MA tree...

I've discussed this before, but I'm an MA on Vector. I love MA. I always have since CR1. I think it's one of the coolest trees in the game, and definitely one of the most fun to use. However, when held next to the gunman trees(in my opinion), gunman is much more powerful than MA. Granted the IS rate for Gunman isn't really equal to the damage output compared to MA, but as far as debuffs go, it's definitely a bit more powerful.

In the MA tree, there's 1 ability (punch reversal catch slam) that causes powerless that doesn't require a state, and It only lasts for 4 seconds. Where as in the gunman tree, there's an ability (pistol barrage) that causes powerless for 8 seconds, but can be used in, or out of interlock. Regardless of the fact that Pistol Barrage has a 40% chance of causing it, that's a lot more effective than having to level, and load up to the aikido ability.

Another comparison that I've made is Swirling Ki Summon, this ability has a DPS of 2, and an IS cost of 70, rarely hits (in my experience) and is an all around good move, if you want to waste that much IS. In the gunman tree, Dual Pistol Execution decreases accuracy and has a DPS of 45. Granted again, there's a 40% chance of causing this state. I think that the IS cost for Swirling Ki Summon should be decreased to match the other abilities in the MA trees, or instead increase the damage output. Or hell, even out the both of them. I think that both Gunman and MA should be about equal, and in my eyes, gunman is just a slightly bit overpowered than MA. There's nothing wrong with that, because it's still possible to take down gunmen as an MA. I just believe that the MA tree should be buffed up slightly.

What do you guys think?

HAHAHAHAHA.

I just realized I already made a post on this.

Anyone want a bit of what I'm smoking? :smileyvery-happy:

Devs, please take care of this! My apologies!