New Bruiser

[slaak10]

<DIV>Hi, as I level..what stats are the most important for me? Agi,str,sta?   ALL agi? etc?  Thx in advance.</DIV>

[Hun]

Hi.If you wanna tank -> Agi for avoidance and Sta for max hpIf you wanna dps -> str for more dmg<div></div>

[slaak10]

<DIV>Thanks. Any clue on what most people are choosing for thier AA's?   Im not sure which branch to start in..bruiser or brawler?</DIV>

[Novusod]

For KoS AA Tree most go Str line so you can fight bare fist. Some go Int line for better dps and avoidance.For EoF AA Tree I did ignore agony upgrade and then went DPS line.<div></div>

[Thoral]

<div><blockquote><hr>Novuso wrote:For KoS AA Tree most go Str line so you can fight bare fist. Some go Int line for better dps and avoidance.For EoF AA Tree I did ignore agony upgrade and then went DPS line.<div></div><hr></blockquote>It is true that a lot of bruisers go Str line, but they usually go some other line until they get enough points to have 4/4/8 in Strength and the respec to it.  Until you have enough points in Strength, using a weapon is usually better.  Then, when you get yourself some fabled weapons, you can respec out of the Strength line to something else that would be more useful.Also, when considering your AAs, remember that you can swap out weapons in the middle of fights using hotbuttons.  So, you could be fighting unarmed, equip your staff, use your Wisdom line AE knockdown ability, unequip your staff, and keep pounding.I've found that if you want to tank, you may need to go down the wisdom line.  You can have all the mitigation, avoidance, and DPS in the world, but if you can't hold group and AE aggro, then your groupmates will either need to tone it way down or die.  The Heirophant's Crook from the "By Hook or By..." hertigate quest is also very helpful in this regard.I too put 5 points into the Ignore Agony tree because I like to tank and have to heal myself all the time, even in groups with healers and in raids.I have no idea whether you should go down KoS tree or EoF tree first, though.  If I was starting over, I would probably start with 5 points in ignore agony, then go 4/4/8 down the Wis line.  After that, I might respec into strength, but Im not sure if the extra DPS is worth losing the AE proc and knockdown for aggro control.  I suppose you could just keep switching targets with your mad DPS and hold AE aggro that way.  =)</div>

[slaak10]

<DIV>wow great info thank you..</DIV>

[Lildebbie]

are you on a pvp server?  if so that will affect your decision quite a bit.  pvp, imho you should hit STR 4,4,8,4 then Int 4,4,8,4 then STA.  you wont be tanking mobs much since EoF came out, you will however grab pvp punks off your squishies and stun nukers/healers while the assassin,lock,wizzy, or the life-burning necro's actually do the killing.   your 4 stuns will rock, but i would not spend 5 points to get a single AoE stun/knockdown.  if you look at your tree, you'll find that you have to go deep into each line to get defensive improvements and you WILL want them.  i always love a good stun, but riposte/parry are worth more to me.   i am 52 atm and my only question is should i go for the final int ability?  or should i put points into sta line to get mantis bolt.  30% health = me turning into a seething maniac would own in PvP, but extra hps and dmg proc are also nice.  just my 2cp.  if you on care bear, then other setup is fine.<p>Message Edited by smootheemaker on <span class=date_text>01-17-2007</span> <span class=time_text>03:14 AM</span>

[Skargr]

<P>Which lines would you recommend for the new solo bruiser (not PVP)?</P> <P> </P> <P> </P>

[Jenguro]

My Bruiser is only mid level (35) and he's soloed 90% of the time.  I chose STR, STA, and INT 4-4-8 to maximize DPS.  I haven't started on EOF lines yet, but plan to put 5 points into self healing then the DPS line.  I solo very well, and do excellent damage.

[Thoral]

<div><blockquote><hr>Jengurorm wrote:<div></div>My Bruiser is only mid level (35) and he's soloed 90% of the time.  I chose STR, STA, and INT 4-4-8 to maximize DPS.  I haven't started on EOF lines yet, but plan to put 5 points into self healing then the DPS line.  I solo very well, and do excellent damage.<hr></blockquote>Jengurorm hit it right on the head for a solo bruiser.  If you want to tank in groups, you could trade the STA for WIS and do the encounter taunt before the self-heal, though that's totally a preference thing.  But again, for soloing, this will serve you well.</div>