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1st Icewind Dale Boon - AoE vs. Combat Advantage for a GF

danaswansondanaswanson Member Posts: 87 Arc User
in General Discussion (PC)
Hi everyone!

I now have a choice in my first icewind dale boon. I can choose 400 AoE or 400 Combat Advantage. I read up the basics of what these skills do.

I understand AoE affects the reach of a spell or attack. I have a Guardian Fighter and would think I would benefit a little from more AoE.

I've read combat advantage gives you an advantage in damage to a foe when another friend is attacking the same group of foes as well. I would think this would be the better choice for my Guardian Fighter.

Any advice which boon I should take, 400 AoE or 400 Combat Advantage?

Thanks!

Nostia
Nostia
Female Wood Elf Guardian Fighter
Level 70
Item Level 2,700
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  • aulduronaulduron Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 1,351 Arc User
    I don't know how to play a GF, but I would assume that AoE Resist would be better, since you have to stay in the AoEs.
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  • putzboy78putzboy78 Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 1,950 Arc User
    GF should be holding agro, and if you have agro you cannot get positioned for combat advantage. So combat advantage would be a waist on a GF
  • looomislooomis Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 253 Arc User
    First said, it does not matter much.

    Personally I have taken combat advantage for my PVP/offensive GF.
    In PVP, AOE attacks are seldom used and hence CA is the better choice.

    Can someone tell if AOE resist is working? :smiley:
  • plasticbatplasticbat Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 12,421 Arc User
    I believe it is AOE resistance instead of AOE, my interpretation of AOE resistance is you get less damage from AOE (red circle) attack from foe. As a GF, in PVE, I assume AOE resistance is much more important than combat advantage.
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  • alviismealviisme Member Posts: 9 Arc User
    I have a GF, Iron Vanguard/Protector, when I got to this boon I was sure as well.. but taking into consideration that gaurdian fighters are tanks, damage resistance including AOE damage would be the general goal, especially if your GF is for PvE.

    If your GF is PvP, I highly suggest the Combat Advantage Bonus.
  • fatgunsfatguns Member Posts: 410 Arc User
    mark adds combat advantage to your foe, go for it
  • beckylunaticbeckylunatic Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 14,231 Arc User
    fatguns wrote: »
    mark adds combat advantage to your foe, go for it

    Yup, you can pick whichever you like of offensive or defensive boon for your GF in this case.
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