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***** Martial Artist Guide *****
**** Version 1.0 ****
***** By Engelen/Lsnake *****
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1: Introduction..................................[1INT]
2: The Creation..................................[2CRE]
3: Skills........................................[3SKI]
3.1: Primary Skills...........................[31SK]
3.2: Secondary Skills.........................[32SK]
3.3: Third Skills.............................[33SK]
4: Implants......................................[4IMP]
4.1: Generic Martial Artist Setup.............[41IM]
4.2: Agility/Stamina/Strength Based Setup.....[42IM]
4.3: Infantry or Support Symbiants?...........[43IM]
5: Nanos.........................................[5NAN]
5.1: Healing..................................[51NA]
5.2: Evades...................................[52NA]
5.3: Nano Resist..............................[53NA]
5.4: Crit Increase............................[54NA]
5.5: Martial Arts Skill.......................[55NA]
5.6: Physical Init Increase...................[56NA]
5.7: Brawl Skill..............................[57NA]
5.8: Damage Type Modifiers....................[58NA]
5.9: Short Time Damage Boosts.................[59NA]
6.0: Fears....................................[60NA]
6.1: Strength Buffs...........................[61NA]
6.2: Riposte Buff.............................[62NA]
6.3: AC Buffs.................................[63NA]
6.4: Taunt Nano Line..........................[64NA]
6.5: Martial Artist Team Line.................[65NA]
7: Weapon Information............................[7WEA]
7.1: How Attack Rating is split...............[71AR]
7.2: Recommended Weapons......................[72WE]
8: Special Attacks...............................[8SPE]
9: Perks.........................................[9PER]
9.1: Primary Perks............................[91PE]
9.2: Group Perks..............................[92PE]
9.3: Alien Perks..............................[93PE]
10: Rubi-Ka Armor.................................[10RU]
10.1: Rubi-Ka Back Armor.......................[10R1]
10.2: Rubi-Ka Armor Parts......................[10R2]
10.3: Rubi-Ka Equipment........................[10R3]
11: Shadowlands Armor.............................[11SL]
11.1: Tier 2...................................[11T2]
11.2: Tier 3...................................[11T3]
11.3: Shadowlands Equipment....................[11S2]
12: Title level Checkpoints.......................[12TL]
13: Frequently Asked Questions....................[13FA]
14: Great MA & AO Links...........................[14LI]
15: Last Words, Credits and Copyright.............[15CO]
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*** 1: Introduction [1INT] ***
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Welcome to my Martial Artist Guide! I'm Engelen(AKA LSnake on Gamefaqs),
a level 214 Martial Artist, played Anarchy Online since January 2002.
I have played several high level Martial Artist Alts and have also worked as a
Martial Artist Professional on the forums.
Attention:
This FAQ is rewritten from my original guide at the official
Anarchy Online forums, located at this url:
http://forums.anarchy-online.com/showthread.php
?s=205b2335e80888e24a954b7c35288b3c&threadid=213250
Naturally, I had to make some rather big changes to the setup,
several things had to be removed and/or modified, but I still think it will
serve well here too. The Layout had to be rather heavily modified to fit into
a FAQ here, but I'll do my best to make it work.
Note: This guide requires you to know the basic of the game to fully understand
the contents of this guide.
Note 2: This guide requires an Internet Connection if you want to get the
maximum out of it. It can still be read and enjoyed without it, but most items
and equipment have much more information online.
I hope you will enjoy it! If you want to correct any errors, contribute
anything you might think should be here or get in touch with me, feel free to
email me at: lsnake@gmail.com or oddsnake@hotmail.com:
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*** 2: The Creation [2CRE] ***
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So you decide to make a new Martial Artist!
Its a very good choice, Martial Artstis are absolutely one of the
strongest professions in the game, very good at soloing,
while being a strong part of any teams.
There are several factors that make the Martial Artist profession so good:
-Great Damage (Especially in the latter part of the game)
-Very good Evades (Also kicking in after 140)
-Decent Heals
-Very Cheap, Dont need Weapons
-Implants and Skills are set up nice
Before we continue, I`d like to explain a bit.
Skills, like "Martial Arts", "Brawl", "Evades" and more are based
upon your "Base Abilities". Base Abilities again, are based upon what
Breed you choose. With this fresh in mind, lets look at the most important
skill of all, "Martial Arts". Based on 50% Agility, 20% Strength and
30% Psychic, we can now see that if you want to go for
max MA skill and Attack Rating, choose a Breed with high Agility,
and preferably Strength and Psychic very close.
I`d like to present a an overview of the breedcaps for
the different Breeds at level 200 and 220:
+---------+
| Solitus |
+---------+
Solitus is a well-rounded breed fit for most professions, and is
also a very good choice for Martial Artists.
+-----------------------+
| Level 200 Ability Cap |
+=======================+
| Strength | 472 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Agility | 480 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Stamina | 480 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Intelligence | 480 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Sense | 480 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Psychic | 480 |
+-----------------------+
+-----------------------+
| Level 220 Ability Cap |
+=======================+
| Strength | 772 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Agility | 780 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Stamina | 780 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Intelligence | 780 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Sense | 780 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Psychic | 780 |
+-----------------------+
+--------+
| Opifex |
+--------+
Opifex is the best breed for Martial Artists. They have a very high
Agility and Sense, with Strength close behind. Slightly lower Health
than Solius, but far more Evades and Martial Arts skills makes them the
best breed.
+-----------------------+
| Level 200 Ability Cap |
+=======================+
| Strength | 464 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Agility | 544 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Stamina | 480 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Intelligence | 464 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Sense | 512 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Psychic | 448 |
+-----------------------+
+-----------------------+
| Level 220 Ability Cap |
+=======================+
| Strength | 764 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Agility | 944 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Stamina | 680 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Intelligence | 764 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Sense | 912 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Psychic | 748 |
+-----------------------+
+-------+
| Atrox |
+-------+
Awesome Health, Strength and Stamina makes the Atrox Breed a very
sturdy and strong MA, but in terms of MA Skills they fall behind alot.
+-----------------------+
| Level 200 Ability Cap |
+=======================+
| Strength | 512 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Agility | 480 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Stamina | 512 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Intelligence | 400 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Sense | 400 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Psychic | 400 |
+-----------------------+
+-----------------------+
| Level 220 Ability Cap |
+=======================+
| Strength | 912 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Agility | 780 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Stamina | 912 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Intelligence | 600 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Sense | 600 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Psychic | 600 |
+-----------------------+
+----------+
| Nanomage |
+----------+
The weakest of the four breeds, the Nanomage does not have any real
advantage compared to the other three breeds. The only thing that helps
out, is the huge nanopool and the higher nanoskills than the other breeds
but this is rarely worth
+-----------------------+
| Level 200 Ability Cap |
+=======================+
| Strength | 464 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Agility | 464 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Stamina | 448 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Intelligence | 512 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Sense | 480 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Psychic | 512 |
+-----------------------+
+-----------------------+
| Level 220 Ability Cap |
+=======================+
| Strength | 664 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Agility | 664 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Stamina | 748 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Intelligence | 912 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Sense | 780 |
+-----------------+-----+
| Psychic | 912 |
+-----------------------+
From that comparison, you can see that if you wanna go for the absolute best,
choose Opifex. Close second is Solitus with higher Strength and Psychic
but much lower Agility, with Atrox and Nanomage on Third and Fourth.
While a Nanomage may look okay on paper, they are unfortunately too weak
and have little HP. Remember that if your Evades doesnt hold,
you only got your HP, since their heals wont be enough at higher levels.
So, to conclude the breed, in best order:
1. Opifex
2. Solitus
3. Atrox
4. Nanomage
Keep in mind that if you choose Atrox,
you will have problems casting the highest nanos on lower levels
unless you have Nano Skill towers/200+ Implants/Perks into Abilities
which causes drip offs. This has become easier after Shadowlands though,
with perks and new equipment making up for the low int/psy.
No Matter what you choose, the good thing here is that all of these breeds
have their good sides, but only Atrox and Nanomages have
actually any "lesser" sides.
Atroxes have problem with Nanoskills and Nano Pool,
but they regain it by having the highest HP of all the MA breeds.
Nanomages can easily selfcast the highest MA nanos before any other,
and can have a very good Nanopool(which helps healing),
but they have a very low HP.
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*** 3: Skills [3SKI] ***
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Martial Artists have a quite acceptable skill setup, most skills are very cheap
except the nanoskills, but you will mostly only need four Nanoskills, not all
of them, so it isn't that bad.
I`ll do a little summary of the importance of Base Abilities first. Depending
on your breed and playstyle, there is no set choice of which to increase, you
will have to consider several factors before deciding what abilities to
increase.
