Combat to Hybrid?Follow

Hello again! Oh yes... time for more moans from everyone with me asking another question. Different, isn't it?

Basically, last night, myself and two rogue friends decided that it'd be fun to go to UC and play around with some 70 horde (each side had their fair share of deaths, I'll tell you that, but it was fun).

Anyway, it sort of got me to thinking. I love my combat build, no doubt about it. But I want to try out part sub with hemo involved and see how that is. I know that there are many rogues out there that love it and others that are still all about "go combat swords."

I do want to keep swords as my weapons (still working on that s1 MH), and I would like to try to keep things like blade flurry and adrenaline rush. Preferably, I'd like this build to be great at both PVE and PVP (if possible).

I did look at some of the builds that Nooblestick, and found one that is for the most part what I'm looking for.

I had changed some things like moving the 2 points from lightning reflexs to Imp SS (since I spam that like crazy). And added points to the Weapon Expertise.

I guess my thing is, would this build work or should I try out the one that Nooblestick had put?

As I had said, this is just to try out. If I'm not too into it, I'll just switch back to my good ol' Combat Swords spec. Also remember that I'm hoping to use this for both PVE and PVP and that I am still going to be using my swords.

Let me know what you think =) Thanks

Edited, Feb 29th 2008 9:56am by xNocturnalSunx

Okay cool.

Now with that build you linked, why go for the heightened senses instead of Ghostly strike? I mean, I know the with HS, it'd make it easier to detect, but I figured that Ghostly strike would be best when fighting.

Well that would suck lol. Is there really any type of build that I could do that be great for PVP (at the moment, since I'm mainly doing that right now for gear...) but also something to where I could be useful in instances if I need to run any.

As I said, I'd like to keep things like AR and BF, but if using points to get those is going to gimp myself PVP wise, I'll try out something else.

This would only be temporary anyway, at least until I can get enough honor to get better gear (then I'll probably be switching back to my Combat spec) to go dilly dally everywhere lol.

Okay, so I looked at the Shadowstep builds that were given by Demea on their build thread. I saw this one that would work for swords. Is there any thing I should change on it, or would it be viable for PVP along with PVE?

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lol so basically... It's either combat or shadow... PVP or PVE...

well crap. lol

Again, look up what 'viable' means. Shadowstep builds may not be the most dps, but they are definitely 'viable'. Even fun. I went 1-70 with shadowstep. (well 20-70) so it is 'viable'.

Also, what specifically are you aiming to do? Raid? If so, it's about dps, since you shouldn't aim for being hit. Don't go for stuff like ghostly strike. If you're doing solo play, you'll want to mix in defense skills.

If you are Shadowstep in PvE (5-mans don't matter to much) Then you are gimping yourself.

If ya want the best of both worlds....QQ more.

If you want to do abouve average in PvE and average to above Average in PvP go Combat Maces. Otherwise get over the fact that you will need to respec for PvP or PvE to get the full DPS/Utility out of your Rogue.

I was under the impression that after HARP got nerfed combat maces was one of the better PVP specs. Is everyone ShS or muti these days?

Theo, muti isn't still the spec of choice in 2s with a frost mage or 3s on an RPM team?

I thought muti worked great for setting up shatter combos?

My personal favorite is 0/20/41, I highly suggest you try it for PvP(non daggers). It is so strong and really helps you out with those pesky kiting classes in arena.
High white damage build.

Improved S&D, and Imp dual wield with the 1700+ AP is much better imo. You are swinging faster longer and your offhand dmg adds up and hurts. Throw in two sprints that both break your roots & snares really helps against Resto Druids and Frost Mages.

Also with all the Resilience that people have now, higher crit builds are reduced so much. I'd rather make every hit count with the high white damage. To each their own though. :P I'm sure both builds can work nicely if played right.

Cheers.

First off, thanks for pointing out that I am a girl =P.

Secondly, you're right. I am still trying to gear up (haven't had much time as of late).

I did go to the PTR this past weekend to check it out and tried a sub build. It was fun, but I did miss my blade flurry/AR combo. Like I said, I do love the build I'm in right now, just wanted to try out other builds.

If I do ever spec into something else, I do plan on respeccing into combat.

I respecced to 17/3/41(tweaked only slightly} on my days off and I really enjoy this new build. Seeing much more bigger numbers from my hemo crits that's making me smile and my opponents seem to be dropping faster then ever. *sinister grin*

Thanks Theo.

Zamboner
70 NE Rogue
Altar of Storms