Need your opinion on my Formation PLEASE.

[redrian]

:lak::bst::exo:
:art::can::inv:
:mnk::ora::malehero:

or

:lak::bst::vik:
:art::can::inv:
:mnk::ora::malehero:

It's really tough to decide because with the first build, i can pressure the staffs with exo. On the other hand, i can use my viking to pressure their monks to use HG or awakening. Please help.

[Locksley]

why not taking out LK and have both viking and exo?

you can't exert any stun pressure w/o him.

[redrian]

So LK isn't important? Also, How long will my front line last like that? Just wondering.

[Cheesecake]

"Front line is only as strong as the weakest merc" or something similar as Locksley said on some other post. The weakest merc on your frontline determines for the most part, how strong you frontline is in PvP. Once one merc on the front dies, the more fragile mercs are vulnerable. Of course in PvE, this doesnt really apply cuz AI mobs are pretty stupid. All Lk does is tank, might as well take other mercs that can apply more pressure on your opponent.

[DoorKnob22]

Lets not forget the classic "a strong offense is a good defence". Because if you can take down one of their mercs first and take advantage of the momentum it can be a serious battle decider.

[redrian]

Wow thanks guys, you just opened my eyes :O

Never thought of that. Ill need to start saving up to buy perm merc rooms now lol. Thanks alot!! Really appreciate it.

[redrian]

I'm having new trouble with this formation:
:vik::bst::exo:
:inv::art::can:
:ora::mnk::malehero:

I can't seem to kill quick enough... since there's quite a few people with 60speed cast that can awaken every single turns...

so i was wondering if i should replace Arti for jani/ dark archer/ or prop.

Or instead of spending more money on the new mercs.. should i just go crazy with my weaps? Or changing arti would make a bigger difference.

[Locksley]

I'm having new trouble with this formation:
:vik::bst::exo:
:inv::art::can:
:ora::mnk::malehero:

I can't seem to kill quick enough... since there's quite a few people with 60speed cast that can awaken every single turns...

so i was wondering if i should replace Arti for jani/ dark archer/ or prop.

Or instead of spending more money on the new mercs.. should i just go crazy with my weaps? Or changing arti would make a bigger difference.

get jani+upgrade+gear would all make the difference. I just starting with the arty.

[redrian]

Would replacing ora for prop help? Prop is good for single dmg (to kill monk for example) since my cannons dont make that much dmg.. they just hit everywhere. Would that help my frontline, or weakened my frontlin by adding prop.

:vik::bst::exo:
:inv::art::can:
:pro::mnk::malehero:

[Locksley]

if you sub in prophet, take out arty for oracle. 3 ranged is typically enuff to exert stun pressure, but you'll most likely still need the occasional active healing

[redrian]

I just heard some real bad news today. Someone told me that a cannon main would be alot better for me since DMF can easily counter my Ravaging Melody. I just want to ask if this is true.. that having a cannon main on my current formation good?

I will have 3cannons and 1 gun if i do so.. please reply. I want to make sure im making the right decision before buying 70m amnesia bottle.

If i do turn to cannon main, mt formatoin would look a lil like this:

:exo::bst::vik:
(punisher):can::inv:
:malehero::mnk::ora:

OR, i could wait until lvl 112 where i can get hwarang, and switch to bow main.

:exo::bst::vik:
:inv::jan::malehero:
:ora::mnk:(Hwarang)

[Locksley]

I just heard some real bad news today. Someone told me that a cannon main would be alot better for me since DMF can easily counter my Ravaging Melody. I just want to ask if this is true.. that having a cannon main on my current formation good?

I will have 3cannons and 1 gun if i do so.. please reply. I want to make sure im making the right decision before buying 70m amnesia bottle.

If i do turn to cannon main, mt formatoin would look a lil like this:

:exo::bst::vik:
(punisher):can::inv:
:malehero::mnk::ora:

If your the relatively bad musiM who just spams ravaging, well sucks to be you, DMF does hard counter you. but RM is not the only thing you can do!

well cannonM can debuff like musiM, except by using deva shell instead of RM, but has better stun pressure and damage, but losing out on Melody of madness (which is very handy if used well).

your bowM positioning is bad, and ur dmg output would be screwed by warcry. the occasional princess user could typically cut the hybrid stun/snipe into either stun only or snipe only (depending on whether max gun signet or max bow signet).

[redrian]

for melody of madness, it says it only works for 1 merc when in pvp. Do you mind giving me an example on where it could probably be useful?

[Locksley]

examples

- oh shucks, I accidentally guarded the monk while on combo1! nvm, melody of madness the exo so I can awaken next turn! remember to have my own exo mana seal so the fella cannot remove it with monk HG.

- yes, I managed to put the monk on combo2+mana seal! now to MoM the main so no more stimulant! stun locked!

- oh look, I punched a hole in his formation but my archer is dead! nvm, lets MoM his monk and do combo1. next turn its a mana seal+combo2.

- dang oracle, STOP HEALING! *throws MoM on oracle*.

well there's more ofc, but just some ideas here. MoM can get particularly nasty towards end-game when some mercs are dead, and timer dot has come, if you pick the right victim.

[redrian]

Wow never thought it was that helpful... this is great! thanks locksley