Spiral Knights - Bombs for T2

Bombs for T2

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Tue, 04/19/2011 - 17:48

Barcs

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Hey, so here's my quandry. I'm using a magnus as the back up to my sword so when I solo T2 (which ends up being most of the time cos random groups can end up being a bit disasterous, not cos of people just because of the random party joining thing) ... anyway, means quite often if i get into an arena or a locked down room and have to contend with a million constructs get a bit overwhelming. Or there are plenty of times I want to kite things and it doesn't quite cut it.

I was going to make a ton of Haze Bombs until I got a decent UV and then upgrade it along the fire line, because fire is badass. But I heard once you hit T3 fire bombs are useless, also I want to get an avenger so having all elemental stuff would be a bit too specialised (also i realised mats like blast powder and torchstone I don't come across much). [also, i don't want poison - cos that'd only be really useful for JK i think, freeze would be a bit useless when in groups cos everyone goes a bit trigger happy (blade? happy), and there are no shock bombs :C]

So then I figured I'd make the blast bomb line ... the mats are fairly common and it does normal damage so would be an allrounder ... but I've seen folks saying its bad to deal normal damage, why? ... is it cos those people have 4 weapon slots and something to deal with every situation and thus be always using the best damage type ... or is something else up with normal?

So yeah, it'll be a while till i got the spare cash/energy to make a ton of these things and open a 3rd slot ... but wanted to keep my eyes out for the recipes if neccessary...

Tue, 04/19/2011 - 17:58

Pollywog

Stick to haze bombs and

Stick to haze bombs and gravity bombs. IMO blast bombs are garbage considering the knockback on them makes every fight a freaking goose chase.

Frost haze is always welcomed with its major crowed control. Poison, however, is my favorite. Reduces both enemy defense and attack damage, not to mention the already helpful utility of stopping any healing done.

Gravity bombs makes cleaving all enemies a breeze. Mix it up with sword charge attacks and you can clear rooms instantly.

Tue, 04/19/2011 - 18:20

Zedoshi

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This is what I was going to

This is what I was going to ask.

Can't decide between poison and freeze for T3. Halp.

Tue, 04/19/2011 - 18:21

OnmyojiOmn

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Crystal Bombs, man. You'll

Crystal Bombs, man. You'll see.

Tue, 04/19/2011 - 19:15

King-Tinkinzar

Gravity Bomb + Cutter weapon

Gravity Bomb + Cutter weapon = Win.

Dynamic Trio = Gravity Bomb + Freeze Bomb + Cutter weapons = Epic Win!!!

Overlap a gravity bomb ontop of a freeze bomb and attack the monster, easy kill right there! (with two other people of course)

Tue, 04/19/2011 - 19:41

ajericho

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Crystal bomb deals ranged

Crystal bomb deals ranged piercing damage in the eight cardinal directions. It's made just right for Tier 2 and killing off Wolvers (even off your screen!) and the Silkwings that heal them.

Freeze is excellent in Tier 2 because it stops the sudden teleportation of Wolvers, pauses Treebeasts to give your group breathing room, freezes crowds of leaping zombies. And then it deals damage.

The Graviton bomb is four-star. It's quite as good as people say.

Knockback can be nice at times, but with the Blast Bomb it's far more chaotic than with a sword (charged or not, big or small), and can often be more detrimental to you than its crowd damage is worth.

Tue, 04/19/2011 - 19:46

Kietsu

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I'm assuming everyone says

I'm assuming everyone says Fire bombs are useless in T3 because the Firestorm Citadel is in T3, and everything there is either immune to fire or gets STRONGER when you set them on fire.

Other than that I'm pretty sure they're still pretty nice.

Tue, 04/19/2011 - 23:12

Ageatii

Bombs are truly incredible in

Bombs are truly incredible in Tier 3, because of the increased radius. Blast Bomb's knockback is very useful, unless there's a player nearby because of the mentioned chaotic nature. I use the Blast Bomb line for damage when I solo, otherwise i'd have the Crystal Bomb series. And, of course, the Vaporizers are very good. Yes, bombs usually kill enemies slower than swords, but they are much safer. I couldn't survive Tier 3 while wearing my underleveled armor without them.

Wed, 04/20/2011 - 00:57

ajericho

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I haven't any plans to storm

I haven't any plans to storm the Citadel. I prefer to set things on fire; the damage ticks, as Kietsu says, are nice.

Now I wonder if the Ionized Rock Salt Bomb's dealing of shock is even more amusing....

Wed, 04/20/2011 - 11:05

Negimasonic

I just love freezing...what

I just love freezing...what else can I say..

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