Thanks for replying. I'm struggling to find a simplified version of why and how bolster works (probably been asked hundreds of times)

Hey I have started playing again yesterday, hadn't played since cartel was introduced. Previously i was pretty strong in PVP. However things seemed to have changed gear wise. I've read the sticky at the top, which concentrates on bolster. My PVP gear consists of old war hero mods, mixed with pve power mods which I found to benefit my shadow most. The impression I am getting is that it is wise to scrap all of this gear, start fresh by getting strictly PVP gear with maximum expertise? I'm 55 now, 60 is where I should be getting the gear at correct? Sorry for such a noobish question, it all seems different being out of the loop.

Stopped playing somewhere around HK47 was introduced, what's that 2 years? At the time I was pretty handy in PVP, full war hero on my sage and shadow. Power stacked, even sacrificing some expertise to find the sweet spot. My shadow was on main, kinetic/balance hybrid. Was some force in ranked, however I now am trying to return. Despite knowing, none of the buttons I've been trying to get to grips with it again. How am I supposed to get back to some level to where I was before? What is the minimal PvP gear now? I can't find the vendor for under level 60. How do I continue my story? I've respec to kinetic. Can Some one lead me to a rotation? Before it was double double, project, double double project telekinesis? I think Sorry for such a vague OP I am completely lost

Im in a bit of dilemma, for a long time i have been running my PVP gear with the tionese set bonus'. I feel the +50 force really helps with the bursting capability of shadow and soon to get better in 1.4. The problem with this, im missing out of vital willpower + endurance from the difference between bm and wh armoring. Other than the armoring, i run with full WH modifications and enhancements. I have started grinding for offspec (survivor) gear, and am tempted to use the armoring from them in my dps gear. What do you think ? a reduced cooldown on spin kick and bonus damage for guarding (im always guarding) could really be useful for dps. Or should i just run in full tank gear, and be a tank ?

I am now at 1178 Dps in combat stance, with 1040 odd expertise, and over 1300 power. I feel this is the best i can get going this route, although i still feel slightly lacking even though i am top performer in wz

I used to run in this long ago, yeh its pretty awsome if your dps gear. I use it with kinetic ward, and switch between BH shield/focus in pvp. I also tank all ops no problem.

im more peed off about project, cant remember the last time i actually saw that animation

That is fantastic, where is your mods from ?

Dont know how you guys have gotten on but i havent played for a while but my new max damage is 1178 with over 1k expertise as a full kinetic tank.

Literally 20 minutes ago i witness a guardian hitting 7.7k, i think this was a one off going by his reaction "OMG **** OMG" Personally, My highest is 4.7k as a shadow tank.

I pug HM kraaga, ev, all the time, due to me not making most of my guilds raids. Completed every one.

I have a guardian, sage and shadow. Both my shadow and guardian play tank roles but in dps gear. My guardian is vigi and i thought i was doing well. Today on my sage i was work a guardian who had full defence gear (quite rare) Blimey jack was he unkillable. I suggest get tank gear for proper tanking.

Yeh thats pretty similar to the build i specced to before reading this thread again! Now i have reached 50, how are you gearing for pvp?? Master or mystic? Is power somthing i should be stacking? (like on my shadow )

I have a shadow and a guardian, and have also been a fan of hybrid buids. I am wondering if there is one perfect spec for pvp? I want to be a healer, but i like instant force list. Is there some very viable hybrid build ? thanks.

Try them both, even try infiltration while your at it. All shadow specs are fun

. Well that's the beauty of this build it has defensive traits but I hit harder than anyone I have pvpd with. The extra force Gen enables much more burst. I can now get 2 shadow strikes or two projects from my initial burst. Which usually sees my force bar empty with then below 30%. Simply cloak and strike has proved a winner for me. This is just an added bonus to your dps. In does nor effect you staying alive in void star. The force lift at 4 seconds is noticeable, trust me

Day 1 kauri veteran here, cant remember all the guilds i was in (there was hundreds) but KoK was my final. Was good friends with the town master of anarchy on naboo and eventually set up my own guild there, but this was not longer before i left.. Nice to see you all again, players im looking for... Gengis (or his brother), mok, Jos'eph, XTEN

Im going to throw somthing out there, but not many agree. I have been hybrid for a very very long time, i have always found difficulty in force regen. I highly suggest from the 23/1/17 on Xinika thread...... ....Drop force pull and 1 point in instant force lift. Put 2 points in shadow respite for bettter force regen during and following stealth. I have found that not only has this sorted the issue, but in fact enhanced my bursting ability.

Yeh sorry. Should have made it more clear. Basically what my quote said.

This is absolutely pathetic.

Not sure if it is any good, my main is a shadow, and im honest enough to say im not a very good guardian. But im trying. Or perhaps i have just been spoilt with my shadow, able to be top protection, top dps and generally top of the leaderboards everytime. http://www.torhead.com/skill-calc#500RrhzzZfMrorhdzMZMM.1 Mainly run in tank stance, guard, taunt and anything else i can do. But i also attempted to get as much dps in as possible, especially with overhead, bladestorm, and sweep. Have slightly messed up my bm gear atm, have 4 peices war leader (the rest is vindicator) mainly for the 4 set bonus. But working towards full vindicator and swapping the mods into the tank gear. What do you guys think could i improve on ?

dont forget the enhancements from commando cannons

yep, force pull is useful. But we all have our own style. Me personally dont need to use it, and i have been a shadow tank for a very long time. if anyone ever comes into the same situation as me, i reccomend doing what i done.

Sages heal the ball carrier. They are overpowered nurf them

Sages can pull Knights can jump Shadows can run fast Vanguards are indestructible Stop moaning.