1:32 pm, March 28, 2017
Hi,
here is my Hammer/Chaos, Weaken/Block build.
I am wondering if I am not too much weakens.
The idea is to:
Trucker engage,
Molten Steel
Escalation x4, Grip Whip, Reality Fracture, Mo [..]
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12:32 pm, March 6, 2017
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...zUqylTNU8/edit
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THE BOX METHOD: Pistol/Shotgun Guide
Ide [..]
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12:32 pm, January 4, 2017
Hi , first post on the forums.
I'm a fairly new player in the secret world, I'm almost past the Transylvanian ark of the game and would like to ask some help with some end game builds. I've looked ov [..]
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11:32 pm, November 27, 2016
I started the game a few weeks ago, and have to admit its a bit hard to figure our optimal decks since the elite skill changes.
most of my builds had use of elemental force in them, so favored crit p [..]
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11:32 pm, November 18, 2016
Hello all,
For those who weren't online last american night, we had a... discussion about getting new players into PvP. Now I won't get into the argument of premades or not, because I want to address [..]
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11:32 pm, November 4, 2016
Hello, how's it going? I just got the Secret World last week, and I've been thoroughly enjoying the game thus far. The missions themselves are well done (especially investigation missions) and the set [..]
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12:32 am, September 21, 2016
After enjoying lots of fun Pvp in Fusang due to everyone trying to get the doomboard I'm sad to see things are going back to normal. While the doomboard challenge was active and players were trying t [..]
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1:32 pm, September 8, 2016
I chose Assault Rifle/Pistols...Maybe that was a mistake?
Both weapons are QL 6
Talismans: All QL 6 except one QL 5
Actives: Safety off, fire at will, turn the tides, red mist, above the law, shoo [..]
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12:32 am, August 19, 2016
Hiya all.
Obligatory note: I am a recent return player. I played most of the BETA and a few months after release, but 2 kids later and not an MMO in between now and then... I have some more time now [..]
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12:32 am, August 16, 2016
You do, you're awful. Thankfully, this can be rectified. In fact, there are a couple of really easy steps that will put you right on track to gitting gud and none of them have anything to do with your [..]
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1:32 pm, August 10, 2016
What an awesome surprise to log in to TSW tonight and find the Fusang update had finally gone live! Excited, I jumped right in to Fusang with an eagerness I've not had since The-Time-That-Shall-Not-Be [..]
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1:32 pm, July 14, 2016
So the best slot for Laceration is head talisman but assuming you decide to keep another signet there, what is the second best option? I am thinking hammer as it allows easy proccing with MS while pos [..]
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12:32 am, July 6, 2016
Now the title might sound like hyperbole, but I honestly think that in 18 years of playing various MMOs I've never come across anything worse than this. Let me explain:
The whole idea of creating a co [..]
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12:32 am, July 2, 2016
Hi there Traveler,
this is my first TSW-Guide, however its not my first Build-Guide.
I'm a passionated MMO-Nerd but not a "hardcore Theorycrafter".
This guide is not for those of us who a [..]
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12:32 am, July 1, 2016
Hi all, so, I need help! A word of forewarning: I will not know the acronyms of abilities, or their effects, off by heart.
I'm using AR/Shotgun combo, and usually play through content with only my par [..]
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12:32 am, June 20, 2016
The dozen or so matches I’ve played in Stonehenge in the past several days since the 1.15.1 patch was launched have demonstrated the precarious balance inherent in PvP. It was tempting in th [..]
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1:32 pm, June 1, 2016
Hey there folks, wanted to run an idea by you guys.
I'll start with this: Back when pvp was a bit more lively, I knew people who would swap from one account to another if their team was losing. They' [..]
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12:32 am, May 21, 2016
I'm just starting in Blur Mountains, and really enjoying the combo so far. I'm focusing on exploiting hindered states, and it's working well so far:
Actives:
Powder Burn
Pump Action
Buckshot
Out [..]
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1:32 pm, May 18, 2016
Okay, here's what I've got. At the moment, I'm mostly doing random mission soloing and duoing with a friend with an AR/Blood build, but I've got two problems I'm having.
1) (major one) Tokyo outsi [..]
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1:32 pm, May 17, 2016
I have been working towards a DAoC style thane build using electric attacks for AoE and hammer for single target. I would like some advice on how to tighten it up to be more effective and do more dps [..]
