How to test damage for builds?

How to test damage for builds?

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Posted by: Tharjax.9068

Tharjax.9068

If I am screwing around with a build, what is a good way to test the damage output to see if the build is good, decent or bad?

I am only level 27 btw ankitten ot sure if I can test it out on mobs around my level to see how fast I kill them or what.

Thanks for the advice!

How to test damage for builds?

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Posted by: Super Riceman.8702

Super Riceman.8702

You can go into the Heart of the Mists (PvP Lobby)
You will be leveled up to 80 automatically
In there you can swap weapons/sigils/armors/traits/runes for free, meaning you can switch out stuff for no cost.
There are also target golems (lvl80)in the area that just stand their for you to hit them so you can test damage.
There are also ai controlled npcs for each profession so you can test your build for enemies that fight back.

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(edited by Super Riceman.8702)

How to test damage for builds?

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Posted by: XelNigma.6315

XelNigma.6315

I just want to point out that that the PvP kinda gives you an alternate ver of your self, and this PvP ‘you’ is level 80, with all skills unlocked and can only use PvP gear you get there.
Gear there doesnt come with stats, instead you get an amulet that has some heavy stats on it and your pick of runes. So you cant recreate your build exactly as you would in PvE/WvW.
But it does a pretty good job nonetheless.
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Until your level 80 or about to it, your build really doesnt matter. You can respec your traits at the trainer for pretty cheap, so feel free to change it up.