Spiral Knights - Backfire Barrier VS Scorching Barrier (??)

Backfire Barrier VS Scorching Barrier (??)

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Tue, 10/15/2013 - 08:53

Leeroyj

Hi all,

I am currently deciding between Backfire Barrier (brief movement speed boost) VS Scorching Barrier (increases the number of orbiting fireballs to three - helpful during Vana Mask Phase). been reading the forums abit. i guess im undecided becos im tempted to have an ultimate that allows me to move like lightning for 2 - 3 sec, though im also tempted to have a 3rd ball boosting my defense further (does it really boost defense further compared to backfire ??) while looking more menacing at the same time (3 angry looking fireballs !).

i thought about it a little more and tried to think of scenarios where i would appreciate speed boost (probably at candlestick rooms & when im trying to outrun other knights) VS appreciate defense boost (probably in many situations where there are tons of enemies all around me, and i just wanna spread the fire around). so from that perspective, it would seem that a Scorching Barrier would be more useful ?

for supporters of Backfire & Scorching
- would you agree / disagree with those points mentioned ?

thank you all in advance for sharing your views on this. :)

Tue, 10/15/2013 - 10:40

Poopsie

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backfire does only like 1 sec lightning move, probably a bit less. I used it not to outrun, but to approach monsters to direct hit. It's also good for speed running (like you are searching specific items, shining fire crystal, black kat hunt, etc). Scorching is also not really used for defensive, they are more reliable additional damage source when you "hug" monsters.

Tue, 10/15/2013 - 10:46

Krakob

Scorching Barrier is basically the best sprite skill there is but Backfart Barrier is highly useful for speedrunning where it shines tremendously because it simply makes you go faster than 4 MSI.

Tue, 10/15/2013 - 10:52

Poopsie

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still on this discussion, hmm >_>
still think deadly cloak the best anyway because of the ability of focus fire on the most annoying monsters.
But meh there's nerfs on elite difficulty, also make teammates with slowpoke computers freeze for a sec or two.

Tue, 10/15/2013 - 11:28

Enshadu

I chose Backfire because I

I chose Backfire because I don't like the way the beard looks.

And no, neither gives an increased defense buff, it's the same as it would be before you choose the ult.

Tue, 10/15/2013 - 21:27

Machucogp

Backfire FTW

I mean, it's almost like striker dashing!

Gotta go fast

Tue, 10/15/2013 - 21:26

Machucogp

Damn

I hate dem double posts

Tue, 10/15/2013 - 21:52

Zeddy

I chose scorching 'cause I like the way the beard looks. As far as I'm aware, the defence is the same for both ultimates. Scorching will only let you kill things faster.

Much faster.

Tue, 10/15/2013 - 23:35

Pepperonius

scorching all the way

because beards are manly, and also, DAT DAMAGE.

Wed, 10/16/2013 - 05:15

Leeroyj

thanks for all the comments !

i learnt that the defense does not change - but depending on which ultimate I choose - I can either run damn fast, or kill damn fast. sigh. I love the visuals for both, and I love what those 2 ultimates will let me do - its going to be a tough decision. also, don't really mind if I had spikes or a beard. but I knew I wanted wings, and not arms - so ultimate at 100 was easy to choose. lol

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