Best of the Best - Strikers.

[Kzach]

This is the one I have been dreading. I just know the poopy-head ranger is going to win. My beloved rouge will probably come third, after the barbarian. Such a cruel, cruel world.

Also, there's 21 options which makes it a pain to organise.

 

[Flipguarder]

No, the ranger doesn't win, because it's just too easy. The Censure of Unity Avenger gets my pick for overall fun and effectiveness.

 

[Mentat55]

I think rogues are awesome, though this is based primarily on a reading of the class and its powers, rather than seeing them in play. I also like the flavor of warlocks (especially fey and starlocks), and I really like the barbarian's rage powers. Monks (with their full disciplines) and avengers are cool, too. I think sorcerers fall kind of flat, though they are insanely good at spreading their striker damage over multiple targets.

But the best striker I've seen in action is a dragonborn ranger with the stormwarden PP, Scimitar Dance, and the Wintertouched/Lasting Frost/frost weapon combo.

I'd probably have to go two-blade ranger, rogue, and warlock (the warlock mainly because of their interesting status effects, mobility, and overall coolness), in that order.

 

[Mr. Wilson]

For pure dpr, I gotta go with the 2 weapon Ranger.

Barbarians are scary sights to behold on the map, but are rather fragile.

That said, if I was playing a striker, I'd choose a Star Lock or Avenger just because I love the flavor.

 

[ObsidianCrane]

How are you defning "Best"?

The different classes do different things well, and DPS is arguable in many cases and often only goes in certain ways because people do not always conceptually understand how some of the classes even work.

 

[ObsidianCrane]

*double post*

 

[SigmaX0]

Barbarians fragile? My Goliath Rageblood is tougher than most defenders, and certainly tougher than any striker!

He does have low defenses, but tons of HP, surges, temp HP and damage resistance.

 

[Mustrum_Ridcully]

How are you defning "Best"?

The different classes do different things well, and DPS is arguable in many cases and often only goes in certain ways because people do not always conceptually understand how some of the classes even work.

I don't think it matters how he defines it. What's best to you?

I love the Warlock for his flavor, but he is not a very "strong" Striker.
I think the Rogue is one of the best. The Rogues combat style is very appealing to me. Lots of movement on the battlefield, and all that sneaking around...
I also love the Avenger.

I think I'll pick Rogue overall. But having to decide for one build is... difficult. I like Brutal Scoundrel and Artful Dodger a lot. Ruthless Ruffian less so.

 

[Blackbrrd]

Barbarians fragile? My Goliath Rageblood is tougher than most defenders, and certainly tougher than any striker!

He does have low defenses, but tons of HP, surges, temp HP and damage resistance.

Yeah, or you can do a Half-Orc with 18 starting str/dex.

The barbarian in our party doubles as tank. He gets temp hp every time he kills something, and when he gets bloodied for the first time. He has very good base hp too.

I went for the rageblood barbarian, but that is coloured by the player who has the character, because he rolls a lot of 20's so he goes on a rampage nearly every encounter.

 

[DracoSuave]

It depends.

If all you care about is Moar Damage, then an archery ranger is the Best Striker (TM). It's also the best defender, leader, and controller, because it does the most Moar Damage (TM).

If you care about mobile destruction of an enemy, that's different.

Personally I like the idea of a Goliath Warlock.

Arcane Implement Proficiency: Staff, Goliath Greatweapon GO!