View Full Version : Single Blade vs. Dual Blades for PVP
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08-28-2009, 07:02 PM
I know this is probably a stupid question, but noobs ask stupid questions, so please forgive me. I'm torn over whether to pick dual blades or single blades... I know dual blades focuses on smaller minions and single balde focuses on large villians and such. What I want to know is that if I was eventually planning to be a PVP character, especially at higher levels, what should I go with? Also, I hear that Dex/Ego build is really good, but is it better than Strength/Dex build? Thanks!
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08-28-2009, 07:12 PM
At the moment melee has a HUGE disadvantage for pvp.... if u want to pvp as melee ur best to just use Laser sword for now.
I think melee damage will be reviewd but really u need a bit of both i feel. Sword cyclone from DW and Reapers Embrace from single....
unfortunatly ur pvp experience will be pretty irritating if u roll melee :)
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08-28-2009, 07:19 PM
What about the Dex/Ego build question?
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08-28-2009, 09:31 PM
Unless the Regeneration passive has been altered, Dex/Ego is excellent. You end up with nice damage and nice defense.
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08-28-2009, 10:38 PM
I know this is probably a stupid question, but noobs ask stupid questions, so please forgive me. I'm torn over whether to pick dual blades or single blades... I know dual blades focuses on smaller minions and single balde focuses on large villians and such. What I want to know is that if I was eventually planning to be a PVP character, especially at higher levels, what should I go with? Also, I hear that Dex/Ego build is really good, but is it better than Strength/Dex build? Thanks!
Melee is in all likelihood going to be buffed so that its' damage is in line with other sets.
That being said, theoretically dual blade should be better for doing AoE damage against people in small groups with more of an emphasis on landing large critical hits. Whereas single blade should be stronger against just one target having higher sustained dps against that target, but will be less able to put out AoE damage. These trends should remain true in both PvE and PvP.