12:32 am, June 26, 2017
So I have a DPS build that when I solo PvE does really well, I can output between 20-40k damage in a massive alpha that usually does the trick.
I say usually, because I have found a *few* bosses that [..]
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1:32 pm, May 21, 2017
Started days ago playing again the game with a friend doing the history of TSW.
But I never had enough grasp of the Tree Skill and how much have changed the skills in these years... and how updated a [..]
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12:32 am, April 16, 2017
So I am finding that when I am mobbed, using my chain builder is more than enough to take out large groups, I don't need Electrical Storm. What I *could* use would be another heavy hitting solo attack [..]
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1:32 pm, April 10, 2017
So I am looking at tsw-builder and it says that Blaze does 182 magical damage and that Molten Earth does 345.
Then I look at Quantum Collider-Collapse, and it says:
Quote:
Collider: [..]
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11:32 pm, March 11, 2017
Evening,
I am looking for a setup with the tanking woodcutter to run NM Polaris for BB farm for my other gear and was wondering if I can get a setup or advice on gearing it this way. If it becomes to [..]
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12:32 pm, March 6, 2017
Hello
I am looking for a good Hammer/something build that I can use to survive PvE stuff.
I don't play alone, I normally play with my partner who uses a DPS Blood Magic build and I tank using a Bloc [..]
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11:32 pm, January 8, 2017
I used to mainly play a healer, but that was a LONG time ago.
so I am trying out tanking.
I also love Synergy meaning things that easily flow into each other, and or work well with tis each other [..]
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12:32 pm, January 6, 2017
Hello everyone, Myndr here!
In honor of Russian Christmas (Saturday, the 7th) and in the spirit of filthy American Capitalism we have an event for you all today!
This coming SUNDAY (the 8th) we are in [..]
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12:32 pm, December 30, 2016
Recently, I have learned hit is not as essential in scenarios (idiot me).
That made me doubt all my stats selection. I wonder if you could give me some advice.
I use this chaos/blood build (and vari [..]
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11:32 pm, December 3, 2016
Ive been using this build for solo play and its doing well so far just looking for anyone who can recommend some improvements from the outer wheel.http://www.tsw-builder.com/#78v75070...12403332921810
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12:32 pm, November 28, 2016
Hello good folks, newb to the game here been playing a couple of days. So far got a build like this:http://www.tsw-builder.com/#47v77070...12403332110816
with the exception that i'm still working tow [..]
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12:32 pm, November 18, 2016
I've been searching these forums for about an hour trying to find a definitive answer on which stat is best for tanking end game, but most info is from 2012/13 and feels outdated. I'm really enjoying [..]
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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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11:32 pm, November 3, 2016
So - every time I come back to the game after a few months break I think "i have some black bullion from the seasonal events, I really must sort myself out some custom gear".
And then I spe [..]
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11:32 pm, November 3, 2016
Hello there! I just recently started the game less than a week ago.
I've been looking through the various tank guides on this website as well as others and have a general idea how I want to go about [..]
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1:32 pm, October 27, 2016
Hi all, first time doing a serious post to the TSW forums. I hope everyone's doing well!
One thing that I keep ******** up now that I'm in the late game isn't so much looking up a build and putting t [..]
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12:32 am, October 22, 2016
So I've looked around for different builds to follow, but most of them are either 2-3 years old or don't go into enough detail. I know some abilities were recently nerfed as well, so I'm wondering if [..]
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1:32 pm, October 21, 2016
Of some sort, anyway. Yes, I am rather new at this. But if this super flexible system is in this game, why not use it? I want to make a build that can **** healers quite well. I've seen a few ideas [..]
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1:32 pm, September 24, 2016
Hey all-
It's been about 3 years since I last played, but I'm eager to return to my adventures.
However, I have no idea what to do for a deck anymore. I know what I had, and I'm hoping that you guy [..]
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1:32 pm, September 18, 2016
So here's the build I'm looking at utilizing:
Actives
Bamboo Cutter
Wheel of Knives
Steel Palace
Maelstrom
Domino Effect
Provoke
Mass Provocation
Passives
Turbulence
Probability
Perseveran [..]
