Why is the DC bad now?

eyebreaker7 · June 2013

I played to level 6 before and didn't like the DC because he, and every other class (except the TR), are to slow. I'm use to the speed of the TR. So I don't know what I'll be missing now after the patch. Is it worth playing? I see a lot of posts with the DC hate in them.

wintersmercy · June 2013

If you stopped playing a cleric at level 6 because it was slow, and you're used to a TR, then it isn't going to be worth you playing a cleric, Complaints about the class aside at high level, even grinding through solo missions and Foundries is slow for the cleric (and that's with a "DPS" spec, which is completely useless for healing dungeons since the patch).

izolda · June 2013

Who stopping you from playing DPS Class, especially the infamous king of dps Rogue?

Just don't come back complaining later, "Oh Queue is broken, it takes forever" cause I don't know, too many freaking dps running around boasting how fun Rogue is, yet no healer no tank.

In the end, somebody gonna have to heal and tank, and those who willing to play those classes get Queue more often.

Supply and demand see?

eyebreaker7 · June 2013

I don't do anything involving joining with people I don't know. To many complaints from what I've seen. I've seen post with some saying they have good luck or have a guild to team with but I'm not an easy person to talk to in game. I almost never bother to look at the chat window because I don't know anyone except my nephew and my brother-in-law :cool:

@izolda I'm looking for another class to play besides the TR. Been playing TR too much.

torridtemper · June 2013

I'd say either CW (fairly quick, but also a supporting role) or GWF (DPS, but for mob focus). DC's never going to be the fastest, most powerful class. Of course, you can always give it another try. You could get used to the playing style.

eyebreaker7 · June 2013

Well I've been playing a dwarf DC and it's not too bad so far. Any pointers for damage dealing? I go solo most of the time so I can use pots for healing.

gtxinsane · June 2013

You get your first, and only high damage encounter by level 20. You then proceed to faceroll all content till level 50, where you get AShield. Faceroll content to 60. Enjoy being a heal bot for end game dungeons. Wait till everbody is good enough at dodging, and wacth as cleric fall into obscurity for full dps parties.

eyebreaker7 · June 2013

"Faceroll"? What does that mean?
I'm looking for damage not healing. I go solo or with a family member. So I most likely wont be doing any dungeons. We shall have to wait and see. But I'm not going to be a heal bot.

gtxinsane · June 2013

eyebreaker7 wrote: »

"Faceroll"? What does that mean?
I'm looking for damage not healing. I go solo or with a family member. So I most likely wont be doing any dungeons. We shall have to wait and see. But I'm not going to be a heal bot.

If you're not doing dungeons then regular content should be easy. Divine Daunting lLight basically one shots trash mobs, and youll only have to kill off the elites afterwards. Don't expect to do pther content as effectively though.

eyebreaker7 · June 2013

Anyone have any advice about what powers is should definitely look at or definitely not take?
I still don't know what "faceroll" means. Lol.
Also why do people use the Lance of Faith? Astral seal does better doesn't it? It does a little less damage but it heals too. And what about Sacred Flame? Is it worth taking when you have the LoF & AS?

vindicon · June 2013

Endgame solo content for DC is as follows:

1) Dash in front of the enemy group.
2) Use Astral Shield. Stand in it (don't try to dodge anything, just stand still)
3) Very, very, veeery slooowly chip at the enemies' health while taking no damage.

Ironically, DC is the class that requires most potions, because a) Rightiousness and b) you're sooo slooow that you take way more damage than any class, even over all your heals (pre-50, that is, after 50 you have AS)

blaueblume1 · June 2013

For the idea of a DPS Cleric this is the Feat Selection best as I can see it:

http://nwcalc.com/dc?b=cn4:2hwcg:5m9s,1cifu0u:6zzuv:60000:60000&h=0

(Note: I have not shown what powers to pick).

If human I would add Repurpose Soul 3/3.

eyebreaker7 · June 2013

Thanks for the info blaueblume1. Much appreciated. Gives me ideas for sure. :cool:

eyebreaker7 · June 2013

Anyone have any advice about what powers is should definitely look at or definitely not take?
I still don't know what "faceroll" means. Lol.
Also why do people use the Lance of Faith? Astral seal does better doesn't it? It does a little less damage but it heals too. And what about Sacred Flame? Is it worth taking when you have the LoF & AS?

Why is STR a secondary stat? The cast spells that require no STR at all. The DC has no physical attacks.

zakapwns · June 2013

eyebreaker7 wrote: »

Anyone have any advice about what powers is should definitely look at or definitely not take?

Also why do people use the Lance of Faith? Astral seal does better doesn't it? It does a little less damage but it heals too. And what about Sacred Flame? Is it worth taking when you have the LoF & AS?

Why is STR a secondary stat? The cast spells that require no STR at all. The DC has no physical attacks.

Mate a lot of your questions can be answered by having a read of this excellent thread: http://nw-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?314631-Guide-to-Everything-Cleric-What-you-need-to-know-have-to-solo-heal-everything-PvE

eyebreaker7 wrote: »

I still don't know what "faceroll" means. Lol.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=faceroll

naughtypussycat · June 2013

eyebreaker7 wrote: »

Anyone have any advice about what powers is should definitely look at or definitely not take?
(*snipped)
Why is STR a secondary stat? The cast spells that require no STR at all. The DC has no physical attacks.

STR is used for

Critical Chance (your abilities have a chance to hit for more damage: The orange numbers you see when u hit/heal something is a "Critical Hit", and does more damage/healing than normal attacks.),
Damage over Time (DoT) resistance,
Stamina Regeneration (to regenerate stamina for your Dodging ability

For advice on powers to take, it depends on your playstyle:
Whether you want to do more critical hits or focus on survivability (ie "tanking").

Here are a couple of guides/opinions on this:

Guide to Everything Cleric: What you need to know/have to solo heal everything PvE (FOCUSES ON SURVIVABILITY "TANKING")
The Critical Cleric (Deistik's Build) (FOCUSES ON CRITICAL HITS)

Cheers!

Why is the DC bad now?

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