Bane Spiders: The Best Kept PvP Secret

If you look at the PvP forums on the official site, you'll see plenty of talk about Fortunatas. And it's true, Fortunatas are very good in PvP.

However, another Archetype is also very good in PvP (especially in zone PvP). The Bane Spider. And people rarely talk about it. Most probably aren't even aware of the fact.

Surveillance is hell on Tankers and Scrappers (none too fun for squishmeisters, either). Web Cocoon to Hold or at least Slow and -Recharge opponents. A heavier out-of-Hide crit than any other VEAT is capable of (that also has a 10 foot range!) And a ranged, Toxic DoT attack in Poisonous Ray. Superior Stealth to Widows, too.

I've heard some say Night Widows are better in PvP. Ha! Night Widows are true melee (with some light-duty ranged thrown in). Banes are what I like to call pseudo ranged. They have a very good ranged attack available, and their EXECUTIONER'S STRIKE! has that lovely 10 foot range, too. And the ability to control your opponent via Web Cocoon (and Web Grenade should you choose to take it). It's no contest. I will say Night Widows are better for straight-up melee dueling, however. Banes must kite meleers, but Night Widows can waltz right up to a Scrapper or Tanker and stand a very, very good chance of beating them.

And how often does that happen in CoX PvP? It happens, but it's not the norm.

Bane Spiders: the best kept secret in CoX PvP. And now you know. Try one and you'll see.