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[Rex_Nex]

I got a new theatrics too,

    Strength
    72
    Intellect
    63
    Agility
    75
    Stamina
    75
    Size
    68
    Presence
    61
    Chi
    70

Hes doing alright. Made him a snivler, going to try to make a mass-bleeder.

[AlStar]

Top of the Champion tier is being a real pain in the ass.

8th place... 4th place... 3rd... 6th... 3rd... 2nd... 5th... 3rd... 2nd... 4th... 5th...

Didn't help that I didn't notice the durability of my sword hit 0 on the last couple of fights (whoops.)

Tomorrow... tomorrow I will finally hit number 1!


In other news, Mistress Z (my first glad) has finally (finally) killed the Butcher. This puts her a good couple of weeks behind Madame X (my second glad), who's been stuck on Tiny Avenger for a while now.

[AlStar]

It seems that this game has pretty much fallen off of Bay12's radar, but I feel the need to resurrect the thread just once more.

My gladiator, Mistress Z, managed to take down Ragnar-Three-Hits in a mere two blows and then killed him, just for an extra cherry-on-top.

Sadly, since I had to leave for work immediately after, I didn't get the chance to copy the exact battle text down, but it was something to the effect of:

Hit for ~150, knock down and serious injury.
Hit for ~600, damage increased by the injury.

He didn't even manage to get a shot off.

Given that Ragnar held up my other gladiator for at least a week, possibly closer to two, I was expecting this to be a gruelling battle.

That puts both Mistress Z and Madame X at Tiny Avenger. Madame X has been suck here for nearly a month now - it'd be funny if Z kills him on her first try too.


Events since my last post have gone well - Madame X actually managed to get to number 1 in the Champion tier by defeating some people who attacked her, then managed to get to number 1 in the Legendary tier not too long after that. The gladiators in the Pit Lord tier are rather evil though, and progress towards number 1 there has slowed considerably.

[Rex_Nex]

Goddamnit Toady.

[Jelle]

This thread still lives? Perfect oppertunity to post this!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Both warriors stare at one another before taking their positions!
R O U N D  1
>> BYRD OF PREY SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> AEGIS SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
BYRD OF PREY moves with uncontrolled energy around the arena.
BYRD OF PREY decides to attack with the other hand.
BYRD OF PREY tries to strike AEGIS with his CRAFTED DIRK.
BYRD OF PREY tries to fake AEGIS out with a few twirls of his weapon!  (-Feint-)
Organs are skewered...Fire up the BBQ!  (+42 Damage)
 
Resisted Stun Effect!
BYRD OF PREY whirls uncontrollably around the arena.
BYRD OF PREY attacks fiercely.
BYRD OF PREY roars uncontrollably as she attacks!  (-Rampage-)
Freakish hit to the back of the arm brings a shrill cry of pain and anguish that echoes throughout the arena!  (+310 Damage)
AEGIS has taken some slight damage from this fight!
BYRD OF PREY strikes at AEGIS and attempts to slice into his opponent.
An old injury is hit and magnifies the damage!
BYRD OF PREY smiles after the severe hit to AEGIS's Achilles tendon!  (+84 Damage)
BYRD OF PREY makes an off handed attack.
BYRD OF PREY makes a poorly timed attack using his CRAFTED DIRK.
BYRD OF PREY looks for a place to hide his face after the embarrassing hit to AEGIS's torso.  (+10 Damage)
BYRD OF PREY moves with unbridled energy.
BYRD OF PREY attacks AEGIS and tries to wound her.
AEGIS's armour absorbs the hit!
BYRD OF PREY flashes like wild fire back and forth.
BYRD OF PREY tries to slice into his enemy.
BYRD OF PREY is aiming at AEGIS's head.
Sparks fly as AEGIS's armour deflects the strike!
BYRD OF PREY hustles madly around his opponent.
BYRD OF PREY whips around with his off hand.
BYRD OF PREY clumsily lashes out with his CRAFTED DIRK.
BYRD OF PREY tries to knock AEGIS down with the force of the blow!  (-Barreling Attack-)
AEGIS's armour protects her from the attack!
BYRD OF PREY makes an awkward attack with his CRAFTED CUTTER.
BYRD OF PREY is aiming at AEGIS's head.
Cut to the side of AEGIS does very little.  (+29 Damage)
AEGIS dashes like wild fire back and forth.
AEGIS makes a horribly powerful slash with her BONE-IRON SLICER.
AEGIS smiles after the towering hit to BYRD OF PREY's lower back!  (+160 Damage)
 
