FOTM Reaver Template (again!) - Comments plz

[Killswitch]

I've reworked this template a little bit based on some advice from friends and on here. Resists are slightly lower, but it now has 101STR/100DEX for max weaponskill and Leviathan damage. It also caps Quick, Con and Piety. It has AT in there for 10% resist-pierce (3 in my regular RvR group have Cloudsong)

It only has +216HPs which sucks a bit and it has no +shield. For PvE, I will probably keep my current set with +101con, +400HPs and +11 shield

I've capped Piety at 77 for powerpool (interrupts) and Soul Quench damage when I hit RR5. Does anyone know how much +SR affects SQ damage? I have a crafted weapon on my back that gives me +11SR for bombing (at RR5). Is this worth doing or should I use Battler/Malice for the charge instead?

Anyway, here it is. Any feedback is more than welcome (does Pin still read these boards? ). Some of the items are pretty hard to get, but can easily farm Silia/Zahur/Malamis with guild and already have the ML9.10 legs.

Config Report
Stats
Str: 101 Int: 0 Hits: 216
Con: 75 Pie: 77 Power: 0
Dex: 100 Cha: 0
Qui: 75 Emp: 0

Resists
Body: 23 Energy: 25 Crush: 21 (2)
Cold: 25 Matter: 23 Thrust: 29 (3)
Heat: 30 (5) Spirit: 22 (5) Slash: 25

Skills
3 Soulrending
4 Parry
5 Crush
5 Slash
5 Thrust
11 Flexible

Cap Increases
25 Dexterity
40 Hits
26 Strength
4 Piety

Other Bonuses
4 Spell Range
4 Style Damage
10 AF
8 Melee Damage
4 Magic Damage
10 Melee Combat Speed

Piece Listing

Chest
Name: Guard of Valor(Reaver)
Level: 51 Quality: 94
AF: Bonus:
Effect 1: 40 Hits
Effect 2: 18 Strength
Effect 3: 5 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 4: 15 Dexterity
Effect 5: 5 Dexterity Cap Increase
Effect 6: 4 Melee Damage
Effect 7: 4 Style Damage
Effect 8: 4 Spell Range
Effect 9: 4 Magic Damage
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 32.00

Arms
Name: Battler(Chain Tank)
Level: 51 Quality: 94
AF: Bonus:
Effect 1: 15 Dexterity
Effect 2: 22 Constitution
Effect 3: 22 Strength
Effect 4: 2 All Melee Weapon Skills
Effect 5: 6 Thrust
Effect 6: 6 Crush
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 73.33

Head
Imbue Points: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 22 Strength - 99 Precious Fiery Essence
Gem 2: 3 Flexible - 99 Rough Molten Magma War Sigil
Gem 3: 9 Cold - 99 Polished Icy Shielding
Gem 4: 25 Quickness - 99 Flawless Airy Essence
Utility: 64.33

Legs
Name: Arcanium Legs of the Aggressor
Level: 51 Quality: 94
AF: Bonus:
Effect 1: 19 Strength
Effect 2: 3 All Melee Weapon Skills
Effect 3: 19 Dexterity
Effect 4: 10 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 5: 2 Melee Combat Speed
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 40.33

Hands
Imbue Points: 37.0 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 28 Constitution - 99 Perfect Earthen Essence
Gem 2: 7 Thrust - 99 Imperfect Airy Shielding
Gem 3: 7 Spirit - 99 Imperfect Vapor Shielding
Gem 4: 7 Heat - 99 Imperfect Heated Shielding
Utility: 60.67

Feet
Imbue Points: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 25 Constitution - 99 Flawless Earthen Essence
Gem 2: 22 Piety - 99 Precious Watery Essence
Gem 3: 25 Quickness - 99 Flawless Airy Essence
Gem 4: 36 Hits - 99 Imperfect Blood Essence
Utility: 57.00

