Whirlwind Vs Chain Lightning!

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30 Nov 2007 at 19:34 - 1
Sorry for having 3 threads in this section but they're all related to different things so I wasn't sure what to do.

Anyway, I have a question:

Which is generally more useful for an air elementalist in PvP - Whirlwind or Chain Lightning? Chain Lightning does more damage & can hit multiple targets but Whirlwind could be used for if there is a dervish, assassin or warrior attacking you as it causes AOE damage to all adjacent foes.

E.g. If you HAD to pick one which would you pick?

Thanks.

Stormlord Alex

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30 Nov 2007 at 20:06 - 2
Neither.
They're both pretty bad.

There's better alternative skills... what campaigns do you own?

GD Defender

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30 Nov 2007 at 20:17 - 3
If I had to choose between those two skills I would spec into a different attribute, or worst comes to worst roll a different profession.

Dr Strangelove

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30 Nov 2007 at 20:41 - 4
Blinding flash

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30 Nov 2007 at 20:54 - 5
I'm Ele/Anything (Currently Mesmer) and I own Prophecies + Factions.

Having just changed from Fire to Air for PvP, currently my PvP build is:

[skill]elemental attunement[/skill][skill]air attunement[/skill][skill]blinding flash[/skill][skill]lightning hammer[/skill][skill]lightning orb[/skill][skill]chain lightning[/skill][skill]lightning strike[/skill][skill]resurrection signet[/skill]

GD Defender

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30 Nov 2007 at 20:57 - 6
http://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Build:E/...g_Surge_Warder

Alternately, if you want to run fire:

http://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Build:E/...d_Blast_Warder

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30 Nov 2007 at 21:09 - 7
Quote:
Originally Posted by GD Defender
http://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Build:E/...g_Surge_Warder

Alternately, if you want to run fire:

http://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Build:E/...d_Blast_Warder I only have Proph + Factions, thanks anyway.

Lol wut ^^

GD Defender

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30 Nov 2007 at 21:10 - 8
Shame.

NF has some of the best skills. I'd highly recommend it.

Stormlord Alex

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30 Nov 2007 at 23:16 - 9
Enervating Charge over Chain Lightning, adds another condition to the mix.
Or Ward vs Melee, or Draw Conditions, Convert Hexes... any kinda utility skill is better than Whirlwind/Chain.

Lightning Strike is also kinda lame and can be dropped for more utility, especially when you're casting Flash/Orb/Hammer near enough back-to-back.

Also, I'd consider AoR or some cover enchant, dual attunes are horendously fragile.

Dr Strangelove

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01 Dec 2007 at 00:14 - 10
[skill]elemental attunement[/skill][skill]air attunement[/skill][skill]blinding flash[/skill][skill]lightning hammer[/skill][skill]lightning orb[/skill][skill]gale[/skill][skill]aura of restoration[/skill][skill]resurrection signet[/skill]

cookie cutter dual attuned guy for RA. Run a 40/40 set for extra spammage.