+---------+
| AGILITY |
+---------+
Agility is very important for a Martial Artist. It's used for Martial Arts,
Evades, Armor, Implants and lots of drip off skills. The Tier Armor has this
as the primary Requirement.
+----------+
| STRENGTH |
+----------+
Strength is also important since Martial Arts is based upon it, and its used
for equipping a lot of good armor. The Tier Armor uses it as the second
requirement. Other skills that benefit from it is Brawl and Runspeed.
+--------------+
| INTELLIGENCE |
+--------------+
Important. The main point with Intelligence is all the drip off points into
Nano Skills, which you will need to selfcast the highest buffs at lowest
possible level.
+---------+
| STAMINA |
+---------+
The Three main points with Stamina is equipping armor, increasing
Body Development and Implants. Not directly so much affecting Martial Arts,
but important for a lot of other things.
+---------+
| PSYCHIC |
+---------+
Believe it or not, Psychic is an important skill since it is used for
Martial Arts and Nano Pool. If you cannot increase both Psychic and Max Nano,
go for Psychic as it gives you more Martial Arts in addition to free Max Nano.
+-------+
| SENSE |
+-------+
Back in the earlier days, Sense was considered as a very important MA skill.
It is primary used as the ability which Evades and Physical Init is based on,
but MA Armor and Equipment is also dependent on it.
+------------------+
| BODY DEVELOPMENT |
+------------------+
Very Important since it increases your Max Health. Keep this as high as
possible, since it is very vital for keeping you alive.
+----------+
| MAX NANO |
+----------+
Important since the bigger nanopool you have, the more heals you can cast
without needing to recharge, and the longer you can stay alive.
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*** 3.1: Primary Skills [31SK] ***
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These are the skills you should be focusing on. In order for you to do damage
and survive, this is what you must increase. Always max Martial Arts, and keep
Physical Init and Evades VERY high, max if possible.
+--------------+
| MARTIAL ARTS |
+--------------+
Martial Arts is the skill that calculates how much damage you do and it also
increases your Attack Rating. This is the most important skill of all, so
always max this skill.
+-------+
| BRAWL |
+-------+
Our main special attack, with 14 seconds recharge, high damage and chance for
stun, this is a very important special attack.
+--------------------+
| EVADE CLOSE COMBAT |
+--------------------+
This is a highly important skill to increase, since it gives you a better
chance of evading melee attacks.
+--------------+
| DODGE RANGED |
+--------------+
Again a very important skill, this gives you a better chance of evading ranged
attacks, which means nearly all attacks with Guns and Ranged Weaponry.
+-----------------+
| DUCK EXPLOSIVES |
+-----------------+
The least important of the three Evade skills, this is used to dodge Grenade
and Shotgun based attacks.
+-----------+
| TREATMENT |
+-----------+
Very important. Used for using high treatment kits and putting in Implants,
this one is important to keep as high as possible.
+---------------+
| PHYSICAL INIT |
+---------------+
Increasing Physical Init has two good effects, it lets you hit faster, and
it also lets you adjust your Agg Def Bar so that you can gain more defense
while attacking just as fast.
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*** 3.2: Secondary Skills [32SK] ***
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These are important skills, for example used for casting our nanos. Without
nanos, you won't stand much chance.
+--------------------------+
| BIOLOGICAL METAMORPHOSES |
+--------------------------+
Shortname is Bio Met, and is used for the following types of nanos:
Healing, AC Buffs, Fears, Short Time Damage Boosts and Damage Type Buffs
+----------------------------+
|PSYCHOLOGICAL MODIFICATIONS |
+----------------------------+
Shortname is Psy Mod, and is used for the following types of nanos:
Evades, Martial Arts Skill, Crit, Init and Brawl Buffs
+---------------------+
| SENSORY IMPROVEMENT |
+---------------------+
Shortname is Sen(sor) Imp, and is used for the following types of nanos:
Healing, Evades, Martial Arts Skill, Crit, Init, Brawl,
Short Time Damage Boosts and Damage Type Buffs
+--------------+
| TIME & SPACE |
+--------------+
Shortname is TS, and is used for the following types of nanos:
Crit Buffs
It is also very important because it is required for using Nano Rechargers.
+-----------+
| FIRST AID |
+-----------+
The Extra Heal, both in Healing and Nano Form is very useful. However, even
more important than healing yourself, is being able to support others with both
Heal and Nano Stims, especially doctors and enforcers. They will really
appreciate this.
+--------+
| DIMACH |
+--------+
This is the "Killer" Special which can do a insane amount of damage. It does
have 30 minutes recharge at lower level, so use it wisely. After 1000 Dimach
Skill, the recharge will start to sink while your skill goes up.
+-------------+
| NANO RESIST |
+-------------+
Used for resisting hostile Nano programs.
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*** 3.3: Third Skills [33SK] ***
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These are skills that you don't have to worry about unless they get too low, or
until you need to increase them. Computer Literacy is the exception since it
is required when you want to equip more NCU.
+-------------------+
| COMPUTER LITERACY |
+-------------------+
Used for equipping higher NCU and Belt and getting better prices in shops.
+-------+
| PARRY |
+-------+
Parry has several functions. First of all, it SHOULD be a defensive function,
but as of today, 16 May 2005 it is not working.
Secondly, it is used for two very good and popular MA Specials called
"Blessed With Thunder" and "Flower of Life".
Thirdly, it is used to equip some equipment, and to use the Parry Sticks.
+---------+
| RIPOSTE |
+---------+
Riposte has two primary functions.
First of all, it SHOULD be a defensive function, but as of today, 16 May 2005
it is not working.
Secondly, it is used for a very important MA Special, "Upon a Wave of Summer".
+-----+
| BOW |
+-----+
Bows are primary used by PvP players who wants to extend their range and to be
able to use Aimed Shot, but you can also use it to increase your damage by
hotswapping Bow and Fist.
+--------------+
| 1 HAND BLUNT |
+--------------+
The 1 Hand Blunt skill is only used for equipping some weapons Martial Artists
can use. Unless you are building your character for that, leave it alone.
+----------+
| PIERCING |
+----------+
The Piercing skill is only used for equipping some weapons that Martial Artists
can use. They aren't all that good with Shadowlands and Alien Invasion, so it's
recommended to leave it alone for the time being.
+-----------+
| RUN SPEED |
+-----------+
Very nice, especially in Shadowlands. This increases the speed when you run,
making it very important if you are traveling alot.
+-----------+
| NANO INIT |
+-----------+
Not as important as it may seem, since the MA Nanos have a very short cast
time, so not much Nano Init is needed to Instant Cast them.
+----------------+
| MAP NAVIGATION |
+----------------+
Upgrade this to 130 Points to get all the useful Map Upgrades
+-------------+
| VEHICLE AIR |
+-------------+
Find a Low Yalmaha, and you should be able to keep this under 100 Points
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*** 4: IMPLANTS [4IMP] ***
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When creating implants, you should think about this first. Depending on what 3
clusters you use, you will end up with different Ability requirement.
If you follow the first setup, you can customize your imps, but you gotta watch
the Abilities. If you use the second, it only uses Strength/Agility/Stamina.
In the places where you can choose different Clusters, I`ll add them to the
right parts.
1: All Jobe Clusters have a Title Level 4 Requirement, and can not be built
into Implants under QL100. In those cases where I only list up Jobe Clusters,
go for blank until you can put in Jobe.
2: Multi Melee is only needed if you are using Dual Parry Sticks or Claws
3: There are a few without Bold. Those consist of several good options, which
is entirely up to you and your playing.
4: Implants with Weapon skills are only recommended if you actually use those
weapons.
5: If you plan to use normal implants to cast FFoK and UVC early, follow the
Bold Nanoskills.
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*** 4.1: Generic Martial Artist Setup [41IM] ***
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This is a Generic Overview of the normal choices you make when making MA
implants. Think about Abilities when following this setup. This setup most
likely won't work well if you are planning to twink by using a few abilities
only, but it's more directed at the normal setup.
