Post Patch sPVP Build Discussion

Post Patch sPVP Build Discussion

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Posted by: Pakman.5329

Pakman.5329

Hi everyone,

Can we have a discussion about what kind of sPVP builds people are running after the balance patch?

What is working for you and how things have changed in your play style?

How are you dealing with the condi spam?

Anyone have any success with the new Acro line?

Personally, I am still running the old D/P meta build but just wanted to see what everyone else is trying out.

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Posted by: Dahkeus.8243

Dahkeus.8243

What is working for you and how things have changed in your play style?

Still running the meta D/P. I recently switched to Bound over Dash (unrelated to patch), but I’m still on the fence between the two dodges. Playstyle-wise, nothing’s changed, except I maybe use AA a bit more for damage and conserve ini for defense/CC/burst.

How are you dealing with the condi spam?

Just avoid it or shut down the condi spammer with CC. Same as always. =P

Shadow Step and Sig of Agi are still more than enough for dealing with condis. Heavy condi removal is for builds/professions that have no choice other than to tank damage rather than avoiding it all.

Anyone have any success with the new Acro line?

Haven’t touched it, but I’ve been considering running a S/P build with Acro. Will try that out tonight, most likely.

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Posted by: Cirrion.8951

Cirrion.8951

What is working for you and how things have changed in your play style?

I played Trick/Acro/DD D/D + SB before the patch, so not much has changed in play style other than a big boost in sustain. I did switch from Carrion to Sage Amulet due to the boost in Assassins Reward with healing power.

How are you dealing with the condi spam?

Evade evade evade. I haven’t had any issues with condis with this build.

Anyone have any success with the new Acro line?

Tons. With all of the passive healing that I have (SoM, Driven Fortitude and Assassins Reward) and extra dodges from DD, enhanced vigor, SoA and Endurance Thief, I can survive for a LONG time on point against multiple opponents while keeping up constant condition pressure with Death Blossom, Lotus Training, Caltrops and Caltrops on dodge.