Well, my share soso that michel used is beaten in stats by nearly every other 49 ESFB, so Skill does come into play. Jim was unbeaten with it in 1st tour and now michel won 3rd tour with it.
The problem with ESFB's @49 is that they are so easy to use and they do so well vs nearly every other build.
Most other builds need a full stash for dueling the various builds, ESFB's generally dont swap anything apart from shield/boots/rings. You dont need itemlame gear to win duels.Vonzix once said he would beat nearly anything with a 500fg ESFB. Its a good indication of the power of the build.
In order to beat Good ESFB'er players in FT5 you need either an anti-ESFB char, an itemlame char (+ alot of skill) or a change to the rules. I will always look at refining the rules but when it comes to skill there is only one way to beat people : become harder to kill.
Anyway, i have a new (better) temp amy for sorc & 1 assa @ reset. Still hoping to find a good circ for the soso.
At the moment im trying to get resist items for my necro and assassins as well as a spirit ST and some bits and pieces (sc's frw /mana, life/mana sc's)
all in hand
This post was edited by ferdia on Jul 3 2009 05:01am