Question about STR and DEX

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  • Maelael - Heavens Tear
    Maelael - Heavens Tear Posts: 1,497 Arc User
    edited September 2009
    If you pvp, sure, stay at the 120 dex. But there is a large, noticeable difference in damage from 200 str to 300 str. I found this out when I redid my stats and loved it. Essentially, Pirates die in 2 waves of aoe or less 75-79. I like my Str build because I can do that.

    You said your main build was Axe, hence the recommendation of half of that dex. Misty rings make a huge difference, and they're cheap now. If more dex works for you for PVP, go with it dude. It's just not going to be as efficient PVE as a high strength build.

    HP wise, god knows what some others are doing. I know 5k was barely enough in my 70's for bosses and AOE solo without charm ticks. I'm not sure how people are staying happy at that low of HP.

    In terms of tanking FB59: FB59 is a horrible example of tanking bosses, they're all way too easy. The only "skill spamming" you really need to do is hit bleed, double spark, and alpha male when they refresh. I rarely had an issue losing aggro, and if I did, it was after a wave of crits. I always prefer a barb, but theres rarely one when you need them.
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  • SultryShade - Dreamweaver
    SultryShade - Dreamweaver Posts: 149 Arc User
    edited September 2009
    Maelael - Heavens Tear wrote: »
    If you pvp, sure, stay at the 120 dex. But there is a large, noticeable difference in damage from 200 str to 300 str. I found this out when I redid my stats and loved it. Essentially, Pirates die in 2 waves of aoe or less 75-79. I like my Str build because I can do that.

    You said your main build was Axe, hence the recommendation of half of that dex. Misty rings make a huge difference, and they're cheap now. If more dex works for you for PVP, go with it dude. It's just not going to be as efficient PVE as a high strength build.

    HP wise, god knows what some others are doing. I know 5k was barely enough in my 70's for bosses and AOE solo without charm ticks. I'm not sure how people are staying happy at that low of HP.

    In terms of tanking FB59: FB59 is a horrible example of tanking bosses, they're all way too easy. The only "skill spamming" you really need to do is hit bleed, double spark, and alpha male when they refresh. I rarely had an issue losing aggro, and if I did, it was after a wave of crits. I always prefer a barb, but theres rarely one when you need them.

    1) I could do the same thing as you to assassins at the same level, and I use fists and axes.

    2) HP isn't an issue if you accept charm ticks and know how to make money to cover the charms. At assassins at lvl 74 I was burning charm and event food, but I made more than enough in drops to cover the cost, and get enough for skills.

    3) Tanking is a matter of your skill and the ability of the other DDs to hold back appropriately.
    I will not hesitate to beat you over the head with your own stupidity.

    Yes I am a hypocrite.
  • dieoh
    dieoh Posts: 4 Arc User
    edited September 2009
    Maelael - Heavens Tear wrote: »
    If you pvp, sure, stay at the 120 dex. But there is a large, noticeable difference in damage from 200 str to 300 str. I found this out when I redid my stats and loved it. Essentially, Pirates die in 2 waves of aoe or less 75-79. I like my Str build because I can do that.

    You said your main build was Axe, hence the recommendation of half of that dex. Misty rings make a huge difference, and they're cheap now. If more dex works for you for PVP, go with it dude. It's just not going to be as efficient PVE as a high strength build.


    In terms of tanking FB59: FB59 is a horrible example of tanking bosses, they're all way too easy. The only "skill spamming" you really need to do is hit bleed, double spark, and alpha male when they refresh. I rarely had an issue losing aggro, and if I did, it was after a wave of crits. I always prefer a barb, but theres rarely one when you need them.


    Um but tanking is tanking, its irelevant of the lvl of the boss. Tanking has to do with the tanks ability to hold aggro. Its irrelevant if its a bh59 or not.
  • Maelael - Heavens Tear
    Maelael - Heavens Tear Posts: 1,497 Arc User
    edited September 2009
    re:

    1)This is one I'll have to say "Pics/Vid or it didn't happen."

    2) Idea is to make money and exp, not break even. That has to be the most dissapointing way to AOE grind I've heard.

    3) I'm sorry to be mean...but that's just funny in a sad sorta way.

    BH/FB59 is very relevant when a 7x cleric can tank the place.
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