The Dual Blade Ultimatum

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thread starter Marble101 Oct 08 2010 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

This is a guide I am writing about Dual Blades. Any advice or suggestions would go a long way. 1 thing though: this is only the 1st Draft, so it may not be as graphically pleasing. Converting this whole guide to html is a legnthy task. (oh, by the way, this guide was started on another site (MapleTip) so now I can get twice the feedback.) The URL for the guide on Maple Tip is: http://forums.mapletip.com/index.php?/topic/140801-the-dual-blade-ultimatum/ Note that the basil market one is more updated So, here goes: The Dual Blade Ultimatum A helpful guide for Dual Blades Table of Contents: 1. Why Choose Dual Blade 1.1 What are Dual Blade's? 1.2 Pros 1.3 Cons 1.4 Things to consider 2. Dual Blade Info 2.1 AP Build 2.1.1 Regular Build 2.1.2 Low Dex Build 2.1.3 Dex Less Build 2.1.4 Choosing the right build 2.2 Dual Blade FAQ 2.3 The Dual Blade Ultimatum 3. Dual Blade Skill Builds 3.1 Beginner Build 3.2 1st Job Build 3.3 2nd Job Build 3.4 3rd Job Build 3.4 4th Job Build 3.5 5th Job Build 3.6 6th Job Build 4. Dual Blade Training Spots 5. Credits 6. Log 7. Legal Info Section 1: Why choose a Dual Blade? Section 1.1: What are Dual Blades? Dual Blades are a subclass of Thieves. They are explorers whose max level is 200. Like most classes, they have thier own unique wepons: Kataras. All Dual Blades can equip daggers in which aspect they are very much like bandits. However, unlike Bandits, they can't equip shields. Instead they equip an item called a Katara in its place. The Katara is essensialy a weapon that they alternate blows with. Meaning, every time a Dual Blade attacks, it first swings its dagger and damage is applied as if it was only holding a dagger. Then, it swings again and damage is applied as if it was holding only a Katara. Dual Blades have 6 job advancements. Section 1.2: Pros The Pros of becoming a Dual Blade are: *6 job advancements instead of only 4 *Gets high damage *High Avoidability *Gets Dark Sight, Shadow Partner, and Puppet *Easy to level up *Great for begginers *I like them (I don't think that counts though) Section 1.3: Cons As with every job class, Dual Blades have cons: *Have average HP and MP, so waste loads of pots *Don't get any summons *Quite popular *Limited inventory space *Best skills require NX to max (Come on Nexon!) *Requires multiple skills to be used consecutively to have high damage Section 1.4: Things to consider Most people think that that the pros outweigh the cons. If that's true keep reading. Others believe that Dual Blades stink beyond compare. Well, why are you reading this guide then? still, if you are willing to give Dual Blades a try you will be rewarded. They are a fun and amazing class, and that's the point of Maplestory: to have fun. Section 2: Dual Blade Information Section 2.1: AP Builds Like all classes, Dual Blades add AP to get stronger. The Dual Blades most important stat is Luck (for those of you that aren't as bright as the rest of us, Luck is abrieviated LUK). Dual Blades also add to Dexterity (ak

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GinSaan + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Nvm you just pasted it. Let me read it up.

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Ugly 10/08/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

oh my god that was long

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Xreniya 10/08/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

use more italics and bolds and stuff helps organize things, easier to read

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shadowkid21 10/08/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

What do you mean shadow partner and puppet don't work at the same time? You can use them both at once but you need to re-buff your shadow partner after you use the puppet.

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Marble101 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Thanks. Any more suggestions? Also, for the shadow partner puppet thing, you can't use shadow partner when you are using puppet (amybe i misread the description). At least I think. If you can, then please tell me and i'll fix it.

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WhatAmIDoing + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

ADS is a definite max. It's useful for CoH in 4th job. Also... @above.. http://tinypic.com/r/33tgx2f/7

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Marble101 10/08/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Okay, I'll fix that. Thanks for the advice.

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PrettyBoyTom 10/08/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] Ugly : oh my god that was long [/quote] That's what she said OT: nice guide you got there bro, i see what you did there.

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turtle33 10/08/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

try using headers

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iBlaster 10/08/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I've got a question, before hitting 4th job, instead of putting 19 on Nimble body or Endure, cant I max katara booster and put the rest on like nimble body? is 19+ avoid really that neccessary? :O

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Sammi 10/08/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

How does Mirrored Target work ?

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iNerd 10/08/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

When I read the title, I assumed this was a giant rant about DBs. But I was wrong. Nice guide, just needs some cleaning up, like headers, etc.

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shadowkid21 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

[quote] Sammi : How does Mirrored Target work ? [/quote] It's a fancier version of the puppet from the Archer class. Edit: There are non-nx version of all the books, some are more expensive and rare while others are common and cheap. Ex: Slash storm can be coming from gacha (did not see a SS of a mob dropping it) which makes it expensive and rare since there are a few. Mirror image and flying assualter is more common however because skeles and memory monks drop 'em.

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Sammi 10/08/10 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

shadowkid21 Oh, why do people plant the Target somewhere far away ? o-o. Doesn't seem helpful.

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