+------+
| HEAD |
+------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | SENSE | Perception |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | DIMACH | Nano Pool |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | PSY MOD | Bio Met/T&S/Sensor Imp/Treatment |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+-----+
| EYE |
+-----+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | TIME&SPACE | Bow |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | SENSOR IM | Psy Mod/Treatment |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | VEHICLE AIR | Nothing/Anything |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+-----+
| EAR |
+-----+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | PSY MOD | Intelligence |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | NANO COST | Nothing/Anything |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | XP MODIFIER | Nothing/Anything |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+-------+
| CHEST |
+-------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | SENSOR IMP | Strength |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | BIO META | Nothing/Anything |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | MAX HEALTH | Body Dev/Dimach/Stamina |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+-----------+
| RIGHT ARM |
+-----------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | PARRY | Riposte |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | ADD ALL DEF | Brawling/Add All Off/Phys.Init |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | STRENGTH | 1HB/1HE/Bow/Piercing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+----------+
| LEFT ARM |
+----------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | PHYSICAL INIT| Nothing/Anything |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | STRENGTH | Bow/Piercing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | ADD ALL DEF | Brawling/Add All Off |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+-----------+
| RIGHT ARM |
+-----------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | PARRY | Riposte |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | ADD ALL DEF | Brawling/Add All Off/Phys.Init |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | STRENGTH | 1HB/1HE/Bow/Piercing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+-------+
| WAIST |
+-------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | BIO META | Agility/Evade Close/Dodge/Stamina|
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | MAX HEALTH | Body Dev |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | STRENGTH | 1HB/1HE/Bow/Piercing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+-------------+
| RIGHT WRIST |
+-------------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | ADD CHEM DAM | Add Fire Damage/Multi Melee |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | NANO RESIST | 1HB/1HE |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | RUN SPEED | Parry/Riposte/Nano Delta |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+------------+
| LEFT WRIST |
+------------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | NANO RESIST | Nothing/Anything |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | ADD CHEM DAM | Parry/Riposte/Run Speed |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | MULTI MELEE | Nothing/Anything |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+------------+
| LEFT WRIST |
+------------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | NANO RESIST | Nothing/Anything |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | ADD CHEM DAM | Parry/Riposte/Run Speed |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | MULTI MELEE | Nothing/Anything |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+-----+
| LEG |
+-----+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | MAX HEALTH | Body Dev/Melee AC |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | EVADE CLOSE | Stamina |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | AGILITY | Dodge Ranged/Duck Exp |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+------------+
| RIGHT HAND |
+------------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | TREATMENT | 1HB/1HE/Fire AC |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | TIME&SPACE | Nothing/Anything |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | MARTIAL ARTS | Nothing/Anything |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+-----------+
| LEFT HAND |
+-----------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | MARTIAL ARTS | Nothing/Anything |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | FIRE AC | Skill Lock Mod |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | ANYTHING | Nothing/Anything |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+------+
| FEET |
+------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | ADD ALL DEF | Add All Off/Duck Explosives |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | MARTIAL ARTS | Dodge Ranged/Agility |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | EVADE CLOSE | Physical Init |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
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*** 4.2: Agility/Stamina/Strength Based Setup [42IM] ***
*******************************************************************************
If you are trying to twink, it's best for a Martial Artist to use implants
that use Agility, Stamina and Strength as Base Abilities, because not only
should they be naturally high, but they are also easy to increase. Here's a
setup you can try, the Recommended Clusters SHOULD make sure all ends up
either as Agility, Stamina or Strength.
+----------------+
| HEAD - AGILITY |
+----------------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | SENSE | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | NOTHING | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | PSY MOD | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+---------------+
| EYE - AGILITY |
+---------------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | TIME&SPACE | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | SENSOR IMP | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | AIMED SHOT | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+---------------+
| EAR - AGILITY |
+---------------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | PSY MOD | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | CONCEALMENT | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | NOTHING | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+-----------------+
| CHEST - STAMINA |
+-----------------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | SENSOR IMP | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | BIO META | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | MAX HEALTH | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+---------------------+
| RIGHT ARM - STAMINA |
+---------------------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | PARRY | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | ADD ALL DEF | Brawling/Add All Off/Phys.Init |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | STRENGTH | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+---------------------+
| LEFT ARM - STRENGTH |
+---------------------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | PHYSICAL INIT| Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | STRENGTH | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | BRAWLING | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+-----------------+
| WAIST - STAMINA |
+-----------------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | BIO META | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | MAX HEALTH | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | FIRE AC | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+-----------------------+
| RIGHT WRIST - AGILITY |
+-----------------------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | MULTI MELEE | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | NANO RESIST | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | PARRY | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+----------------------+
| LEFT WRIST - AGILITY |
+----------------------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | NANO RESIST | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | PARRY | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | MULTI MELEE | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+---------------+
| LEG - STAMINA |
+---------------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | MAX HEALTH | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | EVADE CLOSE | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | AGILITY | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+----------------------+
| RIGHT HAND - AGILITY |
+----------------------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | TREATMENT | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | TIME&SPACE | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | MARTIAL ARTS | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+---------------------+
| LEFT HAND - STAMINA |
+---------------------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | MARTIAL ARTS | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | FIRE AC | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | NOTHING | Nothing |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
+----------------+
| FEET - AGILITY |
+----------------+
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Cluster | Recommended | Alternatives |
+=========+==============+==================================+
| Faded | ADD ALL DEF | Add All Off |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Bright | MARTIAL ARTS | Dodge Ranged/Agility |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
| Shiny | EVADE CLOSE | Physical Init |
+---------+--------------+----------------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 4.3: Infantry or Support Symbiants? [43IM] ***
*******************************************************************************
This is a suggested Symbiant Setup. If you are unsure about what Symbiants to
use, you can always take a peak at this setup.
Note 1: There are no Symbiants adding Martial Arts to Left Hand, so use a
Normal Implant with a Martial Arts cluster instead.
Note 2: For Left Wrist, you should really try for the Fist of the Dominator.
Neither Support or Infantry Left Wrist is half as good, so feel free to choose
one with the mods that suit you best there if you can't get the Fist of the
Dominator.
Note 3: You`ll notice the lack of Agility. This is because, unfortunately, the
Infantry Leg and Waist Symbiants lack it. They got everything else you need
though, so my personal advice is to use the Infantry Symbiants for daily use
and Swap to Support when equipping Agility Armor or Equipment.
+---------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| Location | Recommended Symbiant |
+===============+=========================================================+
| Eye: | Support Unit Symbiant |
+---------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| Head: | Support Unit Symbiant |
+---------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| Ear: | Support Unit Symbiant |
+---------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| Right Arm: | Infantry Unit Symbiant |
+---------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| Chest: | Infantry Unit Symbiant |
+---------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| Left Arm: | Infantry Unit Symbiant |
+---------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| Right Wrist: | Support Unit Symbiant |
+---------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| Waist: | Infantry Unit Symbiant |
+---------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| Left Wrist: | Fist of the Dominator (Found in Inner Sanctum) |
+---------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| Right Hand: | Infantry Unit Symbiant |
+---------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| Leg: | Infantry Unit Symbiant |
+---------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| Left Hand: | Normal Left Hand Implant with Martial Artist Cluster |
+---------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
| Feet: | Infantry Unit Symbiant |
+---------------+---------------------------------------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 5: Nanos [5NAN] ***
*******************************************************************************
Martial Artists primary uses four Nanoskills, Bio Met, Psy Mod, Sensor Imp and
TS(Time & Space). You can play your MA perfectly fine with only these four
nanoskills, although the two last Nanoskills Mat Crea and Mat Meta also have
some decent nanos.
Here's a list of all our nanos and what they do.
