Well since I saw a few old Lv.30 Warbirds in PvP today
(Once in a lifetime), I thought I'd make a little thread to hopefully bring a few new Birds into lower level PvP by giving away my after-nerf build.
The Setup:
6 Focus
6 Blinding Shot
6 Thorn Wall (After some studying on Thorn Wall it works a bit like a Mage's Drain, it has a cast delay. I also found that it's lv6 is very powerful - Trust me and see for yourself
)
5 Evasion
1 Thorn Root (
ALWAYS use Thorn Root first because it's an instant cast, Thorn Wall
AFTER you Thorn Root so that your opponent receives a nice and long stun, following BIG DMG.
1 Repulse
1 Avian Scream
1 Shattering Scream
1 Blast Shot
1 Break Armor
(In order from easiest to hardest)
Against Birds:
Due to this build's setup, other Birds are no problem to kill. Simply be keen-eyed towards the Blinding Shot, because if that hits you, you may lose. I suggest opening up with Repulse, then Blinding Shot, then follow through with your roots, afterwards use your Break, Shat, Blast, and then your Avian Scream if you get that close.
Against Bears:
What I did was Repulse Bear's Beckon then Blind Shot, after that I'd follow through with double Roots and then Break, Shat, Blast and backup so that their HS doesn't touch me, following through backing up I'd come back with a Break, Root, Blind, Repulse, and then my Thorn Wall. They're usually dead before/after I get to a second Thorn Wall, however if you are trapped in a corner, or caught by the second Beckon, I suggest Avian Scream, then follow through with a Repulse and a Root if you have one off cooldown.
[Mega Repulse = Avian Scream and Repulse]
Against Foxes:
Foxes are basically the same as Birds. Keep your distance because when they come in flying you'll need to be prepared to Root, Debuff, then Nuke.
Against Mages:
With Mages it's really just all about luck. However if they don't have Mana Shield, you may have a good fighting chance. With Mages you need to try and avoid the ice's and get some of your Auto-Attacks in, most Mages open up with either Drain, Frostbite, or their Fire Storm, if the mage you fight opens up with Firestorm/Drain, root and try your best to run to get inside of their comfort zone (2-3m), If they open up with Ice you should try to kite their ice by using repulse and try to run towards them with your roots. If you
ARE able to get close enough for your auto-attacks to hit, unleash all of your skills and hopefully you come out standing. However if you are unable to get close enough, just have a 10-12m battle with the mage and try to kite to the best of your abilities. Mages armor buff (Blessing of Vitality) only last 12 seconds, so if you can kite/run out for atleast 5-7 seconds, and get a bit close to them, you may just win.
Against Rhinos:
Stay out of close range for beginning of the fight. Dont use Focus just yet, just use Evasion. Use Root and Repulse effectively, Mega Repulse whenever needed. Then when their Vital force buff runs out, go in focus blind shat break blast root and stay close to them. Once they use Vital force again, kite them like in the beginning. Objective is to run out their main buff - Vital force, which gives them hit, they're helpless without it. When their buff runs out, use blind so whatever they try and do misses. During that short period of time where their buff is cooling down, give it all you've got.
Stats:
94 STR, 60 DEX
My Gear :
Helmet: Halloween Bone Helm (Lv30 Int, Event Item) If you cannot afford this, simply use the item you obtained in Plat Pack.
Weapon: Conqueror's Fine Sword (Lv30 Str, Plat Pack)
Armor: Halloween Marrow Mantle (Lv30 Int, Event Item) - If you cannot afford this, simply use the you obtained in Plat Pack.
Shield: Gruesome Evidence Bracer (Lv30 Dex, Event Item) - If you cannot afford this, simply use the item you obtained in Plat Pack.
Ring: Swap between the Acrobat's Fine Iron Band, and a Dex ring with either 10 Dmg/2 Dodge or 10 Dmg/2 Crit (Unable to remember the name, will edit later)
Swap between Weapons & Rings depending on what you fight with either the Sword & Shield, or the Iceberg Frozen Longsword/Plat Pack Hammer from the Rhino Pack.
In total the maximum amount of resources you'll need in order to be a decent/good warbird is really just about 35-90 platinum, it'll be expensive gold-wise for the better sided gear. (Gruesome Evidence Bracer)
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Burningdex
Shadowstar
Darthtwodtwo
My Level 30 Warbird Guide/Build
Originally Posted by Trenton:1676539
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