Why don't Warriors use any of thier stances?
Age
Why don't Warriors use any of thier stance instead of reling on thier secoundaries/I have been playing around with stances on my Warriors and they work good as long as you aren't being hexed.This is shield stance.defensive stance and disiplined stance.
Lando Griffen
They do...In pve this is called a "stance tank".
Ulivious The Reaper
Well, we do... errm I do, i just don't like the long as heck freaking down time between using a skill and being able to use it again, which is why the only stance i use is physical and elemental resistence :|
Mayh3m
Im a stance tank when I farm Sorrow hehe. but yes I do equip some stance skills on my balanced build PVE
Racthoh
Dolyak Signet + Watch Yourself is all you need. Haven't had much uses for stances after the Dolyak boost.
Hidden in the Mist
I like Flurry and Frenzy, those are stances also.
jummeth
Frenzy and Rush(Sprint)
Rest are too passive for PvP. Typically they rely on the enemy targeting you which means that as soon as they see you are a defensive tanker, it means your DPS will be lowered, therefore your target priority will also be lower.
People do take Dolyak or Ob-Flesh as warriors into PvP... its so very amusing to see them being completely useless for 20 seconds at a time. Things like Shield stance have the similar effects.
Rest are too passive for PvP. Typically they rely on the enemy targeting you which means that as soon as they see you are a defensive tanker, it means your DPS will be lowered, therefore your target priority will also be lower.
People do take Dolyak or Ob-Flesh as warriors into PvP... its so very amusing to see them being completely useless for 20 seconds at a time. Things like Shield stance have the similar effects.
fb2000
why does every post about warrior become a PVP orientated one lately oO?
anyway, in pve, yes, defensive stances are useful, but unless youre purely the tank (as in sorrows furnace etc), the only stance you might consider using imo are speed boost and or attack rate boost.. Gladiators defense is a serious skill for soloing crowds of melee monsters. the mesmer stances are useful for mitigating dmg too
in pvp, true, defensive stances really limit you in your true role
PS
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Originally Posted by Racthoh
anyway, in pve, yes, defensive stances are useful, but unless youre purely the tank (as in sorrows furnace etc), the only stance you might consider using imo are speed boost and or attack rate boost.. Gladiators defense is a serious skill for soloing crowds of melee monsters. the mesmer stances are useful for mitigating dmg too
in pvp, true, defensive stances really limit you in your true role
PS
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Dolyak Signet + Watch Yourself is all you need. Haven't had much uses for stances after the Dolyak boost.
what boost??
jummeth
+35~40AL boost i guess.
AlbinoChocobo
Watch Yourself ! good armor boost for yourself, up constantly (4 adrenaline), and good protection for your group if thing go ape (+20 AL turns that flimsy nightgown into a decent chainmail).
Best thing is, it can stack with another stance, since I realised writing this reply it's not a Stance but a Shout. Heck, someone else started it, Dolyak Signet is not a Stance, but, er, a Signet.
Anyhow, not enough warriors (I mean PvE) carry Watch Yourself. Protect the party ! Casters are stupid ! Be their friend, and keep yelling in their ears ! Watch Yourself ! Don't let that critter munch on your arm ! Fire burns ! Look on both sides before crossing ! Stop picking your nose !
/breath
... pills ... need my pills
Well, shouts have good synergy with stances : On Your Knees!
Best thing is, it can stack with another stance, since I realised writing this reply it's not a Stance but a Shout. Heck, someone else started it, Dolyak Signet is not a Stance, but, er, a Signet.
Anyhow, not enough warriors (I mean PvE) carry Watch Yourself. Protect the party ! Casters are stupid ! Be their friend, and keep yelling in their ears ! Watch Yourself ! Don't let that critter munch on your arm ! Fire burns ! Look on both sides before crossing ! Stop picking your nose !
/breath
... pills ... need my pills
Well, shouts have good synergy with stances : On Your Knees!
Hidden in the Mist
Warriors are suppose to be in the front lines and you can't just expect them to run back to the casters to just use "Watch Yourself!" now can you?
ubermancer
I wonder what sort of 'stance' you would recharge by shouting "On Your Knees!"... hmm...
