It has been a long time since I posted, although I have been watching topics flown around, mainly PvP. Time for what I have experienced, as well as possible changes.

Firstly, the new talents. For Muskets, the new talents include burst fire, Overwatch, and Parting shot. This allows for awesome chain combos, as well as what I like to call mobility punishing combo-starters. Since Prince of Illios exists, muskets can potentially be as powerful as Nausica(and even better) in talents.

For Witchdoctors, you can get Witch Hunter(I think it should have been intuition), Readied Spell, and Cowards bane. These make it this class a higher threat and I am glad these were implemented.

For Melee, you can get Cheap shot, Flanking, and Relentless, all at your choosing. To be honest, I didn't expect to see relentless here, but i think the perquisites for cheap shot and relentless should switch, as privateers get less to start with anyways, but that is being picky.

Personally I love this Ranked PvP system. I was never a Pvp enthusiast, but I did enjoy Pvp, just not in the sparring chamber. What I have noticed while PvPing is that there is a top-dog, and it isn't necessarily Just Moo Robes

(Ranked 1v1 meta(from observation))
1. This class is still in the meta, no doubt. Currently, my Musket is 10-0 and I only struggle against other muskets. This is because of the high range, and since first-turn your opponent can't move, this gives you time to place bombs, get off free hits from sniper shots, etc. Since this class in particular can counter every class(with specific powers that they get naturally), this class can beat all(Doesn't mean it will)

2. I bet none of you saw this one coming huh? This class has nearly the same benefits as Muskets do. High range, multi-attacks, etc, except with one difference. Instead of traps, Witch's have minions. Since the new epics at the 's disposal, it can be rather difficult to counter this class,especially with minions for days.

3. Simple enough, this class has good damage, and black fog is still a viable tool. However, never play it first turn, pro advice. Almost every class has a counter to it, so just don't.

4. This class is extremely weaker than it was before. the main reason is the preventing of stacking buffs. While it can still be viable, this is more of a pve class. While it can be used, it is much weaker than the above classes in terms of potential.(I know there are some builds of that would be OP, but this is the majority of people :P

5. Sadly, Buccaneer is kind of at the bottom of the barrel(again). This is mostly because of the little actual counters Buccaneer usually have. It is weak against Witch's already, cannot counter Black Fog, Cannot counter Knock-back bombs, and even privateers can push through Vicious charges. While this class has potential, as of now it has the biggest disadvantages of any classes.

I feel like muskets will stay up top, so maybe 1/2 limit on bombs in PvP? Just a suggestion

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Stormy Sam Templet... on Jul 19, 2015 wrote:

It has been a long time since I posted, although I have been watching topics flown around, mainly PvP. Time for what I have experienced, as well as possible changes.

Firstly, the new talents. For Muskets, the new talents include burst fire, Overwatch, and Parting shot. This allows for awesome chain combos, as well as what I like to call mobility punishing combo-starters. Since Prince of Illios exists, muskets can potentially be as powerful as Nausica(and even better) in talents.

For Witchdoctors, you can get Witch Hunter(I think it should have been intuition), Readied Spell, and Cowards bane. These make it this class a higher threat and I am glad these were implemented.

For Melee, you can get Cheap shot, Flanking, and Relentless, all at your choosing. To be honest, I didn't expect to see relentless here, but i think the perquisites for cheap shot and relentless should switch, as privateers get less to start with anyways, but that is being picky.

Personally I love this Ranked PvP system. I was never a Pvp enthusiast, but I did enjoy Pvp, just not in the sparring chamber. What I have noticed while PvPing is that there is a top-dog, and it isn't necessarily Just Moo Robes

(Ranked 1v1 meta(from observation))
1. This class is still in the meta, no doubt. Currently, my Musket is 10-0 and I only struggle against other muskets. This is because of the high range, and since first-turn your opponent can't move, this gives you time to place bombs, get off free hits from sniper shots, etc. Since this class in particular can counter every class(with specific powers that they get naturally), this class can beat all(Doesn't mean it will)

2. I bet none of you saw this one coming huh? This class has nearly the same benefits as Muskets do. High range, multi-attacks, etc, except with one difference. Instead of traps, Witch's have minions. Since the new epics at the 's disposal, it can be rather difficult to counter this class,especially with minions for days.

3. Simple enough, this class has good damage, and black fog is still a viable tool. However, never play it first turn, pro advice. Almost every class has a counter to it, so just don't.

4. This class is extremely weaker than it was before. the main reason is the preventing of stacking buffs. While it can still be viable, this is more of a pve class. While it can be used, it is much weaker than the above classes in terms of potential.(I know there are some builds of that would be OP, but this is the majority of people :P

5. Sadly, Buccaneer is kind of at the bottom of the barrel(again). This is mostly because of the little actual counters Buccaneer usually have. It is weak against Witch's already, cannot counter Black Fog, Cannot counter Knock-back bombs, and even privateers can push through Vicious charges. While this class has potential, as of now it has the biggest disadvantages of any classes.

I feel like muskets will stay up top, so maybe 1/2 limit on bombs in PvP? Just a suggestion

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Just a couple of errors I want to fix as this was in test, where things have changed since this post

The buckler ranked weapon also gives +14 base armor and has 10% piercing rating. My opinions on the weapons stay the same however. This was also in test, I just forgot to add it in .

Bucklers have kind of dropped a bit as far a potential goes: Making Scent better and giving The First strike 3 line a way to break hidden was a smart move. I think they will do relatively well though.

Defensive buffs can stack now, which helps buccaneers a ton(but we can see double fort Nausica )

Muskets may/may not stay on top, but with a scent pet I find musketeers are still nearly unstoppable.

Not sure on how buccaneers will do, but form what I have seen they are still at a disadvantage. Whether it is powers or just their fighting style, I feel as if they will stay on the bottom, even if they are the most fun to play in my opinion(what I get for being my main )