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Starting Ability Scores for PvP GWF?

lambentcrusaderlambentcrusader Member Posts: 17 Arc User
edited June 2013 in The Militia Barracks
Looking to create a half-orc PvP GWF, and highly considering going into the Sentinel build. Having a conflicting time deciding if I should have a high str (dmg %), high dex (crit %), or balanced roll.

Looking at the possible combination:

18str/13con/18dex as the main starting ability stats. Would this be wise? Or should I focus more on Dexterity since it gives that extra crit % per point. Dex sounds like it would outweigh str. in pvp situations.

Any help would be appreciated!
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  • bananachefbananachef Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited June 2013
    high con for hp + resist ignore.
    2 GWFS, 3 TRs, 2 GFs, 1 HR, 1 CW
  • veleriawhitewolfveleriawhitewolf Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 68
    edited June 2013
    There are a few threads already on this and alot comes down to playstyle. As sentinel you may need more con and dex to make up for the lack of penetration and crit on the more tanky gear. I personally like the 16 14 14 starting setup with a bonus to dex con which you can get as a half orc. Final stats 16 16 16. The main think is to look at your stats before racial points ans make sure you chose an option that adds up to 44 points.
  • fimcontefimconte Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited June 2013
    STR =>= Dex > Con, for PvP imho.

    Burst damage wins fights.

    Also Dex is more "valuable" from a rating perspective. 1% armor penetration is ~105 rating until "cap" (16%+ for PVP, although only class with that low defence is TR without Defence enchants).

    While you get ~3k Crit from gear alone and after that diminishing returns make the extra crit from Dexterity worth ~175-200+ rating per 1% crit.
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  • kolatmasterkolatmaster Member Posts: 3,111 Arc User
    edited June 2013
    I agree that it depends on build. Sentinel I'd go higher Con then Dex, if Instigator/Destroyer build I'd go higher Dex then Con.
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  • lambentcrusaderlambentcrusader Member Posts: 17 Arc User
    edited June 2013
    kolatmaster wrote: »
    I agree that it depends on build. Sentinel I'd go higher Con then Dex, if Instigator/Destroyer build I'd go higher Dex then Con.

    Awesome! Thanks for all your responses guys, this helped me alot in my decision.
  • s3z3s3z3 Member Posts: 216 Bounty Hunter
    edited June 2013
    Full CON + HP feats + 6 greater Tenebrous chants, only way to go.
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  • kolatmasterkolatmaster Member Posts: 3,111 Arc User
    edited June 2013
    lambentcrusader wrote: »
    Awesome! Thanks for all your responses guys, this helped me alot in my decision.
    Glad we could be of service. :)
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  • adhal81adhal81 Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 115 Bounty Hunter
    edited June 2013
    kolatmaster wrote: »
    I agree that it depends on build. Sentinel I'd go higher Con then Dex, if Instigator/Destroyer build I'd go higher Dex then Con.

    Best advise in here
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