Predict the strongest performing class after the balance patch

[EremiteAngel.9765]

Personally I’m very afraid that Necros will become the top dogs after the patch.

I’ve always liked the challenge of using the weakest class to fight other strong foes.

But will Necros truly become the top performing class?

Vote below to predict the best performing class after the balance patch!

[Skorpion.4850]

Firebrand will rule over the world, followed by all the classes who can reliability access to stability, now that the nerf is partially reverted but instead it become structural on stability'classes related to spell and not traits (eyewink to elementarist treatment)

[Neil.3825]

You forgot none. I can't participate ! :s

[Axl.8924]

I think ranger warr thief will prolly be strongest although rev could be there.

 

it wont be druid, maybe soulbeast since it was so dominant in the past in 1v1 with the most disengages

 

Warr always seems like they deal way too much dmg have too much CC and manage to have too much sustain though.

[Shao.7236]

Don't get stunned as a Revenant and you're free to do anything like before.

[hotte in space.2158]

Guard, necro, S/D thief, and there could be classes/professions coming up by surprise too.

But no reason to be concerned, as the patch, previews and feedback proved that Cal Cohen and his team are worth to be trusted. I am confident that they will have an eye on everything and overperforming stuff will get balanced. It could be even possible that maybe there might eventually, but not sure, happen something, newer players dont even know anymore. Its something formerly known as Hotfix, but maybe I`ve gone too far now :p

[Tharan.9085]

DH is just gonna dominate everything

[Axl.8924]

Druid won't exist after these changes at least in SPVP necros may or may not exist depending on if the nerfs to damage is enough of every class to allow them to soak damage. If they get nerfed severely as some wish(Trevor boyer I'm looking at you) It is possible necro may just be in the same position as before as a punching bag.

 

I predict it might be slightly rough for mesmers since they got so many nerfs and they might not be viable atm.

[Buran.3796]

I think that the new meta will be bunker, and seems that Guardians have the tools to tank the best (specially when they stack). Bunker Rev could also be a thing.

[Yasai.3549]

Wish I can vote for more than one option but I voted Warrior because everyone knows Thief is gonna be super strong.

 

Why Warrior?

Though alot of their meta traits were nerfed, it won't change how Warrior functions.

I'm confident Warrior is gonna be able to still do Warrior things like before.

 

The main build which is gonna be less viable or no longer viable is Hammer builds because of all the CC damage nerfs.

But since Warrior still has alot of CC on a standard SB build, and the lesser Stability uptime across the board means their CC is gonna be extremely disruptive.

 

Kinda wanna see how new Rifle works out, it may actually make Berserker Rifle crazy for Teamfighting.

[chiri.9087]

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[Leonidrex.5649]

FB will be strong for sure.

Thief will be strong fore sure.

Warrior will be at least good, very likely to be very good.

Necro is a hit or miss for me but I personally thing it will be very good.

Dont know how engi/ranger/rev works so I cant really tell.

 

[ProverbsofHell.2307]

> @"Yasai.3549" said:

> Kinda wanna see how new Rifle works out, it may actually make Berserker Rifle crazy for Teamfighting.

 

I can almost assure you it'll be as worthless as it currently is.

 

 

[Revolution.5409]

Firebrand will be even stronger after these changes and the Guardian core will be Meta build.

[Axl.8924]

What's the consensus on soulbeast after these changes? just curious I heard that gazelle wasn't getting nerfed or did I mishear or remember?

[Chaith.8256]

Don't sleep on core Engineer. It's going to have very nice sustain. It's adding 200 healing per second from the re-worked Explosives Grandmaster, which also comes with a 10% damage boost at higher HP.

 

For example, running Explosives/Alchemy/Inventions will allow you to get some defenses from each specialization, while having kit damage avoiding a 33-40% nerf like everything else We may even see avatar amulet, kit based builds, & Backpack Regenerator trait make a comeback.

 

 

[Avatar.3568]

> @"Tharan.9085" said:

> DH is just gonna dominate everything

 

a true main stays to his class

 

Ranger will rules everything

[Fueki.4753]

Thief

That's not even up to debate.

[Shao.7236]

> @"Axl.8924" said:

> What's the consensus on soulbeast after these changes? just curious I heard that gazelle wasn't getting nerfed or did I mishear or remember?

 

Gazelle was all about CC so you can imagine how useless it's considered now.

[Ysmir.4986]

One Dodge Man

[GewRoo.4172]

Some builds that come to mind:

 

- Core Necromancer (Power/Condi) could be busted

- Guardian (Power GS and Power Symbols) and both its Specialisations (Symbolbrand, Meditrapper, Power Symbols DH) should be in a very (!) good spot

- Herald (Power/Condi) and Boonbeast should perform well

- Renegade (!) could be a sleeper and close to busted if the meta should really shift to a 'bunker meta'

- any non meme Thief build should be more than viable, not sure about DE tho

- Sustain heavy builds like Bunker Scrapper or Prot Holo should finally find their place in the meta which isn't too bad

 

Warrior still doing Warrior things i guess. Elementalist has massive potential to come out amogst the other top builds imo but let's see. Curious about condi variants of builds like core engi or core ranger/soulbeast.

[SPESHAL.9106]

Thief and mesmer...You can tweak damage, boons, cooldowns, and cc all you want. Mobility and stealth weren't really touched, and these two professions have the most valuable skills that weren't touched.

 

Not to mention...they STILL will be top burst damage and have the ability to disengage better than any others. They also have lots of build variety. They can do condis or power which makes them able to adapt to the new meta easily. Other professions will be totally locked out of meta builds (just like they are now) guaranteed.

[choovanski.5462]

> @"Chaith.8256" said:

> Don't sleep on core Engineer. It's going to have very nice sustain. It's adding 200 healing per second from the re-worked Explosives Grandmaster, which also comes with a 10% damage boost at higher HP.

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> For example, running Explosives/Alchemy/Inventions will allow you to get some defenses from each specialization, while having kit damage avoiding a 33-40% nerf like everything else We may even see avatar amulet, kit based builds, & Backpack Regenerator trait make a comeback.

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∆ the actual dream

 

core engi is such a joy to play

[The Light In The Darkness.1615942166]

All these plebs think thief is a thing lol lmao get out of bronze

[Dantheman.3589]

I think thief was on its way to being op, especially de looked insane what which SA and no backstab or rifle 2 nerf. But now it’s looking better am still thinking if necro makes it to meta position we will probably see FB+necro on all top teams again, since it’s only 1 solid step away atm