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1:32 pm, May 13, 2016
Hi guys, shotgun has always been my favorite weapon in some games. I'm so glad there's an MMORPG that lets me use Shotgun as a weapon. (rather tired to see Bow and Sword really). Anywho, I noticed in [..]
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12:32 am, May 7, 2016
I've only been playing for a short time (currently in Savage Coast), and I'm trying to refine a Blood build (with one resource consumer from Pistols). It works great against groups of foes, but strug [..]
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12:32 am, April 28, 2016
As we all wait for the patch eexcitedly, i wondered what builds would be Options for dps going onwards.
Pistol/Shotgun
The old well known build with bombardment - 1 Player per raid should still be f [..]
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12:32 am, April 21, 2016
One of my kids got on to my computer and "accidentally" erased my end game character a while back, so I quit for a while, got bored, and started playing again. I had decks for pretty much ev [..]
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1:32 pm, April 17, 2016
My thoughts on these tanking signets...Info Box
Signet of Resilience (epic)
When you evade/glance/block, you get +150 phys and mag protection for 4 seconds, up to +450. No cd.
Signet of Reinforcement [..]
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1:32 pm, April 14, 2016
I hate elemental force.
I admit it is good (and i am currently using it in dungeons), but oh how i hate it.
I spend all my time watching my buffs instead of the fight, just so i don't miss the right [..]
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12:32 am, April 5, 2016
Good evening.
Is there a solo build for AR/Blood? I enjoy the combo, but after three builds it seems I wasted AP and I'm getting frustrated.
I'm not that far into the game, as I need to ****, Beaum [..]
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12:32 am, April 1, 2016
NEWIssue #14: Call of the Nameless is now out! Six all-new main missions and assorted side missions await in the sands of Egypt. This issue is available from the item store and may be purchased with [..]
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1:32 pm, March 30, 2016
I know as you read this title and see the person writing it, you might think HolloPoint is off on his high horse, trying the be the winter king or some sort of egotistical nonsense, but I cannot go to [..]
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11:32 pm, February 18, 2016
Hello guys!
First post here.
I gonna start with a little introduction. I have played the game ALOT. Its my most played game on steam so far. When I first started playing the game a long time ago, I [..]
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11:32 pm, February 16, 2016
New Player - Build Improvement Advice
Hi Everyone,
I just started playing this game last Friday. As of now I've finished all of the quests on Solomon Island and it's been a blast. Currently I have b [..]
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11:32 pm, February 14, 2016
Hey all,
First, here's my build:
Blade / Chaos
Actives:
Escalation
Karma
Clearing the Path
Martial Discipline
Domino Effect
Smoke and Mirrors
Surging Blades
Passives:
Bloodsport
Leeching [..]
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11:32 pm, February 4, 2016
I never know what best suits my play style in any game, so I typically try out a bunch of weapons, pick what I like the look/feel of the best, and choose a bunch of skills that help me **** monsters t [..]
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12:32 pm, January 18, 2016
Just started the game a few days ago. Looking for a viable leveling build for Blood/Ele mix. I have the following right now and I feel it's underwhelming. Wondering what I can do to 1) Make it more vi [..]
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12:32 pm, January 16, 2016
Dear Funcom & Co,
Some of you reading this might have picked up it's in another thread, but I can't help but feel I need to get this message across.
I like having options in your game, as m [..]
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11:32 pm, January 15, 2016
This is a completely generic guide with universal advice for any new player who wants a solid soloing build. It is applicable to ALL weapon combinations. It is NOT the only viable soloing build but it [..]
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11:32 pm, January 14, 2016
Dear Funcom & Co,
Some of you reading this might have picked up it's in another thread, but I can't help but feel I need to get this message across.
I like having options in your game, as man [..]
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11:32 pm, January 13, 2016
Oh, NO! Todays patch ****** Anima Shot? I guess people will stop using AR now, or will they?
Have fun nerfing Funcom :D
Here some ideas for replacement builds. I'm reconstructing those builds from [..]
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11:32 pm, December 23, 2015
Hello PVP players,
Please always remember that the rules of conduct apply to PVP.
I am not saying this with the intention of stopping anyone from breaking them (because those who do, tend to not r [..]
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12:32 pm, November 11, 2015
The new patch reworked crit formula (increased the stats-based crit cap). For testing purpose, I raised my crit chance to over 100% with Deadly Aim and Egon and proceeded to shoot Hell Raised NM mobs, [..]
