What do you think about a second sin profession? - Guild Wars Forums

Usurp · Feb 29, 2008, 09:32 PM // 21:32

I have looked at the secondary profession info. in the wiki and the builds in campfire, but am still not sure what second to choose for my sin.

I am leaning toward A/R because I figure that, among other things, when I solo my pet can occupy enemies so I don't get clobbered.

What do you think? Links and advice are welcome.

Good fortune

Tatile · Feb 29, 2008, 09:42 PM // 21:42

A/R is alright, Apply Poison isn't bad, and Crit Barragers seem to work (this is all probably in far greater depth in the Sin Forum in Campfire).

However I don't believe having a pet will be useful to you, as, when a pet dies, it causes all your skills to be disabled (read: recharge) for a number of seconds. Also, I'm worried about what you mean by 'soloing'. There are number of (A/E, adimtadly) solo farming builds for the Assassin, but for general game play going out own your own (without Henchmen or Heroes) is a bad plan. Not to say that in Sunqua Vale you'd have a hard time with your pet, but that in the latter stages you'll see how hard it can be on your own.

Personally I'd go A/Mo for a hard-res, but A/R sounds like it would be interesting for you to play (Apply Poison being a good skill in some cases).

Hope this helps a bit.

Usurp · Feb 29, 2008, 09:51 PM // 21:51

Thanks for the suggestions. I am also considering A/Mo.

Wirt · Feb 29, 2008, 09:58 PM // 21:58

Also A/W could be good to for Wild Blow. Its a guranteed hit (except if you are blind), removes a stance, and is a critical hit which could give you E and renew a few enchantments that require a critical hit to renew. Also warrior has a few IAS stances that could make assassins friggin effective, especially in pvp.

Also keep in mind that having a pet will take up 2 skill slots if you want to be able to res the pet, and it seems assassins need lots of skill slots if you dont want to suffer long recharges and be an effective assassin. The typical combo is 3 attacks (on-hand, off-hand, then dual). There are some exceptions where you can start with an off-hand attack. So now thats 5 skill slots used on a simple combo. You dont have much room for other skills.

Personally I do have a black moa pet for my assassin, but more for gimicky stuff or if i ever go B/P into Tombs (havent done it yet with assassin)

lennymon · Feb 29, 2008, 09:59 PM // 21:59

A/rt splinter weapon + dual strike? Anyways, secondary profession isnt fixed, you can change anytime once you get to like the 4th mission.

Tatile · Feb 29, 2008, 10:08 PM // 22:08

^referenced mission being Nahpui Quarter, taking you to Senji's Corner, where there is an NPC allowing you to change your secondary for a fee (about 500g).

Bohya · Mar 01, 2008, 12:30 AM // 00:30

Not to forgetto mention Temple of the Ages and The Chantry of Secrets.

Thorondor Port · Mar 01, 2008, 02:15 AM // 02:15

Id stay away from the assassin profession entirely. Secondary or not.

Bohya · Mar 02, 2008, 01:43 AM // 01:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thorondor Port

Id stay away from the assassin profession entirely. Secondary or not. I HATE ASSASSINS!

What's wrong with sins? Just because people attempted to play them as tanks when they first came out and earned a bad reputation it doesn't mean that they are bad.
I can take casters out in a few seconds with a 5 skill attack chain.

CyberMesh0 · Mar 02, 2008, 04:06 AM // 04:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bohya

I can take casters out in a few seconds with a 5 skill attack chain.

I like the Sin class, but I hate assassins in AB for this reason.

Mr Masacr · Mar 02, 2008, 05:27 PM // 17:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Usurp

Thanks for the suggestions. I am also considering A/Mo.

I had an A/Mo. He was ownage, but I got bored and deleted him. He used Vigorous Spirit for constant heal. Also had Shadow Refuge.

Coloneh · Mar 02, 2008, 07:57 PM // 19:57

go A/Rt until you can get A/D. nightmare weapon and splinter weapon are great at low levels.

Thorondor Port · Mar 03, 2008, 03:28 AM // 03:28

Yes I hate assassins.
Whoever these casters your taking out in 5 skills has a terrible monk.

Edit: I only hate them when I play them.

