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What do you mean my best ones? No seriously, what do you mean by that?

typo, sorry (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif)

the best staff and armors you own atm, if i may ask. not interested in your pants anymore, is just to help you switch to another set if you need to/there's the chance to do it

This post has been edited by Scremaz: Nov 26 2014, 14:49

typo, sorry (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif)

the best staff and armors you own atm, if i may ask. not interested in your pants anymore, is just to help you switch to another set if you need to/there's the chance to do it

How is there a chance to do it? I am kinda stuck with this set unless someone wants to buy/switch it.

Staff
Alt. Staff
Head
Body
Hands
Legs
Shoes

This post has been edited by Twilight Sparkle1998: Nov 26 2014, 14:55

imo, elements doesn't matter that much (at least with us low level non-crazy CP forging mages) when you're doing everything @hell and in volume. though, like others have mentioned, having 1 (or 2) prof gear helps out a lot.

personally, I've recently switched from full phase to 1 elemental prof cap + 4 phase (ie ~118% prof => ~140% prof) which actually improve my clear time by ~10%, because there's a lot less 50%resist. i'm currently trying to push it to ~150%, before doing anything else.

IWed it to Jug5 + slight forging it actually helps out some too. also, prof gear tend to be much cheaper to buy & forge. though, they are quite rare, especially, the good ones. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif)

ps. imo, Staff is a lot more important than phase gear, especially, when we you don't have credits for those crazy-million-credits-worth-phase.

This post has been edited by malkatmp: Nov 26 2014, 14:57

imo, elements doesn't matter that much (at least with us low level non-crazy CP forging mages) when you're doing everything @hell and in volume. though, like others have mentioned, having 1 (or 2) prof gear helps out a lot.

personally, I've recently switched from full phase to 1 elemental prof cap + 4 phase (ie ~118% prof => ~140% prof) which actually improve my clear time by ~10%, because there's a lot less 50%resist. i'm currently trying to push it to ~150%, before doing anything else.

IWed it to Jug5 + slight forging it actually helps out some too. also, prof gear tend to be much cheaper to buy & forge. though, they are quite rare, especially, the good ones. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif)

Obviously I can't IWed either, I am so weak. T_T I actually have these two things, right after changing to mage. I kinda hardly use them anymore.

Katana
Wakizashi

Obviously I can't IWed either, I am so weak. T_T I actually have these two things, right after changing to mage. I kinda hardly use them anymore.

Katana
Wakizashi

mmm... it isn't so bad of a set afterall, you'd better stick with it for a while. in the meanwhile you will still raise your elemental prof, which is however needed for switching to another element. also, watch auctions to snipe the leftovers, it may help you spare some credits (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
if the matter is only to add some levels i may do some runs, if i remember correctly i still owe you something from a lottery of yours. but i'm very short of shards to reset (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
or i can lend you some power pieces and a rapier, if you prefer this way

This post has been edited by Scremaz: Nov 26 2014, 15:11

mmm... it isn't so bad of a set afterall, you'd better stick with it for a while. in the meanwhile you will still raise your elemental prof, which is however needed for switching to another element. also, watch auctions to snipe the leftovers, it may help you spare some credits (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
if the matter is only to add some levels i may do some runs, if i remember correctly i still owe you something from a lottery of yours. but i'm very short of shards to reset (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
or i can lend you some power pieces and a rapier, if you prefer this way

Nah I am not good at IWing myself, usually I get others to help me IW. Speaking of IW, I think I am gonna put my Niten + Power Armor up for sale. I don't even use them anymore sadly. Hopefully I could get some credits from them.

Nah I am not good at IWing myself, usually I get others to help me IW. Speaking of IW, I think I am gonna put my Niten + Power Armor up for sale. I don't even use them anymore sadly. Hopefully I could get some credits from them.

power of slaughters, maybe? *.*

How is there a chance to do it? I am kinda stuck with this set unless someone wants to buy/switch it.

Staff
Alt. Staff
Head
Body
Hands
Legs
Shoes

That's... actually a nice fire set, even with exq staff. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Tell me if you give up on walking into Mordor, I won't mind take that set and finish the quest. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

power of slaughters, maybe? *.*

Yeah I have power of slaughters. In fact, I just put them in my store.

