What's the most recommended build for BM?
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Axe/Hammer is for max dmg and AOE. A popular build.
Swords/blades is medium dmg and accuracy. kind of a "safe" build
I forgot about poleblades, not really sure about them besides that they have long reach.
fis/claw is lowest dmg, but high accuracy and crit rate. Complete opposite of axe/hammer.
It's a matter of preference. Choose a build that works for your weapon path (for example 2str 3dex for fist).0 -
Starflair - Dreamweaver wrote: »Axe/Hammer is for max dmg and AOE. A popular build.
Axe/hammer is for best Aoe Damage. 6str 1dex requirement per 2 levels
Swords/blades is medium dmg and accuracy. kind of a "safe" build
Single target Weapon. Better single target weapon out there. Requires 4str 3 dex every two levels.
I forgot about poleblades, not really sure about them besides that they have long reach.
Second best Aoe weapon. Long range great long distance attack. Requires 5str 2dex every two levels
fis/claw is lowest dmg, but high accuracy and crit rate. Complete opposite of axe/hammer.
Highest attack rate. Highest DPS. Best Single target weapon. Strength comes from auto attacking mobs. Using skills lowers DPS. requires 3str 4dex every two levels
It's a matter of preference. Choose a build that works for your weapon path (for example 2str 3dex for fist).
Ugh horrible build for fists...don't.
It would do you good to just read the sticky BM guide. Lyndura's bm guide is generic enough to help you find your way.
*reminder as a melee class Heavy armor is preferred. 5 str every two levels to use. Builds become more hybridish as you level....Retired
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Starflair - Dreamweaver wrote: »Axe/Hammer is for max dmg and AOE. A popular build.
Swords/blades is medium dmg and accuracy. kind of a "safe" build
I forgot about poleblades, not really sure about them besides that they have long reach.
fis/claw is lowest dmg, but high accuracy and crit rate. Complete opposite of axe/hammer.
It's a matter of preference. Choose a build that works for your weapon path (for example 2str 3dex for fist).
Correct except for the fact that 4STR per two levels is not enough for the HA. You need 2.5 per level instead.
EDIT: Damn you Zero.100% F2P player. Started PW: March 2007, Quit PW: March 2011.
pwcalc.com/e7016929e7b204ae "Pure axe" 8k HP multipath BM, last one of my kind.0 -
Kupuntu - Sanctuary wrote: »Correct except for the fact that 4STR per two levels is not enough for the HA.
If your smoking some good stuff I suppose it might look correct...you know for the seeing impaired...
Go use this guide...
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AdvanceZero - Heavens Tear wrote: »If your smoking some good stuff I suppose it might look correct...you know for the seeing impaired...
Go use this guide...
BM Guide
Umm what? Lyndura says that HA needs 2.5 STR per level, which means 5 STR per two levels?100% F2P player. Started PW: March 2007, Quit PW: March 2011.
pwcalc.com/e7016929e7b204ae "Pure axe" 8k HP multipath BM, last one of my kind.0 -
Kupuntu - Sanctuary wrote: »Umm what? Lyndura says that HA needs 2.5 STR per level, which means 5 STR per two levels?
No you got that part correct. But IMO the first reply was wrong on just about everything.Retired
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AdvanceZero - Heavens Tear wrote: »No you got that part correct. But IMO the first reply was wrong on just about everything.
I only question the sword part (and the pole part of course), since it's about DPH, not DPS.100% F2P player. Started PW: March 2007, Quit PW: March 2011.
pwcalc.com/e7016929e7b204ae "Pure axe" 8k HP multipath BM, last one of my kind.0 -
if you are just starting up axes work well for the first 60 odd levels, but now i feel i'm attacking too slow, so im going to restat to axe/fistI Want To Eat Estasi & Send Her Into Extasy!! b:victory
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Wow, this is a fail thread because of so much wrong information.
To answer OP question I'd say axe/fist is the best build. Also known as all-paths. To truly be a bm you should utilize all skills and all weapons. This is a 3 str 2 dex build. The problem is this cuts you short on vitality till end game. Most people would recommend starting with axe, pole, or sword only till later (level 59+) and restatting then. I started with axe/fist and had no problems with vita though.
Another popular build is the axe only, or axe + 1 other path. This is 3str per level, and 1 dex, and remaining point going towards dex or vitality. Usually vitality. With a bm you can trade versatility for vitality and survivability. That is why you have so many bms that aren't like each other.
Fist have highest dmg output and fastest attack.
Axe have best aoe and grinding capabilities and slowest attack.
Sword and pole both fall in between, sword being closer to fist and pole being closer to axe. Kind of middle paths where the skills make the difference depending on your playing style. Again, thats why I recommend all path build, because you can pick exactly whats best for you with no restrictions, only a loss of vitality. With me, a loss of vitality is no problem because I am so much more efficient killing.
A few more things.... 2.5str/.5dex lvl for HA. 3str/.5dex lvl for axe. 1.5 str/2dex lvl for fist. 2str/1.5 dex for sword. 2.5str/1dex for polearm. 3str/2dex all path. Subtract these numbers from 5 to get your available points to play with.
Lastly, Linduras guide is great, absolutely well done, well organized, and extremely useful. She's wrong about alot of things so take her advice with a grain of salt. She only played axe/polearm and the game has evolved way beyond that guide, but it has left its mark by creating generations of ignorant bms.
And while people are pointing you towards Lindura's guide, how bout you try testing a few ideas of your own here http://pwcalc.ru/pwi/0 -
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cant wait till friday! i will finally get my reset note so i can go axe/fistI Want To Eat Estasi & Send Her Into Extasy!! b:victory
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As much as I hate to intefere with your discussion, I have a small question. Forget about the guides for a moment and share your experience with me.
I'm starting out with a blademaster and I wonder. Should I concentrate on light armor/fist/claw blademaster or not?[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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Yorkin - Dreamweaver wrote: »As much as I hate to intefere with your discussion, I have a small question. Forget about the guides for a moment and share your experience with me.
I'm starting out with a blademaster and I wonder. Should I concentrate on light armor/fist/claw blademaster or not?
I started as a LA Fist BM and I can tell you that it doesn't work. You can't take damage even if your life depended on it and Sutra/HP pots can't save your life. For earlier levels, you will have to meditate every 2-3 mobs because you hit slow and soft, while taking heavy damage.
Take it from me, roll with HA. You can even go hybrid when you deal enough damage, but just not full LA.0 -
Ranfa - Dreamweaver wrote: »I started as a LA Fist BM and I can tell you that it doesn't work. You can't take damage even if your life depended on it and Sutra/HP pots can't save your life. For earlier levels, you will have to meditate every 2-3 mobs because you hit slow and soft, while taking heavy damage.
Take it from me, roll with HA. You can even go hybrid when you deal enough damage, but just not full LA.
Well, I am still at lvl 9 with my BM, so i guess it is not too late is it?[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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