BYRD OF PREY drops his weapon as the pain from the hit streaks through his body!
BYRD OF PREY cries aloud as his body is sent crashing to the ground by the attack!
AEGIS moves with uncontrolled energy around the arena.
AEGIS strikes forward viciously, her BONE-IRON SLICER moving with amazing speed.
AEGIS smiles after the mighty hit to BYRD OF PREY's shoulder!  (+224 Damage)
 
BYRD OF PREY has minor cuts and bruises on his body!
R O U N D  2
BYRD OF PREY yells in frustration as he looks for an opening to stand!
BYRD OF PREY quickly picks up his CRAFTED CUTTER from off the ground!
AEGIS's wounds continue to bleed!!!
BYRD OF PREY tries to attack from the ground.
BYRD OF PREY steps back, then lunges forward with his CRAFTED DIRK.
Heavy blow to AEGIS's bicep lands with ample force!  (+16 Damage)
 
BYRD OF PREY readies a strike from the ground.
BYRD OF PREY's timing is off, but he attacks with his CRAFTED DIRK anyway.
AEGIS's armour absorbs the hit!
>> AEGIS SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 3
BYRD OF PREY moves around on the ground looking for an opening to strike.
BYRD OF PREY rages like a mad bull and charges with his CRAFTED CUTTER.
Grazing blow to the stomach.  (+17 Damage)
BYRD OF PREY tries to attack from the ground.
BYRD OF PREY decides to attack with the other hand.
BYRD OF PREY seeks to kill his enemy.
BYRD OF PREY is aiming at AEGIS's head.
Shot punctures the abdomen and just misses the vital organs!  (+16 Damage)
 
BYRD OF PREY pauses for a moment to catch his breath.
BYRD OF PREY moves around on the ground looking for an opening to strike.
BYRD OF PREY looks to an off handed strike to deal damage.
BYRD OF PREY collides with AEGIS and attempts to poke her.
BYRD OF PREY's CRAFTED DIRK connects with AEGIS's spine creating ample damage!  (+23 Damage)
 
BYRD OF PREY tries to attack from the ground.
BYRD OF PREY's CRAFTED CUTTER leaps through the air in a vicious slicing attack.
An old injury is hit and magnifies the damage!
The blow to AEGIS's chin lands with stalwart force!  (+60 Damage)
AEGIS is bleeding from multiple flesh wounds!!
R O U N D  3
BYRD OF PREY attempts to pick himself up off the ground, but slips and falls back down!
BYRD OF PREY tries to attack from the ground.
BYRD OF PREY leaps forward using his sharp CRAFTED CUTTER to punish AEGIS.
BYRD OF PREY's CRAFTED CUTTER disappears into AEGIS's bicep!  (+36 Damage)
 
