Need Advice

[zjFirestar]

Im still a young bruiser, about lvl 14, and I have just returned to the game after about a 3 year hiatus and seeing much has changed. The biggest change for me was the AA's which im still trying to figure out which route to take so I need some advice.I really like the Str tree even though I keep seeing that it really isnt worth it, but I like the abilities and Chi looks really useful, so I was thinking of combining it with the Int tree. But looking at the second ability in the tree (cant remember the name) I believe it said must have "fist" equipped in primary hand, would that include unarmed or would it need to be a fist weapon. Also, would this sort of build have good damage output and solo-ability, I dont particularly want to tank with this char, but I know I will have to sometimes, but dps is why Im making him so any tips or thoughts would be much appriciated.Thanks in advance ^_^

[ganjookie]

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[Solu]

<p>The good news is AA comes fast early on and its pretty easy to reach tier 3 skills sooner than later.  Problem is STR only reaches parity with same level weapon at 4/4/3.  16STR is nice, our never miss mit debuff is also nice but thats 11 points in to get where you started <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>If I had to do it again I would run up the INT line until I had enough points to respec into 4/4/6 STR and go from there.  Currently at 32 I'm sitting pretty at STR 4/4/8 and INT 4/4/4.  For the solo player thats just mean.  Once I cap out INT to 4/4/8 I'm still undecided as to reaching for Chi or Eagle or filling in another damage line.  Since I solo mostly and if I group its with guild as dps so Eagle is limited use since in groups I won't really take a beating and solo I've probably FD or gotten the hell out if I get to 30%.  Chi is very nice little holy crap button that I can use at 100% health but at 10 minute reuse its situational as well.  Another tree though is something I can bring to the fight every time.</p><p>Chi while <30% with Eagle be just devastating though.  Food for thought.</p>