I've noticed

neverwinter1973

I've noticed that with the GWF and the GF ,when you attack you are open to attacks. It seems in this game when moving around, you're unable to attack. Seem like you have to be stationary when attacking in this game, which leaves you open to attack and certain death when engaging mobs.

I use the GWF and GF as examples since those are the only two classes I'm playing.

lobo0084

Melee classes have a natural issue of being stationary to fight, and having to be in an opponents face. Luckily, in this game at least, this is somewhat helped by the targeting system and the extra abilities which allow for a bit of extra movement.

For example, with the GWF, we have Flourish as an encounter and Crescendo as a daily, both having an amazing range to them.

neverwinter1973

lobo0084 wrote: »

Melee classes have a natural issue of being stationary to fight, and having to be in an opponents face. Luckily, in this game at least, this is somewhat helped by the targeting system and the extra abilities which allow for a bit of extra movement.

For example, with the GWF, we have Flourish as an encounter and Crescendo as a daily, both having an amazing range to them.

I've noticed with the GWF I can survive mobs better by sprinting away from them then attacking. The special power of the GWF also helps me take down mobs. Guardian, not the same.

Thanks for your reply.

abell39

What level is your GF? I hear it gets better once you hit level 10 and can attack while blocking. So far for me, it seems like the trick is in watching the enemies and timing your guard to block as many attacks as possible between hitting them yourself. It's slower than other classes, requires a lot of attention to movement, and some strategy to pull it off.

For what it's worth, the DC and CW have the same issues, but can attack from range which makes up for it to an extent. TRs make up for it with being able to actually dodge. It seems like it's tougher to get the hang of for the GWF and GF.

sockmunkey

neverwinter1973 wrote: »

I've noticed with the GWF I can survive mobs better by sprinting away from them then attacking. The special power of the GWF also helps me take down mobs. Guardian, not the same.

Thanks for your reply.

The Guardian is made to eat up all that nasty red stuff on the ground. They are the only class that cant dodge or easily get out of the way. But they don't need to. Where every other class can only dodge, or avoid, two to three times. A good Guardian can bock a dozen or more hits and has abilities to quickly refill their block, just so they can keep going. They are also one of the only classes that can continue to do damage while still avoiding it.

This mixed with a nice array of leaps and lunges to stay in range of mobile targets. And an even larger array of powers made to punt and knock down targets means when you get close. They have little choice but to sit down and take what you are giving out. The Guardian is hardly a wimp.

slayorian

Yep. This is why they have good armor and high HP. Also, once you learn when to move and when to attack, that's called skill.