XiArkayiX Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) I'm coming back to swtor after about a year of not playing, and was wondering what classes are currently the standouts in PvP. I know they are technically all "viable" but I wanted to know which ones are currently doing the best. It'd be a bonus if the class has high dps as well, as I do a fair amount of Pve, but not as much as pvp. No "the best class is your favorite class to play" stuff, I'm looking for informed opinions please. Oh, and I also have a level 50 sorcerer left over from when I used to play, but they seem to be less powerful now than they were when I played last. Edited September 24, 2014 by XiArkayiX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JouerTue Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 madness sorc and sin are doing good and vengeance/vigilance got a second life. operative for healing. deception/infiltration is the evergreen. tanking is almost the same on any class..not big differences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxmob Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 tanking is almost the same on any class..not big differences for arenas, I'd say jugg is easily the best tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XiArkayiX Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Yea I heard that juggernauts were op, was also wondering how marauders were doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elusive_Thing Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Yea I heard that juggernauts were op, was also wondering how marauders were doing? Careful, you are opening a huge can of worms. However, in my opinion, Marauders are fine. Carnage has great burst and decent anti-kiting tools, for example. However, the skill cap is high and it takes a lot of patience to actually master the class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellenn Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Carnage is great. Still I'd put PyroPT, Madness Sorc and Assassin abit above them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elusive_Thing Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Carnage is great. Still I'd put PyroPT, Madness Sorc and Assassin abit above them. I'm inclined to agree. Especially if we are talking of a player who is not amazing, but still competent. Pyro PT, for example, is quite a bit easier to get results with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellenn Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) PT burst windows might not come as quickly as carnage but they have far more sustain, decent kiting and taunts are a deal breaker. If you have a pre setup to support a mara/sent then they really shine though and are possibly the best dps. Solo though no question PT is a great choice. Edited September 24, 2014 by Tellenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elusive_Thing Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 PT burst windows might not come as quickly as carnage but they have far more sustain, decent kiting and taunts are a deal breaker. If you have a pre setup to support a mara/sent then they really shine though and are possibly the best dps. Solo though no question PT is a great choice. I still remember the pre-2.0 days with a Pyro PT. It was absolutely monstrous. Decided to try again after the recent buffs and they really do shine. As you pointed out, taunts bring in great utility and Grapple lends itself to creative nicely. All in all, your assessment looks about right to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leafy_Bug Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 madness sorc and sin are doing good and vengeance/vigilance got a second life. operative for healing. deception/infiltration is the evergreen. tanking is almost the same on any class..not big differences Actually not correct. You need to kill them 3 times before they die. So they got a third life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XiArkayiX Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Thanks for all the advice guys. I don't mind high skill cap classes, and it's good to hear madness sorcs are good because I came back to a level 50. Still think I'll start a new class though, probably a mara or pyrotech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramtar Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Carnage is great. Still I'd put PyroPT, Madness Sorc and Assassin abit above them. Carnage a tree. Marauder/Sentinel is the class. If your going to rank the classes, it's: * PowerTech * Sorcerer * Assassin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellenn Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) Specs are more important than class. You can't rate sorcs based on lightning and healing or they wouldn't be in that list at all. I'd rate madness sin as better than madness sorc due to the surge on thrash and their easier use of reckless chain lightning to give them burst that sorc does not have. As well as taunts and ability to swap to guard stance when needed. Edited September 24, 2014 by Tellenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General_Aldo Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) For arenas only. Melee Dps: Madness Assassin and Veng jugg Range Dps: Madness Sorc Tank: Jugg Heal: Operative. (Merc can also do pretty well) Don't even mess with other classes/specs. Edited September 24, 2014 by General_Aldo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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