SC... is...

[belth]

... driving me nuts.

Who designed the Alb jewelry? They're crap. All Infiltrator epic pieces are unusable, the ring is unusable for a DW infiltrator - Slith's Tail is almost as good, the cloak has the stupidest resist ever, making a level40 quest cloak much better. Veiled Bracer of Eyes has a stupid resist too, but it's STILL the best bracer out there. Unless you don't care about spirit resists - I'm better off using 2x sapphire bracers than 2x Veileds Is there any jewel with good stats, besides Infernal Black Diamond and Stone of Evil Emanations, that is aquirable now? If there is, it hasn't dropped or someone's being very secretive about it. As if.

Trying to work out a good 99 qua set as I'm not rich... I'd be happy if I got 3 skills capped, decent resists and +100 or more to hits. But no - the stupid jewelry is screwing me over. Between 30/28 points and 32/28 there isn't much difference, except a 2-4% decrease in half the resists (tolerable, they were 22-27 anyway), but if I drop the set to 30/28 pieces, I still can't fit the +hits on it without messing up the resists too much.

Anyone else feeling the same? Post your (CHEAP) templates please, I'll nick it off someone

 

[Pin]

Go for Infernal Pyre Walker's cloak. No hood, slightly lower utility, but better resist than the epic.

And you should count yourself lucky you don't have to find room for +CS

 

[Apathy]

SC has made me really look at all my ITAMZ more closely before. I always thought I had crap gear but it turns out it's pretty good! I have capped resists almost and 900 base HPs as well as capped dex and int.

And I didn't even KNOW until I looked properly!

All I really need is a dual focus staff! MWahahahaha.

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[stinkie]

its much easier for us casters than the poor old infils. chances are we want to max 1 skill EG fire thats probably at about 45+ anyway so a max of +5skill. poor old infil need+11env +11CS +11Stealth +11Dw +11thrust. and stats we need con,dex,int
they need con dex str qui. you start trying to max all of those you soon realise it doesnt leave a lot for resists.

for my infil I'll be going for high melle resist then high CC magic resists and forget damage resists. the way i see it if a caster can nuke u more than once chances are ur screwed anyway.

 

[belth]

I would go for Infernal Pyre Walker's, but I start feeling sick (really I do, mentally) if I have to look at that ugly saracen hood coupled with a ugly cap for longer than couple minutes Wonder if GOA would give me /respec race to Female Briton with 10 str and 15 con, alongside with a crown-type helmet and a /respec name Sexier than my ugly saracen atleast, be it pixels or no

I've partially imbued my weapons already - no, don't tell me, I know it was stupid, but I didn't actually know the game doesn't keep track of gem quality once imbued Not sure if I can count myself lucky with no need to get space for CS, atleast I could use the epic ring then, altho +9 CS from imbues is bad to add.

Anyhow, came up with this:

Stats:
Str: 74 Int: 0 Hits: 71
Con: 74 Pie: 0 Power: 0
Dex: 75 Cha: 0
Qui: 63 Emp: 0

Resists:
Body: 26 Energy: 21 Crush: 23
Cold: 26 Matter: 0 Thrust: 23
Heat: 21 Spirit: 4 Slash: 25

Skills:
11 Dual Wield 11 Stealth
11 Thrust

Chest:
Imbue Points: 30 of 28 (99% Qual) Overcharge: 28%
Gem 1: 19 Strength - 98% faceted Fiery Essence Jewel
Gem 2: 13 Dexterity - 98% imperfect Vapor Essence Jewel
Gem 3: 5 Body Resist - 98% flawed Dusty Shielding Jewel
Gem 4: 4 Stealth - 98% flawed Airy Battle Jewel
Utility: 51.3

Arms:
Imbue Points: 30 of 28 (99% Qual) Overcharge: 28%
Gem 1: 19 Strength - 98% faceted Fiery Essence Jewel
Gem 2: 16 Dexterity - 98% polished Vapor Essence Jewel
Gem 3: 7 Body Resist - 98% imperfect Dusty Shielding Jewel
Gem 4: 7 Energy Resist - 98% imperfect Light Shielding Jewel
Utility: 51.3

Head:
Imbue Points: 30 of 28 (99% Qual) Overcharge: 28%
Gem 1: 19 Dexterity - 98% faceted Vapor Essence Jewel
Gem 2: 16 Quickness - 98% polished Airy Essence Jewel
Gem 3: 7 Body Resist - 98% imperfect Dusty Shielding Jewel
Gem 4: 7 Slash Resist - 98% imperfect Watery Shielding Jewel
Utility: 51.3

