scotthomas Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 This post is probably going to get me flamed like a weekend barbecue, but so be it. I'll be the first to admit that I don't know this class inside and out, despite having played one to level 55. I don't have a set rotation, and my build is vanilla Focus. I also have a 55, Rage-specced Marauder who is causing me the same problem. I just don't find them that interesting to play. But I want to! I'm not talking about build-specific things (which skill tree does higher DPS or is better in PvP, etc). I'm not trying to get suggestions on the perfect skill rotation (although if anyone has some interesting combos, I'd be happy to hear them). I'm not saying I can't survive the game (I can take down Gold 55s OK). And I don't want to be able to faceroll everything. I'm just hoping there's more interesting mechanics to the class that I may be unaware of. To put it another way; I've recently started spending more time on my Sniper, who has a range of varied skills and is very demanding on how they are used to maximum effect in different situations. This makes it a very interesting and rewarding class for me to play. The saber-swingers just seem to lack a certain depth (or would it be breadth) in this respect. TLDNR: I'm staring to get bored with the Leap-Flail-Flail-Flail-Rinse-Repeat play style on this class. Is that all there is? Thanks in advance. PS: Just to be clear; I'm not disparaging the class, I just want to know if there's something I've missed or if it's just not the class for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leafy_Bug Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Try other skill trees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardarell_Solo Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 You could try playing Combat: It has a proc dependent priority system with two micro rotations, that you have to adapt to on the spot. Plus you need to do high APM (48-49) for max effectiveness. It may be the most demanding and also rewarding DPS specc since 2.0 and it's a great challenge with constant room for improvement, if that's what you're looking for. If so, check out this thread for starters: http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=659058 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourlordmoses Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Focus is the easiest tree to learn and easily the most dull. Combat takes real medal so does watchman from what ive seen so far. But My main is combat and it is the most fun you will have tearing and being torn to shreds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatology Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 You could try playing Combat: It has a proc dependent priority system with two micro rotations, that you have to adapt to on the spot. Plus you need to do high APM (48-49) for max effectiveness. It may be the most demanding and also rewarding DPS specc since 2.0 and it's a great challenge with constant room for improvement, if that's what you're looking for. If so, check out this thread for starters: http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?t=659058 I personally hate specs that require more GCD's to be effective. Not everyone rig pushes out enough to maintain that rate of APM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotthomas Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the advice. I've gone ahead and respecced into Combat (on the JK) and Carnage (on the SW). I'm still learning to get the most out of this melee style, but I'm completely loving it. Self-healing into a full stack Centering/Fury is awesome and those free Ataru Form strikes are wicked cool! Edited August 5, 2013 by scotthomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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