WARRIOR: The epic choice between Mercenary and Sword Master.

Noodle · 07-11-2010, 08:31 AM

So, here's the big question guys. Mercenary or Sword Master?

Personally I think swordies are just flat out awesome and they look completely legit yo. Their skills are pretty flashy and cool. But as we all know, Sword Master < Mercenary when it comes to PvP. Swordies are bad with melee attacks and Mercys are amazing with melee. So, a SM has to be very careful and play as a ranged class and attack from afar in PvP.

But Sword Masters are pretty great with combos. Their single attacks are weak, but they can stack combos like there's no tomorrow, and pretty darn fast too, Unlike a Merc. But Mercys have a lot more powerful single attacks, but attack MUCH more slower than a SM.

A Mercenary's attacks are VERY hard to interrupt, too. And a Sword Master can be very helpful and protect other players from monster attacks during PvE.

I know this is all based on the player's gameplay style, but what are your opinions? because I really have no idea.

Konso · 07-13-2010, 12:43 AM

Wow those are very insightful...um...insights. ^_^ I agree, the Swordmaster has rapid, continuous attacks. Though it looks like he is easily knocked out of his rhythm. And the Mercenary is far better suited to being a tank. His skill set and base stats point to that heavily.

As far as PvP goes, I think that the classes are fairly well balanced. The skill lies in playing your character's strengths. A Swordmaster needs to isolate his enemy and wail away until they're dead then move on, while the Mercenary needs to stick with the Archer or Sorceress and play tank while they deal the damage. In a one on one match though, I think it will wind up in a series of clashes, and the one to get the first blow most often will win. Either the Swordmaster will get in, start his chain, and bolt like a rabbit while his skills cool or the Mercenary will strike first, do some damage, then back off before the Swordmaster can stand up and start his chain. Either way it's a samurai duel, first strike wins it.

Hikari · 07-13-2010, 06:03 PM

SM or Merc... why not make 2 profiles and have one of both?

Noodle · 07-16-2010, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Konso

In a one on one match though, I think it will wind up in a series of clashes, and the one to get the first blow most often will win. Either the Swordmaster will get in, start his chain, and bolt like a rabbit while his skills cool or the Mercenary will strike first, do some damage, then back off before the Swordmaster can stand up and start his chain. Either way it's a samurai duel, first strike wins it.

ooh... That's a nice way to view it. Honestly though, I still think a mercenary has a little bit more of an advantage during PvP. I don't know why, but I've seen MANY videos where the Mercenary just takes on the SM and doesn't even give the poor swordie a chance to attack. Maybe it's just me... but...

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Originally Posted by Hikari

SM or Merc... why not make 2 profiles and have one of both?

I've thought about that, but I'm not the type of person who likes to play on a lot of characters, y'know... I like to stick to one main character.

Konso · 07-17-2010, 02:58 AM

I've seen a few PvP video's too, and it seems to me that all the Swordmasters were neglecting their skills to close in quickly. The Mercenary has nothing that activates as fast nor cover the distance that the Swordmaster's line-drive can. If the Swordmaster can hit with his line-drive, it opens the Mercenary up to a full combo. However, if he misses or if the Mercenary can intercept or even close in before that...he just pummels the Swordmaster into submission =^_^=

Hikari · 07-17-2010, 03:04 AM

dedication is all fine and dandy, but i've yet to play an mmo where i didn't want to try at least 1 other class. if it's truly that hard to pick, play both until you decide....then main the one you pick....seems simple to me

EarthKing · 02-20-2011, 12:28 AM

Swordmaster for me.

pari$ · 02-20-2011, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by EarthKing

Swordmaster for me.

r u havin fun talkin 2 some1 from Old 07-11-2010, 03:31 AM

EarthKing · 02-20-2011, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pari$

r u havin fun talkin 2 some1 from Old 07-11-2010, 03:31 AM

Lol, I just posted to post. :P

임영수 · 02-20-2011, 01:25 AM

Well, I'm going for sword master.

07-11-2010, 08:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Noodle Junior Member Posts: 6 Coins: 29	WARRIOR: The epic choice between Mercenary and Sword Master. So, here's the big question guys. Mercenary or Sword Master? Personally I think swordies are just flat out awesome and they look completely legit yo. Their skills are pretty flashy and cool. But as we all know, Sword Master < Mercenary when it comes to PvP. Swordies are bad with melee attacks and Mercys are amazing with melee. So, a SM has to be very careful and play as a ranged class and attack from afar in PvP. But Sword Masters are pretty great with combos. Their single attacks are weak, but they can stack combos like there's no tomorrow, and pretty darn fast too, Unlike a Merc. But Mercys have a lot more powerful single attacks, but attack MUCH more slower than a SM. A Mercenary's attacks are VERY hard to interrupt, too. And a Sword Master can be very helpful and protect other players from monster attacks during PvE. I know this is all based on the player's gameplay style, but what are your opinions? because I really have no idea.

07-13-2010, 06:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hikari Junior Member Posts: 12 Coins: 128	SM or Merc... why not make 2 profiles and have one of both? __________________ Shhh ~ The Archer is Sleeping

07-17-2010, 03:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
Hikari Junior Member Posts: 12 Coins: 128	dedication is all fine and dandy, but i've yet to play an mmo where i didn't want to try at least 1 other class. if it's truly that hard to pick, play both until you decide....then main the one you pick....seems simple to me __________________ Shhh ~ The Archer is Sleeping

02-20-2011, 12:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
EarthKing The All Powerful Server: NA Gerrant IGN: Alberg Posts: 111 Coins: 260	Swordmaster for me. __________________ SwordMaster: Alberg lvl XX / ElementLord: / ForceUser: / Acrobat:

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07-13-2010, 12:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Konso Member Posts: 60 Coins: 131	Wow those are very insightful...um...insights. ^_^ I agree, the Swordmaster has rapid, continuous attacks. Though it looks like he is easily knocked out of his rhythm. And the Mercenary is far better suited to being a tank. His skill set and base stats point to that heavily. As far as PvP goes, I think that the classes are fairly well balanced. The skill lies in playing your character's strengths. A Swordmaster needs to isolate his enemy and wail away until they're dead then move on, while the Mercenary needs to stick with the Archer or Sorceress and play tank while they deal the damage. In a one on one match though, I think it will wind up in a series of clashes, and the one to get the first blow most often will win. Either the Swordmaster will get in, start his chain, and bolt like a rabbit while his skills cool or the Mercenary will strike first, do some damage, then back off before the Swordmaster can stand up and start his chain. Either way it's a samurai duel, first strike wins it.

07-17-2010, 02:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Konso Member Posts: 60 Coins: 131	I've seen a few PvP video's too, and it seems to me that all the Swordmasters were neglecting their skills to close in quickly. The Mercenary has nothing that activates as fast nor cover the distance that the Swordmaster's line-drive can. If the Swordmaster can hit with his line-drive, it opens the Mercenary up to a full combo. However, if he misses or if the Mercenary can intercept or even close in before that...he just pummels the Swordmaster into submission =^_^=

02-20-2011, 01:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
임영수 Starcraft fanatic Posts: 133 Coins: 458	Well, I'm going for sword master.

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