Looking for SC pointers

[Janlm]

Hello everybody

I was wondering if anyone had any good advice on how to make a great SC? They get mentioned quite many places, but I have so far seen very little actual detailed advice on how they are made, or what kind of characters make a good SC (or thug) base. Except for perhaps the obvious like good defences and how important fatigue is.

I would appreciate any good advice

[NTJedi]

Is this a SC for singleplayer or multiplayer?

[Morkilus]

For example, a small group of Mind Hunt casters can kill off any SC without lots of magic resistance or Astral magic. You don't have to worry about that when fighting the AI.

[Janlm]

eh multiplayer then

[Morkilus]

Without discussing specific builds (seriously, there are hundreds of threads about this. Use your search function) I'd say you are looking for:

Hit points (at least 30)
Reinvigoration
Regeneration (not as necessary)
High defense
High protection
Damage shields or large AoE effects
Magic resistance
Strategic move (flying)

Forge a huge variety of items and play around 'til you get a good mix of these. The elemental Kings and Queens and the unique blood summons are a good place to start. Or just equip a Niefel commander.

[lch]

Morkilus forgot:

Luck
Ethereality
Mistform

Okay, the last one can only be gained through buffing with the appropiate spells, but Luck is the most useful ability to have bar none and ethereality is nice to have, too. You don't need high def / prot if the enemy cannot hit or hurt you.

For MP, you typically have to focus on MR boni very much.