Knife Thrower drain IS

8 posts · 2007-01-31 01:07:56 to 2007-02-21 09:03:47

#36300154141 01/31/2007 01:07:56 Knife Thrower drain IS
Ok, so I tried out Knife Throwing tonight, and one of the thing I've learned is that it quickly drains my IS, how can I make my IS last longer with this tactic of fighting? 
#36300154181 01/31/2007 01:58:42 Re:Knife Thrower drain IS
Clothing, as well as the right moves at the right time...
#36300154471 01/31/2007 09:45:10 Re:Knife Thrower drain IS
SeanMCanney wrote:
Clothing, as well as the right moves at the right time...


Can you please elaborate on Clothings?
#36300154972 01/31/2007 18:58:14 Re:Knife Thrower drain IS
I think what SeanMCanney meant by clothing helping you with your IS drain, was clothing that increases your Inner Strength Regen Rate.  Examples of this are plentiful.  Basics might include things like the Sparkling Fedora (headgear), which has a 15% increase (available from Clarke in Lucero Point - Collector).  Other commonly used pieces include the Widow's Moore Cap and Sakura Ninja Mask/Bandana (available as drops from the Widow's Moore and Sakura Constructs, respectively).  Both have resistances on them and, I believe a 15% increase as well.  The Dragonskin hideout drop is also quite popular.

The largest problem with IS and combat is the massive degen you recieve in combat state (something like -80% to both IS and Health Regen Rates).  Although it is limiting with IS-heavy LO's, such as Spy, it is, as SeanMCanney basically said, about clothing balance and tactics.
#36300170651 02/20/2007 13:02:30 Re:Knife Thrower drain IS
Adding Execute Program will also help with the IS.
#36300170674 02/20/2007 13:36:25 Re:Knife Thrower drain IS
OMG execute program is a BONUS, ergo does nothing if you don't use an ability which boosts IS regen RATE.
#36300171244 02/21/2007 08:51:49 Re:Knife Thrower drain IS
The Leo wrote:
OMG execute program is a BONUS, ergo does nothing if you don't use an ability which boosts IS regen RATE.

I don't think so, I'd have to check ingame but since there isn't actually any ability which boosts yer IS regen rate in the first place I'm sure it would just be a passive IS regen buff.
#36300171256 02/21/2007 09:03:47 Re:Knife Thrower drain IS
Network attacker upgrade is the only thing ingame I've seen that is helped by Execute Program.

The funny thing is, with WM Cap, Pecks Shirt, Seraphim Shoes, WM Lenses, and my IS regen buff from Network Attacker upgrade, and with the low cost of DOTs, I regen IS faster in IL than I spend it usually ^^

As for knives, well the IS drain seems like it at low levels where regen gear is lacking... once you get Seraphim Shoes and either Bandana/WM Cap for who you're fighting, though, knive IS really isn't an issue anymore.