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Thread: Noct Hoplon

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    Tower shield are not good with Bulwark, bulwark is not a 60% flat increase in block rate, but rather a 1.6 multipler on your current shield's block rate, so it is actually terrible with tower shields like noct. The reason why its #2 is cuz its a i110 compared to 115 and 100, as main stats > everything else. In no situation is tower shield better then kites, round is suited for dps/long fight where TP is limiting.

    Congratz on the upgrade though~
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    Quote Originally Posted by NightReach View Post
    bulwark is not a 60% flat increase in block rate,
    Yes it is. I ran out with a square maple shield and actually tested it not long ago.
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    you would have to test with more than one type of shield to test properly
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    I don't always pug, but when i do, it's with Pretty Ugly Guys

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    Synestr Ashbringer
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    Also, I don't think anyone is saying that the tower is better than the kite, just disputing the point you were trying to make that it is the worst shield.

    Could be my eyes but when I pop Bulwark, I have no complaints. I also have no complaints without it.

    Thank you for the grats ^.^
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    I know the feeling of this excitement for new item you wanted to make for a long time!
    For 3 weeks I was saving my soldiery, UAT and Sand of Time for Book of Spades. Yesterday after the reset I was quite excited about the new bad ass looking item!
    Those soldiery weapons can be really cool, especially if somebody hates relic past zenith upgrade (like me )

    Long story short - Gratz on the upgrade!

    p.s. Post a pic of the shield, haven't found a good one on the net
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    Will do tonight! I like the looks of it!
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    Grats on your Noct Hoplon.

    Sorry for beating you to the punch tho... lol

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    Noct Hoplon is actually BIS over High Allagan due to the way parry and block rate work so congratulations!
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    Thank you, thank you!!

    As requested here is a pic of my toy!



    and



    WooT!!

    Syn
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    Last edited by Synestr; 08-08-2014 at 02:42 PM.

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    The Hoplon was the first thing i upgraded with my static's first T7 clear oil, it's alot better then using on an accessory. It has served me well until i got my HA Shield from T8 (this was all before Novus was even implemented), if it's for progression's sake i say by all means go for it. It's not the best shield but it is an excellent bridge to one.
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