Legs:
Imbue Points: 30 of 28 (99% Qual) Overcharge: 28%
Gem 1: 19 Constitution - 98% faceted Earthen Essence Jewel
Gem 2: 16 Quickness - 98% polished Airy Essence Jewel
Gem 3: 7 Slash Resist - 98% imperfect Watery Shielding Jewel
Gem 4: 7 Thrust Resist - 98% imperfect Airy Shielding Jewel
Utility: 51.3

Hands:
Imbue Points: 31 of 32 (100% Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: 13 Dexterity - 98% imperfect Vapor Essence Jewel
Gem 2: 7 Crush Resist - 98% imperfect Fiery Shielding Jewel
Gem 3: 7 Thrust Resist - 98% imperfect Airy Shielding Jewel
Gem 4: 4 Thrust - 98% flawed Dusty War Sigil
Utility: 56.7

Feet:
Imbue Points: 29 of 28 (99% Qual) Overcharge: 38%
Gem 1: 7 Crush Resist - 98% imperfect Fiery Shielding Jewel
Gem 2: 7 Slash Resist - 98% imperfect Watery Shielding Jewel
Gem 3: 7 Body Resist - 98% imperfect Dusty Shielding Jewel
Gem 4: 44 Hits - 98% polished Blood Essence Jewel
Utility: 53.0

Right Hand:
Imbue Points: 30 of 28 (99% Qual) Overcharge: 13%
Gem 1: 4 Thrust - 94% flawed Dusty War Sigil
Gem 2: 3 Dual Wield - 94% rough Icy War Sigil
Gem 3: 5 Crush Resist - 94% flawed Fiery Shielding Jewel
Gem 4: 19 Quickness - 98% faceted Airy Essence Jewel
Utility: 57.7

Left Hand:
Imbue Points: 30 of 28 (99% Qual) Overcharge: 8%
Gem 1: 4 Dual Wield - 94% flawed Icy War Sigil
Gem 2: 3 Thrust - 94% rough Dusty War Sigil
Gem 3: 5 Thrust Resist - 94% flawed Airy Shielding Jewel
Gem 4: 7 Heat Resist - 94% imperfect Heated Shielding Jewel
Utility: 59.0

Two Handed:
Imbue Points: 25 of 24 (98% Qual) Overcharge: 15%
Gem 1: 6 Envenom - 98% polished Dusty Battle Jewel
Gem 2: Empty -
Gem 3: Empty -
Gem 4: Empty -
Utility: 30.0

Ranged:
Imbue Points: 13 of 21 (97% Qual) Overcharge: None
Gem 1: 19 Quickness - 94% faceted Airy Essence Jewel
Gem 2: Empty -
Gem 3: Empty -
Gem 4: Empty -
Utility: 12.7

Neck:
Name: Avernal Necklace
Level: 0 Quality: 0
Bonus: 0
Effect 1: 10 Heat Resist
Effect 2: 10 Energy Resist
Effect 3: 19 Constitution
Effect 4: Empty
Utility: 52.7

Cloak:
Name: Ignuix's Portible Shadow
Level: 0 Quality: 0
Bonus: 0
Effect 1: 3 Stealth
Effect 2: 12 Quickness
Effect 3: 12 Constitution
Effect 4: 6 Cold Resist
Utility: 43.0

Jewel:
Name: Stone of Evil Emanations
Level: 0 Quality: 0
Bonus: 0
Effect 1: 27 Hits
Effect 2: 4 Heat Resist
Effect 3: 4 Energy Resist
Effect 4: 4 Spirit Resist
Utility: 30.8

Belt:
Name: Granite Belt of Enchantment
Level: 0 Quality: 0
Bonus: 0
Effect 1: 12 Strength
Effect 2: 4 Crush Resist
Effect 3: 4 Slash Resist
Effect 4: 4 Thrust Resist
Utility: 32.0

Right Ring:
Name: Infernal Black Diamond Ring
Level: 0 Quality: 0
Bonus: 0
Effect 1: 12 Strength
Effect 2: 12 Constitution
Effect 3: 10 Cold Resist
Effect 4: Empty
Utility: 36.0

Left Ring:
Name: Infernal Black Diamond Ring
Level: 0 Quality: 0
Bonus: 0
Effect 1: 12 Strength
Effect 2: 12 Constitution
Effect 3: 10 Cold Resist
Effect 4: Empty
Utility: 36.0

Right Wrist:
Name: Accursed Bracer of Skill
Level: 0 Quality: 0
Bonus: 0
Effect 1: 2 Dual Wield
Effect 2: 2 Stealth
Effect 3: 7 Dexterity
Effect 4: Empty
Utility: 24.7

Left Wrist:
Name: Accursed Bracer of Skill
Level: 0 Quality: 0
Bonus: 0
Effect 1: 2 Dual Wield
Effect 2: 2 Stealth
Effect 3: 7 Dexterity
Effect 4: Empty
Utility: 24.7

Nothing wasted atleast and I've all the items already I think, except for the 2nd ring. 2-handed slot represents ninjaswap gloves.

