Hi Guys getting on for the first time in 15+ years. I always had builds that were good at everything and great at nothing. I really just want to focus on PVM. Always preferred warriors but it seems they can't always get the job done. Should I go for a provoke or tamer build for more damage? right now I have swordmanship tactics anatomy healing parrying resist spells animal taming poisoning but i hear thats useless when I can just buy weapons. going to drop poisoning What would be a better choice tame or provoke and what would the suggested skills be? thanks!
Drop parrying unless you're going to use a shield, but that's not necessary. For a new character and just getting back into it, build a PEACE/PROVO bard. Drop resist and taming as well. Pick up Music/Peace/Provo - you'll have a nice, easy to train, build and you'll be making gold quickly! See wylwrk's video of The Streak
A Provo dexxer is very versatile and fun. I think my template is swords, tactics, anatomy, healing, resist, music and Provo. Works very well for amibs and events like the undead dungeon
I’ll do a new build for a prov/peace if I can’t make a provoke with my current build Ok so the primary damage source is peacemaking with monsters so they don’t stomple me and then making them fight each other? Guessing I want dex to be high. Intelligence to go along or strength? With a build like this do I still use magic or melee (archery) as a backup damage source or will all my time be taken up using provocation/peace? Keep healing and anatomy? How about a good mage build and a good archer build? I would still like to build up my warrior listed above but don’t know if I’m wasting time for PVM. Is there a good choice between a dexxer or mage for PVM? I started an archer and started a mage build too for the heck of it. So much fun and so happy to be playing again I just have to learn it all over again.
Here' the build you posted (I'm going to assume you're splitting points and not going for 8xGM): My thoughts: You want some magery to get around. If you don't mind recall scrolls, I'd shoot for at least 30 shown. If you go 30/70 with Healing, you should be in a good place. You're right about poisoning--it's not worth the money, especially when you're starting fresh. Keep in mind that high-end monsters are poison resistant or can cure themselves. Animal Taming needs Animal Lore and Veterinary. If you want a dex tamer, I'd drop Parrying and Resist. Keep in mind that Taming is a hard road, and while there are some shortcuts, you'll need a lot of help, which is tough to do when you're new. If you want to go with Music, Peace, and Provoke (great build for PvM), you have crowd control and damage. Peace-dexxers do great, and Provo-dexxers are good too. You either beat on the baddies when they're peaced or fighting each other. Just remember to re-peace often since it falls off after a few hits. So, in short, what I'm saying is: Core skills: Swords/Anatomy/Tactics Support Skills: magery (30)/healing (70) Elective Skills: taming/lore/vet or music/peace/provoke Finally, I recommend you seek out members of Project Sanctuary (like me!) who can help you get accustomed to life in UO:R. We're happy to help
Thanks guys! How do I seek out sanctuary members? Seems like less talking at the bank and more macroing than in the old days
