Best Midgard solo/melee class RvR?

[zake]

Hello lads

I thinking of starting a new class to aid my realm in combat

I want to make a character which makes nice damage, is not stealther and with the right items doesnt die immediately And i want to have a chance against the merc

Was thinking of a 2 Handed Savage.. whats ur experience?

 

[Faril]

if u wanne fight mercs... 2h vs dirty tricks might not be a good idea

 

[Limitless]

Hello Zake,

I have a ML10 RR6+ Skald myself which is a Troll and use 2 handed hammer. I have 25 str cap, 23 con cap and unlike other skalds capped everything else except for energy resist.

I only play in the weekends theese days due to work but I can say, that I have more than 500 solo kills on him, and beaten mercenaries with the right combination of RA's. In my oppinion they are the toughest opponent to meet, except for Kagato (hi2u) and it is usually versus mercenaries I have the best fights.

Utility : 2x instant DD, instant snare, instant mezz, dam add chant, heal chant, speed chant, elemental chant, spirital chant, forceful zephyr, phase shift.

Realm Abilities (atm) : Ignore Pain 2, Anger of the Gods 2, Ameliorating Melodies 2, and Speed of Sound.

Nifty Shit : Battler debuff, Stealth Lore, Realm Lore, Mezz/Stun Immunity, Cure Ress. Illness, various morph modes, various charges + I always have around 500 end/heal/power elixirs in my backpack.

I should add that this is my third skald creation over time which I've played to RR6, have sold the others, but well well.. I missed to play the class since its loads of fun so I recreated one I think its a great class with lots of potential compared to others, and I bet if I created a savage I wouldnt be able to live without speed 5. Also, an advantage for skalds are chain armor which will benefit you a great deal.

Conclusion : You wont go wrong with skald, they cut through stealthers like warm butter. I uploaded a few screenshots so you can get an aproximate idea of how much damage a well equipped troll skald does. WITHOUT damage realm abilities.

Screenshots and templates are availible here. I dont always use my print screen button so I could probably have had alot more screenshots.

Damage wise I am specced 48 Hammer, 46 Battlesongs, 5 Parry. The standard spec is 46 Battlesongs, 44 Weapon and 17 Parry, but I chose the other one since I, with 406 STR and 48 Hammer, have just above 1800 Weapon Skill which means more damage (yes 1800 is alot for a light tank) So... you will have your base weapon damage depending on specialization, realm abilities and realm rank, and you have AOTG 2 which gives roughly 100 extra damage, the skald dam add chant which gives roughly 40 extra damage, and the shaman dam add which gives an additional 20 extra damage. Furthermore skalds get yet another damage add as a Champion Level ability in the upcoming expansion Darkness Rising. Wopidoo more damage

In my oppinion skalds are definently one of the better solo/melee classes in midgard though some people underestimate them, but each person his oppinion

Good luck with your character creation (yes I was alittle bored/tired when I wrote all of this, but have to kill time doing something, might aswell do it here)

 

[ajzee]

i would have to agree with limitless alto my skald aint really fully lvled yet and so on i still feel that when it is i will have a great time (and so would you i think)

a little side not (limitless any chance i could see your template i cant get a grip on how to make my own (abit to found of arti charges and stuff

 

[Coldbeard]

I concur with the above poster(s)

Mainly because skald got speed and mezz

 

[zake]

Thx alot for the great feedback mate gonna create a Skald right away^^

Cya RvR in a month or so^^

 

[pip]

Was thinking of bringing back skald whats best artis for him ?

 

[Vladamir]

Was thinking of bringing back skald whats best artis for him ?

Wrong topic mister, this one says for solo players ))

 

[Coldbeard]

Wrong topic mister, this one says for solo players ))

:worthy:

 

[Himse]

Wrong topic mister, this one says for solo players ))

lol

 

[Infanity]

Was thinking of bringing back skald whats best artis for him ?

Zerg of Valour

Bane of Adder

And with 1.81 Ceremonial-Call-Your-Mates-For-Help is released.

They should suit you right ?

 

[Limitless]

Sure you can. My skald template is availible here.

 

[Nate]

Was thinking of bringing back skald whats best artis for him ?

a few nice skald ones are:

som, malice 2h, battler 1h, gov, golm, cb, croc ring, scalars, phoebus, winged helm, eireenes, harpies and probly a few more

 

[Osri]

Got 2h svg...his achilles heel is shield users. (check link below though)

Think I would pick my zerker solo. Just need good gear and abuse arty charges, af charges, haste & buffs. (mercs surely will give challenge...DT is teh hard ability)

Toa´ing armsman atm...gonna see how can do with it when rdy...

