Optimal Power Strike?

[Cepeshi]

21/21 with 3 athletics? ...... what..

    Strength: 21
    Agility: 21
    Hit points: 56

    Skills to attributes: 14

    Ironflesh: 0
    Power Strike: 7
    Shield: 0
    Athletics: 3
    Riding: 0
    Horse Archery: 0
    Power Draw: 0
    Power Throw: 0
    Weapon Master: 7

   Two Handed: 164


this

i found that the wpf for this build helped a lot instead of agi, i didnt had to dance so much, cause i was hitting hard and fast (pre soak change, mind you)

[Xant]

You do realize that the extra WPF you get with 21/21 instead of 21/18 is like... nonexistant? Difference between 155 wpf and 164 wpf is the same as difference between 5 and 14 wpf. I.e, nonexistant compared to what 6-7 instead of 3 athletics gives. Heck, that much more athletics is a lot more damage as well due to speed bonus.

[v/onMega]

Lvl 33 21/21 8 converted. Everything maxed out but IF.

My fav. since u dont miss anything with that build :-)

One can argue if 24 str or agi fits the personal playstyle/weapon better.

Cepeshis build really isn't good :-(

[Siiem]

18/24 would be optimal, but the grinding involved

[Vibe]

I'd say 7 powerstrike is enough, so 21/18 would have that, enough athletics and 7 IF on lvl 31.

I have a 9 PS 3 ath alt (lvl 27), hits hard, but only 3 ath makes it very slow. I even compared this alt to a 7 PS 24/12 STF alt just because I was interested on how big the 7 PS -> 9 PS difference is, found out that it takes me about the same number of hits to kill a guy, it was more related to speed bonuses and stuff I guess. Therefore I believe 7 PS would be enough and you also get enough ath to move around.

[Cepeshi]

You all seem to forget what this should be about: having fun.

I had a damn blast with that build, i swung fast and it hurt. Was wearing mostly light gear.
Do not badtalk something you have not tried. Also, some people might preffer different style of playing, there is no thing such as a "bad build". As long as the one who plays it is having fun, it is a good build.

[Bobthehero]

I have a 30/9 works well, especially with Stabby and Clonkie.

[Fluffy_Muffin]

Try this:

Strength: 24
Agility: 18
Hit points: 65
Skills to attributes: 10

Ironflesh: 3
Power Strike: 8
Athletics: 6
Weapon Master: 6

Two handed: 158

Note: lvl 32

An alternative to this would be putting 3 points into shield instead of IF

[darmaster]

900

[Christo]

I came up with a build, for 30.

Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
Strength: 21
Agility: 18
Hit points: 66

Ironflesh: 5
Power Strike: 7
Athletics: 6
Weapon Master: 5

Polearm: 148

Let's hope this will cut it.

PS: Or, this.

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Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
Strength: 24
Agility: 15
Hit points: 69
Skills to attributes: 8
Ironflesh: 5
Power Strike: 8
Shield: 0
Athletics: 5
Riding: 0
Horse Archery: 0
Power Draw: 0
Power Throw: 0
Weapon Master: 5
One Handed: 1
Two Handed: 1
Polearm: 148
Archery: 1
Crossbow: 1
Throwing: 1

Is there any difference between 5 and 6 ATH now? I remember there was back in the day, but now that AGI is nerfed to pieces, I don't know.

[Corwin]

There is some difference, but imo you will get more with second build.

[Christo]

That's what I think too.

In this era of cRPG, Stopping power and Brute Strength is more important than ever, sadly.

[Bjord]

Well, in the heat of battle, when I always end up being ganked by like 4 ppl, I hardly have any time to precisely aim those attacks.
It's hard enough to micro-manage footwork, blocks, and anticipate their incoming swings.

Ah, I got introduced to so many "mechanics" and "how to"-s thanks to this game. But, which one is defined as the sweet-spot mechanic?

I'm confus

I can show you in the duel server, just let me know when you want to. I'm in the IRC.

[Christo]

I can show you in the duel server, just let me know when you want to. I'm in the IRC.

Coolio. My interwebz is having some latency issue now, I'll check on you when it's settled. 

[NuberT]

My endbuild: Already lvl 33, with mighty poleaxe I do a lot of onehits and I can use long maul, which sucks with ps7.

Level 34 (71 139 224 xp)

    Strength: 24
    Agility: 18
    Hit points: 75
    Skills to attributes: 6

    Ironflesh: 8
    Power Strike: 8
    Shield: 1
    Athletics: 6
    Weapon Master: 6

    Polearm: 160