nunuzac
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Post by nunuzac on Aug 8, 2015 3:23:44 GMT
Hey guys!
So, I'm currently lvl 31 with C4 retal (LoA) and C2.5 enhancement and I'd really like to play a (mostly solo) demon LoA enhancer, 18k expertise used in total, but I need some advice:
1) Is it really necessary to get CotW? damage hexes and nice and all but I'd only do it to get ero hex, just because I don't know if there's a better (or another) way to pull mobs to me and kep them off my demon. 2) Is it Mitama DGS chain worth it? I'd get it to c7 instead of CotW. 3) Should I go max int then vit? I just couldn't find a proper stat build, sorry. 4) Are there other chains worth looking into?
thanks a lot in advance.
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Post by rutee on Aug 8, 2015 14:14:57 GMT
Well, YMMV, but I actually just dumped CotW entirely on my enhancer in favor of C7 Mitama Science.
I found that I was really never using it, not even the hexes. And particularly since I do so much Wildcat here (as someone who is endlessly working on new demons + the ability to farm SP on strong demons and transfer it to fresh ones, WC is my preferred way to farm runs), the Mitama Science bonuses end up being far more practically useful to me than CotW.
Actually, the only CotW skill I really ever found myself using was Damage Hex since chasing some higher-HP enemies that don't null kb got really annoying at times. But even then, I'd still say Mitama Science > CotW.
About Erosion Hex specifically: A lot of the newer runs include mobs that heavily resist and/or outright null many/all aspects of Ero Hex, so at times it can end up being an aggro generator rather than CC. I personally find Estoma (Support Magic aggro drop skill) to be much more reliable when things get out of hand.
For stats, you want to get to 140 int for capped pulses, so maxing INT certainly makes that easier. Give yourself some luck for crit defense and help with drops (if you plan on hunting any items/plugins that drop directly from demons rather than endchests, luck helps). Vitality will help if you need more pdef/HP, and Speed gives minor incant/cd reduction. I don't think there's any set stat build that enhancers follow, it's more about closing whatever gaps that particular player has in their gear/build (ie someone without LoA may want more Vit, etc).
As for more additions to your build, all I can think of is higher Enhance as the karns, area heal/cure and aoe SA can be pretty handy. Barring that, if you have MP issues, C2 Magic Control, I guess. Resist any urge to Support Bullet; unless something has changed, it cannot be used on demons (and the buff skill from Mercedes/Albeniz/Beatrice/etc is much more efficient anyhow).
Obviously, these are just my opinions based on my habits/experience.
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nunuzac
Fresh out of Home 3
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Post by nunuzac on Aug 8, 2015 14:37:14 GMT
Thanks a ton for your insight, it seems you have the playstyle I'd like to have, but reading you reply raised me some more doubts. Should I drop LoA in favor of c5 enh? or is it c5 enh / c7 mitama / c4 retal possible?. Thanks a lot again, the answered helped me settle on the idea of droping CotW from my build.
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Post by rutee on Aug 8, 2015 17:24:52 GMT
It's possible, however it would require raising your expertise cap (via a mix of quests/casino/digitalize/Diaspora - mix and match what you like to do) - the cheapest that I could budget C5 Enh/C7 Mitama/C4 Retal was stil 39k expertise. Which is totally doable, but it will take some effort/time. You could just pick what you feel you need most/first and get the rest raised as you work on the expertise cap.
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