Advice for MW PvP in 8.1

Classes Monk
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Hey all,

I have some questions related to MW PvP. It seems the arena community is up in arms about the state of MW currently (see Mw is a joke right now). Currently, I only do random bgs/arenas while I work on generally getting better at MW in PvP, but my experience is quite different than the “unkillable MW that can roll into walls and never use port at 2700+” painted by the people in this thread. In my experience, one dps class can pressure me enough to make me focus on myself almost completely and stuns feel like instant death to me. I’m still learning, but I just feel too squishy when all of my tricks have been exhausted or when I get caught off guard.

First, I have to ask, does the arena hidden “gear equalization” stuff not apply to random bgs? Is that why my experience is so different? Or is it simply because I have no overflowing mists traits yet? Is it worth dropping 360s for 330s with the trait? Or am I just plain missing something about MW PvP? Advice is appreciated.

P.S. I use int + vers on use trinket for WotC instead of gale of shadows when I PvP

edit: I just remembered my versatility is also quite low. Does it help that much?

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In my similar experience the big difference there between higher rankings and lower rankings is at lower rankings you get stunned and DPS just goes about their work of killing things.

At higher levels good DPS will help bale you out when you call trouble. Also be prepared knowing when the rogues kidney or cheap shot is coming and put yourself in good positioning to prevent damage and or be easily supported.

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