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If you're 1H, using Vital Strike on stunned...

1h with rapier...

Thank you both!

I do need to find a decent rapier, the best I ever got was average x) Now I have a meh exquisite shortsword of slaughter, but trying to find a rapier as you and noni recommended me.

On the matter of equip, I just got my first Mag ever!

Luckily heavy armor so I can actually use it. Magnificent Shielding Plate Sabatons of Warding I assume it is better than my former Exquisite Plate Sabatons of Dampening ???? It gives 4% block chance so that alone seems pretty noice.

Im trying to compare them, but I just dont see enough info on the wiki or I dont know where to find it. What stats are valuable for a 1h? I understand: block, parry, mitigation... any kind specifically? Also no clue on how to tell one good equip from another.

Enchants and suffixes on equip that isnt Main hand and off hand? for 1h all of this btw

This post has been edited by Byza: Jul 19 2022, 15:43

Luckily heavy armor so I can actually use it. Magnificent Shielding Plate Sabatons of Warding I assume it is better than my former Exquisite Plate Sabatons of Dampening ???? It gives 4% block chance so that alone seems pretty noice.

The magnificent is definitely better, especially if you're having difficulty surviving.

Im trying to compare them, but I just dont see enough info on the wiki or I dont know where to find it. What stats are valuable for a 1h? I understand: block, parry, mitigation... any kind specifically? Also no clue on how to tell one good equip from another.

Enchants and suffixes on equip that isnt Main hand and off hand? for 1h all of this btw

For 1H heavy, the most important stats are block, parry, attack damage, attack accuracy IMO. The higher your block and parry, the more often you will deal counter attacks, and less often you will need to heal.

For weapons, a prefix is important (it gives an extra strike), and the suffix ideally should be Slaughter. Balance is okay if you need more accuracy, and Nnimble is very defensive, and probably not necessary for you. Every other suffix is not very useful. For 1H heavy, both Rapiers and Shortswords are good, but most people prefer Rapiers. Forge the parry as much as possible (mid/high grade metals and bindings of the nimble are cheap), but maybe hold off forging ADB too much, since Bindings of Slaughter are expensive.

For the shield, the block chance is the most important stat. The optimal PABs on a shield for 1H heavy is STR, DEX, END, but that's not nearly as important as the block. Try to get a Magnificent or Legendary Force shield or Buckler of the Barrier, and forge the block as high as you feel comfortable doing. If you get a better shield later on, you can salvage your current one to get back 90% of the materials (except the catalysts), so don't worry too much about wasting credits on them.

The higher your accuracy, the less often your attacks will be parried/evaded (aim for ~200%). Higher attack damage is obvious, you deal more damage! For these reasons, power armor is the best. At your level, I would use Magnificent or Legendary power armor. No matter what, it will be faster than using plate armor as long as your block and parry are decently high. I wouldn't worry too much about the armor suffix at your level, but Slaughter and Balance are the best for damage.

Hi expert,
Is Rapier better than Shortsword because of no need to cast Imperil(since Rapier has penetrating effect)? If casting Imperil, are they almost the same?(Shortsword is a also bit of higher damage)

Also, how do I get the ADB xx% value like the ones in WTS threads? I am trying to compare the following weapon(they're the best I can find now (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ):
[278495359] Exquisite Tempestuous Rapier of Slaughter (Lv.334)
[282522578] Exquisite Demonic Rapier of Slaughter (Lv.291)
(I have read the wiki page but still not very clear about it, it would be best if there is example calculations)
Thanks in advance!

Hi expert,
Is Rapier better than Shortsword because of no need to cast Imperil(since Rapier has penetrating effect)? If casting Imperil, are they almost the same?(Shortsword is a also bit of higher damage)

Also, how do I get the ADB xx% value like the ones in WTS threads? I am trying to compare the following weapon(they're the best I can find now (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ):
[278495359] Exquisite Tempestuous Rapier of Slaughter (Lv.334)
[282522578] Exquisite Demonic Rapier of Slaughter (Lv.291)
(I have read the wiki page but still not very clear about it, it would be best if there is example calculations)
Thanks in advance!

well, no. When you have imperil, then rapier and shortsword can be played with imperil. That is faster, aslo for rapier. But that's from level 310 and higher, before that imperil is just not that good. And, as you should be playing with imperil anyways, then shortsword is a better choice. But rapier also still works. And if you have plenty of time and don't care about absolute optimal play, then non-imperil is also possible with rapier. Not with a shortsword.


