EzioMessi Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Just for fun's sake, I tried out this random hybrid build. Focus/Combat hybrid in Shii-Cho form. http://www.torhead.com/skill-calc#501ZGGrozbRZfMMkrGkR.3 The main damage from this build comes from using a *free* Bladestorm during a precision window, followed by an auto-crit Force Sweep. Everytime I have full Centering, which happens approximately 1 in every 2 precision windows, I get to use Singularity + Autocrit Force Sweep > Bladestorm > Zealous Leap/Dispatch for huge damage. There's a few problems with this build though. I don't get any Ataru form procs with Ataru forc, but switching to Ataru makes me lose Singularity and Free Bladestorms. That pretty much means, the two points I've put in Ataru form to unlock the next tier, are effectively wasted. Also, I don't get Force Exhaustion, meaning Singularity's much harder to get. So, what do you guys think of this build? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawabonga Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Hybrid builds aren't viable for sents/maras. All skill trees have at low tiers skills that benefit one specific form, and all the top tier talents are key to the success of the build. This particular build only allows you to lolsweep once every zen, and you don't get the double PS window. It's a lose on both short fights that may be over by the time you build up centering and on long fights where the PS windows are cut in half, not to mention all of the skill points you have to waste to reach PS in the first place. Doing this for a free BS under PS is just not worth it, because that BS you'll be using is missing 100% crit chance and 10% more damage that is granted by OA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EzioMessi Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Yeah, I know I lose way too much damage this way. The only plus side I noticed to this, is the fact that no one is mentally trained for a 100% armor pen Smash > BS > Dispatch. They always stun me right after my first leap, and then eat 15k damage in a few seconds. This will be pretty useless in PvE though. It's damage is too high for trash, and too low for bosses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aehgo Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 That build is just stupid and has no benefits at all. A procced BS will do more damage then an auto crit sweep in that build because you aren't taking the extra crit dmg in focus tree. Also you say your rotation is PS>Sweep>BS>Dispatch...you know you can only use Dispatch on targets under 30% HP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlrikFassbauer Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 In PvE, it might still work. However, in both PvP & end-game PvE, people usually heavily frown upon things they regard as ineffective. It's as effectiveness was this game's goal. If you buy yourself a "field respec[t]" thing from your legacy, you might be able to change it at any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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