Shots Fired: A Machinist Guide

[Sevyn]

Well...I think for the most part right now wildfire damage really comes down to crits in a raid setting. I've hit 9k+ (2.1/2.2k dps burst) wildfires and then averaged out to 1400 or so on the first phase in AS3 and then other times only had a 7.5-8k (2k dps burst) wildfire and hit 1500 or so on the first phase because of lucky crits/procs.

I'd say the most annoying thing about machinist is the pretty big variance the class has which is why I think they are doing the quick reload change. On a dummy parse It's not very noticeable or a big change in overall dps when you get unlucky but in a raid setting with party buffs/pots/food it can be a pretty big difference if you get lucky or not which is the most frustrating when you are trying to reach the same numbers every time.

[Ephier]

I'd say the most annoying thing about machinist is the pretty big variance the class has which is why I think they are doing the quick reload change.

They are changing quick reload?

[Griffeth]

They are changing quick reload?

There were some talks/hints in the Live Letter I believe about it. We will have to wait and see

On another note. I am going to start working on a google doc version of the guide posted here and working to update it with information that we have adjusted. Any major stuff that we need to make sure gets changed from the front page info here (besides the adjusted opener)

Here is the basic draft I have put together for the google doc.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...it?usp=sharing

Changes so far: Potency updates, opener updates, Added bookmarks for easy navigation. If anyone has a better way of doing this please let me know.
Needs: Updated BiS with savage/eso gear (I have a tentative one there)

[Ryaz]

Hmm... I didn't see anything in the live letter update thread about Quick Reload. It either wasn't important enough to mention or it was just missed.

[Griffeth]

Lots of people viewing the document so far. Any and all feedback on it is appreciated so feel free to let me know what we would like changed or what you guys want different. A lot of the initial information is from the first page guide and I will be working to customize it and change up some of the formatting.

[Greywolfamakir]

Lots of people viewing the document so far. Any and all feedback on it is appreciated so feel free to let me know what we would like changed or what you guys want different. A lot of the initial information is from the first page guide and I will be working to customize it and change up some of the formatting.

I found something "bad" in the BiS list.
Head slot, BiS list pick Machinist's Goggles, when Gordian Hood Of Aiming is better by far.

[Haxetc]

I found something "bad" in the BiS list.
Head slot, BiS list pick Machinist's Goggles, when Gordian Hood Of Aiming is better by far.

Good job on posting any reason why you think that. How about you explain how 21 crit beats 58 sks.

[Greywolfamakir]

Good job on posting any reason why you think that. How about you explain how 21 crit beats 58 sks.

Source

Tentative Stat Weights (3.01)

w/ GB
WD - 10.71
Dexterity - 1.000
Determination - 0.125
Critical Hit Rate - 0.140
Skill Speed - 0.020

17 Critical Hit Rate * 0.140 = 2.38 (tentative value)
58 Skill Speed * 0.020 = 1.16 (tentative value)

To be honest, I don't need to do this maths...Crit beats pretty hard SS currently.

That's why it's better Gordian Hood Of Aiming than Machinist's Goggles.

But Machinist's Goggles look awesome .

[Lavieh]

Source


17 Critical Hit Rate * 0.140 = 2.38 (tentative value)
58 Skill Speed * 0.020 = 1.16 (tentative value)

To be honest, I don't need to do this maths...Crit beats pretty hard SS currently.

That's why it's better Gordian Hood Of Aiming than Machinist's Goggles.

But Machinist's Goggles look awesome .

That value for SKS is outdated and most likely down incorrectly. I highly doubt SKS comes out to be a .020 weight.

[Griffeth]

I found something "bad" in the BiS list.
Head slot, BiS list pick Machinist's Goggles, when Gordian Hood Of Aiming is better by far.

Its the same dex, a 17 crit difference and I do not believe we need the accuracy so that is wasted as far as the itemization budget goes.