After seeing Jett get a wicked cool rework and buffs in the recent patch, it would also make sense to buff the other GMS class Beast Tamer.
I've played this class since 2016 on and off and have since then made it to level 275, so I'd like to think I know a thing or two about the class.
Ever since the rework introducing the 190 hyper skill. The class has been absolutely atrocious to play and it is not a good image. Instead I propose a rework that would introduce some new Quality of Life updates to the class.
Keep in mind this isn't a numbers focused rework, this is to make the class play closer to before the rework where you could carry certain active skills across active modes. Bear Mode: Fort
The main focus is to use Fort as the main animal to dish out damage.
Requires Active Mode: Fort to use.
Paw Swipe(A)
Well Fed(P)
Dumb Luck(P)
Fort Follow-Up(P)
Defense Ignorance(P)
Furious Strikes(A)
Bear Strength(P)
Really Deep Breath(A)
L'il Fort(A)
Fort the Brave(P)
Fishy Slap(A)
Billowing Trumpet(P)
Table Flip(A)
Does NOT require Active Mode: Fort to use.
Majestic Trumpet(A)
Deep Breath(A)
Bear Assault(A)
Bear Reborn(P)
Reasoning:
Majestic Trumpet is your main mobbing in the later levels when you out-scale everything. It's a bit more wishful thinking to allow it be used with Lai, oh well.
Deep Breath is the same thing as Majestic Trumpet, except more utility in bosses and mobbing as opposed to main mobbing.
The biggest issue with this mode in bosses is being unable to carry Bear Assault over to Lai/Eka/Arby without Critter Crossing!
Having a self resurrection skill that's applied only while Fort is active is a little awkward, this just equalizes it so you won't be confused when you die knowing that the resurrection was off cooldown but you were just on the wrong mode. Leopard Mode: Lai
The main focus is to use Lai for mobbing larger maps.
Utility in bosses include switching to have access to Thunder Dash, Macho Dance/Slam.
Requires Active Mode: Lai to use.
Leopard's Paw(A)
Leopard's Hide(P)
Leopard's Pounce(A)
Rippling Feline Muscles(P)
Macho Dance(A)
Macho Slam(A)
Leopard's Roar(A)
Thunder Trail(P)
Macho Incarnate(P)
Three-Point Pounce(A)
Advanced Thunder Dash(A)
Deadly Fangs(P)
Lethal Lai(P)
Leopard Reflexes(P)
Party Time(A)
Does NOT require Active Mode: Lai to use.
Thunder Dash(A)*
Bro Attack(A)
Reasoning:
Thunder Dash is another getaway option in bosses such as Lotus(Hard), Darknell(Normal/Hard) where you're constantly stunned as punishment for poor placement. Allowing the BASE version of Thunder Dash be used in any mode will make it easier to traverse boss rooms and get out of sticky situations easier.
Bro Attack is the spawn machine buff that litters little leopards all over the map. Beast Tamer's mobbing isn't the worst in the game, but it also isn't the best, so there's no harm in allowing it be used in all modes again. Hawk Mode: Eka
The main focus of Eka is to support by allowing aerial mobility.
It offered* good burst options with Tornado Flight and unparalleled survivability through Fly.
*Being unable to carry Bear Assault has severely hindered the damage output of Hawk Mode as a whole.
Does NOT require Active Mode: Eka to use.
Hawk Flock(A)
Raptor Talons(A)
Bird's-Eye View(A)
Razor Beak(A)
Reasoning:
Hawk Flock, Raptor Talons, Bird's-Eye View, and Razor Beak are all active buffs that in theory should be allowed to carry over to other modes. Except they do not.
Is this just a design oversight?? Party members keep the buffs, but you do not. Hello? Cat Mode: Arby
The main focus of Arby is supporting your team with strong party buffs that require you do upkeep every 45 seconds.
Meow Heal and Meow Cure both server as your run of the mill heal/dispel utility.
Does NOT require Active Mode: Arby to use.
Purr Zone(A)
Reasoning:
There really isn't anything that strikes out as needed for other modes. Maybe Meow Heal and Cure as well, but Meow Heal never lands first try anyway.
Purr Zone is the only skill I could think of that could carry over since it doesn't deactivate when you swap modes off of Cat.
Reasoning:
Being a SIX MINUTE cooldown is just absolutely unplayable. The skill isn't a 30 second invulnerability skill like Sacrosanctity or Team Roar. It offers no additional survivability beyond Bear Reborn. Thus it should get a cooldown and duration cut to line it up with the class' other skills like The Greatest Show on Maple World Is Coming!, Maple World Goddess' Blessing, and Aerial Relief.
After the proposed changes, All Together! Critter Crossing! will still be the main burst focus, as it still applies all the passives. Only specific scenarios apply for non-active skills which is Thunder Dash receiving Advanced Thunder Dash's additional passive properties.
A couple of skills I didn't address because I feel that it is janky to use, but the purpose is clear.
Champ Charge - It is clear that Bear/Leopard have almost no purpose. But Hawk and Cat have a clear purpose and it is enough to warrant the use of the skill, especially Cat.
The Greatest Show on Maple World Is Coming! - The skill... isn't great. But it's free unconditional damage so no complaints here.
