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Shirayuki wrote on 2010-08-26 15:09
Besides assault, these are the only 2 combat skills that I haven't ranked. I'm just wondering which would be more beneficial to rank. The dex from Counter would help me a crapton since I'm not 270 dex yet, but a bunch of my friends say the 15 defense from ranking Defense really makes a difference .:lol:
Any help is appreciated.:thumb:
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Scontro wrote on 2010-08-26 15:19
It depends on whether you use defense or counterattack more. Do you like to keep a distance from your opponent or chain in more attacks on em. Either way your gonna end up having both at rank 1 at some point. I for one enjoy the 15 defense and 41 hp given from defense since i barely have any ap in magic or ranged.
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Oakmin wrote on 2010-08-26 15:45
Off topic: Why do you specifically need 270 dex?
On topic: I'd personally go with defense for the reasons Scontro stated.
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Okami wrote on 2010-08-26 15:51
I would go for ranking defense. The added defense is a nice bonus.
You can always raise them both at the same time. :P
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Cide wrote on 2010-08-26 15:54
Quote from Oakmin;137623:
Off topic: Why do you specifically need 270 dex?
On topic: I'd personally go with defense for the reasons Scontro stated.
most likely for 0 balance weapons.
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Archibald wrote on 2010-08-26 16:09
Quote from Oakmin;137623:
Off topic: Why do you specifically need 270 dex?
On topic: I'd personally go with defense for the reasons Scontro stated.
Warhammers I'm guessing. Well I'm a tank build so I would go def but my question is mainly your skill type. If your a ranger finish counter first then def.
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Shirayuki wrote on 2010-08-26 16:14
Quote from Archibald;137639:
Warhammers I'm guessing. Well I'm a tank build so I would go def but my question is mainly your skill type. If your a ranger finish counter first then def.
Quote from Cide;137632:
most likely for 0 balance weapons.
Cide and Arch know why I want the dex xD Popular decision seems to be defense though, so I guess that's what I'll go for. Thanks guise.
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EndlessDreams wrote on 2010-08-26 18:00
Defense's bonuses are always active, unlike counter. If you don't have a habit of using counter, don't upgrade it first.
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Phunkie wrote on 2010-08-26 18:11
Go for Defense!
I rarely use Counter.
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Juno wrote on 2010-08-27 02:13
In it's defense, counter can be a very powerful attack on monsters you're better off not trying to defend against...but the +15 is really kind of an overwhelming advantage.
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Intex wrote on 2010-08-27 02:16
The passive defense boost is really good.
For counter you waste a ton of AP for just a small bit of dex :|
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Kyreffer wrote on 2010-08-27 02:56
Neither of the skills are really ranked for their active uses, they're mainly for their passive bonuses. I think defence wins imo.
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Tren wrote on 2010-08-27 16:07
Only downside of defense is the high hit on your CP (400 at r1). If that's not a problem go for it.
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Shirayuki wrote on 2010-08-27 16:09
Quote from Tren;138514:
Only downside of defense is the high hit on your CP (400 at r1). If that's not a problem go for it.
Wouldn't matter much. Already ranked up two 450 CP skills. :T_T:
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EndlessDreams wrote on 2010-08-27 17:37
Don't forget that the defense stat bonus adds like 41 stats CP as well, if you don't want your CP to be too high.