Need Help 4 Paly / Paladin

[2L8]

My Opinions:

INT/STR Build (Pally)
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INT/DEX Build (Dex-Mage)
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Full INT Build (Nuke)
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STR/DEX Build
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Ah. Thanks! This is something i was looking for.
After reading this, I am not sure if I gonna go the Pally-way anymore. On the one hand it would be cool to be "the last man standing" (I like the support way), but on the other hand this also sounds kinda boring. :S

I guess first I will go for the full Int mage and going to respec to Dex/Int later (because I dont want to use the same staff all the time ^^ ).

Thank you

[GoodSyntax]

@2L8

It's entirely dependent on how you want to play. I like to charge in (like a tank) and deal AOE damage. I am always on the front line next to the tank waiting to contribute to combos and mega-combos. My toon can absorb incredible damage - especially with the mana shield, so it fits nicely with how I like to play. It's also super helpful when you get into a PUG (pick-up group) where there are no tanks, are lower level, or simply cannot work well in a group. I started off as an INT mage and died A LOT during boss encounters and disjointed PUGs, and since I respeced to a INT/STR mage, I die much less often.


If you would prefer to be a "clean up specialist" then INT mage is definitely the way to go. Always run in groups and let the tanks and birds soften up the mob before you waltz in and blast everything away. Just be aware that INT mages are super-squishy and needs to have a tank around for mob control. Without a tank controlling the mobs, you will likely get aggro and everything ends up targeting you!


Personally, I think that the DEX-Mage is a PVP build. They deal terrific damage but are easily killed by high level mobs. Even with the mana shield, the base armor is just so low that you wouldn't survive too many hits.


Hopefully, you have a high level toon, because the Angel set, crafted Fang set and the Humania sets give INT mages really good armor stats - almost as good as a full STR bear! With a high level character, you can switch between a damage dealing support mage (staff + damage ring) or a more pedestrian attack mage (wand + bracer + armor ring). The two types play very different styles!

[2L8]

Okay, first off; What is a "toon" ? I just know toon as a short of Cartoon ^^"
If you mean a "mainchar" or something like that, than I have to say I got nothing in a high Lv range (like said, my chars are ~ Lv 25).

And about my playstile; I am not rly sure about it. I want to deal good dmg but also dont want to die easy.
But I would prefer a saftey playstile more than an "all in" (like, pull 2 ~ 3 mobs, kill them, get the next one, insteat of rush into the room and spam all u got).
I also want to be prepared for a solo dungeon. This doesn't mean that I allways want to go solo, but I have seen enough bears wich can not tank or thinks
"Hey, I got a mage in my team! PULL ALL THE ROOOOOOOOOOM!!!" -> I healed them, they die (hey, I also have CD), I get the aggro, I die. Also enough Mages with
"Heal? Why should I heal? MY health is ok. Revive? Don't know what that is, I don't need it to farm mobs.".
So my faith in "randoms" is kinda low. I also got no friends who play this game and I also can't find new, because either they play this game all day and rush one LV after another or they go offline and will never come back.

[Tayvar]

Now that we have the new stat calculator I tried out several builds for my enchantress and the one I like the most is Int/dex. If you notice gear requirements per level follow a pattern of +3 additional intel/dex/strength for each level increased. We get 5 stat points per level. Basically I'm putting in enough Intel to use Intel gear for each level which is 3 points, which leaves me two left over that I'm putting into dex. This allows me to play the Healer/nuker/buffer role, but...I can actually hit my target(s) and crit as well, and get also get a little dodge. My dps has increased for auto attack significantly. So far I'm impressed with it. I recommend going to the stat calculator and play with it, see what works for you.

[GoodSyntax]

Now that we have the new stat calculator I tried out several builds for my enchantress and the one I like the most is Int/dex. If you notice gear requirements per level follow a pattern of +3 additional intel/dex/strength for each level increased. We get 5 stat points per level. Basically I'm putting in enough Intel to use Intel gear for each level which is 3 points, which leaves me two left over that I'm putting into dex. This allows me to play the Healer/nuker/buffer role, but...I can actually hit my target(s) and crit as well, and get also get a little dodge. My dps has increased for auto attack significantly. So far I'm impressed with it. I recommend going to the stat calculator and play with it, see what works for you.

This would be something along the lines of a DexChantress. Major drawback is a lack of survivability - but with the new end-game gear, it isn't as much of a problem, because the armor is comparable to STR gear (which is absurd in my opinion). The issue is your HP Pool, but with your high damage, DPS, and decent Dodge, you can probably handle most mobs. Bosses could pose a problem.

I have played with a DEX/INT build a few times, but I honestly like the STR/INT build better because it suits my playstyle. I don't like sniping and kiting with ranged weapons all the time - I prefer to be right next to the tank waiting to Ice Storm right after the bear Beckons, and casting Nightmare and Weakness in the middle of huge mobs, so I need the additional armor and HP pool.

You should post the link for the stat calculator (I keep forgetting to bookmark it) so everyone can try it out. It would certainly save some folks a few plat on respecs.