Gladiator Changes (hopefully for the better)

[Vanguard319]

If a Gla can get to the point to be competitive over emnity with Mar, I think that will be the proper point. We also need to take into account that GLA will have higher health and Mana pools for better self sufficient heals and abilities. Let's hope this patch get's GLA back in the game!

Don't forget MND being a useful stat for gla, (dmg and heal potency) so those heals will last a little bit better too :3

[buritoslicer]

Don't forget MND being a useful stat for gla, (dmg and heal potency) so those heals will last a little bit better too :3

yeah, I saw that... It was interesting that they are breaking the common str= more dmg mold. I like it!

[kro]

Don't forget MND being a useful stat for gla, (dmg and heal potency) so those heals will last a little bit better too :3

This part bothers me a bit. As the main tank class, GLA should be pumping VIT. However, only MRD gets the bonus to AA damage from VIT.

Is it really worth pumping MND for a little AA damage and a better Cure?

Pumping STR seems to be the better option since that increases AA damage as well as adding bits of attack and improving WS damage.

Maybe pumping MND will be better than STR once we get Paladin, but until then I don't think it is worth it.

[buritoslicer]

This part bothers me a bit. As the main tank class, GLA should be pumping VIT. However, only MRD gets the bonus to AA damage from VIT.

Is it really worth pumping MND for a little AA damage and a better Cure?

Pumping STR seems to be the better option since that increases AA damage as well as adding bits of attack and improving WS damage.

Maybe pumping MND will be better than STR once we get Paladin, but until then I don't think it is worth it.

Because of this I'm a bit concerned about my point allotments.... I am uneasy on spending my points in 1.20, especially with the fact that you can't reverse it yet. : /

[Kiara]

This part bothers me a bit. As the main tank class, GLA should be pumping VIT. However, only MRD gets the bonus to AA damage from VIT.

Is it really worth pumping MND for a little AA damage and a better Cure?

Pumping STR seems to be the better option since that increases AA damage as well as adding bits of attack and improving WS damage.

Maybe pumping MND will be better than STR once we get Paladin, but until then I don't think it is worth it.

Hi kro,

Some great points. I was thinking that myself.

And don't forget DEX (helps with Accuracy, Block Rate and Parry), so there's 4 stats (STR, VIT, DEX, MND) that potentially can really help Gladiator. It'll be interesting to see everyone's tests and findings on how effective each stat boost is for Gladiator.

[zaviermhigo]

I think the tanking revisions should of favored gladiator more, MRD can tank and dd, GLA can tank. They only have one role, so the fact that they refuse to make it the main tank is ridiculous, until they add GLA dd which would also be ridiculous.

[Kiara]

Hi All,

They also added in new Gladiator Equipment with +Parry bonuses, so hopefully that's SE indirectly telling us that they restored Parry for Gladiators.

Lominsan Shortsword Unique Untradable Gladiator’s Arm
Requires GLA
Required Level 40 Damage: 59 Delay: 2.5
Accuracy: +8
Parry: +5

Lominsan Baselard Unique Untradable Gladiator’s Arm
Requires GLA
Required Level 50 Damage: 86 Delay: 2.4
Crit Rate: +10
Parry: +10

etc.

[buritoslicer]

Hi All,

They also added in new Gladiator Equipment with +Parry bonuses, so hopefully that's SE indirectly telling us that they restored Parry for Gladiators.

Lominsan Shortsword Unique Untradable Gladiator’s Arm
Requires GLA
Required Level 40 Damage: 59 Delay: 2.5
Accuracy: +8
Parry: +5

Lominsan Baselard Unique Untradable Gladiator’s Arm
Requires GLA
Required Level 50 Damage: 86 Delay: 2.4
Crit Rate: +10
Parry: +10

etc.

hehe seems like an idea...

[Tman]

i'm curious to see the new builds that come out, if any. seeing as how elemental alignment has changed, some attacks can now be blocked or evaded, perhaps stacking evasion will play out better? or perhaps block got enough love to compete as a tanking stat.

[Claire_Pendragon]

Until Flash becomes an AoE, holding hate is going to be really hard for both classes.
Whirlwind isnt until upper 40s, and that means most people are only going to hold hate one 1 target until the upper levels...
:/
And honestly, holding hate with just Circle slash and Brandish at 30 (2 extra swings to get tp) was fine for both MRD and GLA. (Unless you only used 1 or the other)