So, before level 310 you can best go for rapier, or if you only have shortsword then you will have to use the imperil even if not fully unlocked.

The xx% values are from a script, called live percental ranges. By default it will show the stats compared to legendary, but you can change that in the equip pop-up. The script is in the HV script thread of the forum.

how it works: a legendary has a minimum and a maximum for any stat. Your equip is somewhere between those two values, if it is a Legendary. So, if your equip is exactly halfway between the min and the max, it's 50%. If it is exactly the max for that stat, it's 100%. Etc.


This post has been edited by Noni: Jul 20 2022, 07:47

well, no. When you have imperil, then rapier and shortsword can be played with imperil. That is faster, aslo for rapier. But that's from level 310 and higher, before that imperil is just not that good. And, as you should be playing with imperil anyways, then shortsword is a better choice. But rapier also still works. And if you have plenty of time and don't care about absolute optimal play, then non-imperil is also possible with rapier. Not with a shortsword.
So, before level 310 you can best go for rapier, or if you only have shortsword then you will have to use the imperil even if not fully unlocked.

The xx% values are from a script, called live percental ranges. By default it will show the stats compared to legendary, but you can change that in the equip pop-up. The script is in the HV script thread of the forum.

how it works: a legendary has a minimum and a maximum for any stat. Your equip is somewhere between those two values, if it is a Legendary. So, if your equip is exactly halfway between the min and the max, it's 50%. If it is exactly the max for that stat, it's 100%. Etc.

Thanks bro, I tried the Live Percentile Ranges script, the effect is just marvellous! Although I still have a few points not completely figured out, the current output is good enough for me to decide which weapon to use. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Also thanks for the explaination for the choice over Rapier/Shortsword, so with level > 310 and Imperil, Shortsword is generally a better choice? (Rambled in several WTS threads, looks like Lv500 Rapier of Slaughter is still more expensive than Shortsword)

Thanks bro, I tried the Live Percentile Ranges script, the effect is just marvellous! Although I still have a few points not completely figured out, the current output is good enough for me to decide which weapon to use. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Also thanks for the explaination for the choice over Rapier/Shortsword, so with level > 310 and Imperil, Shortsword is generally a better choice? (Rambled in several WTS threads, looks like Lv500 Rapier of Slaughter is still more expensive than Shortsword)

rapier is more expensive:
- people just follow what was done before
- people want to play non-imperil and don't care about optimum
- rapier is very close to shorsword until you reach end-game levels
- but mainly people follow what was done before

my current 1h set:
[attachembed=165027]

Even in lotteries, it's easier to win a shortsword than a rapier. So that's what I did.


This post has been edited by Noni: Jul 20 2022, 09:36

rapier is more expensive:
- people just follow what was done before
- people want to play non-imperil and don't care about optimum
- rapier is very close to shorsword until you reach end-game levels
- but mainly people follow what was done before

my current 1h set:
[attachembed=165027]

Even in lotteries, it's easier to win a shortsword than a rapier. So that's what I did.

Understood (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Thank you!

Is this worth anything? Or should I salvage



Legendary Cobalt Plate Guantlets

Hello, if I have >90 burden and my attack speed is 0, do I benefit from Haste?

Hello, if I have >90 burden and my attack speed is 0, do I benefit from Haste?

yes your attack speed changes with haste and therefore you attack more, relatively to the monsters.

What items get reduced into scrap leather? Or is it better to just buy it?

What items get reduced into scrap leather? Or is it better to just buy it?

https://ehwiki.org/wiki/The_Forge#Salvage

Hello, if I have >90 burden and my attack speed is 0, do I benefit from Haste?

Although this was already answered, just for your peace of mind I'll reassure you that Haste is not affected by your burden. Haste circumvents that and gets all its full effects.

How can i get some heavy power armor?

I'am lvl 145, have 250K Credits.

