I got a few questions about PvM Assassin's charge-up skills and finishing moves:
1. Dragon Talon seems to be mostly prized for it's ability to hit extremely quickly, which is great for applying various debuffs/effects.
However is there any point in using Dragon Talon if i do not have those powerful effects (like crushing blows)?
It always seems to do very little damage compared to Dragon Claws - even with the highest damage boots i can find?!
2. I know that using Tiger Strike together with Cobra Strike will both increase the damage of the finisher move AND provide much greater life/mana steal because the finisher did more damage (thanks to Tiger Strike).
But how do Tiger Strike or Cobra Strike interact with Fists of Fire and Claws of Thunder charge-up skills?
Will Tiger Strike buff up the damage of Fists of Fire when used together on a single finishing move?
Will Cobra Strike turn the damage of Fists of Fire into life/mana when used together on a single finishing move?
3. I know Dragon Flight is often used as a "1 point skill" just for the flying.
However is the damage of Dragon Flight (when maxed and geared for it) anywhere comparable to Dragon Talon or Dragon Claws?
4. What is the exact purpose of Dragon Tail?
I never found a build that suggests using it, and i read that is has very bad interactions against mobs that are resistant to physical and/or fire.
Can Dragon Tail actually do comparable damage to other finishing moves?
Are there any situations where Dragon Tail's damage is worth investing skill points into?
5. If i am going for the Fists of Flame + Claws of Thunder + Phoenix Strike build am i better off using dual claws - or one claw + shield?
Also, when going for the above mentioned fire/thunder/phoenix build, is it better to use a "normal attack" or a "finisher move" to launch the charges?
Is there a finisher move that is especially good for the fire/thunder/phoenix build?
How do dual claws+Dragon Claw compare against the "kicking" assassins?
Do "kicking" assassins prefer to also wear dual claws, or do they go for the shield+1handed - or perhaps even a 2handed?
1. Dragon Talon seems to be mostly prized for it's ability to hit extremely quickly, which is great for applying various debuffs/effects.
However is there any point in using Dragon Talon if i do not have those powerful effects (like crushing blows)?
It always seems to do very little damage compared to Dragon Claws - even with the highest damage boots i can find?!
2. I know that using Tiger Strike together with Cobra Strike will both increase the damage of the finisher move AND provide much greater life/mana steal because the finisher did more damage (thanks to Tiger Strike).
But how do Tiger Strike or Cobra Strike interact with Fists of Fire and Claws of Thunder charge-up skills?
Will Tiger Strike buff up the damage of Fists of Fire when used together on a single finishing move?
Will Cobra Strike turn the damage of Fists of Fire into life/mana when used together on a single finishing move?
3. I know Dragon Flight is often used as a "1 point skill" just for the flying.
However is the damage of Dragon Flight (when maxed and geared for it) anywhere comparable to Dragon Talon or Dragon Claws?
4. What is the exact purpose of Dragon Tail?
I never found a build that suggests using it, and i read that is has very bad interactions against mobs that are resistant to physical and/or fire.
Can Dragon Tail actually do comparable damage to other finishing moves?
Are there any situations where Dragon Tail's damage is worth investing skill points into?
5. If i am going for the Fists of Flame + Claws of Thunder + Phoenix Strike build am i better off using dual claws - or one claw + shield?
Also, when going for the above mentioned fire/thunder/phoenix build, is it better to use a "normal attack" or a "finisher move" to launch the charges?
Is there a finisher move that is especially good for the fire/thunder/phoenix build?
How do dual claws+Dragon Claw compare against the "kicking" assassins?
Do "kicking" assassins prefer to also wear dual claws, or do they go for the shield+1handed - or perhaps even a 2handed?
Thank you for reading and helping out