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GF as dps only? Or just a tank in groups?
greydog69
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I like the GF class, how its played but I really don't want to be stuck as tank at the end of the day. I don't mind tanking a few times here and there btu I really much prefer dps I just like this class looks and style. I have seen a ton of posts saying if you spec dps you cant raid? Why? the dps i have seen seems to pull its own weight and adds added utility. Just wanted to hear a bit more from the community on this.
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Almost every single 60 GF are dps specced. It works.
Are you gonna do more damage than a rogue with the same level of gear? No.
Are you gonna be able to bring enough control to fill a controller spot while dpsing like a wizard? No.
Do you need to tank to be useful? maybe not, but you will ignore the only thing unique about your class that make you desirable over a wizard and rogue.
Do you need to be specced full tank to actually tank? No, actually at the moment, you are better off aiming for a dps build to make you better at your role until next patch (maybe even after the patch it will stay viable).
How's PvP as DPS? Brutally exciting and fun, probably the next nerf victim after the rogue and wizard.
What's my strength as a DPS spec GF?
-Really good AoE damage. Surprisingly you are not far behind in term of dps compared to other classes, before 60 you actually do a lot damage, sometime more than rogue.
-A bit of control to assist party. Utility power to help your party.
-Tough. Able to single-out boss to help dps or tank a good amount of adds if needed. Pretty much a tank duty.
You can do all 5 man as a conqueror (dps). For raiding, who knows, at the moment beside 5man dungeons and pvp, there's nothing.