Shield Spike

Aethenor · 21-04-2007, 12:14 PM

Hello fellow Guardians,

So far I'm having an absolute blast with my guardian. Yesterday I got to level 20 (unfortunately not without dieing, curse mothers making you go afk in a dangerous area!) and learned the Shield Spike ability. Costed me 40s, I bought a spike kit from the trainer and went out in the field to test it out.

I wasn't really sure what it would do, the description wasn't crystal clear, but the result kinda disappointed me. It takes a handful of seconds to apply it, and the 'buff' only lasts like 10 seconds. So I really wonder what the use of it is. Why would I buy a spike of 7 silver that takes 5 seconds to apply (forcing you to use it before you go into combat) and only lasts long enough to make 1 or 2 shield attacks? Am I missing something or doing something wrong, or is it just one of our least useful abilities?

D3xter · 21-04-2007, 01:06 PM

Basically, yes it sucks, it should be more of a damage-addon for the shield that lasts at least for several hours if not permanent to make any sense, I never really used it in the Beta because it was useless.

Antilles · 21-04-2007, 04:13 PM

Agreed, I just bought this skill and thought it was a bloody waste of silver

Hanto · 21-04-2007, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by D3xter

Basically, yes it sucks, it should be more of a damage-addon for the shield that lasts at least for several hours if not permanent to make any sense.

Lets hope that it has this at end game, have not got to level 20 yet (17 atm) but think i will save the cash, lets face it there never seems to be enough to repair let alone pay for crafting goods or buy purple stuff to kit out.
With the low dps of gardian it would have been good to say 10% more damage a blow.
Or we could have a type of spike sheild, say 50% of like for like ap's but 200% damage. you would need shield spike and heavy shield to ues?

D3xter · 21-04-2007, 08:29 PM

You just get different "better" shieldspikes while being Weaponsmith till mastery, westerness-based and all that other stuff, apart from that there's no major change in the initial skill till lvl50 (maybe it lasts a bit more but can't remember I used it like once or twice). Imo just spending your money on some buff-food or pipeweed that increases stats and use that (as it lasts longer) is a lot more worth it.

VanquishLee · 27-04-2007, 03:02 PM

I was not happy about this too, when reaching lvl 20.

Realy gets my goat when they put in useless skills/abilities/items. no point.

If there is a skill,item or ability not working how it should or not working at all,OR no thought put into it, dont bother putting into the game, already costs a fortune to reapair my gear, ( that seems every npc that can sell or buy items has the ability to INSTANTLY reapair your items??) so too make me spend another 7 silver EACH for a absoulutly useless item/skill is not on.Why guys?

Things like this needs to be addressed. (proberly a good idea to sort the stability of the servers as a proority thou, so at least you can play the game minus a skill or two)

TrueDeviL · 27-04-2007, 11:14 PM

This skill is not great, I agree..

However to address another thing that was mentioned..

There is no need to buy armour/weapons tbh, I'm lvl 31, and I have made do with ALL quest rewards or items I've crafted myself.

Once you reach lvl 25+ you will start gaining real nice money (unless you don't spend wisely ofc).. Some lvl 28-30 quests give 11-22 silver as rewards, and that just 1 quest in a chain of them, and the quest rewards are pretty good too.

Also, don't forget the little things.. The useless items that drops from mobs. When you get to the Orcs in North Downs, they drop the scabbard for thier weapon.. Yes, useless item.. 10 are worth like 14 silver tho ^^.. Worth collecting.

29-04-2007, 04:47 PM

I personally dont think the cost is any trouble, its the effect that is currently VERY nerfed. its like the devs didnt really think this skill out entirely.
As a 33 Guardian, doing an avg of 50-60 dmg with my normal hits, and 80-150 with my shield skills, it sure wont hurt an extra 5-10 dmg with a shield spike.
Perhaps a later patch will make us all happy. So far nothing on the horizon.
Spry.

21-04-2007, 12:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Aethenor Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 7	Shield Spike Hello fellow Guardians, So far I'm having an absolute blast with my guardian. Yesterday I got to level 20 (unfortunately not without dieing, curse mothers making you go afk in a dangerous area!) and learned the Shield Spike ability. Costed me 40s, I bought a spike kit from the trainer and went out in the field to test it out. I wasn't really sure what it would do, the description wasn't crystal clear, but the result kinda disappointed me. It takes a handful of seconds to apply it, and the 'buff' only lasts like 10 seconds. So I really wonder what the use of it is. Why would I buy a spike of 7 silver that takes 5 seconds to apply (forcing you to use it before you go into combat) and only lasts long enough to make 1 or 2 shield attacks? Am I missing something or doing something wrong, or is it just one of our least useful abilities?

21-04-2007, 04:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Antilles Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 14	Agreed, I just bought this skill and thought it was a bloody waste of silver __________________ The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar Є~The Sanctuary~Э --------------- European Chapter ---------------

27-04-2007, 11:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
TrueDeviL Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 3	This skill is not great, I agree.. However to address another thing that was mentioned.. There is no need to buy armour/weapons tbh, I'm lvl 31, and I have made do with ALL quest rewards or items I've crafted myself. Once you reach lvl 25+ you will start gaining real nice money (unless you don't spend wisely ofc).. Some lvl 28-30 quests give 11-22 silver as rewards, and that just 1 quest in a chain of them, and the quest rewards are pretty good too. Also, don't forget the little things.. The useless items that drops from mobs. When you get to the Orcs in North Downs, they drop the scabbard for thier weapon.. Yes, useless item.. 10 are worth like 14 silver tho ^^.. Worth collecting. __________________ Truedevil - Guardian - Snowbourn - Officer in Ravenous Knights! Last edited by TrueDeviL; 27-04-2007 at 11:48 PM.

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21-04-2007, 01:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
D3xter Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 558	Basically, yes it sucks, it should be more of a damage-addon for the shield that lasts at least for several hours if not permanent to make any sense, I never really used it in the Beta because it was useless.

21-04-2007, 08:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
D3xter Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 558	You just get different "better" shieldspikes while being Weaponsmith till mastery, westerness-based and all that other stuff, apart from that there's no major change in the initial skill till lvl50 (maybe it lasts a bit more but can't remember I used it like once or twice). Imo just spending your money on some buff-food or pipeweed that increases stats and use that (as it lasts longer) is a lot more worth it.

27-04-2007, 03:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
VanquishLee Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 6	I was not happy about this too, when reaching lvl 20. Realy gets my goat when they put in useless skills/abilities/items. no point. If there is a skill,item or ability not working how it should or not working at all,OR no thought put into it, dont bother putting into the game, already costs a fortune to reapair my gear, ( that seems every npc that can sell or buy items has the ability to INSTANTLY reapair your items??) so too make me spend another 7 silver EACH for a absoulutly useless item/skill is not on.Why guys? Things like this needs to be addressed. (proberly a good idea to sort the stability of the servers as a proority thou, so at least you can play the game minus a skill or two)

29-04-2007, 04:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sprycer Guest Posts: n/a	I personally dont think the cost is any trouble, its the effect that is currently VERY nerfed. its like the devs didnt really think this skill out entirely. As a 33 Guardian, doing an avg of 50-60 dmg with my normal hits, and 80-150 with my shield skills, it sure wont hurt an extra 5-10 dmg with a shield spike. Perhaps a later patch will make us all happy. So far nothing on the horizon. Spry.