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Mon, 11/21/2011 - 03:15
Jace-Jarak's picture
Jace-Jarak

I want to know what people think of the plate mail set? I've recently started to make it, I've got it 3* and don't know what to do from here. I plan on making it Ironmight plate 5*, mostly for costuming, but I'm curious about how it plays when it gets to 5*. I think the Volcanic probably has better stats for me, but since it's mostly a costume idea right now, I'll most likely stick with ironmight mail.

I have searched for threads, and mostly find ones that say the plate shield is good, and ancient plate is not worth having. But not a lot on the Ironmight armor/helm sets. They slow your attack down. This is probably bad, but if I take 2 ASI sword trinkets, I think it won't matter so much.

I'm curious what people think who actually own and have used this armor. Do you still use it? Why/why not?

Before you answer, let me throw some disclaimers out there:

I have full vog, skolver, nameless, and mad bomber. I have many 5* weapons across the board including DA, GF, Levi, Nitronome, Blitz, Polaris, etc, and tons of 4* everything else, and also have 5* shields. So Having the 'right' gear for a situation for me is fairly much covered. I'm looking to branch out into different things for different playstyles. I see very few ironmights though. Do they just suck? Their stats are decent enough for most of t2 I believe, and depending on how they work, could possibly replace my skolver, just because of higher resists over damage output.

So, from those who have used Plate armors, what can you tell me? Worth it to actually use? Or is this just something I'll keep around for looks? (Also, why such tiny legs compared to the cobalt line?)

Thanks again! I look forward to hearing what people say about this ^_^

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 07:17
#1
Kraanx's picture
Kraanx
yes, its good for having a

yes, its good for having a high normal defense when youre getting some other piece of armor that doesnt have normal.
ppl prefer volcanic cause of FSC.
ironmight helm looks kinda wierd, btw, and i dont belive that the piercing dmg res will be useful in more advanced lvls(maybe with shadow lairs thisll change, or use it in RJP) elemental, however, and fire res,is useful for FSC.
hey, i have a BPM too. :D
its worth using, yes, but dont craft 5* armor just for costume.
srsly, thats sick.

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 12:26
#2
Trying's picture
Trying
Plate is pretty good for

Plate is pretty good for bosses since most of their attacks are normal and pretty predictable. If you dont have any ASI trinkets and whatnot it really limits the weapons you can use. The stun protection is awesome I only get stunned for like ~2seconds max. I've done FSC in Volcanic Plate and I would say stick to guns and bombs since they are safer or do a shiver sword combo.

Wed, 11/23/2011 - 08:54
#3
Jace-Jarak's picture
Jace-Jarak
Well, so far I've got 1 ASI

Well, so far I've got 1 ASI trinket, just so I'm max when using Vog, and a bit of a boost when using skolver.

I probably will pick up another ASI trinket to keep my speed boost when using this armor as well.

As for use: I probably will use this as general adventuring armor for the hell of it. So not FSC (which I will still use vog, or possibly heavenly iron armor, when I get around to doing an SRT run someday, I've already got the mat for the helm though).

One thing I'm curious about, is if I should just craft what I have (3* so far) or if I should wait till I can find one that's got shock resist, because I hate shock wolvers with a fairly dire passion...

Anyhow. Since you both think plate's a decent armor to wear, what can you give me as tips for it? Guns and bombs you say? I've also got 2 CTR trinkets for guns, since I have a blitz needle as well.

Thanks for the help so far everyone ^_^

Wed, 11/23/2011 - 13:57
#4
Trying's picture
Trying
About the shock the choice is

About the shock the choice is much like choosing UVs on any other armor. Choose to cover what annoys you the most
Well the ASD does not affect bombs at all and with guns you should have enough distance from the monsters to get your shield up when necessary.
If you have 2 quickstrike modules it would give you an overall ASI of medium. Try using swords with just one piece of vog and one of something else and see how it goes.

Wed, 11/23/2011 - 14:25
#5
Kraanx's picture
Kraanx
hmm..... well, in my opinion,

hmm.....
well, in my opinion, u should craft the one u have, maybe buy an uv for it.
how about some quicksliver mail? its resistant to piercing(wolver bites) and shock. if u have ancient plate mail, mercurial will cover your movement weakness.
weapons?
actually its quite relative to the player, lets see what i can think of.....
flourish/snarble since its fast and deals piercing.
leviathan, gr8 for keeping enemies away(better than CIV)
faust and avenger are slow. so if u dont wanna risk it.... (personally i dont think its a problem, i use a troika with BPM, but whatever).
i think the chioce is yours to make.

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