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Shadowstrike vs Quick Strike (split points or max one?)

Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:39 pm
by Kril
If I have to choose between:
  • *Splitting skill points evenly between Shadowstrike and Quick Strike (for about 15/30 points each)
    *Maxing Shadowstrike
Which makes more sense to do?

Re: Shadowstrike vs Quick Strike (split points or max one?)

Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:42 pm
by pigman
max shadow, more raw damage

Re: Shadowstrike vs Quick Strike (split points or max one?)

Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:44 pm
by Kril
max shadow, more raw damage
That's where I am leaning, but a key consideration is:
Does Shadowstrike cancel out an auto attack or does it behave like Quick Strike does now (bonus damage no matter when triggered)?

Re: Shadowstrike vs Quick Strike (split points or max one?)

Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:49 pm
by pigman
max shadow, more raw damage
That's where I am leaning, but a key consideration is:
Does Shadowstrike cancel out an auto attack or does it behave like Quick Strike does now (bonus damage no matter when triggered)?
shadowstrike is poison which is not resisted by most mobs

Re: Shadowstrike vs Quick Strike (split points or max one?)

Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 9:05 pm
by SmartOne96
max shadow, more raw damage
That's where I am leaning, but a key consideration is:
Does Shadowstrike cancel out an auto attack or does it behave like Quick Strike does now (bonus damage no matter when triggered)?
Shadow and quick are both "free" damage. They do not interrupt your auto attacks.

Re: Shadowstrike vs Quick Strike (split points or max one?)

Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 9:50 pm
by Higherlight
Well quick interrupts a bit, but shadow doesnt. And since they're both instant cast its best to use quick then shadow right after and you'll have two skill attacks without interruption.

Re: Shadowstrike vs Quick Strike (split points or max one?)

Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 11:18 pm
by Xertez
Well quick interrupts a bit, but shadow doesnt. And since they're both instant cast its best to use quick then shadow right after and you'll have two skill attacks without interruption.
Yeah, I like to do that. It's really helpful.

Re: Shadowstrike vs Quick Strike (split points or max one?)

Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2013 5:29 am
by Rogue216
IMO I'd split points, helps with energy too. Shadowstrike hits high but how high can you hit if it's evaded? I've notice my shadow strike is evaded a lot, so at least if you put it in both you can use qs if it gets evaded

Re: Shadowstrike vs Quick Strike (split points or max one?)

Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2013 5:43 am
by Ravager
Which of these two skills gets you the most aggro?

Re: Shadowstrike vs Quick Strike (split points or max one?)

Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2013 6:30 pm
by chaoslord1
Shadowstrike I believe