SS weapon questions

[Ice Dragon]

The hit equations can be approximated to 2*[Hit]^2 for [Hit] < 50%, 1 - 2*(1 - [Hit])^2 for [Hit] > 50%, using [Hit] as a decimal. The actual hit is a very small bit off of the approximated number due to the quantization of RNs.

In fact, this means that actual hit is greater than displayed hit for 50% < [Hit] < 100% and actual hit is less than displayed hit for 0% < [Hit] < 50%.

The shape is actually two parabolas, 0%~50% is the right branch of an upwards-opening parabola, 50%~100% is the left branch of a downwards-opening parabola.

[j1mb0x99]

oh thank you.  That is exactly what I was trying to express.

Now, to try to get back to the original topic a little bit:

When it came down to it, I had Sanaki use the cymboline since she could double with that and I actually had Soren use a blessed blizzard.  It helped a ton.  As for Eddie, I had him bless the vague katti for use on bosses and used alondite when I needed the range.  I really didn't have any other sword users so it worked out well.  Also, I had Nephanee in my final party so I gave her the wishblade instead. 

-JiM

[Haken]

The Sanaki- Cymbeline and all that Vague Katti/Alondite junk has already been covered. However, why pick Blizzard? Soren is the only one able to use Rexcalibur (barring Bastian, but I doubt you used him) and he is more than able enough to double with it.

Granted that Blizzard has a massive lead in range but does not have a damage or weight lead. I do not believe it is strong enough to harm the final boss either.

[Neofox]

2) I've missed quite a bit with Ilyana in the beginning.

That's your own RNG-luck, unless you really wish to argue that 80% hit is bad.

Granted that Blizzard has a massive lead in range but does not have a damage or weight lead. I do not believe it is strong enough to harm the final boss either.

Soren isn't going to be fighting the final boss. Generally, people who can double them are the ones you'll be fighting with. Spellcasters are going to be either healing or focusing on destroying the spirits. Weight means nothing since Soren is strong enough to use any tome he wants without speed loss by the endgame.

[Haken]

Soren isn't going to be fighting the final boss. Generally, people who can double them are the ones you'll be fighting with. Spellcasters are going to be either healing or focusing on destroying the spirits. Weight means nothing since Soren is strong enough to use any tome he wants without speed loss by the endgame.

I would have to disagree since, as far as mages go, Soren is a real fighter. He will cap strength, speed, skill and res and often do the same with magic and defense. I grant the fact that the final boss is godly in terms of stats (heh, pun) and in hard mode only the Laguz Royals/Ike will pretty much be able to double her, but Rexcalibur is more than worth using in Easy/Normal mode. Plus, when tearing down that annoying aura of hers, which are on cover squares, Rexcalibur clearly gets the job done much faster.

The range of blizzard may work against the player, especially if Soren has almost no dodge and an enemy comes close to hit him. You could take measures to prevent that, but I really don't think that you'll always have an A support with Ike or give him Daunt.

Oh, and it might be that I was RNG-screwed, but Soren could always double the Dragons in 4-F-3 just fine with Rexcalibur, but when I switched to hit them from far away, the only one he could do so to was Gareth. Gareth.

[Neofox]

I would have to disagree since, as far as mages go, Soren is a real fighter. He will cap strength, speed, skill and res and often do the same with magic and defense.

Have you seen his averages, or just going by your own personal luck with him? Soren will cap his magic, skill, and resistance on average. His other stats are mediocre at best, it's BEXP that can help make up for his weaknesses once he starts capping stats (which he usually does right away).

I grant the fact that the final boss is godly in terms of stats (heh, pun) and in hard mode only the Laguz Royals/Ike will pretty much be able to double her, but Rexcalibur is more than worth using in Easy/Normal mode. Plus, when tearing down that annoying aura of hers, which are on cover squares, Rexcalibur clearly gets the job done much faster.

You overestimate the final boss's power. Trueblades and several non-royal laguz (such as cats, Kyza, hawks, lions, and ravens) are also fully capable of doubling the final boss along with dealing better damage than Soren.

