GRINnBARRETT Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Just wanted to thank you for this guide. I've been trying to figure out my sentinel since launch, always seemed to end up leaving it on the back burner while I played other classes. Finally things clicked with this guide. My rotation/priority system is finally smooth although I still need practice. +100 internets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodstorm Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Great guide, just wanted to know what are the preferred Crew Skills for a Sentinel? I was thinking Synthweaving/Archeology/Underworld Trading as I have other Empire toons who do Bio and Armormech so wanted to do something different but still be viable to the class. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottdrossel Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Needs to be updated, eg Bladestorm IS affected by Precision Slash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renamedjk Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Great guide, just wanted to know what are the preferred Crew Skills for a Sentinel? I was thinking Synthweaving/Archeology/Underworld Trading as I have other Empire toons who do Bio and Armormech so wanted to do something different but still be viable to the class. Thanks. what i use on my sentinal and i think is very valuable on all classes are diplomacy/biochem/bioanalysis. this is because the rakata stims and medpacks are amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XaddaX Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) I'm curious about the priority of crits and power. I'm no expert and I haven't done all the work you did here to get your info and this guide really helped me get my sent/watchman to 50. But now as I try to optimize gear I'm wondering if crit shouldn't be higher. It's my impression that Zen gives 100% crit bonus to burning attacks, and to me thats the DoT's. From what I've seen using Cauterize with or without Zen the initial hits are the same, as would be any other normal attack. Again, Cauterize without Zen: a normal initial hit, followed by high and low ticks of DoT.Cauterize after Zen: a normal initial hit followed by all high ticks of DoT. Granted, Watchman is a DoT build, but while the DoT's are going I'm also hitting him with whatever else I have in my arsenal as well. Wouldn't crit then be as important as other classes? Edited March 19, 2012 by XaddaX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dertcat Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 1) I'm a level 50 with a little over 15,000 health. I see everyone else running around with 20,000 health. Am I geared really badly, or are they giving up DPS for survivability. 2) Is there an accurate math-y guide to stats that will let me play with different configuration of points before I burn all my credits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorSeven Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 1) I'm a level 50 with a little over 15,000 health. I see everyone else running around with 20,000 health. Am I geared really badly, or are they giving up DPS for survivability. 2) Is there an accurate math-y guide to stats that will let me play with different configuration of points before I burn all my credits? I currently have just under 18k health in full Rakata minus an offhand. I've done all the datacrons except the +10 to every stat datacron. Get some Columi gear and it'll get up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dertcat Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I currently have just under 18k health in full Rakata minus an offhand. I've done all the datacrons except the +10 to every stat datacron. Get some Columi gear and it'll get up there. Thanks for the response. Sounds like I'm not as far off plan as I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldmiser Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 /tag for later reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravrohan Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 How come this lost its sticky status? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinsintvayga Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 great guide, it was extremely helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamingrogue Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 But now as I try to optimize gear I'm wondering if crit shouldn't be higher. I've wondered the same thing since I started getting Tionese and Columi gear, most of the pieces are stacked with Accuracy and Crit as their main secondary stats. The only answer I've been able to come up with, since my damage output has increased, is that due to the way Accuracy works once you go over 100% you are hitting more, and thus with a higher crit hitting bigger. Now that isn't to say I've discarded Power altogether I've just reworked it onto my lightsabers by switching the mods around so that each one gives me at least 95+ power each, along with an ample amount of Surge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhaivyn Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Why isn't this thread stickied? This is my go-to spot on "Teh Interwebs" for information about my Sentinel, which is, incidentally, my favorite class that I have played so far on SWTOR. Great job pulling info together on the class! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trixite Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Love this thread. It is a permanent link in my bookmarks. Thanks for all the hard work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagnus Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Why isn't this a sticky anymore? This is my go to thread for info :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JebusMcgee Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Agreed. This should definitely be stickied. Great source of information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starvald Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I agree also! Very helpful in explaining to a guildie who's never played mmos before, and who chose a sent as his 1st toon, about the mindset of a melee dps. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khsolo Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redonkulos Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 (edited) Bump and bump again... With all the QQ threads starting up again about Sent this needs to be stickied again for the newbs that need to better understand the class. Hopefully the OP will update for 1.2? Don't know how or why this was unstickied in the first place... Edited April 12, 2012 by redonkulos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vraelan Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Subbing! Why is this not stickied? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatoldguy Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 (edited) Now that we can augment orange armor and sabers I was wondering if there was a approximate number to no longer slot Strength in favor of another stat in augments? Edited April 16, 2012 by fatoldguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vraelan Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Now that we can augment orange armor and sabers I was wondering if there was a approximate number to no longer slot Strength in favor of another stat in augments? At least for PVE, Strength will always trump an equal amount of another stat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HartshornNate Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Bump. This was extremely helpful for a complete n00b to MMOs and what is apparantly a difficult class. 1.2 changes made me have to think a little harder on some of this stuff, but it really is a great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaosmadness Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 woo woo, nice guide! Im looking for a similar guide but for Marauder, anyone knows any cool guide ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neithian Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 This was extremely useful when I was looking into different specs etc. when I started playing a sentinel. Can this be re-stickied please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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