2011-01-24, 01:34 AM
Well I just hit 160 on my Battle mage. I saw this and thoguht I would give my opinion. Took a while for verifaction for southperry. Anyways
I recently reset my build noticing how dark genesis does 1hit ko every 100% after a certain level *Tested it out to see knowing an sp reset was coming*
Skill build after sp reset:
lvl 120= 1 dark gene, 1 finishing, 1 adv dark aura.
then I put 1 point in twister and party shield, then maxed out energize then adv dark aura,
then I maxed out stance (really helpful for training and bosses)
I am a good bosser so I put party shield to level 10 after stance. Party shield is like a mini version of smoke screen but still really helpful.
I put 11 in mw(regret it but I do solo 70% of the time so it is an extra boost)
then i put 19 points into twister (no level 30 books) Twister is just an amazing skill. It would've saved my ass during pink bean if it was a highly level. As mages are the best at clearing the mini bean mobs since they auto weapon cancel when they spawn. -First BaM to be on successful pb run yay!- But yeah you can get sealed in twister and you can be damaged by damage reflect, and zombify will take effect. however, reverse keys will not take effect, seduce, and mainly any other skills. if you get sealed in twister no big deal. If you have a status condition prior going into twister it will stay in effect.
Then i put 1 more point into dark genesis.
Side note: I dislike finishing blow. Useless skill pass level 1 if you have good potential gear in my opinion. I train just as fast w/ level 1 finshing blow than with someone with level 30 finishing blow. It is a waste of a skill point. please remember Battle Mages aren't for their IMPRESSIVE DAMAGE. Battle mages are the most logical and supportive in this game. With skills like adv dark aura, and party shield and twister battle mages are used to be defensive and support their party. They have great mobbing skills and therefore are unique. damage isn't everything and finishing blow is just a waste as you can twister and tele much easier and faster in bosses=p.
Note about yellow aura: It dcs party members if shifter activates since it grants avoid rate. It dcs you if you get dispelled+ shifter activating by a damaging dispel move like zak/czak. If ht dispels you w/ adv yellow aura on you won't get dced as it is a non-immunity dispel. Night=p. had to comment!
Side note
I recently reset my build noticing how dark genesis does 1hit ko every 100% after a certain level *Tested it out to see knowing an sp reset was coming*
Skill build after sp reset:
lvl 120= 1 dark gene, 1 finishing, 1 adv dark aura.
then I put 1 point in twister and party shield, then maxed out energize then adv dark aura,
then I maxed out stance (really helpful for training and bosses)
I am a good bosser so I put party shield to level 10 after stance. Party shield is like a mini version of smoke screen but still really helpful.
I put 11 in mw(regret it but I do solo 70% of the time so it is an extra boost)
then i put 19 points into twister (no level 30 books) Twister is just an amazing skill. It would've saved my ass during pink bean if it was a highly level. As mages are the best at clearing the mini bean mobs since they auto weapon cancel when they spawn. -First BaM to be on successful pb run yay!- But yeah you can get sealed in twister and you can be damaged by damage reflect, and zombify will take effect. however, reverse keys will not take effect, seduce, and mainly any other skills. if you get sealed in twister no big deal. If you have a status condition prior going into twister it will stay in effect.
Then i put 1 more point into dark genesis.
Side note: I dislike finishing blow. Useless skill pass level 1 if you have good potential gear in my opinion. I train just as fast w/ level 1 finshing blow than with someone with level 30 finishing blow. It is a waste of a skill point. please remember Battle Mages aren't for their IMPRESSIVE DAMAGE. Battle mages are the most logical and supportive in this game. With skills like adv dark aura, and party shield and twister battle mages are used to be defensive and support their party. They have great mobbing skills and therefore are unique. damage isn't everything and finishing blow is just a waste as you can twister and tele much easier and faster in bosses=p.
Note about yellow aura: It dcs party members if shifter activates since it grants avoid rate. It dcs you if you get dispelled+ shifter activating by a damaging dispel move like zak/czak. If ht dispels you w/ adv yellow aura on you won't get dced as it is a non-immunity dispel. Night=p. had to comment!
Side note