Whats Better For A D.D? - Guild Wars Forums

ccfrecc · Jan 19, 2010, 01:04 AM // 01:04

Ok, I recently I have been taking a full party of 8 consisting of 2 D.Doers (An Elementalist and a Ranger), 2 Tanks (M.O.X. and a Warrior HenchMen), 2 Healers, 1 Paragon for support--and of course... ME (D/Mo)!

! But I have been thinking about taking off one of the damage doers and tanks (probably the Warrior HenchMen), as I am one... Now,my question is, what D.D. Should I take off--The Elementalist or the Hunter. I know Hunters are good at spiking but I also know that Elementalists can put out some pretty consist damage. Also, the Hunter is better armored but the Elementalist does more damage in certain situations (correct me if I am wrong on that one).

So, what would be your opinion in what I should take off--The /E or the /R?

Shadowspawn X · Jan 19, 2010, 01:22 AM // 01:22

Get rid of both the tanks, replace with an mm who will make you 10 minion tanks and add support as well, also throw in another ele with wards and damage in the 2nd free slot.

ccfrecc · Jan 19, 2010, 01:24 AM // 01:24

I will try that... When I have access to a Minion Master...

maxxfury · Jan 19, 2010, 01:43 AM // 01:43

Quote:

Whats Better For A D.D?

i heard Ritalin....

Sorry had to...

On a serious note, melee hench/heroes have pretty piss poor ai tbh.

And if your a melee yourself, think about some splinter weapons, mark of pain, strength of honour, big buffs for big win.

Xenex Xclame · Jan 19, 2010, 01:44 AM // 01:44

In my opinion you should not have more then 2 people up front,even if your not really a tank,it doesnt matter 2 people up front are more then enough.

The AI doesnt really spike that well,they just dont use their skills that often.The MM is a good choice, be sure to put death nove on the MM,Heros are godly with it.

If your choice is down to ele and ranger for damage then you should take the ele,however the ranger will survive and take damage much better then the ele,but if you go with wards you will have good defense with that.

I mostly play with the henchies so i will give you my choice with them,1 front liner axe war sometimes but often I will take M.O.X.,Shock and Earth ele,Interrupt ranger,Me(in most cases the caster,monk,SoS or Necro,2 healers and one optional, sometimes the spirit hench or eve sometimes a second war or ranger

ac1inferno · Jan 19, 2010, 01:47 AM // 01:47

When you have access to a Necro Hero, I highly suggest a Minion Bomber:

[build prof=N/any death=12+1+3 soul=8+1][Jagged [email protected]][Animate Bone [email protected]][Death [email protected]][[email protected]][Optional][optional][optional][optional][/build]

For any other heroes:

http://pvx.wikia.com/wiki/Category:G...ng_hero_builds

Also for Henchmen, you can look up what skills they use here:

http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Henchmen

The articles of each individual Henchman also have an evaluation section such as pros and cons.

DBMan · Jan 19, 2010, 02:17 AM // 02:17

It's damage dealer, not damage doer btw.

Dzjudz · Jan 19, 2010, 02:45 AM // 02:45

Use caster heroes/henchmen, not melee and you will be fine

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jimbo32 · Jan 19, 2010, 08:23 AM // 08:23

When I play my warrior, one hero that I find very useful is the SoS Channeling Rt/Mo with 12 points in Smiting Prayers. Keeping Strength of Honor and Splinter Weapon up all the time makes for big damage.

Also, as someone else pointed out, physical henches are generally fairly lame. There's almost always a better caster option. Pretty much the only one I consider taking occasionally is Zho in GW:EN (Broad Head Arrow Interrupt).

Nechrond · Jan 19, 2010, 11:46 AM // 11:46

You're a melee guy, your best bet is probably to get a N/Mo hero with minions and Dwayna's Sorrow. If you build the bar properly, you should still have room for Death Nova.

