NEW Build! 95 STR Enchantress = Offtank Battle Mage + AoE + Heals + omg!

He's back for more.
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The new hotness... Strength Enchantress! :confused:

Do you want 62 DPS and 65 armor? Do you want to be a badass AoE/Healer/DPSer!?

Do you like the words BATTLE MAGE or PALADIN? What? OMG YES?! Then keep reading.
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Let me first give my specs:

Name: Pixxie

Class: Enchantress level 30

BASE Attributes: Str: 95, Dex: 53, Int: 7

(VERY IMPORTANT. I didn't increase my INT at all.. This build is NOT for those who want a large mana pool or m/s regeneration. That, or you COULD sacrafice the DEX pump with an INT pump to gain a few more mp and m/s... but you'd lose hit rate, dmg, and dps :()

Skills: I've stuck with Gigahertz's skill recommendations, and I love the mix. It continues to give me lovely, golden, fluffy AOE damage, heal-meister capabilites, plus a bit of buff/debuff:

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/787/29271010.png
Heal: 5
Lightning: 5
Res: 1
Firestorm: 5
Ice Storm: 1
Nightmare: 5
Magic Shield: 5
Blessing of Vitality: 1
Blessing of Might: 1

Stats (with item bonuses included):
Str: 104
Dex: 53
Int: 7
Hit: 107% (!!)
Crit: 10 (!!)
Dodge: 3
Health: 252
Regen: 2
Mana: 304
Regen: 2
Damage: 51 - 55
DPS: 62 (!!!!) :rolleyes:
Armor: 65 (!!!!) (69 if I sacrifice the 1m/s and switch to Frosty Shield)

Gear (until I find better):

Croc's Polar Bear Snowcap (lvl 30 LE drop) - 1 str, 1 m/s, 5 armor
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/9864/spolarcap24.png

***Flaming Sword of Blood (lvl 30 LE drop OR itunes store) - 34 -38 dmg, 0.9 speed (essential for dps(!)), 5 str, 2% hit
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/9439/swordoh.jpg

Crusader's Frosty Chain Mail (lvl 30 LE drop) - 2 str, 1 dex, 38 armor
http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/7...ychainmail.png

Croc's Square Hardwood Shield (lvl 30 LE drop) - 1 str, 1 m/s, 14 armor
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/599/shardwood30.png


Conclusion:

I've created a balanced Battle Mage!!

Benefits:
Insane DPS (for class)
AoE like crazy - It's possible with no fear of aggro because..
You've got tons of armor! Offtank ready!
Heal + Res
Big HP pool + regen = I don't die very much anymore

Detriments:
Low Mana Pool
Low m/s regeneration (tho can be supplemented by Croc's gear)
No ranged attack (but again, AoE is semi ranged)
Expensive! Uses a lot of mana potions!

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Final Words:

Seriously? I am enjoying this SO much...

I was a bit mad when the daggers were crippled.. but thank you Spacetime! You helped me see the light!

Battlemage ftw! :)

(the obligatory "please don't nerf" now included!)



Please let me know what you think!

Ok I shouldn't brag but I solo'ed the Frost King. At the cost of a LOT of pots. lol.

It is an expensive build. With a melee attack and low mp regen, you'll be spamming spells offten.

But at higher levels, this build seems quite ideal. Good survivability
Sigh.

Just like how everyone went dex to get daggers and dps, now everyone is going to go str to get armours, lol

But you know? I don't see this as a "Crack" build. There are some definite sacrifices made as a caster for the boost in Armor and DPS. It's viable and it is well defined by the title of Battlemage.

I'm still looking to supplement the low mana regen with some top tier Croc's gear... sadly it always seems to drop to the archers... oh well I'll keep farming. :)

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Originally Posted by Splurd

It is an expensive build. With a melee attack and low mp regen, you'll be spamming spells offten.

But at higher levels, this build seems quite ideal. Good survivability
Sigh.

Just like how everyone went dex to get daggers and dps, now everyone is going to go str to get armours, lol

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and then they'll release a patch where people cant cross wear armor lol

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Originally Posted by nathanyc

and then they'll release a patch where people cant cross wear armor lol

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If they do, that will be the end for me... And I'm a dedicated customer.. Already dropped around $20 on this game. IMO, you should be able to put together a "deficit" build like this in such an MMO. It's customization that makes these games shine.

