11:32 pm, February 20, 2018
Hi everyone,
Sunday, 25 February, 20h to midnight Paris (utc+1) a mini PvP event will take place in Fusang + Stonehenge. Only one restriction will be applied: no nightmare raid item allowed.
Every p [..]
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12:32 am, September 19, 2017
Can anyone recommend a build for dungeons based on the gear I have? Preferably DPS and preferably AR. I suspect I'll have to get a new purple 10.0 weapon though and switch one of my weapons. Wont be a [..]
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12:32 am, September 15, 2017
I'm experienced healer, I been a healer since old Kunark days if anyone knows what that is lmao, but anyways I am AR/Fist right now should I continue with this before I get to much further or should I [..]
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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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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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12:32 am, April 13, 2017
So I've assembled (and tweaked) what seems to me to be a decent deck, which I have mentioned on other posts and will link to below for ease of access:http://www.tsw-builder.com/#64v60661...45616403630 [..]
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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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12:32 am, April 6, 2017
So as you can see from my other post, I'm a returning player from so long ago I may as well be considered a newbie. I only solo PvE. I play Ele/Blood, heavy on the Ele.
I am focused on leveling my we [..]
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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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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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11:32 pm, March 10, 2017
The goal of this thread is to provide a short guide on how to gear for PVE in the beginning of endgame, before getting to aegis content, without using too many Mark of the Pantheon, Black Bullions and [..]
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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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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, March 6, 2017
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...eqbm4qeYY/edit
BOX’S 1-SIZE-FITS-ALL TANK BUILD
Hey Guys it’s Box again!
Ever wanted to learn the role of the most sought after role but [..]
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12:32 pm, February 24, 2017
What penetration for DPS should I shoot for in addition to having Woodcutters? Right now it's 726, and that's with having pen in both weapons. I've been told by a few people it doesn't need to be that [..]
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11:32 pm, February 17, 2017
Good morning/evening,
Me and my friends are doing a lot of PvP and PvE and we always try new changes and stuff regarding Abilities and Signets, i would like to make the following suggestions regardin [..]
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11:32 pm, February 16, 2017
I noticed that the Hammer Thick Skin skill reduces damage if I block, but I'm not sure if this works while I am using blade torrent. I know active abilities use the current weapon as the baseline for [..]
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11:32 pm, January 18, 2017
Most of the time, PvP takes place in large open spaces, giving a competitive advantage for range weapons.
I would like to reverse this situation and bring at the same time a new tactical dimension to [..]
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11:32 pm, January 13, 2017
Here's my Tank build:http://www.tsw-builder.com/#12v11123...21721943530a05
My Gear so far:http://joakibj.com/tswcalc/#weapon=0...0,3,0,4,0,1,41
Even when using Stoicism i'm sometimes losing aggro. [..]
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11:32 pm, January 9, 2017
Playing AR Blood sniper type character.
I can put out decent damage, especially 1v1 can usually **** him before he kills me, however have problems getting **** if hes getting heals (seems like burs [..]
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12:32 pm, January 5, 2017
I'm a new player been in the game almost 2 months. Been messing around with builds and come up with this one. Its an AOE\DOT build using blade and blood. I've always been a fan of dot's and wanted [..]
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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 29, 2016
I'm a returning player after about 1,5 years break from the game. Back then I just manage to get to the Savage Coast, now I am far more advanced. I got a pretty solid grip on stuff by now, thanks to g [..]
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12:32 pm, December 29, 2016
Good morning,
I have purchased the game last night and had enjoyed playing around with the system, trying builds out and weapon types and so far i am enjoying the game a lot. I have decided to roll a [..]
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11:32 pm, December 7, 2016
This is for my solo deck, I use Blood/Blade. I'm about to make myself a long term goal, and in the long term, expenses are not a problem.
In another, old dead thread, it is explained that Abuse is bes [..]
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11:32 pm, December 4, 2016
So this is the build that I'm working on for dungeon running and this is what I've come up with so far in TSW Calc. I dunno if I had to pick and choose between certain stats or if it was possible for [..]
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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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12:32 pm, November 22, 2016
So im not a huge fan of the equal footing, but such is the game so not going to argue it.
my concern is, i just got my green auxilery weapon, and also have a blue upgrade kit, but if i start using my [..]
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11:32 pm, November 10, 2016
Hello so I am a somewhat new player to the game and for the most part unclear as to what the current meta is for DPS in terms of stats. I believe the old meta is 900+ pen 650+ hit 500+ Crit Power a cr [..]
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11:32 pm, November 9, 2016
Good evening lads.
I started playing 2 days ago and I'm really loving the game - the best one I've ever played so far as a Multiplayer MMO.
Here's the thing: I'm reading around and watching the skill [..]
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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 pm, November 4, 2016
Is it better to have penetration on the talismans and not on the weapons? It seems more popular to have all the penetration on talismans and to use crit or crit/crit power on weapons.
This could have [..]
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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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12:32 am, October 28, 2016
Hi,
I'd like to pick your collective brain on my first deck.