Note: All Martial Artist Nano's can be found in this AO Database:
http://aodb.info/nanolist.aspx?Type=&Profession=Martial+Artist
*******************************************************************************
*** 5.1: Healing [51NA] ***
*******************************************************************************
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| NAME: | TARGET | EFFECT |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Personal Healing | Self Heal | 34-59 Points Heal |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Lesser Healing Touch | Single Heal | 55-103 Points Heal |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Restore Essence | Single Heal | 92-197 Points Heal |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Healing Touch | Single Heal | 181-379 Points Heal |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Healing Aura | Single Heal | 291-564 Points Heal |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Greater Healing Touch | Single Heal | 350-800 Points Heal |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Greater Restore Essence | Single Heal | 443-981 Points Heal |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Enlightened Aura of Healing | Single Heal | 556-1026 Points Heal |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Flourishing Heal | Single Heal | 980-1803 Points Heal |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Soul of Rubi | Single Heal | 1302-2136 Points Heal |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Team Restore Essence | Team Heal | 54-133 Points Heal |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Team Healing Touch | Team Heal | 99-265 Points Heal |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Team Healing Aura | Team Heal | 166-424 Points Heal |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Greater Team Healing Touch | Team Heal | 277-598 Points Heal |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Greater Team Restore Essence | Team Heal | 346-709 Points Heal |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 5.2: Evades [52NA] ***
*******************************************************************************
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| NAME: | TARGET | EFFECT |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Limbo Mastery | Single | 30 to Duck Explosives |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Elusive Target | Single | 50 to all Evades |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Fleet Foot | Single | 85 to all Evades |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Reduce Inertia | Single | 120 to all Evades |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Fake Out | Self Only | 6% to Evade from Base |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Misleading conduct | Self only | 10% to Evade from Base |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Ward Blow | Self Only | 12% to Evade from Base |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Shuffle Step | Self Only | 15% to Evade from Base |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Elude Step | Self Only | 19% to Evade from Base |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Stutter Step | Self Only | 24% to Evade from Base |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 5.3: Nano Resist [53NA] ***
*******************************************************************************
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| NAME: | TARGET | EFFECT |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Aegis of Stone | Self Only | 8% to Nano Resist from Base |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Aegis of Metal | Self Only | 14% to Nano Resist from Base|
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Aegis of Notum | Self Only | 23% to Nano Resist from Base|
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 5.4: Crit Increase [54NA] ***
*******************************************************************************
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| NAME: | TARGET | EFFECT |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Subconscious Guidance | Self Only | 8% Crit Increase |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Vulnerability Seeker | Self Only | 13% Crit Increase |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Last Minute Adjustments | Self Only | 19% Crit Increase |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Universal Vulnerability | Self Only | 24% Crit Increase |
| Compendium | | |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Mark of Risk | Single | 2% Crit Increase |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Mark of Danger | Single | 4% Crit Increase |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Mark of Peril | Single | 7% Crit Increase |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 5.5: Martial Arts Skill [55NA] ***
*******************************************************************************
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| NAME: | TARGET | EFFECT |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Lesser Controlled Rage | Single | 12 Martial Arts & 8 Phys Ini|
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Martial Arts Mastery | Single | 60 Martial Arts |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Four Fists of Kali | Self Only | 140 Martial Arts & Fast Att.|
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 5.6: Physical Init Increase [56NA] ***
*******************************************************************************
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| NAME: | TARGET | EFFECT |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Lesser Controlled Rage | Single | 8 Physical Init & 12 MA |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| First Strike | Single | 93 Physical & Melee Init |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 5.7: Brawl Skill [57NA] ***
*******************************************************************************
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| NAME: | TARGET | EFFECT |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Dirty Fighter | Single | 45 Brawl |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 5.8: Damage Type Modifiers [58NA] ***
*******************************************************************************
Note:
When you cast one of these buffs, it will change your damage type. I've listed
what type of damage type you will gain when you cast it, and the extra damage
you get from the buff. Also, these are ONLY castable on either yourself, other
MA's or Agents in False Profession Martial Artist.
Example: "Chemical & 9 Damage Add" means that it changes your damage type on
fists from Melee to Chemical, and it adds 9 to all damage you do.
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| NAME: | TARGET | EFFECT |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Iron Fist | MA's Only | Melee & 2 Damage Add |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Energized Fists | MA's Only | Energy & 6 Damage Add |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Corrosive Fists | MA's Only | Chemical & 9 Damage Add |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Fists of Shocking Touch | MA's Only | Energy & 11 Damage Add |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Fists of Fire | MA's Only | Fire & 13 Damage Add |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Fists of the Maelstrom | MA's Only | Energy & 15 Damage Add |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Fists of the Polar Star | MA's Only | Fire & 17 Damage Add |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Fists of the Sorrowful Toad | MA's Only | Chemical & 19 Damage Add |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Fists of the Lightning Crane | MA's Only | Energy & 23 Damage Add |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Fists of Stellar Harmony | MA's Only | Fire & 26 Damage Add |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 5.9: Short Time Damage Boosts [59NA] ***
*******************************************************************************
There are two types of Damage Boosts, one gotten on Rubi-Ka, these will lock
your Nanoskills for a set amount of time, and the ones found in Shadowlands
won't lock them, but they cannot be used until a certain level and upward.
These boosts will increase your damage for a small amount of time.
+------------------------------------+
| Rubi-Ka Versions(Locks Nanoskills) |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| NAME: | TARGET | EFFECT |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Crash of Thunder | Self Only | 19 Damage Add, 15 Sec Lock |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Lotus Water | Self Only | 28 Damage Add, 15 Sec Lock |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Meditate on an Autumn Leaf | Self Only | 35 Damage Add, 15 Sec Lock |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Wind-Blown Blossom | Self Only | 43 Damage Add, 15 Sec Lock |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Sadness of the Willow | Self Only | 51 Damage Add, 15 Sec Lock |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Sunrise over Pond | Self Only | 56 Damage Add, 20 Sec Lock |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Sway of Bamboo | Self Only | 63 Damage Add, 20 Sec Lock |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Waiting Panda | Self Only | 69 Damage Add, 20 Sec Lock |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Chirp of the Mournful Cricket | Self Only | 77 Damage Add, 20 Sec Lock |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Summer Rain | Self Only | 84 Damage Add, 20 Sec Lock |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Inner Peace, Outward Rage | Self Only | 94 Damage Add, 20 Sec Lock |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
+------------------------------------------------+
| Shadowlands Versions (Doesn't Lock Nanoskills) |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| NAME: | TARGET | EFFECT |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Rumble of Distant Thunder | Self Only | 74 Damage Add, Level 75 |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Petals on Water | Self Only | 107 Damage Add, Level 145 |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Dragon Stance | Self Only | 140 Damage Add, Level 185 |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Smell of Approaching Rain | Self Only | 173 Damage Add, Level 203 |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Grace of the Emperor Crane | Self Only | 206 Damage Add, Level 209 |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Peaceful Midnight Sky | Self Only | 239 Damage Add, Level 212 |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Ripples on the Calm Pond | Self Only | 272 Damage Add, Level 216 |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Autumn Leaves | Self Only | 305 Damage Add, Level 219 |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 6.0: Fears [60NA] ***
*******************************************************************************
This is a quite good Nanoline, very often overlooked. It works great at even
higher levels, and can be a lifesaver for fearing minions for a small amount
of time. It makes minions and most enemies run away for a short while.
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| NAME: | TARGET | EFFECT |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Presence of the Master | Area Effect | 10 Meter Fear on Enemies |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Presence of the Overlord | Area Effect | 11 Meter Fear on Enemies |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Presence of the Dominator | Area Effect | 13 Meter Fear on Enemies |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 6.1: Strength Buffs [61NA] ***
*******************************************************************************
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| NAME: | TARGET | EFFECT |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Muscle Stim | Single | 12 to Strength, 1 Melee Dam |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Muscles Booster | Single | 25 to Strength, 3 Melee Dam |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 6.2: Riposte Buff [62NA] ***
*******************************************************************************
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| NAME: | TARGET | EFFECT |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Return Attack | Single | 50 to Riposte |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 6.3: AC Buffs [63NA] ***
*******************************************************************************
The MA AC Buffs are quite decent, at least if there's no Engie around. They
don't stack with the Engie buffs.
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| NAME: | TARGET | EFFECT |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Toughen Skin | Single | 16 Melee AC, 14 All Others |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Minor Shen Protection | Single | 36 Melee AC, 31 All Others |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Harden Skin | Single | 62 Melee AC, 53 All Others |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Rubber Skin | Single | 95 Melee AC, 80 All Others |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Lesser Shen Protection | Single | 129 Melee AC, 110 All Others|
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Wooden Skin | Single | 164 Melee AC, 139 All Others|
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Greater Wooden Skin | Single | 199 Melee AC, 169 All Others|
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Shen Protection | Single | 234 Melee AC, 199 All Others|
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Steel Skin | Single | 269 Melee AC, 229 All Others|
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Greater Steel Skin | Single | 304 Melee AC, 258 All Others|
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Major Shen Protection | Single | 339 Melee AC, 288 All Others|
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Titanium Skin | Single | 375 Melee AC, 318 All Others|
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Greater Titanium Skin | Single | 411 Melee AC, 349 All Others|
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Greater Shen Protection | Single | 447 Melee AC, 380 All Others|
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Partial Diamond Skin | Single | 482 Melee AC, 410 All Others|
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Diamond Skin | Single | 517 Melee AC, 439 All Others|
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Supreme Shen Protection | Single | 552 Melee AC, 469 All Others|
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Monomolecular Skin | Single | 587 Melee AC, 499 All Others|
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Transcendent Shen Protection | Single | 621 Melee AC, 538 All Others|
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Form of Tessai | Single | 676 Melee AC, 574 All Others|
| | | Increases Strength with 40 |
| | | Lowers Agility with 70 |
| | | Lowers Runspeed with 250 |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 6.4: Taunt Nano Line [64NA] ***
*******************************************************************************
These Nanos are used for taunting an enemy into attacking you. However, these
Nanos are much weaker than the Enforcer ones, and I personally don't recommend
wasting time using these, since you'll taunt just as much if you focus on doing
damage.
