on like scale of 1-10 im trying to decide which i should go i like to solo and i like to pvp but i like to raid to and i dont like to die i also like a class that takes skill.
no matter what class you choose between the 2, both serve their own purpose in PVP and raids
and both are solo-able
both take skill to play CORRECTLY also
whichever sounds cooler go with imo :)
In a raid, SK's are usually not the main tank, due to their low constitution. But they are a big help in raids and PvE for debuffing the target. BDs are always wanted in parties no matter where.
well, BD of an appropriate lvl, at least 46, can give himself nice buffs. pair those with SE's buffs, and you got yourself a lot of crits with high humbers
even with out the SE, BD still has some nice buffs.
sk does not have buffs anywhere near as good as a bd...
so BD + own dances + SE buffs + PP buffs + Focus weapon = some real nice damage
SK is overshadowed by BD when both are fully buffed
lol, BD meets something that deals high melee dmg and BD drops faster than SK though ^^
Basically between the two the SK becomes a good punchingbag nd can take quite a bit of dmg with some offensive cubics to aid with their lower dps but BD properly buffed.. he's the puncher lol
a lvl 58 BD can rip through a lvl 58 SK.
(fully buffed of course)
a lvl 76 SK can rip through a lvl 76 BD.
The difference is in the passive coupled by the active skills, BD's lvl 36 Heavy mastery still gives the the advantage up till 60 when SK (and other tanks) catch up in P atk and P df.
The reason I say this is cause at 58 BD gets: haste, crt dmg, acc, and P atk dances that puts their P atk up pretty high for that lvl. While SK is catching up, but not quite there.
SK also gets Lightning strike which para's who ever it hits, and it deals dmg. pretty strong skill if it lands they get a free 30 seconds dmg to their target. (switch to two handed sword)
If you HAVE to go tank, I think sk or da are pretty decent routes to go. Unfortunately, you'll be considered a defensive class, so your damage won't ever be any great. With great buffs, though, you can get your hands on a drac bow / focus, pop your UD and beat most classes. Archers will do maybe 2x your damage, but your p.def might make up for some of it. And you don't get the insane -acc we ork mages get.
BD itself isn't a great damage dealer, although it is slightly more than tanks. Where the BD really outmatches the sk is they fit perfectly well in the elite cov party, so most BDs will have bd dances, sds songs, wc buffs and warlock buff during raids and sieges. You can equip your duals, dance, equip your drac bow / focus and then outdamage pretty much anyone (even archers) who aren't in the elite cov party.
I've never seen this. Most battles I've seen between similar level & gear SK and BD, the SK wins. Not saying it's impossible for a BD to win, but I've just never seen it happen.
BD with duals and SK with 2-hand sword have the same exact damage capabilities. Assuming both have dances. Without dances the SK does less damage but takes more hits and has better drains. BD always has dances so does more damage by itself, but the drain sucks and he can't take many hits.
BD is you just want to do damage.
SK if you want to tank, do damage, and spend 2 hours looking for a BD
My friend an SK never drops from a BD.3 dances wont lets him stay up while hiting a WALL (well an even hexed wall).And dont forget SK has BD's debuffs + some more.Cubics/hex/PB 2nd drain will shater BD's low hp/p.def.
No to the other guy said that SK is a bad option to tanking due to low CON i will be soft this time.CON DOES NOT MAKES THE TOON TANK,IF SO, DESTRO IS THE BEST TANK... Who is not...
High dexterity -> block rate, 360' Block capability , Guard stance for +400 p.def make someone tank.. What of these a DA has?.The points is NOT to take damage.NOT : take damage but manage to handle it with high health pool.During a long RB tank looses about 30000+ hp :).So you see its better 1000 hp heal to be 15 hits from the mob/RB, from 1000 hp be 10 hits :) You cannot imagine how better a SK/TK performs when he is circled from mobs , blocking from EVERY direction and the only think you see is the word "Block" spammed at your concole.A 100% shield block makes your toon 40%+ durable from normal hits.Thats why tanks suffer a LOT now(c5+) that all skills bypass tank's only real defensive ability, their ability to block.
Imo dont make a tank now,all melee DDs will be pain for you. Better BD to xp faster too :)
so sk is better then bd but bd get into group why is it that a bd sucks vs anything its own lvl u mean to tell me there isnt one bd that can kill someone his same lvl.