2009-12-21, 01:32 PM
Haven't read the whole thread yet; I'll read it later.
But I'll just leave these initial thoughts here:
That's an utter shit upgrade; I hope they add more.
Just so people understand why, I'll break it down.
1. 10% Amplification increase is the only decent increase. Currently the magic damage formula says my damage with max Paralyze and normal buffs (no Echo) is 40,258 - 48,778. With the increase, that damage would only rise to 42,558 - 51,565, which is so small of an increase that anyone can recognize it's not going to be getting ArchMages in on boss runs for "big DPS."
2. Fire Demon has the same base attack power of Fire Arrow, but hits 6 monsters. And attacks at the same speed. 'Nuff said on that useless update.
3. Even more useless is the Explosion upgrade. Yay for a vertical skill that does an extra 2k damage compared to Fire Demon/Fire Arrow, but is almost twice as slow!
I really hope they do more. I'm glad other classes got (what seems like) a lot of actually useful upgrades; these Mage ones? Not so much.
But I'll just leave these initial thoughts here:
Bribery Wrote:-Mage
Fire arrow can now hit upto 4 monsters
Explosion base attack increased by 10 when mastered
Element Amplification's damange increased by 10%
That's an utter shit upgrade; I hope they add more.
Just so people understand why, I'll break it down.
1. 10% Amplification increase is the only decent increase. Currently the magic damage formula says my damage with max Paralyze and normal buffs (no Echo) is 40,258 - 48,778. With the increase, that damage would only rise to 42,558 - 51,565, which is so small of an increase that anyone can recognize it's not going to be getting ArchMages in on boss runs for "big DPS."
2. Fire Demon has the same base attack power of Fire Arrow, but hits 6 monsters. And attacks at the same speed. 'Nuff said on that useless update.
3. Even more useless is the Explosion upgrade. Yay for a vertical skill that does an extra 2k damage compared to Fire Demon/Fire Arrow, but is almost twice as slow!
I really hope they do more. I'm glad other classes got (what seems like) a lot of actually useful upgrades; these Mage ones? Not so much.