anduriell.6280 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 I never though the game was going to go backwards so much the new spec that it would feel better to play with core.Well they have done it. Playing with soulbeast doesn't do any noticeable damage increase, it loses a lot of survivability and now also mobility. The buffs it gets are so situational or restrictive it actually hinders the build. Not to mention all the annoying bugs soulbeast has. Amazingly done again, congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernRedStar.3054 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Core's been the better of the two for a while now, for a number of reasons.in PvE, the loss of flexibility doesn't affect end-game / fractal content that much - if at all -, but you'll be gimped solo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo.9037 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Wvw soulbeast still king. I tried core in spvp 2v2's, but I'm gonna try soulbeast in spvp later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verskore.4312 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 true, slb is ALOT worse than core now, used to be closer before patch now it's just alot worse... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eurantien.4632 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Soulbeast was definitely better than core for sPvP before this patch. At least for me.Core is definitely...more reward for your effort now... and I dont think how much of an extra effort soulbeast will require to get the higher reward will be worth it. Jury is still out though.Edit: I think soulbeast is still better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sznurek.8791 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Soulbeast is better in WvW, Core is better in PvP.Core specs shouldn't be worse than elite specs so I am fine with rotation which one is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atronach.8520 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 I tried hybrid sw/dagger+sbow, with WS/Skirm/Slb, wizard amy with different runes such as berserker or even mad king. TU for heal, zephyr, vulture stance,LR with swapping elite depending on the situation. Haven't even tried power in any way yet cause of limited time. But honestly, im having so much fun that I don't mind the nerfs. Actually havent lost any 2v2 so far with this. OWP with vulture and mad king runes is soo fun to play with. Before the patch I had p2 with core ranger with tiger exclusively as I kinda expected it to be the next thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treizebee.2091 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Slow your roll. Core is great, and is more rewarding now, but it is sitting on a performance bubble because of the bugged rugged growth.An effectively permanent 600 hp/s with regen on average is going to overinflate core performance right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution.5409 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Just look at Druid, that was to be expected.Alternatively 20 seconds CD on BM mode. xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downstate.4697 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Soulbeast better for melee builds imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kovu.7560 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Gotta tone down those elite specs to make room for the next xpac spec.Remember when Druids were god-tier roamers (solo, small group) and not bad in zergs? That got toned down around the time PoF came out to make room for Soulbeast.The circle of life continues. X3I'll have to try core again. I was traumatized by how mediocre core ranger performed before HoT's release that I'm kind of scared to go back, but I do know they've gotten a lot better.~ Kovu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arheundel.6451 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 ....Soulbeast is fine, a more tailored gameplay style using different pets and weapon combos, core and druid are played differently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arheundel.6451 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 @treizebee.2091 said:Slow your roll. Core is great, and is more rewarding now, but it is sitting on a performance bubble because of the bugged rugged growth.An effectively permanent 600 hp/s with regen on average is going to overinflate core performance right nowHeard about the bug...you need around 500 healing for that 600 hps....nothing to worry on ranger even after that get fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution.5409 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 @Kovu.7560 said:Gotta tone down those elite specs to make room for the next xpac spec.Remember when Druids were god-tier roamers (solo, small group) and not bad in zergs? That got toned down around the time PoF came out to make room for Soulbeast.The circle of life continues. X3I'll have to try core again. I was traumatized by how mediocre core ranger performed before HoT's release that I'm kind of scared to go back, but I do know they've gotten a lot better.~ KovuWhat will never change is the uselessness of the pet against professions with strong damage AOE, birds and cats are impossible to keep alive in 2vs2, in 5vs5 it is fun to use for duels on lateral nodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl.8924 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Can someone link a build they are using to try out in ranger? wanna test core out just outta curiosity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LughLongArm.5460 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Most core rangers I see ATM, running MM/WS/BM , GS - A/A with DPS pets like cats/birds etc... not sure about amulet/rune/sigils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution.5409 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 @"Axl.8924" said:Can someone link a build they are using to try out in ranger? wanna test core out just outta curiosity.https://www.godsofpvp.net/builds/rangerYou can take this build as a reference, you can replace MM with NM to get a more tanky build or play in double ax for a major Aoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl.8924 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 What is that weapon a bow or staff? and is that dolyak rune? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandzibar.5134 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 @Axl.8924 said:What is that weapon a bow or staff? and is that dolyak rune?GS/LB with demolisher amulet and runes of speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yasai.3549 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Core takes more skill and are for people who know their pet choices.Slb right now is like Holo : simple, no nonsense, rushdown spec designed to take people out with correctly timed all ins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downstate.4697 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Personally I'm just using zerker amulet with soulbeast. Nothing really kills me 1v1 except a weaken spam thief or a shatter mesmer who got the jump on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl.8924 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 I feel as if Axe axe is way > @Sandzibar.5134 said:@Axl.8924 said:What is that weapon a bow or staff? and is that dolyak rune?GS/LB with demolisher amulet and runes of speed. I feel like axe axe is WAAAAAAAAY better when kiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandzibar.5134 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 @Axl.8924 said:I feel like axe axe is WAAAAAAAAY better when kiting.Can be.. I just always come up vs people with insane projectile reflect up time. Interesting that bubbles and shields dont get hit with this new trendy limited number of attacks mechanics that they've implemented for unblockable though isnt it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl.8924 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 I think i get why GS is taken took gs and beat a rev herald with knocking back in mid-attack.5 THe gs leap is nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZhouX.8742 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 @FrownyClown.8402 said:Personally I'm just using zerker amulet with soulbeast. Nothing really kills me 1v1 except a weaken spam thief or a shatter mesmer who got the jump on me.meta LR d/f ele weakness spams too, you pretty mcuh won't be able to up against most meta matchups with zerker ammy - too low pool with the condi spam and with weakness from ele which i would consider to be a top tier class with the only competition being firebrand it won't get far.. good players that is and i highly doubt you're playing against people like Naru / Helio with zerker or against eles like Phantaram/Grimjack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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