second AA line ?

[ArcticBlue182]

Hi just got DKTM and im wondering what AA line would be better for me to take, i mainly group try to never solo and MIGHT raid sometime.. is STR the best option still or should i look at something else ? thx in advance <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Antipalad]

If you never raid, nor will be likely to raid, go Agi line for personal dps. However, nothing can beat str line for raiding bards.

[Thrashercat]

Yep yep, STR line is great for raiding bards. IT bumps our hit points buff and our defense buff which can make a big difference in a group that needs it. Plus, of course, there is Bladedance that can help your group avoid an AE.

[ArcticBlue182]

ok thanks, i'll give the STR line ago then! <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Bandito X]

<cite>Antipaladin wrote:</cite><blockquote>If you never raid, nor will be likely to raid, go Agi line for personal dps. However, nothing can beat str line for raiding bards. </blockquote>I have no experience in the AGI line, but wouldn't the "Poison Concotion" poison DoT affect your ability to mez an encounter while soloing?

[Pogopuschel]

Bandito X wrote: <blockquote><cite>Antipaladin wrote:</cite><blockquote>If you never raid, nor will be likely to raid, go Agi line for personal dps. However, nothing can beat str line for raiding bards. </blockquote>I have no experience in the AGI line, but wouldn't the "Poison Concotion" poison DoT affect your ability to mez an encounter while soloing? </blockquote> Yes, it does. I used to have it before I switched to STR line for raids... The DoT is rather slow, so if you are quick you can hit just cancel the proc while you cast your mez. The proc is visible in your maintained spells window, right-click, cancel. Requires a close eye on that bar all the time though, found it rather annyoing tbh...

[Jait]

<p>Bladedance and DKtM are a must for any raiding bard.  However Bladedance is very situational.  So if you don't raid much, go for the DPS.</p><p>Bump allows you to automatically be put into Stealth, meaning you can stack it right away with Clara's which normally requires the slow Sneak cast.  On top of that you get Poison et al...</p>

[Bandito X]

<cite>Pogopuschel wrote:</cite><blockquote>Bandito X wrote: <blockquote><cite>Antipaladin wrote:</cite><blockquote>If you never raid, nor will be likely to raid, go Agi line for personal dps. However, nothing can beat str line for raiding bards. </blockquote>I have no experience in the AGI line, but wouldn't the "Poison Concotion" poison DoT affect your ability to mez an encounter while soloing? </blockquote> Yes, it does. I used to have it before I switched to STR line for raids... The DoT is rather slow, so if you are quick you can hit just cancel the proc while you cast your mez. The proc is visible in your maintained spells window, right-click, cancel. Requires a close eye on that bar all the time though, found it rather annyoing tbh... </blockquote>Hmmm is there a way to macro the cancellation of the proc before mezzing? Macro would work something like: 1) Turn off auto attack 2) Cancel proc 3) Mez Target

[spawn4]

<p>Bump is a wonderful spell.... I don't actually keep the icon on my bar...just a macro that casts bump followed by clara's. works wonders against mages. can actually team it with cheap shot in a duel if you're fast enough <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>