Spiral Knights - Special Forces (purist and elemental runners)

Special Forces (purist and elemental runners)

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Tue, 09/27/2011 - 18:55

Mysteryzx

As I was running through the clockworks one day, 2 ideas hit me, stupid lumbers.....but anyway, I wondered what it would be like to have a purist team run the clockworks as well as a purely elemental team. Meaning I want to form a team of purist runners,people who only have swords, only guns, or only bombs, and a team of haze style runners, running around with nothing more than a shivermist, ash.....you get the idea, both seem like fun things to try for real or for boredom. Also I figured it would be easier to have all the weapons you'd need for anything at all times, so as not to waste much time at terminals figuring out what to use next

EDIT: Lists to make it easier to tell who is doing what, and I guess so interested people can ask for demonstration before deciding to try it at that rate

Purists:

Swords:
Xylka
Sazandreigon
Bigfootm
Romasanta
Paska
Becs

Gunners:
Motorcat
Lomase

Bombers:
Knightydood
Me :D

Multiple (able to do more than one for any reason):
Avixi
Dirt
Michealb

Uncertain:
N/A

Haze runners:
Me (again :D)
Becs (maybe)

Prefered Setups (only covering weapons, you should know what armor/trinkets you want to use):

Purist Swordsman:
1: Winmillion/Dread Venom Striker (pretty much any normal damage weapon, I just thought of those 2 first)
2: Divine Avenger
3: Acheron
4: Flourish line/Snarble Barb series

Purist Gunner (this one took a little longer to figure out for obvious reasons):
1: Supernova
2: Biohazard/Umbra Driver
3: Blitz/Plague Needle
4: any alchemer line(voltech preferred)/polaris works too

Purist Bomber (as stated by the wiki here unless it changes at some point):
1: Nitronome
2: Radiant Sun Shards (switch with Dark Briar Barrage if needed)
3: Shivermist Buster
4: the last slot is yours to pick (Voltaic Tempest or Graviton/Electron Vortex would be nice

Those are my ideas, different setups don't really matter, those took all of 15 minutes to think of, I'm fairly sure only the more skilled players would really attempt a pure gunning run, even with a group, in some cases, and currently I am a bomber, don't have all of the suggested setup (still leveling, they're 4 star though, except for my DBB).

For the Haze runners more weapon slots is better you run with only these weapons for any reason:
1: Stagger Storm
2: Venom Veiler
3: Ash of Agni (working on mine, currently)
4: Voltaic Tempest (preferred if you have it)
5: Shivermist Buster (must have as it's quite handy for any bomber or other teams)

Pick any of those 5 as your full setup, once again, armor and trinkets are your choice (I'm a Mad Bomber if you couldn't guess at it)
if you are interested send a mail or PM me in-game, expect a friend request for easier contact

IGN: Mysteryzx

EDIT:for anyone who posted here/told me in-game, or otherwise, I can and will try to help those who are seeking/leveling weapons to at least try either of these things

P.S. I am open to alternate ideas for the purist runners, as once again, that took 15 minutes to think of, I'm sure it's full of some kind of flaws

I look forward to meeting.....some of you, I guess, and remember, this isn't intentionally to be serious, it's more for the lulz :D and to see how fast a group of haze runners can kill the Royal Jelly and Palace

Tue, 09/27/2011 - 19:03

Xeirla

Rawr

Yep lotsa flaws, mainly little ones that don't really matter though.

Anyway ill join ya
In game name: Xylka
Loadout for full Swordsman
1.Wild Hunting Blade (Wolves ftw all the way)
2. Leviathan (ZOMG its not on teh list!!!)
2. Barbarous Thorn Blade

Shield: Crest of Almire
Armor: Full Skolver Gear
Trinkets: N/A

so thats my take on it. see you later. Send me a friend request and we'll meet up sometime.

~Xylka

Tue, 09/27/2011 - 22:20

Avixi

Uh.... http://dl.dropbox.com/

Uh....
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/247623/Otherscreenshots/javaw-2011-09-26-13-13-5...

What can I be?

Tue, 09/27/2011 - 22:53

Mysteryzx

uh.....well.....

take your pick, though I have yet to see anyone actually try to be a pure gunner, unless you want to be a haze runner, and I see we have the same number of bombs, too......I'll let you decide. Now that I think about it, we may be able to start a guild with enough people willing to try this, IF enough people are willing to try it, that is

EDIT: for anyone who thinks haze running is interesting but dull (as there is no real damage output on your part), try it yourself with a few random new people, if they all die, you'll look LIKE A BOSS standing there waiting for that lumber to drop dead from shock even though your team may think you're stupid for being wide open like that, until he dies, that is :D

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 09:24

No-Thanks

Zelda

monsters die too fast

must walk too much in clockworks

not worth the effort

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 09:50

Bopp

pure gunners, normal swords

Mysteryzx, there are lots of pure gunners around. See for example the classic thread "Ask a Master Gunslinger Anything". The ones who are good can be a great asset to a party.

