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Ambit's PvE/PvP Build

ambitz12685ambitz12685 Member Posts: 9 Arc User
edited June 2013 in The Thieves' Den
With the new patch hitting and Gauntlgrym around the corner I wanted to make a new build that I thought would fit well for both PvE and PvP. I will be testing this build extensively and posting feedback and replacing the link below with screenshots to make it easier.

Basic premises behind this build is staying in stealth as long as possible to get added benefits from combat advantage and the Brutal Backstab paragon feat. You'll notice I did not go with the 'staple feats' Disciple of Strength and Scoundrel Training. I think staying in stealth far outweighs both of these. So the extra 20% (1 second) of stealth is huge. I haven't tested yet but I will see how much this affects the PvP set too (will it give 1 second as usual or more being multiplicative).

This build is also still revolving around crit so I steered away from Nimble Blade and went Cunning Stalker. Lurker's Assault is the best ability a rogue has and you should focus on having it up as often as possible.

http://reyva.com/resources/neverwinter-powers-feat-simulator.9/#crCYLGjMwe4SwbIr3ELSBqjMmsKxLkI0GYtbbHIaWH1rtMLvIibyMAFlynQUcQBKtLcAuQqEE

Post your feedback/critique. This may not be the highest DPS build or the best PvP build, but I think it might be the best in between until some sort of dual-spec swapping gets implemented.

Ambit (Mindflayer)
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  • ambitz12685ambitz12685 Member Posts: 9 Arc User
    edited June 2013
    To note, I tried going DEX + CHA this time around instead of DEX + STR. Main reason was to get the extra companion stats as you should be in combat advantage most of the time making the damage% a wash. However, CHA does not increase companion stats as expected. Or at least not the Ioun Stone of Allure. Hopefully this gets fixed.
  • rishzothrishzoth Member, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 351 Arc User
    edited June 2013
    This build is essentially my specs for a PVE/PVP balance. It's worked very well for PVE and most of the times can lead dps against those going rogues going DEX/STR. For the same reasons you mentioned (and this have been tested out), it is about combat advantage. The problem is you have to "push" to stay on the mob groups to get the advantage built up. Also, if the mobs are getting tossed around by a CW, then it diminished your dps potential. For PVP it can hold it's ground well and you can be viable against other classes. Of course, that depends on your skill and the support from your group...

    I have been tossing around the notion of moving disciple of strength to more stealth, which in theory should give a slight boost. I think you are on the right track...

    EDIT: Dropped DoS for more stealth and my dps diminished.

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