 

[Push]

no som on your template mate , since skalds defence is low i can say som is a must.

 

[Push]

http://template.innersphere.be/index.php?show=viewtemp&id=101

this is template which i am using on my skald , hope it will hep

 

[Kagato]

In my oppinion they are the toughest opponent to meet, except for Kagato (hi2u) and it is usually versus mercenaries I have the best fights.

Skalds are still probably the most fun visual class for being able to group and solo and give good fights, and if they know what they are doing some can take me pretty close or win if all my timers are down, depending on luck. And escaping is easy if you meet a fight you don't want.

Personally though i'd love to see more Valkyries about, I really don't understand why they are not more popular for groups and solo. With high odin spec they would be a nightmare for any spellcasters, and i'd love to fight more. If I had more time i'd play one myself just to show it can be done.

 

[Limitless]

no som on your template mate , since skalds defence is low i can say som is a must.

Nah, you dont need it various people say you need phoebus harp aswell which has prooven to be pure shit, versus enemies aswell. It is definently not a must. I've done just fine so far, without it. Might add that I've had the exact same template you have and it is a nice template indeed, but I would just prefer more spirit than energy, and so on

IP2 + FZ + AOTG2 + Battler debuff = unbeatable.

My template dosent have SoM true, but this is something I chose myself. My template has more con cap than any other skald templates I've seen, and I would pick that before SoM any day

I agree Kagato, though I'm not well known with valkyries potential, there isnt many of them around. I've never played one so cant say how good they are

 

[Push]

actually i think aotg dont worths if you are soloing , i would prefer mop and aug str instead of aotg

you template very good indeed , but in skald 1 con is not really much hp , you can make 10 meleespd instead of it , will be more useful i guess.

mate, som absorb is important you can beat tough enemys when ur ip or fz down.

for rr6 i will take purge 3 , mop 3 , sos1 , aug str 2 and 1 point left , for solo.

 

[Flow]

I went down a slightly diferent path for my template, opting for the more defensive set-up. I included SoM, PH, Croc Ring and TG Vest. I still get nice hits and con with near str nearly capped. My spirit is slightly low but i use my chants to bring them up when needed, also i got some parry (44/46/17 spec) and seem to parry alot considering my low dex. Where i lack is melee damage and 5% style damage but i figure the defence is better, since i can only hit one target at a time but can defend against more and i meet more duo's (fz + mezz ftw) than solo'ers.

Nice stuff: Battler use2, Cyclops shield Stealth lore (great for those /wavers , Malice, Croc Ring damage reduction/conversion, Heal Proc on TG Vest, SoM, PH, Phase Shift & FZ.

My RA's atm are IP1, Purge 1, SoS, MoP2, going for IP2 and Purge 2 for rr5.

Config Report

Stats

Str: 99
Con: 89
Dex: 0
Qui: 75
Cha: 74
Hits: 300

Resists

Body: 27 Energy: 25 Crush: 28 (2)
Cold: 25 (5) Matter: 4 Thrust: 24
Heat: 24 Spirit: 13 Slash: 27 (3)

Skills


11 Hammer
7 Parry



Cap Increases

104 Hits
23 Strength
13 Constitution

Other Bonuses

4 Spell Range
6 % Power Pool
5 Style Damage
10 AF
9 Fatigue
11 Melee Combat Speed
6 Duration of Spells

Piece Listing

Chest
Name: Tuscarian Discordant Vest
Level: 51 Quality: 100
AF: 102 Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 4 Parry
Effect 2: 3 All Melee Weapon Skills
Effect 3: 22 Strength
Effect 4: 22 Charisma
Utility: 64.33

Arms
Imbue Points: 37.0 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 25 Strength - 99 Flawless Fiery Essence
Gem 2: 25 Constitution - 99 Flawless Earthen Essence
Gem 3: 22 Quickness - 99 Precious Airy Essence
Gem 4: 5 Energy - 99 Flawed Light Shielding
Utility: 58.00

Head
Imbue Points: 37.0 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 22 Strength - 99 Precious Fiery Essence
Gem 2: 25 Constitution - 99 Flawless Earthen Essence
Gem 3: 19 Quickness - 99 Faceted Airy Essence
Gem 4: 7 Body - 99 Imperfect Dusty Shielding
Utility: 58.00

Legs
Imbue Points: 37.0 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 4 Hammer - 99 Flawed Fiery War Rune
Gem 2: 60 Hits - 99 Precious Blood Essence
Gem 3: 9 Body - 99 Polished Dusty Shielding
Gem 4: 7 Cold - 99 Imperfect Icy Shielding
Utility: 67.00

