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Since you've already seen a boss monster, you've got an idea about what to expect from them.

They hit much harder than normal mobs, and they have special attacks which can kill you in one shot if you aren't careful (in Item Worlds, unless you find one on a much later round, their special attacks might not kill you in one shot, but it is better to be safe than sorry).

You should not worry about facing a boss yet until you get to the Ring of Blood.

Once you get there, we can discuss that at that point in time,

Since you've already seen a boss monster, you've got an idea about what to expect from them.

They hit much harder than normal mobs, and they have special attacks which can kill you in one shot if you aren't careful (in Item Worlds, unless you find one on a much later round, their special attacks might not kill you in one shot, but it is better to be safe than sorry).

You should not worry about facing a boss yet until you get to the Ring of Blood.

Once you get there, we can discuss that at that point in time,

I don't find that the bosses from the IW, arena's and the RoB are that much different. Well the IW and Grindfest versions start of weaker, but their hp seems the same for me

hi
is there any tips for fighting in the arena?
i stuck at the level 30 arena for so long now

depends on your gear/abilities/fighting style , without these information we can't provide any kind of tips

stats are looking good

i can't see the burden or the interference from your screenshot, but i think you have too high burden. This will make you act slower and you will get attacked more than once before you can act.
Also don't use a scythe at this moment, they have low accuracy modifiers and at your level your hit should be not that high.
As for the skills, you will need weaken when you are going to encounter mini bosses and bosses, slow is optional but very usefull but get weaken first

edit: oops this wasn't suppose to happen. I wanted this to be editted on my previous post

jah? good to know I ain't completely fucked up (yet) ^^

burden: 73
inter.: 57.3
true, attacked twice in one turn - - should I just go with a lighter armor?

no? any other suggestions, estoc/longsword?

weaken and slow eh? awright, and what about sleep? useful or should I just wait for confuse?

's alright yo and thank you for answering trest'yin (bows) (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

how much quality difference in unicorn horn and noodle appendage?

how much quality difference in unicorn horn and noodle appendage?

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If you consider the fact that round bonus is capped at 500, the 500 extra loot quality is pretty significant.

I don't find that the bosses from the IW, arena's and the RoB are that much different. Well the IW and Grindfest versions start of weaker, but their hp seems the same for me

Yes, their HP is the same. I was saying that because they might be hitting for less when you face them in a Grindfest or Item World (before Round 50).

jah? good to know I ain't completely fucked up (yet) ^^

burden: 73
inter.: 57.3
true, attacked twice in one turn - - should I just go with a lighter armor?

no? any other suggestions, estoc/longsword?

weaken and slow eh? awright, and what about sleep? useful or should I just wait for confuse?

's alright yo and thank you for answering trest'yin (bows) (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

something lighter like kevlars and some evade silk would make a lot of difference

I would use long swords or katana's for now

sleep is ok, but too mp consuming if you are not a mage.
confuse is not that good, because it's unreliable

something lighter like kevlars and some evade silk would make a lot of difference

I would use long swords or katana's for now

sleep is ok, but too mp consuming if you are not a mage.
confuse is not that good, because it's unreliable

ah awright guess that pair of superior silk pants of the cheetah and the pair of fine silk gloves of the fleet I picked up from manbearpig will get some use after all

awright less' see if I can' find a good katana around....

thanks again for the heads up, I'll just stick with heads up then

again you have my thanks trest'yin you've saved me a shitload of cred. from not training further in 'ability' boost (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) I owe ya dawg

if you seek some dragon hide or kevlars or katana/longswords, pm me guys i have plenty to sell

2001-2999
2501-3499
If you consider the fact that round bonus is capped at 500, the 500 extra loot quality is pretty significant.

thanks
so it's better to stock toB for future farming of FSM

btw: that numbers changes randomly on drop or they are determined by difficulty?

This post has been edited by tribalspirit: Feb 13 2011, 04:20

What does the prof bonus on a piece of equipment mean? Say I have +11 fire bonus. As a mage does this number help me with a fire spell, or does it help protect me against fire attacks? TIA.

