How to Dragoon per Second: A DPS Paradigm

[Khel]

^ Skill speed goon, new meta?

I think it has to be, its on almost every piece of our gear.

[TheKingSlayer]

^ Skill speed goon, new meta?

I think you misunderstood, SS has nothing to do with the test. We didn't use the Arrow card which is SS, we used the Spear which is the CD reduction. Spear doesn't reduce your weaponskill CDs (full thrust, True thrust, etc.), it reduces your OGCDs (B4B, Jumps, Dragon sight, etc.). The reduction of our jumps and Geirks allow us to get LoTD up much quicker. I think it was like an 8% dps increase over 3 mins

It also seems kind of ironic, now I think about it... the card is called "Spear," like a drg spear! <mind blown>

[HoLoFoNo]

I think you misunderstood, SS has nothing to do with the test. We didn't use the Arrow card which is SS, we used the Spear which is the CD reduction. Spear doesn't reduce your weaponskill CDs (full thrust, True thrust, etc.), it reduces your OGCDs (B4B, Jumps, Dragon sight, etc.). The reduction of our jumps and Geirks allow us to get LoTD up much quicker. I think it was like an 8% dps increase over 3 mins

It also seems kind of ironic, now I think about it... the card is called "Spear," like a drg spear! <mind blown>

(It also allows for 4 nastronds if you get it during LotD, I have come across this a few times :feelsgoodman: )

[Finroy]

Does spear apply itself retroactively or do your oGCDs have to be cast under spear?

[HoLoFoNo]

Does spear apply itself retroactively or do your oGCDs have to be cast under spear?

The latter. In most cases that means this wont effect things like litany which are used rarely but it will effect things that are used frequently like jump.

[Stormbad]

Still, if it came to spear or balance, i'll take balance plz.

[Sparhwk]

Balance will always be better since spear won't retroactively apply. Can't tell if they did it on purpose cause they think spear would be OP or they are just that stupid at coding.

[LiquidSwordz]

So with all the rotation I am seeing, is there one that seems to be the definitive right now or is it still be tested based on SS?

[Jeatac]

I feel now that the state of Dragoon's DPS loss makes it more of class that will not be viable in Savage content, especially now SE dumped 2 more OP DPS classes. Guess we will have to wait and see come July 28th. I for one don't want no part of being a third wheel support class.

[Frowny]

I feel now that the state of Dragoon's DPS loss makes it more of class that will not be viable in Savage content, especially now SE dumped 2 more OP DPS classes. Guess we will have to wait and see come July 28th. I for one don't want no part of being a third wheel support class.

Depends on your group. Tho the class makes me go insane, my group doesn't care as it would take far too long to level up SAM.