Hey guys. I waited a long time to get this skill and once I got it, I was a little bit disappointed. I've gained 2 levels and 10aa since level 55, but I've always been a bit unsatisfied with stance #7. For those of you who don't know, stance #7 is:
(7) Flurry of Shots [Level 55] <Shoot Twice per Round until Exhausted>
Here is a brief timeline of me using this stance:
STANCE USED
01:30:41
EXHAUSTED
01:30:55
NO LONGER EXHAUSTED
01:41:34
STAMINA FULLY RECOVERED (WHILE STANDING)
01:48:45
As you can see, the stance only lasts 14 seconds. So for 14 seconds (in my case, 3 shots with a kedgemetal crossbow) I double my dps. After that, I am completely exhausted and for a little over 10 minutes I can't change stances or even jump. Furthermore, in an xp grind environment in which I don't have the option of sitting, it takes an additional 7 minutes to fully regain my stamina (no regen buffs).
I'm bringing this to everyone's attention to see if a class imbalance would result from tweaking this skill. Ultimately, I would love if the recovery period was shortened on this or if the duration was increased to something worthy of waiting 15+ minutes for full stamina because imo it's not even practical while I'm bow kiting or grouping. I just stay in aggressive stance the whole time.
A short time ago I noticed a developer was altering the recovery time because i was no longer exhausted after only a minute and a half and I thought it was terrific. But I see now that it was changed back. So let me know what everyone thinks please. Thanks!
(7) Flurry of Shots [Level 55] <Shoot Twice per Round until Exhausted>
Here is a brief timeline of me using this stance:
STANCE USED
01:30:41
EXHAUSTED
01:30:55
NO LONGER EXHAUSTED
01:41:34
STAMINA FULLY RECOVERED (WHILE STANDING)
01:48:45
As you can see, the stance only lasts 14 seconds. So for 14 seconds (in my case, 3 shots with a kedgemetal crossbow) I double my dps. After that, I am completely exhausted and for a little over 10 minutes I can't change stances or even jump. Furthermore, in an xp grind environment in which I don't have the option of sitting, it takes an additional 7 minutes to fully regain my stamina (no regen buffs).
I'm bringing this to everyone's attention to see if a class imbalance would result from tweaking this skill. Ultimately, I would love if the recovery period was shortened on this or if the duration was increased to something worthy of waiting 15+ minutes for full stamina because imo it's not even practical while I'm bow kiting or grouping. I just stay in aggressive stance the whole time.
A short time ago I noticed a developer was altering the recovery time because i was no longer exhausted after only a minute and a half and I thought it was terrific. But I see now that it was changed back. So let me know what everyone thinks please. Thanks!