SinX advice

[Dean Stark]

So basically I'm quite reluctant to continue my sinx (90/58, 10/10/10 server). As far as i know, according to many ppl, any sinx that doesn't have an IP is well bad. So what I'm asking is your opinions.

Right now I'm using a +8 2x Orc Skeleton, Desert Wolf Mes as a substitute. So what I want to ask is: Should I continue my sinx with that since I'm nowhere near having enough zeny for an IP or am I totally screwed w/o one?

[Sarin]

So, you're supposed to be dedicated empbreaker? In that case, yes, IP is quite a nescessity as emperium has 40 def, so IP is worth it. But you might for now substitute it with +10 Main Gauche with 2x orc skel and 2x desert wolf as offhand weapon. But, your empbreak speed will drop considerably.

[Dean Stark]

Well yes, I know that IP is the best but am I totally screwed that i got none? As in, would you suggest i quit my sinx for that sole purpose?

[fluidin]

No.

You can continue being a killer. Just make it known that you're not going to be the fastest emp breaker.

Also, you can substitute with a slotted Assassin Dagger if you wanted to, actually. The extra HP helps alot, especially if you prefer "tanking" emp-breaking.

[Sarin]

Hm, problem with slotted sin dagger is that I suppose it's even more expensive thing that IP, unless you are really lucky with slotting.

[Dean Stark]

Yeah, I got a 'Sin Dagger. I just also wana know if a +8 2x orc skel, desert wolf is a good substitute. I got all I need except for that damn IP. Plus, I'm not the only emp breaker anyway.

[LiteX]

Yeah, I got a 'Sin Dagger. I just also wana know if a +8 2x orc skel, desert wolf is a good substitute. I got all I need except for that damn IP. Plus, I'm not the only emp breaker anyway.

You could try using a stat calculator, but ice picks are the usual weapo for emp breakers,Emps have good defense so a weapon that not only bypasses but uses the def against itself is a good option, +*2 Orc Skeleton and desert wolf is a good substitute, but it won't be as powerful as a sinx using ice pick...

[Dean Stark]

So based on those opinions, is the best solution to quit while i'm ahead or just continue with that subtitute?

[Winnin813]

Lol why would you quit?

Even though you don't have an Ice Pick, EDP + Carded Mes will be satisfactory damage. Plus, I assume you have all the needed gears to kill.. which is what you'll be doing most of the time anyways. If it really is THAT slow I suppose you could try and switch to a critical weapon to peirce def rather than trying to reverse it with an Ice Pick, but I doubt it will be better than your current set up.

[Sarin]

well, the stats for IP and crit SinX are different, so crit weap won't do much good. DD builds without IP are pure empreakers, as their damage potential and defense abilities are limited compared to katar builds. I think you should think again why are you playing the char. If you have no resetter available, you will never be anything else than empbreaker. If you are okay with that, go for substitute for now and patiently save up for IP. After you get it, you might be also "can opener", killing chars with high def. But your possibilities as DD SinX will always be limited.

It's your choice...

[Dt2k]

Dude you don't really need to have an IP. Also the mes will work fine. Then again your not the only emp breaker. So whats the point in trying to break the emp so quickly when you'll have people backing you up. IP can come later on down the track.