Pleikki · Mar 03, 2008, 07:32 AM // 07:32

A/w FTW! ........

Feb 29, 2008, 09:32 PM // 21:32	#1
Usurp Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The burbs of Atlanta	What do you think about a second sin profession? I have looked at the secondary profession info. in the wiki and the builds in campfire, but am still not sure what second to choose for my sin. I am leaning toward A/R because I figure that, among other things, when I solo my pet can occupy enemies so I don't get clobbered. What do you think? Links and advice are welcome. Good fortune

Feb 29, 2008, 09:42 PM // 21:42	#2
Tatile Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: Stygian Disciples of Tenebrasus Profession: N/Me	A/R is alright, Apply Poison isn't bad, and Crit Barragers seem to work (this is all probably in far greater depth in the Sin Forum in Campfire). However I don't believe having a pet will be useful to you, as, when a pet dies, it causes all your skills to be disabled (read: recharge) for a number of seconds. Also, I'm worried about what you mean by 'soloing'. There are number of (A/E, adimtadly) solo farming builds for the Assassin, but for general game play going out own your own (without Henchmen or Heroes) is a bad plan. Not to say that in Sunqua Vale you'd have a hard time with your pet, but that in the latter stages you'll see how hard it can be on your own. Personally I'd go A/Mo for a hard-res, but A/R sounds like it would be interesting for you to play (Apply Poison being a good skill in some cases). Hope this helps a bit.

Feb 29, 2008, 09:51 PM // 21:51	#3
Usurp Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The burbs of Atlanta	Thanks for the suggestions. I am also considering A/Mo.

Feb 29, 2008, 09:58 PM // 21:58	#4
Wirt Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2007 Guild: Conscripts of Ascalon Profession: W/	Also A/W could be good to for Wild Blow. Its a guranteed hit (except if you are blind), removes a stance, and is a critical hit which could give you E and renew a few enchantments that require a critical hit to renew. Also warrior has a few IAS stances that could make assassins friggin effective, especially in pvp. Also keep in mind that having a pet will take up 2 skill slots if you want to be able to res the pet, and it seems assassins need lots of skill slots if you dont want to suffer long recharges and be an effective assassin. The typical combo is 3 attacks (on-hand, off-hand, then dual). There are some exceptions where you can start with an off-hand attack. So now thats 5 skill slots used on a simple combo. You dont have much room for other skills. Personally I do have a black moa pet for my assassin, but more for gimicky stuff or if i ever go B/P into Tombs (havent done it yet with assassin)

Feb 29, 2008, 09:59 PM // 21:59	#5
lennymon Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle Guild: Odin's Hammer [OH] - Servant's of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: R/	A/rt splinter weapon + dual strike? Anyways, secondary profession isnt fixed, you can change anytime once you get to like the 4th mission.

Feb 29, 2008, 10:08 PM // 22:08	#6
Tatile Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: Stygian Disciples of Tenebrasus Profession: N/Me	^referenced mission being Nahpui Quarter, taking you to Senji's Corner, where there is an NPC allowing you to change your secondary for a fee (about 500g).

Mar 01, 2008, 12:30 AM // 00:30	#7
Bohya Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vabbi Guild: Farming Crewuk [fcuk] Profession: D/	Not to forgetto mention Temple of the Ages and The Chantry of Secrets.

Mar 01, 2008, 02:15 AM // 02:15	#8
Thorondor Port Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: British Columbia Profession: W/	Id stay away from the assassin profession entirely. Secondary or not.

Mar 02, 2008, 07:57 PM // 19:57	#12
Coloneh Furnace Stoker Join Date: Nov 2006 Profession: D/W	go A/Rt until you can get A/D. nightmare weapon and splinter weapon are great at low levels.

Mar 03, 2008, 03:28 AM // 03:28	#13
Thorondor Port Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: British Columbia Profession: W/	Yes I hate assassins. Whoever these casters your taking out in 5 skills has a terrible monk. Edit: I only hate them when I play them.

Mar 03, 2008, 07:32 AM // 07:32	#14
Pleikki WTB q8 15^50 Weapons! Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: ???oo ???ugs ???lan [?????????]	A/w FTW! ........