Uber Low-Str BM's are now possible

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thread starter KaRnAgE926 Sep 08 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

My Strless BM build (Metus User) List of STR equips (current build): Base: 4 STR Zhelm: 17 STR Red Arzuna (Overall): 34 STR (12 str base thanks to maker) Red Arnah (Shoes): 7 STR (thanks to maker) (4) Circle of Ancient Strength (rings): 8 STR Pink Adventurer Cape: 10 STR Black Belt: 5 STR Mark of Naricain: 5 STR Veteran Hunter Medal: 1 STR Broken Glasses: 5 STR Total of (96) STR (good enough for a Metus which has a requirement of 95 STR to equip) I want to end of as a Metus user (personal preference). I can also switch to a Nisrock or higher Lvl bows (by getting higher STR glasses, Archer STR gloves (only for extreme measures, but won�t need to), or chaosing my zhelm, belt, etc. I�ll probably trade of my PAC for a higher Att PAC once I get higher STR equips. I�m not sacrificing any precious Dex equips, to me this seems like an even tradeoff for 34 STR overall for 34 DEX (since I'm pumping all my AP into Dex). I also like to point out I didn�t need the help of a Horntail Pendant for the +22 STR, MoN was just fine, it gave me a ATT + STR needed to equip efficiently. I didn�t bother with Reverse equips (Bow, Overall, Shoe) due to the price efficiency of mass forging equips to scroll (again, personal preference). My main reason for ending off with Metus was again price efficiency, easier to mass produce (thanks to maker) and easier to mass scroll (I can do that with Nisrock as well, but I find Metus more appealing). I know its taboo for STRless BM�s to gain advantage, but thanks to Maker skill they�re now possible ^^. Any helpful suggestions or comments are welcome. Edit: Yes i know its easier to just add STR and go low str, and also this is a pricy build. But since i was able to do it, im just pointing out the possiblities =]. Also from lvl 1-200 u gain a total of 1018 AP, and u can only pump 999 into main stat (dex for me), the remaining 19 AP i can just pump into HP ^^.

Urinetown 09/08/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

How did you equip your overall and shoes? Don't they require STR?

KaRnAgE926 09/08/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Urinetown : How did you equip your overall and shoes? Don't they require STR? nope

kirastory 09/08/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Overalls and shoes just need Dex no str needed

qazwsx7 09/08/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

When were they impossible?Just use a kandiva or a war bow.

taleko 09/08/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

its good to see that you managed to do this without having to use a HTP at all...

xXwindianDitXx 09/08/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

NEO this is a low str lol strless is no str wut so ever so change those str into dex for dexless n bowman equips dont req str to wear

mitun733 Sep 08 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Overall, i think that it would still be cheaper just to make a low str bowman considering the fact that pre-scrolled str Overalls arent too common. @above. He doesnt mean literally strless. He just means that the user never has to add str.

killerfan 09/08/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

go maker

KaRnAgE926 09/08/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

qazwsx7 : When were they impossible?Just use a kandiva or a war bow. ppl used to argue that being strless wasnt possible due to high lvl bows with higher att, meaning ATT> being strless. But i gain ATT advantage by goin strless in this build

mitun733 09/08/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

qazwsx7 : When were they impossible?Just use a kandiva or a war bow. Daaaam bro, i see you making ignorant posts all over basil. If you actually read his thread hes talking about being strless but having enough str to equip a metus.

qazwsx7 Sep 08 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

mitun733 : Daaaam bro, i see you making ignorant posts all over basil. If you actually read his thread hes talking about being strless but having enough str to equip a metus. That was always possible. I made one and you act as if its thousands. If you were smart, you would know that most BW can't afford a ele wand 1 or don't want to fund it.CK = 12atk mules.My CK is going to be my echo/12atk mule once it reaches 120.Nothing more. http://www.basilmarket.com/forum/1204196/2 Still waiting for you to respond.

hardballer 09/08/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Since we all know overalls don't require strength, and from what I see, you're pretty funded; why not just go reverse on the overall and shoes, makes more sense. You have a lot more potential there; making your own overall = more str + leveling and scrolling. It sems more worth it to go reverse if you ask me

KaRnAgE926 Sep 08 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

qazwsx7 : That was always possible. I made one and you act as if its thousands. If you were smart, you would know that most BW can't afford a ele wand 1 or don't want to fund it.CK = 12atk mules.My CK is going to be my echo/12atk mule once it reaches 120.Nothing else. That's nice, if you don't have any helpful comments or suggestions don't bother posting. Ty~ Edit: At above post, Its not cost efficient, hunting and buyin timeless pieces and mass scrolling isnt worth it, and i perfer Metus more (only for the looks)

GMScrollPlease 09/08/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Pretty nice build. You might want to consider getting Aura Rings from the Cash Shop too that is if you don't mind MTS'ing a bit. I think they cover over the Circle of Ancient Strengths.