Condition damage vs Power

[Burba]

I thought I saw somewhere they nerfed condition damage. Is it still worth gearing for or should I just go for power instead? I am playing a Necromancer if it matters.

[Tiberius]

In open world pve, it doesnt matter. In fractal, power builds are currently the king. For wvw roaming, power builds are the king. For wvw zerging, condi (boon corrupt) builds are better.

In pvp, it's abt which team has more bad players.

[LoliNoxTan]

It depends what spec & weapons you plan to use. Keep in mind you don't need to go for a "Meta" build. You can make your own, just be smart about it (look at them for reference though)

They nerfed the burst of Condi a while back since it make it way better than power. Now it ramps up. Next update they're also getting "nerfed" with the Exposed changes... but (on paper) it works out the same or better. We'll see

[LoliNoxTan]

Originally posted by Tiberius:

In open world pve, it doesnt matter. In fractal, power builds are currently the king. For wvw roaming, power builds are the king. For wvw zerging, condi (boon corrupt) builds are better.

In pvp, it's abt which team has more bad players.

It does matter. For core it doesn't (Though they said they're looking to balance) but for HoT, PoF & EoD open world (Specifically a certain meta) it matters. If said meta is a preview of things to come... it will matter more

[Hefutoxin]

https://metabattle.com/wiki/Necromancer

Take your pick.

[Tiberius]

Originally posted by LoliNoxTan:

Originally posted by Tiberius:

In open world pve, it doesnt matter. In fractal, power builds are currently the king. For wvw roaming, power builds are the king. For wvw zerging, condi (boon corrupt) builds are better.

In pvp, it's abt which team has more bad players.

It does matter. For core it doesn't (Though they said they're looking to balance) but for HoT, PoF & EoD open world (Specifically a certain meta) it matters. If said meta is a preview of things to come... it will matter more

Meta event is never abt personal build, but more abt splitting the group correctly (depending on what kind of dps/ condi vs power the member has).

As an individual, your job is only going to which group/lane you're supposed to be.

[LoliNoxTan]

Originally posted by Tiberius:

Originally posted by LoliNoxTan:

It does matter. For core it doesn't (Though they said they're looking to balance) but for HoT, PoF & EoD open world (Specifically a certain meta) it matters. If said meta is a preview of things to come... it will matter more

Meta event is never abt personal build, but more abt splitting the group correctly (depending on what kind of dps/ condi vs power the member has).

As an individual, your job is only going to which group/lane you're supposed to be.

You're not pulling your weight then. Say everyone on the map has a crappy thrown together build. No amount of organisation is going to work

You don't have to go Meta but at least be smart with what you're running (Like don't run a Power stats Shortbow Thief)

[Roan Rahl]

Originally posted by Tiberius:

In open world pve, it doesnt matter. In fractal, power builds are currently the king. For wvw roaming, power builds are the king. For wvw zerging, condi (boon corrupt) builds are better.

In pvp, it's abt which team has more bad players.

I diagree with that it doesn't matter. I switched from my power build daredevil / sniper to the new specter and im trying out a condi build - and ive never ever done more damage than now. easily reaching 30-40k dps.

[Tiberius]

Originally posted by LoliNoxTan:

Originally posted by Tiberius:

Meta event is never abt personal build, but more abt splitting the group correctly (depending on what kind of dps/ condi vs power the member has).

As an individual, your job is only going to which group/lane you're supposed to be.

You're not pulling your weight then. Say everyone on the map has a crappy thrown together build. No amount of organisation is going to work

You don't have to go Meta but at least be smart with what you're running (Like don't run a Power stats Shortbow Thief)

Outside eod last meta (assuming this meta is not gettin nerfed to oblivion like the old chak gerent and tequatl), what meta event require the whole group to run optimal build? Yea, nothing.

Even the newer raids put more emphasis on the mechanic, than min-maxing your build.

Obviously wearing the correct wpn is important, but thats never what op is questioning

[Tiberius]

Originally posted by Roan Rahl:

Originally posted by Tiberius:

In open world pve, it doesnt matter. In fractal, power builds are currently the king. For wvw roaming, power builds are the king. For wvw zerging, condi (boon corrupt) builds are better.

In pvp, it's abt which team has more bad players.

I diagree with that it doesn't matter. I switched from my power build daredevil / sniper to the new specter and im trying out a condi build - and ive never ever done more damage than now. easily reaching 30-40k dps.

And what open world content require you to reach 30-40k dps, specifically condi build? Yea i figure, there's none.

Idk why ppl have to complicate things for new players

[LoliNoxTan]

Originally posted by Tiberius:

Originally posted by LoliNoxTan:

You're not pulling your weight then. Say everyone on the map has a crappy thrown together build. No amount of organisation is going to work

You don't have to go Meta but at least be smart with what you're running (Like don't run a Power stats Shortbow Thief)

Outside eod last meta (assuming this meta is not gettin nerfed to oblivion like the old chak gerent and tequatl), what meta event require the whole group to run optimal build? Yea, nothing.

Even the newer raids put more emphasis on the mechanic, than min-maxing your build.

Obviously wearing the correct wpn is important, but thats never what op is questioning

When do I ever say to "run an optimal build"? I even said that you don't need to run a Meta build. Just be smart about things

Also events scale based on the number of players (after a certain amount). If you're not pulling your weight it actually takes longer

Edit example: My Vindicator (Open World) build is currently running a mix of Berserker & Marauder stats with Durability runes. Around 10-15k DPS. Not Meta

[SinisterSlay]

Necro has a nice mix of condi and power builds. Both are very good which is why you will see both highly rated on metabattle.
I personally prefer condi. It results in a fun play style where the more you hit, the stronger each hit becomes.