only tank if we have 2 FS, or the off tank for raids
For normal levelling/questing (and finishing people off in PvP?), I could disable defender and use berzerk for more damage output and faster killing (since I have a FS priest with me). I took berzerk lvl5 because if I'm gonna lose 10% dodge, I might as well get the full +20% atk.
There might be other situations where defender and berzerk can be used together to offset defender's damage reduction?
I am also unsure if tension relax is needed for me since I will never level alone...
I left bowling bash at level 1 because from what I understood it's just a rage building skill and the damage isn't great...
Pommel attack and battle leaf seem interesting in specific situations (maybe PvP?) but maybe not enough to level them more...
Another question mark in my build pertains to endure and parrying...I understand that those are burst def skills, but the big cooldowns and the low durations make me wonder if it's useful at all for my goals...when would I use it? When a boss becomes enraged? When I get ganged on in PvP? I'm not sure 10 seconds would be enough to change whether I survive or not...
And finally, if I went with this build, would you recommend getting haste/vigor or dodge/parry equipment sets?
I know it's a big ask but I would really love some feedback^^
Thanks in advance!
Zell
#2
Posted 07 May 2013 - 02:01 AM
* I have a dedicated FS priest (my wife <3) who will always be in my party and mostly focusing on me
How sweet~
Your build is really nice, get dodge/parry equips though because you're likely going to be tanking when it comes to raids..
#3
Posted 07 May 2013 - 09:25 AM
Edited by Wandrin, 07 May 2013 - 09:56 AM.
#4
Posted 07 May 2013 - 10:13 AM
Tension relax isn't needed if you have a priest leveling partner like you do, you'll want it for raiding. Extra self-healing helps the priests a ton. Keep it, you'll need it.
Also, this is personal opinion, but i would swap points from berserk into aura blade. Using berserk while tanking is a no-no. Espcially since you don't have the 2 defence skills leveled. And if you're in a dps situation, a constant 10% ap is better (IMO) than the burst 20% since it only lasts 30sec with 1min CD. Add in the fact that you'll be using tank gear so you won't get the Cd reduction from vigor dps gear.
#5
Posted 07 May 2013 - 11:13 AM
Any opinions on leaving bowling bash, pommel attack and battle leaf at 1?
If anyone else has (positive or negative) comments on this build I'd be realy grateful^^
#6
Posted 07 May 2013 - 12:00 PM
I think you would be fine :>. Bowling Bash aside, Pommel Attack and Battle Leap are situational skills that are convenient but you can live with at level 1. Warriors that opt for tank skills have really tight skill allocation... better make use of those points on things you'll most frequently use.Any opinions on leaving bowling bash, pommel attack and battle leaf at 1?
#7
Posted 08 May 2013 - 03:25 AM
#8
Posted 08 May 2013 - 07:25 AM
I'd say a transforming and adaptable build for me is definitely more fun then just doing one thing. Not to mention the tanks in my guild are somewhat undergeared atm I can heroically take charge should anything happen. Should look into trying it out, the worst that can happen is a 200z respec.
#9
Posted 08 May 2013 - 07:54 AM
#10
Posted 08 May 2013 - 11:58 AM
Honestly based on your preference... but I personally keep it at 1. It's probably viable if you're full DPS but getting Aura Armour and Defender takes too many points for it to be worth spending on...thanks Chocs! Am I right in assuming that I don't need to up bowling bash any more and instead simply use it as a rage-building skill?
There are times when I'd need to build rage faster to get ready to pop a Tension Relax, but that's pretty much the only reason I use BB.
And I know I kinda brushed Battle Leap aside... but damn that skill is awesome especially with low CD 8D. Had it maxed for a period of time and it was hella fun.
#11
Posted 08 May 2013 - 12:31 PM
#12
Posted 15 May 2013 - 09:48 PM
I personally recommend maxing Battle Leap - that and Rage Strike are my favorite skills - its an amazing skill that does AOE stun from adds that come out of nowhere and at max level the cooldown is 30 seconds which really isn't too bad
It's also a the one mobility and its a great mobility skill - except the cooldown haha
#13
Posted 16 May 2013 - 03:40 AM
I assumed aura strike to be the basic skill (in conjunction with bash) used by just about every swordie character...this is what I assumed from all the guides I have read anyway. AS is much more powerful than BB, and you can chain 3 of them at full power if your rage > 90. Feel free to correct me if I'm missing some vital argument^^
My usual rota on 1v1 normal mobs is berzerk --> DoT skill (lvl1) --> bowling bash (lvl1) --> bash until 90 rage --> aura strike x3 (or less bash and only 1 or 2 AS depending on target HP)
#14
Posted 17 May 2013 - 11:50 PM
#15
Posted 18 May 2013 - 02:53 PM
#16
Posted 20 May 2013 - 12:11 AM
#17
Posted 21 May 2013 - 03:23 AM
Edited by iJojo, 21 May 2013 - 03:23 AM.
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