PSU-XBox 360: Weapon-How many stars

[Eliash]

I need to upgrade my weaponry so I was thinking of remaking all my weapons to get some decent percents and do a bit more damage.

So I was thinking how many stars I should aim for...

Remember: I'm trying to get high percents, so I don't think synthing 9*'s will be helpful with that as the Vulcaline costs an arm and half of a leg.

I'm thinking 8*'s atm.

[BLACKR0SE]

Even though im on ps2...synthing 8* is time efficient and saves money.

[Eliash]

That's why I think so too. Vulcaline goes for 9-10k on Xbox 360...so...

Vestaline I've seen for 4k and heard for 3k.

[NPCMook]

I'd say 7 star since they are relatively cheaper than 8 or 9 star weapons and the difference in damage is ALMOST (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Almost) not noticeable

[JC10001]

I voted 7* but I meant to vote 6*. If you haven't tried the mukarad / rabol rad combo you should. A high percentage coupled with a 25% boost in ATP = win. And its cheap to make a full palette of high percentage weapons in every element.



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[ljkkjlcm9]

I'd say 6* if you're willing to risk grinding, otherwise, it depends on what system. If PC/PS2, might as well try 9*. If 360, not sure. I'd try an 8* sword, because jogiri can poison as well, I prefer it over the 9*. Other weapons, not too sure.

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[Sychosis]

If you're trying for high %s I'd toss 5, 6 and 9*s out the window. 5 & 6*s are good for grinding, and grinding a high % weapon isn't the best game plan. Likewise, remaking 9*s for high % is going to cost you either your first born, or your soul. Even an 8* is going to be very expensive to re synth.

And so I am left with 7*s for high %s.

[MayLee]

The highest I've gotten to is 7*

[Eliash]

Hmm... I forgot to mention that I was thinking of Twin Daggers and a double saber.

I'm wondering if the 40 ATP between the 7* and the 9* will make much of a difference. I can live without the 60 ATA as I hardly miss against most enemies. And 20 PP is to laugh at.

[NPCMook]

Seems to me you are really bent on going for 8 star, so go for an 8 star

[Sekani]

Stick with 6- and 7-star weapons. You're gonna need a few tries to get decent percents (not counting failures), and you won't go broke with these. 8 and 9's get expensive, save those for twin handguns.

(40 ATP is what, 10 damage per hit?)

[Golto]

Well I don't know where you are buying your vulcaline but its 8k from npc. You won't miss 40 atp that would be a huge 8 more damage w/ neutral element and no pa.So pretty much in the random variance range.

[Eliash]

It's not so much that I'm bent on 8* just that I'm wondering how well 7*'s will sell back to people.

The most expensive part of the synths I think will be the ores which shouldn't be too much higher than Kerseline. The neu ebon isn't so bad as I can either farm it myself, convert it, or buy it.

I think Kerseline sells for 2,300 and Vestaline sells for about 4000. Besides the cost of the board I don't see why a 7* would be a whole lot cheaper. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

EDIT: @ the vulcaline prices that's just what 99.9% of Xbox sellers try to sell theirs for. I've only seen 1 person ever sell for under 8k.

EDIT2: If the ATP doesn't really matter too much then I'll just stick with a 7* I guess as the 8* would only increase my ATP by 12.

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[NPCMook]

Well depends on the 7 star really a Laser Cannon crafted would cost over 60K, but only sells for 30K-ish since it drops from mobs in Lab Recovery, I think

And yes Most 360 players just base an item off of what the next 3 player shops have it up for... I giggle at harnium sellers when its above 100 per unit

[Eliash]

I'm doing estamites on how much each synth will cost and I'm actually having a hard time finding decently priced Kerseline... http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_eek.gif

[NPCMook]

I'm sure I have a few extra Kerselines I could part with, only need 6 for my next Tengoh Bow

[Eliash]

Based on a rough draft:
Kerseline (2500)
Vestaline (3500-4000)
Neu Ebon (4000)
Stelnium (Free-Have some)
??? Photon (Not included)

7* Weapons cost roughly 47k
8* Weapons cost roughly 85k

7* Weapons sell for roughly 50k-60k
8* Weapons sell for roughly 90k-100k

EDIT: I think the 7*'s would probably be safer...higher synth rate and stuff. I only wonder if they sell...

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Eliash on 2007-02-19 20:09 ]</font>

[BLACKR0SE]

Just make a batch of both.

[NPCMook]

forgot Board cost... which is 60K for 7 star and 110K for 8 star

[Eliash]

That's included in the cost...I just didn't list it. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

[omegapirate2k]

I use all 7* weapons and armor, never had a problem with them, they all perform well due to good PP balanced with good Attack and accuracy.

[Magician]

9* are the bee's knees and all, but they're not necessary.

7* does the job just fine.