Hands
Imbue Points: 37.0 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 19 Quickness - 99 Faceted Airy Essence
Gem 2: 68 Hits - 99 Flawless Blood Essence
Gem 3: 4 Hammer - 99 Flawed Fiery War Rune
Gem 4: 7 Energy - 99 Imperfect Light Shielding
Utility: 63.67

Feet
Imbue Points: 37.0 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 22 Charisma - 99 Precious Icy Essence
Gem 2: 11 Heat - 99 Faceted Heated Shielding
Gem 3: 28 Hits - 99 Flawed Blood Essence
Gem 4: 7 Body - 99 Imperfect Dusty Shielding
Utility: 57.67

Right Hand
Name: Battler
Level: 51 Quality: 100
DPS: 16.5 Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 15 Strength
Effect 2: 15 Dexterity
Effect 3: 6 Crush
Effect 4: 6 Slash
Effect 5: 6 Thrust
Effect 6: 10 AF
Effect 7: 3 Melee Combat Speed
Effect 8: 4 Melee Damage
Utility: 56.00

Left Hand
Name: Cycloptic Shield
Level: 51 Quality: 89
DPS: 16.5 Bonus: 0
Effect 1: 32 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 2: 8 AF
Effect 3: 40 Hits
Effect 4: 5 Spirit
Effect 5: 5 Matter
Effect 6: 5 Heat
Effect 7: 5 Cold
Effect 8: 5 Body
Utility: 60.00

Two Handed
Name: Malice's Axe
Level: 51 Quality: 100
DPS: 16.5 Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 15 Strength
Effect 2: 15 Constitution
Effect 3: 40 Hits
Effect 4: 5 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 5: 5 Constitution Cap Increase
Effect 6: 40 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 7: 5 Style Damage
Effect 8: 5 Fatigue
Utility: 30.00

Neck
Name: Phoebus Harp Necklace
Level: 51 Quality: 100
Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 6 Duration of Spells
Effect 2: 4 Spell Range
Effect 3: 15 Acuity
Effect 4: 6 % Power Pool
Effect 5: 4 Slash
Effect 6: 4 Thrust
Effect 7: 4 Crush
Utility: 34.00

Cloak
Name: Shades of Mist
Level: 46 Quality: 100
Bonus: 0
Effect 1: 3 Stealth
Effect 2: 3 Parry
Effect 3: 15 Strength
Effect 4: 15 Quickness
Effect 5: 4 Fatigue
Effect 6: 10 AF
Effect 7: 5 Melee Combat Speed
Utility: 50.00

Jewel
Name: Gem of Moirai
Level: 49 Quality: 100
Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 2 Melee Combat Speed
Effect 2: 64 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 3: 8 Constitution Cap Increase
Effect 4: 8 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 5: 7 Spirit
Utility: 14.00

Belt
Name: Hrord's Blood Stained Belt
Level: 51 Quality: 100
Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 64 Hits
Effect 2: 9 Cold
Effect 3: 9 Heat
Effect 4: 9 Energy
Utility: 70.00

Right Ring
Name: Crocodile Tear Ring
Level: 50 Quality: 100
Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 15 Acuity
Effect 2: 4 Body
Effect 3: 4 Matter
Effect 4: 4 Energy
Effect 5: 4 Cold
Effect 6: 4 Heat
Utility: 50.00

Left Ring
Name: Ring of the Heavens
Level: 50 Quality: 100
Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 10 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 2: 2 Style Damage
Effect 3: 6 Spirit
Effect 4: 40 Hits
Effect 5: 24 Constitution
Utility: 38.00

Right Wrist
Name: Cyclone Bracer
Level: 50 Quality: 100
Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 2 Melee Combat Speed
Effect 2: 10 Thrust
Effect 3: 10 Slash
Effect 4: 11 Crush
Utility: 62.00

Left Wrist
Name: Cyclone Bracer
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 10 Slash
Effect 2: 10 Thrust
Effect 3: 11 Crush
Effect 4: 2 Melee Combat Speed
Utility: 62.00

 

[Jerelyn]

http://www.home.no/banditte/Jerelyn50.txt

my template

-Jerelyn

 

[Erulin]

If he's gonna go solo in RvR Ameliorating Melodies 2 is rather a waist imho. I had DI2 on my heretic but never found groups so I went PD 4 instead and I'm loving it solo

Erulin the Bloody

 

[Danord_durin]

I tested abit with style dmg vs Ph and as far as i can see it dosen't in anyway reduce 75% of the style dmg on my shammy, i use zerker to test. ofc its not totally accurate due to swing never doing same dmg.
Still takes some dmg done from styles away but not 75% the way i see it.