In your Purist Swordsman setup, I'm surprised that you included those normal swords. If you're already carrying piercing, elemental, and shadow swords, then there's not much point in having normal at all. Okay, Leviathan charge against stationary enemies and Dread Venom Striker against Jelly King, but I'd still rather save the cost of the weapon slot upgrade.

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 13:49

Sazandreigon

Yo, can I join in on this, I

Yo, can I join in on this, I gots 4* equip mainly but...

Avenger
Faust
4* Calibur (is it tempered or ascended?)

Shield: Dark Thorn Shield

Purist swordsman obviously.

IGN: Sazandreigon

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 14:48

Iron-Shadow

Alright

Requests will be sent shortly, and @Bopp: I'm well aware of the fact that there are pure gunners, I just have yet to actually see one, is all. I would also like to remind you that the preferred setups are just suggestions, not requirements, as they just cover the basics, and give people some idea of what to use, or what to aim for, in that case. Also before people begin spamming "Why did't you put the Leviathan up there?" I considered it, and have nothing against using it, other things came into consideration while I was thinking about it

Wed, 09/28/2011 - 15:17

Motorcat

This sounds fun, count me in

This sounds fun, count me in as a full gunner.
Add me up

<---- IGN

Thu, 09/29/2011 - 19:21

Lomase

Purist Gunner

Count me in.

I'm usually a haze gunner, but i can go purist.

Loadout:

2 Wep slots -_-

Callihan
Pepperbox
4* Biohazard (If required)

Shield:
Swift strike, Wyvern shield... never bothered upgrading it never breaks

IGN Lomase

Thu, 09/29/2011 - 19:28

#10

Bigfootm

Only the master swordsman may be Purist. xD

Meeeeeeeeeeeee!

Is this fine?
<-------IGN

Divine Avenger/Fang of Vog
Gran Faust
Barbarous Thorn Blade
Dread Venom Striker
Barbarous Thorn Shield
Skolver Cap Shadow High
Vog Coat (Forgot UV, fail.)

The Weps and shields have UVs, but I got so many it's hard to name em all.

Thu, 09/29/2011 - 20:01

#11

Knightydood

Yeah I could do this. ;) IGN:

Yeah I could do this. ;)

IGN: Knightydood

Nitronome
Shivermist
Radiant Sun Shards
Graviton Vortex
Mad Bomber Mask
Mad Bomber Suit
Grey Owlite Shield

Thu, 09/29/2011 - 21:20

#12

Mysteryzx

YAY :D

Requests have been sent to everyone so far (except bigfoot, you know why :P), and the OP has been edited with a list to make some things easier, maybe when I catch more than one of you on at a time we can give this a shot, should be quite interesting......

Thu, 09/29/2011 - 21:28

#13

Koi-Wa-Sensou

Swordsman App

My IGN is really Xairathan, so here goes:

1. Silent Nightblade
2. Divine Avenger
3. Dark Thorn Blade
Divine Mantle
Virulisk Helm
Grey Owlite Shield

Fri, 09/30/2011 - 01:24

#14

Avixi

Well at any rate put me in as

Well at any rate put me in as Gunner and Swordsman since i have the gear to do both.

Fri, 09/30/2011 - 02:11

#15

Dirt

I could go as either a pure

I could go as any of the three. I am only missing Bomb Modules.

Fri, 09/30/2011 - 03:19

#16

Avixi

Yeah, i don't have a 5* bomb

Yeah, i don't have a 5* bomb set yet. :D

Fri, 09/30/2011 - 04:47

#17

Romasanta

I'm in

I'm in.

I'll go for a pure swordsman setup, since I only ever use a gun to justify making them in the first place.

My setup:

1. don't need a normal sword
2. DA
3. I am willing to usu my Acheron, although I prefer my GF
4. Barbarous Thorn Blade
5. Vog armor
6. Barbarous Thorn Shield
7. ASI and Damage trinkets

Fri, 09/30/2011 - 06:27

#18

Splinter

Im a pure sword

Im a pure sword player.

DA
FF
Acheron

Two CTR Trinkets.

Vog / Skolver

Barb Thorn Shield

Fri, 09/30/2011 - 13:52

#19

Becs

Swordie....

Hello, my name is Rebecca, and I have a problem, I collect too many sword related items.

Um, I am embarassed to say I have a huge number of 5* swords, 2 - 5* ctr sword trinkets, 1- 5* asi sword trinket and 1- 4* slash module.

Sword related Armor Sets: Full Vog/ Full Skolver
Shields: Barbarous thorn, CoA, Ageis, Grey Owlite
4 weapon slots, too many swords, so sad I can't use them all at once..... (these are the 4-5* versions I own, not including sets for T1 and T2 lockdown.... yes I have a problem... is there a Sword users support group I can attend, "no becca you don't need any more swords... You only have 800 ce left, do you really NEED a dread venom striker???"): Levithan, Volt brand, Combuster, Glacius, Archeron, Barbarous thorn blade, DA, GF, Fang of Vog, Vile Striker

(Working on Furious Flamberge, Dread venom striker, Wild hunting blade, Winmillion, Sudaruska... um depending on how long I play this game I may collect all the swords...)

