Understanding SWTOR’s Defense and Shield Mechanics for Tanks in PVP
This article describes the Defense and Shield mechanics for SWTOR and their implications for tanks in PVP. Defense is the Avoidance mechanic and Shield is one of the Mitigation mechanics. In this...
View ArticleTaugrim Daily #2: You Tanky, Me Tanky, Let’s Rumble
Today’s video includes two 1v1 fights from Star Wars: The Old Republic with my 50 Trooper Vanguard @ Valor Rank 57, 16.1k HP. My opponents: Sith Warrior Juggernaut, tank spec’d, with 16k HP Sith...
View ArticleQuick Hits from the SWTOR Guild Summit
BioWare revealed many key features for Patch 1.2. Here are some of the notable takeaways from the livestream. My comments in italics. Quality of Life Improvements Sprint (out-of-combat movement buff)...
View ArticleThe Skinny on the SWTOR Class Balance Changes on PTS 1.2
The patch notes for PTS 1.2 are up: http://www.swtor.com/test-center/patchnotes/313976 Simply put, the number and degree of class changes are significant. I’m an advocate of the approach of tweaking...
View ArticleSWTOR Has Repeated RIFT’s Mistakes in Endgame PVP
It’s been a few weeks since I last posted, as I’ve been busy with corporate work and leveling up my Gunslinger to 50. I just played my 83rd warzone at level 50 on my Gunslinger, and I wanted to share...
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