Are these skills really worth MAXING?-If not,what's a better alternative skill

mkl0011

Please answer each by their #

(ALSO WOULD APPRECIATE GOOD REASONS FOR GETTING/NOT GETTING ,..And what is the MAX DAMAGE OF EACH SKILL AT LVL10 PLZZ)

I have read Lynduras guide however it doesn't really describe the in depth uses or creative uses for these skills.

#1-Oceans edge-It seems like it does alot of damage at lower levels but as you lvl around the 70's it doesn't seem like alot of damage anymore.The damage seems to increase alot each lvl but i don't wanna risk wasting to see.

#2-Fan of flames- Doesn't seem to do much damage really. I though it would have been better if it was 360 in stead of 180 foward.

#3-Drake sweep- kinda of like a better version of fan of flames

#4-Mages bane

#5-Drakes ray-long range but seems kinda short

#6-Spirit chaser

#7-Smack

#8-Flash

#9-Dragon's bane-Increase crit but lowers atk. Using purify effects seems a little inconvenient

#10-Stream strike-the damage seems to increase alot each level but what's the max damage at lvl 10?

#11-Draw blood

#12-Reel in-does this cost a spark?

#13-Blade hurl-seems only good for wars.

THANKS FOR YOUR TIMEb:kissb:kissb:kissb:kissb:kiss

_Perses_ - Lost City

Ah hell naw.


Somebody else can take this, I ain't wasting time on an idiot who can't even figure out how the BM class is currently while playing the game b:annoyed

Drunken_Chu - Dreamweaver

1. max
2. max
3. max
4. trash skill
5. max
6. trash skill imo, can be useful if you really really really want another ranged skill and keep a decent sword with you.....
7. get it, awesome skill
8. trash skill
9. get it, demon spark purifys, You can open up in boss fights (if you have max chi) with dragon bane auto attack demon spark. Now you have a **** ton more crit and are doing max damage.
10. ultra mega trash skill
11. Ultra useful skill before level 60, trash afterwards, up to you.
12. No way this is useless. BM with more control skills? Yes please.
13. unknown

Sakubatou - Sanctuary

mkl0011 wrote: »

Please answer each by their #

(ALSO WOULD APPRECIATE GOOD REASONS FOR GETTING/NOT GETTING ,..And what is the MAX DAMAGE OF EACH SKILL AT LVL10 PLZZ)

I have read Lynduras guide however it doesn't really describe the in depth uses or creative uses for these skills.

#1-Oceans edge-It seems like it does alot of damage at lower levels but as you lvl around the 70's it doesn't seem like alot of damage anymore.The damage seems to increase alot each lvl but i don't wanna risk wasting to see.
#2-Fan of flames- Doesn't seem to do much damage really. I though it would have been better if it was 360 in stead of 180 foward.
#3-Drake sweep- kinda of like a better version of fan of flames
#4-Mages bane
#5-Drakes ray-long range but seems kinda short
#6-Spirit chaser
#7-Smack
#8-Flash
#9-Dragon's bane-Increase crit but lowers atk. Using purify effects seems a little inconvenient
#10-Stream strike-the damage seems to increase alot each level but what's the max damage at lvl 10?
#11-Draw blood
#12-Reel in-does this cost a spark?
#13-Blade hurl-seems only good for wars.
THANKS FOR YOUR TIMEb:kissb:kissb:kissb:kissb:kiss

Here's my guide. All Path BM Post 3 has some more modern comments on skill uses than Linduras, and post 4 has a leveling guide.

