Minstrel Template : Take a Peek

[Lasro]

Config Report

Stats

Str: 93 Int: 0 Hits: 252
Con: 86 Pie: 0 Power: 0
Dex: 48 Cha: 75
Qui: 43 Emp: 0

Resists

Body: 26 Energy: 22 Crush: 28 (2)
Cold: 23 Matter: 21 Thrust: 27
Heat: 26 Spirit: 20 (5) Slash: 28 (3)

Skills

8 Instruments

7 Stealth

11 Slash

Focus

Cap Increases

5 Dex

5 Qui

40 Hits

16 Str

10 Con

Other Bonuses

9 Style Damage Bonus

4 Spell Range Bonus

4 Spell Damage Bonus

7 Melee Damage Bonus

12 Melee Speed Bonus

10 Fatigue

20 AF Bonus

Piece Listing

Chest
Name: GoV (Minstrel)
Level: 51 Quality: 100
AF: Bonus:
Effect 1: 18 Strength
Effect 2: 15 Dexterity
Effect 3: 40 Hits
Effect 4: 5 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 5: 5 Dexterity Cap Increase
Effect 6: 4 Melee Damage Bonus
Effect 7: 4 Style Damage Bonus
Effect 8: 4 Spell Damage Bonus
Effect 9: 4 Spell Range Bonus
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 32.00

Arms
Imbue Points: 36.0 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 58%
Gem 1: 19 Constitution - 99 faceted Earthen Essence
Gem 2: 16 Charisma - 99 polished Icy Essence
Gem 3: 9 Energy Resist - 99 polished Light Shielding
Gem 4: 9 Slash Resist - 99 polished Watery Shielding
Utility: 59.33

Head
Name: Winged Helm
Level: 51 Quality: 100
AF: Bonus:
Effect 1: 40 Hits
Effect 2: 5 Fatigue
Effect 3: 10 AF Bonus
Effect 4: 15 Dexterity
Effect 5: 5 Matter Resist
Effect 6: 15 Strength
Effect 7: 5 Spirit Resist
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 50.00

Legs
Imbue Points: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 22 Charisma - 99 precious Icy Essence
Gem 2: 9 Energy Resist - 99 polished Light Shielding
Gem 3: 9 Heat Resist - 99 polished Heated Shielding
Gem 4: 7 Cold Resist - 99 imperfect Icy Shielding
Utility: 64.67

Hands
Name: Mad Scalars
Level: 51 Quality: 94
AF: Bonus:
Effect 1: 40 Hits
Effect 2: 15 Constitution
Effect 3: 15 Quickness
Effect 4: 3 Melee Speed Bonus
Effect 5: 3 Melee Damage Bonus
Effect 6: 5 Constitution Cap Increase
Effect 7: 5 Quickness Cap Increase
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 30.00

Feet
Imbue Points: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 5 Slash - 99 imperfect Watery War Sigil
Gem 2: 22 Constitution - 99 precious Earthen Essence
Gem 3: 5 Crush Resist - 99 flawed Fiery Shielding
Gem 4: 7 Thrust Resist - 99 imperfect Airy Shielding
Utility: 63.67

Right Hand
Name: Malice Axe
Level: 51 Quality: 100
DPS: Bonus:
Effect 1: 15 Strength
Effect 2: 15 Constitution
Effect 3: 40 Hits
Effect 4: 5 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 5: 5 Constitution Cap Increase
Effect 6: 40 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 7: 5 Style Damage Bonus
Effect 8: 5 Fatigue
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 30.00

Left Hand
Imbue Points: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 6 Slash - 99 polished Watery War Sigil
Gem 2: 4 Instruments - 99 flawed Vapor Fervor Sigil
Gem 3: 13 Quickness - 99 imperfect Airy Essence
Gem 4: 1 Heat Resist - 99 raw Heated Shielding
Utility: 60.67

Two Handed
Imbue Points: 0.0 of 10 (94 Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: Empty -
Gem 2: Empty -
Gem 3: Empty -
Gem 4: Empty -
Utility: 0.00

Ranged
Imbue Points: 0.0 of 10 (94 Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: Empty -
Gem 2: Empty -
Gem 3: Empty -
Gem 4: Empty -
Utility: 0.00

Neck
Name: Ancient Copper Necklace
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 10 Crush Resist
Effect 2: 10 Thrust Resist
Effect 3: 10 Body Resist
Effect 4: 10 Spirit Resist
Effect 5: Empty
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 80.00