But I do have other things... Bombs, I have an ash, shiv and 3* shock bomb (working my way to 5* version) with Bomber CTR trinket...

Guns... not so much, it's hard to aim with a game pad...

Well, if you are interested give me a shout in game.

Becs <3

Fri, 09/30/2011 - 14:23

#20

Mysteryzx

Update bump

Requests sent accordingly, OP edited once again, for only a few days, I'm quite amazed by this turnout so far, though I hoped at least one person would've wanted to try haze running.....and I see we're getting quite a few swordsman here too, may need some more gunners and bombers to balance that out a bit.

EDIT: added Becs as I just missed beating the post

Fri, 09/30/2011 - 14:01

#21

Becs

Haze

Dude, I'll try haze running, just don't have enough Haze bombs at the moment. Unless you are ok with the 3* version of the shock bomb? Also need to work on venom veiler, sigh... always more stuff to make lol. Darn you OOO and your sneaky marketing schemes!

Sun, 10/02/2011 - 15:45

#22

Michaelb

I'll join you :D

I think I have what you need!

I'll join you :D

Skill: multiple

Bomber Set:

Plasma Capacitor
Graviton Bomb
Spike Shower
Master Blast Bomb/Heavy Deconstructor
Fused Demo Suit
Bomb Focus Module
Elite Bomb Focus Module

Gunslinger Set:

Radiant Pulsar
Blackhawk
Prisma Driver
Virulent Catalyzer
(sorry... I don't have any Gunslinger stuff)

Sword Set:

Faust
Fealess Rigadoon
Acheron
Winmillion
Quick Strike Module
Skolver Coat
Vog Cub Cap

Please let me in :D

EDIT: After I looked at the criteria XD, it was kind of eerie to me that you suggested a lot of the stuff that I have. Although (alas...) I still don't have an elemental sword.

PS: I'll keep you updated on my equipment through this post.

Sun, 10/02/2011 - 16:47

#23

Selation-Evatus

Bomber FTW. :D

Sign me up as a Bomber. :D I may be weak ATM, but I'll get better stuff. (I hope) Only have 2 slots, and I'll mainly be crowd control FYI.

IGN: Bioslam
Weapons: Freezing Atomizer and Graviton Charge, might switch one out for Super Blast Bomb if I need damage instead of crowd control.
Shield: Wise Owlite Shield
Helm: Heavy Demo Helm
Armor: Dusker Coat (Was planning to be a Swordie, discovered the joys of bombing, but it's the only piece of armor I have. :/)
Trinkets: N/A, planning on getting the damage ones.

I might end up being more of a liability, so sorry in advance. :P

Sun, 10/02/2011 - 15:36

#24

Grittle

i can easily go 2slot pure

i can easily go 2slot pure gunner

pepperbox

shadowtech alchemer mk11

Sun, 10/02/2011 - 17:33

#25

Speetz

Swords, yo

I only use and gear for swords. I carry usually one gun, my Blackhawk or occasionally my Strike Needle depending on what I'm doing. In PvP it's another story but I am otherwise a swords specialist I suppose. You can count me in. IGN: Speetz

EDIT: Gear list.

SWORDS: Acheron, Blizzbrand (soon Glacius ^.^), Hunting Blade/Fierce Flamberge, and 4th slot is any of Blazebrand, Blackhawk, Strike Needle, w/e
SHIELD: Owlite, currently Wise soon Grey
Skolver Helm
Vog Coat
ASI/Damage trinkets for Swords
LOTS of UVs: Shadow resist med on shield and coat, extra damage, CTR med on Acheron, numerous status resist UVs, etc. I make all my 5* gear at least have 1 UV, with 3 on others just from luck.

Sat, 10/08/2011 - 16:28

#26

Michaelb

Sheesh... Everyone does

Sheesh... Everyone does swords all the time, lol... I really don't have a problem with it.

Also, you really seem to like those brandishes.

EDIT:

If I am understanding the concept of "elemental" correctly, then here are my sets:

Shadow:

Acheron
Faust
Blackhawk
Graviton Bomb

Costume(Shadow):

Has yet to be crafted...

I also am getting two Scary Skelly charms.

Sat, 10/08/2011 - 16:44

#27

Dancinjen

I'm a bomber. Count me in. I

I'm a bomber. Count me in. I can do bombs and swords although I haven't gone pure swordswoman since I started playing the game. I've gone pure bomber. All my bombs are five star. I have all of them or the ability to make them if I don't have them. But I have A LOT of bombs.

Sat, 10/08/2011 - 17:32

#28

Character-Name

I want in as a bomber

Granted: Half my bombs are stuck in some incomplete state. But I wanna try this. I own every Vapo-series bomb (including Haze) at least up to 4-stars.

Wait, I'm still working on Voltaic Tempest. Still, the others are just itching to be used, even if I'd just use Nitronome / Shivermist >.>; Who needs anything else?

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