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[Laufknoten]

Some variations I was thinking of were to shift around points between PT and IF in either direction (I'm leaning towards throwing axes for shield breaking). Is 4 or 5 PT enough if it is melee focused with throwing as a support skill? Also I was wondering what a good balance is for the WPF, is it really needed for throwing or for 1h?

Thanks for any help!

This is my current build:

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Strength: 21
Agility: 15

One Handed: 120
Two Handed: 1
Polearm: 1
Throwing: 84
Crossbow: 2
Archery: 1

Weapon Master: 4
Athletics: 5
Riding: 0
Iron Flesh: 4
Shield: 5
Horse Archery: 0
Power Strike: 7
Power Draw: 0
Power Throw: 4

My goal was to make a 1h "with some throwing" for the occasional kill and I'm okay with this build. But if you really want to get kills with throwing you need 5 PT and more WPF. The build you got there looks good, I would use it the way it is. 

[Sir_Winston_Churchill]

Just found this article:
http://forum.meleegaming.com/guides/the-art-of-throwing-ii/

It's quite useful! It brings up the question of: how useful is WPF for a 1h build? Should I fill my min required throwing WPF then put the rest into 1h or get 100 1h WPF and dump the rest into throwing?

[Erzengel]

This is my current build:

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Strength: 21
Agility: 15

One Handed: 120
Two Handed: 1
Polearm: 1
Throwing: 84
Crossbow: 2
Archery: 1

Weapon Master: 4
Athletics: 5
Riding: 0
Iron Flesh: 4
Shield: 5
Horse Archery: 0
Power Strike: 7
Power Draw: 0
Power Throw: 4

My goal was to make a 1h "with some throwing" for the occasional kill and I'm okay with this build. But if you really want to get kills with throwing you need 5 PT and more WPF. The build you got there looks good, I would use it the way it is.

Would drop IF and put those points into WM and PT.

[Timmy_TheMadBadNerd]

Just out of curiosity, I'm trying to decide between the viability of a 1H thrower (which I currently am) versus a 2h Xbow.

What would be a decent build for 2h Xbow? I've been using NH's 1h thrower build currently with long arming sword and axes, with heavy round for shielding.

[Cyclopsided]

Just out of curiosity, I'm trying to decide between the viability of a 1H thrower (which I currently am) versus a 2h Xbow.

What would be a decent build for 2h Xbow? I've been using NH's 1h thrower build currently with long arming sword and axes, with heavy round for shielding.

They are both equally viable, but different playstyles altogether. xbow hybrids sit back and join in melee only later, while 1h/throwers are much more front-line and in the opponents face all match.

typical xbow/2h builds are like 15/24 and 18/21. Builds are within the thread.

[Timmy_TheMadBadNerd]

Aight thanks man. I don't like sitting back, so we'll see what I pick!

[Sandersson Jankins]

The best part about xbow hybrid is that you don't need to dedicate skill points like you are required to for throwing. Basically, you can afford yourself more ironflesh if you're not attempting to be a marksman or arbalest user. Something like 100 xbow wpf would be fine for general crossbow usage. Often-times the best use for that class is secondary anti-cav. You certainly do not need to sit back and shoot until you run out of bolts, although you could. It is extremely viable to shoot 5-6 bolts at cavalry or infantry, and proceed to rejoin the fight. If you get blackbarred or very low hp, you can run back and continue to contribute without fear.

A crossbow REALLY comes in handy when the numbers are something like 3v3 at the end of a round and one of the enemies is an HA/HX.

[Tore]

I think im going 2h or polearm next gen.

18/24

3 IF 6 PS 8 ath

111 wpf pole or 2h

good build?

[Cyclopsided]

I think im going 2h or polearm next gen.

18/24

3 IF 6 PS 8 ath

111 wpf pole or 2h

good build?

Yeah, it is a fantastic build. Fast, hits decent, decent hp. Very "pure" build. Does one thing, but does it well.

[Tore]

Yeah, it is a fantastic build. Fast, hits decent, decent hp. Very "pure" build. Does one thing, but does it well.

thx, always been a fan of hybrids and agi builds but i figured i would give this a try

[funybox]

A tip for any 2 handers having trouble with people running backwards away from you or archers, you might want to put a little into throwing, as you can do some good damage without need much points into it. I have 13 throwing and I use darts or throwing hammers whenever someone is running. A fun thing to do is also to jump throw at there spawn, but you won't hit anybody. I'm level 22 and here's my build. Don't put more than 20 points into it though, you might get unblanced.

Attribute points:0
Strength:21
Agility:6
Weapon points:0
One Handed:1
Two Handed:108
Polearm:1
Throwing:13
Crossbow:1
Archery:1
Skill points:0
Weapon Master:2
Athletics:2
Riding:2
Iron Flesh:6
Shield:2
Horse Archery:0
Power Strike:6
Power Draw:0
Power Throw:3

[BlackMilk]

Level 30 (4 420 577 xp)

Strength: 21
Agility: 15
Hit points: 68
Skills to attributes: 2
Ironflesh: 6
Power Strike: 7
Shield: 2
Athletics: 5
Riding: 2
Horse Archery: 0
Power Draw: 0
Power Throw: 2
Weapon Master: 5
One Handed: 1
Two Handed: 145
Polearm: 1
Archery: 1
Crossbow: 1
Throwing: 34

Pretty decent build actually

calculated with : http://infinitum.dyndns.org/crpg/calc.htm

[Cyclopsided]

A tip for any 2 handers having trouble with people running backwards away from you or archers, you might want to put a little into throwing, as you can do some good damage without need much points into it. I have 13 throwing and I use darts or throwing hammers whenever someone is running. A fun thing to do is also to jump throw at there spawn, but you won't hit anybody. I'm level 22 and here's my build. Don't put more than 20 points into it though, you might get unblanced.

Attribute points:0
Strength:21
Agility:6
Weapon points:0
One Handed:1
Two Handed:108
Polearm:1
Throwing:13
Crossbow:1
Archery:1
Skill points:0
Weapon Master:2
Athletics:2
Riding:2
Iron Flesh:6
Shield:2
Horse Archery:0
Power Strike:6
Power Draw:0
Power Throw:3

You need at least 14 wpf in throwing per level of powerthrow. Otherwise you will be penalized in damage/accuracy, and can't pick up throwing off of the ground.
your build is all over the place, what is your finished level 30 build like? Post that.

[Kirbyy]

I'm just curious as to why 18/24 isn't added onto this list?  I mean it's a pretty OP build if you ask me .

[Cyclopsided]

I'm just curious as to why 18/24 isn't added onto this list?  I mean it's a pretty OP build if you ask me .

18/24 archery is there, But I don't have 18/24 dedicated 2h/pole on the list. Great builds but very glass-cannon-y.
I would put them on the main list, but they are mentioned throughout the thread. They were not originally listed because it wasn't until this year that lower WM agility builds were popular and shown to be as good as they are. I liked them but did not list them for the main list.