Budget sk twink

[Ennewi]

Ever since knights received a much-needed boost to their combat skills, 2hers have been outperforming 1hers, at least for raid encounters. Personally always liked Green Jade Halberd for the added HP, but it is rather heavy; something worth considering as a dark elf. My high elf still struggles with encumberance at level 60 from time to time, destroying silver and copper pieces and swapping in STR gear.

Though it isn't all that necessary as others have mentioned, if you want to work on combat skills, I happened upon a Blood Fork the other day. Not the best ratio in Norrath, but free is free and forks are on the rare side in KC.

It is odd that Shadow Knights were penalized with the lower piercing skill (210) than Paladins (225); all Warrior aspects of hybrids being ignored, Necromancers are able to reach 110 in piercing whereas Clerics don't even have it as a combat skill.

[elwing]

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

It is odd that Shadow Knights were penalized with the lower piercing skill (210) than Paladins (225); all Warrior aspects of hybrids being ignored, Necromancers are able to reach 110 in piercing whereas Clerics don't even have it as a combat skill.

Sk have 10 less piercing than paladin yes, but we also have 5 more offense... Which is way better imho

[Keebz]

As others have hinted, you should swap that sentient armor for crusty, esp. as a DE.

Other advice like ebon mace + sbs + schw is good. +HP gear also good. Two handers are probably more DPS at this point, but since you can't slam as a DE, I like the 1hb option a little better, but totally up to you. A shield will also give you another slot for STR and HP which should help with the DE weakness.

I'd also consider saving for an icbp if you like soloing.

[Bardp1999]

https://wiki.project1999.com/Deathbringer%27s_Rod - super cheap and good 2h (slow though)

https://wiki.project1999.com/Sword_of_Pain (I got this on a level 5 DE SK - you will need to be min level 5, most likely need a drag/rez into the pit, and will need a WC cap or porter to get out unless you do a drag/res again to the front) - an enchanter can solo the dogs down there otherwise you probably need a 3 man crew, the good news is it seems to drop a lot and is RIGHT at the drop in

https://wiki.project1999.com/Circlet_of_Shadows - the prenerf version is cool, but the post nerf version is just fine and costs almost nothing.

The best piece(s) of gear a Shadow Knight can have are the Feign Death leggings and/or a fungi but neither are budget items.

[rollinss]

The worst part is that I remember the piercing cap being raised to 225 with that big Oct melee patch right at the end of velious but for whatever reason it was never in the patch notes (or any patch notes) so theres no way to show when it exactly happened.

[Gustoo]

Budget SK twink - Iksar regen BP, and good weapons. SC hand wraps for good cheap haste is a good choice.

Thats all you need to win at the game.

[dablackgoku1234]

anyone parse the DPS between an Ebon Mace vs a 32/37 velium 2 hander?

[Jimjam]

According to this resource paladin shouldn’t even get piercing skill ...

https://web.archive.org/web/20020806...qskillcaps.htm

I guess piercing got ‘slapped on’ to paladins once lances came into being and no thought was given to what sk cap was etc.

[Gustoo]

Maybe added in velious? I think that everyone was using the tantors tusk if they could get it, paladin included.

[kuuky]

[QUOTE=Danth;3219735 Might never even use some of those skills (I've never leveled 2HB for example)[/QUOTE]

The 2HB animation is so downright stupid in this game. I applaud you for never using it as I skip it on all my melees as well.