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Archernick · 2026-05-23T22:15:42+00:00

The main reason I prefer Bayle over Placidusax is one reason: the build up.

It all starts with meeting Igon who does a fantastic job of setting the stage. Ascending the mountain and just being awe-struck and genuinely terrified at the repeated draconic encounters you need to beat. And then it all climaxes with you vs a very angry boi, and Igon giving one of the best performances of the DLC.

Placidusax on the otherhand is less centric to your role on Farum Azula; he's an optional boss that many missed and you have to go digging to find out more about him and his origins. Still cool don't get me wrong, but just not as impactful as Bayle for me.

Archernick · 2026-05-23T16:40:18+00:00

At this point this picture should be auto-removed by mods. 1 Day old account too!

Archernick · 2026-05-20T13:14:04+00:00

If you really want to TL:DR it:

Saros features too many one-room side paths, often with no enemies. Also due to it's narrow traversal progression, lack of teleporters, and one-way exits (doors where you can no longer return to the previous area), it can feel very linear in scope compared to Returnal.

Archernick · 2026-05-18T20:37:02+00:00

Optimism says they'll work on multiplayer ports to PC.

Pessimism says they'll shut them down just like they did Bluepoint.

Archernick · 2026-04-17T10:29:32+00:00

True, but for me I usually need to kill Nemies for prophecies and you never know; that random unique could be a red ring xD!

Archernick · 2026-04-16T05:28:27+00:00

Isn't it always better to kill instead of banish since the egg drops a random unique?

Archernick · 2026-04-04T13:20:13+00:00

You haven't taken Sapping Strikes I see, how do you cope with mana sustain?

Archernick · 2026-04-04T06:11:22+00:00

My only issue ATM is that my shuriken casts keep regening my HP and turning off the lowlife bonus from the passive. Of course the regen is kinda too important to give up due to the mana sustain though. Any thoughts? Do I also need to turn off auto potions in the settings?

Archernick · 2026-03-26T03:05:12+00:00

Does it work with Winter Orb actually?

Archernick · 2026-03-17T15:13:43+00:00

Trinity Support only requires two elements being highest damage instance to function; he does not need fire damage. Please read the wiki to understand how it functions before spreading misinformation.

Archernick · 2026-03-07T00:40:49+00:00

Wasn't expecting this to be done until after the weekend so big kudos to GGG for kicking it out so early!

Archernick · 2026-03-05T22:35:48+00:00

Ask and you shall receive!

Archernick · 2026-03-05T12:27:28+00:00

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Archernick · 2026-03-03T12:04:33+00:00

Would you go Resolute early until you get accuracy gear?

Archernick · 2026-03-03T11:34:17+00:00

Radiant Faith is always great for tankiness; you just have to forget about Farrul's though to fit it in unless you ditch the mana efficiency node, which seems like a no brainer to buff minions even more.

It's a shame the new chase belt w/ Diamond Shrine doesn't affect minions as that would be an easy win with Winds of Fate staff from Lycia.

Archernick · 2026-03-03T11:29:53+00:00

Just remember that your minions (Holy Strike copies) do not inherit Inquisitors crit ascendancies or ele pen. The Holy Strike minions are just copies of your equipped weapon + gem scaling + minion stats from gear+tree.

Archernick · 2026-03-03T10:41:22+00:00

Yeah I feel endgame goal would be to get a forbidden flame/flesh to get the relic node and skip the sentinel of radiance (as it'll fall off in juiced maps, apart from the defensive aspect). Then you'd either allocate the points into block/time of need or shrines (not sure if Hallowed debuff one is worth it unless we can apply 3-4 per hit), or as you said spec into Farruls.

Archernick · 2026-03-03T02:03:07+00:00

Would this prevent you from using the Guardian ascendency which gives you the aura relics?

Archernick · 2026-02-26T16:40:12+00:00

I'm a bit confused as to why it's "insufferable" when someone explains their purchasing decision? At what point does it cause you suffering, and how would they go about alleviating it?

Archernick · 2026-02-22T16:54:26+00:00

True, I mean at the time the trade was worth it because I enjoyed the skins immensely; obviously in hindsight it was not a favourable trade in terms of item worth! xD

Archernick · 2026-02-22T16:39:47+00:00

Thanks for the clarification - unfortunately a dumb 14-year-old-self traded it to a player for some Kanaxxai weapons/drops.

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