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| NAME: | TARGET | EFFECT |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Bad Blood | Single | Taunts Target to Attack you |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Distracting Nuisance | Single | Taunts Target to Attack you |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Encourage Hatred | Single | Taunts Target to Attack you |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Seething Resentment | Single | Taunts Target to Attack you |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Eternal Enmity | Single | Taunts Target to Attack you |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 6.5: Martial Artist Team Line [65NA] ***
*******************************************************************************
These two buffs will affect all MA's in your current team. They work when you
are alone too.
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| NAME: | TARGET | EFFECT |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Horde | MA's in Team | 12 Add Damage, 6 to Martial |
| | | Arts |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Cohort | MA's in Team | 400 to All AC |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 6.6: Give Nano [66NA] ***
*******************************************************************************
Okay at lower levels to keep the Doctor/Enforcer supplied, but the amount of
Nano is too low.
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| NAME: | TARGET | EFFECT |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Give Energy: 10 | Single | Gives 10 Nanopoints from you|
| | | to friendly Target |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Give Energy: 25 | Single | Gives 25 Nanopoints from you|
| | | to friendly Target |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Give Energy: 50 | Single | Gives 50 Nanopoints from you|
| | | to friendly Target |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
| Give Energy: 100 | Single | Gives 100 Nanopoints from |
| | | you to friendly Target |
+--------------------------------+--------------+-----------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 7: Weapon Information [7WEA] ***
*******************************************************************************
First of all. MA's usually don't equip a visible weapon. Their weapons are the
Fists. In order to increase your damage, you increase your Martial Arts Skill,
which will directly increase the damage you do. The more skill, the more damage
you do. However, there are some equippable alternatives, even though the fists
are still the best weapon. Good info about using other weapons can be found at
Chronitas Martial Artist Compendium located at this link:
http://users.adelphia.net/~chronita/index.htm
When you use fists, your Attack Rating(The one you'll see in your Status
Window, called "Attack") will be 100% based on your Martial Artist Skill plus
any additional Add All Off Equipment you might be wearing.
When you equip a weapon, your Attack Rating will now be based upon it, so if a
weapon's Attack Rating doesn't use Martial Arts at all, you will get a VERY
low Attack Rating, and your chance to hit will go down alot. Most weapons MA's
can use, apart from Bows, have a so-called "Split Attack Rating". If it says
67% Martial Arts and 33% 1 Hand Blunt, then the Attack Rating is split between
your current skills in both areas, thus it will be lower. So, using a weapon
that has split requirement will lower your Attack Rating.
Secondly, most MA weapons have a certain "MA for combined Attack" and a number
behind it. That number is the Martial Arts skill needed to get a second
attackbar, using your fists, but lowered by the new AR.
If you use 2 weapons and they have the "MA for combined Attack", then you will
only get one extra attackbar, so the max attackbars you can have is 3. In that
case, the two first attacks will base its damage upon the rules of the weapon
equipped, and the third attack will be based upon fists, but lowered by the
new and lower AR. You do get more attacks per minute by using weapons+MA fists,
but the AR is lowered, which again causes your chance to hit to decrease.
*******************************************************************************
*** 7.1: How Attack Rating is split [71AR] ***
*******************************************************************************
To do a very easy example of how your Attack Rating is calculated when wearing
a weapon, lets say a Parry Stick, I`ll show you with an example.
Attack Rating when using a Parry Stick is split between 67% MA skill and
33% 1HB skill. My total AR with 1 Parry Stick equipped was 1155, and
I want to know how to calculate it.
You have to calculate 67% of the Dominant Skill(In this case, MA Skill) and
33% of the Sub Skill(In this case, 1HB Skill), and then add them together to
get the total current Attack Rating. Let's see:
-Total AR with Parry Stick Equipped: 1155
-MA skill: 1342
-1HB skill: 778
1: Calculate how much 67% of 1342 is by: 1342*67/100 and you'll get 899.14
2: Calculate how much 33% of 778 is by: 778*33/100 and you'll get 256.74
3: Add 899.14+256.74 and you`ll get 1155.88
*******************************************************************************
*** 7.2: Recommended Weapons [72WE] ***
*******************************************************************************
If you do choose to use weapons, there are several choices, here are some of
them(With links to them in the database):
+-------------+
| Parry Stick |
+-------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=152357
Information: Good Damage but a bit slow. They can be dualwielded, and if you
got enough Martial Arts Skill you get an extra Fist Attack. A QL200 Parry Stick
adds 100 points to your Evade Close Combat and Parry, and if you dual wield,
you'll get 200 Points! If you are looking for the ultimate in Close Combat
Defense, they are your solution. Parry sticks can be rolled and found in
missions.
+------------------+
| Hazangerine Claw |
+------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=160287
Information: Another popular choice is the Claws. Faster, but lesser damage
and mods than the Sticks, they are more suited towards quick combat. The good
thing about them, is that you can fight full def and hit quite a lot faster
than with the Parry Sticks. Claws can be rolled, and found on Martial Artist
Mobs.
+----------------+
| Torturing Tool |
+----------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=157899
Information: A weapon to consider against mobs with high AC, like Hecklers.
It may not look like much, but its quite good, with a nice Crit modifier,
excellent speed and a high Max Beneficial Skill. Found on the Mob named
Morgan Le Faye in Camelot. Never drops higher than QL150 AFAIK.
+---------------------------------+
| Service/Support Energy Gauntlet |
+---------------------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=214249
Information: This is an Unredeemed Weapon. The Energy Gauntlet is a decent
weapon, but suffers from a few things. It does not take advantage of the crit
based playing, it is unfortunately based 67% on Martial Arts and 33% on 1 Hand
Blunt, and the 2/2s Attack and Recharge makes it slower than fists.
+----------------------------+
| White Ant/Termite Nunchaku |
+----------------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=214258
Information: This is a Redeemed Weapon. It is identical to the Energy Gauntlet
in every way apart from the look and the Side Requirement.
+-------------------+
| Bronto Vet Lancet |
+-------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=231114
Information: This is a more shade oriented weapon, but can be used by
Martial Artists. There are little to no reason to use this weapon for a
Martial Artist however, since its fully based on Piercing.
Scales from QL1 to QL300.
+-----------------------------+
| Thousand Strings of Fatigue |
+-----------------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=230479
Information: A Shade oriented Weapon, but can be used by Martial Artists. Once
again, there are little to no reason to use this weapon, because of it being
100% based on Piercing. Scales from QL50 to QL300.
+-----------------------------------+
| Howling Bow of Ferocious Appetite |
+-----------------------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=165059
Information: A decent Bow, with a decent damage and speed.
+-----------------+
| Bang of Thunder |
+-----------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=208027
Information: A Decent Bow, but the Minimums damage is way too low. It is also
too slow, so when in full def with a scope, it will really slow you down.
Shame really, it could have been very nice. It is one of the most powerful bows
MA's can use though.
+---------------------------------+
| Schuyler Pup/Schuyler Super Pup |
+---------------------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=208036
Information: A Low level Bow.
*******************************************************************************
*** 8: Special Attacks [8SPE] ***
*******************************************************************************
MA's can use certain types of Special Attacks, available from either Shops,
Missions or Quests. Here is an overview over each Special Attack available, and
also the Short Name of them, since it's very often used.
