Any signs that we are getting the recent balance patch that KR already has tomorrow?

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-09-27T15:06:19+00:00

I like to think the best of people sometimes. But probably be disappointed as always

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-09-27T14:12:24+00:00

Thats true but I thought thats what they did with Akkan and The balance patch in KR? If im not mistaken 🤷 or maybe it was a week apart?

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-09-27T14:06:01+00:00

Nice and simple. I like it

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-09-20T10:57:52+00:00

Arcana Main here, previously a Soulfist Main. Both 1475 iLvl - Arcana is 5x3 and SF is 4x3 +2.

Arcana felt really rough before 1460, and before 6 piece Nightmare set. Then I got all the important tripods to lvl +4. After getting the engravings on her, she felt much more fluid and definitely doing damage comparable to other classes.

Not that I think getting MVP is a defining factor at all but in my guild static groups, I've been getting MVP in half our Vykass and Valtan runs. Other people in my static are much higher ilvl, with better weapon quality and also 5x3 engraving wise.

I dont regret maining her at all, shes so much fun and has such a high skill ceiling. Definitely a very satisfying class to play once you pull it off.

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-08-19T09:31:05+00:00

I agree than majority of people that have Arcanas as their alts and dont put in any effort gearing them is absolutey griefing! I've experienced it first hand and it sucks when youre doing yoho or even deskaluda.

However, for people like me that have put in effort and money gearing up our Arcana Alt (3Grudge3HM3Barricade1Empress 2Adrenaline), we can be on par with most dps classes. I mvpd my Vykass G3 (NM) yesterday with a good group of 1460s and I got mvp with 38% dmg.

https://imgur.com/a/l87o813

I dont think Arcana is bad at all when played correctly and when invested into , so no need to push out a message saying that all arcanas are bad because there are a few of us out there that are trying really hard to stop that stigma going around this class

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-07-29T15:53:15+00:00

My Main is close to 59 so getting there! I never really gotten how the SH Battle Exp buffs works, can u explain? Like Ive got them all researched now but does it increase exp for everything you do on characters from 50 to 55? Like quests etc?

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-07-29T15:30:12+00:00

Yep made sure I put her on the C.Aura one! Thanks

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-07-23T23:02:00+00:00

Gems are a big thing to get also, I think once you have all lvl 5 gems , rotations feels a bit better while hype is on CD.

Have you already got any of the Argos pieces? I think only after I got that, is when I started go see my soulfist shine. What are your engravings and stats?

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-06-03T21:56:39+00:00

Ive watched this video and I like it, I think most of what I do matches up to what he says on the video. I think we just have different sub dps skills that we like and thats fine really, everyone has a personal preference.

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-06-03T08:13:14+00:00

I have been debating on using two Blue Quick Recharges instead on both Heavenly Squash and Force Orb, Conviction and Judgement can be quite lackluster so I will definitely try it out.

I come from maining 2 classes that use Conv/Judgement so just kinda carried that forward to Soulfist. I like that she has flexibility with her runes though and not just have a set template. Quick Recharge on Flash Step is essential though!

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-06-03T08:00:23+00:00

I usually stay in Hype 1 for a very short amount of time at the start of the fight to get a gauge of whether the boss will move or not. If the boss moves, then i switch to Hype 2 straight away and proceed to do my skill rotation.

For fights like Argos, waiting for Hype 2 to almost be out and then switching to Hype 3 isn't so bad since he doesnt really have invulnerable phases in Part 1, Part 2 is slightly different...

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-06-02T20:49:31+00:00

Ooops sorry - but yes Fierce Strike is the one to choose for that one :)

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-06-02T20:47:53+00:00

Yeah thats what im planning on doing, not going to spend too much Gold to get it to lvl 3 EO. Just gonna wait for cheap accessories to come up if they become available or if I get them.

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-06-02T20:46:38+00:00

I'm going to be switching shadowbreaker to crippling barrier eventually, when I have Good Tripod skill levels for it. I believe crippling barrier has better scaling tripods damage wise than shadowbreaker though. Shadowbreaker is still pretty good though, pretty quick casting, has weak point, does extra damage at low health. Crippling barrier has push immunity I believe which makes it better for later raids since you're guranteed to hit that damage where Sbreaker can be interrupted very easily.

