Keebelf
10-17-2005, 03:47 AM
Hey there all. This is my first build write-up so bare with me! I love the Perma-Vamp. She is just as tough as the Demon, and sometimes just as easy to build up but you can't just stand back with her (at least not the way I make them!).
First off, the Turn Into Vampire (TIV) combo. You want to socket as MANY TIV runes as possable and turn them into a combo. When you first start, try to find an armor that has 4 sockets. That is about as high as you can get with armor and so, once you put your TIV runes into there you don't have to take them out again and lose any. If you are having problems finding a sword and sheild with 3 sockets, try a two handed staff or something with 4 sockets, again, so you can get the most out of your runes.
SKILLS-
Vampirism- Maxed to about 50....you will know when you don't need to add points onto this when you stop getting damage from sunlight while in vamp form. Vampirism does affect regeneration of Vamp skills but your items will include enough +xx to Vamperism to get it quite high.
Weapon Lore- Maxed for a bit. Until you know what weapon you truly want to stick with, this is your best all around bet.
Constitution- Put points on when you feel comfortable.
Agility- Same as Const., probably not as important
Disarming- chosen only because I couldn't think of any other skill to get. You can change this with a specific weapon lore (axe/sword...etc.) if you know what you want.
Trading- I usually only put points on Vamp. and Med. and save my 3rd point from lvls. 20-30 in order to get Trading up a little bit faster.
Axe Lore- Thanks to Lacrossed for the Faldarmar's Set. :D
With Trading, you can pretty much treat that like your TIV combo.....find things with sockets and +xx To All Skills and socket them and wear them when you are trading. To make it worth while, I will usually trade during the day at Bravemart and fight at night. Eventually, doing it like this, you will have a total of 3 "wardrobes" in you stash or on your person. Wardrobe 1: your regular wear. Wardrobe 2: TIV combo gear. Wardrobe 3: Trading gear. If you are just going to empty your inventory and not worry about trading, don't bother putting on your Trading wardrobe if you aren't going to "window shop".
ATTRIBUTES:
I think I mainly switched between Strength and Dexterity. Since I get too confused with the "every other one" theory, I will go every 5 points, put on Strength and then the next 5 put onto Dex.
COMBAT ARTS:
I am pretty simple. I use ATTACK, CLAW JUMP and MULTI-HIT. With the rise in Vamperism you can get your ATTACK and CLAW JUMP regeneration down to 1sec. Also, drink only a couple and socket the rest for the Life Leech opportunity. That will keep your Regen. time down as well.
ITEMS:
Keep an eye out for the Station's Set, those give +xx to TIV which is good to use for your TIV Combo wardrobe but not as your fighting wardrobe (as far as I know...I do not have a complete set of that yet.).
Also, keep an eye out that quite a few of rings and ammies and other vamp stuff has Life Stolen from YOU with each Hit stuff. Sometimes it is pretty high and it might hinder you more than help you if you aren't careful.
Check out my post about Quick Keying Your CAs. and it might help as well.
Critiscm is welcome but please be gentle! :p
First off, the Turn Into Vampire (TIV) combo. You want to socket as MANY TIV runes as possable and turn them into a combo. When you first start, try to find an armor that has 4 sockets. That is about as high as you can get with armor and so, once you put your TIV runes into there you don't have to take them out again and lose any. If you are having problems finding a sword and sheild with 3 sockets, try a two handed staff or something with 4 sockets, again, so you can get the most out of your runes.
SKILLS-
Vampirism- Maxed to about 50....you will know when you don't need to add points onto this when you stop getting damage from sunlight while in vamp form. Vampirism does affect regeneration of Vamp skills but your items will include enough +xx to Vamperism to get it quite high.
Weapon Lore- Maxed for a bit. Until you know what weapon you truly want to stick with, this is your best all around bet.
Constitution- Put points on when you feel comfortable.
Agility- Same as Const., probably not as important
Disarming- chosen only because I couldn't think of any other skill to get. You can change this with a specific weapon lore (axe/sword...etc.) if you know what you want.
Trading- I usually only put points on Vamp. and Med. and save my 3rd point from lvls. 20-30 in order to get Trading up a little bit faster.
Axe Lore- Thanks to Lacrossed for the Faldarmar's Set. :D
With Trading, you can pretty much treat that like your TIV combo.....find things with sockets and +xx To All Skills and socket them and wear them when you are trading. To make it worth while, I will usually trade during the day at Bravemart and fight at night. Eventually, doing it like this, you will have a total of 3 "wardrobes" in you stash or on your person. Wardrobe 1: your regular wear. Wardrobe 2: TIV combo gear. Wardrobe 3: Trading gear. If you are just going to empty your inventory and not worry about trading, don't bother putting on your Trading wardrobe if you aren't going to "window shop".
ATTRIBUTES:
I think I mainly switched between Strength and Dexterity. Since I get too confused with the "every other one" theory, I will go every 5 points, put on Strength and then the next 5 put onto Dex.
COMBAT ARTS:
I am pretty simple. I use ATTACK, CLAW JUMP and MULTI-HIT. With the rise in Vamperism you can get your ATTACK and CLAW JUMP regeneration down to 1sec. Also, drink only a couple and socket the rest for the Life Leech opportunity. That will keep your Regen. time down as well.
ITEMS:
Keep an eye out for the Station's Set, those give +xx to TIV which is good to use for your TIV Combo wardrobe but not as your fighting wardrobe (as far as I know...I do not have a complete set of that yet.).
Also, keep an eye out that quite a few of rings and ammies and other vamp stuff has Life Stolen from YOU with each Hit stuff. Sometimes it is pretty high and it might hinder you more than help you if you aren't careful.
Check out my post about Quick Keying Your CAs. and it might help as well.
Critiscm is welcome but please be gentle! :p