That's... actually a nice fire set, even with exq staff. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Tell me if you give up on walking into Mordor, I won't mind take that set and finish the quest. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Hmm it all depends how much credits I could earn from my shop first, I am selling my melees set, in fact all of them, except for my 1H + Shield, Shade and Shielding Armor.

erm... just a doubt. 1H gives its best after lv200, since at 200 prof you will acquire up to 3 counter-stuns per turn. if you already own a slaughter armor set and a force shield (i guess a rapier too), why switching to mage at that level? in my opinion, with the current gameplay you can summarize one's optimal (*) grinding run as:

• lv 0~200: take time until you build 1H set; past lv170 start building 1H prof
• lv 200+ : switch to 1H, as now the best choice to go melee
• lv 310+ : eventually, switch to maging. it seems almost a forced choice after lv400 or so, but have to reach that stage yet, so not sure (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif)

all those arguments from before were made prior to know that you owned a nice power set. but given this, and the fact that imperil at your level isn't so good, now i suggest you to keep going 1H

(*) optimal = not struggling too much

This post has been edited by Scremaz: Nov 26 2014, 15:45

erm... just a doubt. 1H gives its best after lv200, since at 200 prof you will acquire up to 3 counter-stuns per turn. if you already own a slaughter armor set and a force shield (i guess a rapier too), why switching to mage at that level? in my opinion, with the current gameplay you can summarize one's optimal grinding run as:

• lv 0~200: take time until you build 1H set; past lv170 start building 1H prof
• lv 200+ : switch to 1H
• lv 310+ : eventually, switch to maging. it seems almost a forced choice after lv400 or so, but have to reach that stage yet, so not sure (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif)

all those arguments from before were made prior to know that you owned a nice power set. but given this, and the fact that imperil at your level isn't so good, now i suggest you to keep going 1H

You do realize my 1H set has Shade Armor instead of Power right? I don't use Power on it cause I die easily with Power.

You do realize my 1H set has Shade Armor instead of Power right? I don't use Power on it cause I die easily with Power.

it *may* be because most of your armors lack END, or also many other things.

for example, which spells do you cast when you start playing with 1H heavy? and what are your weapon and your shield?

This post has been edited by Scremaz: Nov 26 2014, 15:53

it *may* be because most of your armors lack END, or also many other things.

for example, what spells do you cast when you start playing with 1H heavy? and what's your weapon?

Spells? Uhmm... Protection > Spark of Life > Heartseeker > Cure > Shadow Veil > Haste
Rapier
Shield

LOL, you keep editing your post.

This post has been edited by Twilight Sparkle1998: Nov 26 2014, 15:54

Spells? Uhmm... Protection > Spark of Life > Heartseeker > Cure > Shadow Veil > Haste
Rapier
Shield

LOL, you keep editing your post.

i like to keep my readers awake (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif)

however the sequence is quite wrong: to maximize the chance to remain alive haste and protection has to be the first two, maybe haste as the first in lower difficulties and protection at higher ones; then spark; then regen; finally, heartseeker only if you gain a channeling from before. and respective abilities slotted at the maximum possible. shadow veil with power is useless if not dangerous since it reduces the number of counters

also, the highest number possible of casting has to be made in spirit stance to spare MP: if you're doing RE/RoB then cast immediately all those, but if you're doing arenas/IW you should have enough time to raise your OC bar by a considerable amount (usually i go for 150% or so).

shield is good. rapier should be of slaughter with a pretty high PA chance: yours has nice PA stat but quite low parry to be nimble, so i don't see a big point in using it. as soon as i finish an arena i'll check if i have a decent hallowed rapier to send you, it will boost your cure (even if it will make a bit harder to deal with celestials unless you reach void strike)

i'll check if i have a decent hallowed rapier to send you, it will boost your cure (even if it will make a bit harder to deal with celestials unless you reach void strike)

I feel loved yet hated by other people at the same time, but I am mostly loved. I host lotteries back then just to get some love and karma to be honest (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Ooh, and to be kind. Still, thanks but I don't know why it has to be hallowed. What about the rest of the elements?

