2009-03-19, 02:36 PM
(This post was last modified: 2009-03-19, 02:41 PM by ArbalistMaster.)
for pierce to be really effective, we also need 21 DB. add another 7 levels of skills to get before MMs are good.
so, so far we're up to 167 and don't forget getting mw, since MMs are less welcomed at parties than BMs, which means you're more likely to solo. that's another 6 levels.
to answer your starting post: you need to level a marksman to 173 to have fun playing, whereas the BM only needs to be high 14x at most. oh yeah, by the time 17x rolls around most people have quit.
in other words, BMs will always be chosen over MMs because you get gratification easier and faster.
so, so far we're up to 167 and don't forget getting mw, since MMs are less welcomed at parties than BMs, which means you're more likely to solo. that's another 6 levels.
to answer your starting post: you need to level a marksman to 173 to have fun playing, whereas the BM only needs to be high 14x at most. oh yeah, by the time 17x rolls around most people have quit.
in other words, BMs will always be chosen over MMs because you get gratification easier and faster.