+----------------------+
| Angel of Night (AOL) |
+--------------+-------+------------------------------------------------------+
| Link | http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=70607 |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | A Special Attack with main focus of crippling the opponent |
| | temporarily. |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | -Lowers the Init, Agility and Sense of the Target |
| | -Hits Target for a Set Amount of Damage, based on QL. |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
+--------------------------+
| Ape Fist of KHalum (APE) |
+--------------+-----------+--------------------------------------------------+
| Link | http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=204605 |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | Decent Special but you'll soon replace it with either Bird |
| | of Prey or Blessed with Thunder |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | -Direct Damage |
| | -50% Chance of Stunning target |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
+-----------------------------+
| Attack of the Snake (Snake) |
+--------------+--------------+-----------------------------------------------+
| Link | http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=43146 |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | The Basic MA Special Attack. Only deals damage. |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | -Low Direct Damage, based on the QL |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
+--------------------+
| Bird of Prey (BoP) |
+--------------+-----+--------------------------------------------------------+
| Link | http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=70609 |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | A Common low level damage special |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | -Direct Damage, Based on the QL. |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
+----------------------------+
| Blessed with Thunder (BwT) |
+--------------+-------------+------------------------------------------------+
| Link | http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=70612 |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | The Most popular and used Damage Special Attack |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | -Direct Damage, Based on the QL. |
| | -Hits Target with a DOT that hits 6 times over 10 Seconds |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
+------------------------------------+
| Bright, Blue, Cloudless Sky (BBCS) |
+--------------+---------------------+----------------------------------------+
| Link | http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=70617 |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | Great Special for lowering Target's inits |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | -Lowers the Target's Initative, Varies with QL |
| | -Direct Damage, Based on the QL. |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
+----------------------+
| Flower of Life (FOL) |
+--------------+-------+------------------------------------------------------+
| Link | http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=70614 |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | Very popular for it's big, big self heal |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | -Large Self Heal, Amount based on QL. |
| | -Lowers Runspeed and Add All Def on Fighting Target. |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
+------------------+
| Karmic Fist (KC) |
+--------------+---+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Link | http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=206191 |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | Great for Stunning and some damage. |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | -Does 820 Points of Direct Melee Damage. |
| | -50% Chance of stunning target. |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
+------+
| Shen |
+------+-------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Link | http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=70616 |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | Lots of Effects, but LONG recharge. |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | -Direct Damage, Based on QL. |
| | -Hits Target with DOT and Nano Dot |
| | -Lowers the Inits and Run speed of the Target |
| | -Stuns the Target for 4 Seconds. |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
+-----------------------------+
| Tree of Enlightenment (TOE) |
+--------------+--------------+-----------------------------------------------+
| Link | http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=204607 |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | Fantastic low-mid level special. Found in ToTW. |
| | |
| Book 1 | Cultists (Atrox in First Room) |
| Book 2 | Malikai the Faithful/Oran The Faithful |
| Book 3 | Reverend Dashell |
| Book 4 | Acolyte Betany/Acolyte Opal |
| Book 5 | Acolyte Bryant/Acolyte Seleen |
| Book 6 | Exarch Gevarain/Acolyte Seleen |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | -Instant 290 Points Team Heal |
| | -120 Points Direct Damage. |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
+-------------------------------+
| Upon a Wave of Summer (UAWOS) |
+--------------+----------------+---------------------------------------------+
| Link | http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=205405 |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | One of the best Support Special Attacks available. |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | -Reduces Snares/Roots. IF Reduction time is greater than the |
| | Duration time, it breaks. (Most of the time, this is instant|
| | Root/Snare Break |
| | -Increases your Nano Resist and Run Speed |
| | -Lowers the Target's Run Speed |
| | -Chance to Stun the Target, Duration up to 4.32 Seconds |
+--------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 9: Perks [9PER] ***
*******************************************************************************
MA Perks are quite good. They offer a good variety between both Offense and
Defense, PvM and PvP. However, they are somehow specialized, so that most of
them are only really useful in a certain area, and not in several. Two Perk
Lines are almost completely directed at PvP, "Unstunnable" and "Spatial
Displacement", while "Disharmony" is, due to the nature of the game mechanics
only great for PvM at the moment. There's also not as much reason to choose
Spatial Displacement if you only PvM, simply because there's not as many mobs
actually using roots and snares so much that you cannot escape it.
The time to reset a perk, is 24 hours. Think carefully over when choosing what
perks you are going to use, because otherwise you might spend quite some time
resetting them before you can use them again.
*******************************************************************************
*** 9.1: Primary Perks [91PE] ***
*******************************************************************************
+------------------+
| Spiritual Master |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | 150 to Martial Arts |
| | 200 to Dimach |
| | 150 to Riposte. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Perk Cost | 10 Perk Points. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | Recommended Strongly, and every MA should max this line. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
+------------+
| Disharmony |
+------------+-----+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | Gives you a Lifetap Chance with each attack |
| | Adds 220 to all Damage |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Perk Cost | 10 Perk Points. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | Recommended if you are primary doing PvM. Not as good in |
| | PvP, since it makes dueling Shield Professions nasty. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
+-------------+
| Unstunnable |
+-------------+----+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | 25% Root Resist |
| | 100% Calm/Stun Resist |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Perk Cost | 4 Perk Points. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | A Superb Perk line, both for PvP and PvM. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 9.2: Group Perks [92PE] ***
*******************************************************************************
+---------+
| Acrobat |
+---------+--------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | 190 to all Evades |
| | 30 to Multi Ranged/Melee |
| | 30 to Agility |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Perk Cost | 4 Perk Points. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | Every MA must have this. As soon as you can, put points |
| | into it. The two specials are the best in the game. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
+---------+
| Brawler |
+---------+--------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | 200 to Brawl |
| | 50 to all Damage |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Perk Cost | 6 Perk Points. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | Decent Perk Line, the Specials primary stuns the target. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
+-------------------+
| Careful in Battle |
+------------------++---------------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | 300 to Add All Def |
| | 80 to Critical Resistance |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Perk Cost | 10 Perk Points. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | The PvP Choice instead of Disharmony, but also great for |
| | PvM, since the defense really helps the survival. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
+----------------------+
| Spatial Displacement |
+------------------+---+------------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | 45% Resistance to Snares |
| | 45% Resistance to Roots |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Perk Cost | 10 Perk Points. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | Very nice in PvP, since you essentially half the chance |
| | of being rooted and snared. And in PvP, that helps out. |
| | My personal opinion is that 10 Points is too much though.|
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 9.3: Alien Perks [93PE] ***
*******************************************************************************
+-------+
| Xuyun |
+-------+----------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | 1000 to Max Health |
| | 60 to brawl |
| | 60 to all Evades |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Perk Cost | 10 Perk Points. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | Quite Possibly the best perk line in AI. Great Mods and |
| | some downright fantastic Specials make this one worth all|
| | the points, although most settles with 6. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
+--------+
| Ranger |
+--------+---------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | 200 to Bow |
| | 101 to Bow Special Attack |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Perk Cost | 10 Perk Points. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | Only worth it if you are using Bow, otherwise it is not |
| | any reason to put any points into this. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
+----------------------------+
| Champion of Light Infantry |
+------------------+---------+------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | 100 to 1HB |
| | 100 to 1HE |
| | 100 to Piercing |
| | 100 to Martial Arts |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Perk Cost | 10 Perk Points. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | Apart from the 100 points to Martial Arts, this is only |
| | really useful if you are using other MA Weapons. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
+-------------+
| Opportunist |
+-------------+----+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Effects | 110 to Parry |
| | 110 to Dimach |
| | 110 to Riposte |
|------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Perk Cost | 6 Perk Points. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
| Information | Unless you want to increase your Dimach as high as you |
| | can, then you should not bother with this line, because |
| | Parry and Riposte are not working as they should yet. |
+------------------+----------------------------------------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 10: Rubi-Ka Armor [10RU] ***
*******************************************************************************
This part contains most of the armor and equipment you can find on Rubi-Ka,
The Armor Sets and Equipment listed here are recommended using if you are a
Martial Artist, and I`ll explain a little bit about the set or item,
how you can get it and what`s it good for. I hope this can be of some help to
newer Martial Artists or others in search for a set they like.
