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And how do I "open" a WTS? also is there a thread for selling/ buying?

basically go in WTS section, list what you want to sell (either with a price or clearly stating that you're open to offers) and a bit of explanations on how you want to conduct your business: ie using COD, not using COD, first come first served, PM appreciated etc etc.
putting it in your sig will give you a bit more advertising and will provide you a fast way to reach it yourself.

RE: (which element, btw?)

I didn't get Tier 3 Holy spells till fairly recently level ~300, I've been playing as elemental since after 1st month as 2-handed. Thus about 5 years.
RE: Which Element? Um all 4 as attack spells in order of proc afflicted monster. Example Flame causes Searing Skin (Resistance to Cold is lowered), so I then attack next with Cold which causes Freezing Limbs (Resistance to Wind is lowered), so I then attack with Wind...which causes Turbulent Air (resistance to Elec is lowered), so I then attack with Elec... which causes Deep Burns (Resistance to Flames is lowered), soo ....around I go till death. Throw in a Holy to get Sole Fire and then Drain to get Ether Theft and reg attack to get Ether Tap.
Always keep Ether Theft going via Drain Attacking while awaiting ~14rd cooldown.
Cure when needed and use Mystic Gem to cast 281pt Arcane Focus for 1pt.
But I first hit all the monsters with Weaken and Imperil after protection and shadow veil myself.

RE: ...referring to IA? ~Hath Perks ...free all APs...they are useful

Yes they are useful, but not essential as the slots needed, Haste (autocast1) ability slot (Row2Col1) was replaced with Faster DRAIN, and SparkOLife (autocast2) ability slot (R2C8) was replaced with Better Drain. I don't have enough to buy more Supportative Slots so I took them from Haste and SparkOLife.

RE: gears in your sig... using.

Yes, what's wrong with my gear? (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Here is my full character:

Yes, that is the equip I use, What's wrong with my equipment? (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

heh... it's quite hard even to start...
first of all, maging before lv310~350 is quite hard.
if you really intend to go on, well... - as sapo said, the base of maging in this build is to stick with one element only (whichever it is), and using only phase of that element and something like one or two proficiency cottons (of that element as well!). Imperil is a good boost to your damage.
staff needs to be matching, which means that prefix, slot name and suffix all have to boost the same EDB (eventually Destruction suffix is fine anyways).
assign only abilities that you're actually going to use: therefore those relative to your element, tanks, restoratives, cloth/staff (you can forget about Staff physical damage), supportives (cure, regen, shadow veil, protection, haste, arcane focus, spirit shield, spark and a spike shield - cannot say which one though) and Imperil (eventually holy/dark). personally i suggest also Silence, but only as last resort.
ether/spirit theft comes as a part of a more complicated playstyles. nowadays isn't suggested anymore, and either way you may find a reason to apply it only against SGs and tankier mobs.

It's not that great but compared to what you have now it's pretty damn good for dark mage.
Your current one is prefixless so you will see a pretty big difference (and the IW of the new one is fantastic).
I would soulbind it.

Soulbounded it and done a few RE PFUDORs since then, i kill the mobs much faster now (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) , guessing it's due to the counter-resist so they're not constantly reducing my damage.

What is a decent amount of cast speed bonus on a holy mage?

Decided to give a try to IWBTH itemworld and I cant get past round 50 or so. I imagine that hellfest(or whatever grindfest) is going to give me problems as well.

This post has been edited by Piscolabis: Mar 1 2017, 15:22

What is a decent amount of cast speed bonus on a holy mage?

At your level >20% would be quite helpful (but you need a lot of charged to get there)

Decided to give a try to IWBTH itemworld and I cant get past round 50 or so. I imagine that hellfest(or whatever grindfest) is going to give me problems as well.

Yes, Hellfest it's nearly as difficult as IWBTH IW.
Btw, I died during an IW (IWBTH, even with nearly 32% cast speed I spark like crazy in the last 20-30 rounds) last saturday, sparked, was going to press F2 for health potion, probably clicked another key with the hand, dead (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/heh.gif)

Ok, i started playing yesterday, and probably this isn't something i will need to use now, but what are thos N1 and S1 in the battle slots? I tried looking in the wiki but it doesn't mention it.

They're for Scrolls (S slots) and Infusions (N slots) only https://ehwiki.org/wiki/Character_Menu#Battle_Items

Both Scrolls and Infusions can also go in your normal Battle Slots.

Scrolls and iNfusions.

Yes, that is the equip I use, What's wrong with my equipment? (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Don't use more than one element, that kills your damage output. And, as mentioned, Earth-Walker does nothing.

I thought gold star was only 100% more exp, just did a RE and got about 4x more exp than I normally do (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) is that suppose to be right?

I thought gold star was only 100% more exp, just did a RE and got about 4x more exp than I normally do (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) is that suppose to be right?

You got cookies too

I thought gold star was only 100% more exp, just did a RE and got about 4x more exp than I normally do (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) is that suppose to be right?

