Choosing One Elite Skill
Pyro_Elementalist
I've got an Elite Warrior Tome waiting for my new warrior, so I'd like to use it once I get out of pre-searing. If I had to choose just ONE elite skill out of all others for general pvp and farming to get first, which would be my best choice?
Kyomi Tachibana
I'd go with Dragon Slash, cuz it's spiffy.
Pyro_Elementalist
I was thinking the same thing. Now, for a follow-up question: Can I unlock skills with balthazar faction and use the tomes to get the skills unlocked in that way?
Calli
Yes. You may use a regular/elite tome to learn any skill of that specific profession that you have previously unlocked for your account.
Kyomi Tachibana
Yup that's the way it works.
Keekles
General pvp + farming? Well, for pvp I'd say [EVISCERATE] and for farming... well, I don't know, I don't farm with my warrior much anymore.
Yuhe Ji
Farming I would guess [Gladiator's Defense], but it has little other uses and you will be laughed at in pvp if you use it. I would just pick the best skill that you think will take a while to get. [Dragon Slash] fits the bill.
cellardweller
[dragon slash][triple chop]and [earth shaker] are the pve elites of choice. The first two are available via easy set location caps relatively close to ascalon. [earth shaker] on the other hand is on a random spawn in the middle of nowhere which would make it the best one to use the tome on.
For pvp - roll a pvp toon and stop messing around with subpar pve ones until you can deck them out fully.
For pvp - roll a pvp toon and stop messing around with subpar pve ones until you can deck them out fully.
RavagerOfDreams
write down the names of elites on pieces of paper then draw em out of a hat
problem solved your welcome
problem solved your welcome
Yuhe Ji
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Originally Posted by RavagerOfDreams
write down the names of elites on pieces of paper then draw em out of a hat
problem solved your welcome
*Draws [Primal Rage]* 
problem solved your welcome
*Draws [Primal Rage]* 
Marty Silverblade
I'm reading this as you want to use an elite tome as soon as you get out of pre so you can get an unfair bonus above everyone else in Ascalon Arena. In that case there probably wouldn't be too much use in taking [[Dragon Slash] because you won't have the attributes to have it return a good enough adr to justify the 10adr cost.
If you're talking about RA, TA, and stuff, just make a PvP char, saving yourself the trouble of running a subpar char. Besides, you have to get to lvl 20 anyway and at that point, you'll have most of the elites within your grasp anyway
If you're talking about RA, TA, and stuff, just make a PvP char, saving yourself the trouble of running a subpar char. Besides, you have to get to lvl 20 anyway and at that point, you'll have most of the elites within your grasp anyway
Kyomi Tachibana
You can't even use elite skills in the low level arenas iirc. :x
Also, there are no elite war skills that fall into "good PvP and farming" category. Choose one or the other.
Or at least I don't think there are, I'm not very knowledgeable of warrior builds.
Also, there are no elite war skills that fall into "good PvP and farming" category. Choose one or the other.
Or at least I don't think there are, I'm not very knowledgeable of warrior builds.
graverobber2
just take [whirling axe]
low adrenal cost and nice dmg
(can be spammed with [[For Great Justice])
low adrenal cost and nice dmg
(can be spammed with [[For Great Justice])
Pyro_Elementalist
Heh...I meant to say PvE, not PvP. My bad >.<
Gredinus
Dragon Slash for groups...
October Jade
DSlash really loses its luster without a complement of other skills that support and benefit from the adrenal swings. Also, without 14 in Swordsmanship you can't even use FGJ! spam.
I suggest using the tome to learn Cleave. The adrenal cost is significantly less than Eviscerate, which makes it more ideal for general pve. There is little sense in carrying an elite that can't be used until the target is already dead.
I suggest using the tome to learn Cleave. The adrenal cost is significantly less than Eviscerate, which makes it more ideal for general pve. There is little sense in carrying an elite that can't be used until the target is already dead.
snaek
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Originally Posted by October Jade
DSlash really loses its luster without a complement of other skills that support and benefit from the adrenal swings. Also, without 14 in Swordsmanship you can't even use FGJ! spam.
