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If you aren't concentrating on bow skills, you're going javelin. As stated previously, there's no right or wrong way to make these selections. Some players might excel one way, while others choose a completely different set of skills. You could even finish the game pumping all your points into a single skill - though expect quite a challenge! Keep in mind, in most instances, it's beneficial to plan ahead and aim for certain skills. Consider holding points until you reach a certain level, so you can distribute lots of points immediately into your preferred or favorite skills at this new level. In this section, you'll find skill examples for an Amazon player specializing in javelin and spear weapons (30 skill points shown). Once again, this is simply a guideline, and it's very likely you'll find better combinations to suit your personal style. NOTE: The plan presented below is one of thousands and thousands of potential combinations. For the most part, the plan is presented to illustrate the reasoning behind skill choices and isn't meant to be the only, the best, or even one of the best ways to spend your points. Everyone will have their personal preference - which was certainly the case around Blizzard's development offices where virtually every member of the QA team had their own personal style! Jab - 6 points Critical strike - 6 points Magic arrow - 1 point Inner sight - 1 point Power strike - 1 point Dodge - 2 points Slow missiles - 1 point Poison javelin - 1 point Lightning bolt - 3 points Avoid - 2 points Decoy - 1 point Charged strike - 1 point Evade - 2 points Plague javelin - 1 point Lightning fury - 1 point Naturally, this is just one of many possibilities for a high-level, javelin-oriented Amazon player. This example includes 30 skill points, not counting skill points you would receive completing quests or by using unique or magical items. Jab is the javelin player's bread and butter; once you reach level 6, it ceases to include a damage modifier penalty. Critical strike is also a must; at level 6, you're inflicting double damage approximately half the time. Magic arrow can be used as a simple, unlimited ranged attack (it doesn't cost much either). Finally, this guideline focused on the lightning attacks, the most powerful element and one that will likely inflict more carnage than the poison-based skills. Further, you're just one skill point away from selecting valkyrie. In the early game, you'll concentrate on jab and using magic arrow for your ranged attack. Be sure to employ inner sight when you approach difficult areas to decrease enemies' defense ratings. Continue to boost jab and critical strike to easily defeat most early beasts. You should continue to increase these skills throughout the middle game as well. During the middle game, you'll switch off jab with your lightning attacks, including power strike and lightning bolt. You may also use the poison attacks, though it's likely you should concentrate on the lightning element. Your increased jab and critical strike will continue to serve you well; don't forget to employ inner sight inside each difficult and crowded enemy area. In the late game, the jab and critical strike combination is still living strong, especially with a powerful spear or javelin. Lighting fury, gained at level 30, is extremely powerful and capable of taking on multiple targets. Continue to switch through the lightning attacks (for thrown spears) and jab for melee combat.
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