BST AA Choices.Follow

Not sure which race you are--that sorta kinda helps keep the priorities. Racial regen puts some AAs a little lower on the "must have" list and moves others up to fill their slot. The below list is in no particular order.

I'll limit my comments to Archtype AAs and a few Class AA as it seems you're in those level ranges--if you'd like to ask beyond those, feel free. I only have 200 AA, and can speak comfortably to the ones I've purchased, and the ones I intend to get, but I'm not aware of them all. =) I've skipped about a bit as, and, as such and kicking meself a bit--so yes, there's a little "do as I say, not as I do" in this but I'd ask you not let that color your opinion too darkly of what I say.

Avoidance AAs are really handy for the solo beast. We don't mitigate terribly effectively, thus Combat Stability doesn't really pay off all that well. I'd say you'd definitely want it, but it's not as high on the list as the 3rd rank of Combat Agility; however, by the time you're ready to get the Class AA Phyical Enhancement, I'd (that's me, my unqualified opinion) would have all 3 ranks of combat stability.

1st level of Combat Fury is fine--we don't get much from the 2nd and 3rd rank.

1st rank of Mental Clarity, Natural Healing then the Class AA Mind Body Rejuv. Can't beat the price for the +2 mana/hp regen you get. Pay off from the 2 higher ranks seems pretty poor and it's something you'll likely go back for later.

I really liked having Spell Casting Reinforcement maxxed early. It's a HUGE mana saver especially with an Extended Enhancement item like a Ceramic Sheild of Valor.

Spell Casting Fury is a nice DPS addition. Not sure if it's worth maxing early for you or not. I waited a bit. But, do get the 1st rank.

Finishing Blow. Solo a lot, pretty darned nice to have. I wish I'd maxxed it waaay back when. Not sure where you'd want it on your list, but I can attest, when the RNG smiles on me, it almost always seems to be at the right time--plus, when grouped, nothing like seeing "Nekokirei scores a Finishing Blow!" Nekokirei kicks a %T for 32,000.

ok, so it's eye candy!

I'm not sure what to suggest about healing AA. I maxed them and have never regretted it, but it seems a fair split among the community as whether they're worth it at earlier levels. I'd say pick up the first rank of Adept, or if you're cranking them out in a PoV or WoS group, go for the third, but don't be too worried about Gift. However, that may change as you progress and if you look at lifetap augs.

Other than that, unless you're just itching to spend perfectly good AA that are better spent later, I'd say leave Channeling Focus, and Fear Resistance till later, if ever.

Keep in mind, these are my thoughts only. I'm positive there's an entire host of beastlords out there who'll disagree with me with those choices. Some of that dispute based on experience, likely a lot of it based on mathematical computations. Don't know about the experience, but listen to the ones with the calculators and information based off parses. =)

Good Hunting Khati Sha,

and that too, and, much better thn my suggestions!

Edited, Tue Jan 3 23:44:32 2006 by joev