Priest Of Sin
My build is almost purely stances... 2 axe attacks, 4 stances, healing sig and rez sig. So funny to watch melee chars and rangers try to hurt me... also funny to watch spellcasters try to blow through my 560 health...
TACTICS FTW!!!
TACTICS FTW!!!
JoeKnowMo
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Originally Posted by ubermancer
I wonder what sort of 'stance' you would recharge by shouting "On Your Knees!"... hmm...
Dwarven Battle Stance? Though a hammer war could use Renewing Smash. Most likely an elite stance. Gotta get that knockdown though. I know, Glad's Def, Shock, On your Knees, Glad's Def. 
Racthoh
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Originally Posted by fb2000
what boost??
Dolyak Signet was +10...+18, then changed to what it is now around the Sorrow's Furnace update.
jummeth
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Originally Posted by Priest Of Sin
My build is almost purely stances... 2 axe attacks, 4 stances, healing sig and rez sig. So funny to watch melee chars and rangers try to hurt me... also funny to watch spellcasters try to blow through my 560 health...
TACTICS FTW!!! Samely, you also do jack all damage, so everyone ignores you and then drop a couple of hexes on you and watch you die while dancing.
TACTICS FTW!!! Samely, you also do jack all damage, so everyone ignores you and then drop a couple of hexes on you and watch you die while dancing.
Hidden in the Mist
Maybe he uses it for PvE only? Or he could be using it only in RA.
Age
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Originally Posted by Hidden in the Mist
I like Flurry and Frenzy, those are stances also.
You could use tiger Stance now instead.I do use watchyourself before hitting my heal sig and I use this on my Monk sometimes.
Hidden in the Mist
I hate Tiger Stance, it last for a short amount with a long recharge and that the fact that it ends if you miss one attack just pisses me off.
fiery
Warriors Endurance I belive it's called.
The Real Roy Keane
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Originally Posted by Priest Of Sin
My build is almost purely stances... 2 axe attacks, 4 stances, healing sig and rez sig. So funny to watch melee chars and rangers try to hurt me... also funny to watch spellcasters try to blow through my 560 health...
TACTICS FTW!!! I can only assume this build is for PvE, since the Campfire is PvE oriented, but if you're using this build in PvP..*shudders*
TACTICS FTW!!! I can only assume this build is for PvE, since the Campfire is PvE oriented, but if you're using this build in PvP..*shudders*
AlbinoChocobo
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Originally Posted by Hidden in the Mist
Warriors are suppose to be in the front lines and you can't just expect them to run back to the casters to just use "Watch Yourself!" now can you?
Play PUGs. You don't have to run back, far too often, you'll have the back line standing right up your crack, with your favorite necro trying to munch on the critter your beating on. Not to mention your friendly Ele who starts BBQing hostiles before you can even get decent aggro, and draws the whole mob past you.
Hidden in the Mist
Which is why I use henchies or go with friends.
pegasux
stances? what are those?
Skuld
WY! is for you, not to buff the party
Kitt
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Originally Posted by AlbinoChocobo
Play PUGs. You don't have to run back, far too often, you'll have the back line standing right up your crack, with your favorite necro trying to munch on the critter your beating on. Not to mention your friendly Ele who starts BBQing hostiles before you can even get decent aggro, and draws the whole mob past you.
so very true!!
I have just recently returned yo playing my warrior and have noticed such foolishness
first hand,, tanking necros, eles, and monks that wonder why the heck they are dieing,,,
so very true!!
I have just recently returned yo playing my warrior and have noticed such foolishness
first hand,, tanking necros, eles, and monks that wonder why the heck they are dieing,,,
fb2000
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Originally Posted by Racthoh
Dolyak Signet was +10...+18, then changed to what it is now around the Sorrow's Furnace update.
see, I wasnt around here then, how would i know 
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btw this is becoming a seriously weird thread
*spams happily*
.btw this is becoming a seriously weird thread
*spams happily*
holden
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Originally Posted by JoeKnowMo
Dwarven Battle Stance? Though a hammer war could use Renewing Smash. Most likely an elite stance. Gotta get that knockdown though. I know, Glad's Def, Shock, On your Knees, Glad's Def.
i got it ubermancer
i got it ubermancer