Thread: 2.1 WAR PVE First impression

Wouldn't say that WAR are missing a big defensive CD. Vengeance's 30% is pretty big - Could be timed with IB for really big hits if for some reason that 30% isn't enough (unlikely).

Problem with making IB a debuff is that you could apply it to 1 enemy at a time. Any time where you have more than 1 monster attacking you, this is far worse. Plus you already need to keep SE/SP debuffs on enemy.

WAR still has more of an active feel to it while PLD is still easier to play well. Overall i'd say they are balanced. I feel that my WAR is a much better off-tank that my pld, who provides little utility when not taking damage, (probably only RoH).

I agree that holmgang =/= hallowed ground for the most part, but considering it's use was just to provide a way for WARs to avoid death, I think it's working fine. My main issue with Holmgang is that it binds you and you can't avoid certain moves but still take full damage from them. Unless I actually would have died, Holmgang is a hindrance. It's more risk, less reward than HG.

I think if WARs had all the mitigation tools that PLD have, then WAR would have to lose some of its signature moves to compensate.