DarthNofu Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I kick so much *** with this in Tank mode. Onward men! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OooDamm Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I understand that the main set is suppose to be eliminator's for this build. But what are the recommended offset pieces for the parakeet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
face_hindu Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 This is really really stupid (I mean really stupid) but I have to point this out: An anagram for "Carolina Parakeet Spec" is Rail + Rocket + PPA = Easecan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwranck Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 hey there all, i just respeced to Carolina Parakeet from a full ST spec and i must say that so far i love it! I'm currently level 47 with mostly tank gear setup (no pvp gear) and i'd like to know how you gear up your Parakeet for PvE... do you follow the dps road of aim > endurance > accuracy > crit = power > surge ? or the tanking setup of endurance > aim > accuracy > shield > defense > power > crit >*surge ? or a different combination at all ? All i've read so far is take this Rataki or this Columni or this Champion or Eliminator set.... but i'm not 50 yet and what i really want to know is the stats i need to be able to tank HM FPs without gimping my dps. I'm pretty sure i'll need to build 2 sets of armor for PvE and PvP, but i mostly plan on doing PvE. Thanks all for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockstar Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Happy Carolina Parakeet day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZDProletariat Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 How is this build ran? Do you stay in tank cylinder? Do you go full DPS gear, or go full defense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AetherMcLoud Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Cool, was running a similar spec on my mercenary, at least the "pyro" side (and going up their heal tree). This works so much better as a Vanguard though. Ion cell seems downright overpowered! DOT, snare AND damage reduction, Guard, +60% armor?! YES PLEASE! And then you realize that the Ion Gas proc does around 100 damage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMakesh Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Usually with Parakeet build I don't crit for alot, when I buff myself with crit/surge relic I crit about 3.5k at the MOST! Yesterday I managed to get a Railshot (I assume) crit of 5.4k though, I saw in the chat in the corner of my eye that I got a 5k medal and thought it was 5k dmg guarded and was like "***? I have been guarding like crazy!". Wasn't until the game was over that I notice I had actually done that much damage in a single blow. I found it weird since I don't have the Firebug talent for the increased crit damage on RS, and my highest crit ever have been like close to 4k. It's quite a massive leap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umpire Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 what the hell gear are you in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMakesh Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 what the hell gear are you in? Full champion except for 1 cent implant and cent shield. Relics are champ crit/surge and Matrix cube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umpire Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 ....Pics? I've never seen anything close; 3k is the highest i've ever done and that was on an 11k hper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMakesh Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) ....Pics? I've never seen anything close; 3k is the highest i've ever done and that was on an 11k hper. http://i.imgur.com/irokZ.jpg 3k is the usual crit for me aswell, with relic popped. Dunno why the sudden increase, and I know it wasn't a naked player because I was having a 1v1 vs a Sentinel when I got it. Edited February 28, 2012 by iMakesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exphryl Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Player could've had other debuffs on them at the time so it's possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMakesh Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Player could've had other debuffs on them at the time so it's possible. Stars must really have been aligned then, otherwise I would assume to atleast see the occasional 4k crit just by accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umpire Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Maybe he had like 5438520 tracer missle debuffs? I don't really roll with mercs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyfy Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) Now that theyve gotten the bug with carbonize fixed would it be more adventageous to go with the other set of gear? Edited February 29, 2012 by Hyfy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casa Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 So I make it a point of trying to figure out my own build and come in here and it is already done... gj on picking up the highlights of PT trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenbruton Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I really don't see this catching on.. lol... it caught on. top of google search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frmorrison Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Now that theyve gotten the bug with carbonize fixed would it be more adventageous to go with the other set of gear? I don't think so, Rail Shot is so great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake_R_ Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I understand that the main set is suppose to be eliminator's for this build. But what are the recommended offset pieces for the parakeet? This question is important, I to would like to know what earpiece and implants to go for, aswell as weapon and wrist type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 is this a pvp build or both? Is there a build used for ppl who do both pvp and pve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosimoo Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I tank with it and PvP with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agooz Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 is this a pvp build or both? Is there a build used for ppl who do both pvp and pve? I can tank HMs in a similar hybrid spec and full dps gear. Of course with a semi-decent healer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyyri Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Tested this spec yesterday as it was pretty similiar to what i has been thinking, its fun due gapple and charge and does some neat dmg if getting good rng with procs. Fishing procs can be annoying sometimes tho but luckily that happens rarely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestersdead Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Personally I think http://www.torhead.com/skill-calc#301uMhrdMboZ0MZfhrbzh.1 is a viable setup for this hybrid. You do lose the ability to guard, the same as you would if you ran full pyro tree, but its a more efficient use of points overall with this hybrid. With the ion cylinder usage of the typical parakeet setup, you essentially blow 5 points just to get to the top of superheated rail in the pyro tree. I'm arguing that 4 points wasted to get to that 5th point is selling yourself short. This setup may not provide guarding, but it increases your survivability, lends to good dps, and you get the perks of charge/grapple root/oilslick, and more tankability + solid dps without being as wasteful with your points. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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