Hey everybody,
I was wondering how good the Faust is. I mean, it seems like a good item aside from its charge, which is still pretty decent anyway if you can work around it.
Faust?
Sun, 07/10/2011 - 08:38
Green_meep
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Sun, 07/10/2011 - 08:43
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Green_meep
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Would there be reason to get
Would there be reason to get it over say...the nightblade?
Sun, 07/10/2011 - 08:58
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Patchumz
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If you prefer 2 swing, yes.
If you prefer 2 swing, yes. More knockback, longer reach, wider swing arc. Personally I much prefer it, and the charge is actually quite useful.
When you get cursed it's not so bad, with 4 weapons and no curse resist you can still use 2 of the weapons, so I've been fine if I accidentally self-curse via charge.
The self-curse isn't as bad as some people make it out to be.
Sun, 07/10/2011 - 08:59
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culture
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Both work well. I'm partial
Both work well. I'm partial to the nightblade line because I like the two-hit shield cancel move. Also on slimes/gremlins I can time it so that the third hit interrupts. Finally, it is a lot easier to get a UV on this sword.
On the otherhand, Faust curses - possibly the best status in the game. Also has lots of knockback, a wide arc, and a great charge attack (but takes forever to charge.)
Faust might have an edge against a large group of enemies due to the swing. Also an edge for single large creatures like lichen colonies due to the charge attack. I'd prefer Acheron everywhere else.
I think the decision between the two is up to the wielder. Neither is noticeably superior in every situation.
Sun, 07/10/2011 - 09:04
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Green_meep
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Ah, just like every other
Ah, just like every other weapon, the Faust is not necessarily superior to the Nightblade or vice versa.
I guess I'll stick with my original choice and get me a sealed sword.
Thanks for your help, everyone.
Sun, 07/10/2011 - 18:48
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Nevios
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I have a sealed sword
I have a sealed sword (avenger), but I use a nightblade line for my shadow damage. I prefer the nightblade line over the sealed line because I get in quick hits on jellys and gremlins and I have time to defend perfectly. I prefer the heavier swords for constructs that I can run around and hit. Its up to your personal preference, but I remember being in the same position deciding between GF and Acheron and I think I made a good choice for the nightblade line.
Sun, 07/10/2011 - 20:43
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Boolet
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Personally, I have a Gran
Personally, I have a Gran Faust and (had) a nightblade, but scrapped it at the vendor because I never used it.
Gran faust as a 180 degree attack on both hits, as well as massive knockback.
Solo, the first few levels of each tier it's a 2-shot weapon.
The later levels? the second hit helps considerably. Huge knockback, enough so to interrupt attacks. (see : gun puppies)
I love my Gran Faust, though the charge attack leaves something to be desired... It's nice, but I rarely use it. Not because of the chance of self-curse, but because Gran Faust takes SO LONG to charge in comparison to faust.
wipes out Gremlins and Jellies easy.....aside from that. Its a 2 swinger!