cesmode.4257 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Curious if people still run the vanilla classes and builds, or does everyone run with a specialization? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inculpatus cedo.9234 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Not everyone. Especially those with no access to either expansion, I'd wager. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinful.2165 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 I had a lot of fun on my core condi trap ranger. Granted, I was using vipers which is a HoT stat combo I think. Also, my favorite pet was a PoF pet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkReaver.8437 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 I have both expansions and still run the vanilla classes on just over half my characters. I'm not really interested in running the most powerful build I can so if what I like is under-powered then that's what I run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoodie.1045 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 > @"cesmode.4257" said: > Curious if people still run the vanilla classes and builds, or does everyone run with a specialization? I only play core specializations. It's probably due to how much time I've spent playing them from 2013. I play core engineer in PvP to this day and I reached near platinum 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashen.2907 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 I've been playing a core build on my warrior. Lots of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry.5713 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 If it is strong like roaming core warrior in WvW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eekasqueak.7850 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 I can't say I find any core professions as interesting as the elite specs that are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProtoGunner.4953 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Nope, I like to try new stuff. The last core I played was Condi Ranger before PoF dropped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danikat.8537 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 A lot of my characters are still using core specilisations because I haven't gotten enough hero points to train the elites yet. When I do get enough I'll decide if I actually want to use them or not. I'm not going to use an elite just for the sake of it, there has to be something I actually want to do on that character. But even when I do use the elites it tends to be only parts of it. For example my ranger is technically a druid but I only use 1 glyph and the celestial form as a back-up heal. And the traits of course, but I was using Nature Magic before, which is the core healing/defense line so that's not a big change. Although my enelemtalist changed a lot once I had Tempest unlocked, but I'm still experimenting to find a final build for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalkingwolf.6035 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Guardian -> Dragonhunter Warrior -> Spellbreaker Ele -> Tempest Mesmer -> Mirage Thief -> Daredevil Ranger -> Core Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manasa Devi.7958 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 I unlocked all PoF specializations about 10 minutes after it went live. I haven't even looked at any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldirtbeard.9834 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 I'm not crazy about Druid or Soulbeast, I always played a Ranger like a WoW Hunter with a Longbow. Keep in mind I lost interest in Ranger after I got one to 80 (I did like the idea of a Power Glypher but then I heard it was a junk build so I said oh well). Occasionally I'll run a Core Bunker Guardian Build; although after playing ESO a lot I found my self really good at using Dragonhunter Active defenses (my only gripe with Guardian is the rediculously low hit points). Warrior I've screwed around with a Phalanx Stength build that replaces Berserker with Defense but then after playing Reaper for so long it really irritates me that Warriors can melt like butter with out self healing on a Reapers level. Prior to Path of Fire the only Meta build for a Renegade was a Core Condition Build. Other than that I use Heart of Thorns Elite Specs even though I have Path of Fire. I shift between Reaper and Dragonhunter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costepj.5120 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 I created new characters to run some of the new specialisations. My original characters still mostly use the core specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayakaru.6583 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 In most cases but a few, i see no need to not use an elite specialisation. Mainly because they only add and don't take from the core builds. The only one of few reasons i can think of is for example the necromancer who loses 5 skills and gains 5 other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambent.6375 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 I still run core on my warrior axe/axe. I only do open world PvE though, so what do I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randulf.7614 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 My guardian is core spec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve The Cynic.3217 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 > @"Sinful.2165" said: > I had a lot of fun on my core condi trap ranger. Granted, I was using vipers which is a HoT stat combo I think. Also, my favorite pet was a PoF pet. Just curious... Which PoF pet? I really like the Jacaranda. (Sylvari Soulbeast with Jacaranda and Iboga... Plants all round...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eloc Freidon.5692 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 I main core Guardian because I lose trait synergy with Dragonhunter and Firebrand has too many cooldowns that delays between tome juggling. There's a point where there's too many abilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenghisKhan.7842 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Speaking about PVE, I have switched over to an Elite spec to most characters that have unlocked them: War -> Spellbreaker : unlocked berseker too, bot not tried yet, as SB is really good Mesmer -> Mirage, it's great, probably will unlock Chrono, too Engi -> Holosmith, great elite, for sure I keep it, don't think to unlock Scrapper Necro -> Scourge, it's just so much better than core Guard -> Dragonhunter, although I am not sure I like it so much Ranger -> Core, even tho I have unlocked Druid and almost finished Beastmaster, I will probably mingle with them in the future, but I am happy with core LB Ele -> Core, haven't unlocked anything, don't play it much Revenant -> Core, I use it so little that I am still running the power build suggested after boost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susy.7529 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Not everybody but most of people yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wisty.1867 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Yeah! I typically run core on most classes, though renegade has a special spot in my heart. :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hevoskuuri.3891 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 There isn't really a reason to use core builds for me anymore, since I have all elites fully trained for all professions, and they simply do everything better than vanilla builds. And it's not just about efficiency and dps, I just like the elite spec playstyles more and find them more enjoyable. Core professions just feel like they... lack something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinful.2165 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 > @"Steve The Cynic.3217" said: > > @"Sinful.2165" said: > > I had a lot of fun on my core condi trap ranger. Granted, I was using vipers which is a HoT stat combo I think. Also, my favorite pet was a PoF pet. > > Just curious... Which PoF pet? I really like the Jacaranda. (Sylvari Soulbeast with Jacaranda and Iboga... Plants all round...) I used the jacaranda for the AoE lightning that it casts almost immediately on swap which helps pressure a stationary target like someone trying to stomp. I also used the iboga to occasionally pull people on to my three traps. <3 the PoF pets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardid.7203 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 I only have specs in 4 of my 9 professions. So I have 5 characters I only play core. Although they are the least played, evidently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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