I suggest using the tome to learn Cleave. The adrenal cost is significantly less than Eviscerate, which makes it more ideal for general pve. There is little sense in carrying an elite that can't be used until the target is already dead. yea...
dslash will become one of teh better elites...
when u reach lvl20
but from lvl5-20...
cleave mite be better choice
unless u like planning ahead...
which kinda defeats teh purpose of having and using the tome now...
mite as well jus save it for later when u hit lvl 20 and can put it to good use
I suggest using the tome to learn Cleave. The adrenal cost is significantly less than Eviscerate, which makes it more ideal for general pve. There is little sense in carrying an elite that can't be used until the target is already dead. yea...
dslash will become one of teh better elites...
when u reach lvl20
but from lvl5-20...
cleave mite be better choice
unless u like planning ahead...
which kinda defeats teh purpose of having and using the tome now...
mite as well jus save it for later when u hit lvl 20 and can put it to good use
the savage nornbear
[dragon slash] [eviscerate] [earth shaker] take your pick
Red Sand
For general solo farming and group PvE, I'd take [[charge].
It's a utility Elite that you can use with whatever weapon you like. For me, it's not always all about dealing damage.
It's a utility Elite that you can use with whatever weapon you like. For me, it's not always all about dealing damage.
MasterSasori
PvE: [Dragon Slash]
PvP: [Eviscerate]
Stay away from [Hundred Blades] as it really should be renamed Two Blades.
PvP: [Eviscerate]
Stay away from [Hundred Blades] as it really should be renamed Two Blades.
Age
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Originally Posted by Marty Silverblade
I'm reading this as you want to use an elite tome as soon as you get out of pre so you can get an unfair bonus above everyone else in Ascalon Arena. In that case there probably wouldn't be too much use in taking [[Dragon Slash] because you won't have the attributes to have it return a good enough adr to justify the 10adr cost.
If you're talking about RA, TA, and stuff, just make a PvP char, saving yourself the trouble of running a subpar char. Besides, you have to get to lvl 20 anyway and at that point, you'll have most of the elites within your grasp anyway They lock up elites now in Lower end arenas like Ascalon and Yaks and it is about time.I wished the same could be done for armour.The same applies to PvE skills in a PvP area they get locked up to.
For farming [triple chop] pvp [eviscerate]
farming [hundred blades] pvp [dragon slash] or [crippling slash]
I wouldn't use a hammer for farming.
If you're talking about RA, TA, and stuff, just make a PvP char, saving yourself the trouble of running a subpar char. Besides, you have to get to lvl 20 anyway and at that point, you'll have most of the elites within your grasp anyway They lock up elites now in Lower end arenas like Ascalon and Yaks and it is about time.I wished the same could be done for armour.The same applies to PvE skills in a PvP area they get locked up to.
For farming [triple chop] pvp [eviscerate]
farming [hundred blades] pvp [dragon slash] or [crippling slash]
I wouldn't use a hammer for farming.
Issac
Personally I like quivering blade, it only reqs 4 adren and I barely ever get dazed from it.
Jam Jar
[Dragon Slash] is hard to run when you just get out of Pre. However, if you get it later in the game, not only will it own general PvE, but you can rock PvP too.
But for now, it's a better idea to stick with some other elites like [Triple Chop].
But for now, it's a better idea to stick with some other elites like [Triple Chop].
MasterSasori
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Originally Posted by Issac
Personally I like quivering blade, it only reqs 4 adren and I barely ever get dazed from it.
Yeah [quivering blade] is easy to get and its pretty good.
zling
use tomes on elites that are hard to cap, Earthshaker is 1 of those elites...
the rest are just so easy to cap once at lvl 20 that it's wasting an elite tome... and Earthshaker is actually useful in both PvE and PvP so why not use it?
the rest are just so easy to cap once at lvl 20 that it's wasting an elite tome... and Earthshaker is actually useful in both PvE and PvP so why not use it?
A Leprechaun
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Originally Posted by zling
use tomes on elites that are hard to cap, Earthshaker is 1 of those elites...
the rest are just so easy to cap once at lvl 20 that it's wasting an elite tome... and Earthshaker is actually useful in both PvE and PvP so why not use it? Yeah, if you wouldn't mind using a hammer (give it a try, its pretty fun) [Earth Shaker] would be a great choice. Its hard to cap and, other thanhe 4 hammer mastery to make it work, its effect doesn't scale (as in it starts crappy and only gets good when you're a high level) so its effective in low level areas.
