Newbie Warrior Haste - Silver Chitin Hand Wraps or Save for FBSS?

[RDawg816]

Originally Posted by evanderheide [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

RDawg816, YES definitely going to get a Staff of Battle, but after I buy the SCHW I think. My current weapons feel very strong and were also super affordable. Agreed that Staff + haste will rock!

What's your in-game name? I have a SoB on my warrior you could borrow until you get your own. I might have other stuff lying around, too....

[evanderheide]

Originally Posted by RDawg816 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

What's your in-game name? I have a SoB on my warrior you could borrow until you get your own. I might have other stuff lying around, too....

My character's name is Rabkan. Thanks dude! I appreciate it, would rather skill up 2 HB at the same time if possible, so that's great, will definitely try to help you out in return when I can.

I should be on around 730 / 8 PM CT for an hour or two this evening. This weekend my buddy's in town so I won't be playing as much, but I'll be on Friday evening as well. Hit me up, help or not!

[RDawg816]

I should be able to log in tonight after work. I'll look for you.

[Tuurin]

Originally Posted by Jimjam [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

SCHW, do sky at 46 for Belt of Incontinence.

Nice belt- unfortunately you sheit yourself every time you put it on, but haste is haste, amirite?

[Issar]

Originally Posted by Tuurin [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Nice belt- unfortunately you sheit yourself every time you put it on, but haste is haste, amirite?

That's actually really funny. For reference, the item is supposed to be Belt of Contention.

[kelsoider]

What makes the SCHW sell for less than FBSS? Seems like the stats are better

[Xaanka]

Originally Posted by kelsoider [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

What makes the SCHW sell for less than FBSS? Seems like the stats are better

glove slot _always_ has way better stats than the belt slot, so you're sacrificing a more important item slot for your haste. the fact that the stats are comparable means FBSS is significantly better.

[rajax]

Probably a mix of a few reasons:
-SCHW weighs 1.0 compared to 0.1 for FBSS, P1999 seems extremely heavy on monks for melee, a class who cares about weight quite a bit more then the extra 1% haste and trivial stats on original "pre-buff" SCHW.

-Fashionquest says you probably would prefer visible main armor slots. Belt slot irrelevant here.

-SCHW while a higher level camp, is much easier to break and hold for level appropriate/overleveled solo/duos when compared to frenzied ghoul in lower Guk. Much faster spawn times in Velk's and more common drop as well leading to:

-Increased availability and supply overtime on SCHW as more people farm in Velious over old original content.

-Finally, generally speaking it's just far easier to find, loot and/or buy/sell good hand slot items for most classes compared to belts. Most belts that had significant stats were either extremely rare/expensive or were End game No drop or quest rewards.

Just some speculation from a guy who played at the original release and still sometimes wishes I had the free time now to play on P1999. Now if I was starting up here today I would definitely buy SCHW. Sure you might find replacements for them more often, but with the cash you saved you can equip yourself overall much faster.

[Xaanka]

Originally Posted by rajax [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Probably a mix of a few reasons:
-SCHW weighs 1.0 compared to 0.1 for FBSS, P1999 seems extremely heavy on monks for melee, a class who cares about weight quite a bit more then the extra 1% haste and trivial stats on original "pre-buff" SCHW.

-Fashionquest says you probably would prefer visible main armor slots. Belt slot irrelevant here.

-SCHW while a higher level camp, is much easier to break and hold for level appropriate/overleveled solo/duos when compared to frenzied ghoul in lower Guk. Much faster spawn times in Velk's and more common drop as well leading to:

-Increased availability and supply overtime on SCHW as more people farm in Velious over old original content.

-Finally, generally speaking it's just far easier to find, loot and/or buy/sell good hand slot items for most classes compared to belts. Most belts that had significant stats were either extremely rare/expensive or were End game No drop or quest rewards.

Just some speculation from a guy who played at the original release and still sometimes wishes I had the free time now to play on P1999. Now if I was starting up here today I would definitely buy SCHW. Sure you might find replacements for them more often, but with the cash you saved you can equip yourself overall much faster.

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[kelsoider]

Damn. You guys(gals) broke it down. Very nice. My thanks