Cloak
Name: SoM
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 3 Stealth
Effect 2: 15 Strength
Effect 3: 15 Quickness
Effect 4: 10 AF Bonus
Effect 5: 5 Melee Speed Bonus
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 35.00

Jewel
Name: Harpy Feather Jewel
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 6 Heat Resist
Effect 2: 6 Cold Resist
Effect 3: 6 Matter Resist
Effect 4: 6 Body Resist
Effect 5: 44 Hits
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 59.00

Belt
Name: Belt Of The Brute
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 30 Strength
Effect 2: 18 Dexterity
Effect 3: 48 Hits
Effect 4: 6 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 5: 2 Melee Speed Bonus
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 44.00

Right Ring
Name: Royal Note Singers Ring
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 4 Instruments
Effect 2: 4 Stealth
Effect 3: 15 Constitution
Effect 4: 22 Charisma
Effect 5: Empty
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 64.67

Left Ring
Name: Croc Tear Ring
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 4 Heat Resist
Effect 2: 4 Cold Resist
Effect 3: 4 Energy Resist
Effect 4: 4 Matter Resist
Effect 5: 4 Body Resist
Effect 6: 15 Acuity
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 50.00

Right Wrist
Name: Cyclone Bracer
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 11 Crush Resist
Effect 2: 10 Slash Resist
Effect 3: 10 Thrust Resist
Effect 4: 2 Melee Speed Bonus
Effect 5: Empty
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 62.00

Left Wrist
Name: Ebon Hide
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 6 Cold Resist
Effect 2: 6 Body Resist
Effect 3: 6 Heat Resist
Effect 4: 6 Slash Resist
Effect 5: 6 Matter Resist
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 60.00

Caught this on VN and thought it'd be a nice template to have a go at. Issues being no Mezz/Stun blocker, and Dont have a clue where that Royal-Note-Singers ring comes from, other than that, thought it to be quite a nice well rounded template.

Will be swapping out for phoebus harp, for instruments use, wondered if the more experienced mincers out here could forsee any problems id be encountering with that?

(Edit :: can either have mix of inst/stealth or just go for the full whack capped stealth changing the gems about on shield. I dunno, will have to charm abit and see if its worth it )

Any-hoo, post your (hopefully) Constructive Critisism down

Cheers, Lasro

 

[Equador]

After a quick review, I'd say boost the overcharge on your arms to cap But for the rest, nice template if you ask me.

 

[Vladamir]

Dex does nothing for you as a slash user, you need 1 point in shield skill for dex to affect blocking. Drop that out and up your quickness as much as possible amongst other stuff where possible

 

[Equador]

Dex does nothing for you as a slash user, you need 1 point in shield skill for dex to affect blocking.

Really? You learn something new every day But his dex affects his evade rate though.

 

[mikke]

a fully buffed mincer with 101 dex in temp evade 2%~ more and block 1,5% more then a mincer with NO dex and no buffs.. saw a test on VNboards

here is my temp, not perfect but i like it:
Config Report

Stats

Str: 103 Int: 0 Hits: 400
Con: 95 Pie: 0 Power: 0
Dex: 30 Cha: 71
Qui: 75 Emp: 0

Resists

Body: 26 Energy: 4 Crush: 32 (2)
Cold: 26 Matter: 10 Thrust: 24
Heat: 25 Spirit: 26 (5) Slash: 29 (3)

Skills

2 Thrust

7 Stealth

11 Slash

Focus

Cap Increases

5 Dex

200 Hits

23 Str

21 Con

Other Bonuses

9 Style Damage Bonus

4 Spell Range Bonus

4 Spell Damage Bonus

4 Melee Damage Bonus

7 Melee Speed Bonus

5 Fatigue

10 AF Bonus

Piece Listing

Chest
Name: GoV Minstrel
Level: 51 Quality: 94
AF: Bonus:
Effect 1: 40 Hits
Effect 2: 18 Strength
Effect 3: 5 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 4: 15 Dexterity
Effect 5: 5 Dexterity Cap Increase
Effect 6: 4 Spell Damage Bonus
Effect 7: 4 Melee Damage Bonus
Effect 8: 4 Style Damage Bonus
Effect 9: 4 Spell Range Bonus
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 32.00

Arms
Name: Battler Sleeves
Level: 51 Quality: 94
AF: Bonus:
Effect 1: 22 Strength
Effect 2: 2 All Melee Skill Bonus
Effect 3: 22 Constitution
Effect 4: 15 Dexterity
Effect 5: 6 Crush Resist
Effect 6: 6 Thrust Resist
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 73.33

