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Lishy · Jun 04, 2009, 07:07 PM // 19:07

I've been hearing a lot of things lately about Hammer Paragons, but I really wonder, what's good about them that makes them stand out?
Such builds would be this:
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Now, I must ask, how does this benefit the paragon whatsoever? And how do they synergize with hammers, awe aside?

Kerwyn Nasilan · Jun 04, 2009, 08:16 PM // 20:16

It allows them to over compensate for there skirts.

Reverend Dr · Jun 04, 2009, 09:16 PM // 21:16

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Originally Posted by Kain Fz

And how do they synergize with hammers, awe aside?

Its a guaranteed daze every 10 seconds. The whole reason is awe. Aside from that increased adrenaline gain allows for more hammer bashes. Its a gimmick not some amazing breakthrough in versatility.

Bobby2 · Jun 04, 2009, 09:19 PM // 21:19

I liked Swipe Swordgons better.

Lishy · Jun 04, 2009, 11:33 PM // 23:33

If that is the case, can someone ping an efficient PvE Hammer para please?

Reverend Dr · Jun 05, 2009, 11:42 PM // 23:42

If what is the case? They've only been somewhat effective as a pvp gimmick. You are not going to be putting out amazing DPS, if you run earthshaker you'd be far better off running a warrior primary.

Soldier's Fury or Focused anger fueling more hammer bashes puts more pressure upon a backline, the daze from awe can create panic and open windows. None of that is useful in PvE compared to just raw damage. I am not sure what you are looking for, the most amazing thing about paragons with hammer are the attack animations.

bungusmaximus · Jun 09, 2009, 09:10 AM // 09:10

I tried it, if you want daze, running a RAO is still a better option, if you want a glorified hammer warrior, running a hammer warrior is still a better option. That and paragons are horrible skirmishers.

Reverend Dr · Jun 09, 2009, 09:13 PM // 21:13

I'm going to disagree there. RAO relies upon Energizing Winds. Spirit support has to be slotted in your team and any semi-competent player knows to know energizing vs RAO. Also the daze on RAO is on a 20 recharge timer as opposed to the 10 recharge of Awe. Both are gimmicky, but there is a reason RAO's are never pugged anymore.

bungusmaximus · Jun 10, 2009, 03:03 PM // 15:03

At least RAO's don't have to stop every time to re-apply SF, which HURTS pressure like mad, as for the rest, you're numbers are indeed pretty spot on. SF can be interrupted as well, which will leave a warrior with a skirt who will be called a homo and get laughed at

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