PSA: Bariss does not "trivialize GW".
April 3, 2016 10:41PM
edited April 2016
I roll my eyes every time I see someone post this.
Yes, she makes GW easier, duh, she's a healer. Arguably the best for GW? Maybe, but probably tied with Luminara. They're different enough that they can co-exist. (Bariss being better for Sid, Lumi being better for HOT's and Lumi hits like a truck with her special).
But if you already have no issues clearing GW she's a hindrance not a 'trivialization' because she, as the forum so eloquently puts it, "hits like a wet noodle".
(Actual footage of Bariss' lightsaber.)
She's gonna heal and then... what? Stand there looking sexy (see avatar).
Personally I've always preferred JC/Lumi setup because JC has a short cooldown and decent damage, where as Lumi can ability block and crit for 9k+. I don't think I've failed a GW in the last two months (started in Feb).
That being said, if you prefer Bariss then go for it, she's got the penultimate way of getting past HI. But new players especially, do not see Bariss as this 'holy grail' of GW 'trivialization'.
(This is coming from a Bariss fan - see sig/PP)
Yes, she makes GW easier, duh, she's a healer. Arguably the best for GW? Maybe, but probably tied with Luminara. They're different enough that they can co-exist. (Bariss being better for Sid, Lumi being better for HOT's and Lumi hits like a truck with her special).
But if you already have no issues clearing GW she's a hindrance not a 'trivialization' because she, as the forum so eloquently puts it, "hits like a wet noodle".
(Actual footage of Bariss' lightsaber.)She's gonna heal and then... what? Stand there looking sexy (see avatar).
Personally I've always preferred JC/Lumi setup because JC has a short cooldown and decent damage, where as Lumi can ability block and crit for 9k+. I don't think I've failed a GW in the last two months (started in Feb).
That being said, if you prefer Bariss then go for it, she's got the penultimate way of getting past HI. But new players especially, do not see Bariss as this 'holy grail' of GW 'trivialization'.
(This is coming from a Bariss fan - see sig/PP)
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JC and RG just makes guest appearances when cooldowns are a problem.
You could, but in that example Bariss is overkill. For about 80% of GW you won't even need her and she could be replaced with another toon.
Of course, it's your choice how to do GW.
Lol Sid and Dooku can be a bit more problematic with that many jedi.
I personally prefer rebels + a healer for GW. Occasionally substitute daka or JC in. I don't even have Bariss and i clear quite regularly
@InternetSwag nice post, especially the Bariss lightsaber photos lol
This is pretty much what I do except JC is usually part of my main team. I sub in Bariss where necessary.
Yup, as I said in the OP, she's the best way to deal with HI.
She also heals the party some % of the time for her basic.
By no means does this trivialize GW. I find that this makes it easier in the earlier nodes not to have to trigger anyone else's heals that need 4 turns to reset.
By the end I usually have her on the bench though.
Basically people nuthug her as if she's a requirement, when she's not (and she's quite difficult to get especially as a new player so I don't want them going '**** how do I get this character when I'm only level 48?').
I used to run QG, GS,RP, Lumi, JC. But I kept losing JC because I left him at 4 star so I had to retreat too often. When Rey and RG got to 5 star Rey took the starting spot from JC and RG or JC go in to get through bad cooldown spots on Lumi.
Works much faster now. Probably 3 to 4 total retreats.
but in another side - not all so lucky to get Barris free and in-time. Lumi are easy to get.
what I wanna say? This two are near the same (if You havnt Sid in all gw-opponents parties - like I have) - try one which easer to get.
Penultimate: next to last
Oh gotcha, I thought they were saying those of us that use her are cheap or exploiting or something. I don't want to spend much time on GW, but I want to finish it each day. I sacrificed my arena rank for awhile to get her (and today) cb I'd rather have an easier GW each day.
She's not a must have, but she sure makes it easier!
Now that's a team
Woops.
Epic fail on my part.
You use QGJ as lead?
I do it for as long as I can until GW forces me to change.
It's amazing how effective Arena teams can be in GW. I usually end up taking 1-2 enemies and then just auto attack the rest till my CD's are refreshed.
Barriss (Lead)
Lumi
Ahsoka
Q.G.J.
Yoda
All max star, level and gear. It's extremely easy to finish with this group from start to end.
Loved the pool noodle sabers BTW.
I do think she has helped a lot, but I got her just before the latest GW adjustments. I do think that subbing her in saves me a lot of toons and restarts, but was finishing without her anyway.
Well yeah if you get Bariss early you are lucky and I'm jealous because 80 shards is...
Oh definitely, I'm never gonna say don't use her. She is awesome!
Lately I've made it just fine through GW using only Barriss as healer, and Ahsoka as secondary healer, spending half the time on the bench. You just need toons with plenty of HP. That makes Barriss' heal super effective.