naomicampuzano Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Hi hi , Xinika!! Im sorry for the really really noob question!! But im close to hit 50 today, (two lvls away on valor too) so id like to know wich Blademaster gear should i pick? Im using the 23/1/17 or something, cant remember exactly right now, build but il try yours after i hit 50. Ty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolasMVP Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Hi hi , Xinika!! Im sorry for the really really noob question!! But im close to hit 50 today, (two lvls away on valor too) so id like to know wich Blademaster gear should i pick? Im using the 23/1/17 or something, cant remember exactly right now, build but il try yours after i hit 50. Ty! I'm guessing with blademaster you mean battlemaster that would be the stalker set for damage or survivor for tanking, I'd recommend stalker with that spec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naomicampuzano Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I'm guessing with blademaster you mean battlemaster that would be the stalker set for damage or survivor for tanking, I'd recommend stalker with that spec LOL yes battlemaster, sorry, (Blademaster its from another game XD) Tyvm!. With "that spec" you mean the 23/1/17? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolasMVP Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 LOL yes battlemaster, sorry, (Blademaster its from another game XD) Tyvm!. With "that spec" you mean the 23/1/17? yeah, I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xinika Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 LOL yes battlemaster, sorry, (Blademaster its from another game XD) Tyvm!. With "that spec" you mean the 23/1/17? Stalker set can be used for a variety of DPS options such as Balance, Infil or KC. It's not necessarily restricted to one spec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okema Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Congratulations for having this stickied was about time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xinika Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Congratulations for having this stickied was about time! Going to update it when needed. (IE: 1.3) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverRose Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Going to update it when needed. (IE: 1.3) Unfortunately, Internet Explorer is not going to be updated anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AydenBari Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Thanks for posting and maintaining this guide. Since coming back, I have been toying with a shadow, really liking the story, and it has been a challenge to get use to it. I end up playing a thief/rogue/stealther in most other games, and this guide helps a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xinika Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) Thanks for posting and maintaining this guide. Since coming back, I have been toying with a shadow, really liking the story, and it has been a challenge to get use to it. I end up playing a thief/rogue/stealther in most other games, and this guide helps a great deal. Glad it helps and good luck. Unfortunately, Internet Explorer is not going to be updated anytime soon. I did lol irl. Edited June 23, 2012 by Xinika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenalandavie Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Is it just me or are the links to the specs broken? is it torhead or something? because when i click the links it doesnt show the full spec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezki Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) Now that 1.3 is releasd and tanking spec got nerfed, what do you recommend to spec for shadow pvp? Edited June 28, 2012 by dezki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xinika Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Is it just me or are the links to the specs broken? is it torhead or something? because when i click the links it doesnt show the full spec Updated and fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amien Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Still learning here, so I'm curious. Why do you choose to take 2% less damage than have the 45% chance of a double project? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thompsons Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Now that 1.3 is releasd and tanking spec got nerfed, what do you recommend to spec for shadow pvp? This is the answer I'm waiting for, although I believe you did address that issue by saying that Kinetic was still strong. Just not as strong. I'm PvE who used a 31 KC build. My big problem with 1.3 is that my best friend in the game is a DPS Counselor Sage. Now that I'm not the tank I used to be, we're in a dilemma. We have to ask whether two DPS are really viable, particularly in boss fights. I had no problem with the patch with the KC build until getting into a tough boss fight. Then I died rapidly. The 1.3 patch reduced survivability while greatly boosting threat generation. Therefore, the boss stuck to me like a bulldog while I died faster than the healer that my friend and I teamed up with could stem the damage. So now I wonder if using force technique would cool down the threat generation and if force strike would make up for what I lost in other things by not having Combat Technique available. I hated to give up kinetic ward and force pull, so did what I could to keep them. When I was done on the skill calculator, the feeling that the build was familiar was overwhelming. I didn't recognize it right off. Then a look through your Youtube videos solved the mystery: It was your 23/1/17 build, almost a direct copy. Yet you don't have your 23/1/17 build in this latest post. What is your recommendation on that in light of 1.3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildharpie Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Is this for PVP only or PVE too. I am trying to learn how to tank so wondering on your spec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zintair Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I absolute hate my Shadow Tank in PVP. I'm so upset that the Guardian became the premiere Tanky tanky with all their utility. I don;t even play my Shadow in PVP anymore. Although I don;t even PvP anymore at 50 because it's so broken. One thing is a fact, Bioware has no concept of what PvP should be like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xinika Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Now that 1.3 is releasd and tanking spec got nerfed, what do you recommend to spec for shadow pvp? Depends on your group to be honest. Every spec can work even though we are very replaceable and arguably the last class that is truly needed. So what group setup are you running in ranked? If not ranked, are you talking about normal warzones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leechiwan Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Depends on your group to be honest. Every spec can work even though we are very replaceable and arguably the last class that is truly needed. So what group setup are you running in ranked? If not ranked, are you talking about normal warzones? Well which spec to you prefer to play in warzones in general ( reg and ranked alike)? Do you still prefer the balance/madness. Also in the past expertise was not really something to put points in. Is there a reason why you now put 2 pts in expertise, instead of maybe the utility of reduced cd on force run and force shroud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xinika Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) Well which spec to you prefer to play in warzones in general ( reg and ranked alike)? Do you still prefer the balance/madness. Also in the past expertise was not really something to put points in. Is there a reason why you now put 2 pts in expertise, instead of maybe the utility of reduced cd on force run and force shroud. Normal (In order of preference) KC Infil Balance Ranked (In order of preference) Balance Infil KC Edited July 13, 2012 by Xinika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkhattabi Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) Normal (In order of preference) KC Infil Balance Ranked (In order of preference) Balance Infil KC what about arika in normal and rated ? above inf ? Edited July 13, 2012 by alkhattabi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xinika Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 (edited) OP updated to support 1.3 changes. what about arika in normal and rated ? above inf ? 13/28 has rarely been used due to time schedules :/. Most the time I have to get ready for ranked and or was in the process of testing pure specs first. Hybrids haven't been used much at all since 1.3 from me. Edited July 14, 2012 by Xinika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okema Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) Is there a reason why you now put 2 pts in expertise, instead of maybe the utility of reduced cd on force run and force shroud. Two points in Expertise? What have I missed? Edited July 18, 2012 by Okema Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexonio Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Thank you for this wonderful guide! I have only one question so far - could you please tell me, if you don't use Shadow Strike in Balance spec, why do you put 3 points into Infiltration Tactics? Thank you once again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenalandavie Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Two points in Expertise? What have I missed? Which spec is that? i cant see a spec there which has 2 points placed into expertise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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