By Omg's decree: Matriarch Skuld, Shadow Knight
[highlight]Name[/highlight]
There are at least three different Skulds in Norse Mythology: a Norn, a Valkyrie, and a Princess (popular name no doubt as no Viking man could ever resist a girl named Skuld
). This girl is named after the half-Elven Princess Skuld, who was well versed in the dark arts being able to resurrect her slain berserker warriors in the midst of battle.
[highlight]Concept[/highlight]
The present build draws heavily from TopHatCat64’s Belladona and winmar’s Hypatia Shadow Knight Mat write-ups. A Shadow Knight is basically a ‘Passion’ Assassin with a skill point allocation strongly biased towards Shadow Disciplines that uses Zeal as a quick crushing blow and poison delivery method. The build is finished with a lot of spare skill points leaving a lot of room for customization. Equipment-wise the build is naturally melee oriented with less room for customization. For instance, using a 1-hander ‘Passion’ is a must, because it grants the main skill Zeal while taking advantage of the fact that Assassins are among the select few classes with the fastest 1-hand Zeal speed (4 fpa). Additionally, their block speed is only second to Paladins using Holy Shield. Berserk, on the other hand, is usually neglected by Shadow Knights, because their physical damage output isn’t so hot. However, Assassins have the second fastest 1-hand Berserk speed (8 fpa)*1 and this effectively makes them the uncontested top choice when it comes to build around both Zeal and Berserk from a 1-hander ‘Passion’. That said, and keeping true to the build theme, I’ve also tried to get a decent Berserk going. That meant using the hardest hitting 1-hander available coupled with a high level Burst of Speed, lots of Deadly Strike and off-weapon ED%, and a healthy strength investment. My final weapon choice was a Legendary Mallet, because it is the only 1-hander that belongs to the Hammer class (Hammers get +10% Stat Bonus damage from strength). Since she uses a shield, I’ve opted to follow an unusual max block semi-titan attribute point allocation.
Note: *1 = Amazons have the fastest 1-hand Berserk (7 fpa), however their awful block speed with swinging weapons completely ruins this advantage :/
[highlight]Stats[/highlight]
LCS
Note: *2 = using Burst of Speed
[highlight]Skills[/highlight]
Shadow Disciplines: 62
20 (26*3): Venom, Shadow Master
15 (21*3): Burst of Speed
1 (4): Claw Mastery, Psychic Hammer, Weapon Block, Cloak of Shadows, Fade, Shadow Warrior, Mind Blast
Traps: 32
20 (23): Death Sentry
7+ (10): Lightning Sentry
3 (6): Fire Blast
1 (4): Shock Web, Charged Bolt Sentry
Martial Arts: 0
0skills / Charges
23 Enchant
5 (11*3) Battle Command, Battle Orders
1 (4) Zeal, Berserk
Note: *3 = on switch
[highlight]Equipment[/highlight]
Weapon: ‘Passion’ Legendary Mallet +14% ED, +2 AR
Shield: Stormshield (Um)
Helm: Guillaume’s Face (40% ED/+5 Str)
Armor: ‘Fortitude’ AP
Belt: Verdungo 15/39
Gloves: Death Fist Sharskin Gloves
Boots: Gore Rider Myrmidon Greaves
Amulet: Highlord’s Wrath
Ring 1: Raven Frost 20/240
Ring 2: Bul-Kathos 5%
Switch: ‘CtA’ + ‘Spirit’
Prebuff: Demonlimb
Charms: dual mod focused on max damage, ar, life, resists (especially fire and poison), and fhr
[highlight]Mercenary[/highlight]: Mighty Vikhyat
Weapon: Ethereal Reaper’s Toll (Amn)
Helm: Guillaume’s Face (Um)
Armor: eBugged ‘Treachery’ Great Hauberk
[highlight]Build Summary[/highlight]
Skuld exceeded by far the best expectations I had for her during the planning stage: She revealed herself a thoroughly enjoyable, fast, safe, and versatile killer.
[highlight]Finds[/highlight]
4os 211% ED Gris Caddy, 12@ res/+12 max jool, +1 P&B /+3 max skiller, and a Lem rune
[highlight]Special Thanks[/highlight]
TopHatCat64 and winmar, both for build inspiration.