 

[Danord_durin]

I use this for grping Abit low charisma but hey only use it to interrupt


Str: 101 Int: 0 Hits: 288
Con: 84 Pie: 0 Power: 0
Dex: 15 Cha: 40
Qui: 80 Emp: 0

Resists

Body: 25 Energy: 20 Crush: 29 (2)
Cold: 28 (5) Matter: 8 Thrust: 25
Heat: 25 Spirit: 22 Slash: 29 (3)

Skills

3 Parry

8 Hammer

2 Sword

2 Axe

Focus

Cap Increases

5 Qui

80 Hits

25 Str

10 Con

Other Bonuses

11 Style Damage Bonus

4 Spell Range Bonus

4 Spell Damage Bonus

9 Melee Damage Bonus

10 Melee Speed Bonus

5 Fatigue

10 AF Bonus

Piece Listing

Chest
Name: Guard of valor2
Level: 51 Quality: 100
AF: Bonus: 35%
Effect 1: 40 Hits
Effect 2: 18 Strength
Effect 3: 5 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 4: 15 Dexterity
Effect 5: 4 Melee Damage Bonus
Effect 6: 4 Style Damage Bonus
Effect 7: 4 Spell Range Bonus
Effect 8: 4 Spell Damage Bonus
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 32.00

Arms
Imbue Points: 37.0 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 16 Strength - 99 polished Fiery Essence
Gem 2: 19 Constitution - 99 faceted Earthen Essence
Gem 3: 9 Slash Resist - 99 polished Watery Shielding
Gem 4: 25 Charisma - 99 flawless Icy Essence
Utility: 58.00

Head
Imbue Points: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 7 Slash Resist - 99 imperfect Watery Shielding
Gem 2: 9 Spirit Resist - 99 polished Vapor Shielding
Gem 3: 19 Strength - 99 faceted Fiery Essence
Gem 4: 25 Quickness - 99 flawless Airy Essence
Utility: 61.33

Legs
Imbue Points: 37.0 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 25 Quickness - 99 flawless Airy Essence
Gem 2: 9 Heat Resist - 99 polished Heated Shielding
Gem 3: 7 Energy Resist - 99 imperfect Light Shielding
Gem 4: 7 Body Resist - 99 imperfect Dusty Shielding
Utility: 62.67

Hands
Name: Maddening scalars
Level: 51 Quality: 100
AF: 102 Bonus:
Effect 1: 40 Hits
Effect 2: 15 Constitution
Effect 3: 15 Quickness
Effect 4: 3 Melee Speed Bonus
Effect 5: 3 Melee Damage Bonus
Effect 6: 5 Constitution Cap Increase
Effect 7: 5 Quickness Cap Increase
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 30.00

Feet
Imbue Points: 37.0 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 6 Hammer - 99 polished Fiery War Rune
Gem 2: 5 Thrust Resist - 99 flawed Airy Shielding
Gem 3: 7 Spirit Resist - 99 imperfect Vapor Shielding
Gem 4: 3 Heat Resist - 99 rough Heated Shielding
Utility: 60.00

Right Hand
Name: Bane of battler
Level: 51 Quality: 94
DPS: 16,5 Bonus: 35%
Effect 1: 15 Strength
Effect 2: 15 Constitution
Effect 3: 6 Crush Resist
Effect 4: 6 Thrust Resist
Effect 5: 6 Slash Resist
Effect 6: 4 Melee Damage Bonus
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 56.00

Left Hand
Imbue Points: 0.0 of 10 (94 Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: Empty -
Gem 2: Empty -
Gem 3: Empty -
Gem 4: Empty -
Utility: 0.00

Two Handed
Name: Malice
Level: 51 Quality: 100
DPS: Bonus:
Effect 1: 15 Strength
Effect 2: 15 Constitution
Effect 3: 40 Hits
Effect 4: 5 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 5: 5 Constitution Cap Increase
Effect 6: 40 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 7: 5 Style Damage Bonus
Effect 8: 5 Fatigue
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 30.00

Ranged
Imbue Points: 0.0 of 10 (94 Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: Empty -
Gem 2: Empty -
Gem 3: Empty -
Gem 4: Empty -
Utility: 0.00

Neck
Name: breaded resting stones
Level: 51 Quality: 100
Bonus:
Effect 1: 10 Crush Resist
Effect 2: 10 Thrust Resist
Effect 3: 10 Cold Resist
Effect 4: 10 Body Resist
Effect 5: Empty
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 80.00

