Armor: Zerk vs Valkrie

Armor: Zerk vs Valkrie

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Posted by: Impretty.7509

Impretty.7509

First post… so be kind >:)
Maybe someone can clearify this for me, Im new to the Rev.
Some say with proper skill cycling you can keep fury up 100%, and with many builds you can trait into “Rolling Mists” (Critical-hit chance has increased effectiveness when you are under the effect of fury. Effectiveness Increased: 100%) thus rendering Precision moot.
Many still say Zerker armor FTW! … but why?
Wouldnt Valkrie be a better option? Giving you the same Power, same Ferocity (crit dam), and giving you a health chunk of hp.
Is there something Im not seeing?
Im sure this topic has been brought up before.. but I need to know…. why?!?!
Again, Im just starting to play the Rev
This would be for pvp,pve,wvw.. whatever.. its more about the mechanics

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Posted by: BunjiKugashira.9754

BunjiKugashira.9754

Fury gives you +20% critchance. 20% + (100% * 20%) = 40%. So if you have only fury and no other source of precision that’s 40% critchance for you. The Zerker armor in combination with bufffood and a warrior banner is supposed to provide the remaining 60%.

The trait does not increase fury’s critchance to 100%, it increases it by 100% of what it would give normally.

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(edited by BunjiKugashira.9754)

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Posted by: Impretty.7509

Impretty.7509

Finally!!! an answer that makes sense..
TY!

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Posted by: MercenaryNote.8506

MercenaryNote.8506

With that said, I find the best combo to be
Armor: Valkyrie
Weapons: Berserker
Trinkets: Berserker

You get ~75% crit chance with traited fury, but with banners and food, you’re basically at 90% and not getting over 100%. So you’re a bit more durable, and a little less effective, just a little..

Not recommended with an inexperienced group in dungeons (or if you’re 100% good on mitigating damage). Raids and WvW is fair game imho