The Elven Handbook - Everything you Need to Know about Elves

• Arus wrote on 2010-12-12 12:21
  Don't forget to put the 144 Long Bow in the weapons section. For a mere 5 max damage, you get 6% additional crit, and the 10% extra balance compared to the 153 build means you can use it earlier. Compared to other bows with crit builds, this one has one of the highest while still retaining high damage and long range.
• elfblitz wrote on 2010-12-23 16:54
  is crash shot good enough to replace windmill? like can it be used on zombies?
  oh and i've seen elves use zero-magnum before, i could do it alot when i still had my old computer (saving another 600$) T_T
• Meikeru wrote on 2010-12-23 16:57

  Quote from Kyouriharu;671:

  All in all, this skill doesn't completely replace Windmill, remember that. Windmill has the advantage over raw spammage and constant reliability across the board.

  
  ^^ Gotta love reading. I don't think that crash shot bypasses natural shield though.
• elfblitz wrote on 2010-12-23 17:30
  im sorry i didnt read the whole thread, im at work on my hour break >_<
• Fracture wrote on 2010-12-24 06:48

  Quote from Meikeru;259149:

  ^^ Gotta love reading. I don't think that crash shot bypasses natural shield though.

  
  
  Initial and splash don't, but I don't know about the explosion damage.
• radionoise wrote on 2010-12-24 07:00

  Quote from Fracture;260583:

  Initial and splash don't, but I don't know about the explosion damage.

  
  
  The explosion damage also triggers natural shield.
• mageyoulook wrote on 2011-01-01 08:20
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  How does the Crossbow fare as a Zero Shot/Step-Shot weapon after G13's implementation of Crossbow Mastery?
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• Zatrox wrote on 2011-01-01 08:37

  Quote from mageyoulook;272023:

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  How does the Crossbow fare as a Zero Shot/Step-Shot weapon after G13's implementation of Crossbow Mastery?
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  From a purely stats perspective, Xbows are definitely bigger players now. However since Elves don't really benefit much from mobility (their skill loads are very short) and have a lower aim % than humans, they're still better off using bows IMO..
• mageyoulook wrote on 2011-01-01 08:51

  Quote from Zatrox;272041:

  From a purely stats perspective, Xbows are definitely bigger players now. However since Elves don't really benefit much from mobility (their skill loads are very short) and have a lower aim % than humans, they're still better off using bows IMO..

  
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  So Long Bows would be a better choice (I don't like ESB's shorter stun) for Zero Shot/Step-Shot than Crossbows?
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• radionoise wrote on 2011-01-01 09:32

  Quote from mageyoulook;272023:

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  Crossbows would make an affordable replacement for Wing Bows if you are really lacking in critical... but otherwise, you would be better off using Long Bows and building your enchant setup to reach 110%+ critical with it.
  
  Long Bows have faster aiming (I've recently read reports regarding bow speed affecting aim rate as well, though, so not too sure on that anymore) and far higher stun, which would make it safer to zero-shoot.
  
  Either way, zero-shooting elf range isn't very effective when you have r5+ magnum as you can just continually spam that instead.
• Cynic wrote on 2011-01-01 11:34
  Very good guide. It makes me want to dedicate more time to my Elf.
  I just wish Ranged Attack didn't suck up so much AP. :/ Any tips for quick training for said AP, perhaps? My Elf is freshly made. (Total level 20, lolol)
• Claudia wrote on 2011-01-02 02:30
  Excellent guide.
  I've decided to start an Elf; what would you absolutely recommend I rank first [as in, what should I strive for in my first/second/third rebirth]? I'm going to assume WM, of course, but what else? Sadly, I can't afford refine. ;_;. I'm also looking to go Magic only or Melee/Magic for now.
• mageyoulook wrote on 2011-01-02 03:56

  Quote from Claudia;272773:

  Excellent guide.
  I've decided to start an Elf; what would you absolutely recommend I rank first [as in, what should I strive for in my first/second/third rebirth]? I'm going to assume WM, of course, but what else? Sadly, I can't afford refine. ;_;. I'm also looking to go Magic only or Melee/Magic for now.

  
  
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  R9 Ranged Attack, R9 Magnum Shot, R9 Critical Hit, & R1 Refine.
  You'll need some way to do damage early on and earn AP.
  The DEX you get from those skills will help with low-balance melee weapons too.
  After that you can work on Windmill and magic skills.
  Also, Refine is cheap; you'll end up making a profit rather than losing one from selling Ingots.
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• Claudia wrote on 2011-01-02 13:47
  Really?! Awesome.
  But yeah, I forgot to clarify, but eventually I DO want to be a 'jack of all trades'. x]
  But thanks for helping me. (:
• Kyouriharu wrote on 2011-02-01 06:10
  Updated once again for G13, I will do another update this weekend or next weekend. In the mean time, gonna stuuuuudy.