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Post by
TheGameAh
Posted this over at the Wow Forums, but didn't get much feedback, so thought I'd try here. Here goes:
Hey guys.
I normally do the PvE thing. Dipping my tows a little into the PvP scene (BGs mostly, but want to work on arena a little too). I see we don't have any PvP stickies at all, and I'm looking for some general type advice. Just as an example, I seldom use Conc shot. Now in BGs, I'm trying to train myself to fire this shot often.
Are there any generally accepted PvP specs? Is there any one tree that's PvP superior? How about pets? (I hear spiders and hyenas are popular choices). Should we be gemming for resilience, or are there other gemming tricks we do for PvP? Any tips/tricks that a PvE mindset might not think of, I'd appreciate.
Is there a guide somewhere that I missed that covers any of this?
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TheGameAh
No I did not. I'll take a gander. Thanks much.
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Post by
TheGameAh
In terms of spec, I'm still debating that. BM is out (just don't like the reliance on pet). I've seen some solid specs in both SV and MM. I love the additional CC that SV brings, but like the harder hitting MM bursts (I saw a tip on using LnL procs with Arcane Shot, which I never thought of, combined with Readiness, just sounds beastly).
Both specs can get scatter shot, which I never really used before (must practice). So I think I'm leaning toward MM for both arena and SV. I'll probably go with a spider (just don't feel like lvling a crab 5 lvls).
Here's two questions I've never really seen brought up.
1. The frag belt upgrade for engineering, worth it to use at all? Or nah?
2. Is there a way to macro a pet ability. I find myself trying to click Pin, which is rough (example: /cast Pin).
Post by
TheGameAh
Nevermind question 2. I see the answer 5 posts down.
Am curious about the engineering tricks though. I obviously use my engineering for raids, but haven't put any thought at all to the PVP side. I guess the bomb stuns can be useful, but anyone with engineering experience want to throw in?
Post by
mmoyle
I don't think concussive shot is worth the mana as you'll wan to to be maxing out your DPS.
I'll give you some strategies I use... I'm a decently geared BM (lvl 80). My pet does well, but he does die a few times in the BG.
Here are some of my basic strategies.
1. Use multi-shot a lot (you'll get more credit for kills)
2. Tag people with a lot of serpent sting so everyone is dotted
3. As a BM I set pet (cat) to aggressive and heal often
4. Don't get to close to combat or you'll be rezing way to much
5. Set traps whenever off a cool down.
6. ALWAYS have pet and yourself on B. wraith.. if you have it
7. Stay away from rogues; I usually go after them first if I see one. If they get first shot you're usually toast.
This is my basic strategy and I usually end up in top 1/4 of damage down and honor
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mmoyle
I'm only saying the last shot I would choose to spend my mana on is Conc. shot... not worth the mana except in very specific situations.
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