Cloak
Name: Shades of mist
Level: 51 Quality: 100
Bonus: 35%
Effect 1: 3 Parry
Effect 2: 15 Strength
Effect 3: 15 Quickness
Effect 4: 10 AF Bonus
Effect 5: 5 Melee Speed Bonus
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 35.00

Jewel
Name: Gem of lost memories
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 10 Constitution
Effect 2: 24 Hits
Effect 3: 4 Matter Resist
Effect 4: 4 Body Resist
Effect 5: 2 All Melee Skill Bonus
Effect 6: 2 Melee Damage Bonus
Effect 7: 2 Style Damage Bonus
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 38.67

Belt
Name: Hords bloodstained belt
Level: 51 Quality: 100
Bonus:
Effect 1: 64 Hits
Effect 2: 9 Cold Resist
Effect 3: 9 Energy Resist
Effect 4: 9 Heat Resist
Effect 5: Empty
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 70.00

Right Ring
Name: Croc ring
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 4 Heat Resist
Effect 2: 4 Cold Resist
Effect 3: 4 Energy Resist
Effect 4: 4 Matter Resist
Effect 5: 4 Body Resist
Effect 6: 15 Acuity
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 50.00

Left Ring
Name: Ring of the heavens
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 10 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 2: 40 Hits
Effect 3: 25 Constitution
Effect 4: 6 Spirit Resist
Effect 5: Empty
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 38.67

Right Wrist
Name: Cyclone bracer
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 11 Crush Resist
Effect 2: 10 Slash Resist
Effect 3: 10 Thrust Resist
Effect 4: 2 Melee Speed Bonus
Effect 5: Empty
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 62.00

Left Wrist
Name: Ceremonial bracer
Level: 51 Quality: 100
Bonus:
Effect 1: 18 Strength
Effect 2: 40 Hits
Effect 3: 6 Crush Resist
Effect 4: 5 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 5: 40 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 34.00

 

[cemi0]

I tested abit with style dmg vs Ph and as far as i can see it dosen't in anyway reduce 75% of the style dmg on my shammy, i use zerker to test. ofc its not totally accurate due to swing never doing same dmg.
Still takes some dmg done from styles away but not 75% the way i see it.

Tested it 3 times on my shaman together with Meril and it did reduce around 75% of the style dmg.

 

[Limitless]

If he's gonna go solo in RvR Ameliorating Melodies 2 is rather a waist imho. I had DI2 on my heretic but never found groups so I went PD 4 instead and I'm loving it solo

Erulin the Bloody

I do both grouping and soloing or else it would be pointless to have both IP2 and AM2

Well, Push I've played atleast 3 million rps without SoM so it must be a personal oppinion, in my oppinion its not that good several enemies who claim to be tough wait till they meet me to use their phoebus and theyve still been beaten so it cant be that great :O

Anger of the Gods 2 actually give 100 more damage for 30 seconds so the enemies usually get a bit surprised if you use it, and in a tank group (as I do both) it is very nice aswell if its worth it or not, I dont know but its certainly nice to have.

 

[Danord_durin]

Tested it 3 times on my shaman together with Meril and it did reduce around 75% of the style dmg.

well that wasen't what i saw anyway it does reduce some and i like having both that and winged on shammy

 

[Zoia]

Well, Push I've played atleast 3 million rps without SoM so it must be a personal oppinion, in my oppinion its not that good several enemies who claim to be tough wait till they meet me to use their phoebus and theyve still been beaten so it cant be that great :O

As you said, it's a personal oppinion.
I played for about 5 mill without it(ok, lots of it was before ToA) and did just fine. Didn't think it was that good.
In my new template i put it in and i will never make another template without it again.
SoM users were never a problem for my 2-handed skald, but when i began to solo on my zerker, i noticed how annoying it could be.
As a soloer, you'll run into plenty of dualwielders and SoM is great against those.
With Battler charge, Warguard or both, you wont take a lot of damage and with a few SoM procs as well, you wont take much at all.

I kept my Phoebus since i like it. It's only 5 min, but it's nice to have when SoM is down.
It takes off 4-500 from PAs and can easily absorb 200+ from 2-handed hits from armsmen.
Casters aren't usually a problem solo and Phoebus or SoM will help you live longer against other meleers than a few more con cap will.

 

[Vodkafairy]

skalds are normally very soft for a champ, but som/harp makes them a lot harder

 

[Carnalito]

nice damage on those screenies Limitless