The cons of being a Hybrid DK?

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thread starter TimeRequiem Jul 17 2010 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I got to level 65 during the event today, ending my total SP with a whopping 32. I wasnt sure what to do with it. I decided that at 5 levels away from my job advancement, it was a waste of time to put it in Final Attack, but I never really planned on using a Pole Arm either. So I decided to just become a Hybrid. Any cons I should have thought about or current comments on being Hybrid? Should I be worried about the possibility of "The Big Bang" update messing anything up for me?

My Characters: SaintNox - 65 Broa Spearman

stephen54 07/17/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Nope Hybrid is the way to go =D

My Characters: HiddenBlack5 - 70 Broa Dragon Knight

TimeRequiem 07/17/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Despite the fact that I have little-to-no intentions of using a Pole Arm....ever? My soul spear will last me till level I near 4th job most likely.

My Characters: SaintNox - 65 Broa Spearman

Mancartia + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

You lose no useful skills by going hybrid, and gain better variety of attacks. And you should reconsider with the spear, a Karstan will be cheap and take you through 80-110 so much quicker (2-3x faster probably)

My Characters: Oooh - 150 Bera Paladin

zgtaf 07/17/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

what mancartia said. Although I'd like to emphazise on the fact that polearms are SO MUCH BETTER for training during 3rd job. At least twice as fast as spears IMO. All the training spots are mobby.

My Characters: zgtaf3 - 150 Bera Dark Knight

wenbodou + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

yeah dawg polearms are the business in 3rd you'd prolly level faster with a 100% karstan than a perfect soul spear

My Characters: TheKhala - 148 Bera Dark Knight

Quietus + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

As has been pointed out, polearms are the way to go in third job. Get a flat 100%'ed karstan (92 attack for the win baby!), and put your first few third job points into Fury. You'll see what we mean; It's Slash Blast, but twice the range, with excellent stability, fast attack, and great mob control. And since up till about 130 you're going to be training at places where it's just pure massive mobs, those are all features you should be after. But even if you never ever look at using a polearm, hybrid is the way to go. As you noticed at the end of third job, you had enough SP to go hybrid anyway. Something similar happens if you avoid the crappy skills in third - dragon blood is inferior to Warrior Elixirs (at least till BigBang, when we get a full SP reset), Sacrifice is a straight up terrible move (ditto this), and Power Crash has one use, ever, in the whole game. This will leave you maxing Spear Crusher/Fury, Dragon Roar, and Elemental Resist, with 38 SP remaining. Polearm Fury and 3 blood/5 crash is a nice way to round out the end of third job... but those Polearm Fury points will get you through third job that much faster, meaning you get to drk sooner, and can really rock out with the spears you wanted to use in the first place. With regard to BigBang; They got a full SP reset, we should too. Nothing you do now matters post-BigBang because of this.

My Characters: NaughtyName - 195 Bera Dark Knight

SpiderMonk3y 07/17/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Its a good thing others have responded with specific answer because I am way too distracted by your awesome hair. My friends insists that hybrid is useless... but what does he know? He's always been a mage and hates warriors >_> I fully regretted going pure Spear when I knew full well I could have went hybrid. Mind you, this was pre- aran and PA scrolls were pretty low.... TBH, you just get the best of both worlds when you go hybrid.

My Characters: FalconKn33 - 79 Bera Dragon Knight

daniel3b 07/17/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Oh my God does no one read my guide? D:

My Characters: daniel3b - 109 Bera Dragon Knight

Quietus 07/17/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

No they don't Dan, because you make fun of everyone for no reason whatsoever. Show some respect, and then you can complain that newbies aren't showing you any.

My Characters: NaughtyName - 195 Bera Dark Knight

IamL37 07/17/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] TimeRequiem : Despite the fact that I have little-to-no intentions of using a Pole Arm....ever? My soul spear will last me till level I near 4th job most likely. [/quote] Thats what i did. i dont have a single point on a PA skill for 3rd job despite having both masteries.

My Characters: iTripNFall37 - 137 Windia Dark Knight

cookie4mesos 07/17/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] daniel3b : Oh my God does no one read my guide? D: [/quote] I actually have a friend using that, however... [quote] Quietsy : No they don't Dan, because you make fun of everyone for no reason whatsoever. Show some respect, and then you can complain that newbies aren't showing you any. [/quote] This.

My Characters: CookieSeIIer - 10 Windia Warrior

14iverson14 07/17/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

i actually need help because my friend is telling to me to become hybrid buti dont get how? whats the differences. i used spears already and upgraded the spear skills how can i change to polearms?

My Characters: Kiliik14 - 43 Windia Spearman

zgtaf 07/17/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] 14iverson14 : i actually need help because my friend is telling to me to become hybrid buti dont get how? whats the differences. i used spears already and upgraded the spear skills how can i change to polearms? [/quote] You upgrade your polearm skills now. By the end of 2nd job, you should have max spear and polearm booster, and spear and polearm mastery (mastery always comes first) as well as HB. Then in 3rd job, you get a polearm and fury train with it.

My Characters: zgtaf3 - 150 Bera Dark Knight

xXDKBladeXx 07/17/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] Quietus : As has been pointed out, polearms are the way to go in third job. Get a flat 100%'ed karstan (92 attack for the win baby!), and put your first few third job points into Fury. You'll see what we mean; It's Slash Blast, but twice the range, with excellent stability, fast attack, and great mob control. And since up till about 130 you're going to be training at places where it's just pure massive mobs, those are all features you should be after. But even if you never ever look at using a polearm, hybrid is the way to go. As you noticed at the end of third job, you had enough SP to go hybrid anyway. Something similar happens if you avoid the crappy skills in third - dragon blood is inferior to Warrior Elixirs (at least till BigBang, when we get a full SP reset), Sacrifice is a straight up terrible move (ditto this), and Power Crash has one use, ever, in the whole game. This will leave you maxing Spear Crusher/Fury, Dragon Roar, and Elemental Resist, with 38 SP remaining. Polearm Fury and 3 blood/5 crash is a nice way to round out the end of third job... but those Polearm Fury points will get you through third job that much faster, meaning you get to drk sooner, and can really rock out with the spears you wanted to use in the first place. With regard to BigBang; They got a full SP reset, we should too. Nothing you do now matters post-BigBang because of this. [/quote] about the 92 atk...I know this is off topic, but can i get a p/c on these 92 atk 6 STR 1 DEX skiis? o.o

My Characters: xXDKBladeXx - 57 Bellocan Spearman