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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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1:32 pm, August 17, 2016
My younger brother and I played this game back when it first came out. I instantly fell in love with the story elements and character creation/clothing choices etc. Back then I didn't have a clear dir [..]
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12:32 am, August 14, 2016
Weapons
Pistol / Elemental
Gear quality level
QL10 Greens
What content the build will be used for.
1: Survival/Solo
2: A healing build
Special Requests
I'm looking for a mediu [..]
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12:32 am, July 4, 2016
Hey guys, i'm looking for some good solo dps builds, i'm in SD/COTSG now with ql6/7 weapons, also got the Woodcutter's Wrath on me.
Currently running blade/chaos leeching frenzy and tried pistol/ele [..]
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12:32 am, June 15, 2016
Thinking of a solo/pvp/dps build, looking for survivability.
Will this thing work?http://www.tsw-builder.com/#38v33530...34332862330841
Aim to build resources quickly to do more "Tear 'Em Up" [..]
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12:32 am, June 13, 2016
So I'm looking for a way to make a New and improved Fuse tank, And I thought my solution came from Steel Echo and Dancing Blade,
Why? Because breakdown Says
Whenever you *HIT* a target with a Chaos [..]
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12:32 am, June 11, 2016
Alright build gurus, I've got an unusual challenge for you, I hope this is an ok place to put it.
My fiancée isn't much of a gamer, but after some research, we picked up tsw to try out to [..]
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12:32 am, May 25, 2016
Hi all!
I haven't played The Secret World in a long time. In fact, the last issue I was around for was Issue 3 and the last issue I'd even heard about was Issue 5. I really do like this game howeve [..]
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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 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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1:32 pm, April 22, 2016
I have a question about this glyph stat.
I was looking at tswcalc to determine what stats would be if mixed with others.
However upon doing so at QL11 I find that glyps can only be mixed evenly, not u [..]
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12:32 am, April 19, 2016
Looking back on previous pages of threads both here and in the general forums, one can't help but see that the sharing of ideas, tactics guides and builds have gone to be replaced with increasingly fr [..]
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12:32 am, April 12, 2016
Hey everyone. Just getting back into the game seriously and I need some help.
I picked up a build based on Sword/Blood And it works fine at most places but has some real trouble in Tokyo.
[..]
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12:32 am, April 10, 2016
I am working on my Dragon character who is mainly using Chaos/Blade though I will have all the melee weapons as her theme.
I want a build that has good survival, healing and DPS stats.http://joakibj. [..]
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12:32 am, April 9, 2016
Good morning.
Since I received excellent advice for my build, and how to **** Beaumont, I wish to help out my sister.
She tanks for our family group. Which is her, her husband, and myself. She star [..]
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1:32 pm, April 5, 2016
so i have questions as to how to get optimal dps from leecher - i read guides but they are mostly from 2012-2014 so update is needed
The Reaper guide - https://forums.thesecretworld.com/sh...ing-edit [..]
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12:32 am, March 29, 2016
Thread title says it all. But, some of you may ask, why should the TSW PVP community boycott Issue #14?
The answers are as simple as they are plentiful.1. NO PVP ISSUE AS OF YET
You've heard it said [..]
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12:32 pm, March 12, 2016
hey I decide to return to TSW after about 1 or 2 years and I forgotten where I left off with my blades/pistols deck build and I'm looking to ether change to Blades/Chaos or shotguns or change it to a [..]
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11:32 pm, February 23, 2016
Hi,
I am running a dps shotgun/chaos on a pale horse build
but its not getting me anywhere except dead. now it could be that im **** and cant figure out ageis but I am looking for a build that is a [..]
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12:32 pm, February 18, 2016
Howdy folks. Thanks for coming. I'm looking to get some advice regarding an "old" soloing deck of mine to see if it can be improved any further.
(I say "old" because I've been usi [..]
