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Sarin000

09-01-2006, 08:09 AM

<DIV> At 65 I'm trying to maximize my damage as best as possible. I have taken the Wis AA 4/4/4/8/0 and Str /6 and Int /2 My stats self buffed are Str: 409 Int:102 Agi: 190 Wis:144 Sta: 134 My attack is at 1154. Currently using Crown of X'haviz, the pristine forged reverent xegonite coat, a Mantle of Orate (though have a nice one at 67), Rezhirz's Bracers of the task, Dark League Gloves, exarchs clasp, Leggings of Silvershadow, and stygian chain boots. For my weapon I single wield the Bixie Blade (best 1 handed damage I can find on Butcherblock that isn't 50plat). I use a pristine tailored dragonhide bandolier for any long range, and to use my CA. I have a shadow imbued hex doll and the A fright imbued (both level 60 versions) in my charm slots. I have zorv's wristguards, a stoneheart bracelet, A vanadium band of STr (the original version) and plumptucket's ruby engagement ring, along with a platinum hammered sapphire hoop, and a necklace of might. I'm constantly using either the Mastercrafted Caustic potion or the hemotoxin for the level. Most of my CA's are Adept III a couple of masters and some Adept I's still (just ogt me a collection of spongy's though to upgrade) I use my CA's pretty wisely and double up as a reasonable spot (even linked via a macro) Is this a good place to be at 65? Thanks for the thuoghts </DIV>

FuzzBall

09-01-2006, 05:55 PM

<div></div><div></div><div></div>My guild loved me when I hit the end of the STR line, reduce recast timers by 50%, Tramatic Swipe. This is a HUGE raid bonus, especially for AE encounters and was the first thing that I headed to. Being a T2 dps, Im see myself there as being a utility to debuff for the T1 guys to do their stuff. A well played Brig can mean the difference between a raid working and not working, thats why Ive gone done STR first. Although, I would like some more AAs <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />Poisons, depending. Ive got a stack of Grandmasters Mental Breach, oh boy, I need that on some of the named epics. Your procing caustic poison isnt going to make a huge difference but compared to you running oop, I stick with that on named, usually the end of zone guy.Grandmasters Warblng ebb, wis / magicaly debuff - sometimes Ignorant Bliss depending on the dps required, fast or slow.Grandmasters Essence of turgur - again, a debuff, useful in a raid. Reduce attack speed 24%. Not sure if it stacks with shrouded blade but it sure helps.Thats the way I play my brig, others may not agree but thats the game <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />Ediited - STR also offers a reduce crit chances on target of 6.2% maxed (I think) - that helps the tanks.<div></div>Message Edited by FuzzBall on 09-01-2006 09:01 AM

The-Fourm-Pirate

09-01-2006, 11:21 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Sarin000 wrote: <DIV> At 65 I'm trying to maximize my damage as best as possible. I have taken the Wis AA 4/4/4/8/0 and Str /6 and Int /2 Dump INT line and 2 points of STR and get toporous strike to 4 so you can start working down STR line, best pure damage setup for raiding brigs is WIS 4/4/4/8/0 STR 4/4/4/8/8 and one point extra to do whatever you want with. My stats self buffed are Str: 409 Int:102 Agi: 190 Wis:144 Sta: 134 AGI is wayyy low, but I assume this is because you have no raid gear yet, STR is first priority though, once you have 510 STR start working on that AGI. Getting rid of that mantle of the orate will help. My attack is at 1154. Currently using Crown of X'haviz, the pristine forged reverent xegonite coat, a Mantle of Orate (though have a nice one at 67), Rezhirz's Bracers of the task, Dark League Gloves, exarchs clasp, Leggings of Silvershadow, and stygian chain boots. Replace leggings with the nemesis ones from labs first chance you get, same with the gloves. Both leggings and gloves are pretty easily attainable as early raid drops. Bracers you should shoot for relic on, and throw out that exarch's clasp and get FBSS, the 15% haste will help you more than the stats in the longrun. Once you get DT access and that uber bracelet you can toss out FBSS and get a stat belt. For my weapon I single wield the Bixie Blade (best 1 handed damage I can find on Butcherblock that isn't 50plat). I use a pristine tailored dragonhide bandolier for any long range, and to use my CA. I have a shadow imbued hex doll and the A fright imbued (both level 60 versions) in my charm slots. Get t7 hexdolls next chance you get, the fright one is especially useful for debuffing. Run Vaults of El'Arad as much as possible and try to get the blade of embers to drop, it's pretty much the best 1 group attainable 1h weapon with 66DR. I believe it drops on the rare spawn named in there which might make getting it problematic. I have zorv's wristguards, a stoneheart bracelet, A vanadium band of STr (the original version) Get 2 acryllia rings, as a Brigand you don't need resists so the huge boost in stats will help you, one STR and one AGI. They also have procs for dps and haste which rule. For bracelets, get the dragonscale one from PoA claymores and as far as raiding goes, do DT access and you get one of the best haste items in the game. and plumptucket's ruby engagement ring, along with a platinum hammered sapphire hoop, and a necklace of might. There are very few good Brigand ears so just go with whatever has the highest STR/INT/AGI, get Mark of the Awakened for neck, it is pickup raidable. I'm constantly using either the Mastercrafted Caustic potion or the hemotoxin for the level. Good, with AGI that low though you might want to consider a mental breach to keep your power up, but caustic is the best for DPS. If you're having power issues just toss up a mental breach and you pretty much never run out. Most of my CA's are Adept III a couple of masters and some Adept I's still (just ogt me a collection of spongy's though to upgrade) Good, master 1 and adept 3 are the most important pieces of gear other than your weapon. All adept 3 skills will make you teh win. I use my CA's pretty wisely and double up as a reasonable spot (even linked via a macro) Is this a good place to be at 65? It's about the same place I was except I had more T6 raid gear and higher stats, you just need to be sure to be all adept 3 at 70. Once you hit 70 you can start raiding. Thanks for the thuoghts </DIV> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> Message Edited by The-Fourm-Pirate on 09-01-2006 12:25 PM

