BenPaisley Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I recently switched to pyro merc to try and see if I could be at all effective in WZ because arsenal is beyond broken. I noticed that the top tier ability (Thermal Detonator) is the exact same thing as explosive dart, but it doesn't say that it does splash damage (AoE). This ability is shared with explosive dart and though it does slightly more damage, is it not even worth getting it? It just seems foolish to spend a talent point on something that you already have. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crrypto Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 (edited) I recently switched to pyro merc to try and see if I could be at all effective in WZ because arsenal is beyond broken. I noticed that the top tier ability (Thermal Detonator) is the exact same thing as explosive dart, but it doesn't say that it does splash damage (AoE). This ability is shared with explosive dart and though it does slightly more damage, is it not even worth getting it? It just seems foolish to spend a talent point on something that you already have. Thanks I had one crit for 4.2k yesterday... that is > "slightly more damage." Yes, I would love to use both but TD is awesome and required for bursting. Edit: Yes, I shared your feelings initially when switching to Pyro. If it were AOE, it would be OP unless it did reduced damage for more than 1 target. I would love if I could use both!! Edited May 8, 2012 by crrypto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exphryl Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I recently switched to pyro merc to try and see if I could be at all effective in WZ because arsenal is beyond broken. I noticed that the top tier ability (Thermal Detonator) is the exact same thing as explosive dart, but it doesn't say that it does splash damage (AoE). This ability is shared with explosive dart and though it does slightly more damage, is it not even worth getting it? It just seems foolish to spend a talent point on something that you already have. Thanks Normal damage yeah is pretty similar. It benefits from Crit Increase talents though so crits make it amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitsinni Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 It is debated, but personally I like it. If you time the "explosion" with a railshot and rocket punch it can make for some good burst damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinsavz Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) Thermal detonator should definitely be AoE, just like explosive dart but with more damage. That would not be OP, so what if you hit like 1.5-4k on 3 targets, it's a 31 point talent. You have warriors smashing 5 people for 5-7k damage. I'm not saying it's useless now, it can be timed with railshots etc for nice burst, but it sucks to share a cooldown with explosive dart, it means we have to sacrifice an aoe to incorportate a 31 point talent, which is lame. Edited May 9, 2012 by Sinsavz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaddie Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Thermal detonator should definitely be AoE, just like explosive dart but with more damage. That would not be OP, so what if you hit like 1.5-4k on 3 targets, it's a 31 point talent. You have warriors smashing 5 people for 5-7k damage. I'm not saying it's useless now, it can be timed with railshots etc for nice burst, but it sucks to share a cooldown with explosive dart, it means we have to sacrifice an aoe to incorportate a 31 point talent, which is lame. Merco here playing regularly with a marauder : it is quite more complicated to land a 5k-7k with a warrior than just launching one spell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobamech Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Thermal detonator should definitely be AoE, just like explosive dart but with more damage. That would not be OP, so what if you hit like 1.5-4k on 3 targets, it's a 31 point talent. You have warriors smashing 5 people for 5-7k damage. I'm not saying it's useless now, it can be timed with railshots etc for nice burst, but it sucks to share a cooldown with explosive dart, it means we have to sacrifice an aoe to incorportate a 31 point talent, which is lame. I'd prefer my thermal detonator not be AoE. I do decent damage single target burst when I stack thermal detonator, rail shot, power shot, unload, and 2nd railshot. Since they nerfed DFA's radius, it's not tworth to cast DFA unless enemies are that close together, are not CC'd, AND you stim/trinket to get extra damage. The damage alone barely puts a dent on most classes with gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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