Dragoons: A Rotation Reborn

[zemogFC]

Am I supposed to lock on to bosses?

I was reading another thread with a monk worried about his damage output. Everyone told him to lock on to targets so his auto attacks would always hit. Do we have to do this too?

I ran Lost City this morning locking on to bosses and it seemed to help a bit... maybe? It was incredibly awkward for me hitting HT and the CT combo. I want to make sure targeting actually helps before I practice it.

[pompey_dan]

Am I supposed to lock on to bosses?

I was reading another thread with a monk worried about his damage output. Everyone told him to lock on to targets so his auto attacks would always hit. Do we have to do this too?

I ran Lost City this morning locking on to bosses and it seemed to help a bit... maybe? It was incredibly awkward for me hitting HT and the CT combo. I want to make sure targeting actually helps before I practice it.

It takes some getting used to but it is definitely worth doing if you use Legacy type camera movement. I don't think its as important with standard type camera movement as you can still auto attack if you move camera correctly whilst changing position but I still think it is worth doing to guarantee no auto attacks are missed.

I actually find it easier to reposition using target lock as you can stand max melee range and just use left/right to change from flank to rear. Helpfull in t9 to avopid when tank is blowing up, helpfull t8 to give your brd enough room to grab homing missle etc.

[axemtitanium]

Am I supposed to lock on to bosses?

I was reading another thread with a monk worried about his damage output. Everyone told him to lock on to targets so his auto attacks would always hit. Do we have to do this too?

I ran Lost City this morning locking on to bosses and it seemed to help a bit... maybe? It was incredibly awkward for me hitting HT and the CT combo. I want to make sure targeting actually helps before I practice it.

No, don't. If you're using Legacy movement, locking on removes the benefits of legacy controls for nothing in return. Instead, position yourself at 5'oclock or 7'oclock of the boss and use strafe left/right to hit rear/flank. The angle for auto-attack is quite generous and you'll still hit enemies you're almost 90 degrees turned away from.