Joe’s Journal, Volume 8
CAPTAIN SELECTION CHEAT SHEET!
So you’ve decided to do something. Great choice. Follow this guide to make sure that what you’re doing makes sense.
Step 1. The captain. If this is a task for a captain, make sure that your captain choice aligns with what you’re doing. Carter for crypts, Aydae for common monsters, Stror for gathering, Cleopatra for epic monsters, etc.
Step 2. The equipment. Choose or craft equipment that complements the task, as well as the specific bonuses of the captain you’ve selected. Tomb Raider for Carter, Guardsmen’s Courage for Aydae, Swift Wayfarer for Stror, Warrior of Ragnarok for Cleopatra, etc.
Step 3. The gems. Socket gems for the same purpose on the gear you’ve selected, to make sure that they are as efficient as possible. Amber for Carter, n/a for Stror (but I use Tiger’s Eye), Tourmaline for Aydae, Tourmaline or Cyanite (if you have it) for Cleopatra, etc.
Step 4. The troops. Depending on the monster you are fighting, you will want to be selective of your troops. In this order, prioritize troops: troops that have a bonus against what you are fighting, and are not the type that the enemy has bonuses against – troops that enemies do not have bonuses against – troops that have a bonus against what you are fighting – other troops to increase your number of stacks and soak up damage.
Step 5. The bonuses. If you’re doing something big, consider activating personal bonuses. Experience point bonuses for everything. Valor Point bonuses for fighting monsters. Conquest Point bonuses if you’re hitting another player.
That said, if you’re feeling like trying your hand at a little “Farm Simulator” and leaving your captains idle in the city, the best ones to do that with are those equipped with your highest level “Honored Ruler” gear, with appropriate gems and enchantments on them. Note that only Carter and Helen have passive bonuses for capacity/production, and are good candidates for this position.
If that is too long of a cheat sheet, here’s one that can be copied in a single message:
Captain Selection Cheat Sheet!
- Pick a captain with an applicable bonus
- Put them in gear with a bonus that complements their mission
- Enchant and socket gems in the gear that complements the bonuses
- Choose appropriate troops based on their strengths and the strengths of your targets
- Activate personal bonuses
If you think I’m missing something, start a new clan and name it “Joe Sucks”. If it gets some traction I’ll try to be better.
Thanks 275,
Joe