I don't understand how people can have problems with AP gain. I have no problems at all and I don't use Controlling Action, Critical Power, Elven Haste or any companions that adds AP gain. I also only have 15p in wisdom.
Chill Strike (TAB)
Steal time
Shard
CoI
Or
CoI (TAB)
Steal time
Shard
Sudden Storm
I run pretty much the same, I may swap out sudden storm for ray of enfeeblement in boss fights. I have no problems being the only CW in any dungeon except draco fight, which I haven't tried with just 1 CW yet, but I think it can be done. Extra CWs will make things easier if I wanna be lazy, but CWs can still control mobs without relying on a daily with every pack.
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For the extra control and synergy with Icy Terrain.
While in the Tab slot, Conduit places chill stacks on people hit by it, which helps Icy Terrain freeze them quicker and more often. At least in that power set-up.
I use the exact same set-up, which I call my "Max Control" loadout, for specific boss fights (ToS is one).
For Single Target DPS I go with : Icy Rays (tab) Ray of Enfeeblement, Conduit, Chill Strike.
For AoE DPS (my usual): SS (tab), Conduit, Shard, Steal Time
Those seem to be the most popular load outs for Tham CWs, not sure what would work better for Renegade or Opressors though.
If you use SS on tab, does the aoe aftereffect still proc storm spell? because otherwise i think you'll get more dps out of coi on tab than SS.
I am pretty sure that it DOES proc Storm Spell, but I am not positive. And my main reason for not putting conduit in tab is that the mobs die so fast that the increased damage from Conduit never really has a chance to happen, while the damage from SS *might* get wasted if I hit a bunch of low HP mobs, at least it has a greater chance of doing it's duty than a Conduit on a mob with a life span of 5 seconds
I am pretty sure that it DOES proc Storm Spell, but I am not positive. And my main reason for not putting conduit in tab is that the mobs die so fast that the increased damage from Conduit never really has a chance to happen, while the damage from SS *might* get wasted if I hit a bunch of low HP mobs, at least it has a greater chance of doing it's duty than a Conduit on a mob with a life span of 5 seconds
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Did some testing, and so far at least on dummies, it doesn't proc storm spell. Also, as long as you drop coi on a tougher mob then use singularity there shouldnt be any issues with it not lasting long enough.
Will 2-3x, even 4, CWs speed up many Dungeons? Yes.
Are they a requirement to finish a Dungeon? No.
I finished Karru twice yesterday, neither party had more than one CW. A few days ago, I finished it with no wizard and no cleric. That was rough, yes, but we got to the end regardless. Last weekend, I was in a party of 5xGWF that made it all the way to Draco.
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CoI (tab)/shard/steal time/icy terrain
I run pretty much the same, I may swap out sudden storm for ray of enfeeblement in boss fights. I have no problems being the only CW in any dungeon except draco fight, which I haven't tried with just 1 CW yet, but I think it can be done. Extra CWs will make things easier if I wanna be lazy, but CWs can still control mobs without relying on a daily with every pack.
Have the gear and skills, but lack the friends to play with? Come and apply for Essence of Aggression. We have been here and strong since beta. (Immature, rude, and arrogant people will not be accepted)
For the extra control and synergy with Icy Terrain.
While in the Tab slot, Conduit places chill stacks on people hit by it, which helps Icy Terrain freeze them quicker and more often. At least in that power set-up.
I use the exact same set-up, which I call my "Max Control" loadout, for specific boss fights (ToS is one).
For Single Target DPS I go with : Icy Rays (tab) Ray of Enfeeblement, Conduit, Chill Strike.
For AoE DPS (my usual): SS (tab), Conduit, Shard, Steal Time
Those seem to be the most popular load outs for Tham CWs, not sure what would work better for Renegade or Opressors though.
Will 2-3x, even 4, CWs speed up many Dungeons? Yes.
Are they a requirement to finish a Dungeon? No.
I am pretty sure that it DOES proc Storm Spell, but I am not positive. And my main reason for not putting conduit in tab is that the mobs die so fast that the increased damage from Conduit never really has a chance to happen, while the damage from SS *might* get wasted if I hit a bunch of low HP mobs, at least it has a greater chance of doing it's duty than a Conduit on a mob with a life span of 5 seconds
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