Neither the equip nor WTS had any that I could use.

It also feels like there is no way to get through the battle.

First thing, if you aren't surviving battles, reduce the challenge level in your settings until you ARE surviving the battles. You will find that you can survive shorter areanas on higher challenge levels, but need to reduce the challenge level for longer ones. Playing at higher challenge levels gets you better rewards, but you have to work up to the higher challenge levels.

Second thing, and please forgive me if these seem obvious, are you applying your attribute points? Unlocking abilities, and slotting them? Only using a consistent armor type (all heavy, no light) and unlocking the appropriate abilities that match? Repairing (or replacing) equipment?

it might be worthwhile to post screenshots of your character and abilities pages, so that people could give more specific advice.

Additonal thoughts:

If you aren't already, make sure to use draughts and potions. There are a number of shops that will give low level players some for free.

At your level, you should probably be able to swap equipment out fairly regularly just from drops or the occasional Bazzar find. You may not be able to find good low level equipment in most WTS shops, but you might consider opeing a WTB shop, and posting what you are looking for.

Item World on lower level equipment pieces can be worthwhile (and you can again lower your challenge level to make sure you survive).

Forging a few levels, even on lower level equipment can sometimes be a worthwhile investment, particularly with a weapon or shield that's good enough to keep for a while. Your investment in materials can be largely recovered when you ultimately replace the equipment and salvage the older equipment (perhaps after first doing a few IW runs first).

IW potencies and forging equipment are essential in the long run, but don't invest heavily in forging at first, especially foriging past level 5 when you start needing bindings. However, even a few levels can make a significant difference.

On the topic of getting heavy power armor, heavy armor (especially power) is not always the best armor type for a lower level player with a limited budget. There are some good references in the wiki to various play stles, equipment choices and ability prioritizations easiest to use at different levels. Not everyone agrees with them, but there are worthwhile reviewing at least.

why does ppl set different buying price for better equip rolls, ifits for salvaging(?)
like say higher ADB or EDB

Ok.

I'm using Magnificent Rapier of the Nimble and Magnificent Arctic Wakisashi of Slaughter in my off hand.

I have Legenday Tempestous Shortsword of Swiftness and was wondering if I should use that as my main weapon and put the rapier as an off hand.

Sorry if this a dumb question I'm used to maging.

Ok.

I'm using Magnificent Rapier of the Nimble and Magnificent Arctic Wakisashi of Slaughter in my off hand.

I have Legenday Tempestous Shortsword of Swiftness and was wondering if I should use that as my main weapon and put the rapier as an off hand.

Sorry if this a dumb question I'm used to maging.

Slaughter weapon in main, nimble in off. Replace that waki with a shortsword of slaughter and you're good to go. Not optimal, but works fine.

Why some of my monsters have a 0 gift count while the others have a lot higher count? All monster have green morale and hunger value. I am using [HV Utils] for the monster lab.
Thanks.

Thank you both what_is_name and Pretty anon. It starts counting after changing monsters' name.

This post has been edited by TTCT123: Jul 24 2022, 15:24

not that sure but maybe because the monster name on the gift message show different upper case to your monster name in the lab so the HVUT fail to register the record.
the hv battle system have its own upper case rule on names, while it won't correct your monster name in the lab as far as I remembered, but maybe something have change or something wrong with your monster name, anyway maybe you can have a look on the gifts messsage next time and see if there are something difference on the name

This post has been edited by what_is_name: Jul 23 2022, 17:11

Why some of my monsters have a 0 gift count while the others have a lot higher count? All monster have green morale and hunger value. I am using [HV Utils] for the monster lab.
Thanks.

Same thing happened to me before and resetting the log and nuking local storage didn't seem to work, inspecting monster drops I could see the monsters were still bringing gifts which meant there was nothing wrong with the names and HVU was actually seeing the drops but failed to record them.

In the end what worked was changing the names of the affected monsters, capitalization was enough so the problem is most likely what what_is_name said, since the base monster lab forces capitalization for display purposes without changing your actual monster name it must mess with HVU and the discrepancy might be enough to make it not record stuff.
Or maybe not but what matters is that you change the monster name to something with the first letter at least in uppercase to fix your gift count.