Pure Int

egyptology · Post by **egyptology** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 6:48 pm

So, I've read many of the guides about pure int char. Just to make sure about my future build, I am writting this.

Ok, so I'm lvl 16, and have sp farmed 100ksp.

What would be best? To be a nuker with a spear or with shield/sword? Especially at higher levels, is the block of the shield outwiegh the extra damage of spear in nukes?

ZeroPheer · Post by **ZeroPheer** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 7:26 pm

spear = PvE

Sword/Shield = PvP

i personally think that sword/shield is better cause that shield with knockdown will save your life manytimes..Remember that a pure int nuker doesnt have alot of hp and can be killed with one shot at higher lvls by certain builds..so you would like to have higher defence and that nice block with knockdown by your side..

you have to look at the pros and cons of both weapons..

>Spear<
Pros
- Extra Damage
- Nice Hp Passive

Cons
- less defence
- No shield
- no block
- no knockdown
>Sword/Shield<
Pros
- Better Defence
- Live longer
- Knockdown
- nice block

Cons
-Less damage
-no hp bonus

you have to look at these and decide

HertogJan · Post by **HertogJan** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 8:31 pm

spear has stun or was that glavie?

ZeroPheer · Post by **ZeroPheer** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 8:47 pm

both have it

HertogJan · Post by **HertogJan** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 8:52 pm

that is a defo plus, I believe its considerd as good as KD + stab

Kayson · Post by **Kayson** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 9:31 pm

Ok. KD and stab are nice fighting monsters uniques and such because when you KD the mob no one else can attack it (except other sword users w/ stab). KD and stab is also good if you're doind PvP, or better yet, group PvP and some of your friends have stab too. Imagine getting stabbed by 5 people at the same time... ouch...

Stun is good too, 'cept anyone can attack the stunned mob/NPC/player/etc...

-Kayson

solidsnake · Post by **solidsnake** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 10:22 pm

The Pure INT character will be absolutely starved for HP, so I would say leveling the Spear is a MUST. That is unless you have loads of cash for +STR equipment (which I dont).

You should always try your best to get +STR statted equipment (preferably armor after lvl 20ish). As a pure INT you have more than enough to do massive damage without adding more INT to your gear.

That being said, sword and shield should still be used for PvP, because a Pure INT nuker will do just that: nuke and nuke some more. You are not mean to be an up-close fighter, so try to stay as far away as possible with ghost walk. The biggest fear an INT player has is being one-shotted with a critical.

egyptology · Post by **egyptology** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 4:14 pm

Thanks for the help. Also, I'm still gathering more sp for the hell of it. All my gear is +3 int, +3 str (except for my rings which are str 3)

I think I'll just do spear for pve and sword/shield for pvp. Thanks for the help. =)