Curse

Niare · May 31, 2005, 02:16 PM // 14:16

My first character created was a W/E. I've had a lot of fun with it, though I'm just wondering if there are ways to make it better. I'd like to see if there would be a good build for pve, then pvp when I have the urge. Hoping to use a sword to the fullest potential...so far I'm using Sever Artery, Gash, Seeking Blade, Power Attack, Immolate, Conjure Flame, Sprint, Endure Pain. I'm just wondering if you all could offer some help or advice? Thanks!

If my attributes would be needed, I'm lvl 20 (haven't gotten the extra attribute points yet), with 12-13 Swordsmanship, 10 Strength and 8-9 Fire

WNxTyphoon · May 31, 2005, 06:49 PM // 18:49

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Originally Posted by Niare

My first character created was a W/E. I've had a lot of fun with it, though I'm just wondering if there are ways to make it better. I'd like to see if there would be a good build for pve, then pvp when I have the urge. Hoping to use a sword to the fullest potential...so far I'm using Sever Artery, Gash, Seeking Blade, Power Attack, Immolate, Conjure Flame, Sprint, Endure Pain. I'm just wondering if you all could offer some help or advice? Thanks!

If my attributes would be needed, I'm lvl 20 (haven't gotten the extra attribute points yet), with 12-13 Swordsmanship, 10 Strength and 8-9 Fire

I would consider using more Adrenal skills so you'll have more mana for casting Immolate. Immolate is a great, spammable, and decent damage dealing skill. To keep your energy supplies up, I would consider using Warrior's Endurance or Victory Is Mine! (don't worry about not having Tactics; the energy gained is the main reason you are using it).

Niare · Jun 01, 2005, 02:51 PM // 14:51

Should I get Berserker's Stance? How about if I use Final Thrust as a skill, since it's aldrenaline based? Hundred Blades maybe? More thoughts would be great!

rii · Jun 01, 2005, 02:53 PM // 14:53

Immolate is alright, but if your considering conserving energy, you might want to save up for something like phoneix. Its not as spammable, but its much more damage (around 200 spike pbaoe) so that might work better. Inferno is slightly cheaper, but is also high damage and area of effect.

Turby · Jun 01, 2005, 04:51 PM // 16:51

I posted this build for people to rate but got basicly nothing...
Maybe it has some use for you.

The build looks like this.

W/E: Flame Knight(PvP)

Weapon/Artifact:

Rare Fiery Dragon Sword 15-22: +18%dmg vs Hexed Foes, +6 armor vs. Elemental.
Flame Artifact: +10 energy +5 armor.

Attributes:
Sword Mastery 11 + 1 Sword Rune = 12
Fire Mastery = 12
Strength 6 + 1 Strength Rune = 7

Skills:
Sever Artery
Gash
Final Blow
Berserker Stance
I Will Survive!
Imollate
Mark of Rodgort
Conjure Flame

You start with Conjure Flame for more damage.
Pick your own fight. Choose a victim.
Cast Mark of Rodgort on him/her. (HeX:18 sec long) (Note: 18% dmg Bonus on sword )
Cast Berserker Stance. (to get Adrenaline FAST!)
Normal attack untill skill bleeding and gash on him/her. (-10 hp regneration!)(As long you keep hitting your sword it will trigger "set on Fire" for 3 sec long.)
It will take only seconds... Before youre target is either killed or will run. Cast Immolate or Final Blow to finish it.

Use "I will survive!" when you have a conditon on you and need hp.
It might seem to much mana is being spend but with a mana pool of 30 it can be done.

I only tryed this build in Arena.( I know...)
And it worked out very nice and effective. Take out casters in mere seconds.

Now I would like to ask what could be improved or changed and any other suggestions are welcome as well. A review on this build would be great.

Thanks.

WNxTyphoon · Jun 01, 2005, 07:01 PM // 19:01

If your opponent is burning, bleeding, and deep wounded, you might as well use Victory Is Mine! to get some energy back for the expensive Mark of Rodgort. The main problem with using Mark of Rodgort in Tombs/GvG is that it is just BEGGING to be removed by a monk.

It is a very effective spell in Arena, though

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Originally Posted by rii

Immolate is alright, but if your considering conserving energy, you might want to save up for something like phoneix. Its not as spammable, but its much more damage (around 200 spike pbaoe) so that might work better. Inferno is slightly cheaper, but is also high damage and area of effect.

With Victory Is Mine! or Warrior's Endurance going (A zealous mod + Frenzy helps a lot also), you'll be able to spam Immolate a lot.

rii · Jun 01, 2005, 08:02 PM // 20:02

With phoenix, you wont need to spam. But i suppose its personal preference.

Niare · Jun 02, 2005, 12:24 PM // 12:24

Well, now that I think about it, pve builds can really be anything you want it to be. What about pvp builds, though? Should I continue with the Flame line for lots of DPS, or switch to water for stuff like Armor of Mist or earth for Wards and Armor of Earth? Or should I switch my secondary to monk for Judgement or maybe ranger for Apply Poison? I do have a poisoner's longsword that increases poison length..

WNxTyphoon · Jun 02, 2005, 01:02 PM // 13:02

I was assuming you meant PvP

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In *real* PvP (aka not arena) W/E is good because it cranks out damage, and that's the job of a warrior. Warriors are some of the last people to get targetted, so I wouldn't worry about using Armor of Mist/Earth. Focus on offense!

Niare · Jun 02, 2005, 01:06 PM // 13:06

So I should stick with elementalist skills like Immolate? Or should I run up to someone and spam lava font?

You didn't answer my questions about switching secondary classes though..would it be a good idea? I think it was Judge's Insight instead of Judgement though..I dunno

wgregory87 · Jun 02, 2005, 02:42 PM // 14:42

Pheonix would actually be great for a tank. Unless you were inturrupted that is. You'd deal tons of damage TWICE to all the enemies around you. Would be quite effective I think. I'm making a W/E with earth skills. Trying to make a massive tank!