PURE STR BUILD GUIDE! BOW/GLAVIE/BLADE

Not Seeing a Sticky For Pure str guide saddened me. For they are my favorite builds.
Why Pure Str? The ability to stay alive alot longer and still doing amazing damage is my answer.

I will give a detailed list of Skills and Tips for all Bow, Blade, and Glavie Builds. These will be builds crafted toward PvP'ing at lvl 80-90. Although with good gears and maxxed skills, Mobs are no problem.
First i would like to verify that these will all be Pure Str. No Int whatsoever! With that said, lets start with the Weapon Trees!

*****PACHEON*****
Why Bow? One of my favorites for the fact that through the past Bow had been underated because of the lack of damage during the 70cap. Now that 80cap + new skillz is here. Bow is suprisingly one of the best Pure str builds there is. Despite the fact that Bow needs Arrows to function, the crits and new status effects have made bow a good pick for PvP'ers.

** PACHEON SKILLZ **
Anti Devil Bow Series: A must have, The increase in Critical chance and (250%) is well worth the SP. The 4th book will add +35 to critical. and the ***5th book will add +40 to crit on lvl 90.***

Arrow Combo Attack Series: IF and only IF you plan to be max LvL and want to PvP. This is A Must Have. The 4th book of Arrow Combo will have a Knockback possibility on all enemy types. Very useful when fighting someone that deals a high amount of damage to you. You can knock them back then quickly hit them with a high damage attack. **If you are wondering, Yes there will be a 6arrow but it should not be out until 100Cap**

Hawk Training: A must have. Either bird of your preference is good. White and Blue hawk is my choice for the fact of the Attack Rating +, which will slightly help the Critical chance of all attacks. Black and Lightning hawk is just a set damage and works kinda like a wolf pet. **Blue hawk maxed to lvl 90 will only give a +33 to attack. The lightning hawks damage will be set at 1883 at 90.**

Autumn Wind Series: This series i wouldnt waste my SP on because of the fact of the (250%) increase and no Status Effect. This number is low compared to some of the others below. You will have well enough better attacks on your combat bar to worry about this.

*(((Let me take a brief moment to explain Critical's and the (x%) next to all skillz.)))*
*Critical= When you attack anything as a pure str and get a critical, the normal damage you would have done is now Doubled!. (Does not work the same for Ints or hybrids)
*(x%)= The number and % in parentheses next to the Damage in every skill means, for example.
Given that the damage of your skill in your weapon tree that you are going to use is 50-100(100%). If you hit the letter "C" or, plainly the "Character Screen" you will see your Physical and Magical Balances.
Lets also say that your Physical balance is 100%. Consequently, when you use that skill your damage will put out between 50-100 damage. But the damage will also Vary by the damage of the Weapon equipped. Understand? Your Physical Balance is at 50% and the skill is the same 50-100(100%) the skill is worth 25-50 dmg now. What if the (x%) is 300%? then its the same concept. the skill would be worth 150-300 dmg. but depending on your phys balance,weapon power,(Imbue damage, (x%) and magic balance) determines the ultimate damage. Buffs and all other damage increasing attributes will also come into play. If you think i left something out or wanna know more just reply for it. It was tricky to write, i hope you understood. Lets get Back On to the Bowin!

Demon Soul Arrow: Kind of Optional. I recommend to have atleast lvl1 Dragon soul arrow. Not as important of a skill compared to others. Does help though. IMO not worth the sp for the highest of lvls. *** Will get a new book at 90 cap. Reaches to 5.2M.***

Explosion Arrow Series: A Guaranteed Must Have. This skill at 3rd book will have a (350%) damage an Attack Rating Boost AND AOE damage (AOE:Area of Effect) . Doesnt crit as often as the others (anti devil and strong bow) but does enough damage to make up for it. Excellent for mobs aswell.
** POSSIBLY new book for this series at 90. It Will also give the status effect of DARKNESS. Remember i said Maybe, im not perfectly sure. Dont hate me if im wrong ***

Strong Bow Series: IMHO the Best Skill for a bower there is. at 3rd book this skill will also give a STUN status, a +10 to critical, and the (350%) is excellent. The highest damage that you can put out from your bow will be by using this Skill right here.

The New Mind Bow Series: Decent skill for Mobs. Not used in PvP. I would NOT recommend wasting SP on this skill.

