Melee Trap Build?

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Posted by: Mono.7320

Mono.7320

So my question is when we get new core specializations and new trait system will Trap/Melee condi become more viable?? I already have full rabid on my ranger and playing around with traps but not sure if they getting buffed with the update. fyi longbow is still powerful as ever and everyone I know is gonna tell to roll with Longbow instead of other weapons BUT I really want to try something cool

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Posted by: Heimskarl Ashfiend.9582

Heimskarl Ashfiend.9582

I’m thinking that Rabid does not go with melee very well due to the total lack of power, you need some power at least imo.

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Posted by: Cufufalating.8479

Cufufalating.8479

We’ll have to wait and see what they change on traps, but like Heim said, it’s unlikely. Traps are all condition damage and our melee weapons are all power (GS) and mostly power (Sword). You can get away with using one melee weapon for survivability, but using both? I doubt it, unless they make traps do a serious amount of direct damage.

Cufufalating – Ranger / Part-Time Mesmer
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Posted by: Mono.7320

Mono.7320

I think if you going condi then stick to condi with new changes hybrid not worth it and that goes for other classes also (pure builds have more weight to them)

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Posted by: Mono.7320

Mono.7320

We’ll have to wait and see what they change on traps, but like Heim said, it’s unlikely. Traps are all condition damage and our melee weapons are all power (GS) and mostly power (Sword). You can get away with using one melee weapon for survivability, but using both? I doubt it, unless they make traps do a serious amount of direct damage.

and yes I’m aware of that was talking about axe/torch and sword/dagger by saying ’’melee’’ weapons. Don’t forget poison and burning now stack intensity(more condi damage) not duration.

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Posted by: Heimskarl Ashfiend.9582

Heimskarl Ashfiend.9582

Well, you could make a perfectly viable hybrid/condi build with GS-S/T and traps.

With burning now stacking, Bonfire just got a whole lot better! Combine with Vipers Nest and Swoop for much yay.