I better go get it imbued, or SI gets here before I can work out another acceptable template.

Edit: oops, still had the gloves set as MP, played around a bit if I happened to get my hands on some MP gloves. SC skill is set at 601 btw.

 

[old.LandShark]

Are you not getting SI then?

 

[Apathy]

Anecdote -

My friend was in Game or something today and saw SI for sale. So he immediately grabbed two copies and ran to the desk to pay, only to be told that they were the US version and the wrong stock had been ordered.



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[old.LandShark]

harr harr
"OMGOMFOGMOGMOGMGOGGM WHEEEEOuaahhhh."

 

[Aussie-]

atm i'm just SC'ing 99qua armor.
i can cap all resists with it + all stats + 1 skill
i'm waiting for 1.56 drop jewel (from pygmy) and some stuff from new dungeon to SC my MP set

 

[old.LandShark]

i cba buying a 99%qua set for the moment
Though my setup will also be borked until the pygmy gem and the SI bracers. :<

 

[belth]

I'm waiting for SI to get a MP set also... Can't really afford it now I'll have my cabalist get some money, when I can be arsed lvl'ing her

 

[belth]

Ok, imbued that template with very slight mods - +3 qui Looks like I had Ignuixs' Portable Shadow with wrong stats in the proggy, so I have 3 less Cons and 6 less Qui than I thought Finally broke 1k weapskill though, 1031 atlast!

Used a flat 600 spellcrafter (who didn't gain any points, despite one of the gems being red and quite a few orange), had to replace gloves and guarded rapier - both cheap, thanks to Maximon's store (empty of 99 gloves now) and Khalens immense luck in making a 99 on 1st try while gaining point on it too

All in all, about 700g spent, of which about 400g to gems, making it approx. 2 retries/gem to get required quality.

Oh ye, still need the 98 qua af102 gloves and +6 env gem...

 

[Pin]

Originally posted by belth

Oh ye, still need the 98 qua af102 gloves and +6 env gem...

stick em on cloth gloves, they're cheaper and who cares if you're swapping (you can get MP cloth gloves and stick +8 on if you need)

 

[Puppetmistress]

Originally posted by ApathyEndymion
SC has made me really look at all my ITAMZ more closely before. I always thought I had crap gear but it turns out it's pretty good! I have capped resists almost and 900 base HPs as well as capped dex and int.

And I didn't even KNOW until I looked properly!

All I really need is a dual focus staff! MWahahahaha.

a.
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My thoughts EXACTLY. I have 928 base HP, most magic resists capped and melee-resists a bit lower (round 15%). Capped dex (168) and int (222), 91 strength and 116 const.

I've tried to make a template which comes close to that and it actually can be done, but by a slight decrease in hp (if I calced all right) and an good increase in resists. Sounds like a smart deal, but alot of hassling around for something I won't live a split-second longer on average.

I think I will make 2 staffs: One for 'normal-usage' eg. wind-focus and a few more things on it and 'a buff-staff' with 50 focus in all 3 lines (cold,earth,wind). Think that will decrease my power-consumption by a fair amount.

 

[belth]

Originally posted by Pin


stick em on cloth gloves, they're cheaper and who cares if you're swapping (you can get MP cloth gloves and stick +8 on if you need)

Hmm, good idea.

 

[Flimgoblin]

Would it be wrong to point out (now that everyone seems to have made their suits) that speccing over 50 in a spell line improves your nukes?

Yeah I think I'll wait for everyone else to make their suits first...

 

[old.LandShark]

Currently I've got to choose between:

18%spirit, +11slash, 76dex
25%spirit, +8slash, 76dex
25%spirit, +11slash, 60dex

For my 37slash 32stealth (cry gimp! and let slip the..dogs of respec, or something) mincer...
Buggered if I can choose. >_<

 

[Flimgoblin]

I'd go for the first one unless you're hunting spiritmasters.

 

[old.LandShark]

After some comments made to me by a certain legendary alchemist *cough* i rethought...
Think i'll drop the slash and take the maxed dex/spirit.
Number of PBAE SMs already on the increase, isn't going to slow down any in said alchemist's opinion
And it would be contradictory of me to put 10dex in at creation (over con! doh) and then drop it off from my items.