Which stance do you prefer?

[Roaky Lamu]

When solo and in small groups. I've noticed that probably 90%+ of the hunters I see around are in strength stance. I'm a precision user myself, seems to suit my playstlye better.

[Therod]

With the trait Enduring precision, precision Stance is easily the best..

[Laha]

Stance i would have to go for the Endurance all the time work for me well for Laha

[Vargur]

At level 27, I tend to use Strength when solo, and Precision when in a group. The main reason for this change is to preserve power and reduce threat.

[Sabel]

As said with enduring precision stance i don't think you have much choice (my opinion ofcourse..) I have enough focus for nearly all fights and i rarely miss. I don't think i've ever been a big fan of strenth stance (solo or fellowship) as i miss far to often for my liking! I would only really switch it for Endurance stance for less threat in fellowships (if required).

[Sleek]

im lvl 30, solo and small group play is strength stance, in proper groups and instances I go for Endurance.

[SCM]

Strength for solo play and when i do get into fellowships with kin in a few more levels will use precision and swap to strength once mobs aggroed.

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[Gibbonici]

I use Strength Stance mainly for the slow on Quickshot when soloing or in a small group with other hunters. In all other fellowships I go Precision or Endurance depending on the level spread in the group.

[Votan12]

i switch between all three depending on the situation, solo strength, for groups it depends on the mobs we r up against....bosses would probably be endurance and for normal elites and signatures it would be precision (with enduring precision trait) so i can get high dmg abilities out quicker, but within reason, i wouldnt be wanting to draw too much aggro from the main tankers.

[Magroth]

Solo the strength stance is hard to beat. Being able to snare on the first arrow is great. Then you have more time to fire the following arrows.

For groups it's endurance all the way.

[zimoo]

Precision has been my stance of choice since I unlocked it with this character. Endurance has only ever been turned on once (that was an accident). I mainly fight monsters higher leveled than myself, so the extra hit chance is very useful.

Plus, if you add on the 'focus increases by 1 every 5 seconds in precision stance' and it's even more useful.

[Hyksos]

Of the two it has to be precision as although strength gives more damage, you seem to miss so many shots that that extra is cancelled out.

[GhostDog]

Strength when i solo, the 40% slow with Quick-Shot is rather nice. When in a group Endurance, so Power lasts longer and the threat is no problem.

[Mr C]

For solo and small groups strengh is great for the slowing of the mob on the initial pull with quick shot. After pulling with strengh stance on though, I tend to switch to precision for the increased hit chance. This is very usefull when fighting higher level mobs.

[CloakVai]

With the trait Enduring precision, precision Stance is easily the best..

I've been using precision exclusively since I've got it for soloing and now I have enduring precision I can't immagine ever changing it apart from switching to endurance if I'm grouped and getting too much agro.

[Sabel]

I don't no why Strenth is good for slow in the sense that barbed arrow slows which is always a better opener for me (since i can scourging blow as soon as mob gets to me) and if mob is next to you just low cut them.

[Mr C]

I don't no why Strenth is good for slow in the sense that barbed arrow slows which is always a better opener for me (since i can scourging blow as soon as mob gets to me) and if mob is next to you just low cut them.

The slowdown from strength/quick shot is quite a bit higher than from barbed arrow. Can't remember the exact figures of the top of my head but i think its 40% v 15%. When soloing I find this makes a huge difference as to how much damage you do before the mob reaches you. It would be boring if we all played the same way though, so if something works for you, stick wIth it! ;)

[Sabel]

The slowdown from strength/quick shot is quite a bit higher than from barbed arrow. Can't remember the exact figures of the top of my head but i think its 40% v 15%. When soloing I find this makes a huge difference as to how much damage you do before the mob reaches you. It would be boring if we all played the same way though, so if something works for you, stick wIth it! ;)

Ah i see, i wasn't suggesting all should not use it i was just wondering why, now i know! thanks.

[Kreen]

Ah i see, i wasn't suggesting all should not use it i was just wondering why, now i know! thanks.

On top of that, using any dot such as barbed arrow with a trap out will mean the mob breaks the trap on the next tick. Quick shot with strength is a much better snare, 2 quick shots from max range and you can get in a swift arrow and a pentrating shot before the mob reaches you.

I personally switch between my precision and strength stances depending on the circumstance. Strength is good for solo if mob same or lower level than you - great for grinding mobs for hides or traits for example, its also great if you get out of your depth and need to run, use low cut on 2 and strength with quick shot on the third and you can escape from 3 mobs if you get swamped.

Precision is excellent in a group or if you are soloing mobs much higher level than you.

There is not a single answer, which is the best to use is situational and it is this that separates the good hunters from the pack ;)

[Bell of Eternity]

When soloing hunter, I always use strength stance. That 40% slowdown with opening shot is just too good to pass. Add a trap to that, and there's a good chance the mob won't get a single swipe at you before dying. I acquired precision only recently, but it seems better suited to fellowship play when I know I'm backed up by a competent bard to keep me alive and/or a guardian to keep the aggro in check.

[Mr C]

There is not a single answer, which is the best to use is situational and it is this that separates the good hunters from the pack ;)

Wise words indeed!

[Ceriad]

No-one has mentioned choice of weapon in this thread (unless I missed it). With a Crossbow the damage is huge already. Using precision with precise stance means you can rinse and repeat specials pretty much at will, this outweighs the damage bonus from strength considerably. Sometimes use endurance when farming but generally find its safer to stick with precision and use beneath notice if theres a mob within that iify range of the node. Didnt know that quickshot/strength had a slowing affect, so will try opening with that when working as a pair with a melee partner, and switching to precision after first shot, solo I use traps for higher level non-beasts and shout on beasts, slowing effect from strength then switching to precision would work well with both of these, especially for taking on multiples. Thanks for the thread, if the switching is slick this may change my playstyle considerably.

[Larinson]

I used to use strength all the time, these days I use Precision due to the focus boost when I'm soloing, or doing minor quests in a fellowship. For big fellowship quests, it is endurance all the way. The reduction in power loss from endurance is blissful.

[OMWiener]

I use precision mostly and have never used strength anymore since i got it. For longer battles i tend to use Endurance, but the focus is a problem.

When doin a hard battle, i am mostly assigned to guard the ministrel a bit (together with a champion) However when in endurance, my focus might not be big enough to take aggro from the ministrel. Secondly i've got a bow which has a slight chance of takin power from the mob, makin endurance less important. Thirdly when in precision stance i do off course control damage output to control aggro

[Larinson]

If you need to grab aggro then a swift change to Strength can sometimes do the trick. Or if you are in endurance, a change to Precision.

Gaining focus in combat, with Endurance on, isn't too much of a problem. Quick shots work a treat - especially if you have the reduction on Penetrating Shot to make it need only 2 focus points.

[HardOnails]

If you need to grab aggro then a swift change to Strength can sometimes do the trick. Or if you are in endurance, a change to Precision.

Gaining focus in combat, with Endurance on, isn't too much of a problem. Quick shots work a treat - especially if you have the reduction on Penetrating Shot to make it need only 2 focus points.


precision stance and nothing else, allways having focus for penetrating shot spaming (its used every single time the timer resets which is impossible in any other stance), merciful shot, rain of arrows and rain of thorns makes any other stance redundant at 50

the bonus dps u get from str stance is completly compenstated for by the extra misses, evades etc so over 1000 shots theres almost no benefit

i have fort black ash xbow and 396 agil and 99.9% never pull agro from the tank so i dont bother with endurance stance either