I find it bizzare how the only trend I see is people choose a character they've barely ever been kit it out based on what they complain about, "oh ffs my stamina" is probably the most common thing I hear, still get raped and completely ignore the fact that for like 90% of you being a decent player, is practice, duel the hell outta things, and don't be so mindless when doing objective games. I've now hit Max epic gears with the legendary starred(*) weapon set and ive only just been able to manage 4vs1 confidently as an orochi as that class is specifically built for 1v1
People need to be aware that the more time they put in the better they will play ( if they actually pay attention) If they want to hone their skills they'll have to do mixes of duels and practices w/bots/friends and mic that into dominion and death mach modes, this is also absolutely required in regards to keeping yourself conditioned and familiar with having concentrated fights with base char stats and your specialised. Take raider for example, you can't see its base stats but hit heavy top with base stats and maxed damage and you'll see its relatively the same, weather that's intended or a bug it could suggest that base equips aren't where those little lines are.
That's my 10 cents anyway