Mind Concentration Series (PASSIVE) I.E a Passive skill means that once you have obtained a lvl in it. It will Always be Active. This Improves Attack Rating. I say Yes. **LV 90 will be +33 AR**

*****HEUKSAL******

Why Glavie? This is possibly my favorite build in the entire game. The amount of HP + damage + status effects + the look and feel of holding that big metal... uhh... whatever it is.. Just Rocks! This Build will Require the LEAST amount of SP out of the 3 weapon trees.

***HEUKSAL SKILLZ***
Annihilating Blade Series: Definitely NOT. The fact that it looks cool does not overpower the horrible damage that it puts off. No status effect. Not even for the 90 cap. waste of SP.

Fanning Spear Series: A definite Must Have. When you come up to a pure int or Wizard or heck, why not 2 or 3 pure ints? This skill will be of major use at high level. It Increases your Magic Defense for 15 seconds. I recommend only the Bloody Fan and Bloody Snake Storm books. The others are almost useless. *You can Still use all Attacks while this is Active*

Heuksal Spear Series: at 70 cap i would have said NO. But now that the 4th Book Windless spear is out. That is a definite YES. The Dull Effect Chance is great. (Dull = A status effect that when active will slow the speed of your enemy.) **TIP** = Use Windless Spear Before Ghost spear Mars! There is practically no Delay time. They come out to be 2 very fast Attacks.

Soul Departs Spear Series: A Definite Must Have! You will be using this skill probably The Most out of any. For the Stun Effect. STUN= Completely Disables your enemy for approx 5 seconds. Depending on Lag hehe =D

Ghost Spear Attack Series: This is your other MUST HAVE. Once you have reached Ghost spear Mars look out. The Knockback a 35% chance With an AOE effect. This skill will be the highest damaging skill you have. ***There will be a new 4th book of Ghost spear at the 90 Cap that will do (310%) damge.***

Chain Spear Attack Series: NOT recommended for PvP. Its a big waste of time during a fight for such Low Damage that they put out. I honestly wouldnt put 1 lvl in these.. Maybe just for fun =)

Flying Dragon Spear Series: Not a must have for PvP. But can be very useful for Grinding and Jobbing. I say Yes. Atleast lvl 1 of book 2 or book 3. Your Choice.. Your Sp.

Cheolsam Force (PASSIVE): a Definite Must Have. Will Boost your HP even Higher. Glaviers at max lvl with this passive have more Hp than any other Character in the whole game. At lvl 80 this skill adds 2079HP and at lvl 90, 2826HP!

*****BICHEON*****

Why Blade? Is it the sweet looking chains? The fact that you have a shield with full hp? or for the fact that you can Knock down and stab anybody you want, anytime you want. The answer is all of the above.

***BICHEON SKILLZ***

Smashing Series: This skill is up to you, the only benefit of this is for the 4th book Flying Stone Smash which gives a status effect of Bleed which in my opinion isnt worth the SP, and you will have plenty of skillz to worry about as a blader anyways. (Bleed= Damage over time when it is applied to the target.)

Chain Sword Attack Series: I say Yes. Max them ALL. Lightning chain gives off the status Effects of Impotent, Division, and Bleed! (Impotent=When applied will reduce the damage the enemy will do to you.)(Division=The ultimate effect to be applied to any enemy for any build. During the state of Division the enemy will take More damage from every hit you give.)
Heaven Chain causes the most damage and is useful during grinding, also at lvl 90 you will need Heaven chain maxed for the New chain at lvl 73. The New Chain will do more damage than Lightning chain, And have the ability to apply Dull, Fear, and STUN effects to enemies! (only available after 90 cap)

Shield Technique Series: Very Useful only against Physical damaging enemies. Increases Physical Defense and/or block % increase. I recommend Castle Shield and Ironwall Shield.

Blade Force Series: Not for PvP. good for mobs and jobbing.

Hidden Blade Series: A Definite Must Have. This skill is high in damage and will Knockdown Any opponent at a 50% chance.

Killing Heaven Blade Series: Another Must Have. These Skills Will only work once an enemy is knocked Down!** These stabs are very high in damage. Also giving a +50% down attack damage increase. which is kind of obvious when they have to be down to use it. but anyways. **TIP** Try to use 2 Books of Stabs during the Same Knockdown. At 90 cap. there will be a New book that is a Double Stab with a +5 to critical increase. Worth Every SP.

Sword Dance Series: NO, this skill is only good for mobs/jobs.

Shield Protection (PASSIVE): YES. Increases the likeliness of blocking an attack.

