This article describes the Defense and Shield mechanics for SWTOR and their implications for tanks in PVP. Defense is the Avoidance mechanic and Shield is one of the Mitigation mechanics. In this article I use the terms “defense” and “avoidance”…
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Powertech / Vanguard “Insta-Nuker with CC” 0/12/29 PVP Spec
The 0/12/29 spec for Bounty Hunter Powertech / Trooper Vanguard is a heavy DPS spec with good CC capability. Here are links to the spec: Powertech | Vanguard I did not take the 31-pt talent Thermal Detonator (Assault Plastique). TD…
5-min PUG Huttball Victory
http://www.twitch.tv/taugrim/b/305231415 We won this match in 4:59. Both sides had 50s: Republic had 2 Empire had 2+ The 50 Sages from <Vendetta> said this was the fastest win for their guild ever. Ditto for me. To top things off, I…
Understanding SWTOR’s Resolve Mechanic
Resolve is the CC immunity mechanic in SWTOR’s PVP. It’s made visible by the while arc bar above your portrait and target portrait, and you can see it on a character as the white bar beneath their HP bar. Here’s…
Guide to SWTOR Powertech / Vanguard Mechanics and PVP
This Guide provides in-depth information on the Bounty Hunter Powertech and Trooper Vanguard advanced classes (AC) in Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR). This Guide has been updated for Patch 1.3. The Powertech and Vanguard ACs are mirrors of one…
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