What does the prof bonus on a piece of equipment mean? Say I have +11 fire bonus. As a mage does this number help me with a fire spell, or does it help protect me against fire attacks? TIA.

There is no Profiency Bonus for Fire. You have to look if it is "Damage Type Mitigation" or "Elemental Damage Bonus".

How works damage reduction via armor?

lets say monster would hit 100dmg and from gear char have 5% mitigation and 30 absorption
wich one work first?
its:
100*[1-0,05]-30 = 65dmg
or
[100-30]*[1-0,05] = 66,5dmg?

The second one

Concerning the classic transition to being a mage, I read that levels 50/80/100 would make the most sense because of the powerful spells you can then access.
Do you guys reset your abilities every few tiers to get your points into those new spells or do you stick to two types of damage and keep the lower tiers for the 10% increase?

i didn't bother resetting, i keep the spells that i want and the lower tiers

I kept my lower tiers, and they see plenty of use. Tier 2 AoE in arena, and tier 1 AoE in IW mostly. I do change to tier 2 AoE in IW once I reach high enough rounds where shield and regen can no longer keep up with damage.

Concerning the classic transition to being a mage, I read that levels 50/80/100 would make the most sense because of the powerful spells you can then access.
Do you guys reset your abilities every few tiers to get your points into those new spells or do you stick to two types of damage and keep the lower tiers for the 10% increase?

I'm focusing on all Tank at the moment regardless of spell availability, and probably will continue that way until I finally decide to make the switch - all the points I'd put in MP Tank are in EXP boost currently to help expedite the process.

However, I think I'm going to tough it out until I open up the last set of spells that are used most frequently, and then do the switch ALL AT ONCE in order to preserve credits. It's only gonna cost 163 C this 2nd time, but I can only imagine what it's gonna be if I try to do it again after.

Of course, training Ability Points helps wonders with this too.

Ok, I need some feedback guys, I've just turned mage at lvl 135. I'm now at 138 and I'm still not sure if I'm doing everything right.

So if it's not too much of a bother, look through my stats and any advice will be met with karma and cake*

Here are my stats:
[img834.imageshack.us] Stat Pic
I'm currently in the process of maxing out my staff and elemental prof.
After that I'll tackle Dep/Supp/Cur and finally I'll raise holy (eventually I'll need it against bosses I figure)

These are my abilities:
[img19.imageshack.us] Ability Pic
I hear Poison has been nerfed, or something? So I got rid of that and I also invested some points in Holy (will get the ratings up when I have AP to spare as well)

And this is my equip:
Fine Ebony Staff of Destruction
Average Gossamer Cap of The Elementalist
Fine Silk Robe of The Raccoon
Average Gossamer Gloves of The Elementalist
Average Gossamer Pants of The Elementalist
Average Gossamer Shoes of The Elementalist
Haven't gotten a decent Elementalist robe yet, so I'm sticking with my best silk robe for the moment.

This is how it looks for me:
[img40.imageshack.us] Equip Stat Pic
It's pretty ok, I think. I've got some decent equip I think.

My auras:
[img140.imageshack.us] Aura Pic
Also, I have Haste and Shadow Veil set on Innate arcana and for now I use shield scrolls, saving up for IA upgrade atm.


I figure I'm doing pretty good (at least better than I was when I was meleeing, but still I've got some gripes about it.
When I'm on harder difficulties (IWBTH or BT most prominently) I lose HP so fast, that not even my Haste+SV+Shield+Regen can keep up with the damage. And I don't mean it drains away slowly, I mean I have to use Cure II every 5-10 turns ffs. I run out of mana and pots so fast it's not even funny. And Ether theft rarely works. It's at 36% - 2 turns on paper, but I find myself whaling at a mob for 5+ times and eventually losing CM altogether, recasting a spell, repeat ad infinitum.
I don't know, just a few gripes, nothing major. Perhaps I'm still doing something wrong?
Oh, almost forgot. For reference, this is how I'm doing right now:
[img823.imageshack.us] Arena Pic





(*there is no cake) (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
I know, right?

This post has been edited by (Cheater) KamuiSeph: Feb 13 2011, 16:43