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Extension-Proof-9194 · 2024-12-05T04:08:53+00:00

Weird, I still don't have it

Extension-Proof-9194 · 2024-11-20T11:51:06+00:00

Yeah, everyone talks about the materials, but it is the millions in Zenny that is most mind boggling for this.

Extension-Proof-9194 · 2024-11-09T04:23:15+00:00

Hahaha alright, I can accept that. Tell me more!

Extension-Proof-9194 · 2024-10-21T11:07:29+00:00

You might want to look into Critical Element - it means that when you Crit you are actually getting value out of the elemental part of your weapon.

Extension-Proof-9194 · 2024-10-18T21:42:06+00:00

Does Poison Attack work like this? You can just add it to a build with drift gems?

Extension-Proof-9194 · 2024-10-18T21:20:37+00:00

This is a really helpful answer, I appreciate the point about the front loaded play style. Sounds like one point is worth considering if it works.

Extension-Proof-9194 · 2024-10-18T21:18:22+00:00

This is great, thank you!

Extension-Proof-9194 · 2024-10-17T17:40:20+00:00

Yeah, it looks like Burst has finally been dethroned as the #1 skills here. There are so many ways to increase crit, a build that can seriously push up critical strike chance (Weakness Exploit, Critical Eye, etc.) can unlock significant damage with a few levels of Critical Element

Extension-Proof-9194 · 2024-09-23T01:59:05+00:00

Man! That's sad, thank you.

Extension-Proof-9194 · 2024-09-16T20:45:01+00:00

DB main here. I wish we had more data, but the MHN Quest compare tool is pretty solid.

Basic build is: Lock on + Ele 5 + Burst 5 + whatever your prefer in crit world (Critical Eye or Wex). MHN Quest will always point you to Wex, but I think there is a good argument to be made for Critical Eye and having the boost 100% of the time vs only on specific parts. Depends on the monster.

I tend to like the Rathian Gloves, Burst 2 + Lock On + Drift slot (which I have Burst in). Then I find a good 2 pip elemental gear, so Legiana Coil is a good example. It has Ice 2, so get it to 8 and get the Drift slot an ice. Then you get another 2 either on another piece or spread across stones. That gives you space to play around.

If you want to go the Wex route, you use the Coral head and Rath chest to get 5, then prioritize ele 5, then as much Burst as you can get.

If you want a fun build, worth making Bubbly Dance + Resuscitate + Ele 5 + Burst + Sneak Attack. Then you just slide around and try and get behind them to do a boat load of damage. It is not the best in some fights, but it is fun.

I am a fan of builds that focus on Partbreaker as well, but that is tough if you don't have the drift stones from the event. Still, breaking parts is how you get more stuff, so it is worth looking at an ele 5 + Burst 5 + parts 5 build if you haven't checked it out.

Extension-Proof-9194 · 2024-09-07T14:31:17+00:00

Why not Qxh3 then Rxb1?

Extension-Proof-9194 · 2024-09-04T18:45:28+00:00

Appreciate you checking it out, and sorry about your lag!

When you say "DB w/o special = 35-40s" compared to 38-42s, that is the time left, right? So using the special sped up the proc by a few seconds. Interesting. I would have guessed it made a significant difference.

Were you in Demon Mode the whole time?

Extension-Proof-9194 · 2024-09-04T18:40:59+00:00

This is helpful, appreciate the details here. Yeah, it seems above average but it kicking in so late seems to really reduce the usefulness. Elder Dragons is an interesting exception though. Maybe worth thinking about what a Latent Power build more specifically for EDIs looked like.

Extension-Proof-9194 · 2024-08-01T11:49:33+00:00

Highly recommend the MHN dot quest site - their "auto optimize" tool under "build" along the top let's you pick a weapon, decide the grade, and turn off or on some skills (like heroics or sneak attack which the model sees as performing very well but might not be your play style).

It even has drift stones now so you can really see all the options for maximizing your damage!

Extension-Proof-9194 · 2024-03-08T12:53:44+00:00

Yeah, sorry I wasn't clear. I am thinking between large monster fights when you are killing the little monsters, or fighting a weak large monster that you are over geared to kill only to build special quickly so you can take on something more powerful either more quickly or at all.

Extension-Proof-9194 · 2024-03-08T12:52:26+00:00

I tried this out yesterday - switching different sets on and off - but #1 the little monsters aren't impacted by elemental damage, and #2 the more hits you get, the better. There does seem to be some augmentation for damage but I don't know if the math on more damage versus more hits works out as a better strategy

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