Post by YourOwner on Mar 14, 2008 10:22:26 GMT -5
First of all the skills. Because you are a nuker and you don't want to farm you will only develop your character on 2 skill trees.
1. Ice Skill Tree.
You will want to get ice because: - gives great physical protection, and you will definitely need it since you are Full INT
- lets you take full advantage of the Snow Shield (you will definitely need this skill in PVP, Jobbing, and Grinding(especially against party mobs or giants)
- you can freeze mobs, as well as players with Cold based attacks (believe me sometimes its a lifesaver)
The SKILLZ:
Cold Mastery:
Frost Guard Series(MAX) - You will definitely need this as it adds the much needed physical defense for Nukers. In the first 2-3 books the difference will be almost insignificant, but the fourth book is really worth getting)
Cold Wave Attack Series(SKIP) - Waste of SP to use another skill just for the 100% chance of Frosbite and NO damage
Frostwall Series(SKIP) - Also waste of SP as it renders you totally immobile
Frost Nova Series - Get LVL 1 for the first 2 books, always a fun skill to have as it freezes enemies around you (in case you're getting gang banged)
Snow Storm Series(MAX) - Get ALL 3 books. The first one isn't amazing but it gets the job done along with Lightning Nuke. The second one is a must have as it does AOE damage and looks nice as well. The third one will probably by one of you 2-3 main nukes in the 70+.
Snow Shield Series(MAX) - The reason why many people are getting back ice after Euro Update. This is basicly a shield that will drain your mana instead of life, and since you have a LOT of mana you can spare some to save your life.(it's kind of lie mana shield in Warcraft 3)
Cold Armor Series(Passive)(MAX) - Just like any chinese passive this has to be maxed.(adds physical defense power)
2. Lightning Skill Tree
You want to get Lightning because:
- you can move a lot faster
- has transfer damage on nukes and imbue(not always a good thing)
- give a great boost in magical attack
Lightning Mastery:
Piercing Force Series(MAX) - Probably one of the best buffs in game for chinese characters. It adds magical damage by a set percentage and will not end up costing you a lot of SP. (without this buff in the higher levels you will a considerably less amount of damage with your nukes)
Wind Walk Series - 1st and 3rd Books MAX. This is seriously the best buff in the game for chinese IMO. Doesn't add damage, doesn't add defense, it just makes you move faster and this is useful in so many ways.(since you want to have a fast leveling build this is a must have as it will enable you to get from mob to mob faster)
Lion Shout Series(MAX) - AKA Mini Nuke. Instant casting nuke with less damage than regular nuke.(good for finishing off mobs and lower lvl murderers that try to run away LOL)
Thunderbolt Force Series(MAX) - All books as they will be your main nukes.(they also have transfer damage which is pretty nice)
Heaven's Force Series(MAX) - Passives have to be maxed, get over it.(adds parry ratio, long story short you receive less damage in the long run)
Left Behind Skills:
Imbue: I have been pretty torn in choosing between cold and lightning, but ultimately i had to go with lightning because of transfer damage, but the status effect is also a nice bonus.
(I didn't take cold because the only good thing about it is that you get to freeze people, but since you are already using Cold nukes freezing mobs is not really a problem.)
Wind Walk Series: Book 2 and 4 : I didn't really get the whole Phantom speed thing, and this is the only reason why i didn't get. If you like it and you are used to it then get it.
Concentration Series: This really depends. Because I was trying to make a fast leveling build i didn't want to waste any SP, but later on when I realized that I had extra SP left over, I decided to max it as it adds a nice parry bonus which means less damage.(remember, nuker, low health)
Total SP needed for Build: 264K SP
Leveling Strategy:
Lvl 1-30: Easy. Powerlevel. If you can't get powerleveled(WTF?) just grab a bow and start grinding without skills(only with imbue) on a 0-3 Gap.
Lvl 30-50: You can pretty much survive with a spear if you are wearing armor. Just grind with your beloved nukes and max damage and you'll get to Lvl 50 in no time.
Lvl 50-70: I suggest you get a Sword and Shield after lvl 52 as you will need the extra defense.(as you progress in levels mobs will hit you harder but unfortunately you HP won't be increasing to much, so every little bit of defense helps)
Lvl 70-80: Really up to you and your gear here. Go with S/S if you feel that you will die easily, but if you have good gear you can probably go Spear.