>> BYRD OF PREY SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
BYRD OF PREY moves around on the ground looking for an opening to strike.
BYRD OF PREY attempts a quick jab with his CRAFTED CUTTER.
BYRD OF PREY goes for AEGIS's thigh and connects with his CRAFTED CUTTER inflicting modest wounds!  (+47 Damage)
R O U N D  4
BYRD OF PREY gets stepped on as he tries to stand!
BYRD OF PREY is becoming noticeably weaker from blood loss!!!
AEGIS tries to stop her bleeding!!!
>> AEGIS SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
BYRD OF PREY moves around on the ground looking for an opening to strike.
BYRD OF PREY makes an off handed attack.
BYRD OF PREY makes a poorly timed attack using his CRAFTED DIRK.
AEGIS is knocked back as her armour absorbs the hit!
AEGIS races right at her adversary.
AEGIS looks to an off handed strike to deal damage.
AEGIS moves at BYRD OF PREY with an unsteady shield bash.
BYRD OF PREY intercepts the oncoming strike.
BYRD OF PREY tries to attack from the ground.
BYRD OF PREY attacks prematurely with his CRAFTED CUTTER.
Glancing blow to AEGIS's back.  (+14 Damage)
BYRD OF PREY should have spent more time running laps.
BYRD OF PREY moves around on the ground looking for an opening to strike.
BYRD OF PREY attempts to wound his adversary.
AEGIS kicks BYRD OF PREY in the chest knocking him out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
AEGIS looks at the crowd as she hustles around the battle field.
AEGIS seeks to kill BYRD OF PREY.
AEGIS tries to fake BYRD OF PREY out with a few twirls of her weapon!  (-Feint-)
AEGIS lands a strike on BYRD OF PREY's groin causing magnificent damage!  (+304 Damage)
 
Blood pours from BYRD OF PREY's battle wounds!!
AEGIS dances and springs around BYRD OF PREY.
AEGIS makes a powerful slashing attack with the blade of her BONE-IRON SLICER.
AEGIS looks to hamstring BYRD OF PREY!  (-Hamstring-)
Bloody slash to BYRD OF PREY's side exposes several useful intestines!  (+288 Damage)
 
BYRD OF PREY cringes as his weapon drops to the ground after the strike!
BYRD OF PREY is bleeding very badly from several wounds!!!
R O U N D  5
BYRD OF PREY yells in frustration as he looks for an opening to stand!
AEGIS kicks BYRD OF PREY in the head right before ripping it off and adding it to her collection!
 
The roar of the arena can be heard for miles!
The fight lasted 45 seconds!

[Sirus]

I've cooled on  this game. It's a fun idea, and the way they attempted to make it less pay-to-win endears me, but it's a huge time sink compared to other browser games. Two hours in the morning to run my arena fights and tavern quests and repair/upgrade equipment, another two hours later in the day to do the same things over again. You can pay trophies to run all tavern quests at once, but then you miss out on the best rewards.

So, I think I will retire from the gladiator management career. Take up something nice, like knitting.

[Jelle]