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12:32 pm, February 15, 2016
I recently started branching out from my pistol/shotgun penetration build to create a blade/assault rifle penetration build, and now I'm wondering what stat values I should be looking for in terms of [..]
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11:32 pm, February 9, 2016
Hi. My character's chronicle is here https://chronicle.thesecretworld.com/character/Barbie01 and, as currently equipped, I'm finding it hard to take on more than two monsters in Transylvania. I'm look [..]
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12:32 pm, February 9, 2016
Hi all
Back after a break and loving it. I'm in the process of doing issues 10 onwards and getting geared beyond 10.2.
I have a head talisman that cant be upgraded so I'm looking for a new one but b [..]
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11:32 pm, January 29, 2016
Hey all,
Still getting started with this game. Gonna start from scratch a new character today, and I'm wondering what 2 weapons would you recommend to start with to jump right into pvp from ground z [..]
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12:32 pm, January 23, 2016
Hi all i have been playing this game for a few days now and i love and i am trying to get a good dps rifle build going.
i have all of the inner circle and some elites in shotgun and rifle. what i am [..]
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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 17, 2016
http://yokaiblog.wikidot.com/guides:build-mechanics
I read this. Great reference BTW. It explained a lot!
At the very end it has information on some useful deck types: http://yokaiblog.wikidot.com/yok [..]
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12:32 pm, January 15, 2016
Hi guys. The second I looked at the 9 weapons in the Crucible, I knew exactly what I wanted. Seeing as this game can name Doom as one of it's inspirations, I decided to focus on the Shotgun, and of c [..]
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12:32 pm, January 12, 2016
Ok, so, my character has her APs spent almost evenly between Blood Magic and Blades. In SPs, she has Blades and Blood Magic at 5, and her talisman skills all at 4. One thing I've noticed is that the d [..]
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11:32 pm, January 9, 2016
Ok so I hear, they are going to nerf Anima Shot for some reason. I will keep it short and just cut to the chase and ask, can we PLZ stop the sickness in TSW PvP and just grow up? There is a certain gr [..]
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11:32 pm, January 7, 2016
I'm a new player looking for build help. I'm working on leveling DPS and healer decks.
While running around I find I really "need" a ranged survival option as I keep ending up doing mission [..]
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11:32 pm, January 6, 2016
First of all, the ability to change your role during fighting? Great idea, I love it.
However, for Fusang it is a bit of an issue, because there is only one at the start of the map (unless I&rsqu [..]
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12:32 pm, January 6, 2016
Hello everyone, and thank you in advance. I've been playing TSW off and on for awhile, only QL Rank 7 currently, with a goal in mind.. I would like to be a healer, but I'm not sure what to focus on bu [..]
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12:32 pm, January 4, 2016
Newbie here, I've set up my own AR and Blood build. It's crude, but it does the job. Got me through Kingsmouth with ease. When I got to Savage Coast, it was more of the same until the bugs came along. [..]
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11:32 pm, December 30, 2015
Hi Folks
PVP client performance in TSW is pretty ****. I am sure people agree.
But I have a question.
Is everyone out there in every ED match/SH match/Populated Fusang literally running around with [..]
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11:32 pm, December 25, 2015
i want to know which survivability augment (or 2) will be of most use to me in pvp
i dont use any defensive glyphing (i take tank suit to compensate for that - is this a bad idea?) i always use swor [..]
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11:32 pm, December 25, 2015
Hello everyone. Recently I've freshly started playing this game and while I do enjoy it, ever since I came to the Savage Coast I've been nothing but raging at the difficulty and how weak I feel. I can [..]
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12:32 pm, December 25, 2015
Hi folks!
I've returned to the game after quite a long hiatus, and looking to get back into the swing of things again. Historically, I've always preferred ranged weapons/magic to Melee; however, I'm [..]
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11:32 pm, December 17, 2015
I did not expect the next release anywhere near so soon.
This is a nice surprise. I am sure not everything will suit us all, but there is certainly going to be a lot to do this evening. :)
I am lo [..]
