UPDATE (2012/06/27): the nerfs in 1.3 to Flame Shield (Static Shield) and Flame Surge (Static Surge) have unfortunately made “Iron Fist” no longer viable in PVP. Given the current mechanics, I recommend running Pyrotech (Assault Specialist) or Advanced Prototype (Tactics).…
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SWTOR Bounty Hunter Powertech / Trooper Vanguard 50 PVP Spec Guide
This video covers four PVP specs at level 50 for the Bounty Hunter Powertech and Trooper Vanguard advanced classes in Star Wars: The Old Republic. Vanguard and Powertech are mirrors so this video is applicable to players of both classes.…
Understanding SWTOR’s Defense and Shield Mechanics for Tanks in PVP
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”…
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…
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