OrshabaalLord Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I recently started playing my sentinel again, he's around level 40. It's a really fun class and I like the story but I'm not really good in the PvP setting with him. I need some advice on where to start with a nice build and how to use it. Anyone? I haven't played this advanced class in over a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodrin Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) I recently started playing my sentinel again, he's around level 40. It's a really fun class and I like the story but I'm not really good in the PvP setting with him. I need some advice on where to start with a nice build and how to use it. Please keep in mind that I have a lot more experience with combat though. Anyone? I haven't played this advanced class in over a year. For PvP I would go either focus (for AoE burst and best survivability) or combat (for single target burst and mobility/control of target). I personally prefer combat, but focus is easier to play. I'll put up a couple of sample level 55 builds for each. Focus: http://www.torhead.com/skill-calc#501bZrMMZfbMkrGkRffz.3 Combat: http://www.torhead.com/skill-calc#501bcZhGMRRMRrrIRZc.3 Edited January 30, 2014 by Vodrin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgemattson Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 First, I'd suggest heading over to the PvP forum. You'll find way more information over there (yes, for Sentinel, too). Second, I'd read these three threads: Updated: How to Become a Contender How to Become a Contender: Supplemental(Bolster, PvP Gear, and You) KBN's Guide to Combat Spec (or: how to sentinel tank) Third, make sure you're playing the right spec. Watchman used to be the uber spec back at launch (and it's what I played, although I was nowhere close to uber with it), but I gather it's mostly worthless in PvP now, as healers supposedly can cleanse the DoTs off very easily. From what I've read, Focus is the faceroll spec (often referred to as "smash monkey"), but I don't know much about that. Combat is the one I play, and is very "burst-y," which makes it easier to kill people in PvP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tevzz Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 First, I'd suggest heading over to the PvP forum. You'll find way more information over there (yes, for Sentinel, too). Second, I'd read these three threads: Updated: How to Become a Contender How to Become a Contender: Supplemental(Bolster, PvP Gear, and You) KBN's Guide to Combat Spec (or: how to sentinel tank) Third, make sure you're playing the right spec. Watchman used to be the uber spec back at launch (and it's what I played, although I was nowhere close to uber with it), but I gather it's mostly worthless in PvP now, as healers supposedly can cleanse the DoTs off very easily. From what I've read, Focus is the faceroll spec (often referred to as "smash monkey"), but I don't know much about that. Combat is the one I play, and is very "burst-y," which makes it easier to kill people in PvP. Combat FTW!!! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalzy Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 For PvP I would go either focus (for AoE burst and best survivability) or combat (for single target burst and mobility/control of target). I personally prefer combat, but focus is easier to play. I'll put up a couple of sample level 55 builds for each. Focus: http://www.torhead.com/skill-calc#501bZrMMZfbMkrGkRffz.3 Combat: http://www.torhead.com/skill-calc#501bcZhGMRRMRrrIRZc.3 That Combat spec for PVP is horrible. At least 1 point in Jedi Crusader is a must. Speccing into insight is a waste, and not having a lower cooldown on Zealous Strike is going to be a huge problem for focus generation. Something like this is much more efficient for combat. http://www.torhead.com/skill-calc#501bcZuGMRRrRrrIR.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tevzz Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) That Combat spec for PVP is horrible. At least 1 point in Jedi Crusader is a must. Speccing into insight is a waste, and not having a lower cooldown on Zealous Strike is going to be a huge problem for focus generation. Something like this is much more efficient for combat. http://www.torhead.com/skill-calc#501bcZuGMRRrRrrIR.3 Ditch that point from Steadfast, you don't need 96%, Ataru's 3% and 2% from steadfast is perfect, put that point in Jedi Crusader, it fixes a lot of Focus generation problems. With that you get the best Combat PvP build pretty much. Edited February 6, 2014 by Tevzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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