wolf-rayet · Jan 18, 2008, 05:45 AM // 05:45

Anyone want to explain why my heros never use backfire? Regardless of any caster I fight I literally have to micro manage backfire and it's getting quite annoying.

Mysticzarak · Jan 18, 2008, 12:21 PM // 12:21

I'm not sure but there's a list of skills that heroes somehow don't use.

Commander Ryker · Jan 18, 2008, 04:57 PM // 16:57

I think I read somewhere that they can "learn" a skill bar, but until they do, you have to micro manage. I think it also depends on where it's placed on the skill bar. I always arrange the heroes skill bar in the order that I want them to use the skills.

Rathcail · Jan 18, 2008, 05:42 PM // 17:42

From what I have observed, their use of Backfire seems to depend on what weapon the enemy is wielding. If it's not a staff or a wand, they are not casters in the eyes of the heroes.

Earth · Jan 18, 2008, 06:15 PM // 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commander Ryker

I think I read somewhere that they can "learn" a skill bar

They can't. Really.

HawkofStorms · Jan 18, 2008, 06:23 PM // 18:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rathcail

From what I have observed, their use of Backfire seems to depend on what weapon the enemy is wielding. If it's not a staff or a wand, they are not casters in the eyes of the heroes.

Bingo. Same applies to enemy NPCs. If you are an ele and you use a caster sword, you will never be targeted by backfire and other "anti spell" skills.
So... depends on what your fighting (ruby dijn for instance won't get targeted).

Smile Like Umean It · Jan 18, 2008, 06:34 PM // 18:34

I noticed that a long time ago. My monk never gets any kind of anti-caster hexes, but he does get blinded a lot... as if that's really gonna help.

Jan 18, 2008, 05:45 AM // 05:45	#1
wolf-rayet Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kaplan, Louisiana Profession: N/Me	Backfire on Heros Anyone want to explain why my heros never use backfire? Regardless of any caster I fight I literally have to micro manage backfire and it's getting quite annoying.

Jan 18, 2008, 12:21 PM // 12:21	#2
Mysticzarak Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2006 Guild: Elysium of Angels Profession: E/	I'm not sure but there's a list of skills that heroes somehow don't use.

Jan 18, 2008, 04:57 PM // 16:57	#3
Commander Ryker Site Contributor Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: R/	I think I read somewhere that they can "learn" a skill bar, but until they do, you have to micro manage. I think it also depends on where it's placed on the skill bar. I always arrange the heroes skill bar in the order that I want them to use the skills.

Jan 18, 2008, 05:42 PM // 17:42	#4
Rathcail Jungle Guide Join Date: Jan 2006	From what I have observed, their use of Backfire seems to depend on what weapon the enemy is wielding. If it's not a staff or a wand, they are not casters in the eyes of the heroes.

Jan 18, 2008, 06:34 PM // 18:34	#7
Smile Like Umean It Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: E/Rt	I noticed that a long time ago. My monk never gets any kind of anti-caster hexes, but he does get blinded a lot... as if that's really gonna help.