Spiral Knights - Need Soloing Guidance on a Rebuild

Need Soloing Guidance on a Rebuild

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Thu, 07/28/2011 - 23:04

Triarii

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Hey, I've been playing SK since practically the beginning but just got back into it for the first time this summer. I usually solo when I can but I am starting realize some issues that I can no longer ignore. My gear consists of 3-4* and I am starting to think I need to scrap it for new gear. It would not be an issue to rebuild at this point, but any further would make it a pain. I was going for the Volcanic plate set but it is slowing me down too much. I have a 4* caliber and 4* blaster, but I think they are too generic now. Swords are my thing and guns are becoming secondary at best.

I was thinking of going for the hail driver and having 2 swords maybe a DA or GF with a piercing sword or something (3 equipped weapons, 2 swords 1 gun).

As for armor what about a skolver/vog combo or vog/devine veil or skolver/volcanic plate. I know piercing defense isn't a huge issue, so I was looking for some help in getting a good combo with helmet/armor and sword/sword that compliment each other greatly for solo.

I think a hail driver or valiance is a decent backup gun since I seldom use them and a volcanic plate shield will suffice. But I am open to any suggestions, like wise owlite, etc.

Last thing. I haven't played since May and saw there are new tokens for the new tier 1 and tier 2 bosses. Are any of those new items (snarble barb, bristling buckler, catalyzer, pulsar, etc.) you buy with tokens worth building up or just trophies?

Let me know how I should rebuild and what to solo, please. Appreciated.

Thu, 07/28/2011 - 23:14

Nievem

some are worth it, people go

some are worth it, people go with the bristling buckler, its good, not the greatest thing ever, has good normal piercing and damage bonus
pulsar and antigua are good token guns, catalyzer as well if you something different

Fri, 07/29/2011 - 00:47

bushwhacker

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I don't have much experience

I don't have much experience with tier 5 armor, but I think you'll be interested in the Pulsar. I'm currently using the tier 3 version Kilowatt Pulsar and it's QUITE impressive, each shot goes a certain distance then swells in size and explodes once reaching a certain point or on contact, causing good knockback and often knocking down enemies. It does elemental damage and causes shock too. Honestly, even being a pure gunner, other guns seem to be paling in comparison overall.

I know that many players seem to go for the bristling buckler line of shields if they're heavy sword-users, for the obvious reason of boosted sword damage.

Fri, 07/29/2011 - 04:59

Triarii

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Thank you so far on filling

Thank you so far on filling me in on the new (to me) items. I will definitely look into the pulsar and the bristling buckler lines. I could see them replacing my volcanic plate shield and hail driver priorities. How about my helmet/armor and sword/sword issues? Divine Veil/Vog armor looks pretty tempting. I'm still stuck on the swords and still taking suggestions and experiences on all aspects. Keep 'em coming.

Fri, 07/29/2011 - 08:24

Flists

Bristling buckler is nice

Bristling buckler is nice because at 5* you get a medium sword dmg bonus.
If you're looking to do FSC Vog/Grey owlite is pretty common.
If you want to try heavy swords (2 swing combo) Divine Avenger/Gran Faust are common choices, but those are if you want to specialize. I notice that your current weps only deal normal damage. If you want to specialize you'll want at least two different weapon types (pierce, shadow, elemental).

Fri, 07/29/2011 - 08:40

Triarii

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I am less worried about FSC

I am less worried about FSC and more concerned with just soloing all the levels in general. I figure if I want to focus on FSC later on I will only need a few specialty items that I can get really quick since I can solo tiers 2 and 3. So I am looking for a general solo set. Here is what I am currently thinking:

Helm - divine veil
Armor - Vog
Shield - not sure (owlite, bristling, or volcanic plate) I will be using swords mostly
Sword - divine avenger/snarble
gun - polaris

I want to carry 2 swords minimum, and at times one gun.

