Spiral Knights - Bomber

Bomber - 4th weapon?

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Sun, 02/05/2012 - 14:10

Fluffyfoxxie

Heya all, I was wondering what a good configuration would be concerning a 4th weapon...

I normally use DBB/Nitro in first slot depending on area, in 2nd and 3rd slot I keep various status bombs, and in 4th slot I like to have a good utility weapon. Traditionally this has been my argent peacemaker for its across-the-board usefulness, so-so damage, excellent kiting ability, etc. However, some people recommend I use RSS for all of those things - it's stronger, it's still good at taking out puppies, etc - but, I feel like it wouldn't be as generally useful as a good utility sidearm, plus I really don't like the attack style/pattern of RSS.

Thoughts, opinions, suggestions?

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 14:15

Bopp

two ideas that have to be said

The two obvious ideas would be Leviathan Blade (for a general sword) and Valiance (for a general gun). You've probably already considered them.

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 14:20

Darkbrady

I like swords for my utility

I like swords for my utility weapons generally, in case somethin' comes up close and personal and doesn't give you any breathin' room; a quick swap'n'chop always works; Glacius generally being my ideal choice for fast swings, fairly wide arc and the ability to freeze baddies who I don't like.

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 14:30

Juances

I'd say a gun before a sword for soloing because some levels are way easier if you have one.
(puppies out of reach, a maze with switchs,etc)

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 14:31

Fluffyfoxxie

Ehhh, I don't think I want to

Ehhh, I don't think I want to go the route of a sword. and I already HAVE an argent peacemaker - perhaps I should be a little more clear. This is basically a "Should I use Argent Peacemaker or Radiant Sun Shards?" thread.

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 18:12

Aquajag

Use RSS. If you're a bomber,

Use RSS. If you're a bomber, the RSS gets bonuses, so, why not? You're right though, it is a bit tricky to use. It can do some long range stuff though, useful for opening blocks and dealing with gun puppies. It can also deal with mobs pretty well, hitting each thing for multiple hits. And each hit does a whole lot more damage than the argent. I've no idea which one can be higher dps, but, as a bomber, I prefer bombs. I've never used a gun since the proto gun, and I'm quite happy that way.

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 21:05

Fluffyfoxxie

Thanks for the input. I

Thanks for the input. I recently unlocked all of my weapon slots today, and I used the AP the whole time, and combat felt extremely fluid. I think I may stick with the AP even if the RSS is technically better, because it feels a whole lot more natural... Maybe I'll try RSS eventually.

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 23:08

Imperialstriker

RSS is one of the cheaper endgame weapons out there. It's 4*, and generally a weapon costs the most at its 5* upgrade.

In other words, 800 CE savings.

It's well perfected to counter almost all mob fields (aside from Jelly and gremlin, get UV's for those guys).

However, it is quite something of an acquired taste, its bombing patterns are nothing like haze and blast lines.

Overall though, for a bomber going into endgame, the weapon is decent, even if it ends at 4* instead of 5*.

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