Head
Imbue Points: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 9 Cold Resist - 99 polished Icy Shielding
Gem 2: 9 Heat Resist - 99 polished Heated Shielding
Gem 3: 7 Slash Resist - 99 imperfect Watery Shielding
Gem 4: 4 Slash - 99 flawed Watery War Sigil
Utility: 70.00

Legs
Imbue Points: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 7 Cold Resist - 99 imperfect Icy Shielding
Gem 2: 5 Slash Resist - 99 flawed Watery Shielding
Gem 3: 25 Quickness - 99 flawless Airy Essence
Gem 4: 76 Hits - 99 perfect Blood Essence
Utility: 59.67

Hands
Imbue Points: 37.5 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 19 Constitution - 99 faceted Earthen Essence
Gem 2: 28 Charisma - 99 perfect Icy Essence
Gem 3: 2 Slash - 99 uncut Watery War Sigil
Gem 4: 76 Hits - 99 perfect Blood Essence
Utility: 60.33

Feet
Imbue Points: 37.0 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 3 Slash - 99 rough Watery War Sigil
Gem 2: 28 Charisma - 99 perfect Icy Essence
Gem 3: 22 Quickness - 99 precious Airy Essence
Gem 4: 44 Hits - 99 polished Blood Essence
Utility: 59.33

Right Hand
Name: Malice axe
Level: 51 Quality: 100
DPS: Bonus:
Effect 1: 15 Strength
Effect 2: 15 Constitution
Effect 3: 40 Hits
Effect 4: 5 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 5: 5 Constitution Cap Increase
Effect 6: 40 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 7: 5 Style Damage Bonus
Effect 8: 5 Fatigue
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 30.00

Left Hand
Name: Enchanted Runed defender
Level: 51 Quality: 94
DPS: Bonus:
Effect 1: 4 Stealth
Effect 2: 13 Quickness
Effect 3: 8 Slash Resist
Effect 4: 8 Thrust Resist
Effect 5: 8 Crush Resist
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 76.67

Two Handed
Imbue Points: 37.0 of 32 (100 Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 8 Stealth - 99 precious Airy Battle Jewel
Gem 2: 2 Slash Resist - 99 uncut Watery Shielding
Gem 3: 1 Crush Resist - 99 raw Fiery Shielding
Gem 4: 1 Thrust Resist - 99 raw Airy Shielding
Utility: 48.00

Ranged
Imbue Points: 0.0 of 10 (94 Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: Empty -
Gem 2: Empty -
Gem 3: Empty -
Gem 4: Empty -
Utility: 0.00

Neck
Name: Ancient Copper
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 10 Crush Resist
Effect 2: 10 Thrust Resist
Effect 3: 10 Body Resist
Effect 4: 10 Spirit Resist
Effect 5: Empty
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 80.00

Cloak
Name: Shades of Mist
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 3 Stealth
Effect 2: 15 Strength
Effect 3: 15 Quickness
Effect 4: 10 AF Bonus
Effect 5: 5 Melee Speed Bonus
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 35.00

Jewel
Name: Gem of Morai
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 7 Spirit Resist
Effect 2: 8 Constitution Cap Increase
Effect 3: 8 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 4: 68 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 5: 2 Melee Speed Bonus
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 14.00

Belt
Name: Lava Etched belt (best vers)
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 6 Heat Resist
Effect 2: 6 Body Resist
Effect 3: 44 Hits
Effect 4: 15 Constitution
Effect 5: 15 Strength
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 55.00

Right Ring
Name: Ring of Morai
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 24 Constitution
Effect 2: 40 Hits
Effect 3: 4 Spirit Resist
Effect 4: 64 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 5: 8 Constitution Cap Increase
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 34.00

Left Ring
Name: Crocodile Tears ring
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 4 Heat Resist
Effect 2: 4 Cold Resist
Effect 3: 4 Energy Resist
Effect 4: 4 Matter Resist
Effect 5: 4 Body Resist
Effect 6: 15 Acuity
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 50.00

Right Wrist
Name: Ceremonial Bracer (str)
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 18 Strength
Effect 2: 40 Hits
Effect 3: 5 Strength Cap Increase
Effect 4: 40 Hits Cap Increase
Effect 5: 6 Crush Resist
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 34.00

Left Wrist
Name: Ebon Hide Bracer
Level: 51 Quality:
Bonus:
Effect 1: 6 Cold Resist
Effect 2: 6 Body Resist
Effect 3: 6 Heat Resist
Effect 4: 6 Slash Resist
Effect 5: 6 Matter Resist
Effect 6: Empty
Effect 7: Empty
Effect 8: Empty
Effect 9: Empty
Effect 10: Empty
Utility: 60.00

 

[Graendel]

Dex is for demezz speed then, right? Like, say, if you wanted a group. Like the template Lasro, but let's hear Euinar's opinion!

 

[Illudian]

Id say choose either stealth or instruments for skill points. Skilling up both is a waste imo. Unless you run with a pet, go for stealth.

 

[Kahvi]

Not sure he want to hear my opinion G.

I dont like the GoV bp on mincers tbh, get Eirene or a Sidi bp, those procs are in my opinion better.

If you want to run alot in groups i suggest you put Cbracer in the temp bacause your demezzing skills is important for the group.

Malice is a pain to lvl if your not done.. and i like battler more cause of the ABS charge. Maybe keep 1 or 2 legendary weapons/malice on slot 2.

You should also cap quick

Theres lots to say about your template and lots you can change to make it better... tho its not a bad one... Theres alot of good mincers on prydwen, /poke em in game and i think they gladly help you whit questions.

Euinar

 

[Gamah]

Really? You learn something new every day But his dex affects his evade rate though.

With evade 2 you hardly evade anyway, not worth specing for dex..I had capped dex on one template and hardly any dex (or 35) on my new one and notice no difference.

 

[Gamah]

Not sure he want to hear my opinion G.

I dont like the GoV bp on mincers tbh, get Eirene or a Sidi bp, those procs are in my opinion better.

If you want to run alot in groups i suggest you put Cbracer in the temp bacause your demezzing skills is important for the group.

Malice is a pain to lvl if your not done.. and i like battler more cause of the ABS charge. Maybe keep 1 or 2 legendary weapons/malice on slot 2.

You should also cap quick

Theres lots to say about your template and lots you can change to make it better... tho its not a bad one... Theres alot of good mincers on prydwen, /poke em in game and i think they gladly help you whit questions.

Euinar

I like the gov proc from the AF buff I get 890 af with that buff up which is nice , I would use malice as your main weapon as the proc is awesome and get phoeb harp (item from Phob necklace) as an unused arti (you summon harp then equip another necklace) as then you can have the sweet malice proc and the battler charge on hand..you get the best of both worlds..the only thing I will say about battler is the +hit chance proc which works nicely against NS/SB's who have like evade 1000.

Capping (or nearly capping) quickness is very important as it raises your dmg output/time..I have 71 in my template which gives me 215 total. This still isn't enough (Highlander) but it gets the job done.. I also recommend you have an item in your inventory with +19% haste charge (10 min timer) to further increase your damage (nothing like killing a hunter/sb in stun time )

If your running solo or a group I recommend Cere bracer..the stun/mez BT basicly nulls a casters QC without forcing you to use purge..a very very valuble asset. I havn't really looked at your template (too much beer) but I hope my general points have helped point you in the right direction. I will summerise below what I think the most important minstrel aspects in template are, I like to think of myself as a competent Minstrel so I hope you take my points into consideration

1. Cap (and/or Overcap): Str/Con/Quick/Charisma
2. Get Bonuses to: Melee Dmg/Style Dmg/Spell Dmg (DD's)/Melee combat speed
3. GET phob neckalce (even just to spawn instrement)
4. Use malice and have battler on back (for charge) Have a Heat and Spirit LW on you at all times and look up what armour is weak to what (Matter is nice on mids as they don't bother capping )
5. MAKE SURE YOU CAP CHAR..not so important for groups but build it into your template if you decide to solo in thr future, as char = dd dmg

These are all that I can think of atm, the key to surviving as a minstrel is being able to adapt to any situation..you need a template to represent this I have in my template Malice/Battler/Phob Harp Necklace/CTR/Cere bracer/GoV/Atlantis Tablet (Seen another Minstrel apart from me and carp with this now : (((((((/Shades of mist (must have)/Cyclops Eye Shield.

If you like I can send you my template, You will have to PM me though as posting here would be a bit stupid sue to some low resists I have .

I am very very drunk So I hope what I have posted helps you and I am sorry for any stupid grammar of spelling errors.

Regards
Gamah

 

[Mauness]

thanks for the valuable advice there gam, got my mincer to 42 now, and all of your points have helped me with my template