Bard rotation and openers

[Malz]

Hey all. So with the changes to Bard, I've been looking into the new openers and rotation/priority list.

Currently, I've been opening with SS > Wind Bite > VB > Iron Jaws, then buffing myself with Hawk's Eye > Raging Strikes > B4B > Internal Release > Barrage and following those with Empyreal Arrow > Sidewinder > Bloodletter.

I don't think this is the optimal opener, so I was wondering if anyone could offer any improvements or help with this, in addition to some other general DPS tips?

Thanks!

[mb52139]

Just curious, but why do you use iron Jaws so early? Is it just o get both dots at hte same timer?

[Malz]

I've been doing it just to get them on the same timer, but like I said, this doesn't seem optimal, so I was just looking for some insight or tips for improving it.

[Dervy]

Check out Krietors bard guide for 3.0. Best guide there is imo

[Sessurea]

he/rs/bl/ss

b4b/ir/wb

pot/vb

wm/b/ea/hs

fa/ij/sw/hs etc etc

I've been opening w/o minuet up and putting it up for barrage ( MrYaahs idea ). The biggest obstacle for me seems to be dealing with multiple ever mounting ogcds when we can now weave only 1 at a time when we used to be able to weave 2 at a time. Bard is a lot harder to play now, or possible, all our previous developed skill with the class is now useless. I can't even reach near 1k dps at the dummy yet, averaging 930 at best solo with no added bs.