SB 5-spec template

[maugenra]

SB 5-spec template help

Lo there all...

I've looked through all the posts (well feels like it) on the Net regarding SB's and their spec options and i feel that it is one of the hardest classes to decide on how to spec...

A couple of things that are definate on how im gonna spec:

Auto-train stealth till 40 (know its a pain but thats what im doing)
Gonna be using 2 weapons (no critblade here although a few almost inspired me)
Left Axe to 39, no more no less

I would really like some thoughts on how u would spec it considering the extra points from autotraining stealth.

My current favorites are these (but im still undecided, mostly cause of the different opinions on how effective Envenom is):

Axe 34
Left axe 39
Critical 39
Envenom 31
Stealth 36

Axe 34
Left axe 39
Critical 34
Envenom 36
Stealth 36

Axe 39
Left axe 39
Critical 39
Envenom 24
Stealth 36

I would really appreciate anyones thoughts on the matter, but mostly appreciated from people with hands-on experience with SB's ( or maybe someone who were given the hands-on experience from a SB )

Thx in advance all

 

[old.mattshanes]

I would say the middle one is best,best to ask in the midgard sections really.

 

[Generic Poster]

If you want a 5-spec, play an infiltrator. If you want to play a SB, go for the shadowzerker.

 

[Meatballs]

Yes generic poster, thats a great way to add diversity to the game, if class goes for the same spec options.

36 envenom option looks good, should be able to get lifebane with proper items and realm ranks (dont know the envenom items of midgard myself though). Stunning stab isn't a must at 39cs, its nice, but nothing special.

 

[Generic Poster]

Originally posted by Meatballs
Yes generic poster, thats a great way to add diversity to the game, if class goes for the same spec options.

I'm not only a generic poster, I'm a generic player aswell. Are you surprised I promote the standard, and ward against originality!?



A dark side of me does like to deviate from the norm, but there are limits. Even you have fallen victim to your dark side, observe:

Originally posted by Meatballs
36 envenom option looks good, should be able to get lifebane with proper items and realm ranks (dont know the envenom items of midgard myself though). Stunning stab isn't a must at 39cs, its nice, but nothing special.

And now compare with that below:

Originally posted by Meatballs
... thats a great way to add diversity to the game, if class goes for the same spec options.

Are you not doing what I originally did? You use your knowledge and experiance of the game to give the best advice possible. Remind me how we are different?


Note: old.Maugenra set out to build a 'cookie-cutter' template. I merely pointed him to the cookie, which crumbles the hardest.

 

[illu]

This sounds very similar to what I went through when trying to choose what was best for my SB.

Cutting and Pasting from 2 posts:-

Just to Add - A critblade is how I wanted to be to start, something like 50 AXE 50 CS 34Stealth (Can't remember the exact numbers), but as time went by - people were saying that you need to use poison to help with the killing - otherwise you'll only be able to kill casters (?) - so I thought ok - I'll change it a bit.

44AXE 44CS 34Stealth 30something Envenom. Then I got told - if you want to be of some use and be able to kill other assassins, you definitely need Left Axe. ARGH.

So my final Template is going to look something like 34AXE 39CS 39Left Axe 34Stealth 30 Envenom I think.

An all-rounder. I wish I could have stuck to just the crit-blade, but to be more versatile - I'd suggest spreading your points a bit more - but that's just my opinion. Saying that - it must be uber hitting someone with the biggest Perforate Artery 50CS 50AXE Stylee

Oli - ILLU

And then Valeria LVL 50 SB added:-

5spec; 34cs 34axe (sword) 35stealth 35enven 39LA
Soulblade ; 39cs 39axe 35stealth 23enven 39LA
Critblade ; 44cs 44sword 35stealth 35enven
shadow zerk ; 44LA 44Axe 35stealh 35enven

u can do small twists, but these are excellent and working specs

all these templates are without autotrain
if you autotrain you might get one 45ish skill 1 point higher so it really isnt worth being useless for 48 levels for imo

my personal spec is rather bad i think, but to my suprise it has worked amazingly well when all item and rr bonuses are counted in : 50cs 40sword 35stealh 32enven (guess my bonuses ;p)
-yes i hit extremly hard PA's
-yes i lie when i say i kill many infils (only if i get in PA i win)
-yes i have fun chewing up minstrels

enjoy
cheers


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Valeria Wolfshade
lvl50 Shadowblade

and yes infils, i will kick yer ass if im not drunk...


Last edited by soulvomit2000 on 01-11-02 at 00:33



Hope this helps

Oli - ILLU