For sword I think [quivering blade] is a good choice, even if it does get blocked, the daze shouldn't make much difference as you should be casting spells (with few exceptions). I wouldn't recommend [Dragon Slash] for the moment, it kinda pigeon-holes you into a certain build, other than that its not an amazing elite (10a original cost :/). I personally like [Hundred Blades], its simple and does good damage when mixed with a conjure as well as decent adrenaline gain.
For axe you have 3 options which I think are equally as good as each other in their own fields, [Cleave], [Eviscerate] and [Triple Chop]. Eviscerate is amazing, but does cost quite a bit of adrenaline, better in PvP or high-end PvE. Triple Chop is a staple skill, high damage and AoE very good. Cleave is sometimes underrated, its cheap and does high damage, very powerful combined with Dismember, good in all areas.
You could always get an elite that works with all weapons, but to be honest there are not many that will benefit you hugely.
~A Leprechaun~
the rest are just so easy to cap once at lvl 20 that it's wasting an elite tome... and Earthshaker is actually useful in both PvE and PvP so why not use it? Yeah, if you wouldn't mind using a hammer (give it a try, its pretty fun) [Earth Shaker] would be a great choice. Its hard to cap and, other thanhe 4 hammer mastery to make it work, its effect doesn't scale (as in it starts crappy and only gets good when you're a high level) so its effective in low level areas.
For sword I think [quivering blade] is a good choice, even if it does get blocked, the daze shouldn't make much difference as you should be casting spells (with few exceptions). I wouldn't recommend [Dragon Slash] for the moment, it kinda pigeon-holes you into a certain build, other than that its not an amazing elite (10a original cost :/). I personally like [Hundred Blades], its simple and does good damage when mixed with a conjure as well as decent adrenaline gain.
For axe you have 3 options which I think are equally as good as each other in their own fields, [Cleave], [Eviscerate] and [Triple Chop]. Eviscerate is amazing, but does cost quite a bit of adrenaline, better in PvP or high-end PvE. Triple Chop is a staple skill, high damage and AoE very good. Cleave is sometimes underrated, its cheap and does high damage, very powerful combined with Dismember, good in all areas.
You could always get an elite that works with all weapons, but to be honest there are not many that will benefit you hugely.
~A Leprechaun~
Age
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Originally Posted by zling
use tomes on elites that are hard to cap, Earthshaker is 1 of those elites...
the rest are just so easy to cap once at lvl 20 that it's wasting an elite tome... and Earthshaker is actually useful in both PvE and PvP so why not use it? Earthshaker is easy to cap as compared to Devastating hammer or Backbreaker or Magehunters bash(sp).
the rest are just so easy to cap once at lvl 20 that it's wasting an elite tome... and Earthshaker is actually useful in both PvE and PvP so why not use it? Earthshaker is easy to cap as compared to Devastating hammer or Backbreaker or Magehunters bash(sp).
Magikarp
pvp: deva hammer, backbreaker, crippling slash, evis, magehunters smash
pve: dragon slash, triple chop, EARTHSHAKA!
its as simple as that. everything falls underneath of those skills for now.
i say to go with either crippling slash or devastating. both are pretty good in both pve and pvp imo.
pve: dragon slash, triple chop, EARTHSHAKA!
its as simple as that. everything falls underneath of those skills for now.
i say to go with either crippling slash or devastating. both are pretty good in both pve and pvp imo.
N1ghtstalker
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Originally Posted by MasterSasori
Yeah [quivering blade] is easy to get and its pretty good.
not to forget that dazed doesn't affect the average good warrior
only wammo's would be affected by that
only wammo's would be affected by that
Tyla
You missed out [magehunters smash], Magikarp. 
(Don't read the current description, it's now unblockable against an enchanted enemy and an unconditional KD.)
(Don't read the current description, it's now unblockable against an enchanted enemy and an unconditional KD.)
Magikarp
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Originally Posted by Tyla
You missed out [magehunters smash], Magikarp.
(Don't read the current description, it's now unblockable against an enchanted enemy and an unconditional KD.) edit: fix'ed. good eye tex, you were right.
(Don't read the current description, it's now unblockable against an enchanted enemy and an unconditional KD.) edit: fix'ed. good eye tex, you were right.