DPS Tanks - From best to worst

[saupreusse]

I just remember some really good tier 4 Swordmasters. was SM the best DPS of all the tanks in tier 4?
i never played one but i dont remember any other of the tanks that didnt play SM and were really strong.

[peterthepan3]

Dps sm very nice crits too. Though the BO 3k+ crits got me like 0h5h1t...

[Sizer]

Chosen are the best because they have the most aoe and therefore get the highest numbers in scenarios. Which is all that really matters, right?!?!

But I guess if we're being serious, then for max dps i would say bo > bg > ib > sm > knight > chosen, assuming youre hitting a naked target with full dps gear. Ive never done the math, but I swear bgs crit almost as high as bo's do.

For group utility with a 2h, id say ib > the other 5 suck too much at this to mention. Seriously, as much as people say "But we ran a 6 man with 2 sms and won every fight!!!!!", running 2h on anything but an IB flat out gimps your group.

[peterthepan3]

True. You absolutely have to max out parry if 2h group. Though sm can somewhat do this relatively easy.

[topaz85]

Putting KoTbs in front of Chosen dps wise? This states how little you know about chosen.
As far as I remember chosen easily outdps Kotbs in every way since his damage is spiritual and goes around any target armor + debuffs that come along.

BO > BG > CH > SM > rest.

[Dreadspectre]

Speaking of caps and such, is there a thread or website with a list of all stat caps etc?

I never did fully learn all those on Live so anything to help gear 2H tanks and characters in general would be great.

[Sulorie]

Help me, what kind of grp utility has a 1h SM? Is it about KD?

CH> SM because the CH deals spirit damage? Now it becomes absurd.

[TenTonHammer]

intimidating blow, ww, lingering intimidation?

[Sulorie]

intimidating blow, ww, lingering intimidation?

1. Not something you spam or use at all.
2. WW is very good but only in premades with voice chat, as it is a waste in pug groups. 2h specs with WW are quite limited but possible. It is easier to acquire in 1h specs.
3. Don't let the tooltip fool you. It is similar to WE septic blade tactic, it reduces the crit chance by 75% = crit * 0,75. On a target with 100% chance to crit, you have the full 25% absolute reduction. We all know that long crit streaks are still possible with 75% chance to crit.

[Idrinth]

SM probably does more sustained damage due to double spirit resist debuff + most of his attacks being spirit.

not really, at least not without an AP-Battery We got the best burst vs armor-overstacking classes I think.