[LL:C2]Character build/Equipment discussion
Posted: June 19th, 2014, 4:30 pmJust thought I'd make a thread on LL:NS for people to share character builds and general preferences. It's interesting to see where people go with these things, and generally, you can get some really good ideas from other people.
I use a couple of builds:
The first focusing on magical damage, using the Thorn Staff (Which is more cost effective than the Frozen Tome IMO. Plus, I just like the bouncing effect.
) and Elf Sword. 3 Book of battles +2 before you upgrade the Upgrade shop, and past that, Brown Books, as they're just more cost effective for upgrading. Then the rather obvious (-but awesome) Wizard Slippers. Weapons aren't really worth upgrading. -probably best to focus on the Books, really.
The other build is a speedrunning build which... Is a bit out of control. Using the Frozen Tome or Handcuffs (They both have +1 speed.), you basically kick and/or spellsling your way to victory. I tend to use one of both so your kicks can atleast become decent too as a backup when you're out of mana. I also use x3 book of winds (You see where this is going.), and Winged Boots, for the extra Jump/Speed. Again, not really worth upgrading the weapons, the Books will buff the Tome, and your kicks are a backup either way. Jump height can net you some really mad shortcuts too so it's worth the time to upgrade. Should also be noted that for speedrunning a couple of levels, a Halberd might be a good backup to hit lightbulb switches through walls.
Very early-game I also used an Axe/Horn build which is okay, but incredibly lame in late-game as Axes are instantly outclassed by pretty much everything past the Thorn Staff (The Thorn Staff itself being basically a Direct Upgrade.). The Axe still retains some credibility when playing Melee builds though (If that's your preference.), but is easily outclassed/completely replaced by the Amethyst Blade as it costs nothing to fire and it too also goes off Physical Power. -as a secondary weapon, it still kinda falls short, as it's probably best to put Handcuffs as your secondary for improved kicks and the +1 Physical Attack. Though Axes are a nice, spammable Physical projectile, so at that point it's totally personal preference between Kicks and Axes.
...If only there was a Book Of Thorns weapon. Now that I'd use! :V
I use a couple of builds:
The first focusing on magical damage, using the Thorn Staff (Which is more cost effective than the Frozen Tome IMO. Plus, I just like the bouncing effect.
) and Elf Sword. 3 Book of battles +2 before you upgrade the Upgrade shop, and past that, Brown Books, as they're just more cost effective for upgrading. Then the rather obvious (-but awesome) Wizard Slippers. Weapons aren't really worth upgrading. -probably best to focus on the Books, really.The other build is a speedrunning build which... Is a bit out of control. Using the Frozen Tome or Handcuffs (They both have +1 speed.), you basically kick and/or spellsling your way to victory. I tend to use one of both so your kicks can atleast become decent too as a backup when you're out of mana. I also use x3 book of winds (You see where this is going.), and Winged Boots, for the extra Jump/Speed. Again, not really worth upgrading the weapons, the Books will buff the Tome, and your kicks are a backup either way. Jump height can net you some really mad shortcuts too so it's worth the time to upgrade. Should also be noted that for speedrunning a couple of levels, a Halberd might be a good backup to hit lightbulb switches through walls.
Very early-game I also used an Axe/Horn build which is okay, but incredibly lame in late-game as Axes are instantly outclassed by pretty much everything past the Thorn Staff (The Thorn Staff itself being basically a Direct Upgrade.). The Axe still retains some credibility when playing Melee builds though (If that's your preference.), but is easily outclassed/completely replaced by the Amethyst Blade as it costs nothing to fire and it too also goes off Physical Power. -as a secondary weapon, it still kinda falls short, as it's probably best to put Handcuffs as your secondary for improved kicks and the +1 Physical Attack. Though Axes are a nice, spammable Physical projectile, so at that point it's totally personal preference between Kicks and Axes.
...If only there was a Book Of Thorns weapon. Now that I'd use! :V