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Winterclaw · May 31, 2007, 12:23 AM // 00:23

I was just thinking about something that I couldn't come up with an easy answer to.

Hypothetically speaking, in PvE how many skills slots would you be willing to give up to have a second elite on your skill bar? I know not all elite combos would be equal, but in general if it were possible how many skills do you think a second elite would be worth?

SuperDave · May 31, 2007, 12:34 AM // 00:34

It depends on the elite I think.. Most of them suck imo. So I vote 0-2. It also depends on the prof. I sure wouldn't mind running Elemental Attunement along side another ele elite though

Or even ZB with RC on my monk. Now that would be nice.

Selket · May 31, 2007, 12:38 AM // 00:38

0, cause it doesn't matter in pve at all, and you could put as many elites on heroes as you wanted until they fixed it.

Edge Martinez · May 31, 2007, 03:04 AM // 03:04

Was thinking about this yesterday when looking at Martyr. I wouldn't give up any skills though. System is fine as is.

fenix · May 31, 2007, 03:06 AM // 03:06

If you need a 2nd elite for your build to work, you're doing the wrong build. If you COULD have a 2nd elite, it should be 2 elites, and 3-4 other skills.

Sidheyuna Aetheris · May 31, 2007, 03:37 AM // 03:37

I wouldn't give up any skill slots....but I might consider bartering my firstborn child.

EDIT: Or a kidney. There's a reason we've got two, you know. It's a lil like stashing cash under the mattress.

Teger · May 31, 2007, 05:16 AM // 05:16

I would give up 2 slots. After all, most elites just function as 2 normal skills rolled into one, with a small boost on top.

Laharl the Angel · May 31, 2007, 05:39 AM // 05:39

Glyph of Renewal + Shadowform anyone?

Edit: doesnt really have to be @16 with that combo i guess... : )

ogre-mage · May 31, 2007, 06:31 AM // 06:31

Already happened:

[skill]Echo[/skill] + [skill]Mending[/skill]

I think it's a bug, but don't tell Anet. They might nerf it. Then make less loot drop for some reason.

Zaganher Deathbane · May 31, 2007, 06:42 AM // 06:42

None. The system is fine as it is. Adding another elite in the current skill bar will be broken and will cause unbalanced to the game I mean PVE is relatively easy so why make it easier?

ogre-mage · May 31, 2007, 06:48 AM // 06:48

They use to have skill rings and amulets (beta). But I do not remember whether or not elites were available... I do remember that you could use the ring/amulet to add a ninth skill of any profession to your skillbar.

Etta · May 31, 2007, 07:46 AM // 07:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Selket

and you could put as many elites on heroes as you wanted until they fixed it.

What?! Really? As many elites as you like on 1 hero, for real?

fenix · May 31, 2007, 08:48 AM // 08:48

There used to be LOTS of bugs with the hero system, so it wouldn't surprise me if you could give 8 elites to a hero

SotiCoto · May 31, 2007, 01:56 PM // 13:56

If that extra Elite was Spoil Victor .... on top of Spiteful Spirit.... possibly some ... otherwise probably none.

Much as I reckon an Assassin's Promise AND Moebius Strike or Temple Strike build would be obscenely shiney... I would still need the rest of the skill-bar.

Kattox1 · May 31, 2007, 07:01 PM // 19:01

I wouldn't want to give up any skills for another elite... but I would be willing to give up my elite for more skill slots.