Right Hand
Name: Snakecharmers Weapon
Level: 51 Quality: 94
DPS: Bonus:
Effect 1: 3 Flexible
Effect 2: 4 Heat
Effect 3: 4 Cold
Effect 4: 4 Energy
Effect 5: 3 Melee Combat Speed
Effect 6: 4 Matter
Effect 7: 4 Body
Effect 8: 4 Spirit
Effect 9: 4 Melee Damage
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 63.00

Left Hand (Small Player-Crafted Shield)
Imbue Points: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 25 Quickness - 99 Flawless Airy Essence
Gem 2: 25 Piety - 99 Flawless Watery Essence
Gem 3: 7 Energy - 99 Imperfect Light Shielding
Gem 4: 7 Thrust - 99 Imperfect Airy Shielding
Utility: 61.33

Two Handed (Swap in for Reaver Bomb - Might use Battler/Malice here instead for the charge)
Imbue Points: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 8 Soulrending - 99 Precious Steaming Fervor Sigil
Gem 2: 4 Piety - 99 Uncut Watery Essence
Gem 3: 1 Spirit - 99 Raw Vapor Shielding
Gem 4: 1 Slash - 99 Raw Watery Shielding
Utility: 46.67

Neck
Name: Silia's Necklace
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 5 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 2: 5 Dexterity Cap Increase
Effect 3: 7 Slash
Effect 4: 7 Crush
Effect 5: 7 Body
Effect 6: 7 Matter
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 56.00

Cloak
Name: Harpy Feather Cloak
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 5 Melee Combat Speed
Effect 2: 6 Slash
Effect 3: 6 Crush
Effect 4: 6 Thrust
Effect 5: 4 Parry
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 56.00

Jewel
Name: Atlantis Tablet
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 15 Acuity
Effect 2: 3 All Magic Skills
Effect 3: 40 Hits
Effect 4: 10 AF
Effect 5: Empty
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 35.00

Belt
Name: Plaited Hair of Malamis
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 21 Strength
Effect 2: 21 Dexterity
Effect 3: 6 Dexterity Cap Increase
Effect 4: 7 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 5: 2 Melee Combat Speed
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 28.00

Right Ring
Name: Immolated Ring
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 15 Acuity
Effect 2: 15 Dexterity
Effect 3: 8 Energy
Effect 4: 8 Heat
Effect 5: 4 Acuity Cap Increase
Effect 6: 4 Dexterity Cap Increase
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 52.00

Left Ring
Name: Zahurs Ring
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 6 Body
Effect 2: 6 Energy
Effect 3: 6 Cold
Effect 4: 6 Matter
Effect 5: 6 Spirit
Effect 6: 60 Hits
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 75.00

Right Wrist
Name: Ebon Hide Bracer
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 6 Cold
Effect 2: 6 Body
Effect 3: 6 Heat
Effect 4: 6 Slash
Effect 5: 6 Matter
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 60.00

Left Wrist
Name: Ceremonial Bracer (Dex)
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 18 Dexterity
Effect 2: 40 Hits
Effect 3: 5 Dexterity Cap Increase
Effect 4: 40 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 5: 6 Slash
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 34.00

 

[Ilienwyn]

That's a very good template mate.

As for soulrending, it makes difference up to 50. So, if you are soul reaver you don't need any and shield ones as they get higher RR are ok-ish too. Would probably prefer using Malice in 2h slot so I can use the stat bonus for more damage in bombing

 

[eggy]

Not bad at all.

My template uses SOM Scalars as well as the AT/CB/GOV/Snakecharmers, as the morph and SoM charge are well worth it imo. I just dropped Energy and Spirit resists (pretty pointless) to achieve a similar result.

 

[Killswitch]

Not bad at all.

My template uses SOM Scalars as well as the AT/CB/GOV/Snakecharmers, as the morph and SoM charge are well worth it imo. I just dropped Energy and Spirit resists (pretty pointless) to achieve a similar result.

Looked at getting Scalars in there to cap melee damage, but needed the imbue space because of Battler sleeves + ML9.10 legs. Included HFC for the Level 10 Disorient charge (AOE 10% resist pierce, 10% chance-to-miss in melee) coz I thought it might help with Reaver Bombs (and also combine with Tendrils and/or Opression to slow down the zerkers!).

