Frost_D Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hello! Could someone help me? I've just came back to the game. The last time when I played the game it was before 1.2 patch. I'm looking for a guide and my question is which build should I use in PvP as a DPS Powertech? And I heard some nerf about Powertech Hybrid spec in the next patch 2.6. What is the Hybtid spec? Is that a Tank spec or DPS? The DPS spec in 2.6 still be viable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TACeMossie Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 For PvP, both DPS trees are viable. The question is do you want more burst and dynamic survivability? or do you want to kill everything and have more passive survivability? As for the hybrids, there were 2 hybrids running around. First was the PvE Pyrotech/AP Hybrid. This spec was the most competitive of the 3 PT DPS options, as it had the heat management and high power Rail Shots from pyrotech combined with the obscenely powerful AoE capabilities of AP. The other hybrid was a shield spec/AP hybrid for PvP purposes. That thing was broke as hell. So for PvP you should be fine with either tree, but in PvE you might want to stick to tanking if you dont like being looked down on like the poor Jugg DPS's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frost_D Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 What do you think about these spec for PvP? (2/22/22) (8/22/16) Which one should I use in PvP for better DPS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunner_Venda Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) What do you think about these spec for PvP? (2/22/22) (8/22/16) Which one should I use in PvP for better DPS? Neither are good for PVP. 1. Neither has rebounder, automated defenses, Degauss, or the rebraced armor. You'll get cut to ribbons with no defensive cooldowns. Being a free kill is no fun. 2. The prototype flamethrower won't work without high energy cylinder next patch. That makes both builds mediocre at best. Edited January 31, 2014 by Brunner_Venda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottoattack Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 What do you think about these spec for PvP? (2/22/22) (8/22/16) Which one should I use in PvP for better DPS? You either want to use 4-6-36 (pyro) or 8-36-2 (AP). Nothing else works in PvP. These builds you mentioned have no burst and are severely lacking on defense, so you are spamming dot damage and a free kill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frost_D Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 You either want to use 4-6-36 (pyro) or 8-36-2 (AP). Nothing else works in PvP. These builds you mentioned have no burst and are severely lacking on defense, so you are spamming dot damage and a free kill. I see. I found these: (8/36/2) (4/6/36) So what do you think which one should I use for DPS in PvP? Or the these two are equal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottoattack Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I see. I found these: (8/36/2) (4/6/36) So what do you think which one should I use for DPS in PvP? Or the these two are equal? Both are equal, they have different strengths and weakness. Pyro is single target/dot damage, with stronger DCDs against dots damage. AP is aoe and anti aoe spec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaos_KidSWTOR Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I see. I found these: (8/36/2) (4/6/36) So what do you think which one should I use for DPS in PvP? Or the these two are equal? I prefer a (5/5/36) for PvP, mainly because i like Volatile Igniter, makes me have a 100% chance to do an AoE DoT, which is IMO really handy for melting down multiple people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexhno Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Where are you putting the 5 in Defense and the other 5 in AP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaos_KidSWTOR Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Where are you putting the 5 in Defense and the other 5 in AP? I like 6% Rail Shot damage vs 3% more Tech Crit. And Hot Iron only affects one skill unless you are AP, so both IMO arent as good as 6% more Rail Shot damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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