Remember this is for general soloing and not to be used as boss specific. What would you change and why? Are there any flaws in the setup that need to be looked at? Should I sacrifice a defense or attack for something else. Let me know and thanks for helping.

Fri, 07/29/2011 - 10:21

Llamaboizii

its not about which sword,

its not about which sword, its about what will you be facing in the various stratum... if its a beast/devils carry BTB, if its slime/gremlins Acheron, construct/undead DA.... you get the picture right? now in some lvls there are more than one type therefore... i use 4 slots, and carry DA/BTB/Acheron/Valiance that way i have all my bases covered. I do have GF but i only use that on jelly king runs. For shield in T1/T2 barbarous thorn sheild, grey owl for T3. Vog set with royal jelly band and dread skelly trinket.

you really need 3 swords at all times cuz in T3 its not really stratum specific type monsters, so invest in using 4 weapon slots.

Fri, 07/29/2011 - 10:47

Flists

If you're going mainly swords

If you're going mainly swords I would get the bristling buckler.

Fri, 07/29/2011 - 15:19

Triarii

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I agree on the DA/BTB combo.

I agree on the DA/BTB combo. And as for a shadow sword should I go with the Acheron or perhaps the GF?

As for my armor setup I would have no poison or freeze defense, but would be good the other departments. Should I swap out an item for another.

Here is my set I'm thinking for general soloing, not bosses:

Helm - Divine Veil

Armor - Vog

Shield - Bustling

Fri, 07/29/2011 - 15:41

Xylka-Mkii

Snarble barb

im gonna answer your new boss weapon question as i have the 5* version of snarble barb. (Barbarous Thorn Blade)

The Barbarous thorn is DEFINITELY worth crafting to. As bad and rusted as it looks at first, it slowly upgrades to an awesome sword.
I dont wanna repost from the old thread of snarble barb vs flourish cus it took a LONG TIME TO POST. If you really want to know the full detail make a thread regarding it specifically or PM me.
for now ill say its great in FSC by being in line as (i believe via studies) the second strongest weapon for FSC, first being Divine Avenger (derp).
k well thats all

o and btw the bristling buckler is also a great upgrade. nothing special other than a nice sword damage boost.

I go "snarby" (Snarbolax new t1 boss) during t3 runs and FSC and use the 4* bristling buckler (Dark Thorn Shield) as my main (and really only)shield at all times.
I strongly recommend the Snarby items and hope you do good on your runs!
my in-game name is : Xylka
incase u want to PM me

ok cyl

Fri, 07/29/2011 - 17:20

#10

Flists

Divine veil can be dangerous

Divine veil can be dangerous to wear if you're not doing T3. In T1-2 most enemy attacks do a certain amount of normal damage, and the veil has no normal defense. However, in T3, most enemy attacks do not do normal damage (they do pure damage, or close to it) and divine veil would work well there.
Acheron VS Faust ~ Whichever style you like best, 3 swing or 2 swing sword. Faust might be more for you if you like it's curse ability (but it only procs on 2nd swings or charges, the latter of which can curse you). I prefer Acheron, but I do plan on using an Avenger once I get the tokens for it.

Sat, 07/30/2011 - 03:11

#11

Triarii

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Thanks for the info on the

Thanks for the info on the Divine Veil Flists. I can keep my plate helm for tier 2 soloing since I already have it. But if most tier 3 attacks are almost or completely non normal damage then wouldn't Vog not be the best choice for a NON BOSS solo armor?

Is there a better tier 3 helm than Divine Veil?

Is there a better tier 3 armor than Vog?

(The two questions above are for general soloing not Vannaduke or JK runs).

Also I always hear people being pro GF. I'm glad to hear that someone prefers something different. Why do you prefer the Acheron? I have not met very many that own one. Is it the speed? Three strikes? Charge attack?

If anyone could magically have any combination of 5* helmet/armor/shield for general soloing (not bosses) with a penchant for swords what would it be and why?

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