I can't remember the last time I got melee'd to death on my reaver, it's usually either stun->debuff->nuke->nuke->nuke or it's Kesa on Occasus Bridge being a pain in the arse (for a change).

Will have another look at it later...I really want to keep the 9.10 legs in there for the 130pt Heal reactive.

That's a very good template mate.

As for soulrending, it makes difference up to 50. So, if you are soul reaver you don't need any and shield ones as they get higher RR are ok-ish too. Would probably prefer using Malice in 2h slot so I can use the stat bonus for more damage in bombing

Specced 50Flex 42Shield 36Soul at the moment. At RR5 I'll have...erm...36+4+3=43 effective SR if I use Malice. Thinking about it, I would imagine the Arrogance charge will probably add more damage than the extra +8 SR...interesting!

Thanks guys

 

[Killswitch]

Okay, quick rebuild based on feedback. Basically I've just thrown Maddening Scalars in and redone SCing. Still no SoM, but I want the lvl10 HFC charge goddamit!!! (plus I have HFC Level 10 already and it has melee resists on it!!!)This lowers Energy and Spirit resists, but improved stats and HPs. I can live with this since I usually have +16 to Energy and Spirit from Cleric resist buffs.

I've managed to go up to 240HPs, 80con and 80qui with this build. Massively overcapped on melee speed now (+15%!!!) but I guess that doesn't matter if the rest of the suit is okay. Oh, and it now has +10% to melee speed AND damage

Same as the first post, I've edited the template below so it shows effective bonuses (ie 10% melee haste instead of 15%)

Config Report
Stats
Str: 101 Int: 0 Hits: 240
Con: 80 Pie: 79 Power: 0
Dex: 100 Cha: 0
Qui: 80 Emp: 0

Resists
Body: 23 Energy: 18 Crush: 21 (2)
Cold: 25 Matter: 23 Thrust: 24 (3)
Heat: 23 (5) Spirit: 15 (5) Slash: 25

Skills
3 Soulrending
4 Parry
11 Flexible

Cap Increases
25 Dexterity
40 Hits
26 Strength
5 Constitution
4 Piety
5 Quickness

Other Bonuses
4 Spell Range
4 Style Damage
10 AF
10 Melee Damage
4 Magic Damage
10 Melee Combat Speed

Piece Listing
Chest
Name: Guard of Valor(Reaver)
Level: 51 Quality: 94
AF: Bonus:
Effect 1: 40 Hits
Effect 2: 18 Strength
Effect 3: 5 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 4: 15 Dexterity
Effect 5: 5 Dexterity Cap Increase
Effect 6: 4 Melee Damage
Effect 7: 4 Style Damage
Effect 8: 4 Spell Range
Effect 9: 4 Magic Damage
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 32.00

Arms
Name: Battler(Chain Tank)
Level: 51 Quality: 94
AF: Bonus:
Effect 1: 15 Dexterity
Effect 2: 22 Constitution
Effect 3: 22 Strength
Effect 4: 2 All Melee Weapon Skills
Effect 5: 6 Thrust
Effect 6: 6 Crush
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 73.33

Head
Imbue Points: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 9 Cold - 99 Polished Icy Shielding
Gem 2: 9 Thrust - 99 Polished Airy Shielding
Gem 3: 20 Hits - 99 Rough Blood Essence
Gem 4: 28 Quickness - 99 Perfect Airy Essence
Utility: 59.67

Legs
Name: Arcanium Legs of the Aggressor
Level: 51 Quality: 94
AF: Bonus:
Effect 1: 19 Strength
Effect 2: 3 All Melee Weapon Skills
Effect 3: 19 Dexterity
Effect 4: 10 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 5: 2 Melee Combat Speed
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 40.33

Hands
Name: Maddening Scalars (Tank)
Level: 51 Quality: 100
AF: Bonus:
Effect 1: 40 Hits
Effect 2: 15 Constitution
Effect 3: 15 Quickness
Effect 4: 3 Melee Combat Speed
Effect 5: 3 Melee Damage
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: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 22 Strength - 99 Precious Fiery Essence
Gem 2: 22 Constitution - 99 Precious Earthen Essence
Gem 3: 16 Quickness - 99 Polished Airy Essence
Gem 4: 25 Piety - 99 Flawless Watery Essence
Utility: 56.67

