Ebon Mace, Argnet Protector, or Noct blade for 30+?

[DeathsSilkyMist]

Originally Posted by Crede [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

If you aren’t a race that can slam, and if you can’t get epic/not twinked , then I’d probably stick with a 1h until 60 because you’re going to want to fear kite eventually and bash/slam makes this much more tolerable. If you’re an ogre/troll then just go 2h and don’t look back.

That is a good point, Bash is great for fear kiting if you have a short runway. The stun reduces the mob's total run distance. Howling Stones north ramp is a good example where that is necessary. So to some degree the decision could be swayed by what camps you plan on Fear Kiting at.

[Keebz]

I'm like a broken record when it comes to the advantages of a 2her, but people are over thinking it. With Shard, you'll cruise through the levels and by 46 you'll be fear kiting anyway. I'd just start grinding then pick up a Reaver whenever you find one—since they are significantly rarer. Between the two, you get a 1h and 2h and a magic weapon. This will take you all the way to 60 or you grab a Narandi's/raid weapon along the way.

Argent Protector is just kind of a mediocre option. Ebon Mace/Noct blade are just worse Shard's of Night. Another viable option is to just stick to non-magic mobs and use a Reaver (e.g. live in HHK).

[Crede]

Originally Posted by Keebz [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I'm like a broken record when it comes to the advantages of a 2her, but people are over thinking it. With Shard, you'll cruise through the levels and by 46 you'll be fear kiting anyway. I'd just start grinding then pick up a Reaver whenever you find one—since they are significantly rarer. Between the two, you get a 1h and 2h and a magic weapon. This will take you all the way to 60 or you grab a Narandi's/raid weapon along the way.

Argent Protector is just kind of a mediocre option. Ebon Mace/Noct blade are just worse Shard's of Night. Another viable option is to just stick to non-magic mobs and use a Reaver (e.g. live in HHK).

It’s worth noting that the shard looks like shit with a shield.

[Encroaching Death]

Originally Posted by Crede [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

It’s worth noting that the shard looks like shit with a shield.

It's a shame too.

Such a sick weapon and it looks like a Rusty Dagger.

[Toxigen]

just save for argent protector

[Snaggles]

I’d have a 1h/shield for groups and a 2h for solo. The dps on a good 1h outside maybe ToV stuff with procs is very low. I’d prob go Noc or Ebon on cost alone, a reaver if you can afford it.

If grouped it’s more the bash for interrupting casters than mitigation. It’s a tanking mini-game to help pass the time.

[ya.dingus]

Ya think i've decided to go with noct blade, fbss, and atra shield in that order. They're cheaper to get started, so it'll give me a bit more dps to start saving for that argent protector.

after that i'll go argent protector or reaver.

Should be a nice progression curve if I can stick with it. I was looking at the 2h bonus chart, and you dont really start getting a lot of damage based on your delay until later levels.

[greatdane]

In terms of sheer bang for buck, Atramentous Shield is not worth it over Sarnak Battle Shield. It costs like 3-4 times as much and is only marginally better. Of course, if your finances let you think nothing of spending a few thousand on a shield, you're free to do so. It's just objectively not a good investment. They're also nearly impossible to sell again in case you get bored of the SK or upgrade to a different weapon configuration.

[Encroaching Death]

Originally Posted by greatdane [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

In terms of sheer bang for buck, Atramentous Shield is not worth it over Sarnak Battle Shield.

Depends on your race.

If you have natural Infravision already, I agree.

[Jimjam]

My sk slums it with a clay guardian shield.