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Which is the best T2 set for a PvE CW?
grimah
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Im currently using the archmage set, and the set bonus is sooo useful. especialyl with steal time.
But if i had to upgrade to T2, for kicks. which set would it be? the shadow weaver set bonus seems pretty bad, and magelord seems situational (and the recovery over 3000 wouldnt be as useful i would guess?) the vizier set looks interesting, but does it steal defense off every monster you hit or just the one?
thanks for your time!
But if i had to upgrade to T2, for kicks. which set would it be? the shadow weaver set bonus seems pretty bad, and magelord seems situational (and the recovery over 3000 wouldnt be as useful i would guess?) the vizier set looks interesting, but does it steal defense off every monster you hit or just the one?
thanks for your time!
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Don't know if the set bonus deactivated or if it was actually working (though it looked like it was), but I struggled at some points to keep my dailies up (using shield, steal time, etc)
If I can, I'm going to see the changes in the Preview Shard, though I predict.. disappointment, and an incoming respec for my wizard.
Haven't got the chance to try Magelord yet, but if this is how the set is supposed to work I guess I'll drop it for most of my runs and maybe just use it in pvp.
another thing, im currently using archmage and the 1 second off every cast seems to be extremely beneficial, to gain extra AP and with the slow-time bug. would i be losing too much upgrading to magelord?
Why use any other set over Archmage?
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On the test shard it stacks on you up to 3 times, +1,350 defense total. Each control power will add one stack per enemy hit.
It also stacks on enemies up to 3 times each (steal time is instant 3 stacks) and reduces their defense by -1,350.
It's kind of awesome.
A T1 set will get you about half-way there. Find purples for the rest of your slots, add some enchantments, and you shouldn't have a problem.
does the shadow weaver still proc on icy terrain?
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On Live it also gives you 3 times the bonus. So far only 2 Encounters proc, they are Icy Terrain and Chill Strike. Chill Strike in a regular slot gives you 2 times the bonus, in Mastery it gives you 3 times the bonus.
Steel Time, Shield (knockback), Icy Rays, RoE, Entangling Force, not even Ray of Frost trigger the bonus effect.
It would be a really nice set armor, if they let the other "control" powers trigger it.
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I think everyone enjoys the extra crit severity.
I'd recommend u to read this thread, dude. It like really rocks.
Noone give a f**k about you being top dps in any of T2s or CN. Well, except yourself ofc. Srsly, noone care - all you need is to kill a boss and get dem phat lewtz. And CW job is crowd control. It doesnt matter your singularity explodes for 6k or 2.5k on 30 adds - as long as u keep grabbing 30 adds with singualrity.
So, imo shadow weaver is only good for buffing dem rogues. As well as High Vizier.
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Lol i have read that thread and control without issues. Just throw EF in mastery and you will have all the AP you need.
I have no issue with controlling adds and applying non stop AS. Youdo know you can do that and still top the meters.
Its why the poster said who cares but feats you have. Well i do and that is why i top dps meters while giving off debuffs to my team mates.
I think you have issues with producing both results at the same time. 32m in CN yesterday.
Umm dont know about you but we all get the benefits from the set. Im really not sure what your point is. Massive added crit severity benefits all in the group.
I know its going to get nerfed in the next patch and vizier will be the go to set only because of the nerf.
Lol i dont have any troubles with topping the meters either. And I'm really not sure why u keep bragging about it, its just easiest thing u can do as CW, even when geared pretty tanky.
Umm, unless u are not dealing with adds right under Dracolich booty, this is BS, my young friend.
Tho, i didnt say SW is a bad set, since buffing rogue with 30% severity is strong by itself. And even more - SW, definitely, provides the best stats for PvP.
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Stacking recovery above the soft cap does nothing but give you a false illusion that you are crowd controlling more effectively. With the correct skill setup, you can CC just as effectively with around 3k Recovery as you can with 6k Recovery, meaning that you will allow yourself to stack more crit and armor pen for more damage.
People that say that wizards are just for CC haven't quite learned how to play the game yet.
Your post regarding my intitial post and your subsquent post still dont make sense. I didnt brag about DMeters for epeen. I stated that I and the vast majority of people run with shadow weaver for a reason. I stated that i have found that i am able to play my class exactly as required in each situation and still produce effective damage results in shadow weaver.
I sense from your replies that you do not. All you did when i mentioned damage meters is send me to a post about how we shouldnt do or care about damage just control.
I still dont understand why you thought i needed to read it. To state the obvious its not my fault you cant achieve dps results and control results at the same time. Did you think that topping the meters means you cant be highly effective at control
By pointing to that post you are unequivocally stating that your poor results are because your are more control focused rather than the simple fact
You lack skill.
+1 (astro just try harder.you will get there or not but at least you tried right)
This is exactly why I bought a full set for just over 200K today on my new CW
Me too and when i think about how much the shadow weaver costs
Some serious psychological analysis been done here. Could you do me a favor and not to tell my wife im cheating on her, please?:eek:
Well, i'll explain for the most gifted among us. This thread is about T2 sets. My point is: Shadow Weaver set is overrated and thus overprised. Its not bad, but its not perfect, IMO. I personally like its offensive stats, but set bonus sucks. High Vizier has it better.
As lupita170 said, as i agreed - u can effectively do your job with 3k recovery. Other stats - is a personal choice and do not matter at all. Most of us, like you and me, going for offensive stats, but defensive are 100% viable too.
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Shadow weaver isn't about own dmg at dracolich, but the rogues. Giving the rog more crit severity is key. Also the extra lifeleech will make the rogues more durable versus random add hits as they will fill themselves up nice n fast.
Gladiator is actually a great set once the bonus finally works. 25% on mastery CD? Brilliant. ArPen and the other ratings? Excellent!
The wild card is actually Archmage set with the -1sec CD proc on control powers ... at-will powers, what are those? =P The Archmage will be the ultimate controller, the set also has more defensive stats in deflect. Now if that regen was even MORE defense it would be neat. =P
With Astral Shield not being up 100% of the time post-changes, I think you are underestimating the Def buff of the Vizier. Also with the changes to the Power stat and Aggro/Threat, ArP may not be top priority for some classes, even Plague Fire may be replaced to some other beneficial weapon Enchant.
Also with the Shadow Weaver, I am interested to know how often of a chance do you get to land a control or non-control spells on the boss, to give the TRs the buff? You must be some kickA$$ CW on them adds :P