Idea for a 2p Set

[+Josh]

So, I've always been a fan of dual-duties, and I was putting together a set for 2p that looks something like this:

Cloudy Wand of Storms
Frozen Wand of Crystals
Golden Compass
Scarab Ring
Scarab Medallion
Sword of the Dead
Blue Scorchstone
sticky hand/bomb

No freeze battles, obviously. Is having defense against every icon like this a good idea, even if it's ~3 icons? Would this work in 2p? Is it even worth it so have the Scarab Medallion in there? Just want some input, thanks.

[mathbits]

Well, many people use shield breakers, which deal >5 of one icon (Wand of Reality + Lenny Chatter = 8 light, 8 air).

I find that if you want to defend every type, you're gonna have to go with Downsize! and/or Thyoras Tear. Thick Smoke Bomb somehow has the same effect. I personally don't feel that in 2p, you need to defend every icon. That's a big no for me. The most common icons must be blocked, and on top of that, you need a high constant.

2p battling to me is sort of like 1p battling. Although you strive for high HP and STR boosts in both, 2p offers opponents with better shields against your icon types.

I don't know about your set...some of the things in that list just aren't worth it, you know what I mean?

Cheer =)

[+Josh]

Just to clarify, at the level I'm using this at I'm not expecting WoR's and such. (mid-beginner mostly)

[CadaverGrey]

Would help if you can tell us your stats and pet species. It would give us a better idea.

[+Josh]

Stats = in desperate need of training; I'm not even gonna bother posting them exactly. Even str/defense though.
Species = Quiggle. Soon to be labbed.

[mathbits]

w00t at lab.

Because of lower'd DEF stats, I have created an unexhausted (is that a word?) list of percentage blockers as they are most effective:

The percentage blockers I know consist of:
Downsize!, 50% all, OPB
Thyoras Tear, 100% all, OPB
Winged Scarab, 100% physical - some dmg
Yooyuball Player Sling, 100% physical
Yooyuball Keepers Chest Guard, 100% physical
Ghostkershield, 100% dark
Ring of the Lost, 100% dark
Faerie Tabard, 100% water
Enchanted Kiko Squeeze Toy, 100% water
Shadow Shield, 100% light
Illusens Silver Shield, 100% earth
Pirate Captains Hat, 100% earth, 100% light, semi-fragile

But then again, you won't be encountering many of higher class weapons...You are better off with just constants and shields.

What is your budget, by the way?

[+Josh]

Yup, I know all about labbing and lowered defense HP way up blah blah. But I intend to keep my stats in chick using the training school so I don't think I need to resort to full blockers. And those are all out of my budget except for D! and maybe the Winged Scarab (they're ~300K? Haven't checked in forever). Budget is sitting at ~200K, but this isn't a build-me-a-set thread, I wanted opinions on the idea I had...

[CadaverGrey]

mathbits Wrote:Because of lower'd DEF stats, I have created an unexhausted (is that a word?) list of percentage blockers as they are most effective:

I'm off to work now, but I just thought a quick reply is necessary. I'm thinking that since he is going by the dual duty way, he would be training defence as well.

[+Josh]

Not sure what the policy on bumping is, but it's been 3 days since the last response and I want some more people's opinions on this.

[cutejohn291]

Replace Scarab Medallion with Downsize! and you'll be fine. Or add Steaming Skeem Potion to replace SM for a hard hitter.

SM is not useful because you're better of with Golden Compass which has 9 icons attack.

[+Josh]

This died. Again.

I think I will replace the Scarab Medallion, as it's not quite powerful enough to warrant use... *smacks TNT* MAKE A BETTER AIR DUAL DUTY NAO!