Trietxan Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I know people are going to hate that I have revealed this secret, but I am tired of seeing people complain about 50's being OP, bc they have expertise. Truth is, you have to take into account how many datacron stats they have and how many more talents they have than you. For those of you who are uninformed. You can have expertise as early as level 34. This capability comes from the genius modding system in this game. There is a PvP weapon vendor next to the PvP daily mission box. You spend 330 commendations to buy a weapon. The weapons have expertise on them. The expertise is fortunately on the enhancement part of the weapon. Therefore, you can remove the mod from the weapon and place it on another piece of gear. So, for the price of 330 commendations you can purchase an expertise enhancement. For the hardcore PvPers like myself, this is a low cost, because I had reached a point where I had 1000 Mercs and 1000 WZ comms and was buying the PvP green boxes and selling the gear for credits since I wasn't 50 yet and already had a 50 box that is unique and can't be opened. I know those that have figured this out already will not like seeing this secret revealed on the Forums, but it should help resolve the debate of no expertise vs. 50's. Now if you are still crying that you can't get expertise til 34, I'm sorry, but this is not a twink game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommandoPower Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Thank you for taking a step to help equalize things and informing people. It's rather disconcerting to face people you can barely scratch that will wreck you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trietxan Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 You're welcome. Just trying to educate the masses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tofu- Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 you found that a single expertise mod made a noticeable difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragen Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 you found that a single expertise mod made a noticeable difference? You can rebuy it and equip the mod in several different pieces of gear. Its not all that difficult to get 330 commendation if you're leveling mostly through pvp. It goes really fast if you're consistently good and get a lot of medals per game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lymain Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Wish I had thought of this. Nice tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthVita Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Good info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetNausea Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Can't believe I didn't think of this. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuanZen Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I didn't know you could remove Mods from one weapon and place it on another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caeliux Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Nice tip OP, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetNausea Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I didn't know you could remove Mods from one weapon and place it on another ...That's the entire point of the mod system. >.> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghobe Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I didn't know you could remove Mods from one weapon and place it on another You can take the enhancement out of the weapon and put it in your armor. That's the key thing here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tofu- Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 ah, good point. might be useful for people who are already 1000/1000, otherwise i'd suggest just saving your commendations for 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kobie- Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 me gusta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syntak Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 The enhancement is useable at 33 for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amythiel Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) Not really worth it until the lv42 weapons, myself I wouldn't bother until 46 when you can get the 25 expertise 23 power one (usable from 45). Edited January 16, 2012 by Amythiel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasheth Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 bump for education Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amp_ Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 It's a neat idea, but definitely not worth the investment for such a minimal gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quesa Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Mod'd all my gear at around 46-47. All pieces, save implants, relics and ear were modable (iirc), I got about 4% reduction in damage. If you have excess commendations, sure...if not...it's a waste of a grind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acindo Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 It's a neat idea, but definitely not worth the investment for such a minimal gain. If you PvP a lot it's worth it. I've been capped in comms since my 20s and it's kind of annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padgemoe Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 It's a neat idea, but definitely not worth the investment for such a minimal gain. lol, you are forever bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinkee Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 You do realize they are changing this right? didnt they already state its a 'bug' that you can take them out atm or something. There is supposed to be ZERO (0) expertise on sub 50 gear so it doesn't affect the 1-49 bracket come tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperQ Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I can't find the vendor that sells weapons that are usable for under level 50 at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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