Fencer Archive

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BoogerSlinger wrote:

I have tried reading the FAQ section but when i click on a question link it sends me back to the original forums. I see alot of posts about center of balance which i think i have tried, but everytime i doCoB as soon as i move i go uncentered. Do you have to stand still when doing CoB?

Minor correction, just and FYI so no one makes fun of you...its Center of Being :-). The length that CoB lasts is determed by you skill level. Some of the fencer boxes give bonuses to CoB, which make it last longer. When you are still a low level CoB, it won't last very long.

My other question is about HAM stats. I see a lot of posts saying to increase all the secondaries which i have maxed all. I dont like the thought of using armor so would maxing all the secondary stats be wise?

It really depends. The higher your secondaries are, the faster you regen HAM and the less HAM is used when hitting specials (so its not just to wear armor). As to max'ing you secondaries, it depends if you are going to get doctor buffs often. If so, then I would make you mind stats (and the left over for secondary health and action), but if not, try to find an even balance. Just don't ignore your secondaries...they can really make a difference if you want to use specials often.

Thx for any help on clarifying. If there are any links that anyone knows that explains these more i wold be greatly appreciative if you could point me to where i could find them.

Thx for your help.

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Thx for taking the time to help me get started in the right direction and giving me somemore insight. And also about the CoB correction. I have been using CoB more and more when i fight and i seem to take less damage when fighting.

I must say i am enjoying the close combat more than i thought. I have been doing the Ranged road( have done MBH, and been Master Rifleman)for sometime and am really enjoying the refreshing change this profession has to offer.

Can't wait to hit Master so i can enjoy the full array of abilities and any new changes that could possibly happen in future updates to further enhance this profession.

CoB isn' helping me AT ALL. The mind costs kill me faster than anything else in the game.

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Ryyger wrote:
CoB isn' helping me AT ALL. The mind costs kill me faster than anything else in the game.

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CoB at higher levels is amazing, but yes...it does hit the mind quite hard. At higher skill levels most people are using Chef Food to buff the mind so that it doesnt sting quite so much. I, for example, have a macro that I use during long fights that loops CoB so that as soon as it stops, it starts it again. I am able to do this with the proper chef foods.

I tried it unbuffed. Not fun.

As a master fencer, I personally didnt use COB till I was very high leveled. But once I got high enough that I could COB and not have to spam it every 5 secs, its awesome.

Yeah cob ups you dodge number. So really it works well when you get higher in dodge. I put Cob on a looping macro and let it run all the time. There is brandy and a few mind food that can help you lower the ham cost. Don't forgot spice eithier that helps.