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11:32 pm, November 30, 2015
I am going through Trans with two of my characters and have actually finished the main story to get into Kaidan for the Halloween event on both. I know a little bit about what to expect in Tokyo from [..]
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11:32 pm, November 22, 2015
Didn't see a thread on this, after finally™ watching the Stream today, and hearing some of the new™ details on Issue #13 . . .
I'm just going to leave this feedback here . . . 1.) [..]
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12:32 pm, November 16, 2015
There is a huge population imbalance on Cerberus where the Templars have twice the players as the other 2 factions. So I'm looking for more even fights for pvp, is there a dimension with a good amount [..]
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12:32 pm, November 15, 2015
Hello everyone. I tried finding this information by searching for it, but I didn't seem to be able to find the right string (anything saying support tends to be looking for in-game support, or help). [..]
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12:32 pm, November 7, 2015
I apologize in advance for asking about this. I'm sure there are a TON of similar questions and responses about this topic, but most of the stuff I've found is years old and I have no idea how outdat [..]
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11:32 pm, November 4, 2015
Looking for some guidance: I am working my way through Kaidan and have switched to Rapid Getaway as my elite passive.
I have 300 hit and 900 pen. My question is will the crit buff from Rapid Getaway [..]
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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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1:32 pm, October 20, 2015
As the title indicates, I'm hitched with kids and I work 50+ hrs a week. As such, I'm looking to refine my build and seek advice to gain the most bang for my buck when it comes to advancing my char. [..]
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12:32 am, October 20, 2015
(Scroll down for TL;DR version)
So just some suggestions for changing some of the more popular abilities out there in an attempt to shift the metagame around a little. These abilities tend to be less [..]
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12:32 am, October 15, 2015
Hi there,
since I'm returning after a few years I decided to try tanking with a new character. What I'm seacrhing for is a good guide for tanking from normal dungeons to NM/Raids. I couldn't find any [..]
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1:32 pm, October 13, 2015
I'm just now returning after a very long break from the game, been about 3 years so I'm sure everything has changed to some degree or another LoL
See many changes and nerfs since I've been away, as t [..]
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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 3, 2015
Just curious (again)!
After a match, people that I've noted, I like to inspect them if there is time, if not I check their Chronicle (hoping their current build shows!).
Is this more of the super- [..]
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1:32 pm, October 3, 2015
///// BACKGROUND INFO / Please skip to the section titled: ''BUILD QUESTIONS'' if not interested :) /////
Greetings!
I am actually a veteran/lifetimer of this game (bought it back when it was released [..]
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12:32 am, September 19, 2015
I want to combine these two weapons, for playing through the missions in Tokyo issues 11+ (not dungeons).
Currently using a penetrate-heavy AR+Blade build, but looking for ideas on what abilities wou [..]
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12:32 am, September 17, 2015
Played the first month and was overwhelmed by the choices i had, but couldn't decide what to do.
NOW i've come back with desire to be a healer/range damage dealer, for PVE and PVP,
but i can't seem to [..]
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1:32 pm, September 13, 2015
Sorry, the topic is kinda "misleading" - of course it's for Group Nightmare Scenarios!
So:
Here comes another deck.
I actually developed this deck before I made the Stunner Build to farm Gro [..]
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12:32 am, September 8, 2015
I will start this off by saying I have not been a regular PvP player in TSW. I've dabbled with it here or there since the game launched, but nothing extensive or routine. Now with the Challenges, I' [..]
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12:32 am, September 4, 2015
Greetings all,OK, so a bit of background:
Up until the challenges came along, I think I've only set foot into the PvP scene 2 or 3 times (only in Fusang, and with horrible predicted results). There's [..]
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12:32 am, August 23, 2015
Hello people of the forum :)
First off how are you?
... I'm good :)
Now on to business.
I am looking for some external input on some builds going forward.
Specifically I was looking for a decen [..]
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12:32 am, August 19, 2015
New player here, looking for help.
I have no idea where to start, but I know I prefer PvP and burst damage is king. I'm usually more of a melee/stealth player when it comes to MMOs. Aside from that, [..]