I posted the build here because I find it so much fun that I'd like others to enjoy.. if I wanted to be selfish I could have kept it to myself and hoped that my little activity went unnoticed.. by posting it I know it runs the risk of an admin read and subsequent nerf.

BUT:

I give the game developers credit.. if they see a true imbalance they should try their best to fix it. This however is not an imbalance, as previously explained, and really requires no fix.

We just played together, Pixxie:)
I'm still confused about damage range and dps,
my current stats:
Str: 1
Dex: 15
Int: 150
Hit: 96%
Crit: 11
Dodge: 1
Health: 200
Regen: 2
Mana: 375
Regen: 3
Damage: 90 - 106
DPS: 43
Armor: 41

Hi Kenemily! Just to be clear about what's confusing you.. is it the relation between the 'damage range' of 90 - 106 and how that translates into DPS?

Well it has more to do with weapon SPEED than anything else, amazingly.. Because I use the Flaming Sword of Blood (lvl 30 itunes store) with a damage range of 34 -38 but a SPEED of 0.9, I hit much much much more often and hence have a higher DPS.

What weapon are you using? Can you give me all the stats? For reference, I've played a pure INT mage before, and a semi pure DEX mage.. for the moment I find my build to be the ideal :)

I don't care about the armor,
just wanted to get more dps and faster damage speed
what do you recommend?

cheers,

The h/s regen on the Lightning Staff IS tempting, but apart from that the 7 int bonus only gives you 3 more mana. Sad.

I would absolutely respec to 96 STR, 15 dex, and if you want to keep some mana.. dump the rest into int?

You'll have a NICE build in that case! (though you'll lose some mana regen.. maybe find some m/s armors?)

int doesn't affect damage in the current version,
just increase mana pool and regen
that is ridiculous,
so I wanted to build a different stats to be a really dps enchantress

I am expecting the nerf bat on these type of specs, possible armor/weapon limitations like traditional MMO's

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Originally Posted by Odvar

I am expecting the nerf bat on these type of specs, possible armor/weapon limitations like traditional MMO's

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I could see them limiting enchantress to daggers, wands, and staves... sure.

Sad, it's tons of fun. I dislike when games go from "fun" to "serious."

This is why I think the game is so broken....

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Originally Posted by Shebee

This is why I think the game is so broken....

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Could you explain?

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Originally Posted by Pacifus

Could you explain?

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The constent class changing and nerfing.

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Originally Posted by Banned

The constent class changing and nerfing.

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I agree that the constant nerfing is a pain.. but this is a game in its infancy.. as it changes for the better so will I, and I hope so will everyone.

However, what I'm asking is why my new build indicates that the game is broken?

I think a battlemage is viable! Please remember, I SUFFER from a lack of mana and regen in this build - it does have balance.

The only real difference between the classes at the moment are the abilities, and like Pacifus i've also had a bit of fun experimenting with unconventional builds.

Pacifus isn't parading his spec as the be all and all of Enchantress builds, rather a different and fun style of play for the class. As for getting "nerfed", I can see the developers placing limits on items being used by only certain classes just because hey it seems right for only warriors to use swords, but specs like this are by no means overpowered, Pacifus is pretty much just a warrior in a dress, except instead of survivability spells he can shoot lightning and fire.

I think its important for games like this to leave a lot up to the player in terms of character customization and play style, and as long is it stays balanced I say experimentation should be fair game.

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Originally Posted by Banned

The constent class changing and nerfing.

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Considering the game has only been out for... what 2 weeks? And they are already addressing alot of balance issues. (in the case of warriors, they over addressed it, and now str is the new dex)

I think its fine. Like when you balance on a rope, you will wobble back and forth, so too shall the devs wobble around and nerf and buff things too offten.

I definitely do not think Enchantress' should be using anything other than staffs and wands. Daggers I am iffy on.

I thought people would rally and have fun with this build, but instead all I'm getting are negative comments (Except for Swoe. thanks man!). I'm tempted to just take this post down.

Don't feel so bad Pacifus.. as long as you like the build and it works for you :)

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Originally Posted by Pacifus

I thought people would rally and have fun with this build, but instead all I'm getting are negative comments (Except for Swoe. thanks man!). I'm tempted to just take this post down.

