Anti Blood Spider Armor

[merfrey]

So I asked Shindan on the "Armor Mechanics Explained" thread (located in "Gameplay and Balance") what the damage type (type of damage caused when being attacked) for enemies are, and this is what he/she/they replied with.

"

Garru: Cut: 33% Blunt: 66%
Gorillos: Cut: 33% Blunt: 66%
Tame Bulls: Cut: 33% Blunt: 66%
Wild Bulls: Cut: 33% Blunt: 66%

Bonedog: Cut: 97.5% Blunt: 2.5%
Goats: Cut: 97.5% Blunt: 2.5%
Landbats: Cut: 97.5% Blunt: 2.5%
Raptors: Cut: 97.5% Blunt: 2.5%

Beak Things: Cut:50% Blunt: 50%
Crabs: Cut:50% Blunt: 50%
Leviathans: Cut:50% Blunt: 50%
Robot Spiders: Cut:50% Blunt: 50%
Spiders: Cut:50% Blunt: 50%

Skimmers: Cut: 40% Blunt: 60%
"

I'm thinking about sending a expedition to the Lost Labs in the swamps, and then to the Lost Libary north of Orkan's Valley, and then the Lost Libary/Lab? thats far north, near Darkfinger I think.

Question is, what armor combo would you suggest, or have found effective to use against Blood Spiders?

[Rusted Cake]

No matter what armor you use, they will hit very hard, HOWEVER! They are slow & have little hp, so just a few crossbowmen make very short work of them by kiting.

Also if you lack any crossbowmen, stealth is always an option. Open the door, let them patrol & when the time is right have your fastest ninja dart to the top floor. I often use this trick if crossbows arent available.

Good luck & good looting.

[Lane]

I was weariong high cut resistance plate boots and they hit me for only 6 damage.

[SnugSnug]

Don't forget a little acid resist, it goes along way in the swamps, otherwise it's a gradual erosion by the elements.

[merfrey]

Originally posted by SnugSnug:

Don't forget a little acid resist, it goes along way in the swamps, otherwise it's a gradual erosion by the elements.

Does the entirety of the Northern Swamp have acid rain now, or is it just that eastern area that's discolored on the map that's south of Shem/Nomad Village place?

[SnugSnug]

Originally posted by merfrey:

Originally posted by SnugSnug:

Don't forget a little acid resist, it goes along way in the swamps, otherwise it's a gradual erosion by the elements.

Does the entirety of the Northern Swamp have acid rain now, or is it just that eastern area that's discolored on the map that's south of Shem/Nomad Village place?

Pass, it's been a while since i last past through...~0.98.13 Although i vaguely remember getting acid while in Shark.

There's a cheap/light hat that gives 40%acid protection and +6 perception great for archers not so good for melee. "Sangoraso" or somthing like that. Otherwise drifter, dustcoat or longcoat variations allow one to maintain mobility and acid protection, for those quick swims.