Antique Combat Arts and the Crowded Hotbar

[Sil]

Hello all. I try to pump out as much damage as possible, but with each new level things get more and more crowded. All of the combat arts work off of different timers, so it doesn't seem that any of them directly "replace" any of the others. I currently have three full hotbars, and though I enjoy doin' my little finger dance to pull off the various combinations, With levels 20+ I imagine I'll have to start trimming them down some. Which moves do you feel should be set aside, and what replaces them?What general setups are people using for their hotbars?A potential solution I may use is to only use one or two hotbars in teams and save the third for when I'm solo'ing, so I can stick to just the high damage combos in teams and eke out every last point of damage when I solo.Pleasure to meet you all, I'm on Everfrost if you'd like to contact me.

[Theo]

<DIV>ive actually moved everything up from the bottom and aranged it all up around top. .. this makeing room for 4 .. yep 4 hot bars down below .. thats plenty of hot keys for any class. never mind seperating each hot key bar for soloing and raid use and group activity what ur gonna end up w/ is multible of the same combat art or spell witch is a waste of space. if u have 4 hot key bars open they are all there for ur desposal .. but just a word to use them wisely and to get as many of ur combat arts or spells out so u can clicky them in battle</DIV>

[Garath]

I've found that as I get higher, power becomes a concern for longer battles. Just spamming every power I have as quickly as I can is not the most effective use of it. Also, you'll be hardpressed to use EVERY skill in your repitoire when you are using shrouded strike + stealth damage (usually abmush/poisoner's blade) every 10 seconds. I've retired skills (like quick strike) from everyday use but still keep them handy for that 'just in case' like completing a HO. They go on my less clicked 4th bar (also reserved for long term buffs and lesser used skills like blade flurry and gate).

[Theo]

<DIV>not sure maybe the best way to use those hot key bars is like so:<BR> use a hot bar for just atk's only <BR>use a hot bar for buffs or benifitial spells u can can on urself and others <BR>use a hot bar for other than passive ablilities .. like sprinting or casting a pet<BR> .. im think u might get better use of the hot bars this way </DIV>

[Crimz]

<DIV>i have mine place in 2 hotbars at level 20, almost level 21..</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I use shrouded strike, sneak attack, cut throat, bleed, impale, pierce, cheap shot, shadowblade, orc master strike, sprint, call for help, melee attack</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>second bar is set up like this i think</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>hunt, stalk, pounce, track, open shot, back shot, sneak, oh i forget the rest, i am at work.. but you get the picture.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>i use all the attacks in a certain order to not run out of power. I usually start off in hunt, then hit shadow. then hit cheap shot, pierce, then impale, then bleed. followed by sneak attack and the shrouded strike. if that takes affect then i use cut throat..</DIV>

[Dormam]

<DIV>I refuse to use more than 2 toolbars.  If the ability doesnt have an adept 1 in it or its now a gray skill I take it off the tool bar.  Its more efficient for me to have 4-5 quick attacks that do more damage per power usage than to have 8 attacks that drain me dry without as much damage.  </DIV>

[khalysta]

<DIV>I use 3 but trim off the excess and the third bar has a few macros like lfg and stuff.  I know you can use quick strike and sneak attack still even after getting their upgrades but I just removed them and use pierce and obviously shrouded strike has huge benefits.</DIV>

[Amel]

<DIV>I use 4 hotbars, a bit tight though, but good when using those macros i have.</DIV> <DIV>1 and a half bar is most used for those macros and emotes.</DIV>