Bobbyrab Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 What is the difference between mercenary and powertech? From what I’m understanding PTs are tanks while mercs can spec DPS or healing. Any clarification on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vassilbg Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Quite a few posts in here to figure out the answer... don't mean to come off rude... BUT, but bottom line: Merc - Ranged/Healer Power - Melee/Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyrab Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Quite a few posts in here to figure out the answer... don't mean to come off rude... BUT, but bottom line: Merc - Ranged/Healer Power - Melee/Tank Don’t worry, I normally would, but I’ve been researching five other classes the same way (haunting the threads for information) so you’ll forgive a bit more blunt approach. Plus, most threads deal with some particular of a class or AC, and you get to pore over dozens of threads to piece together a coherent picture of the advanced classes’ different strengths and weaknesses (all determined by player opinion) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellmoo Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 To expand a bit on the previous answer: Both PT and Merc are fully capable of going the DPS route, as each has 2 trees dedicated to the role. PT has 1 tanking tree and 2 DPS trees. Merc has 1 healing tree and 2 DPS trees. PT tends to do their damage at melee to close range. Merc tends to do their damage at medium to long range. PT tends to be more mobile with a greater number of instant cast attacks. Merc tends to stay in place a little more as they have more attacks with a cast time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyrab Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Here’s a super important question: which AC gets death from above (think that’s the name…the one where the BH flies into the air and blasts everyone below)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DervimNorth Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Here’s a super important question: which AC gets death from above (think that’s the name…the one where the BH flies into the air and blasts everyone below)? DFA is your class skill, not the advanced class power. Meaning you're getting that power at lvl10 BH regardless of your advanced class selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheGeek Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 DFA I just love that one. I use on groups as an opening attack, all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omarax Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 DFA is def the coolest animation for an attack in the game hands down. Wish they would make a healing version of it called Kolto Spray or something like that so us healers get to use our jetpacks more often than the occasional jet boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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