Thank you for reading
Cheers,
VoX Dei
[highlight]Matriarch Skuld[/highlight], Shadow Knight
[highlight]Name[/highlight]
There are at least three different Skulds in Norse Mythology: a Norn, a Valkyrie, and a Princess (popular name no doubt as no Viking man could ever resist a girl named Skuld
). This girl is named after the half-Elven Princess Skuld, who was well versed in the dark arts being able to resurrect her slain berserker warriors in the midst of battle. [highlight]Concept[/highlight]
The present build draws heavily from TopHatCat64’s Belladona and winmar’s Hypatia Shadow Knight Mat write-ups. A Shadow Knight is basically a ‘Passion’ Assassin with a skill point allocation strongly biased towards Shadow Disciplines that uses Zeal as a quick crushing blow and poison delivery method. The build is finished with a lot of spare skill points leaving a lot of room for customization. Equipment-wise the build is naturally melee oriented with less room for customization. For instance, using a 1-hander ‘Passion’ is a must, because it grants the main skill Zeal while taking advantage of the fact that Assassins are among the select few classes with the fastest 1-hand Zeal speed (4 fpa). Additionally, their block speed is only second to Paladins using Holy Shield. Berserk, on the other hand, is usually neglected by Shadow Knights, because their physical damage output isn’t so hot. However, Assassins have the second fastest 1-hand Berserk speed (8 fpa)*1 and this effectively makes them the uncontested top choice when it comes to build around both Zeal and Berserk from a 1-hander ‘Passion’. That said, and keeping true to the build theme, I’ve also tried to get a decent Berserk going. That meant using the hardest hitting 1-hander available coupled with a high level Burst of Speed, lots of Deadly Strike and off-weapon ED%, and a healthy strength investment. My final weapon choice was a Legendary Mallet, because it is the only 1-hander that belongs to the Hammer class (Hammers get +10% Stat Bonus damage from strength). Since she uses a shield, I’ve opted to follow an unusual max block semi-titan attribute point allocation.
Note: *1 = Amazons have the fastest 1-hand Berserk (7 fpa), however their awful block speed with swinging weapons completely ruins this advantage :/
[highlight]Stats[/highlight]
LCS
Code:
65% IAS[SIZE="1"][B]*2[/B][/SIZE] => 4 frames Zeal / 8 frames Berserk / 9 frames Death Sentry
lvl 4 Zeal => 5 Hits
61% Deadly Strike
57% Crushing Blow
10% Open Wounds
25% FCR => 14 frames Cloak of Shadows and Mind Blast
86% FHR => 4 frames Hit Recovery
30% FRW[SIZE="1"][B]*2[/B][/SIZE] => 9,44 yards per sec Run Speed
35% FBR => 3 frames Blocking Rate
75% Blocking
50% DRNote: *2 = using Burst of Speed
[highlight]Skills[/highlight]
Shadow Disciplines: 62
20 (26*3): Venom, Shadow Master
15 (21*3): Burst of Speed
1 (4): Claw Mastery, Psychic Hammer, Weapon Block, Cloak of Shadows, Fade, Shadow Warrior, Mind Blast
Traps: 32
20 (23): Death Sentry
7+ (10): Lightning Sentry
3 (6): Fire Blast
1 (4): Shock Web, Charged Bolt Sentry
Martial Arts: 0
0skills / Charges
23 Enchant
5 (11*3) Battle Command, Battle Orders
1 (4) Zeal, Berserk
Note: *3 = on switch
[highlight]Equipment[/highlight]
Weapon: ‘Passion’ Legendary Mallet +14% ED, +2 AR
Shield: Stormshield (Um)
Helm: Guillaume’s Face (40% ED/+5 Str)
Armor: ‘Fortitude’ AP
Belt: Verdungo 15/39
Gloves: Death Fist Sharskin Gloves
Boots: Gore Rider Myrmidon Greaves
Amulet: Highlord’s Wrath
Ring 1: Raven Frost 20/240
Ring 2: Bul-Kathos 5%
Switch: ‘CtA’ + ‘Spirit’
Prebuff: Demonlimb
Charms: dual mod focused on max damage, ar, life, resists (especially fire and poison), and fhr
[highlight]Mercenary[/highlight]: Mighty Vikhyat
Weapon: Ethereal Reaper’s Toll (Amn)
Helm: Guillaume’s Face (Um)
Armor: eBugged ‘Treachery’ Great Hauberk
[highlight]Build Summary[/highlight]
Skuld exceeded by far the best expectations I had for her during the planning stage: She revealed herself a thoroughly enjoyable, fast, safe, and versatile killer.
[highlight]Finds[/highlight]
4os 211% ED Gris Caddy, 12@ res/+12 max jool, +1 P&B /+3 max skiller, and a Lem rune
[highlight]Special Thanks[/highlight]
TopHatCat64 and winmar, both for build inspiration.
Thank you for reading
Cheers,
VoX Dei
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