Introduction
AoE blades just might be one of the rarest builds of any class in FlyFF, usually only seen at higher levels, when some blades re-stat to AoE for maximum leveling speed.
Seeing as AoE blades are so uncommon, most people are likely to say 'lolwut? Aoe blade?' when they see one, and have no idea at all how they work. It's ridiculous how many blades have told me that they had no idea that DEX added skill damage, and didn't even know that AoE blades were possible.
Since the number of AoE blades is so low, there probably isn't very much demand for a guide. Nevertheless, I thought there should be a guide out there for the few people that are interested in it.
If you've ever wanted to try AoEing, or wondered how going AoE from the start works, then hopefully this guide should make it easy.
Note: Take into consideration that this guide is meant for AoEing solely with Sonic Blade, as it is stronger than Blade Dance, and more versatile because it is an AoE that works with either swords or axes.
Table of Contents Builds - Basic stat distribution for AoE builds Leveling from 15-70 - Information on how to make leveling without STR slightly less painful Skills, Buffs and Partners - What skills and buffs to use/descriptions and images of them Armor - The most useful equipment sets for AoE blades and their bonuses Weapons - Primary AoE weapons and their bonuses Jewelry - Beneficial jewelry for AoE Equipment Setup - Elementing, upgrading, awakening, etc. Where to Level (70+) - Mob information and leveling tips for AoEing at 70+
Updates
9/17/09 - Updated elementing information. 5/07/09 - Added giant hunting section. 2/16/09 - Updated armor section. 1/31/09 - Added desert mobs. 10/18/08 - Added level requirements to the armor and weapon sections. 10/17/08 - Added weapon images. 9/12/08 - Re-wrote, worked on layout, made images, posted. 8/20/08 - Started again, stopped again. 4/4/08 - Started guide, wrote for 5 minutes and forgot about it.
Personally I'm thinking about restating my blade to the 50-60 sta build at some point for azria farming.
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Getting from 89-90
You’ve probably done the same thing as everyone else and gotten to 88 off of blues/pinkies. You have the choice of spending another level in the mines (not a great idea), or going to shuhammas, which have a tiny and unpleasant spawn.
And one last option: Azria. If you do have the money for an Azria ticket, getting to 89/90 should be fairly easy, if not...
There's also the option of violet trillipys. On my psy I was getting more exp per AoE than I was at shus and the respawn seemed better too. The only downside is having to tank 2 giants, now on my psy is was no problem, they hit 1k each but on a blade with lower sta it might get nasty if they get past your block rate, it'd probably be best asking someone who's leveled there but as you said there's not many AoE blades around >_<
Personally I'm thinking about restating my blade to the 50-60 sta build at some point for azria farming.
That works very well, I went a few weeks ago using a 55 sta build. It was awesome.
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Originally Posted by Sinner
There's also the option of violet trillipys. On my psy I was getting more exp per AoE than I was at shus and the respawn seemed better too. The only downside is having to tank 2 giants, now on my psy is was no problem, they hit 1k each but on a blade with lower sta it might get nasty if they get past your block rate, it'd probably be best asking someone who's leveled there but as you said there's not many AoE blades around >_<
Ahh, I forgot about those. I might add trillipies in if I ever get around to trying them out with my blade. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by t b u k
Very nice guide, apart from the fact that you wrote it, noov.
Overall a very excellent guide. But there's a few things I'd like too say.
First off, usin Recorn and everythin till 65 or 70 as you say is fine. But could you put the CW set in there? Mainly im talkin about the male one, since it gives more def than the female one. Also it gives elemental resistances and is strongest against water and since you got syliacas, greemongs, mushpoies, it'll really be helpful till 75.
Now for the armor: The Blain/Vrain set isn't the best imo for aoe. Sure it gives block and all, but by the time you get it, you should have max or near max block rate. and u need the full set for the 15% hp bonus. Try getting the Hane/Haganes set. Get about 3/4 pieces and then awaken an NPC suit with dex.
Introduction