Yes.
You get 2*1.8 exp multiplier from star (+1) and cookies (+0.2*4) so it's 3.6 times your normal exp.

This post has been edited by End Of All Hope: Mar 1 2017, 18:09

You have a mix of abilities but you're not focusing on a single element, the result is that your damage is low, probably lower than a melee fighter.
And Earth-walker suffix is completely useless.

Mix of abilities? All 4 of my element abilities are MAXed! (*1) Which is my Focus as and Elementalist.
*1 Maxed at 5th Tier because 6th Tier offers no bonus for Tier 3 Spells.
But I guess you're referring to equipment specialization not ability, if my guess is wrong please clarify your meaning of "mix of abilities". I have specialized in my style of battle tactics as I previously stated and all my abilities promote that style. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I assume you would like my equipment specialized to Magic use of only Elemental or Holy or a specific Element like Electric. Which is my goal "of Mjolnir"
Like my "Exquisite Charged Phase Cap of Mjolnir" So as my Storm Spike Shield gives them reduce resistance to Elec I can cause more damage. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I'd love them all to be Charged, Frugal, Radiant, or Mystic with Ruby, Cobalt, Amber, Jade, Zircon, or Onyx.
And I do get them as credits, drops & gifts allow. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Like the Legendary drop I gratefully equipped over my previous "Exquisite Ruby Cotton Pants of the Elementalist" with "Legendary Cobalt Cotton Pants of the Earth-walker" since its legendary, I already had Ruby and Elemental but no cold (Cobalt) mitigation. and Since 15 of my Abilities and 8 Spell I use are SUPPORTIVE, the 89pts are welcomed. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I appreciate your feed-back, but without stating reasons supporting your statement, it is not useful.
I'm sorry if you feel I'm insulting you, I'm not trying to be, forgive me. I'm trying to understand.
However I'm sure I'm ignorant and I should just know what you know, but sadly I don't. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
As Always, Thanks for your time and consideration. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

This post has been edited by Goodman2011: Mar 1 2017, 20:56

Mix of abilities? All 4 of my element abilities are MAXed!(*1) Which is my Focus as and Elementalist.
*1 Maxed at 5th Tier because 6th Tier offers no bonus for Tier 3 Spells.
But I guess you're referring to equipment specialization not ability, if my guess is wrong please clarify your meaning of "mix of abilities". I have specialized in my style of battle tactics as I previously stated and all my abilities promote that style. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I assume you would like my equipment specialized to Magic use of only Elemental or Holy or a specific Element like Electric. Which is my goal "of Mjolnir"
Like my "Exquisite Charged Phase Cap of Mjolnir"
I'd love them all to be Charged, Frugal, Radiant, or Mystic with Ruby, Cobalt, Amber, Jade, Zircon, or Onyx.
And I do get them as credits, drops & gifts allow. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Like the Legendary drop I gratefully equipped over my previous "Exquisite Ruby Cotton Pants of the Elementalist" with "Legendary Cobalt Cotton Pants of the Earth-walker" since its legendary, I already had Ruby and Elemental but no cold (Cobalt) mitigation. and Since 15 of my Abilities and 8 Spell I use are SUPPORTIVE, the 89pts are welcomed. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I appreciate your feed-back, but without stating reasons supporting your statement, it is not useful.
I'm sorry if you feel I'm insulting you, I'm not trying to be, forgive me. I'm trying to understand.
However I'm sure I'm ignorant and I should just know what you know, but sadly I don't. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

You don't need further supportive proficiency, nor elemental mitigation on phases.

If you want to go for Elec Mage (Mjolnir), you have to get:
- Shocking Redwood of Mjolnir/Destruction/Elementalist or Shocking Willow of Destruction
- Phases of Mjolnir + Cottons of Elementalist (4+1 or 3+2)

If you can't manage to buy legendaries, try magnificents. Or go with self drops.
But don't replace matching pieces with non matching ones (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

My thanks to all the experts here and other's pm chatting helping me build this
Elementalist character.

Whoever you've been talking to before now, I suggest you ignore them because they've been giving you absolutely terrible advice. (nothing personal, it's just that their recommendations are making things harder for you, not easier)

Mix of abilities? All 4 of my element abilities are MAXed! Which is my Focus as and Elementalist.

EDB matters more. For example, better to do 400% of normal damage 100% of the time with a single element than to do [130%, 140%, 160%, 150%] of normal damage by rotating elements.

Use only one element, such as elec/Mjolnir, or your damage output will be far below what it could be.

I'd love them all to be Charged, Frugal, Radiant, or Mystic with Ruby, Cobalt, Amber, Jade, Zircon, or Onyx.

No, don't try to make prefixes match, it does nothing. It's nice to have useful prefixes such as Charged more than plain elemental mitigation prefixes, but there's nothing wrong with mixing and matching them.

