I've been playing SK for quite and while and I'm getting kind of tired of being a swordsman, but I just feel like gunning/bombing is not efficient at all.
Aside from the 1 or 2 guns/bombs that actually help ex.(Blitz/Shiver), everything else is just outclassed by swords. I feel like SK should be more balanced class wise. Maybe give bombs/guns some sort of buff?
Like, when I see a BOMB do around as much damage as a sword, I'm like "what?...IT'S A BOMB, AN EXPLOSIVE". And I know the damage is low because of the AoE aspect, but I still feel like they could be stronger
Bomb/Gun buffs
Sáb, 08/31/2013 - 07:06
Sáb, 08/31/2013 - 07:24
#2
Well, if we are to think realistically about it, then the sword would obviously be much less damaging than a bomb. The bomb would instantly wipe out one group of enemies...
...and then you'd have to craft a new one, because you just blew up your bomb.
Anyways, trust me. Bombs do not need a buff. Can your swords do this?
And don't get me started on guns.
Sáb, 08/31/2013 - 07:42
#3
Zeddy, some of your vids
Zeddy, some of your vids actually pushed me to make this :p, I've seen you link them other places on here. And idk, maybe it IS just me, but I look at some of your bomb vids I just think "man, this would be so fun if it was as efficient as swords"
I guess that's where the fun comes from, a challenge. But I mean come on, if you have to spend a good while charging and dropping bombs on a turret, when a sword can kill it in 1 charge, DOESN'T THAT SAY SOMETHING? D:
Sáb, 08/31/2013 - 08:25
#4
The keyword here is a turret. Did you see the timestamp I linked to where we obliterate 12 greavers in a matter of seconds?
Sáb, 08/31/2013 - 08:29
#5
You can drop bombs while running and they'll explode behind you. Kitting eliminates the risk of getting hit.
Swords have a more noticeable pause when unleashing charges and lack area coverage. Some of them only hit at point blank range.
Yes, there are some special cases (brandishes) but a troika is balanced against a blast bomb for example.
Sáb, 08/31/2013 - 08:52
#6
Well not even just a turret,
Well it's not even just the turret though. The big slimes, constructs, gemlins, those were taking your nitro a good while to kill as well, but I guess I'm in no position to talk since you're the bomber and I'm not :p. It just LOOKS to me as not very efficient
Sáb, 08/31/2013 - 10:33
#7
Smur, that is precisely why people don't go on bombs. it looks like they are weak. they aren't.
Sáb, 08/31/2013 - 12:03
#8
It's very situational. Honestly, going purely bombs like I (and many other bombers) are doing is a silly thing. As is going pure swords, which is why most people don't. (They bring guns as well.)
Swords offer lots of damage and some area.
Guns offer lots of safety and some damage.
Bombs offer lots of area and some safety.
Roughly.
Sáb, 08/31/2013 - 15:16
#9
What Zeddy said
It's about niches. Guns and bombs happen to be underused because most people don't care as much about safety as time. Swords offer the most damage so they are great for blitzing through most levels. However, bombs are unmatched when it comes to mobs and swarms, and guns are great for wearing down enemies that are hard to approach.
Well, the thing is that Brandishes. >.>
Brandishes have AoE and sometimes OHKO properties. With such powerful weapons, who needs guns? Who needs bombs? Bombs and guns have both received buffs in the past. However, it's time, I think, to either nerf swords or do what Zeddy says and give everything qualitative buffs as well.