Good afternoon everyone! In topic after topic, the word "Hybrid" is mentioned for builds.
In fact, it's tossed about so far, and appears to have so many meanings, it's become naught more, to the casual observer, than a catchphrase, just like "organic" or "going green".
This toipc is to help people clarify, be it to themselves, or others, exactly what it means to build a hybrid character.
In fact! This topic is not a "Definition" topic. It is a discussion. If you wish to post specific gear used, effects of not only damage, but tankyness, team vs solo on a build type, go for it!
However, in the end, this is as good of a "one stop shop" for your hybrid catchphrase as any.
Anyone wishing to flame, please reconsider. Between casting/healing/melee, Kill-Power/Tankyness, Magical Defense/Physical Defense, weapons ratios, heavy weapons vs normal, caster splash, etc. this is a massive topic, and one that seems to have been very misunderstood. Flaming will get you nowhere. And once you've flamed someone over their opinions, it's very hard to change your own stance, no matter how much you might like to later.
Best of luck to a healthy conversation. I'll add my input later, after I've imbibed an appropriate amount of vodka..
Fake Edit: Bonus points to anyone taking extra stats such as critical strike, mpk, lpk, etc. which effect the entire spectrum of any decent hybrid into account regarding their opinion on the subject.As far as I am concerned, a proper Hybrid is one that can create competent damage in either the caster mode or melee mode, and is dependent upon the lvl choice where the player feels the dmg is most effective.
Some call me a hybrid melee//healer, and I will take issue with this. I have never classified myself as a hybrid.
I am a melee player, first, last and foremost.
Yes, I have heal capability, and it has saved the cata groups I have played with on numerous occasions, but my heals are for EMERGENCIES only.