+----------------+
| Carbonum Armor |
+----------------+
+============+================================================================+
|Link | http://aodb.info/equipconfig.aspx?Preset=Carbonum |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
|How to get | You can either buy it cheap from other players, or you can even|
| | make it yourself or get someone to make it for you. |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
|Information | The Carbonum set is one of the best regular Rubi-Ka armors |
| | available. Its decently cheap, it has NCU mods and good AC, and|
| | its easy to equip. Its a quite good armor for Martial Artists, |
| | because it has Stamina and Agility as requirements, making it |
| | easy to equip. It scales from QL1 to QL200. |
| | |
| | The Carbonum Armor can be upgraded into a Omni Version which |
| | adds HP, or into a Clan Version which adds Nano Resist. This |
| | can be done by using an Omnifier or Clanalizer on it. |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
+---------------+
| Crawler Armor |
+---------------+
+============+================================================================+
|Link | http://aodb.info/equipconfig.aspx?Preset=Crawler |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
|How to get | A Complete Guide for making it is found at this link: |
| | |
| | http://aovault.ign.com/View.php?view=Guides.Detail&id=69 |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
|Information | A nice Low/Mid level Armor set. Inits are always nice, and a |
| | big amount on lower levels really makes a difference. |
| | It can also be upgraded into the Prowler Armor |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
+-----------------------+
| Metallic Mantis Armor |
+-----------------------+
+============+================================================================+
|Link | http://aodb.info/equipconfig.aspx?Preset=Metallic+Mantis |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
|How to get | Go to Smugglers Den in Southern Fouls Hill, and kill Mantis for|
| | their hides. Then get a Tradeskiller to turn it into the armor.|
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
|Information | A Wonderful Twink Armor, with low requirements on both Strength|
| | and Agility. Adds HP and Damage too. |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
+---------------------+
| Living Dragon Armor |
+---------------------+
+============+================================================================+
|Link | http://aodb.info/equipconfig.aspx?Preset=Living+Dragon |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
|How to get | Raid Tarasque in Camelot, or buy from others |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
|Information | One of the very best Mid Level MA Set, with some excellent MA |
| | Mods. The Dragon Body itself is one of the best Body Armors in |
| | the game, even at 220. |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
+-----------+
| CAS Armor |
+-----------+
+============+================================================================+
|Link | http://aodb.info/equipconfig.aspx?Preset=CAS+Symbiotic |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
|How to get | Either buy it from other players, or have someone make it. |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
|Information | A very good Rubi-Ka Armor set, with quite decent Mods. |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
+----------------+
| Omni-Pol Elite |
+----------------+
+============+================================================================+
|Link | http://aodb.info/equipconfig.aspx?Preset=Omni-Pol+Elite |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
|How to get | Rollable as Mission Reward, found as Loot and can be bought |
| | from other players cheaply. |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
|Information | This was one of the best Armor Sets before Shadowlands until |
| | Level 190, but it's now only decent if twinked at low levels. |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
+--------------------+
| Flowers Tech Armor |
+--------------------+
+============+================================================================+
|Link | http://aodb.info/equipconfig.aspx?Preset=Flowers+Tech |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
|How to get | Rollable as Mission Reward, found as Loot and can be bought |
| | from other players cheaply. |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
|Information | This was one of the best Armor Sets before Shadowlands until |
| | Level 190, but it's now only decent if twinked at low levels. |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
+-------------+
| Azure Armor |
+-------------+
+============+================================================================+
|Link | http://aodb.info/equipconfig.aspx?Preset=Azure+Reveries |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
|How to get | Apart from the Boots which can be bought from other players, |
| | The rest of this set have to be raided from the Mercenaries in |
| | Eastern Fouls Plains. |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
|Information | This is a very commonly used Armor, because it's now easy and |
| | simple. The AC is solid, the mods are fantastic for a Rubi-Ka |
| | Armor set, and it even comes with some treats for a Martial |
| | Artist. |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
+-------------------+
| Omni Armed Forces |
+-------------------+
+============+================================================================+
|Link | http://aodb.info/equipconfig.aspx?Preset=Omni-Armed+Forces |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
|How to get | Raid Smug and Fred in the Sentinels base in Wailing Wastes. |
| | They will drop DNA Locked Armor. You can then visit Supply |
| | Master Eel and trade the Armor for the respective Armed Forces.|
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
|Information | A Very good Rubi-Ka Armor. The Mods are not as good as Azure, |
| | especially not for Melee Fighters, but it still beats anything |
| | else obtained on Rubi-Ka. The Tank is really great. |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
+-------------------+
| Superior Sentinel |
+-------------------+
+============+================================================================+
|Link | http://aodb.info/equipconfig.aspx?Preset=Superior+Sentinel |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
|How to get | Raid Eel and Kaehler in the Armed Forces base in Avalon. They |
| | will drop DNA Locked Armor. You can then visit Supply Master |
| | Smug and trade the Armor for the respective Sentinel Armor. |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
|Information | A Very good Rubi-Ka Armor. The Mods are not as good as Azure, |
| | especially not for Melee Fighters, but it still beats anything |
| | else obtained on Rubi-Ka. Unlike the Armed Forces set, it lacks|
| | a Back Armor. |
+------------+----------------------------------------------------------------+
*******************************************************************************
*** 10.1: Rubi-Ka Back Armor [10R1] ***
*******************************************************************************
This section contains Back Armors obtained on Rubi-Ka. There are actually alot
of back armors found on Rubi-Ka, and this is not even a complete list.
+-------------+
| Exarch Robe |
+-------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=204759
How to get: Drops of Exarchs in Temple of Three Winds
Information: A VERY good low level back armor, easy to get with good
protection.
+-------------------------+
| Gamboling Master's Wear |
+-------------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=246216
How to get: Drops of Cerubin in Crypt of Home
Information: A Great low/mid level MA Back armor. Boosts several important
skills, but has low AC.
+---------------------+
| Guardian Tank Armor |
+---------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=204748
How to get: Drops of Guardian of Time in the Temple of Three Winds. Bad
Droprate and big competition.
Information: A Great low level back armor. Better AC than the Exarch Armor,
and it looks really nice.
+------------------------------------+
| Advanced Black Organic Combat Suit |
+------------------------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=160655
How to get: The Most famous mission boss loot. Ever. Almost 100% Drop Chance
of any Rubi-Ka Mission Boss.
Information: Even to this date, the four Combat Suits are quite decent. Very
easy to obtain, and boosts different skills. The Black version
gives 24 to Evades.
+-----------------------------------+
| Advanced Blue Organic Combat Suit |
+-----------------------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=160653
How to get: The Most famous mission boss loot. Ever. Almost 100% Drop Chance
of any Rubi-Ka Mission Boss.
Information: Even to this date, the four Combat Suits are quite decent. Very
easy to obtain, and boosts different skills. The Blue version
looks nice(especially on Females), and boosts Martial Arts, Brawl
and Physical Init.
+----------------------------------------+
| Advanced Turquoise Organic Combat Suit |
+----------------------------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=160657
How to get: The Most famous mission boss loot. Ever. Almost 100% Drop Chance
of any Rubi-Ka Mission Boss.
Information: Even to this date, the four Combat Suits are quite decent. Very
easy to obtain, and boosts different skills. The Turquoise version
boosts all nanoskills with Eight.
+-------------------------+
| Red Organic Combat Suit |
+-------------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=160659
How to get: The Most famous mission boss loot. Ever. Almost 100% Drop Chance
of any Rubi-Ka Mission Boss.
Information: Even to this date, the four Combat Suits are quite decent. Very
easy to obtain, and boosts different skills. The Red version
Increases Health and First Aid.
+----------------+
| Aura Magnifier |
+----------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=158798
How to get: Drops Rarely from Tarasque in Camelot.
Information: A Nice invisible Back Armor. It doesn't offer too much protection,
but it increases damage.
+-------------------------+
| Heavily Padded Overcoat |
+-------------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=158800
How to get: Drops often from Tarasque in Camelot.
Information: A Decent Back Armor. Does not offer too much for a Martial
Artist, but when you can equip it, it's decent.
+------------------------+
| Heavy Notum Tank Armor |
+------------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=165213
How to get: Drops of some of the Mercs in Eastern Fouls Plains, must Raid.
Information: A Very popular MA Back Armor at higher levels because of the great
protection and mods. Good AC, Health, Evades and Brawl. It also
looks quite nice.
+------------------------+
| Light Notum Tank Armor |
+------------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=165208
How to get: Drops of some of the Mercs in Eastern Fouls Plains, must Raid.
Information: The weakest of the Three Notum Tanks, but equippable at level
175, so it sort of weighs up the weak parts.
+-------------------------+
| Medium Notum Tank Armor |
+-------------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=165209
How to get: Drops of some of the Mercs in Eastern Fouls Plains, must Raid.
Information: The Middle of the Three Notum Tanks, absolutely a decent choice
if you cannot get hold of the Heavy version.
+------------------------------+
| Omni Armed Forces Tank Armor |
+------------------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=206976
How to get: http://www.anarchyarcanum.com/armor_omniaftank.html
Information: Definitely the sexiest back armor in the game imo, and my favorite
back armor. Although it lacks the Evades and Brawl of the Notum
Tanks, it does have more HP, Nano and Nano Resist. Did I mention
it looks good?:p
+-----------------+
| Robust Backpack |
+-----------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=158790
How to get: Drops rarely from Tarasque in Camelot. Be prepared to bid HIGH.
Information: Not much protection, but it has a huge health mod(400), and it
increases certain damage types with 60 points, more than anything
else.
*******************************************************************************
*** 10.2: Rubi-Ka Armor Parts [10R1] ***
*******************************************************************************
This section of the guide contain Armor Parts that doesn't belong to any set.
+--------------------------+
| Brother`s Brass Knuckles |
+--------------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=246223
How to get: Drops in Crypt of Home
Information: Nice MA Gloves that adds to several offensive skills.
+---------------+
| Fist of Orion |
+---------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=204757
How to get: Drops in Temple of Three Winds
Information: Handy MA gloves with some nice stats.
+------------------+
| Globe of Clarity |
+------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=158797
How to get: Drops from Tarasque in Camelot, quite common drop.
Information: One of the most popular MA Shoulderpads.
+-----------------+
| Kevlar Armbands |
+-----------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=152537
How to get: Drops from Daria in Lush Fields.
Information: Useful if you need more Parry, but it's not really used much.
+-----------------------+
| Smelly Butcher Gloves |
+-----------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=158844
How to get: Drops rarely from Tarasque in Camelot.
Information: Quite good gloves with solid AC and nice mods.
