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That's elemental mitigation, not elemental damage boost, so no.

damn, was worth a shot asking (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/cry.gif)

what is the point of killing blows if they dont increase ur chance of getting goods...unless its a way of seeing how effective ur monster is so as to be able to tweak it (though again, if kb does nothing what does it matter how effective it is)

what is the point of killing blows if they dont increase ur chance of getting goods...unless its a way of seeing how effective ur monster is so as to be able to tweak it (though again, if kb does nothing what does it matter how effective it is)

I thought it was more for bragging rights?

If anything, I guess it shows how well your monster is doing. Like the more killing blows it has, the more likely its going to keep on winning battles?

I'm going for bragging rights. I would love to say my monster has "over 9000" kills ^^

Is this worth keeping to sell later on? It's Owl, which is a drag, but some of its stats seem pretty good. Too bad it's MAB and WIS that are the so-so stats.

This post has been edited by HaliZorat: Mar 21 2012, 01:01

Is this worth keeping to sell later on? It's Owl, which is a drag, but some of its stats seem pretty good. Too bad it's MAB and WIS that are the so-so stats.

Later on I don't think anyone would be interested in owl phase TBH. As soon as you move away from gossamer, people are already looking for elemental phase (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

is Regen any good at all? It only heals me a measly 40HP every turn...

Do mages ever have any effective heal at ever?

is Regen any good at all? It only heals me a measly 40HP every turn...

Do mages ever have any effective heal at ever?

Yes. If you're a holy mage your heals will rock.

Regen is very good at shaving off damage from enemies. You usually kill everything with 1 spell. On the (rather common) chance that 1-2 enemies remain, their damage can usually be offset in 2 turns by regen/regen II.

That's with good evade, mind you. Still, regen is a decent choice. Much more efficient than Cure.

Yes, it gets better the more you train your proficiencies. So better in fact that it's basically suicide going in a fight without Regen (or more importantly, Regen II).

With the new focus staffs with the reduced mana usage, are they better that destruction staffs?

Also, should have asked this a while ago, what is a good ratio to distribute points?

Currently:
90 Agility
105 Endurance
120 Intelligence
105 Wisdom

Thanks.

With the new focus staffs with the reduced mana usage, are they better that destruction staffs?

Also, should have asked this a while ago, what is a good ratio to distribute points?

Currently:
90 Agility
105 Endurance
120 Intelligence
105 Wisdom

Thanks.

depends, if focus result in getting more hit thus more cure needed, then it definitely isn't a better one.

I'm just repeating what varst said for this:
int=wis>end=agi>str>dex

I keep getting raped at 60% hp in the first round by mobs at round 30 of normal mode. What should I do?

This post has been edited by holy_demon: Mar 21 2012, 04:48

I keep getting raped at 60% hp in the first round by mobs at round 30 of normal mode. What should I do?

we won't know unless you post your stat, equips, etc

we won't know unless you post your stat, equips, etc

My stats:
Level 72
Strength 48
Dexterity 52
Agility 66
Endurance 68
Intelligence 82
Wisdom 73

Superior Redwood Staff of Focus
Fine Gossamer Cap of the Earth-walker
Average Gossamer Robe of the Fox
Average Gossamer Gloves of the Fox
Average Gossamer Pants of the Earth-walker
Average Gossamer Shoes of the Owl

Yeah I know my equips are crap, but I don't think I need to invest more than 10k credits just to fight normal...

This post has been edited by holy_demon: Mar 21 2012, 05:19

Not a mage, but I'm pretty sure better Gossamers wouldn't cost you that much. Also can't say much about your stat distribution.

How about abilities? What spells do you have?

Not a mage, but I'm pretty sure better Gossamers wouldn't cost you that much. Also can't say much about your stat distribution.

How about abilities? What spells do you have?

Max HP tank, max Shadow Veil, max Haste, max Wind1, max Lightning1 + Lightning2, max Fire2

No point in exp, mp, and sp tank

About equips, I think that the common practice at my level is to get Elementalist, which is rarely seen in WTS, but also priced at around 5k. So I just bough cheap gossamer with decent int/wis for 500-1000 apiece

Personally, I don't think you can mage effectively at lower levels. You simply don't have enough ability points to get all the spells you need.

Survivability of a mage is proportional to the number of monsters you kill in the first round. Especially at lower levels, where your defenses suck.

I would recommend people to try maging when they are at least 80/90, not lower. It's simply not worth the problems.

Personally, I don't think you can mage effectively at lower levels. You simply don't have enough ability points to get all the spells you need.

Survivability of a mage is proportional to the number of monsters you kill in the first round. Especially at lower levels, where your defenses suck.

I would recommend people to try maging when they are at least 80/90, not lower. It's simply not worth the problems.

I've been maging since forever :bleh: (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

I think the problem isn't on his level, but his attitude towards equipments.

Elementalist is already the cheapest investment you can have. It's not essential to pay millions of credits for equips, but accept the fact that you at least need 5k investment for each slot to proceed.

And I couldn't decide the appropriate level to be a mage/melee. I just suggest them the appropriate equips and see how it works. So far nobody said they can't proceed with elementalists at lower levels. Or maybe they don't speak out.

I think the problem isn't on his level, but his attitude towards equipments.

Elementalist is already the cheapest investment you can have. It's not essential to pay millions of credits for equips, but accept the fact that you at least need 5k investment for each slot to proceed.

And I couldn't decide the appropriate level to be a mage/melee. I just suggest them the appropriate equips and see how it works. So far nobody said they can't proceed with elementalists at lower levels. Or maybe they don't speak out.

The thing is that at lower levels you simply don't have enough APs to invest in HP, supportive AND elemental spells. That's the biggest barrier IMO

He could just invest in Ability Boost then.
I would think getting some points in Mana Tank should help out.
I think I heard somewhere that mana is important for mages...