**NEW 90 SKILL FOR BLADERS!!!!**
Dont know what it will be called but this skill will redefine bladers. You know bladers as the Low Damage high defense Builds. Well this skill will change all that.
"Shield Series": Reduces Physical Defense while Raising Physical Attack Power! At lvl 90 will Raise your Attack power by roughly +120 attack power. The downside is at that same lvl it will reduce your Physical defense by almost 80%. This skill might be a big hit, and it might be a dissapointment. But We bladers will sure find out!


*****SUBSKILLS FOR PURE STR*****
I Feel that Every one of the Trees/Skillz that i write below will be exceptional for any of the 3 Weapons that you pick. I highly recommend you stick to what im about to put.

*****FIRE*****
This will be The Main Tree for any Pure Str. Why? It does the Most Damage! and has buffs to increase physical damage and magical defense.

Fire Force Series: MAX THIS ALLLLL THE WAY. this will be your Imbue that you will use always and forever. Why Not Light or Cold imbue? Light and cold imbues are good for mobs.. in pvp the electric shock and overly debated Freeze, will not work in pvp... i dont care what lvl 80 you fight. unless they are stupid they will have all of the resistances towards these and/or the Fire shield series. Fire imbue has the most Damage... therefore is the best.

Fire Shield Series: a must have, will reduce all status effects besides the new Europeans effects. aka Burn, shock, freeze/frostbite, poison, zombie, darkness. (i think thats all?)

Flame body Series: YES YES YES. Increases Physical Damage by a %. Anything that will increase your damage or defense is a Yes. with very few or no exceptions.

Fire Protection Series: YES YES YES. Increases Magical Defense!

Fire Wall and Flame Wave Series: NO, Fire wall restricts you to one spot. and you do not need nukes period.

Fire Combustion: Optional.

Flame Devil Force(PASSIVE): YES!

*****LIGHTNING*****
why max lightning? For SPEED... Magic damage increase... and some nice Parry +.

Thunder Force Series: Nope, already getting Fire!

Grass Walk Series: MAX it as high as it can go.. you can never go Toooo fast!
Phantom walk: YES! Max it if youve got the SP youll love it.

Piercing Force Series: Yes, It will increase the damage of your imbue. I think its worth the SP.

Lion Shout Series: NO, its for Ints.

Concentration Series: YES.. Increases Parry Ratio.. which increases the likeliness of dodging a critical.

Thunderbolt Force Series: NO NUKES!

Heavens' Force (PASSIVE): YES.

*****COLD*****
Cold is VERY debateable... IF 80 cap.. youve got weapon80, Fire80, Light80. that leaves 60 masteries Left. if you want 60 cold.. all the power to you! I think its more wise to stay at 30 cold. for the reason that 90 Cap is Coming! so then you will be able to have 90 90 90 30. Mainly for the fact that you dont have to farm more for cold now, and have to Reallocate or Curst Heart your way back down to 30. I would NOT recommend taking any masteries away from Fire or Light for this skill as a Pure Str entreprenaur. (means i think i know alot =D, with about 4-5 yrs of SRO experience id sure like to think so!)

Im Not listing all of these.. The only ones you need are:
Frost Guard Series: Increases Physical Defense.

Snow Shield Series: Puts a shield on you for 2minutes that takes Damage dealt to you away from your Mana instead of Health by the % of the level you have it on. Which IMHO should hardly be used.. For the fact that PURE STR doesnt have much MP.. even maxxed gears at 80 = roughly 7-8k MP. i would keep snow shield at a low lvl if you use it often.. High lvl if you want to just be able to put it on and run from your enemy to stay alive. Best tip if doing so.. is switch to a shield + snow shield. Also a shield is good to have when fighting a person that KD's alot.. *You put the shield and weapon in a combat bar, or side bar. Right click Shield when you get knocked down. Increases your defense, and a Block is what your looking for when getting stabbed... Works Wonders! sometimes saves your life. This is best done when NO lag hehe.. =D have fun trying to get that to work!*

Cold Armor Series: a little bit more Physical defense never hurt nobody!

**GEARS**
Id have to go with GARMENTS...
Garment = 20% increase in speed + 20% decrease of mp consumption when using skillz. Highest magical defense
Protector = 10% increase in speed + 10% decrease of mp consumption when using skillz. Mix between the two!
Armor = No bonuses. Highest physical defense.

**Sadly we've come to the End of the guide, I hope that my words of experience will aid you in your journey on the Silkroad.**

*****I will try my best to Update this guide regularly. Keep Your Questions Coming, I will be overjoyed and confident that i will answer Any and All questions that you may have! Have a Good Day!****

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