The skill Concentration in the lightning tree

kelvin2839 · Post by **kelvin2839** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:50 am

Hey guys, im almost lvl 23 and im planning to be a full int nuker.

im wondering if the skill concentration is worth getting, if it is, can some1 tell me wat the difference is with and without

all help appreciated

thx

[SD]Twysta · Post by **[SD]Twysta** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:54 am

Concentration skills increase your parry ratio...

Theres parry ratio and hit ratio, not sure which one does what atm..

user · Post by **user** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 3:14 am

make your dmg higher by a bit thats all

InviSniper · Post by **InviSniper** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 3:18 am

Parry Ratio I believe makes the enemy hit you with the lower end of their attack spectrum. For example, let's say a move has an attack of 114~146. A standard hit let's say is 400. However, with a higher parry it would be 350. See? It just makes the foe hit you for less.

Hit Ratio I believe makes you hit higher. Basically reduces your foes parry ratio.

Renais · Post by **Renais** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 3:22 am

Get the lightning passive first, and then decide if you want concentration.

CrimsonKnight · Post by **CrimsonKnight** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 4:20 am

InviSniper wrote:Parry Ratio I believe makes the enemy hit you with the lower end of their attack spectrum. For example, let's say a move has an attack of 114~146. A standard hit let's say is 400. However, with a higher parry it would be 350. See? It just makes the foe hit you for less.

Hit Ratio I believe makes you hit higher. Basically reduces your foes parry ratio.

+1

Ell · Post by **Ell** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:24 am

user wrote:make your dmg higher by a bit thats all

No that's Piercing force and it can increase your damage by a ton, especially if your a nuker.

LadyB · Post by **LadyB** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:27 am

i thought concentration series decreases the chances of crit?

CrimsonKnight · Post by **CrimsonKnight** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:51 am

Nope, only crit ratio on shields can reduce probability of crits.

kelvin2839 · Post by **kelvin2839** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:57 am

so i should get it coz im a nuker rite?

btw, thx for all the replies

CrimsonKnight · Post by **CrimsonKnight** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:08 am

I'd say get it. Every bit of defense helps esp since ur pure int and lack hp/defense.

EliteHealer · Post by **EliteHealer** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 11:29 am

I'm a full STR blader, and I'm taking both the Concentration series and the Vitsal Spot series in Force, since I'm levelling both trees anyway. I figure every little bit helps, and a blader with both will decrease the opponents hit ratio, dodge ability and increase his own parry ratio. That means less damage x 2 for you + more damage to your opponent.

Add to that a good shield with crit reduce and you've got a nice tank.

(I know you're a nuker, I just wanted to add some info on my build)