01-06-2005, 09:43 PM
Hi all, this is Dezz of the Basin (and Lurker since D1 days) putting in my 2 cents. :)
The build Occhi posted above looks awesome for an endgame build, but most of the "burst dps" and "stunlock" builds out there rely on 21 or 31 point talent rewards, and may be of marginal benefit until one nears 50. Since talent respecs are available, I decided to focus on combat talents to ease the PvE time to 60, then respec for PvP play.
Blackavar is 33 now and having fun. I currently have talents spent as follows:
With a background as a tank in other MMO's, I like the idea of being able to go toe to toe with lots of creatures. "Play a tank then!" you say? I like being invisible, too. :) That said, I got to thinking about a viable talent allocation that would build on my current points, be fun to play, and suprise (and maybe scare) people. With that, I bring you "House of Flying Daggers":
This build is mainly a goof, but hey...I like to be different. With cheap respecs it could be fun to try for a while, would give you a better chance in cases where you did not have the initiative, and might even freak some warrior or pally out who thought you'd be an easy fight. :lol:
The build Occhi posted above looks awesome for an endgame build, but most of the "burst dps" and "stunlock" builds out there rely on 21 or 31 point talent rewards, and may be of marginal benefit until one nears 50. Since talent respecs are available, I decided to focus on combat talents to ease the PvE time to 60, then respec for PvP play.
Blackavar is 33 now and having fun. I currently have talents spent as follows:
Quote:Combat MasteryWith around a 35% chance to dodge or parry I don't get hit much, and generally finish fights v. even cons at around 85% health...just enough time to loot, skin and move on to the next fight. I actually have enjoyed Garotte and Rupture, especially since Rupture dps doesn't change with number of combo points. Fast weaps, 2 bleeds, poisons, and procs make for a lot of numbers spinning over that baddie's head.
Improved Sinister Strike Rank 2
Lightning Reflexes Rank 5
Deflection Rank 5
Precision Rank 4
Combat Total: 16
Assassination Mastery
Improved Eviscerate Rank 3
Malice Rank 5
Assassination Total: 8
With a background as a tank in other MMO's, I like the idea of being able to go toe to toe with lots of creatures. "Play a tank then!" you say? I like being invisible, too. :) That said, I got to thinking about a viable talent allocation that would build on my current points, be fun to play, and suprise (and maybe scare) people. With that, I bring you "House of Flying Daggers":
Quote:Combat MasteryWould be pretty simple really. Using 2 daggers around 1.5 delay and Deadly Poison, Cheap Shot-->Slice & Dice-->Blade Flurry. That would equal 15 seconds of 50% haste, swinging around twice per second. Chances are excellent that all 5 possible applications of Deadly poison would be complete in the first 6 seconds, equaling around 50 additional dps. Hang on and enjoy the ginsu ride. :shuriken:
Lightning Reflexes Rank 5
Deflection Rank 5
Precision Rank 5
Dagger Specialization Rank 5
Dual Wield Specialization Rank 5
Blade Flurry Rank 1
Combat Total: 26
Assassination Mastery
Improved Eviscerate Rank 3
Malice Rank 5
Ruthlessness Rank 3
Improved Slice and Dice Rank 3
Relentless Strikes Rank 1
Vile Poisons Rank 5
Improved Deadly Poison Rank 5
Assassination Total: 25
Total
Total Points Spent: 51
Level Required: 60
This build is mainly a goof, but hey...I like to be different. With cheap respecs it could be fun to try for a while, would give you a better chance in cases where you did not have the initiative, and might even freak some warrior or pally out who thought you'd be an easy fight. :lol: