Fists on a Contemplative? Weapon choices in general for Contemplative and Swashbuckler...

[SirMirrorcoat]

So, I made Xoti a Contemplative this time and she pulls her weight so much better than as a pure Priest (did the Drake bounty at level 4 without cheese and she got the kill - Eder and Serafen got knocked out tho).

I am just wondering if I should focus on her fists (as in forever main weapon) or give her other weapons in the long run. Will fists still be strong later even if I am missing 2 PL? I already stole obtained Tuitilo's Palm just for the heck of it. Or should I give her something completely different? If fists, what would be a good backup weapon type for her?

and in general. Is DW still (dps-)king like in poe1? So far (level 8 ) it seems that way, but maybe that will change later? Siccing Eder on mages is great even if I only got Skrim and a Fine Dagger for him so far.
Should I keep him dual-wielding or is he better off with SnS or 2handed stuff? I already got Serafen with Morning Stars as recommended in my other thread

 

[claudius]

I think you might need a slashing or piercing damage in weapon switch for enemies with strong armor against bludgeoning?  So maybe have a sword in other slot which deals best of slashing/pierce?  Not certain because also just starting out in Deadfire.

[mjo2138]

I am playing Xoti know with a 2h Morningstar, so she can debuff fortitude and land Blessed Harvests more easily. I always give Eder or a similar character 2 sabres. 

[Elric Galad]

With Potion of Elevation, you'll have Legendary+ Quality fists for important fights.  Fists are good pure DPS weapon and Fist + Tuotilio's is good middle way between dual wielding and Sword & Board.

So Fists are quite viable, with of course some backup situational weapon. Swords are nice to cover all type of damages. I'm thinking about Mowdyr with Griffin Blade or a shield.

[SirMirrorcoat]

9 hours ago, Elric Galad said:

With Potion of Elevation, you'll have Legendary+ Quality fists for important fights.  Fists are good pure DPS weapon and Fist + Tuotilio's is good middle way between dual wielding and Sword & Board.

So Fists are quite viable, with of course some backup situational weapon. Swords are nice to cover all type of damages. I'm thinking about Mowdyr with Griffin Blade or a shield.

Poption of Elevation? I can't find it on the wiki... What does it do?

 

Though 2handed Xoti with Morning Star sounds nice too... Especially as Serafen would be the one to ditch if I wanted someone else xD

[Elric Galad]

5 minutes ago, SirMirrorcoat said:

Poption of Elevation? I can't find it on the wiki... What does it do?

My bad.

It's potion of Ascension. Maybe it's Elévation in French (or maybe not  ) It's +2 PL until end of battle.

[SirMirrorcoat]

oh, that would be powerful

Especially as I will make her my alchemist

[Elric Galad]

51 minutes ago, SirMirrorcoat said:

oh, that would be powerful

Especially as I will make her my alchemist

It lasts until of battle, si it doesn't even matter.

[Haplok]

Fists are strong in raw damage. But the various weapons have so many different awesome effects that I find it hard to give them up.

Of course, Scordeo's Edge saber is kinda meta for a monk MC - particularly one who can extend his buffs.

[Boeroer]

2 hours ago, Haplok said:

Fists are strong in raw crush damage.

Fixed it!  

Edited September 17, 2021 by Boeroer

[Elric Galad]

41 minutes ago, Boeroer said:

Fixed it!  

Question : would raw/crush dual damage type would apply a +30% damages in case of CRUSH OVERPEN ? 

[SirMirrorcoat]

How would Xoti be as a Eothasian/Helwalker?

That way I would have her as a better support/heal caster while also boosting her dps. I thought of going for dual scepters or Dragon's Dowry for consistent and secure Wound gain.