Right Hand
Name: Snakecharmers Weapon
Level: 51 Quality: 94
DPS: Bonus:
Effect 1: 3 Flexible
Effect 2: 4 Heat
Effect 3: 4 Cold
Effect 4: 4 Energy
Effect 5: 3 Melee Combat Speed
Effect 6: 4 Matter
Effect 7: 4 Body
Effect 8: 4 Spirit
Effect 9: 4 Melee Damage
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 63.00

Left Hand
Imbue Points: 37.0 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 3 Flexible - 99 Rough Molten Magma War Sigil
Gem 2: 22 Constitution - 99 Precious Earthen Essence
Gem 3: 25 Piety - 99 Flawless Watery Essence
Gem 4: 22 Quickness - 99 Precious Airy Essence
Utility: 61.00

Two Handed
Name: Malice Axe (1H)
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
Effect 8: 5 Fatigue
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 30.00

Neck
Name: Silia's Necklace
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 5 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 2: 5 Dexterity Cap Increase
Effect 3: 7 Slash
Effect 4: 7 Crush
Effect 5: 7 Body
Effect 6: 7 Matter
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 56.00

Cloak
Name: Harpy Feather Cloak
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 5 Melee Combat Speed
Effect 2: 6 Slash
Effect 3: 6 Crush
Effect 4: 6 Thrust
Effect 5: 4 Parry
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 56.00

Jewel
Name: Atlantis Tablet
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 15 Acuity
Effect 2: 3 All Magic Skills
Effect 3: 40 Hits
Effect 4: 10 AF
Effect 5: Empty
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 35.00

Belt
Name: Plaited Hair of Malamis
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 21 Strength
Effect 2: 21 Dexterity
Effect 3: 6 Dexterity Cap Increase
Effect 4: 7 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 5: 2 Melee Combat Speed
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 28.00

Right Ring
Name: Immolated Ring
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 15 Acuity
Effect 2: 15 Dexterity
Effect 3: 8 Energy
Effect 4: 8 Heat
Effect 5: 4 Acuity Cap Increase
Effect 6: 4 Dexterity Cap Increase
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 52.00

Left Ring
Name: Zahurs Ring
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 6 Body
Effect 2: 6 Energy
Effect 3: 6 Cold
Effect 4: 6 Matter
Effect 5: 6 Spirit
Effect 6: 60 Hits
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 75.00

Right Wrist
Name: Ebon Hide Bracer
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 6 Cold
Effect 2: 6 Body
Effect 3: 6 Heat
Effect 4: 6 Slash
Effect 5: 6 Matter
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 60.00

Left Wrist
Name: Ceremonial Bracer (Dex)
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 18 Dexterity
Effect 2: 40 Hits
Effect 3: 5 Dexterity Cap Increase
Effect 4: 40 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 5: 6 Slash
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 34.00

 

[Ocalinn]

hmm, can you post your PVE template with capped shield? need one for my reaver and as it wont be played much in rvr i dont need all that resist pierce etc

 

[Killswitch]

hmm, can you post your PVE template with capped shield? need one for my reaver and as it wont be played much in rvr i dont need all that resist pierce etc

Gawd...you'll have to let me see how awful it is first...I can't remember what the resists etc. are like

I'll see what I can do tho'

 

[waok`whips]

I've been trying to work out the math of a template with 100 pie, +11 sr, 100 qui, 75 dex/str/con +400 hits with AT, capped resists, I think its possible, and the items aint that hard to get, theyre just expensive if you buy em.

 

[Killswitch]

I've been trying to work out the math of a template with 100 pie, +11 sr, 100 qui, 75 dex/str/con +400 hits with AT, capped resists, I think its possible, and the items aint that hard to get, theyre just expensive if you buy em.

Sounds pretty nice...make sure you post it (or just PM it to me!) when you're done!!!

R34V3R-POWAH!!!