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

The sky begins to darken.
R O U N D  1
>> MAJESTICO SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> AEGIS SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
AEGIS hurtles right at her enemy.
AEGIS strikes at MAJESTICO and tries to injure him.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
R O U N D  2
>> AEGIS SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
AEGIS collides with MAJESTICO and tries to poke him.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
R O U N D  3
AEGIS bounces hurriedly around MAJESTICO.
AEGIS looks to dismember MAJESTICO with her CRAFTED BROAD SWORD.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
R O U N D  4
AEGIS springs hastily to and fro.
AEGIS parries before slashing about with her BONE-IRON WALL SHIELD.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
R O U N D  5
AEGIS stabs her CRAFTED BROAD SWORD toward MAJESTICO.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
AEGIS nearly falls as she swipes with her CRAFTED BROAD SWORD.
AEGIS goes for MAJESTICO's upper leg and connects with her CRAFTED BROAD SWORD causing pitiful damage.  (+15 Damage)
R O U N D  6
AEGIS makes a clumsy thrust with her CRAFTED BROAD SWORD.
Tap to the arm pricks some interest but not a lot else.  (+29 Damage)
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  1
AEGIS surely won that last minute!
R O U N D  7
AEGIS moves hurriedly to and fro.
AEGIS jabs at MAJESTICO with her CRAFTED BROAD SWORD.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
R O U N D  8
AEGIS crashes her BONE-IRON WALL SHIELD into MAJESTICO.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
R O U N D  9
AEGIS springs hastily back and forth.
AEGIS decides to attack with the other hand.
AEGIS looks to hurt her opponent.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
R O U N D  10
AEGIS shuffles hurriedly back and forth.
AEGIS attempts to poke MAJESTICO.
The ill-fated blow to the upper arm accomplishes little.  (+29 Damage)
AEGIS hops hastily about.
AEGIS whips around with her off hand.
AEGIS crashes her BONE-IRON WALL SHIELD into MAJESTICO.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
R O U N D  11
AEGIS attempts to thrust her CRAFTED BROAD SWORD into MAJESTICO.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
R O U N D  12
AEGIS moves quickly to and fro.
AEGIS's CRAFTED BROAD SWORD arcs toward MAJESTICO.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  2
AEGIS appears to be winning this duel!
R O U N D  13
AEGIS moves off a parry and goes for a cutting attack.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
R O U N D  14
AEGIS collides with MAJESTICO and seeks to pulverize her opponent.
AEGIS looks to hamstring MAJESTICO!  (-Hamstring-)
Light shot to the gut, it's almost laughable.  (+14 Damage)
R O U N D  15
AEGIS moves around the arena in hopes of action.
AEGIS whips around with her off hand.
AEGIS makes a poorly timed attack with her BONE-IRON WALL SHIELD.
AEGIS is aiming at MAJESTICO's main hand.
MAJESTICO's armour absorbs the hit!
AEGIS crashes her BONE-IRON WALL SHIELD into MAJESTICO.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
R O U N D  16
MAJESTICO is no longer affected by Hamstring
AEGIS decides to attack with the other hand.
AEGIS slams her BONE-IRON WALL SHIELD at MAJESTICO.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
R O U N D  17
AEGIS deflects an attack and makes a slicing attack.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
R O U N D  18
AEGIS seeks to stick her enemy with her CRAFTED BROAD SWORD.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  3
AEGIS is beating MAJESTICO!
R O U N D  19
AEGIS's CRAFTED BROAD SWORD arcs toward MAJESTICO.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
The crowd hurls insults and sharp objects at MAJESTICO as he stands around doing nothing!  (+23 Damage)
R O U N D  20
AEGIS's CRAFTED BROAD SWORD arcs toward MAJESTICO.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
AEGIS looks to skewer her enemy with her CRAFTED BROAD SWORD.
AEGIS blushes after her little attack directed toward MAJESTICO's spine.  (+29 Damage)
The Enforcer demands action and knocks MAJESTICO into the arena wall!  (+20 Damage)
R O U N D  21
AEGIS redirects a strike and makes a slashing attack with her BONE-IRON WALL SHIELD.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
R O U N D  22
AEGIS seeks to wound MAJESTICO.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
R O U N D  23
AEGIS looks to an off handed strike to deal damage.
