sw C3 Restrain vs HL c3 Skull swing vs future barb buff Cleave effect ( +50% slash dmg ) which one do you prefer?
Only restrain is for pvp
In PvP, your main problem is that you have to hit in melee range, allowing most classes to just kite/control you to death. Thus, there really just two ways out of this:
- to be too tought, fast and interruptive to not let em do it (Sw3+Cata3+Doppel/Dragoon/Whatever)
- to play a more supportive role while staying at range (Corsair 1-3).
Corsair c1 can be included in lots of builds without losing much. And there are also very good builds based on Hoplite c2 + Corsair c2 combo, and ofc Hoplite c2 + Corsair c3 that can also Long Stride with pistol without changing weapons or breaking hook (cuz weapon switch is very laggy and unresponsive, I don’t believe it may be used effectively in PvP currently)… and of course there is also Pistol Shot, but it’s range is not much sadly. Still, main reason of going Corsair c3 is another 5 sec on hook, not pistol shot or whatever. Maxed hook is one of the dirtiest control skills in game, only being countered by dodging it (works like a skillshot).
Arguably, Cyclone with ktos buffs to Pain Barrier will now be even more viable, but you’ll still have to gapclose in order to use it, becoming a nice target for telekinesis/gravity pole/rise/etc.
This is coming from lvl 270 Sw2-Hop2-Cor3.
PS. Still, let’s face it - Swordsmen are not a good choice for PvP in current meta.
is it a must have to go for sw3 ? i think the leveling will be really bad without the taunt for a sw3.
im thinking about sw 1 pelt 1 hopl1 cata 3 dragoon. is this also viable in pvp?
hi guys, actually i was planning to build a 1 on 1 pvp sw.
Was thinking of the option below
sw > hl 3 > corsiar > dop 2 ( chain + skull swing + cyclone )
sw3 > hl > corsiar > dop 2 ( restrain + chain + cyclone ) * restrain work with skill
sw > hl > barb 2 > consair > dop 2 ( chain > cleave * ktos buff > cyclone )
any idea?
Swd3 > High1 > Cor1 > Dopp 2 checking in. Restrain+Cyclone+Hook is a great combo. Point-blank Hooking guarantees 2x Cyclones or w/e you want to set up on your opponent for 9 secs. Remember you can use Cyclone defensively/approach too since you have the 75% immunity to abnormal status thanks to attribute. High1 has cross guard which is 2h swords facetank ability for physical damage that scales of STR and it binds/roots enemies on successful block to set up for combos. High1’s Crown if you land it sets opponents SPR/INT to 1 lol. Only thing is stuns are HARD countered by PD. So maybe put down Swd2 and take Pelt1. Give up 20% stun, Double Slash, and Pain barrier duration for more HP (SwashB. attribute), Lure, Evade (18% Guardian), and a couple strike damage skills. Plus people will party with you.
but was it skull swing or cleave ( 50%) is better than restrain?
no love for fencers?? damn cant wait for balance patch, hate seeing “meta” builds cuz its the only build to go, if u wana be “viable”