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Bard 50+ Questions
So im leveling up my bard, currently at 32. I tend to set up my own groups and not invite enchanters since im able to handle the CC on my own. Therefore I might as well get an extra DPS in that slot.
I have no experience of the 50+ game so my question is: are Bards still able to perform this role as effectively as chanters? I ask this question as I have seen various posts to the effect that: "I would never go down into Sebilis without an enchanter". Now is this just because many people don't fully understand the capabilities of Bards or is there a issue with the game mechanics which means a chanter is required? On a more general note, are there any other changes to Bards group role and abilities that I should be aware of 50+? And a slightly unrelated question, ive just got manasong. Is this a pulsed song in that it has to be played all the time (can't be twisted) for full effect? Thank you very much ! Scara |
Yes, bards are viable CC through 60
Yes, manasong is pulsed, so twisting it is less effective than repeating it over and over. |
To be fair though, enchanter's clarity bonus is supplied on a "per-tick" basis, which is once every 6seconds. If a bard force-sang Cassindra's, it would be ticking every 3sec (twice as often) for virtually the same amount as clarity (5 [@32] to 7 [@48] is ~= 4 [@29] to 9 [@64]). To match clarity regen, wouldn't a bard just need to twist 1-2-1-3 (repeat) where 1 is Cassindra's and 2 & 3 are two other songs the bard wishes to twist? Wouldn't this lead to a 3 song twist that provides near-constant uptime on all buffs provided and nearly identical regen to clarity?
Please let me know if this is accurate. I am 46 now so I can tone down the solo grinding and I'm looking to fine-tune my grouping strategies. I'm as interested in reading responses as I am in providing them. PS: Its times like these I wish we had class forums. |
Keep in mind, Clarity II becomes available at 54 and is 11/tick.
If you're in a good group with a shaman who isn't as dependent on outside mana regen & have a good tank that doesn't drain your clerics mana then you'd get by just fine. |
If you are in a group with a shaman, twist in Niv's or click breath of harmony before the shaman canni's - he will appreciate it!
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