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loltastic659 wrote on 2011-02-01 00:59
So, as a completely new beginner alchemist, I did what most beginning alchemists do and put points into water cannon.
Then I got flame burst.
Currently, I have r9 water cannon... but fire alchemy seems (to me) to be better at attacking/damage.
So my question is, will it be better for me in the long/short run to just restart or should I just deal with it?
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EndlessDreams wrote on 2011-02-01 01:10
Just rebirth. I don't see much point in restarting the character.
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Username wrote on 2011-02-01 01:10
Water Alchemy (Water Cannon) is a Repeative type attack that can be charged up to release a stronger water cannon. Its a decent attack, though stamina reliant. I recommend ranking Watercannon to 1 to get the feel of Alchemy.
*Rank Alchemy Mastery to 2. Why you ask? It gives more Damage% CrystalMaking% and Stamina and Mana you'll need. Then possibly Work on Flamer, or get someone with a High Rank to demonstrate for you, to see if you can pull off what they do .
Do not rush yourself.
Fire Alchemy, Flame Burst is a 5 hit attack at Rank 1, 3 till rank 6 and 5-2 is 4 hits. It can potentially outdamage most alchemy. Heatbuster is like a combo version of a Smash, and its harder to rank. If you go down the fire alchemy path, prepare to rank Fire Alchemy to 1/Master.
Water path? Try ranking other alchemy skills, get Royal Alchemist. If you feel risky, try Cressida but that requires tons of money to achieve and get the right set.
You never need to restart a character; a Character is to grow.
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Alutos wrote on 2011-02-01 02:14
Water cannon and Flame burst are both important skills to rank when specializing in alchemy. I do agree with you on the fact that flame burst can be more useful at times, but you will want to get water cannon to r1 mainly because it charges faster than flame burst and doesn't have the number of use restriction like wind blast. Don't restart your character, because you'll need both skills later on.
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Archibald wrote on 2011-02-01 02:51
I think that in order to be strong in alchemy you should focus on 1 skillset at a time. and that means pick one and maximize it with enchants and skills.
That all being said. Forgot both of those and get Clay mastery, Golem Mastery, and alchemy mastery ranked instead. For 430 Ap you can become one of the strongest players on server with your golems. After you've done that feel free to branch into fire or water which ever suits you. Trust me on this. If not then I will provide proof later.
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Sunureu13 wrote on 2011-02-01 05:40
Quote from Archibald;313760:
Trust me on this. If not then I will provide proof later.
8.5k Smashes and 3.5k WMs on hard mode mobs should be proof enough 8D
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Aubog007 wrote on 2011-02-01 05:45
Quote from Archibald;313760:
I think that in order to be strong in alchemy you should focus on 1 skillset at a time. and that means pick one and maximize it with enchants and skills.
That all being said. Forgot both of those and get Clay mastery, Golem Mastery, and alchemy mastery ranked instead. For 430 Ap you can become one of the strongest players on server with your golems. After you've done that feel free to branch into fire or water which ever suits you. Trust me on this. If not then I will provide proof later.
i stopped my melee build cause of this.
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Cryosite wrote on 2011-02-01 09:21
I still don't get why fire/water alchemy is so popular with newbie alchemists.
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Sunureu13 wrote on 2011-02-01 11:49
Quote from Cryosite;314481:
I still don't get why fire/water alchemy is so popular with newbie alchemists.
Because it's high damage and doesn't rely on expensive crystals.
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TropicalCat wrote on 2011-02-01 16:00
watercannon first then flameburst
rank chain cylinder, water alchemy and fire alchemy as you go along, same thing with critical hit
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sakraycore wrote on 2011-02-01 17:09
That all being said. Forgot both of those and get Clay mastery, Golem Mastery, and alchemy mastery ranked instead. For 430 Ap you can become one of the strongest players on server with your golems. After you've done that feel free to branch into fire or water which ever suits you. Trust me on this. If not then I will provide proof later.
This. Golem is OP. Make use of that OPness.