A few FAQ's from a rookie Beserker

[ExtremeFaji]

<div></div>Hi all: I read the sticky above, but I have what I'm sure are some questions you've all heard before but I'm hoping you can answer for me.: 1.) Is there a general consensus about whether to dual wield or use a shield? 2.) Is it worth it to get a bow/arrows and develop that skill? 3.) Should one rotate a variety of weapons to keep skills up? 4.) When choosing specialized skills (Levels 10, 20, 30...) are there any that are considered must haves? At level 10 I chose the Adept 2 kick because I assumed that interrupting casting could come in very handy. 5.) How does one go beserk and what are the effects of being in a beserk state? Maybe we can start a Beserker FAQ sticky? Thanks!! <div></div><p>Message Edited by ExtremeFajita on <span class=date_text>07-06-2005</span> <span class=time_text>06:31 AM</span>

[Khal]

<DIV>1.) Is there a general consensus about whether to dual wield or use a shield?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>DW is not a great idea when tanking, you will get reposted on alot more.  Shield or 2 hander is a better idea. </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><BR>2.) Is it worth it to get a bow/arrows and develop that skill?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Yes, buy crap arrows, use it to pull while MTing, skill goes up fast</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><BR>3.) Should one rotate a variety of weapons to keep skills up?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Yes, level at least 2 weapon types, as high end mobs will always be immune to one damage type.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><BR>4.) When choosing specialized skills (Levels 10, 20, 30...) are there any that are considered must haves? At level 10 I chose the Adept 2 kick because I assumed that interrupting casting could come in very handy.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I can't comment too well on these, while I was leveling to 50 these were broken and the last trait I got was at 18 and none again till weeks after i was level 50.  I do use darkmoores protective advance, the level 40 one.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><BR>5.) How does one go beserk and what are the effects of being in a beserk state?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Raises your dps by 5% and gives you a certain amount of haste, depending on the type of berserk.  There is no longer any defensive penalty.  (Even when there was it was very small).  </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Fast weapons are not a good idea for a berserker.  We are the most hasted class and you will hit a weapon speed cap too easily, wasting haste.  If DW use 1.8s at the very least, higher if u can find, or use a 2 hander.  Use shield of course if you are tanking and really taking a beating</DIV>

[PerinSto]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Khalad wrote:<BR> <DIV><BR>3.) Should one rotate a variety of weapons to keep skills up?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Yes, level at least 2 weapon types, as high end mobs will always be immune to one damage type.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P>I would suggest keeping all 3 levels up.  Its easy enough to have one type of one hander, another type of two hander and maybe a duel wield of the 3rd kind.  When you ding, switch weapons around and max out all the skills.  It won't take long and could help you down the road.</P> <P>Otherwise, when you get a Piercing weapon like the Serated Bone Dirk you might find that your piercing skill is 40/225....  :smileysurprised:</P>

[Strewth]

On the raising weapon skill, I used pierce for maybe a level or two at 20 something, then never used it again till 50, took me two hours total to go from 100 to 250 skill spanking everything I could find in Thundering Steps (all grey at 50 of course, don't use arts as things just die too fast), thus it is a non issue (takes that long to get a group now a days). My bow skill raised at my level from just pulling, weapon speed info is spot on, get the slowest thing you can find at higher levels, I don't even carry dual weild, havent since my late 30's as with most MMO's tanks and 2 hander DPS is astonishing, weapons with procs are very nice, but far from manditory. What is just as important is armour, mitigation is king, makes a big differnece on tough mobs, at lower levels the armour quest stuff is very good, then it's have a look at what other tanks are wearing and you'll get a good indication of what's out there and dropping. <div></div>

[CyberChrist6]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P><BR><BR>1.) Is there a general consensus about whether to dual wield or use a shield?</P> <P>I love Dual Wielding especially solo. get some imbued weapons, get zerky and create carnage. Also having a Slash and a Crush equipped keeps yopur stats up. Heck I even play around with a pierce in my off-hand at times. When tanking a sheild can help but if you have imbued Armor and a good healer I still say DW for the sheer DPS. Kinda taks some experimenting to see how much your getting wacked. Heck I carry a whole aresenal of weaps in my bag-o-tricks.<BR></P></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>

[Ethelwo]

<P>L50 Berserker Here:</P> <P>Maxed skills are ranged, crush, pierce, slash. I have a 10 slot bag I carry on me at all times with shields and weapons of all types. I am always ready for any fight at any time. I duel wield, I two hand, I onehand with a shield when needed and my pristine imbued cedar bow in always on. I use the short bow for better stats and iron arrows. I do use Fulginate arrows on occasion for more damage. Just remember the damage rating of your bow is a very large portion of the damage you get when you use ranged. Arrow types help, but arrows have no damage rating.</P> <P>Berserkers are warriors and as such should max out every damage skill they have.</P>

[Pnaxx]

<P> Well, i guess we should all throw out our PGT's since they are useless DW's.:smileytongue:</P> <P>I use a the PGT and a crushing and slashing as the other DW to keep up my stats..though i dont play at the moment.</P>