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11:32 pm, October 29, 2015
Hey people just thought the new Woodcutter's Talismans were a pretty cool addition to the game and I love additional effects that add to build diversity. I haven't seen this really talked about yet so [..]
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1:32 pm, October 20, 2015
Any thoughts on creating a crit-centric build around the woodcutter's talisman?
I mean, we already run with 400 crit power on builder weapon attacks, so if we can tune penetration to an amount where [..]
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12:32 am, October 13, 2015
Rant on
Seriously, a full raid with 4 tank suits and one healer, and everyone runs Center without saying anything, leaving, forcing your only healer to go pick the faction relic? That is not a wisedec [..]
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12:32 am, October 11, 2015
Hello, my name is DonHoliday,
I have been playing this game for just over three weeks, so bare that in mind when reading my "guide".
I have guide in quotation marks, since to be honest I'm [..]
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1:32 pm, October 1, 2015
Here are my top 5 reasons why:
5. Matchmaking - Why are battle rank 150+ people playing against battle rank 0?
4. Equal Footing - Most of my gear is between 10.4 and 10.7. I made some special healt [..]
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1:32 pm, September 29, 2015
Hey there guys! I've been trying for a while to get a blood deck working to it's full potential, while still being viable for NY.
I think now that I've found a reasonably simple deck and rotation whi [..]
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1:32 pm, September 25, 2015
Actives
- Open Vein
- Bloodshot
- Guts and Gory
- Wild at Heart
- Cardiac Arrest*
- Cauterize
- Surgical Steel
Passives
- Iron Maiden
- Dark Potency
- Chain Reaction
- Elemental Force
- G [..]
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12:32 am, September 22, 2015
Hi All,
So after an incredibly long period of absence I have decided to reply this game from scratch only to find out AOE spells took major viability hit and to learn I know very little about the game [..]
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1:32 pm, September 19, 2015
So, I know that Elemental Force is a must have for dps (and tanks too, it seems) in the current meta, and while I've been trying to follow the rotations suggested by the builds I've found on tswdb, I [..]
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12:32 am, September 15, 2015
The fuse-tank
Mysteries about high efficiency – unveiled!
Hey guys,
ever wondered why there are tanks with an elemental focus in their off-hand?
Ever wondered why there are groups able to ** [..]
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1:32 pm, September 13, 2015
The Daily challenges has made me do the normal solo scenarios again. To make them more fun Im trying to find a deck that looks cool rather than beeing as efficient as possible but still good enough to [..]
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12:32 am, September 12, 2015
I've done okay I guess with a blade / chaos build, soloing my way through the game well into Kaidan. I've purchased all the content. As to my build, it's Escalation / Consequence / Clearing The Path / [..]
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12:32 am, September 3, 2015
hi all
description says "Whenever you critically hit, you gain a beneficial effect that increases the effectivenesss of your Critical Rating for 12 seconds. The duration of this effect is not ref [..]
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12:32 am, August 28, 2015
So, this:
"Damage reduction effects which last until the next hit, such as Saving Grace, Fleeting Fortress, and Art of War, will now be triggered when any health is lost"
I'm trying to fig [..]
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1:32 pm, August 24, 2015
Hello, Builds & Decks
I was dared into producing numbers to support my assertions on hate in the age of the Orochi tower, as threads and posts by Yokai, Bluedot et al. are apparently not auth [..]
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12:32 am, August 24, 2015
Check out my Destiny Fulfilled DPS build here: https://forums.thesecretworld.com/sh...-DPS-Blade-Ele.Need Build Now!!!http://www.tsw-builder.com/#25v21155...16232421612a05Intro:
This is designed to be [..]
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1:32 pm, August 19, 2015
According to how i understand it, the effect of Major Talisman Signets will be lost in EF adjustments for the forseeable future. So Violence, Vigor, and Amelioration will Play no role in PvP builds, w [..]
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12:32 am, July 16, 2015
So I tried to help out in the last event by running my main (Toad) as a Tank and trying to save the endangered squishies. I have no other tanking experience and so I threw the following build togethe [..]
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1:32 pm, June 29, 2015
As of now I'm working on a build I'd like to call the Bleeding Turtle. Of course problem is I'd like to increase my DPS as much as I can, mainly through blood magic while keeping my block capabilities [..]
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12:32 am, June 22, 2015
Multi-hit builders are a staple of the proc builds using Thunderstruck as an elite passive.
Safety Off, because of its cast time and when the actual hits occur, does not do well in conjunction with i [..]
