Runepriest ability for solo?

[craptacular]

Hey all, first off i'd like to point out i love everything about group PvP and RvR, and that is the main reason i'm interested in the runepriest.

however, if i'm going to dedicate a lot of time to this class i may as well ask about the runepriest's capability in solo fights. (by that i mean 1v1, 1v2, basically anything that involves you fighting alone against other players).

So what's the class like in PvP in terms of both damage and survivability in solo? If sharing your experience breaks NDA terms then i understand.

Also, if you arn't in the beta, based on what you know, how do you think it will fair in solo?

cheers 8-)

[Loekii]

Soloability is probably going to be more about the player than the career.

As careers are based and balanced around 'group combat', none will really be designed to 'solo' significantly better than others.

In other words, no class is going to make up for lacking player skills. However, I think people will develop these skills as the they play the game. Still, I don't expect to see significant differences from one class to another, in a general sense.

If you are good at soloing support classes, then you will do okay with a RP, provided you are aware of the Rock-Paper-Scissor design, and pick your fights accordingly.

Now if you have problems with soloing a support playstyle, but do better in a solo Ranged DPS style, then I do think you will have some problems trying to solo a RP.

It really comes down to you the player, imo.

[Dunhill]

You are going to get people that will try to convince you that you are not supposed to go it alone being a support class. Ignore them.

Like the above poster said, the ability for solo will depend more on the player than the class. Your ability to adapt. If we go by the rock paper scissors method, if you are paper, you need to know how to use what skills you have to either dull the scizzors, or harden your paper. The same strategy cannot be used with different opponents.

I expect to create my Runepriest to be able to solo things. I dont expect him to be solo all the time, but 1v1 pvp is some of the best in any game. I will do what i can to tip things in my favor in any situation.

[Slice]

Any class that can heal itself can solo extremely well (WP, Shammy, DoK, Zealot, Runepriest, Archmage).

It's a given :/

And if you're wondering about the RP's damage potential, look for the RvR video from an RP pov.

[craptacular]

Any class that can heal itself can solo extremely well (WP, Shammy, DoK, Zealot, Runepriest, Archmage).

It's a given :/

And if you're wondering about the RP's damage potential, look for the RvR video from an RP pov.

could u give me any kind if link or were you just saying look for one? ;)

[Tarion]

Runepriests have insane damage potential, thanks to their short-term buffing, from what I remember.

[craptacular]

oh yay :D

Im not totally sure what u mean by that but i was hooked on the word 'insane' :D

[Slice]

could u give me any kind if link or were you just saying look for one? ;)
http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f211/Morkreth/Warhammer%20Videos/?action=view&current=PwningasaRunePriestpart1.flv
http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f211/Morkreth/Warhammer%20Videos/?action=view&current=PwningasaRunePriestpart2.flv

:)

[Lucrece]

From the most recent videos, their damage is not that spectacular, so soloing might be a tad slow.

[Gretha]

From the most recent videos, their damage is not that spectacular, so soloing might be a tad slow.


I don't know.
But if you are alone you can worry-free switch to a very offensively fight style , I assume
(activate dmg and "don't interrupt me" tactics+morals)
The spells might not be the most powerfull but we might be able to ignore the AP-limit with the Oath Rune of Fortune


Lets just say : if we use everything we have have up our sleeve it might not be that spectacular, but it will do

[Jonesy]

You are going to get people that will try to convince you that you are not supposed to go it alone being a support class. Ignore them.

=P

With any luck, runepriests will be able to make up for their low damage with efficiency when grinding, so maybe it will even out a bit. Solo PvP will depend on the runepriest's ability to keep his or herself alive long enough to wear down the opponent, I would expect.

[Drav3n]

In an RvR perspective I see the Runepriest outlasting most other classes, the ability to do damage will come from the buffs and the ability to survive is already obvious. I'm sure kiting will be a huge part of this class as some of the earlier skills released had snare effects on them.

[Loekii]

If you are looking at damage numbers in videos, I would take that with a grain of salt. Damage tweaking will probably change those numbers a few times between now and release.

[Lucrece]

I don't know.
But if you are alone you can worry-free switch to a very offensively fight style , I assume
(activate dmg and "don't interrupt me" tactics+morals)
The spells might not be the most powerfull but we might be able to ignore the AP-limit with the Oath Rune of Fortune


Lets just say : if we use everything we have have up our sleeve it might not be that spectacular, but it will do

It will do, but never as good as those healers with better damage output.

[Dread_Knight]

http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f211/Morkreth/Warhammer%20Videos/?action=view&current=PwningasaRunePriestpart1.flv
http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f211/Morkreth/Warhammer%20Videos/?action=view&current=PwningasaRunePriestpart2.flv

:)

I'm sorry to slightly hijack this thread, but what is that stone thing constantly following the runepriest? It looks inanimate however it's moving with him and looks kinda silly imho

[Lucrece]

I'm sorry to slightly hijack this thread, but what is that stone thing constantly following the runepriest? It looks inanimate however it's moving with him and looks kinda silly imho

It's a bug where a CC from the shaman , where after the initial animation it gets stuck. It's probably fixed by now.

[Dread_Knight]

I see, I see

Thanks :)

[craptacular]

So you say the Runepriest does lower damage than other healers?
i cant say im happy about that but surely there must be things to compensate..

i assume its more survivability?

[CaptainAwesome]

All careers have the ability to solo however there are careers that solo more efficiently. Do not worry the Rune Priest is very capable

[Lucrece]

So you say the Runepriest does lower damage than other healers?
i cant say im happy about that but surely there must be things to compensate..

i assume its more survivability?

Probably better enhancement capabilities, which indirectly boost the RP's survivability. If you don't know how to manage buffs, however, you'll go down pretty quickly; the video given over there shows it clearly, with a Choppa downing a RP pretty fast. Nevertheless, beta could have changed that. You'll have to wait and see.

[Gorrr]

I m pretty sure every class will be able to solo well, why not?

Take LOTRO for example, their main healer, minstrel, is also one of the best soloers. I solo equal level/ above me elite monsters while leveling and most classes can't do that.

Basically if ya got some heals, you ll probably solo anything but it will take forever in some cases.

[Fiale]

You will be able to solo well enough, you can put your damage abilities on the bars with just 1 heal and therefore save on downtime. You also have buffs that for example can increase your damage by 20%, a shield preventing damage, and other tricks that will make up for the lack of damage you do compared to DPS classes.

[Foul Being]

About soloing in pvp:
In Wow i pwnd every single foe in my range with my holy priest (outheal + 2k smite crits + shield) With heal/dps classes its all about skill. I think solo'ing with a dps career like a marauder might be easier, but not as effective as a skilled support career.
But thats just my opinion :cool:

[Drav3n]

About soloing in pvp:
In Wow

:confused:

[gecko155]

The official description says that rune priests are tough. Hard to take down first so it is advised to leave them til last and take down their allies. In all honesty, so far I am noticing a trend in support and tanks.


Dwarves - Physical/Resilient
Humans - Physical/Magical Average
Elves - Magical/non-resilient

Dwarven tanks and support both can take damage and are physically oriented. Rune priests don't use "Magic" so to speak. Humans use a mix of physical and magical. KoBS has average physical and magical defense and the warrior priest is pretty tough while still having his clerical magics. SM has good magical defense and less physical defense(not to say he is weak) and he utilizes magic quite a bit for his attacks. Archmage is all magic based and pretty frail, though not as frail as magical nukers.

So dwarves are gonna be resilient.

And the rune priest is said to be tough as nails by the site. But you gotta USE HIM right.