2010-11-28, 11:39 AM
If one were to stretch the "long term consideration" logic, then one would, and I really would, put minimal points into slash blast and ground smash, and rely primarily on CB for mobbing i.e. 11 points into slash blast, 11 points into GS, since both would be replaced by CB.
IMO a person with sufficient control can use GS as a lure and SB as primary attack, thus providing more variations to the 11SB-11GS points addition - 20SB-1GS is a very real possibility. For me though, mana cost is also a consideration, and GS proves its worth here for up to 3 mobs worth. It's a very "algorithm". 1 mob within SB range: PS. 2 - 3 mobs, use GS. >3 use SB. If >3 in GS range but have mobs blocking you: GS+SB. If they shoot: don't be stupid to try and lure them.
The range issue with SB/PS is very true. Even 20 range makes a hell of a difference. But it very much is the same argument for using 2H sword vs a 1H sword in the old 2nd job days. Probability of encountering 4 mobs and above in a range of 180 units is rather low unless the mobs move fast and don't shoot (suddenly I almost want to model this using Schrodinger's equation or a PDF =.="). My thought is: isn't it all about getting used to a staple skill or a certain playing style? Why tear each other's opinions down when it's all down to preference? Or you could take all our advice - be flexible.
Point to note: SB on 6 mobs outdamages CB (assuming you don't need the stun) on 4 mobs. Again I would ask you: if you were a WK and you met >4 mobs, would you use CB?
Side note: if combat orders makes everything +2, then why don't we just leave everything at max-2, and with those extra SP I could cover more ground? On the other hand, it leaves a Pala quite vulnerable to dispel.
Hadriel
IMO a person with sufficient control can use GS as a lure and SB as primary attack, thus providing more variations to the 11SB-11GS points addition - 20SB-1GS is a very real possibility. For me though, mana cost is also a consideration, and GS proves its worth here for up to 3 mobs worth. It's a very "algorithm". 1 mob within SB range: PS. 2 - 3 mobs, use GS. >3 use SB. If >3 in GS range but have mobs blocking you: GS+SB. If they shoot: don't be stupid to try and lure them.
The range issue with SB/PS is very true. Even 20 range makes a hell of a difference. But it very much is the same argument for using 2H sword vs a 1H sword in the old 2nd job days. Probability of encountering 4 mobs and above in a range of 180 units is rather low unless the mobs move fast and don't shoot (suddenly I almost want to model this using Schrodinger's equation or a PDF =.="). My thought is: isn't it all about getting used to a staple skill or a certain playing style? Why tear each other's opinions down when it's all down to preference? Or you could take all our advice - be flexible.
Point to note: SB on 6 mobs outdamages CB (assuming you don't need the stun) on 4 mobs. Again I would ask you: if you were a WK and you met >4 mobs, would you use CB?
Side note: if combat orders makes everything +2, then why don't we just leave everything at max-2, and with those extra SP I could cover more ground? On the other hand, it leaves a Pala quite vulnerable to dispel.
Hadriel