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1:32 pm, June 13, 2015
This time I dont already have one that is functional.
Sometimes I am not in the mood to quest but want to play so I come up with new builds or other activities.
I like my chain build(s). My 2 manife [..]
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1:32 pm, June 12, 2015
xe5 most popular streaker Streamer in fusang rank 1 locally(congratz Brohiem <3(you **** beast you)).
Runamuck rank 1 global of not giving a f**k.
40x Templars top Fusang Facility Captures. [..]
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12:32 am, June 11, 2015
I'm starting a new thread since mattman1995 asked that the pro-merge petition thread not include anti-merge sentiment.
The ostensible goal for the pro-merge forces is that a merged Fusang will have a [..]
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1:32 pm, June 7, 2015
at the moment silver streak is severely underpowered compared to the simalar hammer ability unstoppable force.
both give hinder and impair immunity for 8 seconds
however silver streak falls short on [..]
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12:32 am, May 29, 2015
Hey folks,
I'm goofing around with hammer/assault rifle on an alt and I'd appreciate any suggestions on how to grow the build. I'm not very familiar with these weapons which is why I'm playing them. [..]
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1:32 pm, May 28, 2015
Hey theorycrafters!
Quick question, I been really curious bout a high Phys/Magic resist solo questing build using force crit/pen consumers for DPS. ANyone had any luck with this? I am quite token p [..]
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1:32 pm, April 25, 2015
I've been trying to work on higher-level scenarios recently and been having problems. I can sometimes do a nightmare solo but I struggle at portions, and elite solo is too easy. With my partner, we ma [..]
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12:32 am, April 23, 2015
This is the only game that requires a passive as stupid as elemental force is to be able to pull end game dps, every single end game build has elemental force, everybody is glyphed the same, crit powe [..]
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1:32 pm, April 22, 2015
First what I have done and what I 99% likely won't ever do:
I have tanked Nightmares, only thing I am missing on my tanking gear is 10.4 Pen glyphs on my blade and shotgun, and decent tanking signets [..]
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12:32 am, April 19, 2015
I have a simple Shotgun/Pistol build, but I am disatisfied because I'm doing less damage then other dps with only slightly better or even with worse equipment. I don't have any Signet, besides the Kin [..]
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1:32 pm, April 17, 2015
(Skip to next set of parenthesis if the intro is TL;DR for you)
Lights flash from the stage and violins begin to play; a deep, smooth voice speaks into the concert hall:
"This announcement, rig [..]
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12:32 am, April 17, 2015
Hi folks,
Playing for a few weeks now and my current build has seen me through Kingsmouth. However, the Savage Coast has proved very challenging, in particular certain bosses where I have seemed to h [..]
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11:32 pm, March 25, 2015
I normally don't engage in Forum activities because of laziness, but this requires community and maybe dev attention.
Long story short: Fist is utterly unbalanced and broken for anything but healing. [..]
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11:32 pm, March 17, 2015
Ok, so I know this topic has come up a few times; but I was just sharing with one of our PvP community about some of my experiences and decided to post this here.
It is my firm belief that being a je [..]
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11:32 pm, March 12, 2015
So I'm trying to build a decent Ele/Blood solo deck to shoot for with my new character.
Looking for any kind of comments/thoughts/etc on what I have so far.http://www.tsw-builder.com/#64v64064...4564 [..]
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11:32 pm, March 11, 2015
GENERAL
* Fast travel has been added to the map UI.
* Using /reset now automatically resurrects you at the closest anima well.Tilty says...
In order to make travelling through the bigger playfields ea [..]
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12:32 pm, February 19, 2015
Hoi everyone,
I want to give Secret World another try as this is about the only modern horrorish mmo out here with a good theme and lore. I've played upto and into Blue Mountain but is got to hard f [..]
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11:32 pm, February 18, 2015
Looking at putting together my first real tank outside of KM, this is what I'm looking at:ACTIVE: Grand Slam – Single Target RP builder, aggro enhancer
Blade Torrent – Multi Targe [..]
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11:32 pm, February 13, 2015
So I'm a relatively new TSW player...been playing for about 2 months, just got GM pack on sale, beat Gatekeeper not too long ago, just started doing NM dungeons in the past few weeks.
I've already st [..]
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12:32 pm, February 10, 2015
I have played in a lot of groups where tanks have issues holding hate.
I quickly notice that they are using Art of War as an elite. When I point this out and ask them to switch to Stoicism, so as to [..]
