Guild Wars 2

So this new stat combo released, the Sinister set, which is Condition Damage [Primary], Power, and Precision.

Would this set benefit a P/P set or maybe even save it? I was thinking a Venoms build that utilizes Unload and condi spam with pistol 1. Unload could also be used with Precision to bring out on-crit effects.

No, the problem with P/P was never the damage, which was always pretty good. The problem was (and still is) P/P’s sustain. No stealth, no evades, and no mobility built into the weapon set. This new stat does nothing to fix that problem.

P/P no thanks…

but that stat combo might bring D/D back 00446 or 20246, mark my words!

@ Bazzoong: Why would I want condition damage on my D/D – set?

Jana.6831:

@ Bazzoong: Why would I want condition damage on my D/D – set?

Death blossom gives 3 stacks of long lasting bleeds, poison on auto, still uses power and precision with backstab

Carpboy.7145:

Jana.6831:

@ Bazzoong: Why would I want condition damage on my D/D – set?

Death blossom gives 3 stacks of long lasting bleeds, poison on auto, still uses power and precision with backstab

Ok, would a backstab build with 00446 or 20246 really be that great? I can see people trying to pull off DB with this but that’s about it. And it might work but only with a lot of effort. I think this set would be great for P/D thieves they don’t really need dire anyway.

Jana.6831:

Carpboy.7145:

Jana.6831:

@ Bazzoong: Why would I want condition damage on my D/D – set?

Death blossom gives 3 stacks of long lasting bleeds, poison on auto, still uses power and precision with backstab

Ok, would a backstab build with 00446 or 20246 really be that great? I can see people trying to pull off DB with this but that’s about it. And it might work but only with a lot of effort. I think this set would be great for P/D thieves they don’t really need dire anyway.

It’d make for a mediocre backstab build, but the play style would revolve around death blossoms anyway, with backstabs or heartseekers to finish. It’d still be a pretty weak build overall because death blossoms are very easy to avoid.

You’re right about helping P/D thieves though. In the hands of a good player who knows how to sustain, this stat would really improve that weapon set. Sadly, it’s the last weapon set that needs any improving.

I know (P/D)
Well, I guess I will let myself being surprised if someone can really pull this off – or I might try it myself, a third gear can’t hurt, right?

mango.9267:

No, the problem with P/P was never the damage, which was always pretty good. The problem was (and still is) P/P’s sustain. No stealth, no evades, and no mobility built into the weapon set. This new stat does nothing to fix that problem.

agree.