sasya neko.1985 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 the rev doesn't really have anything interesting as elite spec, kinda pity really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilcroix.8630 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Revenant is the only one I play core. Renegade is good sustain dps for raid I hear but survive ability solo is horrible. Resistance seems pretty lame as well, I'd rather just have condition clear over 2 seconds of immunity. Also with energy issues you can't use it much.Herald is group buff bot with low damage, also bad for solo. Sword/sword has decent damage but hammer and staff are both really bad. This one has even worse energy issues. I'd rather they left the core f2 ability for both elites.Core with dwarf /assassin is the best I have found for solo play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sokeenoppa.5384 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Core thief is still best thief spec in pvp more or less. Core thief and guardian sees some use in raids aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keenedge.9675 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I don't like either Ranger option, so I've been core-only for 7 years. I happily solo open-world PvE content with very few dirt-naps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thornwolf.9721 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I've come to find in WvW power revenant functions better without glint, It really shines with Shiro/jalis as they mix well together. Albeit its not like amped as if you were to take kalla, but with the sustain of jalis and the new shiro additions it can be done. (I honestly think Kalla/jalis might be even better. Just run shiro for the mobility, and run kalla for the condi mitigation's and damage amps.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westenev.5289 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I think core warrior is comparable to the especs because of its adrenaline mechanics, but especs for other classes feel like a flat upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aspirine.6852 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Only core ranger, and sometimes core warrior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bridget Morrigan.1752 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I like the elite specs just because I like to change up what I play every two to three years or so, and then it's hard to go back. For PvP/WvW, I still see a lot of core classes, though, and in high-end PvE like fractals builds like core warrior bannerslave come and go depending on the recent meta (it's not the meta now though). I'd say core specs are niche, but not entirely out of fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Hayes.6890 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I play what is fun for me. In most cases that means an elite spec but I do still run a few core. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddicus.6128 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 I have 27 mains. Only about half of them have even one elite at this point. 6 have both elites.I tend to play elites if that character has earned one. They're all significantly more powerful than the base profession. I wish that weren't true, though. I would like to see the base professions buffed to match the power curves of the elites, but without changing the nature of the profession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Boyer.6524 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 @"Game of Bones.8975" said:Prior to the release of HoT it wasn't an issue, the core classes were all that we had available to us. Now with two additional "classes" per profession, our options have been expanded greatly. My question is simple (and complex if you want to make it): Do you still play the core classes or have the elites completely overwritten those for you?Can you still be relevant in Fractals, Raids, or WvW without an Elite?The only core profession I still run is the ranger. All my others are set on one (or both with templates) of the elites.Elite specs are required for end game play in fractals/raids and such. If you want to play T4s, CM Fractals, capable Raid teams, the players you are with expect you to be generally performing the strongest roles your class is capable of, and Arenanet just has that all designed into elite specs.But for map roaming, dungeon play, and even some competitive builds, Core is still capable.Here are some core builds right now that are either "meta" in some circumstances, or are viable amongst meta:Core Necromancer = Meta in pvp - Viable in wvwCore Ranger = Viable in pvpCore Guard = Viable in pvp - Viable support in wvw - Viable DPS output amongst pve metas while running berserker or grievingCore War = Viable in pvp - Viable roam in wvwCore Ele = Viable pve DPS output^ That's pretty much the good core builds right now and where they stand in viability vs metas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bast.7253 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 For pve I can see core guard, warrior, and ranger being pretty enjoyable. Maybe even necro. But I wouldn’t want to play core thief or mes in pve or ele. Engi is probably fine too and might be kind of fun with kits and turrets and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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