Darth_Shonuff Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I think overall the change is good. Increasing overall dps and not having to pop extra adrenals/relics sure makes life easier, but there are a few things I miss: WIth each of the specs, I typically had a specific rotation involved with the adrenals and relics. With watchman, it was right before popping zen for the big crits. Focus, before hitting a bomb in a crowded area. Combat, after precision strike and zen. Overall, I think Combat took the biggest hit. While the PS is amazing off the GCD, i miss hitting three-six 4k BR crits + the ataru strikes in a few seconds. More importantly, it saved me on numerous occasions after popping GBTF. Being able to hit like a truck while taking no damage was often the difference maker when guarding/attacking a node. Anyone else going to miss the old relics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_preib Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Like everyone I think the answer is yes and no. Nothing was more frustrating then popping relic-adrenal and then being stunned, snared, or rooted while you watch much of that buff duration go auf weidersehen. Also as a watchman sentinel while master strike and merciless obviously hit hard, I am generally about good steady damage with consistently rolling burns, so permanent uptime on the power boost is much more beneficial overall. I could see someone in Combat or focus being less thrilled since they are both built around setting up burst such as precision--> master strike or smash bomb (yes I know it's sweep, but it just doesn't sound the same). Also frees up three keybinds that no longer need to be accounted for which is nice, and has a far greater impact more burst-centric classes who are built around setting up certain big-ticket items (tanksin full harnessed darkness force lightning+ shock combo, Pyro PT, etc.) That said, there are downsides as well. Being able to punch a zen--> overload-->merciless-->cauterize--> Master strike combo with a relic/adrenal combo up was just brutal, or even if your heavy hitters aren't off CD just getting the three overload burns + cauterize with a relic/adrenal combo on a healer then holding him with force stasis so he can't cleanse. So it's a shame to lose certain tactical aspects to play, and helps those who didn't properly utilize those cooldowns before, but I think for most Watchmen Sentinels the good outweighs the bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatebomb Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I like it. Saves me clicking buttons. Besides who can pass up a pair of WH relics that provide +226 power(113 each) all the time? That's very awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSaberMaster Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I like it. Saves me clicking buttons. Besides who can pass up a pair of WH relics that provide +226 power(113 each) all the time? That's very awesome. What he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusFTW Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) i miss getting 5k+ crits nearly every wz popping the expertise adrenal and active relic... however i find now i do more steady damage. Edited June 28, 2012 by AngusFTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Shonuff Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 I like it. Saves me clicking buttons. You really should try to keybind everything. i miss getting 5k+ crits nearly every wz popping the expertise adrenal and active relic... however i find now i do more steady damage. Another frustrating aspect is that the WZ adrenals no longer increase damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatebomb Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 You really should try to keybind everything. Another frustrating aspect is that the WZ adrenals no longer increase damage. Sorry I meant to say pressing buttons. Everything is keybinded. Except my relics now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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