11-30-2006, 10:14 AM
A note on the LB3: Generally, this blade IS the best blade for people training to be bladers. It'll force them to get in-close and time their slashes properly instead of just spamming the blade with hopes of hitting the opponent.
For combat purposes, LB3 has a quick start-up and good recovery (and a decent damage interval - not as high as a full Elf3 strike with wave balde, but not as low as a single "contact" from the Elf3 - which achieves a good balance). It's only drawback, actually, is just the range. One of the known Kai bladers (Shadowspear) of ACG uses the LB3 on Kai, for both training and battle purposes.
Hmm.. I'm going off-topic already. LOL!
Before we go astray... I'd suggest switching the EC ops part for Primer (IIRC, you're supposed to have one extra slot by doing this, so use it for whatever purpose, like R+). This'll greatly boost the blade's damage - which will counteract XS's low blade aptitude. Also, based on experience (though this is still untested and unverified), I find it easier to break parts using a blade with the Primer ops on.
A reduced e-bar (that is, without the EC ops part) will help you manage your OBing, so you wouldn't abuse it uselessly. And, in the worst case scenario for OB-users, a reduced e-bar will recharge faster during "charging status", which is definitely a good thing.
Everyone's got the rest covered.
Lastly, welcome to the Republic! (Yeah, I know I'm late
)
For combat purposes, LB3 has a quick start-up and good recovery (and a decent damage interval - not as high as a full Elf3 strike with wave balde, but not as low as a single "contact" from the Elf3 - which achieves a good balance). It's only drawback, actually, is just the range. One of the known Kai bladers (Shadowspear) of ACG uses the LB3 on Kai, for both training and battle purposes.
Hmm.. I'm going off-topic already. LOL!
Before we go astray... I'd suggest switching the EC ops part for Primer (IIRC, you're supposed to have one extra slot by doing this, so use it for whatever purpose, like R+). This'll greatly boost the blade's damage - which will counteract XS's low blade aptitude. Also, based on experience (though this is still untested and unverified), I find it easier to break parts using a blade with the Primer ops on.
A reduced e-bar (that is, without the EC ops part) will help you manage your OBing, so you wouldn't abuse it uselessly. And, in the worst case scenario for OB-users, a reduced e-bar will recharge faster during "charging status", which is definitely a good thing.
Everyone's got the rest covered.
Lastly, welcome to the Republic! (Yeah, I know I'm late
)
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-Prof. Rolly Panopio, UPLB Math Division
-Prof. Rolly Panopio, UPLB Math Division
