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Smite Cleric vs Heal Cleric.

atudayatuday Member, Alpha Two
in Cleric Archetype
Perhaps this is going to be shown when we have more advanced archetypes like the Templar. The idea is very simple, the cleric shouldn't just exist to heal others. They should be a major source of damage and a serious threat to life in PVP. We have the beginnings of this with the basic smite skill and some of the DOT effects the cleric can get. I would just like to see a clear way forward where I'm not going to be stuck in the back line.

If anyone has any builds in the current phase I would like to hear them.

Comments

  • SmileGurneySmileGurney Member, Alpha Two
    edited February 26
    I don't like how one dimensional cleric and few other archetype feel, but this looks like a design intention at this point. Some of this might be balance concerns, but those issues have been addressed through talent trees in other MMOs years ago. I don't think prospective cleric players should be expected to suffer through 25 levels before they open up different cleric based playstyles and gameplay variety.

    Anyway, "apparently" all archetypes are still missing a lot of abilities etc, so it is possible we will see some changes here, and we will be able to build more of a support cleric or damage dealing cleric class in the future.
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  • SaucissonSaucisson Member, Adventurer, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    edited April 13
    Yeah during the latest Cleric stream (but it's an old one by now) they said we would get more offensive abilities between 25 and 50.
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  • willsummonwillsummon Member, Alpha Two
    edited September 27
    I started a "Smite" Cleric. The two weapons I use is a two-hand sword for close cleave and a long bow for hard hitting range. I went with heavily armor.

    I am having a great time leveling this character.

    Went with Divine Infusion so during the battle it can be used to shorten judgement spell time.

    Smite is an instant cast at close range.

    Open with judgement then smite for conflagration.

    Upgraded mend keeps me alive. Especially mend used with a full upgraded Divine Flare which offer a damage shield, upgraded healing, damage enemies and silences enemies.

    Throwing in Consecrating Wave is nice.

    Upgrade Blessed Weapon keeps the mana flowing.

    All this with a two-handed sword for the cleave damage on multiple enemies with each swing makes for some nice dps and survivability.

    I look forward to seeing how a Templar will be. It might not be my main when the main game comes out. Though, a Templar will likely be a strong secondary.
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