Runes of Magic US / AU

Need some pointers on r/s or maybe on how to play this game. On average I have 100k dps on beth hm bosses, and I'm looking at my scrut going WTF compared to the rest of the group. should I not compare or should I really be concerned?.. with housemaid buffs pet & the r/s elite Combat Mastery, I have 95k patk-13kpdmg-71% crit chance. I was really convinced r/s would be super beast considering with two 16+ rings on top of the combat master +60% crit dmg <<--- that's a PERCENTAGE! BIG ONE TOO! not to mention coerce which gives 30% dmg when the target is under 30%hp. I've never hit over a mil on any mob-But people got double that in DPS in beth hm. My main rotate skills (shadowstab/lb/wound) are all above 80.

are the people I'm running with Gods or am I just a nub?

At first I really thought R/s would benefit a great deal considering you can fill the blow slot. I have a 16+ t7 xbow with somewhat outdated stats but dex-str/pa all the way down. I figured it would be better putting stats on a bow other than tiering it for a stronger shot and vamp considering a r/m throw/combo throw is op; thus would be the same damage as projectiles/or less, that's why I'm using a statted bow. R/m just didn't seem quite suiting to me. Was r/s stronger before the scout nerf?

Those stats I mentioned are just housemaids and pet, my pet is level 50 and I have all offense passive boosts maxed. Crit dmg/atk speed etc. I benefit 750 dex from it. During runs I always use food/pots etc. I always find damage food better to use. Currently I' m not on the game but when I'm buffed completely I usually get around 15k pdmg, 110k patk (without patk food or amp) and about 22k dex.I use strong stimulants following fervant attack in rotation - & I don't regularly use caviar sandwiches. I statted in a fair mix of stamina as well (I don't wanna be a glass cannon) I can get up to 175k hp myself without other people's buffs. It seemed a rather smart decision statting somewhat defensively so I can solo mem farm, basically do what I need to do.

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Crit % buffs ADD, not multiply. With +16 rings during a fight, any player has a crit damage modifier of

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(1.3 base + 0.552 + 0.552 (2 +16 OD rings ) + 0.1 (caviar sandwhich) ) = 2.504 ---- ANY class can achieve this.

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With combat master, you will have 3.104 ------ this is only a 23.96% increase in damage, not 60%. While it does increase your crit damage by 60%, its "60% additive", not a flat increase as most think it is. Not to mention it only applies to crit hits. So unless you have a 100% crit rate, combat master adds less then 24% to your overall damage output on a boss fight. Again, the skill isn't as good as many think it is.

Useful information.But it didn't make me . Combat master therefore is very deceiving. But with it on and without is a huge and clear difference in damage and dps which is a start.

I like this class combination but eventually I know ill reroll. I honestly think just the wd/ general skills fulfills all standards. Aoes/tanky/and CC with no cooldown (and you have mana). That's another problem with r/. R/s may give energy thief but then you have to pop a energy pot. R/wd has cc to rely on when you have no energy. Blah

When it comes to pvp I can see r/s being more of a tactical class combination. With Wardens I have to prison and shot/vamp for heart of the oak to come off, becuase if you go in on a warden with Hoto on it's just been absorbed and you lost most of your energy. I tend to prison shot/vamp then vanish to set up a sneak attack. But this is a different subject.

Maybe ill just force myself to reroll and make a reliable pvm class. Or just continue to get carried through runs as usual. Idk
Appreciate all of your replies, and ill take more information if you have any.

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in that order..


So far a guildie hooked me up with a throw/combo throw macro which also unequip's bow my bow in replacement of throwing projectiles. I used to just use a shot/vamp macro; now I can do more damage at a range which is nice. I've never thought about using knives because I chose r/s thinking shot/vamp would come into big plays-throw/combo throws just does more damage.. sigh.

Why in the F would they give a r/m a 70 elite that grants additional throw damage over every basic hit, does anyone else think that's kinda "over powered"? Serious question. Nimble hands and fervant attack just to make it more op? What was the thought process when the creators were making r/m elites "dood let's just make Throw their basic attacks, now pass that fat sack of reefer" Super f*&king unbalanced. End rant

Other than that new macro, also found out about Caviar sandwiches which I haven't been using. Didn't know you get them from cooking housemaids 20-25. Truth be told, I still like r/s and will never go r/m, maybe r/wd when I can get a expansion ticket. My 3rd class is a Druid.. Me -


I will be a op r/s, one day..

Nice video Bleedingbak. Sadly I'm feeling like I lost some confidence- R/s now feels depressing therefore I don't feel like playing as much as I used to before this thread. Unfortunately I'm not the kind who looks forward to questing, being said if I were to re-roll it'd be awhile from now. Wish there was more balance.

Zeri your wl/p is very squishy my man. Ill say it again, my Phantom Stab 1 shot you

Gearing up takes serious time. Been playing maybe a year and I have 3 endgame pieces. So like 10+ more slots to fill?

I would honestly consider this a more challenging mmo. Many people who play come and go, like many of my friends who i invited here.

and I would believe you on on that wd/w. Seems Wardens can pull off serious dmg considering the consistent ability to use aoes and a strong single target attack; and a pet to back em up. In my opinion, they're a strong well rounded class exceeding in all aspects.

One of my problems is not spending hundreds to thousands of dollars on this game; refuse to. This shouldn't be the "main issue" I'm having, if so - Gameforge should start charging monthly to play the game to give beginners an idea of what they're about to get into.

Maybe I just said something incredibly retarded, if so - idc :chinese: