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== General == | |||
This is a template designed to take advantage of the [[Alchemical Throwing Phials]]. Specialized Thrown Weapons helps with the use of phials. This template relies on Arcane Lore for creature and life buffs. | This is a template designed to take advantage of the [[Alchemical Throwing Phials]]. Specialized Thrown Weapons helps with the use of phials. This template relies on Arcane Lore for creature and life buffs. | ||
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'''Disadvantages | '''Disadvantages | ||
* Throwing phials have their own disadvantages, including burden/pack space | * Throwing phials have their own disadvantages, including burden/pack space, -10% melee defense, and requiring line of sight and close range to work. | ||
* Creating a suit of armor, jewelry, and clothing to cover all creature and life buffs can be a long and difficult process. | * Creating a suit of armor, jewelry, and clothing to cover all creature and life buffs can be a long and difficult process. | ||
* Low magic resistance. | * Low magic resistance. | ||
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=== Innate [[Skills]] === | === Innate [[Skills]] === | ||
'''Specialized | '''Specialized | ||
:[[ | :[[Arcane Lore]], [[Melee Defense]], [[Thrown Weapons]], [[Unarmed Combat]] | ||
'''Trained | '''Trained | ||
:[[ | :[[Healing]] | ||
== Advancement == | == Advancement == | ||
=== Skills === | === Skills === | ||
* At level 5, train [[ | * At level 5, train [[Fletching]]. | ||
* At level 12, train [[ | * At level 12, train [[Alchemy]]. | ||
* At level 32, train [[ | * At level 32, train [[Item Enchantment]]. | ||
* At level 60 (55 with Marae Credit) train [[ | * At level 60 (55 with Marae Credit) train [[Mana Conversion]]. | ||
* At level 90 (85 with Marae Credit) specialize [[ | * At level 90 (85 with Marae Credit) specialize [[Alchemy]]. | ||
=== Attributes === | === Attributes === | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
* Use your Unarmed Combat for the first few levels to avoid the need for ammunition. | * Use your Unarmed Combat for the first few levels to avoid the need for ammunition. | ||
* For relatively easy experience at lower levels, complete some of the Fletching and Alchemy [[Crafter | * For relatively easy experience at lower levels, complete some of the Fletching and Alchemy [[Crafter Quest]]s. | ||
* When crafting with Fletching and Alchemy at lower levels, use the [[Fletching Forge]]s and [[Alchemy Forge]]s located in Holtburg, Shoushi, and Yaraq. | * When crafting with Fletching and Alchemy at lower levels, use the [[Fletching Forge]]s and [[Alchemy Forge]]s located in Holtburg, Shoushi, and Yaraq. | ||
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* [[Ammunition#Spikes|Spikes]] are a great thrown weapon at lower levels, and can be wielded with a shield. | * [[Ammunition#Spikes|Spikes]] are a great thrown weapon at lower levels, and can be wielded with a shield. | ||
* There are [[Alchemical Throwing Phials]] available at all levels of play, which can help greatly with questing and hunting. | * There are [[Alchemical Throwing Phials]] available at all levels of play, which can help greatly with questing and hunting. | ||
* The armor and jewelry from the [[Exploration Society | * The armor and jewelry from the [[Exploration Society Letters]] quest is very useful at lower levels. | ||
* The [[Skeletal Atlatl]] and [[Enhanced Skeletal Atlatl]] are good Atlatls for lower levels. | * The [[Skeletal Atlatl]] and [[Enhanced Skeletal Atlatl]] are good Atlatls for lower levels. | ||
* The [[Gauntlets of Marksmanship]] and [[Enhanced Gauntlets of Marksmanship]] are great items that provide buffs for Thrown Weapons, Melee Defense, and Coordination. | * The [[Gauntlets of Marksmanship]] and [[Enhanced Gauntlets of Marksmanship]] are great items that provide buffs for Thrown Weapons, Melee Defense, and Coordination. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:08, 8 January 2011
General
This is a template designed to take advantage of the Alchemical Throwing Phials. Specialized Thrown Weapons helps with the use of phials. This template relies on Arcane Lore for creature and life buffs.
Advantages
- Template completes relatively early.
- Skill/attribute synergy between UA, TW, and Alchemy.
- Has melee and missile combat capabilities.
- High melee defense.
- Buffs from Arcane Lore cannot be dispelled, and do not expire.
- Has life vulnerability debuffing capabilities through throwing phials.
- Throwing phials can be wielded with a shield.
Disadvantages
- Throwing phials have their own disadvantages, including burden/pack space, -10% melee defense, and requiring line of sight and close range to work.
- Creating a suit of armor, jewelry, and clothing to cover all creature and life buffs can be a long and difficult process.
- Low magic resistance.
- Low health.
Setup
Heritage
Innate Attributes
100/10/100/100/10/10
Innate Skills
Specialized
Trained
Advancement
Skills
- At level 5, train Fletching.
- At level 12, train Alchemy.
- At level 32, train Item Enchantment.
- At level 60 (55 with Marae Credit) train Mana Conversion.
- At level 90 (85 with Marae Credit) specialize Alchemy.
Attributes
- Augment innate Focus at least once to 15.
Tips
- Use your Unarmed Combat for the first few levels to avoid the need for ammunition.
- For relatively easy experience at lower levels, complete some of the Fletching and Alchemy Crafter Quests.
- When crafting with Fletching and Alchemy at lower levels, use the Fletching Forges and Alchemy Forges located in Holtburg, Shoushi, and Yaraq.
Equipment
- Spikes are a great thrown weapon at lower levels, and can be wielded with a shield.
- There are Alchemical Throwing Phials available at all levels of play, which can help greatly with questing and hunting.
- The armor and jewelry from the Exploration Society Letters quest is very useful at lower levels.
- The Skeletal Atlatl and Enhanced Skeletal Atlatl are good Atlatls for lower levels.
- The Gauntlets of Marksmanship and Enhanced Gauntlets of Marksmanship are great items that provide buffs for Thrown Weapons, Melee Defense, and Coordination.
- The Enhanced Basalt Blade is a good 300 skill wield UA weapon with Resistance Cleaving: Fire.