THE VIRU SNIPER | Swtor Virulence PVE Guide

[@OfficialMintyyy]

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[@TakesCooosh]

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[@etreasure4089]

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[@ofensatul]

Insanely well made guide ! Thank you

[@laborc8929]

You really went overboard with this! Very nice editing! Cant wait for the Deception sin guide!

[@TakesCooosh]

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[@RaineSolidorvonArchades-i5y]

Absolutely great guide, thank you!

[@genaschtes]

wtf this is a premium guide. i just started to play swtor again after 10 years. and this helps me alot. super clean voice, good edit. thanks you very much!

[@TakesCooosh]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@pyropilot9126]

Really solid guide. Sniper's always been my favorite class in the game

[@-Reminiscence]

Loving these easy to understand , beginner friendly guides. Another good one and much appreciated.

[@StormyMMO]

You need a movie! You're so good at making a story at the beginning. It's like a movie! Amazing Work!!!!!!

[@TakesCooosh]

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[@StormyMMO]

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[@Von_Luck]

Intro was awesome thank you!

[@DWZ78]

Subbing to you. I just returned to SWTOR after an absence of 12 years or so (old OG player here), and while i played Merc, PT, Assasin and Mara back in the day, I wanted to do something completely different. This guide and Ivano L33t's are great, but yours is so indepth, I can literally start right away, understanding my Sniper completely. All thats left is gaining player experience in PvE and PvP with it. Wonderful work.

[@TakesCooosh]

Thank you!!!!

[@fabianguner1192]

Awesome new guides!. I love how you break the class mechanics and rotations down to help people understand. Keep them coming!

[@butterchickm]

really excited to try out virulence sniper thanks to your video ^_^

[@ricke3939]

THANK YOU COOOOOOOSH! Finally gave me a reason to try Viru

[@TakesCooosh]

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[@eduardmart1237]

Easy to follow guide! much better than other creators!

[@eduardmart1237]

especially good that you describe every ability from the level 1! Really good for noobs like me!)

[@bladesofarmour]

Wow, you read my mind! Awesome.

[@srednaz]

Very nice guide!

[@jowinorel]

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[@TakesCooosh]

THANK YOU!!

[@oreosrl]

thanks for this, ive been trying to learn but all the guides are way to confusing. this really goes into details about EVERYTHING. also, great editing once again. THANKS

[@TakesCooosh]

THANK YOU! 😃

[@chyrinplays6826]

Woooo more Coosh-tent!

[@TakesCooosh]

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[@Weserator1379]

Finally someone made guide for my main spec Virulence❤

[@etreasure4089]

That’s amazing, thank you ❤️

[@TakesCooosh]

THANK YOU! ♥

[@Izathel1]

Very informative guide

[@MasterCoolCat]

Lol Virulence was the one class I really enjoyed playing and had fun with it, plus it sounds easy for big damage.

[@Jonnecy]

the opening segments are a banger btw.

[@TakesCooosh]

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[@Antonin1738]

Thank you!

[@K_LeShaeya]

TIRAL VARGETING!!!!!!!! Thanks Coosh!

[@TakesCooosh]

LOVE THE NAME!

[@K_LeShaeya]

@@TakesCooosh I hope you do more guides for more specs!!! These last two have been very well made, very informative and very fun to watch!!

[@DenisGrigorov]

Coosh - how do you handle switching between multiple adds, for example in Draxus NIM where you are constantly switching targets? Do you reapply 2 dots every time you switch to new add OR just continue rotation where you left off?

[@scooby6661]

On a fight like draxus it's more optimal to dot spread to adds in phases where they would live long enough to be effective dmg. Generally what I do is only apply corrosive nade then suppressive fire the adds. Because wasting a gcd to apply your corrosive dart then corrosive nade will be a net negative in terms of dps because they adds have little health and die to cleave quickly. When dealing with target swapping, just dot the adds up then focus your dmg onto the boss/main target. Don't get too fixated on dotting everything up because wasting 8 gcds dotting all the adds that have no hp especially when you have 3 other dps hitting them wont be optimal. I hope this helps.

[@Xeractyll]

On Draxus it's more optimal to use a different tactical. It's called Ultraviolet Blast, which allows you to burst all your dots down instantly on a target when you use your weakening blast, then reapply them with cull. Because your weakening blast resets on target kill if it dies within 10 seconds, you can reliably do Dart > Grenade > WB > cull then Dart another target that already has Grenade and WB again and repeat for every add. This lets you do way more burst damage and works so well on that fight. This tactical is also amazing for fights like Styrak, top floor Thrasher, Brontes, etc. Anytime there's a lot of adds where you need to burst down and then target swap or when there's short burst windows like Styrak Chain Manifestation, this tactical will shine much more. I understand this is a lot to take in, as this is an entirely different playstyle and rotation and requires a good understanding of your class and the fight in order to use it well. Until you're more comfortable on your class, I'd suggest to listen to Scooby's advice. You will notice a large damage increase on those certain fights though if you're able to apply this other tactical well.

