Curse

BLAHHH · Jun 07, 2005, 03:55 PM // 15:55

Just wanna see what people think is better out of these two / if anyone can suggest any improvements on these two.

I'm a lazy S.O.B., and I can't be bothered to spend time switching stuff around or whatever - I like to get a decent build together and stick with it. Also, PvP isn't a big concern of mine, I (along with my current Guild) care more about PvE than PvP. Bearing that in mind:

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Build 1: R/Me:
Domination:
Shatter Hex
Empathy
Expertise:
Lightning Reflexes
Distracting Shot
Marksmanship:
Penetrating Attack
Hunter's shot
Read The Wind
Savage Shot

E: 8 (+1)
D: 12
M: 10 (+1) (+1)

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OR
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Build 2: Pure R:
Expertise:
Throw Dirt
Distracting Shot
Marksmanship:
Penetrating Attack
Hunter's shot
Read The Wind
Wilderness Survivel:
Poison Arrow
Dryder's Defenses
Kindle Arrows

E: 10 (+1)
WS: 11 (+1)
M: 10 (+1) (+1)

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You'll probably notice the first one has slight anti-caster abilities while the second one is slightly more sniper-damage-based. I kinda like doing both, and me guild is equally happy with me doing either too... hence why I'm undecided which to stick with.

So yes, input please.

Myodato · Jun 07, 2005, 04:09 PM // 16:09

I prefer build 2, as I don't think the two Mesmer spells will do enough to improve the build to make them worth the attribute points. If you would like a bit of Mesmer though, try finding room for Epidemic (which needs no attribute points), to spread the effect of your poison arrow (and potentially conditions from throw dirt and hunter's shot too).

BLAHHH · Jun 07, 2005, 05:39 PM // 17:39

Epidemic is tempting but I've heard the area it covers is really tiny, so it's very hard to get any conditions to actually spread. And at 15 energy it'd be quite a blow to my resources, especially if it didn't work. I might give it a go if someone can tell me with confidence it'll be worth it, otherwise me thinks I should leave Epidemic, too much for too little by the looks of it.