1. Pretty useless except at lower levels. Some will max it for pvp against classes that kite.
2. Fan of flames- I maxed this simply because I had Cyclone, Drake Sweep, and Highland as my aoes, and the price of Fissure was high. Endgame it fits in every second or 3rd round of aoes when you've put everything else in cooldown.
3. Drake Sweep - Max. All path aoe.
4. Mage Bane - skipable, really.
5. Drakes Ray - Max. Its your all path range attack and is alternated with Far Strike. If you have +10 axes and not +10 spear, this will hit harder.
6. Spirit Chaser - Meh, max at your convienence. Useful as a ranged attack but not real useful.
7. Smack - geti it. Great against AD. Great to link stuns. Great as a ranged skill.
8. Flash - Dunno, honestly. Heard its weak, Buddha's Guard would be priority.
9. Dragons Bane - Get it. Drunken said it. It debuffs your attack, but if used right before a triple spark you get purged of the attack debuff and keep the 25% crit rate for 30 seconds.
10. Stream Strike - Originally was supposed to be a weak form of Flesh Ream for BMs, but when FR has failed so miserably, this skill is a joke. Can ignore.
11. Draw Blood - ignore.
12. Reel in- Don't know about the new Morai skills.
13. Blade Hurl- Dunno about the new Morai skills.

Maelael - Heavens Tear

Although Im repeating most of what Chu and Saku said...

#1-Oceans edge - Useable in PvP to slow people down. I've mildly used this a while back to keep stuff from running in Eden and Brim.

#2-Fan of flames- Useable in PvP (fast skill), somewhat in PvE AOE, depends on your style and the position of mobs. I don't like it for a 4th aoe, but others do.

#3-Drake sweep- This is one of your main aoes, plus usable in PvP (fast skill).

#4-Mages bane - Trash.

#5-Drakes ray - Useable everywhere - tag runners, PvP spammable skill, hitting harpies, max at your leisure. In odd situations where I have a ton of casters (and seekers) with me, Ill rotate this with Farstrike. (Pole, Farstrike, Axe, Drakes Ray, repeat)

#6-Spirit chaser - Trash.

#7-Smack - PvE not so much, great in PvP. See other's comments.

#8-Flash - Meh, usually theres a better skill you could be using.

#9-Dragon's bane - Great to combo with. See other people's replies. Personally I prefer the 3 Spark+HF combo over this, but there is a way to do all three - but gah spark pots are expensive.

#10-Stream strike - For the most part, its useless. I use it to tag pulls into BB (like Wurlord) and to keep the Flamey mob on me when defending in Warsong if someone else comes to help.

#11-Draw blood - PvP, spammable skill. Only useful in early levels in PvE - I used to start with drakes ray to pull, hit this, and then attack prior to 60.

#12-Reel in - 50 chi, but success is dependent on soulforce. Kinda gonna be something not to worry about until endgame. To my knowledge its PvP only.

#13-Blade hurl - I want this badly, but its not available in our version of the expansion. But yea, gonna be useable only in PvP.

I know Perses gave you **** but tbh these aren't bad questions to ask as these are the weird iffy ones that look like they could be good or bad.

_Perses_ - Lost City

Maelael - Heavens Tear wrote: »

I know Perses gave you **** but tbh these aren't bad questions to ask as these are the weird iffy ones that look like they could be good or bad.

If the person isn't able to figure out by reading the description and/or bothering to google a few sites for the answers....There ain't much that can help them.

mkl0011

_Perses_ - Lost City wrote: »

If the person isn't able to figure out by reading the description and/or bothering to google a few sites for the answers....There ain't much that can help them.

Dude i know what these skills do. I just wanna now if they are worth "MAXING". The guide doesn't ell you much about the full extent of the skills when they are lvl 10

Maelael - Heavens Tear

mkl0011 wrote: »

Dude i know what these skills do. I just wanna now if they are worth "MAXING". The guide doesn't ell you much about the full extent of the skills when they are lvl 10

This does though:

http://www.ecatomb.net/skillpwi.php

mkl0011

Maelael - Heavens Tear wrote: »

This does though:

http://www.ecatomb.net/skillpwi.php

Oh cool thx man

Drunken_Chu - Dreamweaver

Maeleal Chi siphon will also allow you to use dragon bane triple spark hf, no need for chi pots.

Maelael - Heavens Tear

Drunken_Chu - Dreamweaver wrote: »

Maeleal Chi siphon will also allow you to use dragon bane triple spark hf, no need for chi pots.

Hmmm. True - Ive been too against getting CS on a genie due to needing CE during non Mob attack periods. I do have a genie I need to reset, I may have to test this out. Course I should do some prior math and see if its worth it for sure. Gah too tired right now tho for maths.