Fireclaws Werewolf PvM (n00b Alert!!!)

[ElChamuco]

I'm a n00b on this game, and a kind-of-casual game at that, so if this build sucks,let me know now that I'm still in normal:

Werewolf x20
Lycantropy x20
Fireclaws x20
Fireclaws Synergy x20+

I'm wondering if Hearth of Wolverine would be more efficient than a second synergy (it adds to attack rating and to all damage dealt, so it would come real handy against fire immune monsters); on the other hand, werewolf already helps a lot in the attack rating and maxing an additional synergy would mean a potential +880% fire damage. The question is: will this work? I want to have a chance in hell :P

[Forcefeedback]

Read coldarmy's guide for fireclaw bears. It's in the sticky labeled READ THIS FIRST.

[Luckymofo]

He wants to make a fireclaw wolf....I think *scratch head*

[jake007]

Same here, I'm planning to make a fireclaw wolf with obedience thresher.

Skill plans pretty much the same as elchamuco

Will I live in wereform without any blocking?

[Forcefeedback]

To get fireclaws you have to put points into both werewolf and werebear. Since werewolves can get 5 frame fireclaw and werebears 4 frame, the optimum choise is obvious. If there are any attack rating problems you can switch to wolf form, but since you will be aiming for 10 communal charms you shouldn't be low on attack rating, fireclaws gives plenty of it.

There are a few things that benefit a fireclaw druid in werewolf form are fhr breakpoints and running speed from feral rage, attack rating too.

Werebear form has better life, attack speed, defence and IMHO the best PvM skill of druids, shockwave.

[World Eater]

You'll have so many +skills and +Shape shifting skills that you can afford to leave many skills at level 1.

Both wereforms can be left at level 1 - whichever you use, you won't need more than 1 pt. Lycanthropy can be left at level 1 or boosted if you're impatient near the start. Oak can be left at level 1 - it will be at a reasonable level after skills and you won't waste points when partied with another druid.

That leaves you a lot more points to sink into FC synergies, and you will need them.

On a side note, nobody wants 10 shapeshift charms in PvM, because it's annoying not having TP scrolls, ID scrolls, a Cube or anywhere to pick up items.

[Voice]

It will work. You will have the exact same layout in wolf as bear so just test them out and see which you like. Only REAL benefit of wb in pvm is shockwave .... one frame isnt that big of a deal.

So yes .. it is viable to answer your question.