Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-28722668-20170616162527/@comment-31379882-20170616181021

Gneiss is a very tricky class to get used to. Here is why:

-It is a RANGED Tank Class focusing on being distant from enemies.

-It has powerful CC (Crowd Control) but only in the right time and place. His CC (Close Combat) is a lackluster and is very ineffective unless you are finishing off an opponent, or trying to do damage while you recharge your mana.

-He is a tank, meaning he has high defense/defence so someone is going to try and tank damage for the team as Gneiss which isn't what he is meant for.

In my opinion, I think the class is great for players who are familiar with Strife! and know how to learn a class decently. It also gives a new twist to the field. My only problem is. . . people are smart or just very stupid and end up targeting you all the time when you use that class.

Some Tips on using the class (From my experiance):

-Let them come to you first! Prepare an attack in advanced when they are in range.

-Back up your team. You need to still be there to support them, just from a far.

-Always have at least 1 rock to increase your defense. Gneiss is more of a Mage - Fighter without his rocks to make him tanky. Never use the first rock to enhance a skill unless its a last resort. Always use the second to enhance skills.

-Never run, always stand and fight! His attacks have knockback, making Geniss able to "Juggle" enemies for a short while.