Templars in PvP.

[Raivyn]

Scary big red writing: Read first post fully before replying.

Today i had my arse handed to me in PvP, i did not complain infact i laughed about it.

I suggest you all do the same because you should all know what your signing up to when picking to play a Templar.

Im only at level 20 so i don't know later PvP but i think we get some decent abilitys later (The pull) so just hold out for that and remember we play support more than assault.

[Kichiro]

I know alot of people always come and say "I don't have any problems in PvP" but honestly i don't except against higher levels and obviously getting ganked (which sometimes still takes em awhile), Clerics, and sometimes Sorcerers if they catch me first.

Once you get to a higher level 25+ you'll start to see better results with the right manastone build. Just be patient and don't give up because 30+ you'll be kicking butt solo and group... once again depending on your build.

However we do shine more in group PvP. Even with the failure rate of Stunning Strike your group will love you for it. We are also really good for giving that "Brick Wall" feeling to the enemy while in mass PvP

[mikes]

In my opinion, Templars are one the weakest class at level 20 (along with the Ranger and Assassin), you just don't have your critical skills. Templars really start shining around the high 30's when they get their stigmas, skills, and equipment.

[Shocks]

Wait till endgame before saying crap bout a class...
They're beasts in 1v1 PvP, but become meatshields for mass pvp. Deathgrip FTW plz

[Delta]

what did you expect in rolling a tank class? It's not for everybody; you really have to love what you're doing to enjoy playing a templar.

[Raivyn]

Originally Posted by Shocks

Wait till endgame before saying crap bout a class...
They're beasts in 1v1 PvP, but become meatshields for mass pvp. Deathgrip FTW plz

Originally Posted by Delta

what did you expect in rolling a tank class? It's not for everybody; you really have to love what you're doing to enjoy playing a templar.

These guys didn't read my post.

I said i knew what i signed up for and they aren't gonna be the most powerful in PvP so i laughed when i got slaughtered.

I love playing Templar, its a great class to play if you have the right mindset and i have that tanking mindset.

Id go as far as saying Templars are the best tank class in any game ive ever played.

[Mizarus]

Originally Posted by Raivyn

These guys didn't read my post.

I said i knew what i signed up for and they aren't gonna be the most powerful in PvP so i laughed when i got slaughtered.

I love playing Templar, its a great class to play if you have the right mindset and i have that tanking mindset.

Id go as far as saying Templars are the best tank class in any game ive ever played.

Accualty Templars are one of the best late game PvP solo and group classes, being able to pull enemies and endure a lot of punishment you can take pretty much any class head on.
you can become immune to moviment rescritment spells which is an amazing skill, very nice stuns, and consistent damage.
People who are playng on Caion are even sayng that Templars are the #1 class on the Nerf list

yes you dont dish out much damage, but Templars are an pretty solid PvP class, just read around this forums, the only down side is that its expensive to remain competitive trough out all Levels since you need a full crit build, but still
i will probly play a templar and i dont excpect to stomp everyone i come across, i just want to be able to outlast my oponnent, and help out my groups in ganks.

[Moonlight Shadow]

It's been said in other threads but I'll mention it here too for those that are curious about templars for PvP.

Templars at end-game have:

-a couple pull skills that slow the targets
-they can get an AoE fear that slows targets
-they have massive defense and good magic defense with high health
-they can absorb damage for their party members
-they can paralyze targets on chance on hit with an enchant
-they get a run speed buff
-they can reduce damage they take from players specifically
-they get a skill that does massive damage on fortress doors specifically
-they can get skills that remove and/or reduce the chances of being crowd controlled
-they get debuffs and one that can knock people out of stealth if they're too close when it's used
-they get some heals that have long cool downs

I think that's about it unless someone wants to add to my wall of text.

[RandomMask]

I foresee alot of PvPvE for myself when playing my Templar, I plan on doing alot of Raiding as well as PvP, which is the reason I am planing Temp over Glad. Thanks for the heads up about mid/low level pvp ^_^.

Hows leveling working for ya though?

[Mizarus]

Originally Posted by Moonlight Shadow

It's been said in other threads but I'll mention it here too for those that are curious about templars for PvP.

Templars at end-game have:

-a couple pull skills that slow the targets
-they can get an AoE fear that slows targets
-they have massive defense and good magic defense with high health
-they can absorb damage for their party members
-they can paralyze targets on chance on hit with an enchant
-they get a run speed buff
-they can reduce damage they take from players specifically
-they get a skill that does massive damage on fortress doors specifically
-they can get skills that remove and/or reduce the chances of being crowd controlled
-they get debuffs and one that can knock people out of stealth if they're too close when it's used
-they get some heals that have long cool downs

I think that's about it unless someone wants to add to my wall of text.

i would just add extendeble weapons, since it should be an awsome anti-kiting tool, since you comented on the paralysis godstone i think that should be included aswell

[Inambour]

Originally Posted by RandomMask

Hows leveling working for ya though?

Non stop leveling from 13->max level
(self absorb shield + self heal every 3 min is more than enough on even lvl mobs or +1/-1).
Unless you need to sleep ...

[AlexMeister]

Until your crit reaches 400 you're a garbage pvp class, simple as that. Oh and even at 400 clerics will steal eat you alive, so just an fyi. But until lvl 25-30 and 400 crit, welcome to the world of mediocrity. Oh on the NA servers, you won't see 400 crit ti'll 40 i suspect. Simply won't be +12-15 crit stones around. So, on the NA servers, we'll all enjoy being a garbage pk class for 40 lvl's.

[RandomMask]

Originally Posted by Inambour

Non stop leveling from 13->max level
(self absorb shield + self heal every 3 min is more than enough on even lvl mobs or +1/-1).
Unless you need to sleep ...

Good to hear.

Sleep is for the weak

[Shocks]

Sounds like you're QQing more than just talking bout how you got your *** handed over to you.

[Raivyn]

Originally Posted by Shocks

Sounds like you're QQing more than just talking bout how you got your *** handed over to you.

Whatever you say, pretty sure i know what im talking about.

Also its not called deathgrip.