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[Strife025]

Edath, on 17 May 2013 - 10:24 AM, said:

just a random question here, but do sigil of force and sigil of night still stack?

Yes

[0Cashcate0]

Why 2 x Monk Runes and not 2 x Water ? They have same stats.

[Strife025]

0Cashcate0, on 17 May 2013 - 05:12 PM, said:

Why 2 x Monk Runes and not 2 x Water ? They have same stats.

It doesn't matter, any work. That being said, I no longer run that. I just went pure damage now, either 6 ruby orbs for cheaper alternative or I'm using 6 scholar now.

I should probably update that in my thread at least...

Edited by Strife025, 17 May 2013 - 05:15 PM.

[ninjo_o]

Hey Strife!

I just saw that you did update your build and I have a question regarding the now recommended food (bow of curry).
Did you ditch omnom pies because your group is now optimized to the point where you don't need the healing anymore or do you find the bowl of curry more useful all around?

It never crossed my mind to change the omnom pies and I was just wondering about it.

Thank you for your revert!

PS: english is not my native language, so sorry if some of my sentences sound weird.

EDIT: I just saw in the opening post that you explained that food is situationnal now!
I guess you can just ignore my post... XD

Anyways, thank you for your awesome build and all the ingame testings behind it!

Edited by ninjo_o, 17 May 2013 - 08:29 PM.

[Zerikin Loukbel]

I switched from my 10/30/0/30/0 support/dps build to this build and I'm really liking it. Fast hands with the axe/GS combo is nice and adds some more variety than just spamming GS. OH mace knock down is great too.

[ninjo_o]

I have a question!

What is best the infusion slot for ascended gears?

I suppose everyone goes full offensive (+power/agony) but I'd rather ask before wasting laurels and guild commendations.

Thanks for the answer.

[Strife025]

Rings and earrings you need to go one offensive and one defensive anyways since you can't have two of the same type. Back is offensive, necklace I went utility though since it's the only slot with utility and if you're farming, 20% gold find is way better then a +4 or +5 to a stat which is insignificant.

[ninjo_o]

Thank you for your answer Strife.
That makes perfect sense now.

Keep up the good work, your builds are really helpful!

[Gedablo]

Hi Strife. What do you use in offensive and defensive slot? Power precision/ toughness vitality or power power/toughness toughness?

[Thorfinnr]

Hey Strife, really enjoyng the build. I have some weapon config/pairing questions.

When do you find that a range weapon comes in handy? Certain dungeons/fractals, or out in PvE? I know this is a dungeon styled build, but I find it prety effective kut in open world PvE as long as I'm not all by my lonesome. It functions well in open world zergs as long as your not surrounded by goobs who don't help out other players.

I saw your preference is for the Longbow. I really enjoy the Longbow. What setup do you use? Zerk Longbow w/Force, or something else? Also, would ypu recommend any trait changes when using the Longbow? Also, do you utilize the burst skill situationally, or do you sit on it for the crit and damage bonuses?

One last question, which set do you keep when using a Longbow? It seems as if Axe/Mace would b the way to go, but I wanted to hear your thoughts.

Thanks!

[Nikephoros]

Gedablo, on 22 May 2013 - 02:42 PM, said:

Hi Strife. What do you use in offensive and defensive slot? Power precision/ toughness vitality or power power/toughness toughness?

Dont bother with defensive ones unless youre super rich.  For offensive go power.

[cold2]

Thorfinnr, on 22 May 2013 - 05:18 PM, said:

Hey Strife, really enjoyng the build. I have some weapon config/pairing questions.

When do you find that a range weapon comes in handy? Certain dungeons/fractals, or out in PvE? I know this is a dungeon styled build, but I find it prety effective kut in open world PvE as long as I'm not all by my lonesome. It functions well in open world zergs as long as your not surrounded by goobs who don't help out other players.

A ranged weapon comes in handy in fights where you can't stay in melee for extended periods of time and you have to back off or you'll die.

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I saw your preference is for the Longbow. I really enjoy the Longbow. What setup do you use? Zerk Longbow w/Force, or something else? Also, would ypu recommend any trait changes when using the Longbow? Also, do you utilize the burst skill situationally, or do you sit on it for the crit and damage bonuses?

Berserker longbow with force will be your best bet for a good general use longbow. If you need the range, you can change your 10 points in tactics from empowered to stronger bowstrings, which gives the longbow the range of a rifle. This is rarely needed. The burst skill is used like any other burst skill, you can use it when you're about to heal with healing surge so you can get all of your adrenaline back immediately. You can also use it if you need an extra dodge, due to burst skills giving endurance. A trick you can use with longbow burst is to put the burst on the ground that enemies are about to run in. It will put your burst on cooldown, but it won't take away any adrenaline as long as the initial arrow doesn't hit anything.

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One last question, which set do you keep when using a Longbow? It seems as if Axe/Mace would b the way to go, but I wanted to hear your thoughts.

Thanks!

It depends if the fight involves a lot of movement. If it doesn't, greatsword is the way to go. If it has a lot of movement where you won't be able to ever get a full HB off, then use axe/mace. If you're going to use axe/mace and longbow, change the GS traits. Change IX in strength to VIII, and change V in arms to III, or whatever really.

Edited by cold2, 23 May 2013 - 05:39 PM.

[Strife025]

Pretty much what cold2 said, only time I use longbow now is in some fractals (dredge boss, ranging down cannons in cannon event, last boss of ascalon, first part of ascalon to destroy barrels, collosus boss, etc.)