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Not Sure How to Play/Build My Rogue Anymore. Advice?
lotoran
Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 9 Arc User
I think this is the right place for this. 
So, with all the patches done for the time being, my previous build / gameplay style as a Rogue is in limbo. My build was an uncommon one (I think), but the gameplay strategy was fairy common (again, I assume). Disclaimer: When I describe my build, I know it was/is fairly horrible. I make many of my decisions not based on optimization first, but my imagined history of my character and what is fun for me... I weird like that. Basically: Roleplay > Fun > Min/Max.
Previously I built my Rogue down the Scoundrel Feat path. Not the Stealth abusing Saboteur nor the awesome damage Executioner... the confused unfocused Scoundrel. For equipment I went Master Assassin. For other equipment and enchantments I aimed for Power over Critical.
The idea behind this was to use Impossible to Catch (+Power w/ Press the Advantage), then Lurkers Assault (extra +damage w/ Invisible Infiltrator passive and +power from Master Assassin), Stealth, Lashing Blade for the suped-up autocrit. Technically it was an overcomplicated way to *almost* get critical Shocking Execution damage, but it was fun. Never used it in PVP really because I'd rather focus on who I'm going to attack (and how I am not going to die in the process) rather than the sequence of the attacks. Used Bloodbath instead.
Problem now is the change to Lurker's Assault. I just don't... "feel" it anymore. I know the damage was lowered, and I understand the reasons why. I just... miss the ridiculous Black n' White effect. Also, the Deft Strike-like teleport throws me off every time. If only the damage was lowered I'd probably still be using it, but it's really a completely different move from before. So, this got me thinking about how I should really be playing my Scoundrel.
And that folks is where I'm at a loss. While I build/play what is the most fun for me, I don't want to be *completely* useless (hence optimizing what was first fun for me, the Lurker's combo mentioned above). For example, I narrowed down Whirlwind of Blades as one of my Dailies (AoE, built in Power boost, and possibly extra damage if I take Brutal Wound). What do do with my other Daily slot? Bloodbath is best in PvP. Courage Breaker does too low damage even with Brutal Wound and Master Assassin set boost (and no, the 7 seconds of lowering their damage doesn't quite make it for me). Shocking Execution doesn't work for me because without upping crit chance through enchantment/feats and going down Executioner path, I cannot justify using it over Whirlwind of Blades.
Again, I feel I must reiterate: I know my rogue build ideas are NOT optimized.
Also, did TRs get squishier in a patch or am I just rusty on my Epic Dungeon running?
Ok, your guy's turn. Questions, comments, AND rude remarks are all welcome.
So, with all the patches done for the time being, my previous build / gameplay style as a Rogue is in limbo. My build was an uncommon one (I think), but the gameplay strategy was fairy common (again, I assume). Disclaimer: When I describe my build, I know it was/is fairly horrible. I make many of my decisions not based on optimization first, but my imagined history of my character and what is fun for me... I weird like that. Basically: Roleplay > Fun > Min/Max.
Previously I built my Rogue down the Scoundrel Feat path. Not the Stealth abusing Saboteur nor the awesome damage Executioner... the confused unfocused Scoundrel. For equipment I went Master Assassin. For other equipment and enchantments I aimed for Power over Critical.
The idea behind this was to use Impossible to Catch (+Power w/ Press the Advantage), then Lurkers Assault (extra +damage w/ Invisible Infiltrator passive and +power from Master Assassin), Stealth, Lashing Blade for the suped-up autocrit. Technically it was an overcomplicated way to *almost* get critical Shocking Execution damage, but it was fun. Never used it in PVP really because I'd rather focus on who I'm going to attack (and how I am not going to die in the process) rather than the sequence of the attacks. Used Bloodbath instead.
Problem now is the change to Lurker's Assault. I just don't... "feel" it anymore. I know the damage was lowered, and I understand the reasons why. I just... miss the ridiculous Black n' White effect. Also, the Deft Strike-like teleport throws me off every time. If only the damage was lowered I'd probably still be using it, but it's really a completely different move from before. So, this got me thinking about how I should really be playing my Scoundrel.
And that folks is where I'm at a loss. While I build/play what is the most fun for me, I don't want to be *completely* useless (hence optimizing what was first fun for me, the Lurker's combo mentioned above). For example, I narrowed down Whirlwind of Blades as one of my Dailies (AoE, built in Power boost, and possibly extra damage if I take Brutal Wound). What do do with my other Daily slot? Bloodbath is best in PvP. Courage Breaker does too low damage even with Brutal Wound and Master Assassin set boost (and no, the 7 seconds of lowering their damage doesn't quite make it for me). Shocking Execution doesn't work for me because without upping crit chance through enchantment/feats and going down Executioner path, I cannot justify using it over Whirlwind of Blades.
Again, I feel I must reiterate: I know my rogue build ideas are NOT optimized.
Also, did TRs get squishier in a patch or am I just rusty on my Epic Dungeon running?
Ok, your guy's turn. Questions, comments, AND rude remarks are all welcome.
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