| Convince me the broadsword (Glaive) is a decent weapon. | |
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Peabody Ticklepants * *
Posts : 17 Join date : 2010-04-07 Location : My spoon is too big.
| Subject: Convince me the broadsword (Glaive) is a decent weapon. Sat 15 May 2010, 17:31 | |
| I think they've improved it, but it was so pathetically worthless in the original that can't bring myself to select it when given the option. I know in combination with a shield and counter it can be absolutely devastating, but I think you can substitue most any weapon in that combo with an equally gratifying result. However, I do fear that my aversion to it is preventing me from getting counter/shields in future levels. So I put it to the masses. Is the Glaive worth having? | |
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maxuris * * * * * * * * *
Posts : 556 Join date : 2010-01-07 Age : 34 Location : Greece
| Subject: Re: Convince me the broadsword (Glaive) is a decent weapon. Sat 15 May 2010, 17:41 | |
| Its a 'needed' weapong for the low lvls imo ... In higher than 10 lvl given that the brute has some decent weapons i wouldnt go for it ... | |
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Peabody Ticklepants * *
Posts : 17 Join date : 2010-04-07 Location : My spoon is too big.
| Subject: Re: Convince me the broadsword (Glaive) is a decent weapon. Sat 15 May 2010, 19:32 | |
| Maybe, but in my experience with the original, simply owning it made the brute less effective in higher levels. If I take it at a low level and then get a few better weapons later, having the sword would just be an impediment. I've lost more than a few fights because my brute decided the sword would be a better choice than say, the whip or the flail.
But it does seem to be improved a little (though still IMO a very weak weapon). The only reason I would take it is if it lead down the path to a shield and counter skill which is one of the more deadly combinations in the game. Anyone know if it is more likely to get that combo if I pick up a sword earlier? | |
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Stsin * * * * * * * * *
Posts : 889 Join date : 2009-07-18
| Subject: Re: Convince me the broadsword (Glaive) is a decent weapon. Sat 15 May 2010, 19:49 | |
| I doubt having the sword or any other weapon improves chance for a shield and contre. But I really like the sword with a shield. So I choose it hoping for a shield and contre combo. It's damage improves with Master of Arms, as we now know that it's not many weapons that do.
The sword has a low to hit rate; but it helps well with sixth sense, contre, and pugnacious. A good all around weapon and think it's better than many others. Atleast it's one of the better common weapons. | |
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puppywhirl * * * * * * *
Posts : 271 Join date : 2009-12-24 Age : 33 Location : Sweden
| Subject: Re: Convince me the broadsword (Glaive) is a decent weapon. Sun 16 May 2010, 17:02 | |
| - Stsin wrote:
- I doubt having the sword or any other weapon improves chance for a shield and contre. But I really like the sword with a shield. So I choose it hoping for a shield and contre combo. It's damage improves with Master of Arms, as we now know that it's not many weapons that do.
The sword has a low to hit rate; but it helps well with sixth sense, contre, and pugnacious. A good all around weapon and think it's better than many others. Atleast it's one of the better common weapons. From what I've seen, glaive has a decent blockrate of its own. I always take it with my contre brutes atleast. | |
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Teethymo * * * * * * * * * *
Posts : 1123 Join date : 2009-10-23
| Subject: Re: Convince me the broadsword (Glaive) is a decent weapon. Mon 17 May 2010, 13:27 | |
| It definitely has a decent block rate of its own, as does the scimitar. Therefore it's a good weapon for contre and good for shield, and especially good with both. It also gets a good boost with master of arms and in rare instances you can hit twice with it, with high agility.
No, it's not a good weapon, but it depends on what else your brute has. If your brute is essentially defensive, this is a good addition. If your brute is based on inflicting lots of damage, then skip it. Problem is, it usually shows up at level 2-3 before you really know what sort of brute you're going to be. | |
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Rico Forum Mod
Posts : 2620 Join date : 2009-10-28 Age : 39 Location : Germany
| Subject: Re: Convince me the broadsword (Glaive) is a decent weapon. Mon 17 May 2010, 14:05 | |
| not only Master of arms, but also Material Arts. of course MA has effect on your Strength but if you have both M-Of-Armes and M-Arts the Glaive is as deadly as (Mornig star + Strong Arm) and Shield will complete the its maximum Power which you can get from Glaive
http://labrute.muxxu.com/fight/24178523?chk=9559 | |
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aimless628 * * * * * *
Posts : 100 Join date : 2010-05-03 Age : 30
| Subject: Re: Convince me the broadsword (Glaive) is a decent weapon. Thu 10 Feb 2011, 09:26 | |
| http://labrute.muxxu.com/fight/143389159?chk=5528
nuff said | |
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