Basically if you look at stats, pretty much all the top solo classes are dual weld.
Dual weld defence penetration reduction would be a good start even by a few %
Game making me wish for the days of stacking back.
Fine with DW shield penetration, that's kinda the point of being a DW class. Just switch to polearm, equip parry myth and pop CL evade.
I hope @John_Broadsword reads this. It's clear from the feedback in this thread that armsman need love. Whether that's in the form of nerfing other classes, minor tweaks to the class itself, or better slash/crush weapon availability, something ought to be done. @Carol_Broadsword the people have spoken.
P.S. while we are on the subject of heavy tanks -- remove climb walls from them and give to light tanks makes a lot more sense..
Fine with DW shield penetration, that's kinda the point of being a DW class. Just switch to polearm, equip parry myth and pop CL evade.
This... My warrior isn't even in a Curse template and to me, light tanks are a walk in the park... With all the HPs heavy tanks get, and 50% parry, I usually fight 90% of the time with my 2h out because of the aboved mentioned OP heal procs etc, and I have no problem tanking the DW DPS...
Fine with DW shield penetration, that's kinda the point of being a DW class. Just switch to polearm, equip parry myth and pop CL evade.
This... My warrior isn't even in a Curse template and to me, light tanks are a walk in the park... With all the HPs heavy tanks get, and 50% parry, I usually fight 90% of the time with my 2h out because of the aboved mentioned OP heal procs etc, and I have no problem tanking the DW DPS...
Have you tried fighting a berzerker on an armsman? Not quite a walk in the park. Right @Callofduty ?
I would like armsman to have a 350 radius pbae slam
Lmao unfortunately that'd be quite over the top although would also be quite fun to have. I'm perfectly content with a 15m RUT on snapshot if made free to use, also PLEASE give more weapon types to the slash/crush polearm lines.
I am late to the party here. I did not play my Armsman for over 10 years and just today I dusted him off and found I had to spec him again.
Thus far the biggest problem I see that needs fixed are high level 1 hand, 2 hand and Polearm. Level 44 2 hand hits harder than level 50 & both are positional, I like the level 44 stun although it is positional thus making it used less often, Level 44 and 50 Polearm are positional. The only thing good about level 48 Polearm is it can be used fairly often, if you parry a lot.
High level 1 hand sword simply sucks, primarily because level 44 and the prerequisite level 8 attack both yield a heavy and medium defense penalty. That pretty much makes sword and board useless.
There needs to be a high level attack that does not need a style, other than 48 polearm, 2 hand is side or rear styles only.
To make low to mid level RR armsmen more fun to play would be a high level attack with any weapon a non-style attack and get rid of the medium and heavy defense penalty for 1 hand sword.
It is a simple fix and would not make the Armsman OP. 1 hand sword does much less damage right now, and with people hitting so hard that are high RR and expensive gear is the reason Armsmen are so rare in RvR.
It would be nice to have more of a variety weapon wise. @beibhinn I just specced (against my will) back to 2h and Slash simply to take advantage of the better weapons choice. I was forced into this position, completely against my will.
It would be nice to have more of a variety weapon wise. @beibhinn I just specced (against my will) back to 2h and Slash simply to take advantage of the better weapons choice. I was forced into this position, completely against my will.
Edit: Forgot the
Thrust polearm
use the ancient pole, swap volataic here n there ez wins. wyd bud thought u were armsman pro
It would be nice to have more of a variety weapon wise. @beibhinn I just specced (against my will) back to 2h and Slash simply to take advantage of the better weapons choice. I was forced into this position, completely against my will.
Edit: Forgot the
Thrust polearm
use the ancient pole, swap volataic here n there ez wins. wyd bud thought u were armsman pro
I ran thrust for a while, it's bad ass, thought I'd switch it up and try slash/2h. I'll prolly go back between crush pole/thrust pole.
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Dual weld defence penetration reduction would be a good start even by a few %
Game making me wish for the days of stacking back.
Agree on that, sadly i think thats only 1 side of the coin, 1H dmg vs the new heal procs are pretty pointless too i feel.
I hope @John_Broadsword reads this. It's clear from the feedback in this thread that armsman need love. Whether that's in the form of nerfing other classes, minor tweaks to the class itself, or better slash/crush weapon availability, something ought to be done.
@Carol_Broadsword the people have spoken.
P.S. while we are on the subject of heavy tanks -- remove climb walls from them and give to light tanks makes a lot more sense..
This... My warrior isn't even in a Curse template and to me, light tanks are a walk in the park... With all the HPs heavy tanks get, and 50% parry, I usually fight 90% of the time with my 2h out because of the aboved mentioned OP heal procs etc, and I have no problem tanking the DW DPS...
Have you tried fighting a berzerker on an armsman? Not quite a walk in the park. Right @Callofduty ?
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i hope that answers your question @Amp_Phetamine
Sounds good to me
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Lmao unfortunately that'd be quite over the top although would also be quite fun to have. I'm perfectly content with a 15m RUT on snapshot if made free to use, also PLEASE give more weapon types to the slash/crush polearm lines.
https://www.granks.com/daoc/signature/char/e7I0A3ruDmc.jpg
https://www.granks.com/daoc/signature/char/IY0C9fELOGQ.jpg
Thus far the biggest problem I see that needs fixed are high level 1 hand, 2 hand and Polearm. Level 44 2 hand hits harder than level 50 & both are positional, I like the level 44 stun although it is positional thus making it used less often, Level 44 and 50 Polearm are positional. The only thing good about level 48 Polearm is it can be used fairly often, if you parry a lot.
High level 1 hand sword simply sucks, primarily because level 44 and the prerequisite level 8 attack both yield a heavy and medium defense penalty. That pretty much makes sword and board useless.
There needs to be a high level attack that does not need a style, other than 48 polearm, 2 hand is side or rear styles only.
To make low to mid level RR armsmen more fun to play would be a high level attack with any weapon a non-style attack and get rid of the medium and heavy defense penalty for 1 hand sword.
It is a simple fix and would not make the Armsman OP. 1 hand sword does much less damage right now, and with people hitting so hard that are high RR and expensive gear is the reason Armsmen are so rare in RvR.
Edit: Forgot the
https://www.granks.com/daoc/signature/char/e7I0A3ruDmc.jpg
https://www.granks.com/daoc/signature/char/IY0C9fELOGQ.jpg
Thrust polearm
use the ancient pole, swap volataic here n there ez wins. wyd bud thought u were armsman pro
Message me for an 8v8 if you wanna try me.
I ran thrust for a while, it's bad ass, thought I'd switch it up and try slash/2h. I'll prolly go back between crush pole/thrust pole.
https://www.granks.com/daoc/signature/char/e7I0A3ruDmc.jpg
https://www.granks.com/daoc/signature/char/IY0C9fELOGQ.jpg