Basically I'd like to have a decent solo build which is not a burden in the halloween event dungeons/bosses (cat god, jack etc...)
As th [..]
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12:32 am, October 19, 2016
I understand the point of EFB is to allow players to be on somewhat equal ground in PvP. That makes sense, to a degree. What I really don't get is why 347 blue weapons scale to 10 more max weapon powe [..]
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1:32 pm, October 14, 2016
Heya, I'm hoping an expert here can help me resurrect my character and finally finish the story after I abandoned it in June. When last I played, I was reasonably comfortable running around northern [..]
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1:32 pm, October 7, 2016
Returning to the game after YEARS.
I had a ok-ish AR/ELE dps build, I have pretty much the whole wheel unlocked but my weapons (10.4 if I remember correctly) were for AR/ELE.
I'd rather not change t [..]
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1:32 pm, September 25, 2016
Hi.
I have come up with a simple survival/bullet sponge gear setup that makes tanking WC (Regret) procs easy to manage.
This is sort of a proof of concept for me, since i see a lot of people regard [..]
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12:32 am, September 21, 2016
I just wanted to ask. Is there ANY value to having health talismans in pvp when you're a dps spec? My build was created back before Issue 1 and a lot of people were running two HP Talismans back then [..]
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12:32 am, September 11, 2016
I've been having a bit of trouble finding a good Assault Rifle/Elementalism Focus build, and even though I've found ones that LOOK good, I'd like to know if anybody knows of any decent builds for this [..]
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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 22, 2016
Would it be enough for Transylvania?
QL10 all blue
1 major heal and 1 minor health talisman.
Hit rating: 342
Penetration rating: 739 (weapons included)
Using Blade/ AR combination.
Or should I put cri [..]
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12:32 am, August 19, 2016
Hi there,
for a while I play a Ele / Pistol build and have mostly 10.4.4 Gear with Head and weapons a little better. But i think my DPS are a little low, with just 2600 DPS on a dummy. My Build looks [..]
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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 18, 2016
I admit it: I've never fully understood my stats. I want to make the best DPS build I can, and am asking for your help. I have three purple gear and the rest blue, and now realize I concentrated too m [..]
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12:32 am, August 17, 2016
Hello!
I choose Blade/AR combination for soloing, using this build "Modern Samurai" http://www.tswdb.com/builds/beginner...modern-samurai. My question is, how can I improve it? I've already [..]
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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, August 12, 2016
Hello, I'm currently upgrading all my gear and I'm working on getting it all to 10.5 at the moment but I think I've messed up with my glyphs because I have very little penetration. I'm using the elit [..]
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1:32 pm, August 8, 2016
... and I've never known why. Is it a technical limitation? Is it an attempt to balance something about their existence? Is it just a random idiosyncrasy of aux weapons that people accepted as given? [..]
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12:32 am, August 4, 2016
While no longer critical as it was when fuses were rare, I still would like to reuse gear if possible between my dps, tank, leach, and solo builds. I have come up with the following design to re-glyp [..]
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12:32 am, July 28, 2016
Hey all,
I've noticed a decent amount of unfamiliar faces in ED recently so I decided to put together some of my better builds that each serve a very valuable spot on any team. With each you'll find [..]
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1:32 pm, July 15, 2016
I am planning on putting together a classic elemental buff tank build and I was wondering if I cast a manifestation with Crit on my elemental focus and my primary weapon has penetration, does the crit [..]
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12:32 am, July 15, 2016
Hello. I am new.
There's undoubtedly hundreds of these threads lying around here, but with the recent meta change due to passive/elite revamp, i will go ahead and ask these questions again on behalf [..]
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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 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, 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 28, 2016
ArtificialMind's Ultimate Theorycrafted DPS GuideLast Update: June 27th, 2016 (1.15.2 with Elite Revamp)TL;DR: all builds can be found at http://www.markdijkema.nl/projects/tswbuildstatistics(Builds b [..]
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1:32 pm, June 27, 2016
So, I started out with a Blood/Pistol build that worked reasonably well, but after the Elite revamp I've moved to Blood/Shotgun. Despite the lack of Impairs (other than when I take down an AEGIS shie [..]
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1:32 pm, June 21, 2016
Hey folks, I am coming back to the game after a three year absence. I was curious if Cirittys talisman setup for tanks is still valid in the 10.9 world or is the new meta adding glyphs other than Bloc [..]
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1:32 pm, June 20, 2016
Hi everyone, i'm recently getting into DPSing and would love if you could give me a few suggestions on my build.
These are my stats: http://joakibj.com/tswcalc/#weapon=4...4,1,0,4,0,2,37
This is my [..]
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12:32 am, June 16, 2016
Hi. I started the game with an AR/blade build, and while I do quite like it I'm beginning to wish I had some very focused single-target DPS at my disposal. I'm also quite fond of the idea of an all-fi [..]
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1:32 pm, June 15, 2016
Since I’ve posted a few curve fittings to some of the known rating to chance formulae in the game, I figured it might not be a bad idea to put them all in one thread. It will also be easier [..]
