2009-03-12, 01:45 AM
Two concerns involving HP and Energy blast.
I type a lot, so I just decided to bold the important parts.
First off, HP.
The only class I've ever played and nearly mastered in MS is a DK. I've never played a single other class passed level 50. Thus, I'm used to very high HP. Though we all know Brawlers have low HP, at least compared to warriors. Their avoid is not comparable to that of a thief, unless you're a rare high DEX user. So, I'm very much not used to 2-3 hit kills. As a result, this far I've added a total of 10 points to HP, since adding to HP isn't as harmful as most other classes since we get more HP per AP. I was unsure how much HP to add. I wasn't planning on adding too much, but a fair amount, especially since it even helps with Honsters. I know STR doesn't effect too much on a Buc, at least with the little amount of AP I'll be missing out on. My damage isn't going to suck unless my equips suck (which they actually do, at least until 90ish), but there's always time to fix up my equips. No one's going to deny me a party saying "Hey, you're STR is 2 levels lower than your levels implies. We're not going to party you, weakling. A level 200 having the same power as a level 198 is pathetic."
With that said, I was basically wondering how non-HP washed Bucs generally survive at places such as Himes or Skelegons without massive pot burn due to their low HP. How do you do it? Also, how much HP do you recommend I add to? If you're one of those people who's a bit iffy on adding AP to HP, pretend I'm HP washing.
Lastly, there's Blast. I've gotton used to using just about every other skill a Buc has at 3rd job except for Blast (Well, and shockwave, but it's simple enough and I don't see myself training with it anytime soon.) I will admit, I have leeched a few levels from a friend. I will also admit that the amount of levels leeched was very low, and began after level 5X. I'm currently level 7X. I started playing about 2-3 weeks ago, so I'm leveling at a fairly normal pace. The leeches are more like a small "bump". Either way, I'm loving the class, as it feels kind of like I'm playing a fighting game, and it one of that classes that actually involve skill. However, I've gotton used to many combos, except any with Blast. My blast is currently level 11, and I believe my charge is level 11 too. I've been training at Hoodoo and MP3, though just recently decided to go to Lower Ascent. Would Blast have been useful at Hoodoo or MP3? Will it blossom in Lower Ascent? Honestly, I just couldn't get used to using it. Especially when I'm in charge mode, I often spam my Level 1 drain since it's so crazy fast, overpowered, and saves pots in both areas. Blast is... something I never found the time to use. When will the skill blossom? Will it blossom at a certain level or place? I've seen it very useful at gobies, though that's still quite a few levels away.
Also, one more thing to consider, I'm weak. No Zakum Helm (though should get one by 90), Level 50 claw, clean glove, +15 DEX overall, +2 Earring DEX, and yeah. I'm level 78, so my damage is much lower compared to you overly rich funded HT Pendant Stormcaster Facestomper users.
I type a lot, so I just decided to bold the important parts.
First off, HP.
The only class I've ever played and nearly mastered in MS is a DK. I've never played a single other class passed level 50. Thus, I'm used to very high HP. Though we all know Brawlers have low HP, at least compared to warriors. Their avoid is not comparable to that of a thief, unless you're a rare high DEX user. So, I'm very much not used to 2-3 hit kills. As a result, this far I've added a total of 10 points to HP, since adding to HP isn't as harmful as most other classes since we get more HP per AP. I was unsure how much HP to add. I wasn't planning on adding too much, but a fair amount, especially since it even helps with Honsters. I know STR doesn't effect too much on a Buc, at least with the little amount of AP I'll be missing out on. My damage isn't going to suck unless my equips suck (which they actually do, at least until 90ish), but there's always time to fix up my equips. No one's going to deny me a party saying "Hey, you're STR is 2 levels lower than your levels implies. We're not going to party you, weakling. A level 200 having the same power as a level 198 is pathetic."
With that said, I was basically wondering how non-HP washed Bucs generally survive at places such as Himes or Skelegons without massive pot burn due to their low HP. How do you do it? Also, how much HP do you recommend I add to? If you're one of those people who's a bit iffy on adding AP to HP, pretend I'm HP washing.
Lastly, there's Blast. I've gotton used to using just about every other skill a Buc has at 3rd job except for Blast (Well, and shockwave, but it's simple enough and I don't see myself training with it anytime soon.) I will admit, I have leeched a few levels from a friend. I will also admit that the amount of levels leeched was very low, and began after level 5X. I'm currently level 7X. I started playing about 2-3 weeks ago, so I'm leveling at a fairly normal pace. The leeches are more like a small "bump". Either way, I'm loving the class, as it feels kind of like I'm playing a fighting game, and it one of that classes that actually involve skill. However, I've gotton used to many combos, except any with Blast. My blast is currently level 11, and I believe my charge is level 11 too. I've been training at Hoodoo and MP3, though just recently decided to go to Lower Ascent. Would Blast have been useful at Hoodoo or MP3? Will it blossom in Lower Ascent? Honestly, I just couldn't get used to using it. Especially when I'm in charge mode, I often spam my Level 1 drain since it's so crazy fast, overpowered, and saves pots in both areas. Blast is... something I never found the time to use. When will the skill blossom? Will it blossom at a certain level or place? I've seen it very useful at gobies, though that's still quite a few levels away.
Also, one more thing to consider, I'm weak. No Zakum Helm (though should get one by 90), Level 50 claw, clean glove, +15 DEX overall, +2 Earring DEX, and yeah. I'm level 78, so my damage is much lower compared to you overly rich funded HT Pendant Stormcaster Facestomper users.