Arena notes

Arena Preparation
Originally uploaded by swiftmend

I cannot really call myself an Arena veteran yet, as I have only play a few dozen matches. But there are some general issues that I've noticed.

One thing is stealth. When ever both teams are involved in stealth, it is quite usual for the first team that looses that advantage to also end up loosing the round. Maybe your healer (that's me!) has to pop out of Prowl to lay down some healing love, or maybe your opponent fins where your Rogue is lurking... the result seems to be chaos and mayhem all alike.

Silences are also of vital importance. Cycloning a target at the right time can have just as devastating effects as myself getting Silenced. When done at the right time... especially when playing with a Warrior that loves to Execute... it can really turn the tide.

I have to say, after coming across another Druid/Warrior combo, that I can understand why people fuss about it being overpowered. We were at a major gear disadvantage in the fight, and thus did not really stand much of a chance, but it was a great motivator to see how immensly powerful the combination can be once properly geared.

Arena Recipe: add one Warrior

Yesterday one of my RL mates (who has also played the game since 2005) transferred his lvl 54 Warrior to the same Realm where my Druid is, and he is coming over so that we can boost his toon proper. The aim is that by this time tomorrow, he will be level 60+

The big idea here, of course, is that Warrior is just about the most ideal companion for me, and he will suit the 3vs3 team with our Mage as well. But I have to say, the thing I am most looking forward to is getting to do some 2vs2 fights with him, basically just outlasting pretty much anything the opponents can throw at us. Well, after we've got our act together, that is.

A lot of work to be done, still. But atleast now the foundation should be well in order, and we can start laying down the bricks and mortar to build up our team.