Kriki

09-01-2006, 11:36 PM

This is some great information! I'm also an up and coming Brigand (just hit 66) and have been wondering what I need to focus on. I've linked to EQ2Players and my character below. If anyone sees anything glaring I'd appreciate the advice!http://eq2players.station.sony.com/en/pplayer.vm?characterId=363060111Thanks guys!<div></div>

The-Fourm-Pirate

09-02-2006, 03:34 AM

<DIV>Only thing that's glaring there is the Azurite, Acryllia is very cheap (at least on my server) and has a large boost in stats over azurite. Keep FBSS, replace the Azurite with Acryllia except the neck, go for MoA with the neck (quest starts from a Droag on dreadnever isle in bonemire, you can't equip it until 70 but it's never too early to start that quest) and work on the claymores for some of that awesome gear they start giving once you get into PoA. Getting the claymores done while you level is a really good idea, because if you don't you have to waste a lot of xp and AA that they give which is what I did unfortunately :/. Also, start working on Deathtoll access if you havn't, get it to the raid part at least. Deathtoll access gives you the best Brigand bracelet there is, you can wear it with the one from claymores that has +30 to ALL stats and +7 defense.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>As for weapons, if you're planning on sticking with DW I suggest you try to get Dirk of Negativity and Grinning Dirk of Horror. They are uncommon/rare drops on the first nameds in HoS/Lyceum (well, shadowy might be 2nd depending on how you pull). DWing is a very viable option as long as you max out Avast Ye and Blackguard's Luck. A more immediate upgrade though, would be to replace Koturah's Fang with Grizzfazzle's Dirk, as Grizzfazzle's has a higher DR if I remember correctly.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Again, shoot for all adept 3/master 1 and use mastercrafted poisons during raids, I use handcrafted when grouping because I do so much DPS that most of the stuff (other than Nizara) is dead before my poison starts giving me any signifigant dps boost. Another good idea is using stat potions, until you are STR capped that +50 STR is really great, and they're cheap as hell because you can just use handcrafted for the same effect as mastercrafted. Once you statcap you could switch to critical hit potions.</DIV>

Sarin000

09-02-2006, 05:32 AM

Thanks for all the great info Forum Pirate. I do have a question for you though. I was under the impression that AGI is not nearly as useful as Str and INT to a briggy, because in theory we shuoldbe be getting hit in battle, and although it's nice to have a big power pool to pull from, the mental breach usually takes care of that. Can you explain to me why I'd want a higher Agi? Thanks again<img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

The-Fourm-Pirate

09-02-2006, 08:32 AM

<DIV>AGI increases a scout's power pool which is absolutley essential for some of the longer fights. As far as INT goes, I find it only marginally more useful than AGI, on my lab parse tonight poisons and procs accounted for only 8% of my DPS on Vyemm, and I topped the parse, compared to 35% pure slashing and 47% from combat arts. Compared to the CAs I wouldn't have been able to use without the large mana pool I had from capped out AGI I think it is a reasonable tradeoff. The AGI allows for more DPS in the longrun because it allows you to use a damage poison rather than mental breach.</DIV> Message Edited by The-Fourm-Pirate on 09-01-2006 09:37 PM