I/l vs. BaM
I know a lot of people would go for BaM straight away but I just think that I/Ls are able to dish out more damage with the same equips because of all the damage increases from Infinity, Arcane Aim, Element Amplification and Storm Magic. Also the fact that I/Ls can ignore elemental resistance makes them seem a lot stronger than BaMs. A lower range doesn't matter to me (as adventurers have naturally low ranges, I know), as long as the damage's there.
I know that BaMs are higher up on the DPS charts but the chart assumes the monster has 0% resistance and therefore I don't find it too accurate (since elemental resistance can't be gotten rid of in a BaM's case). Furthermore, post-RED I think I/Ls might even be higher?
I know BaMs have better survivability but I was wondering in the long run (after RED revamp) which one should I play? I have a lot of funding.
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[quote=EMSfreeze]you know this chart is not up to date right? RED is not in it[/quote]
You do know that RED so far is only for adventurers? We have yet to see what's in store for any other classes.
[quote=TacklingBeast]http://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?t=62432
i regretted making a i/l mage hitting 2k at lvl 65 but i guess there fun.[/quote]
you know this chart is not up to date right? RED is not in it
Play a Battle Mage, you will [b]not[/b] regret it.
http://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?t=62432
i regretted making a i/l mage hitting 2k at lvl 65 but i guess there fun.
In terms of damage, the ignoring monster resistance gives I/Ls the edge against monsters with high resistance. IMO, even with BKB, I find that BaMs take more funding to hit the same damage as an I/L.
lawl @Cystom
level 69 xD
[quote=Cystom]I was under the impression that the job balancing counted as the "revamp" for BaMs...[/quote]
No. Same thing happened right before tempest (If I remember correctly, or around that time).
BaMs had a small update right before tempest, then they got a revamp with tempest.
I'm guessing it'd be the same with RED. They gave BaM a small revamp along with the other resistance classes, and now they're out with the RED update, starting with adventurers. I'm assuming resistance and the other classes will come next.
@CashNow : Whatever floats your boat.
I was under the impression that the job balancing counted as the "revamp" for BaMs...
Technically, I'm sure JT's considered all skills and passive and all the possible outcomes in his charts. So his charts are somewhat accurate.
Be aware though, Battle Mages ARE weaker than I/L, at least until they reach 170, when they get Battleking bar (sweeping staff).
As for post-RED, it still too soon, since the only ones who have been revamped in RED yet are Adventurers, and we have no way of knowing what'll happen to BaMs in their own ''RED'' update.
I'd choose whichever suits your needs. Want to let some trigger happy lightning flow from the tip of your fingers, bringing destruction to everything in your path, but be a bit more fragile? Or would you rather smack everything silly up close with a giant staff?
Imho, that's the only real choice here.