Lastly:
Advantages: - fast leveler
- no SP farming required( you can powerfarm in the early lvls or just keep a 2-3 GAP and you should be good)
- massive damage dealer
- versatile in terms of weaponry (you can switch between S/S and Spear)
Disadvantages: - low HP, can get killed easily
- can't tank(you're a nuker)
- weaker than farmed chars in PVP
1. Ice Skill Tree.
You will want to get ice because: - gives great physical protection, and you will definitely need it since you are Full INT
- lets you take full advantage of the Snow Shield (you will definitely need this skill in PVP, Jobbing, and Grinding(especially against party mobs or giants)
- you can freeze mobs, as well as players with Cold based attacks (believe me sometimes its a lifesaver)
The SKILLZ:
Cold Mastery:
Frost Guard Series(MAX) - You will definitely need this as it adds the much needed physical defense for Nukers. In the first 2-3 books the difference will be almost insignificant, but the fourth book is really worth getting)
Cold Wave Attack Series(SKIP) - Waste of SP to use another skill just for the 100% chance of Frosbite and NO damage
Frostwall Series(SKIP) - Also waste of SP as it renders you totally immobile
Frost Nova Series - Get LVL 1 for the first 2 books, always a fun skill to have as it freezes enemies around you (in case you're getting gang banged)
Snow Storm Series(MAX) - Get ALL 3 books. The first one isn't amazing but it gets the job done along with Lightning Nuke. The second one is a must have as it does AOE damage and looks nice as well. The third one will probably by one of you 2-3 main nukes in the 70+.
Snow Shield Series(MAX) - The reason why many people are getting back ice after Euro Update. This is basicly a shield that will drain your mana instead of life, and since you have a LOT of mana you can spare some to save your life.(it's kind of lie mana shield in Warcraft 3)
Cold Armor Series(Passive)(MAX) - Just like any chinese passive this has to be maxed.(adds physical defense power)
2. Lightning Skill Tree
You want to get Lightning because:
- you can move a lot faster
- has transfer damage on nukes and imbue(not always a good thing)
- give a great boost in magical attack
Lightning Mastery:
Piercing Force Series(MAX) - Probably one of the best buffs in game for chinese characters. It adds magical damage by a set percentage and will not end up costing you a lot of SP. (without this buff in the higher levels you will a considerably less amount of damage with your nukes)
Wind Walk Series - 1st and 3rd Books MAX. This is seriously the best buff in the game for chinese IMO. Doesn't add damage, doesn't add defense, it just makes you move faster and this is useful in so many ways.(since you want to have a fast leveling build this is a must have as it will enable you to get from mob to mob faster)
Lion Shout Series(MAX) - AKA Mini Nuke. Instant casting nuke with less damage than regular nuke.(good for finishing off mobs and lower lvl murderers that try to run away LOL)
Thunderbolt Force Series(MAX) - All books as they will be your main nukes.(they also have transfer damage which is pretty nice)
Heaven's Force Series(MAX) - Passives have to be maxed, get over it.(adds parry ratio, long story short you receive less damage in the long run)
Left Behind Skills:
Imbue: I have been pretty torn in choosing between cold and lightning, but ultimately i had to go with lightning because of transfer damage, but the status effect is also a nice bonus.
(I didn't take cold because the only good thing about it is that you get to freeze people, but since you are already using Cold nukes freezing mobs is not really a problem.)
Wind Walk Series: Book 2 and 4 : I didn't really get the whole Phantom speed thing, and this is the only reason why i didn't get. If you like it and you are used to it then get it.
Concentration Series: This really depends. Because I was trying to make a fast leveling build i didn't want to waste any SP, but later on when I realized that I had extra SP left over, I decided to max it as it adds a nice parry bonus which means less damage.(remember, nuker, low health)
Total SP needed for Build: 264K SP
Leveling Strategy:
Lvl 1-30: Easy. Powerlevel. If you can't get powerleveled(WTF?) just grab a bow and start grinding without skills(only with imbue) on a 0-3 Gap.
Lvl 30-50: You can pretty much survive with a spear if you are wearing armor. Just grind with your beloved nukes and max damage and you'll get to Lvl 50 in no time.
Lvl 50-70: I suggest you get a Sword and Shield after lvl 52 as you will need the extra defense.(as you progress in levels mobs will hit you harder but unfortunately you HP won't be increasing to much, so every little bit of defense helps)
Lvl 70-80: Really up to you and your gear here. Go with S/S if you feel that you will die easily, but if you have good gear you can probably go Spear.
Lastly:
Advantages: - fast leveler
- no SP farming required( you can powerfarm in the early lvls or just keep a 2-3 GAP and you should be good)
- massive damage dealer
- versatile in terms of weaponry (you can switch between S/S and Spear)
Disadvantages: - low HP, can get killed easily
- can't tank(you're a nuker)
- weaker than farmed chars in PVP