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Mar 12 2015, 19:15
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Colman
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QUOTE(showoff @ Mar 13 2015, 00:45)  Watch movie (IMG:[ invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif) without imperil, element prof >170%? how about staff and cloth? You can use cloth on the two missing parts and see how good/bad it is. BTW, is your elemental proficiency maxed? If not yet max, use 5 phase is more appropriate.
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Mar 12 2015, 23:03
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Closed Account
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The 'Vigorous Vitality' Hath Perk, gives the equivalent to having some "HP bonus +25%" potency in gear? Or it is less?
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Mar 13 2015, 01:14
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CluePith
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I'm a 1h heavy armor user and...
I'm thinking of instead of using an emax block force shield, switching to a decent buckler of the nimble if i can find one and upgrading that. Basically alot lower upgrade cost and while you lose some block you gain some parry and lowered mana cost modifier.
Before committing to anything though i'd like to hear some opinions on this
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Mar 13 2015, 02:00
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Superlatanium
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QUOTE(CluePith @ Mar 12 2015, 23:14)  I'm thinking of instead of using an emax block force shield, switching to a decent buckler of the nimble if i can find one and upgrading that. Basically alot lower upgrade cost and while you lose some block you gain some parry and lowered mana cost modifier. You'll be losing some defense. The more important attacks to be able to block - Sprite and Celestial MP/SP attacks (which will rarely be resisted and will almost always do at least a moderate amount of spirit damage), as well as schoolgirl magical attacks, cannot be parried, since they're magical. You can get an Emax force shield for 120k-150k or so - the DMMs to upgrade to level 5 will cost around 200k. At your level, it shouldn't take long at all to get the credits for that, and it'll be worth the defense. Mana cost isn't really an issue unless you're intent on GF or high difficulty DWD.
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Mar 13 2015, 04:29
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showoff
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QUOTE(Colman @ Mar 12 2015, 17:15)  You can use cloth on the two missing parts and see how good/bad it is. BTW, is your elemental proficiency maxed? If not yet max, use 5 phase is more appropriate.
My elemental proficiency is sitting at starting point (IMG:[ invalid] style_emoticons/default/duck.gif)
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Mar 13 2015, 06:55
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babybob
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Hi everyone, I would like to ask how to use Hoverplay? I followed the thread to change these lines but failed, it did nothing when I mouse hover it, I set the font already CODE //// settings: var Spell_list = []; var Spell_list_on_new_round = []; var Spell_middle_click = ['Imperil']; // thresholds for stop var HP_T = 0.40; var MP_T = 0.11; var SP_T = 0.1; var stop_on_rebuffs = true; I tried spellspam, it works, but just need to move the mouse with every attack, Iron Portable 39.0.2100.0 using Can anyone help me (IMG:[ invalid] style_emoticons/default/cry.gif)
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Mar 13 2015, 07:26
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showoff
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Mar 13 2015, 08:56
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Cleavs
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QUOTE(CluePith @ Mar 13 2015, 00:14)  I'm a 1h heavy armor user and...
I'm thinking of instead of using an emax block force shield, switching to a decent buckler of the nimble if i can find one and upgrading that. Basically alot lower upgrade cost and while you lose some block you gain some parry and lowered mana cost modifier.
Before committing to anything though i'd like to hear some opinions on this
Block is more important than parry and mana cost modifier isn't so high afterall: if your heartseeker costs 400MP, it will still cost 350 or so. Your only advantages would be slightly better PABs (depending on the quality) and no matrixes needed
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Mar 13 2015, 09:04
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Cats Lover
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QUOTE(crazy3d @ Mar 13 2015, 06:03)  The 'Vigorous Vitality' Hath Perk, gives the equivalent to having some "HP bonus +25%" potency in gear? Or it is less?
HP bonus potency is added to "HP Boost", while Vigorous Vitality gives you x1.25 total HP. Assuming you have 10000 base health and 100% HP Boost already. (without VV and potencies) Your current max HP = 10000 * 2 = 20000 If you get VV, your HP = 10000 * 2 * 1.25 = 25000 If you're equipped with +25% HP bonus equips, your HP Boost will be 125%. So your HP = 10000 * 2.25 = 22500 If you're equipped with +25% HP bonus equips and get VV, your HP = 10000 * 2.25 * 1.25 = 28125 QUOTE(CluePith @ Mar 13 2015, 08:14)  I'm a 1h heavy armor user and...
I'm thinking of instead of using an emax block force shield, switching to a decent buckler of the nimble if i can find one and upgrading that. Basically alot lower upgrade cost and while you lose some block you gain some parry and lowered mana cost modifier.
Before committing to anything though i'd like to hear some opinions on this
Get exmax+ block force shield and forge its block 20~25 times at least. That's the way 1H Heavy can survive even on PFUDOR with power slaughters on current HV version. Note that your level is not high enough, just grind and become 350+ level and get decent 5 power slaughters. You can see HV as totally different game, then. (IMG:[ invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) This post has been edited by Cats Lover: Mar 13 2015, 09:12
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Mar 13 2015, 09:56
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FruitSmoothie
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When is it worth it to start upgrading/item worlding gear? I haven't tried buying from any player shops, just been buying what I can out of the equipment shop. I figured anything below Legendary is going to be replaced fairly soon, so I haven't taken it seriously yet. StaffSomehow every exquisite staff I find seems much worse than that. HeadChestHandsLegsFeetI have about 130k atm I could spend on buying new gear and upgrades as well. This post has been edited by FruitSmoothie: Mar 13 2015, 09:57
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Mar 13 2015, 10:08
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Superlatanium
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QUOTE(FruitSmoothie @ Mar 13 2015, 07:56)  When is it worth it to start upgrading/item worlding gear? I haven't tried buying from any player shops, just been buying what I can out of the equipment shop. I figured anything below Legendary is going to be replaced fairly soon, so I haven't taken it seriously yet. I have about 130k atm I could spend on buying new gear and upgrades as well.