Jan 19, 2010, 01:04 AM // 01:04	#1
ccfrecc Academy Page Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wisconsin Guild: [KISS] Profession: N/Mo	Whats Better For A D.D? Ok, I recently I have been taking a full party of 8 consisting of 2 D.Doers (An Elementalist and a Ranger), 2 Tanks (M.O.X. and a Warrior HenchMen), 2 Healers, 1 Paragon for support--and of course... ME (D/Mo)!! But I have been thinking about taking off one of the damage doers and tanks (probably the Warrior HenchMen), as I am one... Now,my question is, what D.D. Should I take off--The Elementalist or the Hunter. I know Hunters are good at spiking but I also know that Elementalists can put out some pretty consist damage. Also, the Hunter is better armored but the Elementalist does more damage in certain situations (correct me if I am wrong on that one). So, what would be your opinion in what I should take off--The /E or the /R?

Jan 19, 2010, 01:24 AM // 01:24	#3
ccfrecc Academy Page Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wisconsin Guild: [KISS] Profession: N/Mo	Thanks! I will try that... When I have access to a Minion Master...

Jan 19, 2010, 01:47 AM // 01:47	#6
ac1inferno Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston Guild: We D Shot Your Stances [GODS] Profession: A/W	When you have access to a Necro Hero, I highly suggest a Minion Bomber: [build prof=N/any death=12+1+3 soul=8+1][Jagged [email protected]][Animate Bone [email protected]][Death [email protected]][[email protected]][Optional][optional][optional][optional][/build] For any other heroes: http://pvx.wikia.com/wiki/Category:G...ng_hero_builds Also for Henchmen, you can look up what skills they use here: http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Henchmen The articles of each individual Henchman also have an evaluation section such as pros and cons. Last edited by ac1inferno; Jan 19, 2010 at 01:53 AM // 01:53..

Jan 19, 2010, 01:22 AM // 01:22	#2
Shadowspawn X Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Fellowship of Champions Profession: R/E	Get rid of both the tanks, replace with an mm who will make you 10 minion tanks and add support as well, also throw in another ele with wards and damage in the 2nd free slot.

Jan 19, 2010, 01:44 AM // 01:44	#5
Xenex Xclame Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: DPX Profession: R/	In my opinion you should not have more then 2 people up front,even if your not really a tank,it doesnt matter 2 people up front are more then enough. The AI doesnt really spike that well,they just dont use their skills that often.The MM is a good choice, be sure to put death nove on the MM,Heros are godly with it. If your choice is down to ele and ranger for damage then you should take the ele,however the ranger will survive and take damage much better then the ele,but if you go with wards you will have good defense with that. I mostly play with the henchies so i will give you my choice with them,1 front liner axe war sometimes but often I will take M.O.X.,Shock and Earth ele,Interrupt ranger,Me(in most cases the caster,monk,SoS or Necro,2 healers and one optional, sometimes the spirit hench or eve sometimes a second war or ranger

Jan 19, 2010, 02:17 AM // 02:17	#7
DBMan Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2009 Guild: The Phoenix Dynasty [Tear] Profession: R/	It's damage dealer, not damage doer btw.

Jan 19, 2010, 02:45 AM // 02:45	#8
Dzjudz Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: gwpvx.com/user:dzjudz	Use caster heroes/henchmen, not melee and you will be fine .

Jan 19, 2010, 08:23 AM // 08:23	#9
jimbo32 Site Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Canada Guild: Gentlemens Club [GC] Profession: W/	When I play my warrior, one hero that I find very useful is the SoS Channeling Rt/Mo with 12 points in Smiting Prayers. Keeping Strength of Honor and Splinter Weapon up all the time makes for big damage. Also, as someone else pointed out, physical henches are generally fairly lame. There's almost always a better caster option. Pretty much the only one I consider taking occasionally is Zho in GW:EN (Broad Head Arrow Interrupt).

Jan 19, 2010, 11:46 AM // 11:46	#10
Nechrond Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Netherlands Guild: Utrecht Usurpators Profession: D/	You're a melee guy, your best bet is probably to get a N/Mo hero with minions and Dwayna's Sorrow. If you build the bar properly, you should still have room for Death Nova.