Pikeman Archive
Thread: Going Pikeman And?
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Akimb0
Tue May 11, 2004 6:06 pm
#1
Hi all, i've just decided to become a pikeman, it was my 1st proff ages, ago which i since dropped and then i changed server, and so im picking it up again. So then, what would be best to go with it? I know doctor, but im really sick of grinding that! Is it possible to do Master Pikeman, Master Rifleman, Master Medic? Would Pikeman / CM be good? I was gonna go Pikeman / Commando, but I really dont like Commando. I'll probably just end up with Pikeman / TKA 
there seems to be a distinct lack of proffs to go around now, also is Pistoleer any good? I was thinking the defense bonus would help a lot. All of this is PvE.
there seems to be a distinct lack of proffs to go around now, also is Pistoleer any good? I was thinking the defense bonus would help a lot. All of this is PvE.
Equilibruim
Tue May 11, 2004 6:10 pm
#2
PVE? Pikeman Master Heavy Swordsman Master Medic and nothing can touch you.
AgonThalia
Tue May 11, 2004 7:18 pm
#3
Master Ranger...
I switch up weap profs for fun, but for me.... Ranger is perfect for me.
I switch up weap profs for fun, but for me.... Ranger is perfect for me.
Gunman21
Tue May 11, 2004 11:24 pm
#6
My template is Master Pike, Master Pistol, Smuggler 0-0-4-0, TKA 4-0-0-3.
I'm happy with it. After the combat balance, things will obviously be different, but I suggest high level medic and a ranged profession as compliments to pikeman. (or something like ranger or ch if you're into the pve scene.)
Akimb0
Wed May 12, 2004 4:30 am
#7
why swordsman as well? Swordsman is so much better id just use that instead :-/ I'd take ranger to if it wasnt so broken and CH is very cool, yet very boring IMHO. Basically whole game needs overhaul but I wont start on that!
and CH is very cool, yet very boring IMHO. Basically whole game needs overhaul but I wont start on that!
Akimb0
Wed May 12, 2004 5:46 am
#8
Ok ummm, with Rifleman, does flurry shot do dizzy to multiple enemies? If so would that be good with Pikemans AOE knockdows? Also can I take master medic with that?
Dmytri
Wed May 12, 2004 6:51 am
#9
Akimb0 wrote:
Ok ummm, with Rifleman, does flurry shot do dizzy to multiple enemies? If so would that be good with Pikemans AOE knockdows? Also can I take master medic with that?
Flurry 2 dizzies multiple enemies. Theoretically it's an effective plan of attack, but practically maybe different.
Since dizzy doesn't do anything to creature mobs, flurry 2 is a waste of an attack from range as they're closing in. Switch to Strafe 2.
Since dizzy rarely sticks on higher-level NPC enemies, it's basically a waste of an attack. You could fire off a few before the NPC got to you, but the odds are against actually landing a dizzy state-effect.
And with lower-level NPCs the dizzy will stick, but why bother when strafe 2 can cut them all down in a few shots.
This is all based on what I've seen/experienced, though; and I haven't been a rifleman in a while.
Dark_World_Thorns
Wed May 12, 2004 7:05 am
#10
My template is a mix of PvE and Crafting...Master Pike, Fencer 4,0,0,0, Master Tailor, but after i master tailorim thinking of dropping it for doctor and i may drop pikeman too for master fencer in time.
AgonThalia
Thu May 13, 2004 8:48 am
#11
Akimb0 wrote:
why swordsman as well? Swordsman is so much better id just use that instead :-/ I'd take ranger to if it wasnt so broken
What can I say? I tend to like underdogs
Ive done TKM, Swords, Fencer, and Im doing Pikeman right now. While Swordsman gives you great power/ protection balance and damage types, I like Pikeman because when I connect with the critter, its satisfying.
Pikeman is stylish and Im having a hellova lot of fun with it. I just may keep it.
MadDog36
Thu May 13, 2004 10:08 am
#12
For PVE, go Master Pike/Master Sword/TKA 4003/Master Brawler/Novice medic.
I've heard Lunge 2 is great. Warcry used to be awesome, but it was nerfed, so it is useless against single targets. With Pike and Sword though you get 3 types of damage (I won't even include the Energy Lance in there).
Once I am done with pistoleer, I will probably go to Rifleman.
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