riposte...wut is it....xactlly

[Pnaxx]

<DIV>nuff said....im not really sure wut it is...seems like it is our hit bouncing back to hiy us in some way. but i may be wrong. wut is it?</DIV> <DIV>thnx</DIV> <DIV>pnaxx</DIV>

[Ansi]

A reposte is a block or a parry which segue's into a counter attack. So basically, it is a parry with a counter attack against the agressor.<p>Message Edited by Ansiri on <span class=date_text>06-13-2005</span> <span class=time_text>05:22 PM</span>

[Mithru]

It's an automatic attack against all hits coming from the front of the mob. This is why it's good to position yourself behind everything unless you are tanking. <div></div>

[Pnaxx]

ok...sounds great...thnx alot.

[FamilyManFir]

In the game, it seems to be some kind of Critical Parry, i.e. if the mob Parries and the random number is low enough (or high enough if it's checking high) then the Parry becomes a Riposte. It's a block+free return attack.That's why many advise attacking a mob from the rear unless you're MT. Parries (and blocks) only happen within a 120 degree arc in front of the mob, so if you're behind it you'll hit more and, sometimes more importantly, you won't get riposted because you won't be parried.

[kr8ztwin]

riposte being the #1 argument favoring 2h vs dual heh

[Pin StNeedl]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> kr8ztwin wrote:<BR>riposte being the #1 argument favoring 2h vs dual heh <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <DIV>If you're using 2h or DW, you are either behind the mob and therefore won't get riposted at all, or you are fighting easy content where riposte damage is not an issue.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>The #1 argument why 2h is better than DW is DPS.</DIV>

[kr8ztwin]

I should clarify that I am the MT of a static group of 3 so risposte is an issue :robottongue:

[Pin StNeedl]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> kr8ztwin wrote:<BR>I should clarify that I am the MT of a static group of 3 so risposte is an issue :robottongue: <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <DIV>You won't be getting hit with riposte with any real frequency unless the mob is considerably above your level (how much will depend on the buffs you have - but generally orange and up)... And if you are fighting orange ^^ mobs in a group of 3, you'd damned well better be using a shield, not DW <STRONG>or</STRONG> 2h, so my point still stands.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>(^ and below content barely tickles with riposte, so ignore that too).</DIV>

[kr8ztwin]

<P>I'm taking orange^^ now at lvl 28 with duals.  I have a solid group of ratongas:  Zerker/Inquis/Warlock and I have no problems whatsoever taking those badboys down.  I personally prefer to not use a shield just because my little rat (picked the smallest size) is just billy bada$$ when he is toting his new Shiny Brass Halberd now.  :robotvery-happy:</P>

[kr8ztwin]

well I should say we've taken oranges down but we stick mostly to high yellows.  I will admit to running away from a few specific orange fights hehe.

[Pin StNeedl]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> kr8ztwin wrote:<BR> <P>I personally prefer to not use a shield just because my little rat (picked the smallest size) is just billy bada$$ when he is toting his new Shiny Brass Halberd now.  :robotvery-happy:</P> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <DIV>so you chose to use 2h due to DPS/Style concerns then... not riposte.</DIV><p>Message Edited by Pin StNeedles on <span class=date_text>06-16-2005</span> <span class=time_text>04:44 PM</span>

[kr8ztwin]

bah its asthetic AND because with a 2H and being a tank I get riposted ALOT less.:robottongue: