Mincer instrument sc'ing

[specialdave]

I was wondering, from the template I have (Kilrah's I think), when not wielding weapon & shield, ie using instruments I will lose:

+8 slash;
+38 str;
+38 dex; and
+32 quickness

As yet I have not sc'ed my instruments, but does anyone know what stats would be best to be capped when using instruments for the various effects they produce, clearly losing some slash when using instruments is of no consequence (I assume!)

Thanks in advance

 

[Dardamein]

Well stealth is kinda good to have on the instruments. Stealth and mezz or stealth and run.

 

[specialdave]

True, but I guess what I am trying to get at is that with my template all other attributes (near enough) will be capped. So by equipping my instruments all I will lose is the stats on the sword and shield.

So, overall for the instrument abilities, does str, dex and qui make any difference?

If not, then I cannot see any point in sc'ing my instruments.

Ta

 

[tallon]

I have the same SC template on my minstrel and none of my instruments have SC, just make sure you have MP instruments.

 

[NoBrains]

Hope it helps


Stats:
Str: 74 Int: 0 Hits: 200
Con: 74 Pie: 0 Power: 0
Dex: 73 Cha: 76
Qui: 74 Emp: 0

Resists:
Body: 25 Energy: 25 Crush: 26
Cold: 24 Matter: 24 Thrust: 24
Heat: 26 Spirit: 22 Slash: 25

Skills:
11 Instruments 11 Slash
11 Stealth



Focus:



Chest:
Imbue Points: 33.5 of 28 (99% Qual) Overcharge: 30%
Gem 1: 2 Instruments - 99% uncut Vapor Fervor Sigil
Gem 2: 25 Charisma - 99% flawless Icy Essence Jewel
Gem 3: 7 Matter Resist - 99% imperfect Earthen Shielding Jewel
Gem 4: 9 Slash Resist - 99% polished Watery Shielding Jewel
Utility: 58.6666641235352

Arms:
Imbue Points: 33.5 of 28 (99% Qual) Overcharge: 30%
Gem 1: 60 Hits - 99% precious Blood Essence Jewel
Gem 2: 22 Dexterity - 99% precious Vapor Essence Jewel
Gem 3: 19 Quickness - 99% faceted Airy Essence Jewel
Gem 4: 13 Constitution - 99% imperfect Earthen Essence Jewel
Utility: 51

Head:
Imbue Points: 33.5 of 28 (99% Qual) Overcharge: 30%
Gem 1: 52 Hits - 99% faceted Blood Essence Jewel
Gem 2: 3 Slash - 99% rough Watery War Sigil
Gem 3: 7 Cold Resist - 99% imperfect Icy Shielding Jewel
Gem 4: 9 Slash Resist - 99% polished Watery Shielding Jewel
Utility: 60

Legs:
Imbue Points: 33.5 of 28 (99% Qual) Overcharge: 30%
Gem 1: 3 Stealth - 99% rough Airy Battle Jewel
Gem 2: 19 Constitution - 99% faceted Earthen Essence Jewel
Gem 3: 7 Slash Resist - 99% imperfect Watery Shielding Jewel
Gem 4: 9 Crush Resist - 99% polished Firey Shielding Jewel
Utility: 59.6666641235352

Hands:
Imbue Points: 33.5 of 28 (99% Qual) Overcharge: 30%
Gem 1: 16 Strength - 99% polished Firey Essence Jewel
Gem 2: 16 Constitution - 99% polished Earthen Essence Jewel
Gem 3: 9 Heat Resist - 99% polished Heated Shielding Jewel
Gem 4: 19 Quickness - 99% faceted Airy Essence Jewel
Utility: 52.0000038146973

Feet:
Imbue Points: 33.5 of 28 (99% Qual) Overcharge: 30%
Gem 1: 4 Stealth - 99% flawed Airy Battle Jewel
Gem 2: 19 Constitution - 99% faceted Earthen Essence Jewel
Gem 3: 7 Cold Resist - 99% imperfect Icy Shielding Jewel
Gem 4: 7 Crush Resist - 99% imperfect Firey Shielding Jewel
Utility: 60.6666679382324

Right Hand:
Imbue Points: 33.5 of 28 (99% Qual) Overcharge: 30%
Gem 1: 4 Slash - 99% flawed Watery War Sigil
Gem 2: 19 Strength - 99% faceted Firey Essence Jewel
Gem 3: 19 Dexterity - 99% faceted Vapor Essence Jewel
Gem 4: 16 Quickness - 99% polished Airy Essence Jewel
Utility: 56.0000038146973

Left Hand:
Imbue Points: 33.5 of 28 (99% Qual) Overcharge: 30%
Gem 1: 4 Slash - 99% flawed Watery War Sigil
Gem 2: 19 Strength - 99% faceted Firey Essence Jewel
Gem 3: 19 Dexterity - 99% faceted Vapor Essence Jewel
Gem 4: 16 Quickness - 99% polished Airy Essence Jewel
Utility: 56.0000038146973

Two Handed:
Imbue Points: 0 of 28 (99% Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: Empty -
Gem 2: Empty -
Gem 3: Empty -
Gem 4: Empty -
Utility: 0

Ranged:
Imbue Points: 0 of 28 (99% Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: Empty -
Gem 2: Empty -
Gem 3: Empty -
Gem 4: Empty -
Utility: 0

Neck:
Name: Ancient Copper Necklace
Level: 50 Quality: 100
Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 10 Spirit Resist
Effect 2: 10 Body Resist
Effect 3: 10 Crush Resist
Effect 4: 10 Thrust Resist
Utility: 80

Cloak:
Name: Cape of Coruscating Harmony
Level: 47 Quality: 100
Bonus: 25
Effect 1: 13 Strength
Effect 2: 13 Dexterity
Effect 3: 15 Charisma
Effect 4: 8 Energy Resist
Utility: 43.3333358764648

Jewel:
Name: Gem of Spirit Abhorrent
Level: 40 Quality: 90
Bonus: 30
Effect 1: 7 Body Resist
Effect 2: 7 Matter Resist
Effect 3: 7 Heat Resist
Effect 4: 7 Energy Resist
Utility: 56

Belt:
Name: Scurceol's Belt
Level: 50 Quality: 100
Bonus: 35
Effect 1: 7 Strength
Effect 2: 7 Constitution
Effect 3: 10 Matter Resist
Effect 4: 10 Energy Resist
Utility: 49.3333320617676

Right Ring:
Name: Shattered and Reforged Ring
Level: 49 Quality: 95
Bonus: 25
Effect 1: 3 Instruments
Effect 2: 16 Charisma
Effect 3: 44 Hits
Effect 4: 7 Thrust Resist
Utility: 50.6666641235352

Left Ring:
Name: Shattered and Reforged Ring
Level: 49 Quality: 95
Bonus: 25
Effect 1: 3 Instruments
Effect 2: 16 Charisma
Effect 3: 44 Hits
Effect 4: 7 Thrust Resist
Utility: 50.6666641235352

Right Wrist:
Name: Bracer of the Stealthy
Level: 50 Quality: 100
Bonus: 25
Effect 1: 4 Quickness
Effect 2: 4 Stealth
Effect 3: 10 Heat Resist
Effect 4: 8 Body Resist
Utility: 58.6666641235352

Left Wrist:
Name: Charismatic Bracer
Level: 50 Quality: 100
Bonus: 25
Effect 1: 4 Charisma
Effect 2: 3 Instruments
Effect 3: 10 Cold Resist
Effect 4: 12 Spirit Resist
Utility: 61.6666641235352

 

[specialdave]

Originally posted by tallon
I have the same SC template on my minstrel and none of my instruments have SC, just make sure you have MP instruments.

Does MP instruments make that much difference over 99%? If the difference warrents the cost, do you also suggest all 3 MP's or just the flute for the extra mezz duration (how much longer is it?)

And No Brains, thanks for the template. That is the one I am using if I could just get those damn rings last time I went to hunt for them I found that the mobs are bugged and not spawning guess I will have to rely on spending a shed load of money instead!