AEGIS tries to kill her adversary with her BONE-IRON WALL SHIELD.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
R O U N D  24
AEGIS skips hastily around MAJESTICO.
AEGIS deflects an attack and makes a slicing attack.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  4
AEGIS looks to be ahead as of now!
R O U N D  25
AEGIS advances on MAJESTICO and seeks to injure her opponent.
AEGIS looks to hamstring MAJESTICO!  (-Hamstring-)
AEGIS goes for MAJESTICO's forearm and connects with her CRAFTED BROAD SWORD creating solid damage!  (+48 Damage)
>> MAJESTICO SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
MAJESTICO has minor cuts and bruises on his body!
AEGIS drives towards MAJESTICO and tries to hurt him.
AEGIS's CRAFTED BROAD SWORD connects with MAJESTICO's arm creating beastly injuries!  (+144 Damage)
AEGIS takes a step back to catch a quick breather.
The Enforcer swings one of his massive fists into MAJESTICO as punishment for his inactivity!  (+68 Damage)
R O U N D  26
MAJESTICO is bleeding from various wounds on his body!!
>> MAJESTICO SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
MAJESTICO circles AEGIS like a starved vulture, looking for an opening.
MAJESTICO makes a poorly timed strike with his RUNE-POUNDED GIANT CLEAVER.
MAJESTICO tries to knock AEGIS down with the force of the blow!  (-Barreling Attack-)
MAJESTICO's attack is parried away and fails to hit its mark.
AEGIS looks to pound her opponent.
The blow leaves an imprint on MAJESTICO's back!  (+40 Damage)
MAJESTICO pauses for a moment to catch his breath.
R O U N D  27
MAJESTICO is no longer affected by Hamstring
AEGIS skips hastily about.
AEGIS attempts to hurt her adversary with her BONE-IRON WALL SHIELD.
Hit to MAJESTICO's hip cracks bone and causes a nasty bruise!  (+40 Damage)
MAJESTICO hops hurriedly to and fro.
MAJESTICO stumbles but swings his RUNE-POUNDED GIANT CLEAVER anyway.
But a quick parry by AEGIS stops any and all damage.
R O U N D  28
AEGIS nearly loses hold of her CRAFTED BROAD SWORD as she chops at MAJESTICO.
AEGIS aims for MAJESTICO's weapon arm.
MAJESTICO's armour protects him!
R O U N D  29
AEGIS dances hurriedly around her enemy.
AEGIS charges at MAJESTICO and attempts to stab him.
Internal organs are punctured!  (+86 Damage)
AEGIS should have spent more time running laps.
MAJESTICO tries to give up!!!
MAJESTICO looks to stab AEGIS with his RUNE-POUNDED GIANT CLEAVER.
MAJESTICO is aiming at AEGIS's shield arm.
AEGIS kicks MAJESTICO in the chest knocking him out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
R O U N D  30
AEGIS seeks to maim her enemy with her CRAFTED BROAD SWORD.
AEGIS goes for MAJESTICO's upper calf and connects with her CRAFTED BROAD SWORD creating prolific wounds!  (+86 Damage)
MAJESTICO should have spent more time running laps.
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  5
AEGIS has the edge over MAJESTICO!
R O U N D  31
AEGIS stabs forward with her CRAFTED BROAD SWORD.
MAJESTICO kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
MAJESTICO uses his RUNE-POUNDED GIANT CLEAVER to make a poorly timed attack.
MAJESTICO tries to knock AEGIS down with the force of the blow!  (-Barreling Attack-)
AEGIS redirects the attack into the air.
R O U N D  32
AEGIS crashes her BONE-IRON WALL SHIELD into MAJESTICO.
Ramming shot to the head raises a large welt and causes blood to flow!  (+42 Damage)
MAJESTICO shuffles around the arena in hopes of action.
MAJESTICO swings his RUNE-POUNDED GIANT CLEAVER wildly through the air.
MAJESTICO tries to fake AEGIS out with a few twirls of his weapon!  (-Feint-)
MAJESTICO's RUNE-POUNDED GIANT CLEAVER is intercepted with a well placed block.
R O U N D  33
AEGIS skips hurriedly to and fro.
AEGIS crashes her BONE-IRON WALL SHIELD into MAJESTICO.
AEGIS looks to hamstring MAJESTICO!  (-Hamstring-)
AEGIS's attack lands on MAJESTICO's lower calf creating moderate injuries!  (+40 Damage)
MAJESTICO tiring quickly, is looking to finish the fight!
R O U N D  34
MAJESTICO moves around the arena in hopes of action.
MAJESTICO looks for a crushing attack with his RUNE-POUNDED GIANT CLEAVER.
MAJESTICO tries to fake AEGIS out with a few twirls of his weapon!  (-Feint-)
MAJESTICO whispers something under his breath after the blocked attack.
AEGIS should really think about taking a break!
R O U N D  35
MAJESTICO is no longer affected by Hamstring
AEGIS springs hastily back and forth.
AEGIS spins around, swinging her CRAFTED BROAD SWORD in a powerful and deadly arc.
AEGIS
MAJESTICO
1323/1323
1323/1323
0/775
0/775
44/109
44/109
32/90
32/90