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12:32 am, August 14, 2015
Hello,
I played this game for 2 months last year now i returned back this awesome game. Currently i am looking for a Rifle build for solo questing but i couldn't find any and i tried to build my own. [..]
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12:32 am, August 3, 2015
I really like the idea of a close range shotgun build using point blank and raging bullet, but I'm a very casual player in TSW and I haven't spent very much time theory crafting or investigating. I ha [..]
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12:32 am, July 30, 2015
I'm about to leave Kingsmouth with a Fist/Chaos solo build. I've used the in-game Trickster deck up to this point. Everyone says get rid of it and make your own, so I have been looking at the builds f [..]
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1:32 pm, July 18, 2015
Hello I've been trying to do some research on a build but the posts I'm getting are in most cases 1-2 years old and I'm not sure they apply anymore. I'm still sort of new to the game so I'd like if yo [..]
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12:32 am, July 18, 2015
Hello everyone!
I am a new player to TSW and to the MMORPG world so this is a new experience for me. I am looking for help with a solo build to **** Freddy Beaumont. I like to use I'm still trying to [..]
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1:32 pm, July 13, 2015
So i am wanting to go with a hammer/fist or fist/hammer build but all the ones i have found either weren't what i was looking for or were outdated. any guides or builds would be super helpful. thanks [..]
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12:32 am, July 6, 2015
Hi there, I'm a newish player. Other rather, simply inexperienced. I've managed to get to Trans on Chaos/blade then later Chaos/pistols. While these worked fine and progressing along the maps wasn't b [..]
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12:32 am, July 3, 2015
Hey everyone.
I've been playing TSW for a few days now and have had fun putting together weapon skills on my own, so far I've mostly been going with shotgun for damage along with rifle for a bit of h [..]
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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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1:32 pm, June 29, 2015
I am very much new to this game and still trying to learn alot about it!
I decided to go with a Blade/Chaos for my first seems interesting!
I like Melee
But the builds im looking how dont tell me w [..]
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1:32 pm, June 27, 2015
Need a little help with my build. Ive played this game a long time,since before the begining, Problem is I'm pretty sure my build is obsolete. Looking for constructive criticism, Thanks to my gear my [..]
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1:32 pm, June 27, 2015
I am a newcommer to the game, and still learning the ropes. I just made it to Savage Coast, but nowhere near the academy yet. I looked back a bit on his forum and did a search, but no older thread i s [..]
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12:32 am, June 12, 2015
Hi, I played this game when it first came out for a fair while, and am now looking to come back and play it some more.
I am in Transylvania, the farmlands, and having trouble with some of the averag [..]
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12:32 am, June 6, 2015
Hello!
I'm looking for some concise and straightforward directions about DPS gearing in TSW. I have always just used gear and builds to "get by" , never really mattered to me if the mission [..]
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1:32 pm, May 29, 2015
I'm really looking forward to the new achievement vendor. Here's why:
Our achievements now matter! People might start signing up for SH just to get the played X SH matches and get all the SH/ED achie [..]
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1:32 pm, May 20, 2015
Hey, there, guys.
Decided to come back to this game, after being away since roughly around Issue 4.
Started a new character, in order to play with a fresh friend, and though i'd try my hand at Chaos [..]
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12:32 am, May 16, 2015
Looking for a build that will let me move through the game and enjoy the story. I have a few ideas in mind but was hoping for some feedback from people who use the builds to solo.
First is shotgun/ha [..]
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1:32 pm, May 13, 2015
I started out with Blood/Ele years ago back before it was popular. Back then, procs really sucked. Since coming back, I've found out they've been buffed to be able to crit and penetrate, leading to th [..]
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1:32 pm, May 9, 2015
So, Issue #11 has brought me two new glorious purples! (The one from the issue itself, and I finally spent that bullion they gave existing post-Transylvania characters on a brand new Assault Rifle.) I [..]
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12:32 am, May 1, 2015
Hey Guys,
I need some advice on my current build, since my weapon combination doesn´t seem to be used that much (as much as I would love to change the combination, I won´t do it - [..]
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