This post has been edited by Twilight Sparkle1998: Nov 26 2014, 16:11

I feel loved yet hated by other people at the same time, but I am mostly loved. I host lotteries back then just to get some love and karma to be honest (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Ooh, and to be kind. Still, thanks but I don't know why it has to be hallowed. What about the rest of the elements?

good point, you may also choose the element judging by the kind of mobs you encounter and their respective weakness. but hallowed (and its holy EDB) raises the amount of HP restored by cure, it's quite useful if you have troubles to stay alive. plus it's quite cheap to forge (thus increasing the bonus)

good point, you may also choose the element judging by the kind of mobs you encounter and their respective weakness. but hallowed (and its holy EDB) raises the amount of HP restored by cure, it's quite useful if you have troubles to stay alive. plus it's quite cheap to forge (thus increasing the bonus)

Wow glad to know! I didn't know that Cure counts on holy EDB, However I don't know EDB is XD I am so weak at abbreviations. T_T But still, thanks. How much will it costs for the hallowed rapier? Oh wait, this is the 'Ask the Experts' thread, I don't think WTS is allowed here. Oh no...I hope I don't get suspended for posting on the thread or posting for two pages long.

Wow glad to know! I didn't know that Cure counts on holy EDB, However I don't know EDB is XD I am so weak at abbreviations. T_T But still, thanks. How much will it costs for the hallowed rapier? Oh wait, this is the 'Ask the Experts' thread, I don't think WTS is allowed here. Oh no...I hope I don't get suspended for posting on the thread or posting for two pages long.

worry not, i regularly do this (going off-topic, i mean (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif) ). it's an undefinitely loan, keep it for as long as you need. or a gift, if you prefer

This post has been edited by Scremaz: Nov 26 2014, 16:33

Legendary Reinforced Tower Shield of The Barrier

!W!O!W!

No penalty, but you can only decrease 10 stats per day, so it's slow to switch mage/melee when your Lv is high. Profs gain caps at your Lv, and Lv caps at LV500, so I guess you can gain up to 500 profs max when grinding.

Lol, so you're aiming to be a fire breathing pony er, fire breathing dragon like kumosu? (aiming)
Well, we have mid level mages like Scremaz (wind) and tetron (elect), but they'll probably recommend you to Lv up to 310 for 0-cooldown Imperil and many things else.
Anyways good luck with that. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Yep. The "0 cooldown Imperil" spell is immensely helpful for Elemental Mages.

At low levels proficiencies tend to lag behind because of how quickly you can level up. Once things slow down, proficiencies will catch up pretty quickly, in particular the proficiencies that you frequently use, like your weapon and armor proficiencies. You may have to grind Deprecating and Supportive proficiencies, since those aren't used as often.

Deprecating and Supportive Proficiencies tend to keep up with the Level. Only thing that can't is "Staff Proficiency". (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Well thanks for the advice, I just have no idea what IAs is, yep, my brain can't process it, stupid brain, sad girl here (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I get the rest of the things, except for elemental. What's with the battlecaster? Is it for the mana conservation or the magic accuracy? Fiery Blast costs like 6 Mana, yeah I don't think I need mana conservation XD
Hey might as well start now or at lvl 310, I can't even get to Imperil cause my deprecating prof. are so little, like 1.54, I just started getting prof. for it. Besides, I am surviving even better as a mage than a melee, even if I have void damage on my melees. I read up on the Imperil thing, it looks pretty cool, though does it only target one enemy at a time? Then that's gonna take like a lot of mana to get them all.

Imperil can target 3 monsters at max, but you'll need to reach Lv.310 to unlock it's true potential.

nice news

Are you sure about the truthfulness of that "News"? (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

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Sharing some lists I just compiled. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

The lists consist of wind staves, but their stats apply to other elementals.
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Nice list. But, Destruction Staffs are not necessarily better than Elemental Staffs. And Elemental Staffs are not necessarily better than Proficiency Staffs. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Cool, then everyone should stop bidding for fire sets, I have enough competitors already. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/anime_cry.gif)

Since when did you become a Fire mage? (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

Anybody knows the formula of damage caused by frd?
I can't find the skill multiplier

This post has been edited by Dead-ed: Nov 26 2014, 18:04