[@billy0936]

A few months after launch I decided to level a second toon. an agent and loved and still do virulence.

[@kylebeatty6974]

Great intro ! ❤

[@2023roadstervet]

Looks Fun.. I ll try it out

[@cmdrwraithe1857]

Thank you for the video. I like Viru sniper and I appreciate the update. Question, though...Is it wise leveling a sniper with either Virulence or Engineering since you won't have the optimized gear? I am currently leveling using Marksman and it is so trash and boring.

[@StormyMMO]

Quick question… I’m looking for a beginner/Endgame build. Do you think this build is good in the harder content? If so this build will probably be my forever build!

[@TakesCooosh]

Yeah these stats will be good for everything! (I’ve done all the NiM raids with this build except gods) and Scooby (who peer reviewed) has done Gods with this build.

[@StormyMMO]

@@TakesCooosh That’s awesome to hear! Can’t wait to try it out!

[@eduardmart1237]

Can you explain how do you use your keyboard layout. it is quite unusual.

[@big1972joe]

loved the guide..... just curious what ability action que setting do u run for viru? 0, .25? just wondering what works for u. Thanks

[@AncientGamerTV]

What is the name of the outfit you are wearing?

[@aerioaer]

Hey bro, thank You for guide. Awesome as always! I want to ask - what do you think about engi right now, is it worth trying? Some people say that viru is the best, others say engi... I`m just a type of player that like to concentrate on one spec and maximize its output. Have a nice time😄

[@TakesCooosh]

Sorry for the late response! I think Engi is very good but I do agree Viru is better. Engi is good on some fights where Viru is usually ALWAYS good on fights (some fights in can be rough cause of moving). If you HAD to choose one to master Id say Viru, you'd be able to get more out of it!

[@lucasw2578]

What is the name of the armor you use for your outfit?

[@ncieminski82]

What is the ability by frag grenade?

[@RicoZaid_]

Subscribed just based on comments ✅ Starting video now ✅

[@TakesCooosh]

Thank you!!!!

[@kevinbennersblg5044]

Coosh, after the 5th block is over do I just start again from block 1?

[@byVehzo]

Is it really necessary to use the cover mechanic? I don’t really like that, I like to move and strafe around a bit while in combat and not sitting there stationary… because I think in the rotation there are no abilities that require the cover right? The only thing I remember was suppressive fire but that’s not necessary for the normal dot rotation

[@schlauchmeister234]

If you use Ballistic Dampers or Vital Regulators ability tree choices (which you should most of the time), then you have to use cover/crouch or they won't work. And another of your best defensives, Entrench, requires being in cover/crouch.

[@pees9796]

So, you are using crit adrenal when you have already 100% crit from Viral targeting?

[@Jonnecy]

how would you rank the dps specs in the current patch (7.4) ?

[@TakesCooosh]

Here it goes….. 1. PYRO 2. ANNI 3. VIRU 4. JUGG (for cleave in a group) 5. IO And I honestly can’t say the rest unfortunately. I haven’t personally played others this expansion in NiM raids. I know hatred is very strong sub 30 but those I mentioned above are all I’ve been seeing in endgame raids for the most part. But even tho I haven’t played the others Pyro is absolutely #1. I put Anni #2 cause it does good damage and the raid utility with the heals/pred can’t be ignored. I firmly believe if you know 1 out of Pyro/Anni/Viru you’ll be golden!

[@Jonnecy]

@@TakesCooosh sweet, thanks a bunch!:)

[@LancerNub]

COOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHH!!!!!❤

[@CerriSmith]

Do you use crit or power adrenal? Thanks for the great vid!

[@TakesCooosh]

@@CerriSmith For this spec I use critical!

[@chetanrehal]

Please make a guide for Anni Mara

[@daddypurp]

Its gonna be my first time playing this game and wanted to find a sniper build. This was the perfect guide to what im looking for. Thank you! 🔥

[@TakesCooosh]

ABSOLUTELY! THANK YOU!!!

[@schlauchmeister234]

Why not Engineering/Saboteur? Rotation is WAY easier and dps seems to be at least as good if not better (I personally parse much higher with Eng/Sab, and Parsely seems to show it higher as well).

[@rickikim2068]

How do i gear if I only can afford augment 74 (286) with 340 gear? I know accuracy should be 2700 but alacrity and crit is a bit tricky...

[@TakesCooosh]

Once you get your Accuracy to 2700 get your alacrity to 2054 (Its recommended to go over this by at least an aug to make up for ping, 2054 is the point youll get a 1.4 gcd). Then Id just toss the rest into crit.

[@rickikim2068]

@@TakesCooosh thank you I appreciate it!

