Now, I know that there are a lot of builds, ranging from dedicated power archer to speedy polearmsman, to tanky 2 handed Knighter, but I've narrowed it down to 2 choices. I'd like to either play a Shielder or an Archer next gen.
So far, I've played a 24/15 pure polearms with whacked skills because it was my first "Serious" character, and I didn't do too badly.
I then went on to play a pure polearms again second gen, going 15/24 (5 PS, 8 Ath, 8 Wm, 2 shield). I mostly neglected using a shield because it made me slow as hell, and I didn't like having only 1 attack option. I also liked the fact that I could speed around the map and flow in and out of melee range.
I then decided to roll a thrower, just to see what was so gay about it. 21/15 (7 PS, 7 PT, 6WM, 5 Ath). Lo and behold, it was a bitch, up until I hit 30, then it was just funny, but I wouldn't say over powered (except the throwing lances).
I am now on Gen4 and I had decided to do a Cavalry that was also efficient on foot, due to the high chance of my horses death. 15/21 (5 PS, 7 Riding, 7 Athletics, 7 WM, 3 shield). Now, atm, this character is lvl 28, so I'm not quite finished, but so far, it's been the easiest,yet least enjoyable class I've played, and I can't wait to be done with it.
That leads to what I'll do for Gen5. The 2 builds I currently have lined up are as follows
Archer:
Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
* Strength: 21
* Agility: 18
* Hit points: 56
* Converted: 8
* Ironflesh: 0
* Power Strike: 7
* Shield: 0
* Athletics: 3
* Riding: 0
* Horse Archery: 0
* Power Draw: 7
* Power Throw: 0
* Weapon Master: 6
* One Handed: 1
* Two Handed: 1
* Polearm: 66
* Archery: 148
* Crossbow: 1
* Throwing: 1
With This build, I'll be able to have a pretty decent WPF in archery while still being able to use the War bow (or any other bow I feel like using).
The second build is as follows.
Sword and Board:
Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)
* Strength: 15
* Agility: 21
* Hit points: 56
* Converted: 2
* Ironflesh: 3
* Power Strike: 5
* Shield: 7
* Athletics: 7
* Riding: 0
* Horse Archery: 0
* Power Draw: 0
* Power Throw: 0
* Weapon Master: 7
* One Handed: 146
* Two Handed: 1
* Polearm: 1
* Archery: 1
* Crossbow: 100
* Throwing: 1
Now, I had attempted to roll a shielder before, and I made it to lvl 10 before I deemed it excruciatingly boring. However, I think that may have been due to the fact that I was so used to Manual blocking and zipping around with the warspear, which meant I was used to the range and speed of it. Now that I've veered away (Slightly) from my normal play style for these past 2 gens, I might be more inclined to give it more of a chance.
I'd like your guys' input on Both of these builds, suggestions of what to change stat/skill wise, what Items would be good for starters, etc.. As a side note, if I go S&B next gen, I'm most likely going to Heirloom a Side Sword (Because those things are ridiculous), whereas if I go Archer, I have no idea what I'll end up looming. Suggestions for that situation is appreciated too.
Thanks for all the help guys.
-ZyloRage22
