FatFishMonster Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 hey all just started a Vanguard trooper quick question, which is better, shield gen or power gen? power gen seems to give more stats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaibaneRenmai Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 If you are mainly going down the shield tech (tanking) tree use the shield. Otherwise, use the gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggardbr Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 If you are mainly going down the shield tech (tanking) tree use the shield. Otherwise, use the gen. Just going on the same doubt... what if I use the shield to reduce the damage I get and work on a damage tree? Does that work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Holmes Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Just going on the same doubt... what if I use the shield to reduce the damage I get and work on a damage tree? Does that work? You would gimp your damage, while not gaining any real defensive ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klham Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 You would gimp your damage, while not gaining any real defensive ability. ^Force & Tech attacks are not shieldable. So Vanguard tanks get short-changed in PvP since all ACs have Force or Tech attacks at their disposal. It still helps (for saber & sniper attacks), but it's not as useful as it is in PvE. I recommend this article on defense & shield mechanics in SWTOR: http://taugrim.com/2012/01/19/understanding-swtors-avoidance-and-mitigation-mechanics-for-tanks-in-pvp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitru Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Just going on the same doubt... what if I use the shield to reduce the damage I get and work on a damage tree? Does that work? Offhand non-weapons that aren't shields (Generators, Foci, etc) have roughly 20% higher Force/Tech power than Shields with identical ratings. The difference in Force/Tech power is enough to make up for at least 5% of your total DPS. A shield of similar grade, unless you are in your tank stance, is only going to provide you with the baseline 20% absorb rating and 5% shield chance, which amounts to a paltry 1% damage reduction. So, unless you're packing the talents and the stat ratings to make a shield worthwhile (which you're not going to be doing as a DPS, even while leveling), you're better off just using a Generator/Focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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