+--------------+
| Spirit Focus |
+--------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=158915
How to get: Drops from the Forefather in Smugglers Den(Southern Fouls Hills).
Information: One of the most popular low-mid level sleeves, but also used
at high levels to increase damage.
+---------------------+
| Stone Samurai Boots |
+---------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=165205
How to get: Drops now and then from Ian Warr in the old Merc Camp.
Information: Not much used, there's really nothing standing out apart from
40 Evade Close Combat.
+--------------------+
| Titan Viper Tattoo |
+--------------------+
Link: http://auno.org/ao/db.php?id=165202
How to get: Drops from Diamondine Soldier in Eastern Fouls Plains.
Information: A Great tattoo if you are using 1HB/1HE. Otherwise, the strength
and Agility boosts are great for equipping armor.
+--------------------------+
| Very Very Very Hot Pants |
+--------------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=152543
How to get: Drops from Daria in Lush Fields
Information: A Great item if you need to boost Agility, for example when
equipping high QL Chosen/Faithful.
+--------------------------+
| Very Very Very Hot Pants |
+--------------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=152704
How to get: Drops from Daria in Lush Fields
Information: A Great item if you need to boost Sense!
*******************************************************************************
*** 10.3: Rubi-Ka Equipment [10R3] ***
*******************************************************************************
+-----------------------+
| Fist of the Dominator |
+-----------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=206247
How to get: Drops from Hezak and Gelid in Inner Sanctum
Information: The best Left Wrist Implant for any MA. Not that hard to get
anymore, since most players have evolved quite alot since IS
was opened.
+-------------------------+
| Ring of the Monkey Tail |
+-------------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=165475
How to get: http://forums.anarchy-online.com/showpost.php?p=3345042&postcount=5
Information: A Nice ring. Intelligence, Nano Init and 1HB helps out in several
ways.
+-----------------------+
| Gurgling River Sprite |
+-----------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=216268
How to get: I believe the 7th Brood Champion in Hollow Island can drop it.
Information: A Very good scope for any MA who prefers a balance between speed
and crits.
+-----------------------+
| Gurgling River Sprite |
+-----------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=216268
How to get: I believe the 7th Brood Champion in Hollow Island can drop it.
Information: A Very good scope for any MA who prefers a balance between speed
and crits. The highest QL only has 5% Crit Increase, but it also
only reduces Inits with 50. You won't notice the lower speed, but
you will notice the crit increase. Great scope.
+--------------+
| Power Puller |
+--------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?LowID=204993&HiID=204994&QL=200
How to get: Drops from Dynabosses on Rubi-Ka
Information: A Good item for equipping a bow or keeping your Bow skill high.
+-----------------------+
| Small Ebony Figurines |
+-----------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.asp?AOID=202428
How to get: Drops from the mobs in the Primus Camp in Eastern Fouls Plains.
Information: One of the most common items boosting Martial Arts, but that does
not make it any less good. It's quite good.
+--------------------+
| Third Eye of Daria |
+--------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=152173
How to get: Drops from Daria in Lush Fields
Information: This little beauty is extemely helpful when you are trying to cast
Nanos requiring Sensory Imp Skill.
*******************************************************************************
*** 11: Shadowlands Armor [11SL] ***
*******************************************************************************
This part of the guide contains Armor and Equipment obtainable in Shadowlands.
Unlike Rubi-Ka, there's not as many real Armor Sets usable for MA's as there
is on Rubi-Ka. However, the Armor and Equipment in Shadowlands is far better
though.
+-------------------+
| Ancient Container |
+-------------------+
Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=224110
How to get: Give 6 Insignias of the opposite side to the NPC that spawns when
you kill the placeholder in the Adonis Temple. Kill the Boss that
Spawns. The Boss should drop two, one finished, and one unpacked.
Make sure you give the finished to someone to hold it for you when
you unpack the other, since they are unique.
Information: This is a wonderful back armor at level 100, with both great
Health, AC and other mods. There's both an Omni and Clan version.
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| Aurea`s Heated Cloak |
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Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=223705
How to get: Kill the Placeholder in the 75% room, give 6 Insignias of Enel to
the NPC that spawns and kill the Ardent that spawns. He MIGHT drop
this cloak. The drop rate is incredibly low.
Information: The most appealing with this back armor is the looks, it does
look like a real super hero cloak, but a bit short.
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| Chosen Martial Artist Armor |
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Link: http://aodb.info/equipconfig.aspx?Preset=Chosen+Martial+Artist
How to get: Look at the Tier 3 Section in this guide.
Information: A Fantastic Armor Set, one of the best in the game for a Martial
Artist. Heavy AC, Awesome Health and fantastic Mods. Almost
everything you could wish for.
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| Cosmic Guide of the Pisces |
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Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=244641
How to get: Drops from Pisces in Pandemonium
Information: One of the best, apart from the new Alien Invasion Equipment,
MA Equipment in the game. Awesome AC, HP and MA mods.
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| Cuirass of Obstinacy |
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Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=244717
How to get: Drops from the Beast
Information: A Fantastic Body Armor. It rivals the Dragon Body, although it is
less about Damage and more about protection and overall mods.
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| Doubleknit Pants |
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Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=245372
How to get: Drops from Crabby Golem in Adonis
Information: By the time you can solo this guy(4K nukes), you'll have no use
for these pants apart from on a Alt.
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| Eva Pourais` Snakeskin Patch |
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Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=224093
How to get: Should drop from the same mob that drops the Ancient container.
Information: Apart from the Agility and Sense Boost, this isn't the best
Shoulderpad you can use. Nice to boost those skills though.
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| Faithful Martial Artist Armor |
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Link: http://aodb.info/equipconfig.aspx?Preset=Faithful+Martial+Artist
How to get: Look at the Tier 3 Section in this guide.
Information: A Fantastic Armor Set, one of the best in the game for a Martial
Artist. Heavy AC, Awesome Health and fantastic Mods. Almost
everything you could wish for.
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| First Tier Martial Artist Armor |
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Link: http://aodb.info/equipconfig.aspx?Preset=First+Tier+Martial+Artist
How to get: http://forums.anarchy-online.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=184294
Information: The Basic Tier 1 Set is actually one of the best Tier Sets for
any profession, with nice health and Martial Arts mod. This is a
really nice low level set.
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| Great Grandfather`s Flesh Sleeves |
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Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=233469
How to get: I Currently lack the Drop Location of this Item. Contributions
are welcome!
Information: Despite the gross name, these sleeves are very nice. Max Health,
Sense and good AC makes them a good choice..if you can find them.
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| Infantry Armor Set |
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Link: http://aodb.info/equipconfig.aspx?Preset=Infantry
How to get: Drops from Different named bosses around in Shadowlands
Information: Not exactly the best of armor. The Mods are way too low and the
Requirements are way too high to be worth.
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| Infantry Crepuscule Armor Set |
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Link: http://aodb.info/equipconfig.aspx?Preset=Infantry+Crepuscule
How to get: Drops from Different named bosses around in Shadowlands
Information: Better mods than the regular Infantry Armor set, but the AC is
really lousy. It offers about no protection at all, but the Weapon
Mods help out.
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| Joshua Khan`s Catskin Patch |
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Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=224092
How to get: Should drop the from the same mob that drops Ancient Container.
Information: Apart from the Agility and Sense Boost, this isn't the best
Shoulderpad you can use. Nice to boost those skills though.
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| Mystical Green Hood |
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Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=246083
How to get: Drops from Limnos in Inferno.
Information: Great Head Armor! True, no AC or HP, but some seriously sweet
Mods.
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| Outsider`s Armor Set |
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Link: http://aodb.info/equipconfig.aspx?Preset=Outsider%27s
How to get: Bosses around in Shadowlands
Information: Too weak to be of any use. AC is low, no HP, and only a decent
Physical Init and Evade amount.
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| Second Tier Martial Artist Set |
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Link: http://aodb.info/equipconfig.aspx?Preset=Second+Tier+Martial+Artist
How to get: Check the Tier 2 Section of this guide.
Information: Disappointing version of the Tier Armor. Mods are not that great
when you can get it, so you'll most likely just get it to get on
with Tier 3.
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| Slippers of Screaming |
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Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=245890
How to get: Drops from Creepy Spider in Inferno
Information: The AC is rock solid, and the mods are awesome. Lacks HP, but in
this case the evades more than justify it.
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| Spirit Shroud of the Infantry |
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Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=246887
How to get: Drops from Notum Scourge in Penumbra, rare.
Information: A rather good back armor, but it can be so hard to find that in
many cases you won't bother.
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| The Sacrificed Bracelet of Kay |
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Link: http://aodb.info/showitem.aspx?AOID=245824
How to get: Drops from Pyiininnik in Inferno.
Information: With the Arul Saba Bra