AEGIS's attack lands on MAJESTICO's calf causing towering damage!  (+86 Damage)
 
AEGIS yells in anger as the Enforcer saves MAJESTICO's life!
The roar of the arena can be heard for miles!
The fight lasted 5 minutes & 45 seconds!

And not a single point of damage was taken! 

[Rex_Nex]

I've cooled on  this game. It's a fun idea, and the way they attempted to make it less pay-to-win endears me, but it's a huge time sink compared to other browser games. Two hours in the morning to run my arena fights and tavern quests and repair/upgrade equipment, another two hours later in the day to do the same things over again. You can pay trophies to run all tavern quests at once, but then you miss out on the best rewards.

So, I think I will retire from the gladiator management career. Take up something nice, like knitting.

I just stopped doing tavern runs. They are terribly boring.

[lionstar]

Got bored for a moment and came back to Pit of War:

R O U N D  3
A loyal fan wastes no time in tossing a GREAT AXE into the arena for RAGETWOY to use!
RAGETWOY almost gets up onto his feet, but gets kicked back down!
>> ARMOK SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 3
ARMOK executes a horribly cruel crushing attack with his GIANT CHOPPER OF SPEED.
ARMOK looks to seriously damage RAGETWOY's armour!  (-Sunder Armour-)
An old injury is hit and magnifies the damage!
Wicked slash slices open RAGETWOY's chest...heart and lungs pureed, sickening!  (+3220 Damage)

And that is why you should immediately heal any serious injury above level 1.

[lionstar]

I had forgotten why I started hating this game...

Then a rage glad with abilities way too strong for his level, geared in full purple, kills Armok.




YUP.

[Rex_Nex]

Rage 2h still ripping everything up with minimal strats, easy-to-find-and-buy gear, etc. In Maximus, going to Primus (the final rank in the game) relatively soon. My dual-wielders are still lacking behind; for example, Cerebov has great stats, dual wielding broadswords. Winrate of ~65%. Mennas has eh stats, only one weapon to worry about, winrate of 88% (70 wins, 10 losses!).

It's overpowered all game, my friends

As for Rage being OP, eh. Once I started getting good glads of all types, all I really notice is theatrics kind of sucks. Rages don't really get more kills, 2h'rs just get more kills and those are mostly rage glads using them. 2h War is pretty amazing, taking minimal damage and dealing huge punches in return. Doesn't save your ass from pay-to-win full purples, though.

[lionstar]

I have made a new stable called Requital that is going to be dedicated to hunting down and generally giving hell to those full purples that steamroll everyone else in the lower ladders.

Of course my first gladiator, Penalty, started with horrible stats for a War glad. So I sold him and now have to wait for who knows how long for a slave with decent stats to show up in the market.

Maybe I'll just get the nicest one i can find right now and play around with strategies a bit. My stable record is going to suck.

[Jelle]

Yeah, them rage 2Hs. I tried one myself good stats and all but it just didn't work for me, no idea why. Maybe there's a lot more significant hidden stats that come into play.

[Rex_Nex]

High STR, Size, and preferably Agi are good. I just set mine to 5/5 bash, buy green gear and maybe a blue weapon once every 10 levels, and I end up with 90% winrates and other hilarious scores. Don't use Berserk early on, it sucks until you're actually sacrificing your defense for a good boost.

It really isn't fun having one high level glad and 3 low level ones. I can't afford repairs, let alone new items.

[Sirus]

Don't forget Chi. Tehsid had something like 81 Chi and his special maneuvers were almost always devastating. In fact, like 2/3rds of rage skills use Chi.