About the Blade Combos

cgy · Post by **cgy** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 9:43 pm

Well recently i lvled up my bicheon and fire and lightning cuz i was dieing from sp farming on 7 lvl gap for a long time. When i did i realised i could also get the third book of the blade combo. Should I just skip the second book and get the third book or should i get the second book also?

ShizKnight · Post by **ShizKnight** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 9:47 pm

The two are seperate skills. One is four-hit, one is five. Five is strong, but slower. Four is faster, but weaker.

cgy · Post by **cgy** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:46 pm

Hmmmmm so i should get both?

Because I have the sp for it.

Post by **dom** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:07 pm

I got both on my blader.

woutR · Post by **woutR** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 11:35 am

get both

Elysium · Post by **Elysium** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 1:52 pm

Dont get both get other skills both sucks just get the 5 combo and than the heaven chain its GODLY

Post by **dom** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 1:55 pm

Let me clarify. Get both and get other skills.

Padawin · Post by **Padawin** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 2:03 pm

i still think the knockdown attack does more dmg... imho dont get obsessed with lvlin chains :roll:

Post by **dom** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 2:05 pm

Chains are useful for PvE, as they apply status and crit.
Knockdown, is more suited to PvP.

I'd get both.

Might want to look at cuchulainn's guide. http://www.silkroadforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=4676

He also got both. I got to thieve with him yesterday, VERY good blader.

Padawin · Post by **Padawin** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 2:15 pm

as fire blader i noticed it takes me like 1 imbue to kill same lvl mob (6 seconds)(without any sword skill) using imbue and 5 hit chain i save maybe 1-2 seconds.. using knockdown and being lucky i can 2 hit it (imbue + knockdown + stab)

i get the feeling knockdown is still more useful :wink:

Post by **dom** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 2:21 pm

And what level is that at?

Amps · Post by **Amps** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 2:26 pm

Combos are great for PvP especially the 5 combo later on at level 51. Combos, Knockdown ,Stab, Combos, Knockdown ,Stab , Repeat until death.

Padawin · Post by **Padawin** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 2:53 pm

31 i think it was..... dunno if later that changes... gotta try it in some time

ShizKnight · Post by **ShizKnight** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 3:18 pm

LordAmps wrote:Combos are great for PvP especially the 5 combo later on at level 51. Combos, Knockdown ,Stab, Combos, Knockdown ,Stab , Repeat until death.

Let me rephrase that. Comboes suck for PvP. They own at PvE.

cuchulainn · Post by **cuchulainn** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 5:03 pm

ShizKnight wrote:
LordAmps wrote:Combos are great for PvP especially the 5 combo later on at level 51. Combos, Knockdown ,Stab, Combos, Knockdown ,Stab , Repeat until death.

Let me rephrase that. Comboes suck for PvP. They own at PvE.

Let me rephrase that...Combos have their place in certain situations, just like any other skill. People who use the same skills in every situation aren't using their build optimally.

Elysium · Post by **Elysium** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 6:56 pm

at PvE I do always Knockdown ---> Succes = Stab, Fail = Combo. When the mob stands up or the combo is finished I do again Knockdown ---> Succes = Stab, Fail = Combo. When the mob stands up or the combo is finished I do again Knockdown ---> Succes = Stab, Fail = Combo. When the mob stands up or the combo is finished I do again Knockdown ---> Succes = Stab, Fail = Combo. When the mob stands up or the combo is finished I do again Knockdown ---> Succes = Stab, Fail = Combo. When the mob stands up or the combo is finished I do again Knockdown ---> Succes = Stab, Fail = Combo. When the mob stands up or the combo is finished I do again Knockdown ---> Succes = Stab, Fail = Combo. When the mob stands up or the combo is finished I do again Knockdown ---> Succes = Stab, Fail = Combo. When the mob stands up or the combo is finished I do again Knockdown ---> Succes = Stab, Fail = Combo. When the mob stands up or the combo is finished I do again and again and again.... :banghead:

Sorry for this spam.

cuchulainn · Post by **cuchulainn** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 7:21 pm

Chains are the most mp and time efficient way to PVE. I use KD and stab when I zerk giants and depending on the number of successful KD, it is either better than just using chains or worse. KD will only put out more damage than chains when it is successful often enough since it's the stabs which do great damage fast since KD itself is rather slow to execute.

I find combos easier to use too since I just have to press 3 buttons no matter what rather than use KD then have to change buttons depending on the result. I just find it less stressful to just use combos. I plan to use the AOE knockdown and sword dance books to sp farm at 64 on earth ghost bugs though.

MetalMonster · Post by **MetalMonster** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:20 pm

i say you should take both combos...do em in a row...lethal damage and sp efficient.i dont think u need to imbue for both of em...1 imbue should be enough