RGMercs Lua Edition: FAQ - SHD Class

RGMercs Lua Edition: FAQ - SHD Class

RGMercs Lua Edition: FAQ - SHD Class

Why do we only use Voice of Thule, and not the aggro spells?

• Answer:

 Very high refresh times paired with low gem slots and low aggro increase %'s are why we wait for the AA. They can be manually cast, if desired.

• Settings Used:

 UseVoT

Why is my Shadow Knight not using a 2Hand?

• Answer:

 Make sure you have [UseBandolier] enabled in your class settings. You must also have Bandolier entries named "Shield" and "2Hand" to use this function.

• Settings Used:

 Equip2Hand

What Vet AA's does SHD use?

• Answer:

 If Use Vet AA is enabled, Intensity of the Resolute will be used on burns and Armor of Experience will be used in emergencies.

• Settings Used:

 DoVetAA

What the heck is a chest click?

• Answer:

 Most classes have useful abilities on their equipped chest after level 75 or so. The SHD's is generally a healing tool (a lifetapping pet).

• Settings Used:

 DoChestClick

Why is my Shadow Knight not using AE Taunt Spells?

• Answer:

 Make sure you have [AETauntSpell] enabled in your class settings. You will also want to adjust your [AETauntAA] options (Never, Until Explosions (AA Taunts) are available, Always) And set [AETauntCnt] settings to match your current needs.

• Settings Used:

 AETauntSpell

Why do we treat the Explosions the same? One is targeted, one is PBAE

• Answer:

 There are currently no scripted conditions where Hatred would be used at long range, thus, for ease of use, we can treat them similarly.

• Settings Used:

 AETauntAA

Why is my Shadow Knight Not using Terror Taunts?

• Answer:

 By default, terrors won't be used once the "For Power" line is available. This can be adjusted on the Hate Tool tab.

• Settings Used:

 DoTerror

I've set the option to always use Terrors, why is For Power still being memorized?

• Answer:

 You must also disable its use in the Hate Tools Tab (Use For Power)

• Settings Used:

 DoForPower

Why don't we use AE taunts on single targets?

• Answer:

 AE taunts are configured to only be used if a target has less than 100% hate on you, at whatever count you configure, so abilities with similar conditions may be used instead.

• Settings Used:

 AETauntCnt

Why is my Shadow Knight Not using Thought Leech?

• Answer:

 Make sure you have [DoThoughtLeech] enabled in your class settings. Option: On critically low mana - will Only use when you are Crittically low on Mana, Option: As DD during burns - will use as a DD during burn phases, Option: For Mana or DD - will use for Mana or DD, depending on your current needs.

• Settings Used:

 DoThoughtLeech

Can you better explain the AE Taunt Safety Check?

• Answer:

 If the option is enabled, the script will use various checks to determine if a non-hostile or not-aggroed NPC is present and avoid use of the taunt. Unfortunately, the script currently does not discern whether an NPC is (un)attackable, so at times this may lead to the taunt not being used when it is safe to do so.

• Settings Used:

 SafeAETaunt

What are the Defensive Discs and what order are they triggered in when the Disc Count is met?

• Answer:

 Carapace, Mantle, Guardian, Unholy Aura, in that order. Note some may also be used preemptively on named, or in emergencies.

• Settings Used:

 DiscCount

Why is my Shadow Knight not using Dynamic Weapon Swapping?

• Answer:

 Make sure you have [UseBandolier] enabled in your class settings. You must also have Bandolier entries named "Shield" and "2Hand" to use this function.

• Settings Used:

 UseBandolier

Why would someone want to disable Dicho Taps at all?

• Answer:

 Also a question that I am unsure of the answer to. Drop in to Discord and let me know!

• Settings Used:

 DoDicho

Why is my Shadow Knight not clicking his charm?

• Answer:

 Charm clicks won't happen if you are in combat.

