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Soliqe -> Argument: Egg Staff Being the "Big Ticket" Item This Easter (3/17/2011 16:26:58)
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What? I'm insane? Am I really?
I believe most people would claim that the strongest staff in the game is Charfade's Staff. This is indeed true, however, Level 30 and 31(even 32s) will want to jump onto this.
Let's compare with two highly notable staffs: Azrael and Charfade's Staff
Azrael:
Damage: +31
Enhancement Slots: 6
Dexterity: +4
Technology: +4
Support: +16
Azrael Requirements:
Level Required: 30
Technology required: 40
Support required: 30
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Charfade's Staff:
Damage: +32
Enhancement Slots: 8
Dexterity: +10
Technology: +7
Support: +8
Charfade's Staff Requirements:
Level Required: 32
Dexterity required: 42
Technology required: 30
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You undoubtedly notice that Charfade's is much stronger. Here's a summed up version of all the stat buffs etc.:
---Azrael is 1 damage point weaker (this really isn't anything to worry about)
---Charfade's Staff has 2 enhancements more than Azrael
---Azrael has 1 stat mod less than Charfade's Staff
Here's the real eye catcher, if you notice the weapon requirements, Charfade's requires a large amount of dexterity while Azrael requires tech. Some believe having too much tech is a bad thing, but when you're a mage, it's the opposite. So all-in-all Charfade's and Azrael are nearly the same in strength but both support very different build.
Charfade's is more for the dex mage(if any of those exist anymore [>:]) and more notably, the +5 focus build.
Example: http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/5778/charbuild.png
Azrael's is mainly for one build only, the support build! (YAY! err...)
But who wants a tech requirement? Eww? seriously? We needs loads of dex to defend ourselves!
WRONG
With mages having high tech all they really need to worry about is dexterity correct? What about a STR merc/bounty? What about being SmokeScreened? There is a heavenly solution which I call Defense Matrix. If you have a good DM (giving at or over 20 defense points) you should have no issues with this. So it's actually better to have more tech than more dex.
Now to the ----
Egg Staff:
Damage: +29
Enhancement Slots: 7
Dexterity: +6
Technology: +10
Support: +6
Egg Staff Requirements
Level Required: 30
Technology required: 40
Support required: 30
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OH NOES! A tech requirement! First off, I think many of you will noticed this is just a weaker version of Azrael. You are indeed correct. HOWEVER, The Egg Staff is an ideal all around weapon. I've been able to contort it to a +4 focus build, a +5 focus build, and a Support Build. (The support build is the most effective one)
Now the major differences between Egg Staff and Azrael is:
---Egg Staff has 1 more enhancement block than Azrael
---Azrael has 2 more stat mods than Egg Staff
---Azrael has 2 more damage points than Egg Staff
That's actually not bad at all! If you add both enhancements and stat mods to each weapon, Azrael only trump Egg Staff by one measly stat point. (sometimes that can make a difference, most of the time it can't)
Another noticeable difference, the stat placement. As you can see, Azrael is really only beneficial to a Support Build. You can try other builds, but it really doesn't do much. Egg Staff is more of an all around build like I mentioned before, it's a versatile weapon and ideal for someone wanting more bang for their buck.
Compared to Charfade's the weapon seems weaker; while in reality it is stronger. The Egg Staff is a level 30 weapon. Charfade's Staff is a level 32. Let's say Titan magically decides to buff the Egg Staff to level 32. The staff would most likely have 4 more stat buffs, +2 damage points, and possibly +1 enhancement. It would essentially be a better weapon. So what am I saying?
I'm saying, for a level 30 weapon, the Egg Staff is THE seasonal item to grab for easter. It's 400 credits cheaper than the other staff, but it also adds to your rarity score so you can get that nice achievement. ;)
So if you missed out on Azrael you should definitely buy the Egg Staff.
Also, here are some builds with various equips:
Egg Support Build: (I have yet to lose one battle with this build)
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/5713/eggsupport.png
Egg +5 focus with imperial ACP:
http://img852.imageshack.us/img852/4816/5acpversion.png
Egg +5 focus with SkullFire Blaster:
http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/4548/5fireversion.png
I do not have the +4 focus build images but rest assured they are plausible builds :)
*NOTE: all builds you see in the images has stat enhancements
BUY NOW! ;)
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