What zones can a bard reasonably 1v1 solo in using primarily melee?

[Loadsamoney]

Originally Posted by Legidias [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Up to you, bud. Regardless of whether you like lull or not though, to your original question about melee'ing stuff, it wont help you nearly as much as AC, HP, or str would once you're duking it out.

(Id upgrade your weaps a little bit if thats really what you want to do. Your max DPS will be having melee out, like breath of harmony or other >0.5 ratio weaps, while casting non-dots, and then switching to instrument right as dots land)

Symphonic Saber isn't a good weapon? It's 11/23. CSS is 12/24.

My argument for BoH is that it doesn't proc until 50...but then that negates the argument for using Symphonic Saber too. Heh.

Maybe CSS and Jagged Blade of Mourning?

[Keebz]

Wanted to second CHA being only useful for Lull, which you only need if you want to. If you avoid really tightly packed dungeons, you'll be fine, especially given you have access to charm and mez which go a long way themselves.

For armor, just gear like you would a warrior, with the bonus int and cha aren't completely useless stats. For weapons I suggest Guardian Mace and Breath of Harmony.

As for zones to 1v1 tank and spank, somewhere outdoors in the old world is probably best, as velious and kunark mobs hit a lot harder. Indoor dungeons are probably find too if you're up for a bit of a challenge.

[Loadsamoney]

Originally Posted by Keebz [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Wanted to second CHA being only useful for Lull, which you only need if you want to. If you avoid really tightly packed dungeons, you'll be fine, especially given you have access to charm and mez which go a long way themselves.

For armor, just gear like you would a warrior, with the bonus int and cha aren't completely useless stats. For weapons I suggest Guardian Mace and Breath of Harmony.

As for zones to 1v1 tank and spank, somewhere outdoors in the old world is probably best, as velious and kunark mobs hit a lot harder. Indoor dungeons are probably find too if you're up for a bit of a challenge.

It was a mistake leaving High Keep at 37, some of the Guards were still good experience. That zone is just frustrating sometimes because of how overcamped it can get.