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NOTE: This page is as-of TSO, and has not been updated for Sentinel's Fate
Brawler Lines[]
General Observations[]
- NOTE: Going bare-handed is no longer a viable option for brawlers. This page now reflects that.
Strength Line (Tiger Sifu)[]
- Pressure Point - Unblockable melee attack that debuffs versus crushing, which is most of our weapons, including the epic.
- Relentless Punches - Increases double-attack chance. Nice if you're going for dps.
- Claw Reversal - With 8 points, it's gives you a 5% increased chance to riposte. Great for tanking.
- Chi - A great DPS single-target ability. +50 dps, and it basically allows you to go through 2 full CA rotations in place of one.
Agility Line (Monkey Guru)[]
- Baton Flurry - An attack/debuff that debuffs mob recovery speed (not recast speed!) and buffs yours.
- Ambidexterity - A great passive buff that decreases all your reuse timers. 12% reduction with 8 points. Pretty much a must have no matter your spec.
- Monkey Dodge - Meh. With 8 points, this increases defense by 4, which is around 1% more avoidance.
- Altruism - An ability that causes someone to FD instead of dying. Useful in some situations (duoing, or if your raid tank likes it... some don't).
Stamina Line (Mantis Master)[]
If you're not PvPing, don't bother putting points in this line.
- Mantis Star - A ranged attack (uses your throwing weapons) that debuffs stamina.
- Mantis Bolt - A passive piercing damage single-target proc that only procs from auto-attacks. 24% chance to proc with 8 points.
- Deflecting Pincers - +deflection. It would be great for tanking if the rest of the line wasn't garbage.
- Mantis Leap - Teleports you up to 30 meters to your target and the next attack will be a critical. Useful for PvP.
Wisdom Line (Crane Sensei)[]
The Wisdom line adds more tools for group combat to the brawler toolkit.
- Crane Sweep - AOE melee attack with knockdown. Another blue CA for us. More points increases damage and knockdown duration.
- Crane Twirl - Toggleable AOE damage proc. Procs on any melee attack (Auto-attack or CA). More points increases damage and proc chance. Ok for group dps.
- Crane Growth - Increases max health by 0.5% per point, 4% with 8 points spent. Great for tanking.
- Crane Flock - For 16 seconds, you will double-attack every time, and your auto-attack will become frontal aoe. Handy for aoe tanking/dps.
Intelligence Line (Eagle Expert)[]
- Eagle Spin - Does some damage, turns enemy around, and roots them in place. The turn-around effect last long enough to get maybe 2 Combat Art attacks in. Great for solo/dps.
- Eagle's Fury - With 8 points, increases melee critical hit chance by 18.1%. This includes Combat Arts, so it's an across the board increase. Great for dps.
- Eagle's Talon - With 8 points, increases parry by 16.8, which is around 2.52% more avoidance. Good for tanking.
- Eagle's Shriek - Generally useless for group tanking, only marginal when soloing. When below 30% health, you get +75% melee crits, and some increased mitigation.
DPS Builds[]
Single-target Oriented[]
- Str - 4/8/8/2/2 (double attack, Chi)
- Agi - 4/4/8 (reuse speed)
- Wis - 4/4/5 (aoe proc)
- Int - 4/4/8 (melee crit)
Group Oriented, emphasis on Melee Crit[]
Swap Str and Int numbers as needed depending on gear.
- Str - 4/4/5 (double attack)
- Agi - 4/4/8 (reuse speed)
- Wis - 4/8/8/2/2 (aoe proc, Crane Flock)
- Int - 4/4/8 (melee crit)
Tank Builds[]
Riposte, HP[]
- Str - 4/4/8/8 (DA, riposte)
- Agi - 4/4/8 (reuse)
- Wis - 4/7/8/8/2 (aoe proc, max hp, Crane Flock)
PvP Build[]
- Agi - 4/4/8 (reuse speed)
- Sta - 4/4/8/8/2
- Int - 4/4/8/8