I’ve seen a lot of people complain about new players not knowing pvp basics, myself included at times, stuff like map rotation, class mechanics etc. So I figure let’s make a threads of simple intro stuff, like what class to pick and who to target with that class.
I will start it off.
If you play a condi necro… Target a class with little condition cleanse, like a dragon hunter (especially if they don’t use smite condition or similiar utilities) Or target a thief without their precision signet or shadowstep.
If you play a power thief, target a necro who doesn’t have life force, target classes with lower hp that you can spike hard, target these new condi warriors (but be careful of their burst) and target Power Shiro Rev’s as you can steal their boons.
If you play power rev avoid condi enemies if possible, and stay near teammates for group utility. Spike thieves, engis, necros without life force, and as in team fights target the called targets. If an enemy goes down don’t try to F stomp if teammates nearby, either use glints elite to knock back or use Shiro elite to interrupt or my favorite #9 unstoppable odds auto attack cleave to get rid of all of them stacking on each other.
If you’re a dragonhunter target thieves and condi warriors. Also stay in teamfights when possible b/c of your traps aoe. Do not target Tempest Eles and Scrappers as they have a lot of reflects.
There’s my input lets keep it going. Especially from those who know other classes well.
If you’re a chronomancer target…
If you’re a tempest…
Etc etc
ps: obviously there are exceptions to every rule, and often its best to target a called target, but this should be a nice starting guide to new players who have no idea and usually just attack whoever is closest.