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Actually I wasnt being negative. It does seem like a good build at high levels, it is just going to be tough working up to a point where you can rely completely on spell spamming for offence. (and still earn a monitory profit)

Ah okey doke. Maybe I was just being too defensive. And with all that armor, I can afford to be defensive!

Ba-dum-ching! (ugh bad joke)

got a few screens for you dude =)

(i didn't loot the cap yet but i have a good one you might want to see, also i don't have the sword ^^")

Crusader's frosty chainmail (http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/7...ychainmail.png)
http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/7...ychainmail.png

suggestion: Croc's polar bear snowcap? (http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/9864/spolarcap24.png)
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/9864/spolarcap24.png

Croc's Square Hardwood Shield (both versions)
lvl 24 (http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/8297/shardwood24.png)
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/8297/shardwood24.png

lvl 30 (http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/599/shardwood30.png)
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/599/shardwood30.png

there, now you only need a screen of the sword and a screen of the cap for your guide =)

Thanks thanks thanks! I added the "ideal" items to the front page... bit of a cheat but whatever!

Where did they drop for you? Which lvl on LE?

I can't remember sorry, i just logged in and checked if i had the items in your list =P

I actually kinda like it. I might be willing to give it a try but mana regen being slow will suck.

Yeah it is quite interesting, however I am quite used to 9m/s so 3 m/s might take some getting used to

I want to try this build! But I have some questions.

Ack uploading screenshots.... Is there an iPhone/iPad friendly photo hosting site???

intresting build, i would respec but i have just enough money in my itunes account for the next expansion pack. and id choose that over respec :)

Flaming Sword of Blood (lvl 30 itunes store) - 34 -38 dmg, 0.9 speed (essential for dps), 5 str, 2% crit
(anyone have a screenie of sword?!)

heres one

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/9439/swordoh.jpg

btw i just randomly looted the sword in the new expansion pack, i didnt buy it off itunes, same with the assassins heavy crossbow.

oh and if you were wondering the stats for frosty axe of legend
74-88 damage, 1.9 speed, 7 str, 2H/s

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Originally Posted by Seraphine

I want to try this build! But I have some questions.

Ack uploading screenshots.... Is there an iPhone/iPad friendly photo hosting site???

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i think theres an imageshack app for iphone, i havnt tried it yet tho

So I got the upload figured out..

First question: some weapons seem under performers

http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/x...s/089d259b.jpg

I have this, but it doesn't seem to compare to something like this

http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/x...s/17028d1e.jpg

The speed and big dps increase of the later seems to be far superior? Am I missing something

wow big screenshots!! im guessing there ipad shots...

man id give my left nut for an ipad, just to play this game on it :P

Oh sorry, they did turn out well. And the Ipad kinda sucks for the game. I prefer my iPhone controls. They made it at least playable withnthe joystick update, but it's too far up the side. If they allowed you to move the controls like most other games, it would be great on the iPad.

Well I noticed the sword is actually 35 lvl. But the same idea applies, the purple drop seems inferior to green drops.

hey pixxie i've played with you before!

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Originally Posted by Towelie

hey pixxie i've played with you before!

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Hi Towelie! It must have been in my character's infancy. :) Send me a friend request!

To quote Southpark, "Towelie, you're the worst character ever."

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Originally Posted by Violentsaint

intresting build, i would respec but i have just enough money in my itunes account for the next expansion pack. and id choose that over respec :)

Flaming Sword of Blood (lvl 30 itunes store) - 34 -38 dmg, 0.9 speed (essential for dps), 5 str, 2% crit
(anyone have a screenie of sword?!)

heres one

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/9439/swordoh.jpg

btw i just randomly looted the sword in the new expansion pack, i didnt buy it off itunes, same with the assassins heavy crossbow.

oh and if you were wondering the stats for frosty axe of legend
74-88 damage, 1.9 speed, 7 str, 2H/s

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Saint!! Thank you thank you thank you! The post is now complete..

I just need to actually GET the lvl 30 croc's shield and the Croc's cap :P

And thank you all for the increasingly positive feedback. I was beginning to doubt whether I had discovered something interesting or created a monster with this build.

But I am STILL loving it!