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[quote=KeVouOwnS]Getting a full empress set with a 4 dex base is kind of easy.[/quote]

Not if you're unfunded, which is the point of staple equips. I mean sure, if you've got money it's easy as heck. I mean I'm there without Dex potions, Monkey Magic or any temporary stat boost post-Revamp, but for someone who can't afford Evo Rings and equipment like that, it's a lot more difficult to afford it.

Plus Empress(And Pirate equips in general) are going to inflate like a witch once the Revamp comes. They'll probably drop down later, but they'll spike for a bit I'm almost positive(But take that for what it is from a non-merch who hates the economy).

[quote=Tricks122]The +100 Dex is from the easy equips listed in the Sticky'd guide; they are staple equips you can easily upgrade from while giving you the Dex required. And yes, +30 Dex from Pirate Training makes it so a regular Buccaneer will have 50 Dex without funds; it is incredibly easy to get +50 Dex for a King Cent. If someone's a UA(4 base Dex), they have the funds for an extra 16 Dex, and anyone getting more than 50 Dex will just have the options of higher level Knuckles like a Crusio or Equinox.[/quote]
Getting a full empress set with a 4 dex base is kind of easy.

[quote=WizTasticxxD]wait so the best choice is to keep the 20 base dex, since we get that +30 dex skill, and +dex equips are easy to get? and the 100 dex you were talking about is that the +dex I will (hopfully) be able to get on my way to level lik 100 pre-revamp?[/quote]

The +100 Dex is from the easy equips listed in the Sticky'd guide; they are staple equips you can easily upgrade from while giving you the Dex required. And yes, +30 Dex from Pirate Training makes it so a regular Buccaneer will have 50 Dex without funds; it is incredibly easy to get +50 Dex for a King Cent. If someone's a UA(4 base Dex), they have the funds for an extra 16 Dex, and anyone getting more than 50 Dex will just have the options of higher level Knuckles like a Crusio or Equinox.

[quote=Tricks122]@WizTasticxxD

1. Yes, they obtain much more mobbing and 1v1 DPS, become less limited by ST and Energy Charge. Iframes also receive a buff in that they require more skill to use properly, but provide more a benefit due to the Iframes being moved to quick skills.

2. Any class is fine unfunded. It's all about how much effort you put into your character, not how much funds. But you'll do fine without funds.

3. They may burn some potions, but a passive HP/MP regen skill from 2nd job(5% HP/MP every 5 seconds if I remember right) means MP potions are nearly obsolete and HP potions may be used, but can be curved/eliminated by using Iframes.

4. I wouldn't say so; rushing skill(s) from 2nd job onward make them quite easy to level, but only post-Revamp. They are arguably the slowest levelers pre-Revamp.

5. Personal choice; if you start before the Revamp you can try and scramble for some equips or books before it hits, but many Buccaneers are set for the Revamp and waiting. It would also help avoiding crowded leveling spots with everyone trying out the new characters.

6. %STR common isn't that bad, since Warriors/Cannon Shooters use it as well you'll have some competition there. Pirate %STR gear is uncommon(All Pirate gear is), although after the Revamp it will most likely change, currently it's rather uncommon and not wanted.

7. Dexless. 20 base Dex pre-Revamp(UA's would start at 4, regular Buccs get 20) will still allow you to equip a King Cent, a staple Knuckle until you can afford something better. By the time you can afford better Knuckles, you can easily afford the Dex to wear them. Pirate Training would also give you +30 Dex on top of the easy 100 Dex you can get from easy equips pre-Revamp, meaning you could equip Knuckles such as a Crusio, Equinox or Dragon Slash Claw without any trouble post-Revamp.[/quote]

wait so the best choice is to keep the 20 base dex, since we get that +30 dex skill, and +dex equips are easy to get? and the 100 dex you were talking about is that the +dex I will (hopfully) be able to get on my way to level lik 100 pre-revamp?

@WizTasticxxD

1. Yes, they obtain much more mobbing and 1v1 DPS, become less limited by ST and Energy Charge. Iframes also receive a buff in that they require more skill to use properly, but provide more a benefit due to the Iframes being moved to quick skills.

2. Any class is fine unfunded. It's all about how much effort you put into your character, not how much funds. But you'll do fine without funds.

3. They may burn some potions, but a passive HP/MP regen skill from 2nd job(5% HP/MP every 5 seconds if I remember right) means MP potions are nearly obsolete and HP potions may be used, but can be curved/eliminated by using Iframes.

4. I wouldn't say so; rushing skill(s) from 2nd job onward make them quite easy to level, but only post-Revamp. They are arguably the slowest levelers pre-Revamp.

5. Personal choice; if you start before the Revamp you can try and scramble for some equips or books before it hits, but many Buccaneers are set for the Revamp and waiting. It would also help avoiding crowded leveling spots with everyone trying out the new characters.

6. %STR common isn't that bad, since Warriors/Cannon Shooters use it as well you'll have some competition there. Pirate %STR gear is uncommon(All Pirate gear is), although after the Revamp it will most likely change, currently it's rather uncommon and not wanted.

7. Dexless. 20 base Dex pre-Revamp(UA's would start at 4, regular Buccs get 20) will still allow you to equip a King Cent, a staple Knuckle until you can afford something better. By the time you can afford better Knuckles, you can easily afford the Dex to wear them. Pirate Training would also give you +30 Dex on top of the easy 100 Dex you can get from easy equips pre-Revamp, meaning you could equip Knuckles such as a Crusio, Equinox or Dragon Slash Claw without any trouble post-Revamp.

some quick questions:
1) do buccs benefit alot out of this revamp?
2) are they good unfunded? like will I do fine without alot of funds?
3) do they waste alot of post?
4) are they a pain to level like corsairs?
5) and is it a good Idea to start one this week and try to see what its like before revamp and then get hit with a awesome looking revamp?
6) are pirate equips, and str% equips easy to find in bera?
7) should I stay dexless? or cap my dex at a certain point?

[quote=EatNow][url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixi16sKIUrc]Zakum solo[/url] --- fixed

Last zak solo already? Revamp is still an entire week away though o.o[/quote]
I czak i dont zak =[

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixi16sKIUrc]Zakum solo[/url] --- fixed

Last zak solo already? Revamp is still an entire week away though o.o

[quote=KeVouOwnS]http://i45.tinypic.com/2ntyeip.jpg[/quote]

was that... a white abr i saw in that pic...
+1 for that white abr...

[quote=Cosmos]Your equips must be scrolled with a lot of attack TELL ME [/quote]
http://i45.tinypic.com/2ntyeip.jpg

Nicely done!

Your equips must be scrolled with a lot of attack TELL ME

@RealMagic3 40%
@cabcur that pill is 120ATT, I used it to recreate the Dice 5 effect, since I hit the same when its dice 5. I have 40% boss, I have a 51k range clean.
@Terminadir 166ATT knuckler, and yes my equipes are scrolled for Attack

[quote=darktransit]What equips do you use? O: epic btw [/quote]
Full empress set, I dont use any Attack mask or those 20att+ earrings.
I have 17% STR in this video