Vella Weapons

• Brynn wrote on 2013-11-19 01:19
  So... I wanna play Vella but ionno what to go with. To be honest, Dual swords are soooooo much more fun than the chains... but alas I'm pretty sure the chain has more pros then cons.
  
  Anyways I already blew like 2k+AP on Dual, but I have 5k left so before I go even deeper...
  
  Pros, Cons for both? Any tips, tricks and skills I should prioritize?
• Elleanior wrote on 2013-11-19 03:10
  I think it mostly boils down to preference. One major thing to note though, is that with swords, you'll do a lot of dodging "into" (or "behind") attacks, whereas Chains allow you to be at a distance and attack, sidestep, attack again, sidestep, attack again. Chains have a lot more mobility from my experience.
  Asides from the obvious weapon mastery, for chains, maxing out Biting Cold (Sidestep/ Sideways-cartwheel) should be first priority. It allows you to continue your combo if it's interrupted by a dodge. After that, Heart of Ice and Blood Chill would be good, especially for boss battles. On that note, Hailstorm wouldn't be a bad idea. Now you can easily hit-and-run.
  
  Or if you want to stay with twin blades, have fun with your melee dodges. I can't help ya much there.
• Brynn wrote on 2013-11-19 03:26
  Dual swords is SO fun to Cross Counter though lol.
  
  Which has higher DPS?
• Creek wrote on 2013-11-23 07:10
  I can clear dungeons quickly with Chainblades. Twin swords took a bit. I want to say Chainblades have higher DPS.
• Brynn wrote on 2013-12-03 06:19
  Bump cause I want more infooo
• Elleanior wrote on 2013-12-12 05:10
  From observation, it seems that they're about equal on DPS, it mostly just boiling down to style preference... [S]but I haven't really been able to test it myself.
  
  If you'd like, I could fiddle around and compare the two. I can play just as well with both, but I prefer chains.[/S]
  
  Edit:
  
  I did some brief experimenting for curiosity's sake (and because I didn't look up that much on TCB before they were released) and just have one thing to note, and that's mobility. It seems to me as though TCB are more mobile than swords. They're meant to be used at different ranges, and it does mostly just boil down to preference. If you like hit 'n' run, then swords. If you'd rather shoot 'n' scoot, then I'd recommend TCB.
• PockytArtyst wrote on 2013-12-12 23:16
  Just had to post on this. > w < Well.. Pockyt comes out of hiding I guess. ~
  
  Anyways, I main a sword Vella. c: And in my opinion.. swords are easier. Dodge-wise, she's untouchable if you can get good with your cross cut. Damage wise, chain Vellas have more damage, but lower balance, so it jumps around a lot, while sword Vellas have high damage and decent balance. c: Honestly though.. it is all up to you. Both are good in their own ways, you just have to find what path you want to take. c:
  
  Hope that helps a little. ~
  
  ~Pockyt~♥
• Brynn wrote on 2013-12-12 23:18
  Oh Ok! I'll stick with swords then, I much rather prefer them I played a bit of chain and it was boring in my opinion, I really love the mechanics on the swords~ thanks guy!
• Syliara wrote on 2013-12-13 01:33

  Quote from Brynn;1177965:

  Oh Ok! I'll stick with swords then, I much rather prefer them I played a bit of chain and it was boring in my opinion, I really love the mechanics on the swords~ thanks guy!

  
  
  But chains are fun :C