Best Executioner level 5 option: First Blood or Recklessness?

[Lampros]

I am very conflicted about these options, as they are both really powerful. 35 percent versus enemies with full HPs - or 100 percent on the first swing each fight? 35 percent is very consistent damage throughout the round or the fight even; and 100 percent can basically 1 shot 3-4 enemies the first turn. I tried 100 percent and enjoyed it, but I see a lot of overkill damage. I think the 35 percent will serve me better in tougher fights later, so I am thinking of switching.

What do you guys think?

[mrak20105]

Recklessness: If you don't use the first strike as a shield or torch strike.

[Lampros]

Origineel geplaatst door mrak20105:

Recklessness: If you don't use the first strike as a shield or torch strike.

I see. Incidentally, would you feel the same for not just the Executioner but the Berserker, too? I plan on running both.

[mrak20105]

Origineel geplaatst door Lampros:

Origineel geplaatst door mrak20105:

Recklessness: If you don't use the first strike as a shield or torch strike.

I see. Incidentally, would you feel the same for not just the Executioner but the Berserker, too? I plan on running both.

But the Berserker doesn't need "Recklessness". He powerfully attacks 1 solo target. Even if he kills with "Recklessness", the basic skill. He will kill a maximum of 2 opponents. It seems to me that in the late stages of the game, Berserker and Boxer are almost the same thing.

[Lampros]

Origineel geplaatst door mrak20105:

Origineel geplaatst door Lampros:

I see. Incidentally, would you feel the same for not just the Executioner but the Berserker, too? I plan on running both.

But the Berserker doesn't need "Recklessness". He powerfully attacks 1 solo target. Even if he kills with "Recklessness", the basic skill. He will kill a maximum of 2 opponents. It seems to me that in the late stages of the game, Berserker and Boxer are almost the same thing.

I see. So go with First Blood for the Berserker?

And by "Boxer" you mean the Pugilist?

[mrak20105]

Origineel geplaatst door Lampros:

Origineel geplaatst door mrak20105:

But the Berserker doesn't need "Recklessness". He powerfully attacks 1 solo target. Even if he kills with "Recklessness", the basic skill. He will kill a maximum of 2 opponents. It seems to me that in the late stages of the game, Berserker and Boxer are almost the same thing.

I see. So go with First Blood for the Berserker?

And by "Boxer" you mean the Pugilist?

Yes. My English is Google Translate. So if some phrases seem like nonsense - sorry.

[Lampros]

Origineel geplaatst door mrak20105:

Origineel geplaatst door Lampros:

I see. So go with First Blood for the Berserker?

And by "Boxer" you mean the Pugilist?

Yes. My English is Google Translate. So if some phrases seem like nonsense - sorry.

No problem, friend! ;)

[Galahad]

With the right tactics and gear, most fights in this game will end in the first round, so pick the skill that will do the most damage.

[Lampros]

Origineel geplaatst door Galahad:

With the right tactics and gear, most fights in this game will end in the first round, so pick the skill that will do the most damage.

They both do a lot of damage though! ;) It's just that 1 skill does damage for 1 swing, and the other does less damage but damage against all new targets (as long as full HP).

[Spawnling]

Just as a side note Recklessness deals 100% (150%) bonus on the first skill.
Challenging Shout + Cutting Mealstrom kills 4-5 enemies turn 1.
When you upgrade Cutting Mealstrom and give your Executioner perforating oil he'll even cut through heavy armored enemies caught in the ability.

A level 8 Executioner is also a great way to speed up the first 3 rounds in arena fights.

[Lampros]

Origineel geplaatst door Spawnling:

Just as a side note Recklessness deals 100% (150%) bonus on the first skill.
Challenging Shout + Cutting Mealstrom kills 4-5 enemies turn 1.
When you upgrade Cutting Mealstrom and give your Executioner perforating oil he'll even cut through heavy armored enemies caught in the ability.

A level 8 Executioner is also a great way to speed up the first 3 rounds in arena fights.

Yeah, I was using Mutiny in the last campaign with a Recklessness Executioner, and he was killing 3-4 minimum the first turn. But my concern has to do with what occurs when fights drag out past the first turn? Wouldn't First Blood be more effective then? Also, I suspect even First Blood can kill the same number against most enemies, and Recklessness is strictly overkill?

[Azgael]

Recklessness can 1 shot even tanks at high levels. first blood becomes void when the target takes any HP damage. better to 1 shot him with Recklessness.

[Azgael]

Origineel geplaatst door Lampros:

Origineel geplaatst door Spawnling:

Just as a side note Recklessness deals 100% (150%) bonus on the first skill.
Challenging Shout + Cutting Mealstrom kills 4-5 enemies turn 1.
When you upgrade Cutting Mealstrom and give your Executioner perforating oil he'll even cut through heavy armored enemies caught in the ability.

A level 8 Executioner is also a great way to speed up the first 3 rounds in arena fights.

Yeah, I was using Mutiny in the last campaign with a Recklessness Executioner, and he was killing 3-4 minimum the first turn. But my concern has to do with what occurs when fights drag out past the first turn? Wouldn't First Blood be more effective then? Also, I suspect even First Blood can kill the same number against most enemies, and Recklessness is strictly overkill?

not if they take bleed or poison damage then first blood dont apply.

[Lampros]

Origineel geplaatst door Azgael:

Origineel geplaatst door Lampros:

Yeah, I was using Mutiny in the last campaign with a Recklessness Executioner, and he was killing 3-4 minimum the first turn. But my concern has to do with what occurs when fights drag out past the first turn? Wouldn't First Blood be more effective then? Also, I suspect even First Blood can kill the same number against most enemies, and Recklessness is strictly overkill?

not if they take bleed or poison damage then first blood dont apply.

But that can be easily avoided though.

[Spawnling]

Origineel geplaatst door Lampros:

Yeah, I was using Mutiny in the last campaign with a Recklessness Executioner, and he was killing 3-4 minimum the first turn. But my concern has to do with what occurs when fights drag out past the first turn? Wouldn't First Blood be more effective then? Also, I suspect even First Blood can kill the same number against most enemies, and Recklessness is strictly overkill?

Might be overkill, late game the path of power and glory gives +5% damage for each enemy killed, Sentinel has a Battle Cry with +40% damage and Enlil's Greataxe adds another 10% per enemy hit (20% if crit). So at turn 2 he's basically at +100% again.

[Azgael]

Origineel geplaatst door Lampros:

Origineel geplaatst door Azgael:

not if they take bleed or poison damage then first blood dont apply.

But that can be easily avoided though.

take both, the Bravery skill is not that good for Warrior so you should take class specialization