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Advice for a new younger player wanting to try more PvP

Chinook

By Chinook,
Posted on: 2010-05-15 08:24 in Everything about PvP

 

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Originally Posted by Sunstormer View Post
Dumb question, but other than the heavy -res ice has, anything else worth noting in the set? Ive been thinking about an /ice corr for a while, its been either a tossup between that and a /rad for my next one.
Heat Loss is just about the most powerful debuff in the game.

 

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Originally Posted by Krytical View Post
Heat Loss is just about the most powerful debuff in the game.
I can see why, but its recharge also reflects that. Im unsure if its possible to perma it, but 1.5 mins on and 1.5 mins off is still a fairly long time to wait if you arena, in a zone its liveable im sure.

Or am I just missing something major?

 

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Benumb is also a crazy debuff to heals regen dmg and mezzes. Infrig + sleet is decent enough to tie things down till HL is back up. IMO i'd still go with the rad its easier to play and produces nearly the same results.

 

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Since most dumb regens dont have phase i would go cold.

 

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i read this thread and now im ready to play officials for becalm wish me good luck

 

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[QUOTE=FourSpeed;2871325]There are several AT's/Builds that are playable in PvP.

Apart from various build advice, for a younger player, I'd focus more on the
mindset than the build.

I agree with what was said in this response about the mindset but I think that having a decent build can help to set him up for success. In contrast if he is running around on a build not as great for pvp it can wreak havoc on a kids self esteem and turn him off to pvp. That being said here are a few things to try:

Villains:
1.) Stalkers are fun and pretty easy to play. You dont always have to engage and you dont get attacked as often. Good for a beginner who wants to watch a few fights and learn how others play.
2.) A /Pain domination corruptor. They are pretty fun to play and sturdy for a ranged AT. The healing aura power isnt DR'ed.

Heroes he could try:
1.) Regen scrappers are pretty tough. I would recommend a sturdier AT if he is new.

2.) Blasters are great but he will probably die a lot at first. If he is determined then he could start here and be off on a great foot for future pvp, ie arena or whatever. Blasters are essential for the more competitive stuff whereas scrappers and stalkers arent. Psi or sonic with energy manipulation are both pretty popular but he could casually pvp that elc he already has. If he wants to be taken seriously and do arena or something i would make one of the ones I listed above.

Anyhow man, I hope this is helpful. He can learn to pvp anything he wants but anyone on here will tell you that certain ATs are better so yeah. Good luck to your son.