Im creating this thread because I believe we all know of 1 or more class tomes that could be different and dont offer any real benefits to the class. My input is the Third Bard Class Tome.
I know I am not the only bard that feels like Quiet Reflection needs to get changed in some way, and I would like to use this post to get some of my ideas for a better third class tome for bards that will effect not only themselves, but their group/raid too, as the bard is supposed to be a beneficial/utility class, i feel this tome needs to match that.
Reflection of Sound - Through practice and talent, the Bard has perfected his art of music allowing his music to bounce off surfaces and reach the ears of his allies over vast distances. Likewise, the Bard is now able to hit enemies with detrimental cords from father away.
rank 1: Increase beneficial song range by x%, detrimental by x%
rank 2: Increase beneficial song range by x%, detrimental by x%
rank 3: Increase beneficial song range by x%, detrimental by x%
rank 4: Increase beneficial song range by x%, detrimental by x%
NOTE - This tome allows the Bard and his allies to benefit, as a lot of bard songs still have a short range even with the Bard AA and bards do not benefit from Range Inc items. I feel there should be a bigger increase from the Ranks 1-2 tomes and 3-4 just from how hard/tedious it might be to finally get one's rank 3/4 class tomes. This is by far my best idea for a new 3rd class tome for bards.
Symphony Of Battle - Notes begin to pour from the bard as he plays a Capriccio that invigorates all nearby allies making them strike harder and faster for a short period of time.
rank 1: The bard gains a new stance, Symphony of Battle, that when used will empower his allies to have increased critical hit(x%)/blast(x%), and increase attack speed by x% (v2) and increased casting speed by x%, this stance lasts 10 seconds and exhausts the bard for 30 minutes.
rank 2: increased critical hit(x%)/blast(x%), and increase attack speed by x% (v2) and increased casting speed by x%, this stance lasts 12 seconds and exhausts the bard for 26 minutes.
rank 3: increased critical hit(x%)/blast(x%), and increase attack speed by x% (v2) and increased casting speed by x%, this stance lasts 15 seconds and exhausts the bard for 20 minutes.
rank 4: increased critical hit(x%)/blast(x%), and increase attack speed by x% (v2) and increased casting speed by x%, this stance lasts 20 seconds and exhausts the bard for 15 minutes.
NOTE - This one is a little more overpowered in my opinion, but is intended to be be a mini vah back that is no where near as strong. I like the idea of gaining a stance that will allow the bard to sacrifice his stamina, but similar to a warrior or monk, I think it should use up about 80% of the bards stamina and not be usable any lower, as this is just an idea, I dont even know if such a stance is possible. if possible, add in a mana drain when this stance is used also. depletes remaining mana.
I'd love to hear other ideas from bards about how to make their third class tome more beneficial to everyone than just the bard.
I know I am not the only bard that feels like Quiet Reflection needs to get changed in some way, and I would like to use this post to get some of my ideas for a better third class tome for bards that will effect not only themselves, but their group/raid too, as the bard is supposed to be a beneficial/utility class, i feel this tome needs to match that.
Reflection of Sound - Through practice and talent, the Bard has perfected his art of music allowing his music to bounce off surfaces and reach the ears of his allies over vast distances. Likewise, the Bard is now able to hit enemies with detrimental cords from father away.
rank 1: Increase beneficial song range by x%, detrimental by x%
rank 2: Increase beneficial song range by x%, detrimental by x%
rank 3: Increase beneficial song range by x%, detrimental by x%
rank 4: Increase beneficial song range by x%, detrimental by x%
NOTE - This tome allows the Bard and his allies to benefit, as a lot of bard songs still have a short range even with the Bard AA and bards do not benefit from Range Inc items. I feel there should be a bigger increase from the Ranks 1-2 tomes and 3-4 just from how hard/tedious it might be to finally get one's rank 3/4 class tomes. This is by far my best idea for a new 3rd class tome for bards.
Symphony Of Battle - Notes begin to pour from the bard as he plays a Capriccio that invigorates all nearby allies making them strike harder and faster for a short period of time.
rank 1: The bard gains a new stance, Symphony of Battle, that when used will empower his allies to have increased critical hit(x%)/blast(x%), and increase attack speed by x% (v2) and increased casting speed by x%, this stance lasts 10 seconds and exhausts the bard for 30 minutes.
rank 2: increased critical hit(x%)/blast(x%), and increase attack speed by x% (v2) and increased casting speed by x%, this stance lasts 12 seconds and exhausts the bard for 26 minutes.
rank 3: increased critical hit(x%)/blast(x%), and increase attack speed by x% (v2) and increased casting speed by x%, this stance lasts 15 seconds and exhausts the bard for 20 minutes.
rank 4: increased critical hit(x%)/blast(x%), and increase attack speed by x% (v2) and increased casting speed by x%, this stance lasts 20 seconds and exhausts the bard for 15 minutes.
NOTE - This one is a little more overpowered in my opinion, but is intended to be be a mini vah back that is no where near as strong. I like the idea of gaining a stance that will allow the bard to sacrifice his stamina, but similar to a warrior or monk, I think it should use up about 80% of the bards stamina and not be usable any lower, as this is just an idea, I dont even know if such a stance is possible. if possible, add in a mana drain when this stance is used also. depletes remaining mana.
I'd love to hear other ideas from bards about how to make their third class tome more beneficial to everyone than just the bard.
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