corgiatMember, Neverwinter Beta UsersPosts: 6Arc User
edited June 2013
The Valiant Warrior set description is -450 defense on target, is that where you get the +10% damage from? Wouldn't this be affected by how much ArPen you have?
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fimconteMember, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian UsersPosts: 0Arc User
The Valiant Warrior set description is -450 defense on target, is that where you get the +10% damage from? Wouldn't this be affected by how much ArPen you have?
Neither. I think both are over rated for PvP and PvE. High generals is more overall stats, def and regen. Not only that its a party 10% crit severity buff. High generals all the way. Also helps you get to the Arm pen cap
Neither. I think both are over rated for PvP and PvE. High generals is more overall stats, def and regen. Not only that its a party 10% crit severity buff. High generals all the way. Also helps you get to the Arm pen cap
30k hp turns Stalwart Bulwark into 7500 Power that is up nearly 100% of the time. If that's overrated then wow you have some high standards. And no way does High Generals beat that. If you believe it does show me the math please. Power doesn't have diminishing returns by the way. And even with T1 gear I'm already well into diminishing returns with defense. Regeneration, since it's based on missing hp is completely lack luster. No way I would trade all that power for a little crit severity and stats I already have too much of. If you have math or proof that High Generals out performs Stalwart Bulwark please post them. Another related note: You do help a group out by using "selfish" set bonuses. More damage = more threat and faster clear times. That means safer and happier dungeon runs for all.
High generals is the most balanced t2 set and the best dps buffer , its like giving your group a lesser vorpal every time u crit.As for tanking its almost good as grand regent bit lower though but with more agro potential and decent dmg on pvp.
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fimconteMember, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian UsersPosts: 0Arc User
30k hp turns Stalwart Bulwark into 7500 Power that is up nearly 100% of the time. If that's overrated then wow you have some high standards. And no way does High Generals beat that. If you believe it does show me the math please. Power doesn't have diminishing returns by the way. And even with T1 gear I'm already well into diminishing returns with defense. Regeneration, since it's based on missing hp is completely lack luster. No way I would trade all that power for a little crit severity and stats I already have too much of. If you have math or proof that High Generals out performs Stalwart Bulwark please post them. Another related note: You do help a group out by using "selfish" set bonuses. More damage = more threat and faster clear times. That means safer and happier dungeon runs for all.
KC > Stalwart though.
+9k Power to Party (not counting +3k to healer), ~+1k power to self from power on items.
HG isn't even a contender, except for 2pc/2pc PvP.
High generals is the most balanced t2 set and the best dps buffer , its like giving your group a lesser vorpal every time u crit.As for tanking its almost good as grand regent bit lower though but with more agro potential and decent dmg on pvp.
+10% crit severity (+5% dmg best case scenario, unl) doesn't compare to +60% (+3k Power per player = ~10-15% dmg depending on class) power offensive wise.
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Solo DPS: Stalwart Bulwark
PvP: Timeless/Stalwart.
+10% to entire party vs +~25% to only yourself via Stalwart.
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TR:Anirul Corrino@Fimconte
GF:Irulan Corrino@Fimconte
The 25% chance of party power buff of 60% from the Knight Captain set not worth it?
Problem with that is it doesn't buff you at all.
Assuming 5k Power on the other 3 DPS, that's ~120dmg for each of them.
Depending on the classes that can be ~10% buff as well.
However not everyone has 5k power. And you don't get the buff.
Then again on some fights you're not on the same target as other DPS.
So for those fights Knight Captain might be better.
I think Stalwart is still great and it's a good set if you need to carry pugs or for pvp.
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TR:Anirul Corrino@Fimconte
GF:Irulan Corrino@Fimconte
I get the +10% from testing it on Dummies.
See:
http://nw-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?230252-Metzli-s-Dungeon-DPS-Guide&p=4515691&viewfull=1#post4515691
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TR:Anirul Corrino@Fimconte
GF:Irulan Corrino@Fimconte
Also KC isn't just a DPS buff it is also a DEF buff which is why I would rate it best as a party buff.
Same results were observed on Blademasters who do have defence.
But yes, I agree KC is the "better" party set.
Valiant imho is a decent alternative to 2pc/2pc KC/HG for PVP, but it really depends on what stats one is going for.
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TR:Anirul Corrino@Fimconte
GF:Irulan Corrino@Fimconte
30k hp turns Stalwart Bulwark into 7500 Power that is up nearly 100% of the time. If that's overrated then wow you have some high standards. And no way does High Generals beat that. If you believe it does show me the math please. Power doesn't have diminishing returns by the way. And even with T1 gear I'm already well into diminishing returns with defense. Regeneration, since it's based on missing hp is completely lack luster. No way I would trade all that power for a little crit severity and stats I already have too much of. If you have math or proof that High Generals out performs Stalwart Bulwark please post them. Another related note: You do help a group out by using "selfish" set bonuses. More damage = more threat and faster clear times. That means safer and happier dungeon runs for all.
KC > Stalwart though.
+9k Power to Party (not counting +3k to healer), ~+1k power to self from power on items.
HG isn't even a contender, except for 2pc/2pc PvP.
+10% crit severity (+5% dmg best case scenario, unl) doesn't compare to +60% (+3k Power per player = ~10-15% dmg depending on class) power offensive wise.
Gods Glory to the Heroes.
TR:Anirul Corrino@Fimconte
GF:Irulan Corrino@Fimconte
If I have a good group with decent gear absolutely agree.
For pugging or helping out lowbie/newly leveled friends Stalwart Bulwark would be better though.