• Settings Used:

 DoCharmClick

Why is my Shadow Knight not using Dicho on cooldown for more DPS?

• Answer:

 The default HP% to begin using Dicho is set to only use them if the SHD could benefit from the healing and can be adjusted.

• Settings Used:

 StartDicho

Why would someone want to disable Dire Taps at all?

• Answer:

 Now that I think about it... I'm not quite sure.

• Settings Used:

 DoDireTap

Why is my Shadow Knight not using Dire Taps on cooldown for more DPS?

• Answer:

 The default HP% to begin using Dire Taps is set to only use them if the SHD could benefit from the healing and can be adjusted.

• Settings Used:

 StartDireTap

Why is my Shadow Knight not using Life Taps?

• Answer:

 Make sure you have [DoLifeTap] enabled in your class settings. Double check [StartLifeTap] seetting, this setting will prevent Life Taps from being used if your HP is above [x]%

• Settings Used:

 StartLifeTap

My SHD health spikes up and down a lot and abilities aren't being triggered, what gives?

• Answer:

 You may need to tailor the emergency thresholds to your current survivability and target choice.

• Settings Used:

 EmergencyStart

Why does my SHD switch to a Shield on puny gray named?

• Answer:

 The Shield on Named option doesn't check levels, so feel free to disable this setting (or Bandolier swapping entirely) if you are farming fodder.

• Settings Used:

 NamedShieldLock

What rotations are cut during Emergency Lockout?

• Answer:

 Hate Tools - death will cause a bigger issue with aggro. Defenses - we stop using preemptives and go for the oh*#$#. Debuffs, Weaves and other (non-LifeTap) DPS will also be cut.

• Settings Used:

 EmergencyLockout

Why do I spend so much mana using these DoTs?

• Answer:

 Dots have additional settings in the RGMercs Main config, such as the min mana% to use them.

• Settings Used:

 DoBondTap

Why do I use a DoT just before a mob dies?

• Answer:

 Dots have additional settings in the RGMercs Main config, such as the HP% to stop using them (for both trash and named).

• Settings Used:

 DoPoisonDot

I heard SHD dots suck, why are we using them?

• Answer:

 On live, SHD dot damage has been buffed more than once in the last few years, and is likely worthwhile. For other servers or eras, consult your class experts!

• Settings Used:

 DoCorruptionDot

Why is my Shadow Knight Not snaring?

• Answer:

 Make sure you have [DoSnare] enabled in your class settings. Double check the Snare Max Mob Count setting, it will prevent snare from being used if there are more than [x] mobs on aggro.

• Settings Used:

 SnareCount

When should I be using Torrents?

• Answer:

 Generally, this is only advised at 100+ when you can benefit from the increased AC. Some early level ranges may find their use appropriate.

• Settings Used:

 DoTorrent

Why is my Shadow Knight not using Dire Dot?

• Answer:

 Dire Dot is not enabled by default, you may need to select it.

• Settings Used:

 DoDireDot

Why is my Shadow Knight Not using Buff Tap?

• Answer:

 The term is a misnomer; contrary to common belief, these spells are not Life Taps. The HP buff is negligible in most situations.

• Settings Used:

 DoBuffTap

Why is my Shadow Knight not snaring?

• Answer:

 Make sure Use Snares is enabled in your class settings.

• Settings Used:

 DoSnare

Why is my Shadow Knight not using a shield?

• Answer:

 Make sure you have [UseBandolier] enabled in your class settings. You must also have Bandolier entries named "Shield" and "2Hand" to use this function.

• Settings Used:

 EquipShield

Why do we have the Temp HP Buff always memorized?

• Answer:

 Temp HP buffs have a very long refresh time after scribing, making them infeasible to use if not gemmed.

• Settings Used:

 DoTempHP

What do the different Modes do?

• Answer:

 Tank Mode will focus on tanking and aggro, while DPS mode will focus on DPS.

• Settings Used:

 Mode