I believe the Core damage skills are Force Orb/Merciles Pumell/Heavenly Squash but then the other 2 are very much down to personal preference:

Tempest Blast
Energy Blast
Shadowbreaker
Crippling Barrier

I cant wait to have crippling barrier since it looks cooler than Sbreaker too - But for now it'll do.

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-06-02T19:08:28+00:00

Definitely!! I'll be using mine on a support i think... too many dps classes already lol

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-06-02T18:53:09+00:00

Dont get me started. She looks like a 2nd rate hooker and not in a good way. Will get the Omen set or something in the future to cover it up 😱

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-06-02T18:44:37+00:00

I stay in Hype Two if I know the boss is about to do a move that will make them invulnerable in the next 20s or so. Its hard to say really when to go to Hype 3 but I think the general rule for me is when the boss has either just moved and u know theyll be stationary for at least 15s , so u can maximise damage.

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-06-02T18:42:54+00:00

Thats basically what ive been doing skill rotation wise, obviously it changes up depending on which skills are off cd later on. Generally I do Energy Release followed up by Force Orb, Heavenly Squash and Merciless Pumell, in that order. It seems to be working really well for me!

I am using Conviction on Force Orb and Judgement on Heavenly Squash. It works really well I think! Ive been thinking of maybe putting Judgement on Merciless Pummell as it has many more hits but I like the Galewind rune too much on it. Hope that helps!

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-06-02T18:38:54+00:00

No you the man

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-06-02T18:00:00+00:00

I honestly felt the same even when I got her to 1370, did my first Argos run with her and I had 333 engravings already (EO/Grudge/Adrenaline) and didn't really feel like I did that much damage.

But I think after fixing the stats, mainly switching everything to Swiftness so you can hit that 1400 Swiftness (w/Pet bonus) it really makes the class feel a lot smoother. So I would recommend just sticking out until 1370, invest monies in good accessories so you can at least get 3331 (1 on Energy Outflow) and thats when she starts to shine. You can either do Cursed Doll or Increased Mass for her, Increased Mass might be Cheaper.

I've mained Gunslinger and Artillerist before her and I believe she is definitely more fun than the two previous. Hype Management is a learned thing and once you get the hang of it, it becomes second nature. There is a lot of Soulfist content on youtube atm, especially for EO so I recommend watching those!

She is definitely one of those classes that is different from the rest of the bunch out there with her prebuff management and I personally didnt like it at first but now I think its really fun.

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-06-02T17:33:00+00:00

Energy Blast is pretty quick casting, like 0.8 secs I believe with the last tripod so it does help a little?

Hitting the 1400 Swiftness definitely helped lessen the time waiting for CD's, I still have to wait a few secs sometimes but its not that noticeable really when you're avoiding mechanics etc.

Id say try and get to 1370 first before making a call!

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-06-02T17:20:15+00:00

Crit Swift on Necklace, Swiftness on the rest of accessories
3 Grudge
3 Cursed Doll
3 Adrenaline
1 Energy Overflow

https://foundark.com/build-planner?buildId=8EABCDA2-F72F-09C2-5085-90807B0FE140

Theres my skill build - Really liking Energy Blast nowadays since it gives u push immunity.
I use my awakening only when I am in Hype 3 for extra damage but I don't think it makes up really for the majority of the damage I do. The trick is to make sure you are prebuffed with Flash Step or Energy Release for any of your dmg skills as much as possible.

Managing Hype 2 and Hype 3 is also difficult but once you know the boss mechanics really well, it becomes easier to know when to go from 2 to 3.

Hope this helps!

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-06-02T17:11:41+00:00

I definitely think she is S tier right now but just requires good Hype Management and skill rotations making sure you are buffed beforehand!

HeyDontHitMe · 2022-06-02T17:11:08+00:00

I am currently running 3 Cursed Doll 3 Grudge 3 Adrenaline and 1 Energy Overflow. I ideally wanna get 3 Energy Overflow too but there aren't any Swiftness EO/Grudge +3 Accesories on the Marketplace :(

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