The range of blizzard may work against the player, especially if Soren has almost no dodge and an enemy comes close to hit him.

What do you mean he'll have "almost no dodge"? I just said that Soren doesn't lose speed from ANY wind tomes by the time the endgame rolls around, which means he'll have just as much dodge with Blizzard as with any other tome that he can use. Keeping him away from the main fray isn't an issue since Blizzard is a long-range tome anyways, so he shouldn't be getting attacked regardless.

Oh, and it might be that I was RNG-screwed, but Soren could always double the Dragons in 4-F-3 just fine with Rexcalibur, but when I switched to hit them from far away, the only one he could do so to was Gareth. Gareth.

You were. Soren averages enough strength to use Blizzard without speed loss by level 2 3rd tier.

[Shadow Slayer]

Neofox is right on the money with this, you really shouldn't have any problem with any tome once he reaches third tier. I got SS dark magic blessed and had fun with Pelleas, yeah it took babying but dark magic I find worth it.

[j1mb0x99]

I had blizz blessed purely for the unlimited uses.  It was worth it to me when dealing with the spirits.  Not just in the final chapter, but in the ones leading up too.  Plus if I wanted to I could still use Rexcalibur, just not on bosses.  I don't even know if it would damage the final boss, I never tried.  I had plenty of others who were doing enough damage.  If I could have I would have done meteor with Sanaki and Rexcalibur with Soren, but I didnt' have meteor left. /shrug  just because the ss weapons are the strongest doesn't mean it is always the best choice. 

-JiM

[Shadow Slayer]

Rex could, only for around 5 damage. I know Rexaura with Sephiran did 5.

[Ayanami]

(Black Knight Yue)Lastly, I may be considered the n00b, but are there even many- if not any- poison weapons in part 2 endgame?

Speaking of poison status, no enemies are armed with them after Part 2.

(theshim)As far as my SS weapons are concerned...well, I've still yet to get through Part 2 (on three times; it's a long story).  But In my last one, Edward was a god (he started the game by criticalling the first boss and getting everything), so he'll probably get one of the SS swords (dunno which one).  Unfortunately, the rest of my team isn't quite as godly, so the only ones I'll probably keep using are Jill (for axes, because Nolan has 15 freakin' strength at level 3 Warrior...), Sothe (who has gotten Strength every level and is now capped, though I doubt I'll give him the Baselard), and Ilyana (who turned out quite nicely, but is probably not going to get to Rexbolt).

Edward-Edward is trash, go with Zihark or Lucia, they grow far better Res.

Sothe- Sothe is going to have trouble growing Res as well as speed upon which both Heather and Volke grow alot more in. Volke has Leathality which is better than Bane anyways. Go with Volke!

Ilyana- Nobody but her can use that tome anyway. She will grow alot more Def and HP as well as Str than Soren.

(BlackKnightYune)If you're hell bent against her though, I'd sell it since you're probably low on funds.

Funds is not a problem when selling a laguz Gem, as you will get another one from Nasir anyway.

[Neofox]

Edward-Edward is trash, go with Zihark or Lucia, they grow far better Res.

Edward has some of the best overall growth rates in the game. Once he caps his skill, speed, and strength, BEXP makes getting resistance much easier.

Sothe- Sothe is going to have trouble growing Res as well as speed upon which both Heather and Volke grow alot more in.

Erm, are you going by averages or personal exprience?

Funds is not a problem when selling a laguz Gem, as you will get another one from Nasir anyway.

Again: That one comes FAR too late. You get use of it in Rebirth part 4, and Rebirth part 1 and 2 are where you'd need one the most if you're using any non-royal laguz.

[Shadow Slayer]

Again right on the money Neofox , but anyway Eddie maxes all stats that matter for a trueblade, Spd skl str...well he basically maxes everything at 20/20/20, or close to it. Sothe had damn good res actually. Laguz gem= makes the two dragons and whoever else not having king or queen in thier class description makes them infinately more useful.