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12:32 pm, February 8, 2015
Ok, so I'm fresh from beating the Golden Boy (Gatekeeper), and now I've started running Nightmares with my cabal mates. I have 4 custom pieces so far-head, finger, neck, and wrist talismans at 10.1 or [..]
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12:32 pm, February 8, 2015
Im thinking about returning (again) to TSW, because damn i love the setting, but the thing that annoys me the most is that pretty much every "top performance" build in NM/Raid setting is usi [..]
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11:32 pm, February 4, 2015
I just beat the Golden Boy!!!!
Here is my build
Actives
Magnetic Wipe
Double Dash
Ignite
Blaze
Bamboo Cutter
Clearing the Path
Anima Charge
Whip It Good
Passives
Sharp Blades
Elemental Pr [..]
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12:32 pm, February 1, 2015
Hey guys,
I've been thinking about writing this guide for a year or so now....now that I have comfortably perfected the art of bursting, I'd like to share my insight.
Stage One: &q [..]
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11:32 pm, January 26, 2015
The many forms healing manifests in the Secret World, as in damage and in mitigation, appear simple until you begin asking questions. Curiosity has led me to many wonders over the years, marked more b [..]
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12:32 pm, January 17, 2015
Hi all, I'm brand new to the game, and still downloading. I'm purely in my theorycrafting stage, but the magic in this game looks amazing. This is a really really early build, and I'm still considerin [..]
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12:32 pm, January 14, 2015
I've always enjoyed running AR/Blood in this game, either as a leech. or as a DPS. But after Fire in the Hole was fixed, it's definitely lagged behind most DPS builds unless you were leeching.
I trie [..]
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11:32 pm, January 12, 2015
WARNING: Wall of Text. Very opinionated. You may agree. You may disagree. Voice your opinions, but do so politely. This is not a suggestion so much as a topic of discussion. Thanks.
I'm not here to t [..]
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11:32 pm, January 12, 2015
Newbie theorycrafting here. I like Blade/Chaos as a combination, but I have more fun playing the DPS role rather than tank. So here's what the build might look like:
Grass cutter
Dancing Blade
Four [..]
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12:32 pm, January 12, 2015
_______________________________________________Proccing Blade - A Fist/Blade proc buildRandom Rambling
I think a Fist/Blade build with proc passives hasnt been discussed thoroughly on the forums yet. [..]
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11:32 pm, January 7, 2015
I'm using Blade/Blood for a while, but stoped playing for 6 months...
Can you guys give some tips to some update I can change in my build?
I want something focused on Solo play
My build in the mome [..]
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11:32 pm, December 25, 2014
The following build is exactly what I use when I tank/carry in ED. Not only is it incredibly mitigated but when focused, which you will be if carrying, I do lots of reflect damage. Can get upwards of [..]
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11:32 pm, December 9, 2014
I was wondering if the recent changes have affected pistol consumers somehow? Is Start and Finish still trash, Big Forty Five still mediocre and Shootout without competition? Even if one is not using [..]
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11:32 pm, December 9, 2014
EDIT:
Okay I basicalyl answered my own question, but it appears to be only active heals that heal while they are activated (which is to say, not mockingbird). It looks like it applies an invisible b [..]
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12:32 pm, December 7, 2014
About a year ago some guys from my Cabal helped me put together a build to shoot for. I use pistols and elementalism, based around buffing crit power and focus attacks, then abusing Shootout. I don't [..]
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12:32 pm, December 2, 2014
Moving from General thread:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Crynthar
(Post 1815521)
You are welcome to give it a try. There is a fairly wide gear disparity though. Chronic [..]
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11:32 pm, November 15, 2014
I recently overhauled my solo-group-elite scenario build after finally getting a breaching for my blade - had a few people test this last night and really enjoy it, so I thought I'd share.Background
[..]
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11:32 pm, November 11, 2014
Alright, hey everyone, so I'm still fairly new at this game, only been playing for a couple of months. I'm mostly a PVE player, so I wanted to find a Deck that I could play that was effective and enj [..]
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12:32 pm, November 11, 2014
Well tonight marks a new low point for me in TSW. I've never been one to complain about the state of the game or people running hacks or all the broken mechanics. I think I've always tried to treat [..]
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12:32 am, October 26, 2014
Hey there,
A couple of months ago I started to play a Pistol/Blade Deck just for fun and style, but since it performed pretty good in Tokyo (and elsewhere) and it is a lot of fun to me, I stuck with [..]
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