Spines/Regen vs Spines/WP


Goblin_Queen

 

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This is my first Stalker that I plan to stick with in the last 6 years or so.

I'm currently playing the Stalker at level 14 and enjoy Spines/Regen but I know status effects will be a problem later and I've always enjoyed WP for that protection. I know it plays differently with Stalkers tho so I was curious about:

Which causes most redraws? Does it matter much with Spines?
I don't plan to PvP much so what's best out of the two in PvE?

If it matters, the concept is reptilian mutant (so almost did Claws but I hear Claws - not all that hot for Stalkers) so the /Regen definitely fits conceptually.

Thanks!


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[Integration] = Mez protection toggle.

Regen will have more redraw simply because it has more clickes.
Regen has more ability to outshine WP than the other way around. (Build for +rech)
Claws isn't bad for stalkers.



Your character does not have capped defense. Depending on your AT the cap is between 175% - 225%. Your defense is not teal in the combat window, it can go higher. STOP SAYING IT IS CAPPED! The correct term is Soft Cap.
I enjoy playing in Mids. I specialize in Melee Characters, other AT's usually bore me.

 

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Thanks for the answers.

Is redraw a big deal with Spines? Meaning is it the same as with any other weapon set? I'm used to DB, AR, etc. but first time with dealing with redraw and Spines.


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It's not to noticable, no.



Your character does not have capped defense. Depending on your AT the cap is between 175% - 225%. Your defense is not teal in the combat window, it can go higher. STOP SAYING IT IS CAPPED! The correct term is Soft Cap.
I enjoy playing in Mids. I specialize in Melee Characters, other AT's usually bore me.

 

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Originally Posted by Goblin_Queen View Post
This is my first Stalker that I plan to stick with in the last 6 years or so.

I'm currently playing the Stalker at level 14 and enjoy Spines/Regen but I know status effects will be a problem later and I've always enjoyed WP for that protection. I know it plays differently with Stalkers tho so I was curious about:

Which causes most redraws? Does it matter much with Spines?
I don't plan to PvP much so what's best out of the two in PvE?

If it matters, the concept is reptilian mutant (so almost did Claws but I hear Claws - not all that hot for Stalkers) so the /Regen definitely fits conceptually.

Thanks!
Claws lacks the AoE of Spines (Spines is second to Elec in terms of AoE on Stalkers). So I'd go with Spines/Regen.


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Regen is certainly more preferable because it pretty much has 2 god-mode powers, Instant Healing and MoG, granted MoG is pretty short, however on a regen just a couple of seconds equate to a lot of health regenerated.

That being said, I have seen a lot of successful /WP Stalkers out there. That nice smash/lethal resistance along with decent regeneration is pretty powerful.