Make me uber

[Viceroy Odantis]

armor:

TKA master has the equiv of 6000 armor


which is:

roughly 50%


i cna look up exact figures but it kinda works like this


2000 = 20%
3000= 28%
4000= 35%
5000= 43%
6000 = 50%
7000 = 54%
8000 = 57%
9000 = 59%
10000 = 60%


its a exponential curve, not 1 for 1. The exact numbers are out there i'll try to dig them up later.

basically best armor in the game is recon energy layered which is 8114 against energy, this is a cap. 10000 is like a theoretical max but no one can get that...yet

if you go doc, as a melee..youw ant at least 4-0-0-4, not just the healing tree

the speed buff ups your dps big time.

master is ok, rezzing for your group is nice, healing is great, but the lost skillpoints in healing makes your dps pretty low. Lack of specials...MTK/MDOC is pretty low on damage output, not enough specials to go around.

[xyryn]

I just respec'd this week from Master Dancer/Master Fencer. Went Master Sword/Master TK, kept dancer 0040. I can still do exotic 2 and inspirations, but lost all the pretty lights.

My master dancer/fencer was in keeping with my character concept, but it wasn't helping me do what I needed to do. I don't know if this template will, either. But from the fashion point of view, it at least looks better. You can increase your defense and damage by getting BE clothing. (Wish that guy who designs EQ2 armor worked on SWG.)

And thanks, Jabe, for the advice about using a pike. I have a nice one.

[Ekade]

I just respec'd this week from Master Dancer/Master Fencer. Went Master Sword/Master TK, kept dancer 0040. I can still do exotic 2 and inspirations, but lost all the pretty lights.

My master dancer/fencer was in keeping with my character concept, but it wasn't helping me do what I needed to do. I don't know if this template will, either. But from the fashion point of view, it at least looks better. You can increase your defense and damage by getting BE clothing. (Wish that guy who designs EQ2 armor worked on SWG.)

And thanks, Jabe, for the advice about using a pike. I have a nice one.

oooh.. that is a very tempting template. I would lose Master Brawler and the nice bonuses that come with it though, but still be able to do some dancing. What you suggested still leaves room for my 4 points in FS melee defense.

I was already thinking I wanted to keep Swordsman and pick up TKM.

That is a nice warrior-Kiva build. Nice moves all the way around.

My only concern, is this uber enough?

[Viceroy Odantis]

no, it won't


but i mean..if you are wanting to keep dancer...you can't expect "uber"

you can be useful, contribute to your group, and have fun: yes

will you beat someone who knows what they are doing with a full combat temp, no, nor should you in my opinion.


I mean, that's the choice: if you want the non combat stuff...you give up the edge on being a full combat and that's totally fair. if someone spends ALL THEIR POINTS on combat, they SHOULD be better thasn someone who spend 3/4 of their points.


Now fight someone who isn't that great, only "decent" and you can edge them out. but fight someone top notch, no chance.

[Ekade]

THE current melee template to beat is Teras Kasi Master, Swordsman 0-4-4-4, and Doctor 4-0-0-4.

What does the xxx4 branch in Doctor give you that is above and beyond the 4xxx branch? The "descriptions" on the ctrl-S screen are not always easy to decipher.

How does this branch benefit you in PvP and PvE?

Just curious because I want to know if it is worth going from Master Sword to Sword 0444 for.

[toront]

THE current melee template to beat is Teras Kasi Master, Swordsman 0-4-4-4, and Doctor 4-0-0-4.

What does the xxx4 branch in Doctor give you that is above and beyond the 4xxx branch? The "descriptions" on the ctrl-S screen are not always easy to decipher.

How does this branch benefit you in PvP and PvE?

Just curious because I want to know if it is worth going from Master Sword to Sword 0444 for.

The xxx4 branch gives you the buffs, including the adrenal buff, which essentially doubles your DPS in this template, so yes, it is worth it.

[Sai'nu]

Just as a note we 'DID' get the Kiva to try out something new. As of now her Template is as follows and any tips or pointers on where to go or what to do from here may be helpful:

Ekade, Warrior Priestess:
Master SwordsWoman, Doctor 4xxx, TK 444x. As of now she's a mighty CL 77 and has proven she can now hold her own against some pretty mean mobs.

As of last night we took her through the Ryiat Trail and we were helping her with grinding out TKM and giving her an idea of where she fits in a group as a tank.

We've already started by giving her pointers on food; If this template looks familiar; Please, give her some pointers. Thanks.

[Sepiv]

That's awesome! KIVA - KIVA - KIVA! 8-)

[Ekade]

LOL.. you guys are too much..


The best thing about this template.. I can pwn and look good doing it.


Doc xxx4 Doubles ones DPS you say? <drools>
That's sick.. me likey.