Upgrading Phase requires Phazons for each new level, which are valued at 150k+ each. So, only do that once you have a good amount of income, and once your base equips are good enough to justify that cost. (in other words: probably not for another 200 levels or so) It's quite fine to use Exquisites and Magnificents long-term if their stats are good. Well-rolled Legendaries cost quite a lot and are very rare. Don't be afraid to buy from other players - the Bazaar is just where everyone sells their junk, so you're almost never going to find anything worth using from there. Many player shops offer basic equipment for cheap, sometimes with a discount for lower-level players as well. Item Worlds can only be done somewhat efficiently starting at level 250+, otherwise you probably won't be able to handle IWBTH or even BT - lower difficulties will just take way too long, so don't worry about it for now.
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Mar 13 2015, 10:48
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mozilla browser
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I've been sitting on this shield for a long time. Although it has ~Mmax block, the suffix and prefix aren't all that useful, so I've held off on forging it. I've been waiting for an Mmax+/Lmax shield to appear. Should I not bother?
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Mar 13 2015, 11:31
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Superlatanium
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QUOTE(mozilla browser @ Mar 13 2015, 08:48)  I've been sitting on this shield for a long time. Although it has ~Mmax block, the suffix and prefix aren't all that useful, so I've held off on forging it. I've been waiting for an Mmax+/Lmax shield to appear. Should I not bother? Based on a shallow price check, above mmax is gonna cost many millions, unforged. Unless you're really trying for PF-fest, I don't think it'd be worth it. Since you can make enough to pay for DMMs in a day or two, I'd say Mmax is more than worth forging. I think my shield's base block is only a bit above Emax but it's still as good as I need it to be. QUOTE(LucKy-X-1989 @ Mar 13 2015, 09:04)  Posted a while back to get some advice, taken most of that onboard though I was unable to find an ethereal rapier so just using a standard rapier of slaughter for now:
Anyone able to give more advice, I was also wondering too how you unlock the imperil spell, I can upgrade it in my abilities section but don't have the basic spell, the wiki didn't shed any lighit on it either, is it tied to proficiencies? A prefixed rapier will add a significant amount of damage due to the extra strike - even Ethereal ones are affordable, even if its stats won't be amazing. Check some player shops, it'll only cost you a few clear bonuses, and you'll be able to keep using it for a very long time (even if you change styles to 1h to make things easier on yourself). Only half of the listed damage of your offhand weapon is applied to the damage you do - Slaughter is much less useful, you may try for Nimble or Balance instead, possibly Hallowed as well for the cure bonus. "Protection" or "Deflection" are probably the most useful armor suffixes for you right now, since survivability is a significant issue. http://ehwiki.org/wiki/Spells#Deprecating_SpellsYou don't have enough proficiency for Imperil yet.
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Mar 13 2015, 11:41
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mozilla browser
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Doh.
This post has been edited by mozilla browser: Mar 13 2015, 11:42
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Mar 13 2015, 11:53
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LucKy-X-1989
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QUOTE(Superlatanium @ Mar 13 2015, 09:31)  Based on a shallow price check, above mmax is gonna cost many millions, unforged. Unless you're really trying for PF-fest, I don't think it'd be worth it. Since you can make enough to pay for DMMs in a day or two, I'd say Mmax is more than worth forging. I think my shield's base block is only a bit above Emax but it's still as good as I need it to be.A prefixed rapier will add a significant amount of damage due to the extra strike - even Ethereal ones are affordable, even if its stats won't be amazing. Check some player shops, it'll only cost you a few clear bonuses, and you'll be able to keep using it for a very long time (even if you change styles to 1h to make things easier on yourself). Only half of the listed damage of your offhand weapon is applied to the damage you do - Slaughter is much less useful, you may try for Nimble or Balance instead, possibly Hallowed as well for the cure bonus. "Protection" or "Deflection" are probably the most useful armor suffixes for you right now, since survivability is a significant issue. http://ehwiki.org/wiki/Spells#Deprecating_SpellsYou don't have enough proficiency for Imperil yet. >You don't have enough proficiency for Imperil yet. What proficiency do I need for that, I still don't understand the wiki or what "30/495" means also guess I'll go have a look around in the player shops for a prefixed rapier too.
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Mar 13 2015, 11:57
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Superlatanium
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QUOTE(LucKy-X-1989 @ Mar 13 2015, 09:53)  What proficiency do I need for that, I still don't understand the wiki or what "30/495" means also guess I'll go have a look around in the player shops for a prefixed rapier too. It's explained in the sections where the columns are defined... http://ehwiki.org/wiki/Spells#Table_LegendNeed 30 prof to access the spell, need 495 prof to get full benefits.
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Mar 13 2015, 12:31
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m118w11
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QUOTE(mozilla browser @ Mar 13 2015, 10:48)  I've been sitting on this shield for a long time. Although it has ~Mmax block, the suffix and prefix aren't all that useful, so I've held off on forging it. I've been waiting for an Mmax+/Lmax shield to appear. Should I not bother? In this patch its probably not going to appear, but you should only forge if you think it will help you beat something, or you have excess credits.
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Mar 13 2015, 13:51
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mozilla browser
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Thanks @superlatanium & m118w11.
What do you mean by "in this patch it's probably not going to appear"? Are you forecasting that forgeing will be inadvisable within the next few patches? Or, has 10b said so?
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Mar 13 2015, 23:32
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ale137
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is it worth to take the ability upgrade for the heavy armor that increases resistance to slashing crushing and piercing?
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