I did get the Fallen Dragon Sword Knot from the first boss drop in VT this weekend, so yes, it is possible to get it there, even outside of dungeon delves.
If you are looking for DPS increasers, look at the Dancing Blade as charononus mentioned, as well as the Fire Archon which does 5% more damage to enemies with less than 30% HP. Good for helping to finish enemies off faster.
Agreed - it's great to have the option for a fresh level 60 to just starting grinding GG for T2 gear, as opposed to the dungeon delve route. And in some cases, the GG gear does offer a solid, final endgame armor set for certain players. I've seen many stealth-based rogues wear the Battlefield Skulker set all the time for…
Yep, and that was me trailing in second - I couldn't seem to keep up! I think you have definitely hit a magic spot with this current Sentinel build - high damage output which allows you to hold aggro/tank, and to survive the mobs as well. I'm not as geared as LEEROY with my Sentinel but will take a look at what I can tweak…
A common consensus I seem to find regarding this topic is: 1) Dungeon Clearing - Miracle Healer 2) Boss Fights - High Prophet I'd say to start there, get comfortable and then experiment to see other options, especially if you intend to try out different roles like DPS, kiting/tanking, etc. The DC is a very versatile class…
The Frost Mimic's 'Unbashable' power seems like it might make it much more survivable than Galeb Duhr or other Defender companions in endgame, as long as it can go dormant fairly often.
I ran my CW with LEEROY JENKINS last evening in Valindra's Tower and he had a huge lead on me in the damage charts. My CW is pretty solidly geared and I usually top damage in groups, so I was pleasantly surprised. You might want to check out the updated build in kolatmaster's thread for some tips.
Thanks for posting this detailed update, kolatmaster - I'll definitely be looking at this new guide for my IV Sentinel toon. I'd also like to attest to the quality of this build for other readers, as I ran my CW with LEEROY and some of his guildies last night in Valindra's Tower and was blown away by how much damage output…
I can see why, as DPS ranged classes are in demand for that dungeon...currently. ;) However, I agree with kidbs that the class is still very new and many players (including myself) are trying to learn the most effective way to compliment groups when running as an HR. I've been trying to keep an eye on what HR's in my…
I wanted to add my strong recommendation for the NW_Legit_Community channel as well - every time I run with groups found there, I have found nothing but patience, friendliness, and solid teamwork. And most of all, learning how to win the fights other groups I've been in say are impossible without doing this glitch or that.
I experienced both issues last night on a Lair of the Pirate King run as well - disappearing loot rolls for the Surgeon Band that dropped from the first boss and chest bugging issues when a loot roll dialog appeared. All party members had the same issues.
Sentinel GWF's might not be able to out-DPS other classes in most cases, but AOE clearing with Slam and at-wills like Wicked Strike is not to be underestimated, especially when used in conjunction with CW crowd control. However, I would say one of the hands-down best features of the Sentinel is simply the ability to stay…
I ran Dread Legion a few times last evening and received AD, Vanguard Scrips and weapon transmutes. The transmutes seem to still be random although I did get lucky and got one for the classes I was playing when I switched a few times.
+1 It's a good policy in general, if you see early on that you will completely dominate the other team, let them cap their node (maybe even mid) to raise their score to 100 points. And if they are missing players, then open a dialogue in chat and offer 1v1 or tell them that you will let them cap a node or two. I feel that…
In regards to new PvP maps, I think it would be cool if there was at least one new map added with each module, perhaps themed in conjunction with the module's overall theme, similar to how the Master of the Hunt and Dread Legion skirmishes were done. A Feywild/Sharandar PvP map with huge glowing mushrooms and gigantic tree…
I ran a quick Pirate King during delves with some guild members, after a few of them respecc'ed, to try out the new tricks. The party makeup was: 1) Iron Vanguard Sentinel GWF 2) Divine Oracle DC (healing role) 3) Anointed Champion DC (buff/debuff role) 4) Thaum CW 5) Stealth based TR (me) Overall group DPS was noticeably…
Other opinions may differ, but this is my usual approach when I run my (Conqueror) GF in a Cragmire Crypts PUG. At the campfire, I will politely suggest the strategy via Party chat - “hey everyone, I’ll tank the boss, if the rest of you can handle adds - ok?” If no one has an issue with that (none so far), we will enter…
+1 Trash talk is usually expected in PvP sometimes, the GG chat can just get really nasty. One of my toons is aligned with a Luskan guild, and we get stomped every time I PUG. The PvP score bar for our side is barely above 25% the whole time in many matches. The "kick 'em while they're down" gloating on chat from the…
Very true, I have a character of every class, and my experience with solo joining queues are, on average: 1) GF - sometimes instantly, less than 2 minutes 2) DC - less than 5 minutes 3) CW - 5 - 20 minutes 4) GWF - 20+ minutes 5) TR - just go on the /LFG channel and try and join a premade
The sales and special offers seem to usually occur on Thursdays and Fridays, so I would suggest to hold out during the week until you just can't anymore :) That Charge Zen offer a while back was the first and only one I've seen since I started playing, although there is a bonus Zen offer with Zen purchases that appears…
Same here - I also respecced to Thaum after getting my HV armor set, and started playing around with Shard, even though I found it really awkward originally. After getting the hang of it, it brings a new "physical" kind of fun to mob fights that no other spell seems to provide. Purple meatballs of death ftw!