Creation Point Discussion

[maegi]

Str is the most important stat for a rogue? Never tried one in EQ, but isn't Dex usually the most important rogue stat in most games? Does dex only matter for procs in EQ then?

[Nagash]

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

Str is the most important stat for a rogue? Never tried one in EQ, but isn't Dex usually the most important rogue stat in most games? Does dex only matter for procs in EQ then?

I couldn't provide any figure but remember that EQ is the grand-pa of the MMO so doesn't work on quite the same basic ideas as the new ones. From my understanding:
- Strength increases you ATK, therefore your chance to hit and the average damage you do
- Dexterity increases your proc chance

So, unless you have a proccing weapon, Strength is the way to go; and even if you do have proccing weapons, I don't think the return on investment is as good as investing in strength (unless you have 74- in dexterity which shouldn't really happen for a rogue).
I'm not used to melee characters though so feel free to correct me.

Nagash/Petitpas

[username17]

I'm a 26 rogue.
Put all my points into STA that I could, last 5 in STR.

I'm @ 180str now. I'm quite glad I spent my points in STA.

[Sharkeye]

I'm a 32 rogue.
Put all my points into STR that I could, last bit in STA.

I'm @ 150str now. I'm quite glad I spent my points in STR.
((It all depends on if you have plat to spend twinking))

[Edzilla]

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

Quick noob question - is the soft-wis/int cap still 200 @ 60?

Bump for justice

[Polixenes]

The OP is writing this from an endgame point of view so anyone reading this has to bear in mind at character creation, is *this* character going to be raiding the end game?

The only time on live I ever was in the endgame was prior to Kunark's release. After that I kept buying the expansions but kept falling further and further behind the curve. The only reason I ever hit 255 on a stat was because I could solo equipment in the bazaar.

So bear in mind, if you are just making an alt to mess about with, dumping points into STR so you can carry loot might be a reasonable option even for a caster.

[baalzy]

Stat caps are 255.

[Edzilla]

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

Stat caps are 255.

I said soft cap. Pre-kunark, it was 200 for int/wis casters. Once you hit 200 int or wis, it was more beneficial to invest in pure mana items, instead of further increasing your int / wis. Is that cap still 200? or has it risen?

[baalzy]

Soft cap is 200 for caster stats.

[Edzilla]

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

Soft cap is 200 for caster stats.

So it doesn't change at level 60? Thanks - all I wanted to know.