Is it worth mass producing 2* gear for desirable variants?

[Fatmagic]

Take Wolver gear as an example, I want Shadow Defense UV's on both pieces to shore up my weaknesses for FSC when I get Vog Cub. Is it worth mass producing the armor just to hunt for this particular UV.

And if it is, should I just sack the money to do it, or take the time to farm enough orbs to accomplish this?

[Mtax]

Nope, go for Ticket variants or buy ready ones from AH. Or just craft Shadow-defending armor/shield.

[Sebastian]

if you want specific UVs, hell no.
http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/108272
and yes, I do have my +5 curse set now.

[Fatmagic]

So basically I'm better off just watching the AH and hoping for a Wolver set with a Shadow Defense UV already on it?

[Sebastian]

Originally posted by Calypso:

So basically I'm better off just watching the AH and hoping for a Wolver set with a Shadow Defense UV already on it?

or as Mtax suggested, just craft something with shadow resistance.

[Chronos Notashi]

Originally posted by Sebastian:

Originally posted by Calypso:

So basically I'm better off just watching the AH and hoping for a Wolver set with a Shadow Defense UV already on it?

or as Mtax suggested, just craft something with shadow resistance.

I'm still fairly new to SK, but I gotta agree with this. While it means less weapon damage, it's better to craft an armor set that already has shadow resistance rather than craft hundreds of the same non-shadow armor in hopes of getting good enough shadow resistance from UVs for it to matter. That way, you have an armor set with Shadow resistance for when you need it, while also having an armor set that works for other situations.

Then again, if you're one of those people that feels honor-bound to stick to ONE armor set and one armor set only in your entire playtime...well, unless you have proficient Dark Souls-like skills, if we ever go through the Graveyard together, nice knowing you. (I don't have much room to talk, but only because I don't really have the fire crystals at the time to upgrade my Skelly set to a respectable level, and I'm working on trying to upgrade my Wolver set to Dusker).

Honestly, if you ask me, the only reason you should bother to craft the same piece of equipment multiple times is if it has multiple potential upgrades you want to take advantage of (ex. Brandish with its raw/ele/shadow upgrades, and Wolver with its Dusker/Padded Hunting upgrades). You can go for a UV, but the chance of getting the exact UV you're looking for through crafting isn't very high, and it's honestly better to ask the gremlim to add UVs instead (as long as you have the crowns for it).

[XH]

Originally posted by Calypso:

Take Wolver gear as an example, I want Shadow Defense UV's on both pieces to shore up my weaknesses for FSC when I get Vog Cub. Is it worth mass producing the armor just to hunt for this particular UV.

And if it is, should I just sack the money to do it, or take the time to farm enough orbs to accomplish this?

Honestly don't worry about defense too much in this game. Offense is far more important than defense in Spiral Knights and no armor will really protect you enough to take multiple hits. You will be fine just equipping a shadow resisting shield at the most if you feel like it, though many opt for the Barbarous Thorn to get the sword damage bonus.

I personally have played FSC with no shadow resistance many times and it's been fine. Fire resistance is just as important which you will have.