How do I dismount ship effectively

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thread starter CodeValkyRie Apr 23 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I know my Basil ID says level 69 brawler, but I'm really a 69 slinger going to be outlaw tomorrow, some reason I cant change to gunslinger. Anyways, I would like a detailed explanation on how to dismount effectively on bosses, so I won't change my DPM dramatically. Thanks.

Efemera Apr 23 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Pay attention to attack animations on bosses. Most bosses make it extremely obvious what they are about to do. For example, when an enormous sparkly white circle appears in front of Pap, you know he's going to 1/1 and turtle, so you should dismount and get ready to pot. When a purple swirling vortex appears in front of him, he's about to summon, so dismount, hold Rapid Fire, and look for where the bombs spawn so you can quickly get rid of them before mounting again. The same concept applies to Zakum and Pianus. Fight them a few times, or watch a video or two, and you'll have their attacks memorized. When training, you just have to predict it. Jr Newties also do a short breath in animation before blasting you, so you can usually dodge those if you react fast enough. Skelegons won't attack until they're within a certain range of you, so you can dismount just about when they get in range and try to avoid the attack completely if possible.

CodeValkyRie 04/23/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Efemera said: "Pay attention to attack animations on bosses. Most bosses make it extremely obvious what they are about to do. For example, when an enormous sparkly white circle appears in front of Pap, you know he's going to 1/1 and turtle, so you should dismount and get ready to pot. When a purple swirling vortex appears in front of him, he's about to summon, so dismount, hold Rapid Fire, and look for where the bombs spawn so you can quickly get rid of them before mounting again. The same concept applies to Zakum and Pianus. Fight them a few times, or watch a video or two, and you'll have their attacks memorized. When training, you just have to predict it. Jr Newties also do a short breath in animation before blasting you, so you can usually dodge those if you react fast enough. Skelegons won't attack until they're within a certain range of you, so you can dismount just about when they get in range and try to avoid the attack completely if possible." Did you think it was hard to pull off at first?

FireCristal 04/23/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

You have to do it, then you learn it.

thirty30 04/23/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

You have 51+ levels to go, i wouldn't worry so much

theHAROrider 04/23/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Also, if you're expecting an attack, demount, even if you aren't sure if the monster will attack. Better safe then sorry.

Jazter 04/23/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

theHAROrider said: "Also, if you're expecting an attack, demount, even if you aren't sure if the monster will attack. Better safe then sorry. " What he said. Anticipation is key.

CodeValkyRie 04/24/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

thirty30 said: "You have 51+ levels to go, i wouldn't worry so much" Nonono, I'm not really worrying, I'm just curious so I'll know in advance, considering I got to 69 in a very short amount of time

razru 04/24/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Takes a lil practice. Continue to go to boss runs or train on the same monster and get to know their attack animations so that you can get the hang of dismounting.