Thanks so much for the replies everybody! Sorry for my late response, every time I start responding, it seems like something interrupts me. Anyway, I'm 26 now! However, i'm still stumbling about.
I found Prim & Blackwater and I still haven't decided whom to side with. From what I've read, I guess it's a choice between getting a convenient place to reset if you want to grind that one sword and having access to speed potions?
fiernaq wrote:Heh, you're really going to want to go check out the Iquan caves and look for the dagger at the end of it
I can't find the Iquan caves.
Where are they? I've been searching the internet and haven't been able to figure it out yet. We really need a nice google maps-style world map with locators and all. And I'm sorry, I don't have time to develop it because i'm involved in two projects right now.
fiernaq wrote:And yeah, most people either want 2 Villain's Rings or 2 Polished Ring of Backstabbing. Doing 1 of each is kind of gimping yourself both ways.
cool! I have 2x Polished Ring of Backstabbing now. I have put one skill point into More Criticals, and I hope that was a good decision, as it seems that some weapons later on don't have crits enabled.
Either way, I love occassionally hitting for 72 damage!
fiernaq wrote:Your AD is excellent - I usually recommend keeping it about even with your level. In fact, at this point you could probably afford to put more points into AC (you're going to want to hit 250% soonish). With your AD and speed of attacks you may want to consider a point in Corpse Eater. Another option you could consider is Evasion but that's one of those "put at least 3 points into it or don't put anything into it" deals. If you decide not to take Evasion you probably will want a bit more BC since you'll be getting attacked more often. I'd aim for 70-90% BC without Evasion.
So I
think that I'm going to get my BC up and do bark skin later on, making my character a little hybrid. What do you think?
Duke wrote:I'd probably go find Agthor to get a Heavy Steel Skullcap..Otherwise I like the Crude Iron Helmet, but if go that route, ditch the villains blade and go with the Balanced steel sword, once you complete the crossroads quest; you will get better armor there too! check out the gear list in the General Game Discussion, one of the first topics.
Hmm, I think the -5 crit would make me cry. I found a crude leather cap that's +6% BC and no penalties. Who/where is Agthor and his Heavy Steel Skullcap? I have finished the crossroads quest now as well, I'll list my new character below..
Covenant wrote:If you're looking for immediate benefits, hard hit helps. But if you're playing the long game increased fortitude will benefit more later.
Yeah, I'm kinda going the religious Fortitude route. I did the first one at level 5 and just did the second one right at level 20, but I don't think I'll do any further.
Covenant wrote:I would get too concerned yet about the rings. In the long run you'll peak out with Ring of Protection (x2) or Ring of Damage 6 (x2). Or one of each. Ring of Lesser Shadow will be by our ultimate goal as a legendary item...
Yeah, so at least I know where that cave is now and I've spent a little time leveling up in there. At least those guys drop gold, which happens faster with the treasure hunter.
So this is my character right now, but I'm starting to reconsider the second Regeneration skill. I just added that recently and I still have a saved game from before I did it.
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Beirlis
Level 26
Experience 326063
Combat statistics (Current)
Action poits (AP) 10/4
Re-equip cost (AP) 5
Use item cost (AP) 5
Move cost (AP) 6
Attack cost (AP) 3
Attack chance 183%
Attack damage 22-25
Critical hit skill 32
Eff. crit. chance 32%
Block chance 53%
Dammage resistance 2
Head Leather cap
Body Serpent's hauberk
Neck JoF
Main hand Villain's blade
Off hand Superior wooden shield
Ring 1 Polished ring of backstabbing
Ring 2 Polished ring of backstabbing
Hands Heavy plated gloves
Feet Defender's boots
Skills
2x Increased Fortitude (aquired at levels 5 and 20)
2x Regeneration
Treasure Hunter
More Criticals
As I've said, I'm considering backing up to a save game and not electing for the second Regeneration so I can use that point for duel wielding at level 30 or maybe bark skin (although I'll need 3 more +BC level-ups for that). I'm not sure yet.