2011-04-15, 12:18 PM
Here's what I propose they do with nightlords:
- 1st job-
Disorder - needs to be ranged when used by nightlords
Dark sight - buffs should be usable in this state
- 2nd job -
Shadow resistance - max hp bonus increased from 10% to 15%. (I feel nightlords need the slight boost in durability)
- 3rd job -
This is where the problems with nightlords, as they exist now, begins. Shadow meso and dark flare need to be scrapped and replaced.
Shadow meso
Dark flare
[New Skill] Vanish - Throw a flash grenade into the ground to distract enemies while escaping to higher ground. Enemies caught in the blast will be stunned.
(This would work much like the mechanics rocket boost but faster. The flash grenade will stun anything hit for 4 seconds and cause slight damage)
Shadow Web - Create a web of shadows in front of you. Enemies ensnared in the web will suffer continuous damage and cannot move even if attacked.
(I liked the idea posted earlier on shadow web so I'm incorporating that into my design. As stated earlier this revamped shadow web would create a large web in front of the character extending about as far as triple throw's range. A simple icon above an effected monsters head wont do. There has to be a large web visible the entire time the trap is up.
Taunt - Moved to third job. Reduce master level to 20 and increase number of targets from 6 to 10.
- 4th job -
Ninja ambush needs to be scrapped asap. Worst skill ever. Ninja storm was good, even with its flaws, when there was a minimum throw distance. Without a min. throw distance storm becomes obsolete.
Expert throwing star - Passive +10 weapon attack bonus now included.
Venomous star - Poison can now be stacked twice. Percentage damage increased from 140% to 160% and duration increased from 3 to 6 seconds.
[New Skill] Steel Rain - Summon hidden allies to assault enemies with a flurry of throwing stars. Attacks up to 15 monsters. Uses 100 throwing stars.
You're definitely going to want to have shadow stars on for that one.
[New Skill] Dark Lord's Assault - Summons the Dark Lord who hurls a gigantic shuriken at the enemy. The shuiken will fly forward until it strikes an enemy. The Shuriken will continuously spin, delivering a constant stream of intense damage. (Max lvl 30. Duration 45 seconds. Cool down time 60 seconds)
Think of a buzz saw. Upon striking the first enemy this giant shuriken (about twice the size of avenger) will remain in place and continue to spin and damage anything unfortunate enough to get caught. It'd be about the same speed as rapid fire and only about 2/3 as strong. Up to 6 monsters can be caught and damaged by the blade, and once caught will not be knocked out of the way by the attack itself.
[New Skill] Substitution - Quickly swap places with your shadow partner upon receiving a fatal blow. The substitution will not occur if shadow partner is not active.
This skill will come in the form of a buff which will not expire and cannot be dispelled. The trick is making sure you have shadow partner active when hit with that fatal attack or else you're screwed. The cool down time of 60 minutes starts when the fatal blow is received and the replacement occurs.
- 1st job-
Disorder - needs to be ranged when used by nightlords
Dark sight - buffs should be usable in this state
- 2nd job -
Shadow resistance - max hp bonus increased from 10% to 15%. (I feel nightlords need the slight boost in durability)
- 3rd job -
This is where the problems with nightlords, as they exist now, begins. Shadow meso and dark flare need to be scrapped and replaced.
Dark flare
[New Skill] Vanish - Throw a flash grenade into the ground to distract enemies while escaping to higher ground. Enemies caught in the blast will be stunned.
(This would work much like the mechanics rocket boost but faster. The flash grenade will stun anything hit for 4 seconds and cause slight damage)
Shadow Web - Create a web of shadows in front of you. Enemies ensnared in the web will suffer continuous damage and cannot move even if attacked.
(I liked the idea posted earlier on shadow web so I'm incorporating that into my design. As stated earlier this revamped shadow web would create a large web in front of the character extending about as far as triple throw's range. A simple icon above an effected monsters head wont do. There has to be a large web visible the entire time the trap is up.
Taunt - Moved to third job. Reduce master level to 20 and increase number of targets from 6 to 10.
- 4th job -
Ninja ambush needs to be scrapped asap. Worst skill ever. Ninja storm was good, even with its flaws, when there was a minimum throw distance. Without a min. throw distance storm becomes obsolete.
Expert throwing star - Passive +10 weapon attack bonus now included.
Venomous star - Poison can now be stacked twice. Percentage damage increased from 140% to 160% and duration increased from 3 to 6 seconds.
[New Skill] Steel Rain - Summon hidden allies to assault enemies with a flurry of throwing stars. Attacks up to 15 monsters. Uses 100 throwing stars.
You're definitely going to want to have shadow stars on for that one.
[New Skill] Dark Lord's Assault - Summons the Dark Lord who hurls a gigantic shuriken at the enemy. The shuiken will fly forward until it strikes an enemy. The Shuriken will continuously spin, delivering a constant stream of intense damage. (Max lvl 30. Duration 45 seconds. Cool down time 60 seconds)
Think of a buzz saw. Upon striking the first enemy this giant shuriken (about twice the size of avenger) will remain in place and continue to spin and damage anything unfortunate enough to get caught. It'd be about the same speed as rapid fire and only about 2/3 as strong. Up to 6 monsters can be caught and damaged by the blade, and once caught will not be knocked out of the way by the attack itself.
[New Skill] Substitution - Quickly swap places with your shadow partner upon receiving a fatal blow. The substitution will not occur if shadow partner is not active.
This skill will come in the form of a buff which will not expire and cannot be dispelled. The trick is making sure you have shadow partner active when hit with that fatal attack or else you're screwed. The cool down time of 60 minutes starts when the fatal blow is received and the replacement occurs.