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Dodo The Extinct · Apr 27, 2007, 02:03 AM // 02:03

Experts Dexterity at least takes advantage of Expertise.

Just look at Archer's Signet. If you put more points in Expertise....it helps you with Energy Management.....like you need it after putting points in Expertise.

At least Experts Dexterity takes advantage of the Rangers built in e-management. Archer's Signet just gives you more e-management when you don`t really need it.

Thomas.knbk · Apr 27, 2007, 05:54 AM // 05:54

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Originally Posted by Ecko-

There are no "useless" elites.

I was going to write a clever reply, but I'll suffice with 'yes there are'

Dirk Zephyrs · Apr 28, 2007, 02:14 AM // 02:14

I don't see why you guys are bashing Life Transfer so much; combined with a pure degen build, the only thing that'll stop you is an E/D or Domination Mesmer. I've used it to great effect for killing by way of pure degen while a silly wammo has Healing Breeze up. Yes, the recharge is long, but you've got your % recharge to whittle it to 15 seconds. Plus, the 5 energy cost is very nice. I'll cast it when they're low on health, just to ensure they drop.

Then again, I've only really used in in AB's.

Bankai · Apr 28, 2007, 06:25 AM // 06:25

Some time ago, when YAA wars were very popular, I was thinking of using a necro runner with life transfer/the hex that prevents shouts. However, the big downside is the recharge.

JR · Apr 28, 2007, 07:47 AM // 07:47

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Originally Posted by Dirk Zephyrs

I don't see why you guys are bashing Life Transfer so much; combined with a pure degen build,

See: Reaper's Mark

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Originally Posted by Dirk Zephyrs

Then again, I've only really used in in AB's.

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The Real Roy Keane · Apr 30, 2007, 12:38 AM // 00:38

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Originally Posted by Dirk Zephyrs

I don't see why you guys are bashing Life Transfer so much; combined with a pure degen build, the only thing that'll stop you is an E/D or Domination Mesmer. I've used it to great effect for killing by way of pure degen while a silly wammo has Healing Breeze up. Yes, the recharge is long, but you've got your % recharge to whittle it to 15 seconds. Plus, the 5 energy cost is very nice. I'll cast it when they're low on health, just to ensure they drop.

Degen fails unless you spread it.

Bankai · Apr 30, 2007, 09:35 AM // 09:35

Life transfer's only use would be in 4v4 or smaller, preferrably 1v1. However, the recharge is too long for it. If you don't kill the enemy within the duration, which you won't, you'll die. The only fix could be to give it a shorter recharge.

TSS · May 01, 2007, 12:36 AM // 00:36

1 for each proffesion

War: Primal Rage

Ranger: Toxicity

Ele: Mirror of Ice or Stone Sheath

Monk: Too many to list

Mesmer: Keystone Signet and others

Paragon: Not Sure dont play one

Derv: See Paragon

Sin: Seeping wound

Rit: See derv.

Necro: Life Transfer

btw how do u do the cool rollover skill icons?? they are leet.

gasmaskman · May 01, 2007, 04:14 AM // 04:14

I also have and always will (unless a buff comes) say Seeping Wound.

Poison Ivy · May 01, 2007, 04:25 AM // 04:25

Escape.

For PvP at least, you can do so much more with an Elite slot.

Thomas.knbk · May 01, 2007, 06:44 AM // 06:44

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Originally Posted by ChernobylOverseer

btw how do u do the cool rollover skill icons?? they are leet.

Quote mah posts and see.
Escape isn't that bad, it's just that there's a better skill out there that's not elite and does exactly the same.

moko · May 01, 2007, 04:54 PM // 16:54

about life transfer, it either needs a recharge buff, or 10 degen, and even then RM or even corrupt enchant would still own it.

Kwisatz_Haderach · May 02, 2007, 12:18 AM // 00:18

Ummm.... Chernobyl you might want to check this out...

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Originally Posted by ChernobylOverseer

Ranger: Toxicity

That is not an elite skill last time i checked(a few seconds ago)... You might mean lacerate, but i do not know.

Bankai · May 02, 2007, 08:25 AM // 08:25

Lacerate is elite just because it'd be quite good with a skill like Echo or Oath shot.

Skuld · May 02, 2007, 09:08 AM // 09:08

There are too many skills that are too good to not be an elite, but not good enough to be an elite tbh

Living Parasite · May 03, 2007, 02:35 AM // 02:35

There are some elites that aren't worth a normal slot.

Kwisatz_Haderach · May 03, 2007, 02:39 AM // 02:39

examples please, nothing as broad as this:

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Originally Posted by Living Parasite

There are some elites that aren't worth a normal slot.

But on the topic of seeping wound: I have seen it used efficiently as a lead for Black lotus strike and black spider strike. Its not as good as some leading hexes (Shadow Prison) but if your spike fails the degen often kills them.

ZenRgy · May 03, 2007, 06:40 AM // 06:40

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Originally Posted by Kwisatz_Haderach

examples please, nothing as broad as this:

But on the topic of seeping wound: I have seen it used efficiently as a lead for Black lotus strike and black spider strike. Its not as good as some leading hexes (Shadow Prison) but if your spike fails the degen often kills them.

If the target was able to die from degen from seeping wound then most likely they would die from degen from Twisting Fangs + Black Spider.

Bankai · May 03, 2007, 09:05 AM // 09:05

Seeping wound could only be mediocre in a degen build.

But what the heck is a sin doing in a degen build?

moko · May 03, 2007, 01:21 PM // 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bankai

Seeping wound could only be mediocre in a degen build.

But what the heck is a sin doing in a degen build?

degening? <_<

on a serious note, i'm not sure on seeping wounds primary attribute, so it could be used on a /A?