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TR Hybrid Burst Build

ararararararagiararararararagi Member, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 0 Arc User
edited May 2013 in PvE Discussion
Hybrid Burst Build [HBB]

If you enjoy getting 10k crits with Lashing Blade and bursting people down, this build fits your playstyle. It doesn't have nearly as much defense as my Offense/Defense Build ( http://nw-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?200902-TR-Scoundrel-PvP-Build ) but instead focuses mainly on damage.


FOREWARNING: The talent and feat calculators have one less point than they should. For the extra power add it to whichever one you like (mine is on Path of the Blades 2/3). For the extra paragon feat, get 1/3 Critical Teamwork. As human, after maxing Scoundrel Training, add extra points it into Action Advantage.

Combat Advantage gives a +25% damage bonus while you're in stealth. Not many people are aware of this but it only further stresses the importance if stealth in your rotation.


At-Wills - Sly Flourish and Cloud of Steel. These are really the only two to use in PvP since Duelist's Flurry will rarely ever hit enemies because of its long charge-up time.


Race - Human is the best race to go in my opinion with the extra feats but Half-Orc is basically equal if you don't mind their appearance.


Abilities - Go full Dex and Str, since you'll be getting Disciple of Strength which increases strength dmg bonus.


Skills - Smoke Bomb (unless against a team with 2 or more CWs, in which case use Impossible to Catch)

Impact Shot OR Deft Strike(Impact Strike will hit enemies at long range for the same dmg that Deft Strike does but can be used more times because of the 3 charges. Use Deft Strike if you really feel that you need it to get up close and melee. I use Impact Shot most of the time.)

Lashing Blade (Insane damage.)

For Dailies: Shocking Execution and Lurker's Assault.


Class Features - First Strike and Tactics. Make sure your first hit is always Lashing Blade when possible so that you fully utilize First Strike. Alternatively (in place of First Strike) you can use Tenacious Concealment but it isn't as useful in my opinion.


Powers - Part 1:
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Basically the same as my first guide except there are points in First Strike this time. It doesn't entirely matter what you spec in as powers but this build allows you to get all of the skills and such that are important to both PvP and PvE.

Part 2:
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I use Impossible to Catch for CW heavy teams(2 or more) and Smoke Bomb when only 1 or 0.


Feats -
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You don't need any Stealth length improvements because you'll only be using it for Lashing Blade.
If you're a human put the extra feat points into Scoundrel Training and Action Advantage.

All of these paragon feats I spec in for this build contribute to burst and nothing else. Naturally you will be squishy so I suggest keeping your distance and DPSing with Impact Shot and Cloud of Steel. Only if you really need to burst an enemy down or you have no other choice(ie: Killing a cleric in a team-fight) do I suggest going in with melee.

Honorable mention to Focuzed for giving my first build a chance and encouraging me to get more into theorycrafting. Also thanks to Loli for help with drafting ideas.


Regards,
Praelatus
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