[@samramtv]

Do you have one for: operative, Assassin or Guardian… Sneaky sneaks or tank

[@TakesCooosh]

Next one will be IO and then Vengeance!

[@Ragnar452]

Is this viable in all endgame? And second question, how difficult is it compared to pyrotech? I am unsure which one to play... I did play pyro a bit, at low level and seems fun, a bit too many buttons to press so I may have a problem with that under pressure when I need to dodge things.

[@TakesCooosh]

Yes Id say Virulence is viable in about 99% of boss fights. Like for example Sniper is a bad choice for Nahut cause of all the constant moving. Imo its currently the best range DPS spec. I personally would always choose to play Pyro first, but say I HAD to choose range my first choice would be Viru. I think in terms of rotation Viru is easier.

[@drilla3938]

Hey, i know this comment is probably very late considering it is 2 months ago, but i have some questions because i am literally a newbie and i feel like i suck at SWTOR beyond saving. I have been playing Virulence Sniper as of now, is there anything i can do right now in the early like story game where i have not every level to do what is being said here? Is there anything i can compensate early on? I have the SWTOR premium thingy if that's something important to note. I primarily want to play the story and enjoy the game that way without losing too much time on enemies and still being able to clear the content, i also play with another friend that is playing Gunslinger and we kinda cover each other currently

[@TakesCooosh]

Hey there and welcome to the game! What level are you?

[@drilla3938]

@@TakesCooosh Thanks a lot for the quick answer, we are around 35 ish, so we are getting towards the levels of 36. It has been cool as of now, i was also thinking about going secondary Operative for stealth. Is that a wise choice or a mistake i should try not to do?

[@naikyo7493]

Hello, is this class newbie friendly for pvp ?

[@ianator879]

ur block 1 should bet dot > dot > lethal > weakening. you get an extra tick of weakening that way

[@zachgoldman1345]

Thanks for the video! I assume series of shots is pretty much garbage for virulence? Correct me if I’m wrong.

[@TakesCooosh]

Yeah unfortunately :/ i do use it when an enemy is close to death rather than reapply dots but that’s about it!

[@EdOlszowka-fs9on]

Thanks for the guide. Haven't played green goo since 2.0 and the massive nerf to Viral Snipers. Slight change to old rotation but not by much. Used to be 3+cull but had more affect from Alacrity. Sniper/Gunslinger are my favorite and have all my tech classes off spec as one of them. Time to make one of them drop green everywhere. 🤮

[@TakesCooosh]

THE GREEN GOOOO!!! I remember those days! Good ol 3 cull and Series of shots lol

[@Wallace90Gaming]

Whats your favourite class/main?

[@TakesCooosh]

@@Wallace90Gaming Powertech!! I Main tank but love Pyro as well!

[@Wallace90Gaming]

@@TakesCooosh do you like vanguard too?

[@orfyyy]

Wait your favorite ranged spec isn't Marksman like scooby and I?

[@TakesCooosh]

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[@Avicularia2011]

Hey, why are you using a mastery and a crit relic? Wasnt attack and crit the way to go?(for healers and dps?) Greetings from germany

[@scooby6661]

Since virulence uses more alacrity than crit, the crit relic is used to compensate the lack of crit. Other specs that run low alacrity use the power relic.

[@Avicularia2011]

@@scooby6661 okay, does that count for all specs? So every spec using more alacrity should use a mastery instead of a power relic? (e.g merc heal or madness sorc)

[@scooby6661]

You swap the power relic for a crit relic. All specs still run the mastery relic@@Avicularia2011

[@lordmetin9968]

There is currently only one spec besides Virulence, that is using the crit relic instead of the power relic: On Lightning you want to go for the 1.3 GCD, which means you invest in a lot of alacrity, so the crit relic is actually worth it. (And please note, that Madness uses the exact same alacrity values as most other specs, so you want to run something like 2.3k alac and 3k crit, so go for mastery/power relics. Healers in general have a lot of crit, because they dont have to invest into accuracy, so you still rock the mastery/power relics.) Hope this answers your question.

[@scooby6661]

Healers actually run closer to 3k alacrity and the rest is put into crit. They would run crit/mastery relics as well.@@lordmetin9968

[@MegaFunny89]

Why do you use so much more alacrity?

[@TakesCooosh]

Just helps smooth out the rotation! Lots of casts and honestly I also run it cause Scooby runs it lol

[@lufasumafalu5069]

so engineeneeing is better ?

[@TakesCooosh]

I personally think Viru is better but Engi is very solid.

[@recordinggerman7412]

Madness guide next please?

[@TakesCooosh]

I will make one! but it wont be for a few cause I gotta learn madness lol

[@DistantGamers]

this is cool, but where is the deception sin guide?

[@Bladenkerst_Baenre]

I think that is done at the character select menu DELETE

[@TakesCooosh]

YUCK