Like the Legendary drop I gratefully equipped over my previous "Exquisite Ruby Cotton Pants of the Elementalist" with "Legendary Cobalt Cotton Pants of the Earth-walker" since its legendary

"since its legendary" is not a good reason to choose an equip: you need useful stats, not just high stats. (for instance, people would strongly prefer Magnificent phase in their element over Peerless Curse-Weaver)

If you want that slot to not be wasted, look for Phase in your element, or for Elementalist cotton (if you want to use elemental), or Heaven-sent (if you want to use Holy), or Demon-fiend (if you want to use Dark).

, I already had Ruby and Elemental but no cold (Cobalt) mitigation.

Near irrelevant. Check with HV Battle Stats Ex, you'll see that incoming elemental damage is too low to care about, especially if you're giving up an entire slot in exchange.

and Since 15 of my Abilities and 8 Spell I use are SUPPORTIVE, the 89pts are welcomed. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

It does help you use those spells a bit better, but that's not worth giving up an entire slot of potential firepower. For instance, more Supportive prof might increase your credits/turn by 1% or less, but having Phase in your element in that slot instead will likely increase your credits/turn by 10% or more.

Mix of abilities? All 4 of my element abilities are MAXed! (*1) Which is my Focus as and Elementalist.
*1 Maxed at 5th Tier because 6th Tier offers no bonus for Tier 3 Spells.
But I guess you're referring to equipment specialization not ability, if my guess is wrong please clarify your meaning of "mix of abilities". I have specialized in my style of battle tactics as I previously stated and all my abilities promote that style. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I assume you would like my equipment specialized to Magic use of only Elemental or Holy or a specific Element like Electric. Which is my goal "of Mjolnir"
Like my "Exquisite Charged Phase Cap of Mjolnir" So as my Storm Spike Shield gives them reduce resistance to Elec I can cause more damage. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I'd love them all to be Charged, Frugal, Radiant, or Mystic with Ruby, Cobalt, Amber, Jade, Zircon, or Onyx.
And I do get them as credits, drops & gifts allow. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Like the Legendary drop I gratefully equipped over my previous "Exquisite Ruby Cotton Pants of the Elementalist" with "Legendary Cobalt Cotton Pants of the Earth-walker" since its legendary, I already had Ruby and Elemental but no cold (Cobalt) mitigation. and Since 15 of my Abilities and 8 Spell I use are SUPPORTIVE, the 89pts are welcomed. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I appreciate your feed-back, but without stating reasons supporting your statement, it is not useful.
I'm sorry if you feel I'm insulting you, I'm not trying to be, forgive me. I'm trying to understand.
However I'm sure I'm ignorant and I should just know what you know, but sadly I don't. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
As Always, Thanks for your time and consideration. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

What you are doing very good:
1. You are enjoying yourself
2. You have clear goals (going Electric mage)
3. You try out stuff

My compliments!

However, with your current build you can not finish Grindfest at IWBTH or PFUDOR difficulty. You can not finish arena's at PFUDOR dificulty in under 6 minutes per arena. You can not finish RoB FSM in 150 turns. And that is a shame... because a full mage can do that!

And it is fun to be able to do those things, because these things give you:
1. More experience, faster level up
2. Faster clear speed, more time for fapping doing the dishes
3. Better equipment drops (more legendaries)
4. More credits

Reason that you can't do that is:
1. Only a few combinations can do those things in HentaiVerse
2. The only Mage styles that are able to do those things are single element, with imperil, sufficient proficiency factor and lots and lots of MDB and EDB of that element. For reference, I have over 4000 MDB and over 350% Cold spell bonus.

So my advice is:
1. Keep having fun
2. If you are happy with your credit income and legendary drop rate, keep going your way
3. If you want more credits and/or more legendary drops, change your playstyle as we suggested many times.

Good luck!

excuse me, have a question here.

is it a good idea as a mage to use force shield + feather shard?
(instead of a buckler)

since it's easy to get the shards and it's cheap too.

excuse me, have a question here.

is it a good idea as a mage to use force shield + feather shard?
(instead of a buckler)

since it's easy to get the shards and it's cheap too.

It's not bad, though mana costs will be more annoying. But unless you really need the additional survivability I'd prefer a Buckler of Barrier (or maybe even a Kite if you can't find a Buckler of Barrier).

It's not bad, though mana costs will be more annoying. But unless you really need the additional survivability I'd prefer a Buckler of Barrier (or maybe even a Kite if you can't find a Buckler of Barrier).

but isnt featherweight removes burden and interference?
i tried it on my buckler and both are gone with a shard.

but isnt featherweight removes burden and interference?
i tried it on my buckler and both are gone with a shard.

Doesn't remove it, it either halves it or reduces it by 7, whichever effect is greater.

So anything with more than 7 of either will have at least some remaining after using a shard.

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Thank you all very much, I'm so grateful for your advice. I feel as though I'm much less ignorant. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

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In summary my Equipment sucks and I need to focus on a specific equip and attack type.

Wouldn't Holy be better than Elec, since most monster and Legendaries in Arenas don't have as much defense against Holy?

What would you do if you had my character?

As always, Thanks for your advice. (IMG:[invalid] style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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This post has been edited by Scremaz: Mar 2 2017, 11:14