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Is it just me or lots-of-boss arenas really are easier than normal arenas?

I think it's because some high PL monster attack hurts more than SGs...
so with SG arenas have less monster/round, it will become easier than normal arena...

Hey guys, if I could afford it, is it good idea to buy GS asap? I think I might be able to pull it off with bounties. Also, how much is it nowadays? Is it around 40m?

Hey guys, if I could afford it, is it good idea to buy GS asap? I think I might be able to pull it off with bounties. Also, how much is it nowadays? Is it around 40m?

It is a veryy good idea, it will give you extra income. I think I saw a couple of WTB of 45m that have gotten their stars after 2 weeks.

I see. Thank you for the feedback (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

What would likely be the next thing (or things) I should aim for if I want to stick with going 1H, instead of turning to magic? I just overhauled my gear, going from exquisite shade to a mix of leg/mag shade and vastly increasing my survivability/damage output.

Current gear:
Rapier
Shield
Helmet
Breastplate
Gauntlets
Leggings
Boots

I imagine DD1 would be the next hath perk to aim for since I already have IA5 and all <1000 cost perks?

In terms of my style in combat, I'm throwing up Imperil at the start and then just hovering over the enemy until they die. The OFC gets busted out if the situation calls for it. Is that fine or are there improvements I could make there as well?

Is there a point in doing IW for shield? It doesn't even have Jug. Also, is there any point in doing simple IW except for the weapons?

EDIT: If I were to get an ethereal rapier, is it viable to reforge until I get the right elemental attack, i.e. hallowed/demonic/arctic, or is it not worth it? If I were to throw in butcher5 and stuff I think it's probably not worth it but was wondering if anybody has ever done it lol

This post has been edited by Saioux: Feb 7 2019, 09:51

What would likely be the next thing (or things) I should aim for if I want to stick with going 1H, instead of turning to magic? I just overhauled my gear, going from exquisite shade to a mix of leg/mag shade and vastly increasing my survivability/damage output.

Current gear:
Rapier
Shield
Helmet
Breastplate
Gauntlets
Leggings
Boots

I imagine DD1 would be the next hath perk to aim for since I already have IA5 and all <1000 cost perks?

In terms of my style in combat, I'm throwing up Imperil at the start and then just hovering over the enemy until they die. The OFC gets busted out if the situation calls for it. Is that fine or are there improvements I could make there as well?

I think on higher lv. 1H don't benefit more from light armor like on the lower lv...
light armor's adds attack speed and evade which improve your survavibility on low lv. as your stat still not enough...
but actually 1H don't want both of them to maximize the counter attack...
so I think you better switch to power armor instead...

Is there a point in doing IW for shield? It doesn't even have Jug. Also, is there any point in doing simple IW except for the weapons?

well, I only IW my shield just because I don't want it to be left out... (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
it also add the mitigation a little...

EDIT: If I were to get an ethereal rapier, is it viable to reforge until I get the right elemental attack, i.e. hallowed/demonic/arctic, or is it not worth it? If I were to throw in butcher5 and stuff I think it's probably not worth it but was wondering if anybody has ever done it lol

nah, it don't worth it....
if you try to get the right elemental strike on top of But/Fat, I don't want to imagine how many shard needed...
just try to get your preferred potency and accept the elemental strike you got...

Hey man, thanks for the comment.
I just read up some past replies and ppl are saying just leave ethereal at IW9 and use whatever the infusion that's best for the day, etc.

I think that's an interesting idea and maybe not bad after all. I can probably just do cold infusion for normal arenas and holy dark for SG

Your weapon is really really nice for something that I could afford now lol. It's got high stats across everything

This post has been edited by Saioux: Feb 7 2019, 10:22

1. What's the formula for monster elemental mitigation to level? it doesn't appear to be on a 1 level gain to 1 mitigation gain ratio, seems dependent on base mitigation (-50/-25/0/25), anyone got the exact formula / roundings?

I am no sure about it but it should be exactly same as the stats in monster lab.

2. Is it generally efficient to do lower arenas (in terms of loot/credits per stamina) if you can clear PFFEST? (Assuming Crys V) What's the cutoff range?

I don't play arenas below Fresh Meat since there are too few monster.
It might have some worth if you want to grind tokens.
I didn't make calculation nor take record for it though.

This post has been edited by qr12345: Feb 7 2019, 10:25

Is there any way to stall a round without using OC/MP/HP?

I'm in a fairly stupid dilemma due to CD/OC mechanic, and I need to somehow at least let stun runs its course so I don't get fucked over due to CD.

Honestly that's one of the two points I wish would get fixed eventually: that you can get 'weaker' as you level up, and dealing less damage / fighting stronger enemy can make the game easier.

This post has been edited by ihatenamingthings: Feb 7 2019, 10:38

Ok I must be blind.
nvm.

This post has been edited by qr12345: Feb 7 2019, 10:45

Hey man, thanks for the comment.
I just read up some past replies and ppl are saying just leave ethereal at IW9 and use whatever the infusion that's best for the day, etc.

I think that's an interesting idea and maybe not bad after all. I can probably just do cold infusion for normal arenas and holy dark for SG

Your weapon is really really nice for something that I could afford now lol. It's got high stats across everything

well if you want to leave it to IW9 I think you need to maximize the forging first, as every time you forge your equipment get a little bit of pxp... (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

I don't get where the IW9 suggestion came from.

If I understood correctly, you can get IW10 strike + prefix + normal attack + enchant strike. Leaving it at IW9 means you're missing out on the IW10 strike for no reason at all.

At IW9, you can enchant twice.

At IW9, you can enchant twice.

actually, you could enchant as many times as you wants using as many elements as you wish.

it's just that the elemental strike mechanic only register 2 elements (3 if you count void strike) at the same time.

Hmm, interesting. I knew of the limit to 3 strikes, so I thought the system would simply not allow you to do infusions that make you go over three strikes, but I guess you can do as many as you want.

In that case, does it just randomly choose three out of the strikes you have? If they chose the best strikes accordingly to the mitigation of monsters that would be neat, but it's probably not the case lol.

nope, it only recognize the first infusion that added...
the later one won't have any effect in the battle except if it have longer duration than the first one...
so if you use 15min holy and 30min dark, you will have additional holy strike in the first 15min, then dark strike in the latter 15min...
you could also use the same infusion with your weapon's element, though it also don't have any effect...

This post has been edited by Greshnik: Feb 7 2019, 14:17

My condolences to all the infusions sacrifices in finding out (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/cry.gif)

Hey guys, if I could afford it, is it good idea to buy GS asap? I think I might be able to pull it off with bounties. Also, how much is it nowadays? Is it around 40m?

You should also buy it as 2 silver stars and start as soon as you can (for example 18m per silver) because some sellers prioritize people with no stars. You might also say that you want silver star, so not exactly 50$, but, for example, 48$ because there is 10% transaction bonus and you usually get ~54$ for 50$ so with 48$ I believe you'll get ~52$

Is there a reason to buy it as silver stars?