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CW AOE dps as single target > single target dps ??

salimussalimus Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 7 Arc User
edited May 2013 in PvE Discussion
I am sure it will get nerfed soon but, litterally you do more single damage with AOE spells. I mean I love the AOE dps which is why I play a CW but, it seems to be the only viable means to play one effectively. Anyone got a build that doesn't focus on chill stacking and aoe dmg bonus?

I could say a bit about the feats, paragon tree specifically, not making a whole lot of sense but that might be for another thread.
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  • elyrielleelyrielle Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited May 2013
    Chill stacking doesn't do a thing on bosses, which is where single target DPS is really needed.

    I guess I don't really understand what you're saying.
  • licourtrix1licourtrix1 Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users Posts: 232 Bounty Hunter
    edited May 2013
    Our aoe spells are stronger than our single targets (except chill strike non-tabbed). Just they way we are built. And no, there is no effective single target build. You can just use all single target spells, but your damage output will be very bad in dungeons/groups.

    The only frost spell I use is chill strike, and have no feats that add damage through frost spell. Went pretty much full arcane, and can almost always out damage (total) everyone.
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  • sjirosjiro Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users Posts: 124 Bounty Hunter
    edited May 2013
    I play a lv. 60 CW. I have 4000 Power, 3000 Crit, 1500 Armor Pen., and 1000 Recovery and a gear score of over 8500. My feats are spec'd to give me max AoE damage and critical chance.

    I am usually top damage dealer in any epic dungeon I play in. However, this is only when there is an abundance of mobs for my AoE to hit. I have had TR's with half my stats out-damage me when encountering groups of less than 4 enemies.

    Not only that, a DPS CW is aggro king. You will pull every mob and go through hundreds of potions while avoiding enemies. (Enemies that you CANNOT dodge and whose base attack teleports them to you and hits you for 8k+ damage.) If you play a DPS CW, prepare to die a lot. I don't know if the aggro is bugged, or what.. But it's insane.

    TL;DR:
    No class stands a chance against TR single target DPS (assuming they are played decently).
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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