Not Another "What Skill Should I Rank?" Thread!

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Phunkie wrote on 2010-09-24 17:39

I'm almost done with Summon Golem (R3, yay!)

And I got a ton of AP.

I'm mainly interested in the following skills...

Final Hit (R5 atm)
Production Mastery (more yummy Stamina to complement my future Gladiator title)
Alchemy Mastery (Royal Alchemist business + more damage for my Golems)
Party Healing (Iyasenu is just too pro at this, so I want this skill and its Master title)
Carpentry (eh, kinda. I'd have to go into Weaving though. do not want)

I'm mostly Melee. Not interested in Range or Magic atm. And I don't feel like ranking Defense or Counter for the time being. Most of my other skills are Rank 1. Got Windmill and Refine done as well.

I'm leaning towards the first three.

I just need a little push to decide.
Chiri wrote on 2010-09-24 17:44

Rank Production when you can. It's really not that much AP.
Carpentry, you won't need weaving for the letter ranks. Just do it when you have nothing else to do... and even then, thick thread you can make at low ranks.

I've been avoiding Alchemy so I can't give you much advice there, but I'd say rank FH and then the other two on the side.
Athde wrote on 2010-09-24 17:44

Alchemey Mastery :D
Okami wrote on 2010-09-24 17:45

Moving to questions and help... :P

Also, I suggest ranking Final Hit to rank 1. You say you have a lot of AP, and that's what FH is. Plus you get a lot of tasty Str, and that will help since you are mostly melee.

But, if you feel that you use alchemy more, by all means rank AM. Otherwise, I'd go with FH
Phunkie wrote on 2010-09-24 17:45

Quote from Chiri;164579:
Rank Production when you can. It's really not that much AP.
Carpentry, you won't need weaving for the letter ranks. Just do it when you have nothing else to do... and even then, thick thread you can make at low ranks.

Even at Rank Novice Weaving? haha

And sure, I'll rank Production Mastery along with whatever other skill I choose to rank. Question though... does it affect Carpentry?

Quote from Okami;164581:
Moving to questions and help... :P

You got me. :)

Thanks for the advice too!
Zid wrote on 2010-09-24 17:54

Production Mastery when possible (which is... incredibly quick with making Paper Cranes by Handicraft).

Alchemy Mastery for that Golem pwnage.
Chiri wrote on 2010-09-24 17:55

PM should help with carpentry, but probably only on the crafting portion of it. And I guess with the added stam so you can keep chopping.

You can make thick thread at rN, though it might be at a lowish rate.
I think the wiki is lying to me, since I'm rA and my thin/thick thread success rate is 99%. I am at r1 prod and 270ish dex though.
Regardless, I'm sure you've got guildmates with ranked weaving; just send them materials and I'm sure they'd help you out next time they're idling at Dun.
Username wrote on 2010-09-25 03:22

Finish Ranking Golem, you said your about R3, Finish that first, and rank up Alchemy mastery. Not just for more power, but for size too. R2 AM golems are big.
Production mastery alongside Alchemy.

Technically Golem is also a Melee Skill thanks to the golem being nothing but raw power.
Kayate wrote on 2010-09-25 03:32

If your aching for more str go with carpentry
Phunkie wrote on 2010-09-25 04:08

Alright, I'm gonna put Final Hit aside for a bit, since it's a bit costly AP-wise.

Gonna do both Masteries.

Thanks for helping me decide! Carpentry might have to wait for awhile.
Kayate wrote on 2010-09-25 04:09

Quote from Phunkie;165101:
Alright, I'm gonna put Final Hit aside for a bit, since it's a bit costly AP-wise.

Gonna do both Masteries.

Thanks for helping me decide! Carpentry might have to wait for awhile.

well if you star carpentry be sure to prepare yourself
Phunkie wrote on 2010-09-25 04:10

I heard it's annoying.
Kayate wrote on 2010-09-25 04:12

Quote from Phunkie;165109:
I heard it's annoying.

it is even at early ranks
Yogurticecream wrote on 2010-09-25 08:16

Production Mastery ftw, followed by Alchemy mastery.
Then save up AP like me for the Earth masteries and cool melee skills in G13.
Kaeporo wrote on 2010-09-25 13:40

Production Mastery, Alchemy Mastery, Carpentry

With r1 Alchemy Mastery, you might actually hold on to your royal alchemist position.:lol: