Curse

Cambeul · Jan 17, 2007, 11:20 AM // 11:20

I have been using a sword build, and I think the only thing I need is a Zealous mod for my sword.

1. Ripostle
2. Deadly Ripostle
3. Counter Attack
4.Visage 1
5. Visage 2
6. Doly Sig
7. Heal Sig (will try Phys. Resistance)
8. Enraging Charge

this build just put all your points into Str, Tactics, and Illusions dont need anything in Swords at all if you dont like. Ripostle will do about 70-80 dmg.

dietoomuchtolevel · Jan 20, 2007, 11:00 AM // 11:00

After a bit of experimentation, I've found that a -2 Stance/+10 AL vs Piercing shield works far better than a -2/-2 shield for this run, even moreso after the AV/SV nerf.

Avatara · Jan 20, 2007, 02:17 PM // 14:17

I've dropped the enchanting upgrade all together since the nerf... 20% vs demons ftw

After all smites and grasps as well as nearly every other monster in elite missions is a demon. Besides some plants and undead (FoW)

Shadow II · Jan 20, 2007, 06:52 PM // 18:52

ca i chenge qiuwering blade to dragon slash?

Arkantos · Jan 21, 2007, 12:42 AM // 00:42

Whats energy like with counterattack less spammable and having to use av/sv more often?

My War Can Solo Everythin · Jan 21, 2007, 06:23 AM // 06:23

This is similar to the build i used for looooooong time, but i prefer glad defense and reposte as damage dealing

spike axe · Jan 21, 2007, 09:54 AM // 09:54

Hey Great build but have no Factions

I think the question is asced alrdy but dont wanne read all the stuff ( 9 pages ) can i replace the visage whit Arcane Echo ?

I wanne buy factions but my partents...

leeky baby · Jan 21, 2007, 10:22 AM // 10:22

u could....but u gunna have energy problems being a warrior and all =D

spike axe · Jan 21, 2007, 10:37 AM // 10:37

Yeah i know

deluxe · Jan 21, 2007, 12:26 PM // 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by dietoomuchtolevel

After a bit of experimentation, I've found that a -2 Stance/+10 AL vs Piercing shield works far better than a -2/-2 shield for this run, even moreso after the AV/SV nerf.

are you sure the smites/graspings are doing piercing damage instead of slashing?

Livingston · Jan 21, 2007, 02:40 PM // 14:40

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Originally Posted by Avatara

It might help to take 3 heros and 4 henchies and let them die at the start.

They will be out of range by the time you're killing smites; so they wont get any loot.

oO? Does having heroes in the group increase rare drop rates?

Livingston

Avatara · Jan 21, 2007, 04:17 PM // 16:17

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Originally Posted by Livingston

oO? Does having heroes in the group increase rare drop rates?

Livingston

It does help when farming greens... although I've gotten 3 ecto in a run on my own (without dead heroes)

dietoomuchtolevel · Jan 21, 2007, 11:23 PM // 23:23

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Originally Posted by deluxe

are you sure the smites/graspings are doing piercing damage instead of slashing?

I honestly expected them to do slashing damage...so I spent a lot of time/effort in buying a -2/-2 shield, only to find that the run was far easier with a -2 stance/+10 piercing shield. I don't know how else to explain it.

Livingston · Jan 22, 2007, 01:09 AM // 01:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avatara

It does help when farming greens... although I've gotten 3 ecto in a run on my own (without dead heroes)

Is there any official source to confirm this or is it just speculation?

Livingston

Plague on a Stick · Jan 22, 2007, 02:33 AM // 02:33

how do u keep enough energy 2 csat visage...i did what you do and i have 30 nrg all 2gether but its always dropping down to 1-4

Arkantos · Jan 22, 2007, 02:35 AM // 02:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plague on a Stick

how do u keep enough energy 2 csat visage...i did what you do and i have 30 nrg all 2gether but its always dropping down to 1-4

zealous weapon.

dont feel no pain · Jan 22, 2007, 02:24 PM // 14:24

Still easy, I'll post my current build soon

qvtkc · Jan 22, 2007, 03:47 PM // 15:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike axe

can i replace the visage whit Arcane Echo ?

You'd run out of energy. Use Echo instead.

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike axe

I wanne buy factions but my partents...

Farm for new ones.

Darkstar The Legend · Jan 22, 2007, 07:35 PM // 19:35

i was kinda worried about this build when i saw the changes to AV/SV, wasn't sure the energy would last long enough. I thought i might have to swap out the defence mod for an enchanting mod, but it turns out the zealous mod is enough.

Sure i now have a 1-2 second gap between each of the visages, but at most the smites get off a single RoF every 3 or 4 times i reapply visage so its hardly a worry at all.

And even with the longer recharge on counter attack it is still quite spammable. All in all the build still works wonders. Now if only i could find a way to stop from getting bugged spawns of coldfires.

Shining_Zeal · Jan 23, 2007, 09:52 AM // 09:52

after spending 7k on this (+armor) ive decided to ask help

when i spawn i get the quest etc but i keep luring the ataxxe in with me

if i manage to shake the attaxe(50% of the time they dont come down) i can only keep the visage up for 18 seconds (they somehow get all thier adrenaline and energy back...) cuz of fear me.

any tips?