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12:32 am, June 14, 2016
I'd like to use the stickied Fourth of Fusang post primarily for sign-ups as coordinators so I don't have to sort through dozens of pages to update the coordinator sheet. This (more aptly named) post [..]
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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 19, 2016
So i recently returned to the game after a ~2,5 year break or so :P
i made myself a new character and went for elementalist + pistol, and i finished the pistol version of this build http://www.tswdb [..]
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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 27, 2016
I've followed some TSWDB beginner builds to get through Valley of the Sun God. And now the sheer complexity of the outer rings of the skill wheel are overwhelming. Any advice?
So far I have been Pi [..]
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12:32 am, April 26, 2016
I realize most of the faction decks are junk and often the names and descriptions make little sense, but I try not to hold any of that against them. I also find it easier to grok the idea of a deck if [..]
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12:32 am, April 23, 2016
So, I'm currently working my alt through City of the Sun God and figured I'd drop my current build here for any advice. It's Elemental/Fist, which I know isn't considered ideal, but I've been seeing [..]
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12:32 am, April 22, 2016
Just putting these out here as I was trying it:
Signet of *****'s Note
When you hit a target apply a detrimental effect for 5 seconds which causes them to take an additional 150/300/450 physical dama [..]
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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 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 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
I just posted a reply to a Suggestion Box thread: https://forums.thesecretworld.com/sh...-Box-Version-2
"[PvP] Please fix PvP because as I'm sure you can see from your database (i.e. Chronicles) [..]
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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, April 5, 2016
Hi all.
I am gearing up atm and trying to reuse as many talismans as possible.
After reading lots of guides this is my first draft for the major roles (Solo, DPS, Tank, Leech).
Everything calculate [..]
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1:32 pm, April 3, 2016
I've heard a lot of different stuff regarding tank gearing, and since the seemingly most popular tanking guide thread is from 2013 with only 10.4.4 gear I figured I'd double check before building my g [..]
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12:32 am, April 2, 2016
I'm a new player dedicated to PvP. I have PvP char on both Templar (Extamus) and Dragon (Dooli). My gears are terrible so naturally I'm getting my butt kicked all the time but still have fun. At th [..]
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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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12:32 pm, March 23, 2016
i have questions about 2 signets:
***** note signet - if i put it on weapon does it give the additional damage to hits from second weapon too? and if i hit with it group of targets will signet ef [..]
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11:32 pm, March 19, 2016
taking this dabs proc build as example - http://www.tswdb.com/builds/dungeon-...gunpistol-proc
how much crirating to make it work? it recommends 500+ but i get 195 without weapons glyphs (after i get [..]
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11:32 pm, March 14, 2016
Here is my current gear:
Solo Gear:http://joakibj.com/tswcalc/#weapon=9...5,3,0,4,0,3,39
Laceration on head, breaching on sword, currently nothing on my hammer.
I only use hammer for molten steel [..]
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11:32 pm, March 11, 2016
Hi again!
Shifting focus for this thread. I'd like to make a ranged deck (where "ranged" means the gun weapons- pistols, shotgun, assault rifle) for soloing, and I'd like it to be able to s [..]
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11:32 pm, March 10, 2016
It's been a while since I played, and I'm trying to get a feel for building again. I've been toying with a hammer-based impair build. Mostly I'm doing solo play.
Here's what I've got so far:Weapons [..]
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11:32 pm, February 26, 2016
Brutally Efficient Dungeon Leechtank
I've been running a lot of non-aegis nightmare randomizer lately.
This allowed me to perfect my leechtanking and transform it into a kind of semi-bufftank.
In my e [..]
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11:32 pm, February 23, 2016
So, I am thinking of trying my hand at tanking in TSW.
At least to start with it will be in the Normal dungeons and/or the easier Elites. (It will be a while before I am ready for any Nightmare dun [..]
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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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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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11:32 pm, February 15, 2016
I have almost no experience with tanking and I need help to point out the biggest flaws in this build.
Hammer, blue QL10. 397 weapon power, +44 Crt Power, +109 Pen.
Elementalism, blue QL5, 215 weapon [..]
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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 14, 2016
So whats the deal with this signet. Have been testing a purple quality Karma in my fist weapon for several matches now. Ive seen it proc once and heal me for 99 points. My last match I healed a total [..]
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11:32 pm, February 14, 2016
Okay, earlier I've made a Hammer/Shotgun build template, and now that people have given me some solid advice, I separated the builds into two different formats. Either way, this is the basic builds, i [..]
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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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12:32 pm, February 9, 2016
Hey guys, as the subject says I am a returning player.
Just to give a brief background... I played at launch and reached Transylvania as a ranged DPS with a focus on AR/Ele/pistols. Since then, I ha [..]
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11:32 pm, February 8, 2016
A piece of advice that we have to dispense to new players over and over again is about the Faction-specific decks, and I thought it would be useful to jot down a detailed explanation we can point at. [..]
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12:32 pm, February 8, 2016
How does the QL scale work from QL10? QL11 doesn't exist as far as I know, but there are many levels in between 10 and 11.
Above QL10, the scale is difficult to follow and it makes me wonder why they [..]
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