A Word about Riot Blade

[Alerith]

I know this skill receives quite a bit of bad rep because of it's pacification affliction, but I really have to say the skill is extremely useful for holding hate and dealing some damage.

Every since Cadence was changed to increase the enmity of your next ability and player accuracy was increased, the usefulness of Riot Blade has become more apparent.

Also, in regards to pacification, sure it can suck depending on what you're fighting. But by the time you reach another 2000 TP (or 3000 if you stack it with Bloodbath), your pacification timer will be up.

I wouldn't be saying this if I hadn't used it in a meaningful fight, so I took the tactic into the Ifrit (Hyper) fight. It performed extremely well and there was never an issue with hate.

The damage is good but not really game breaking. But in this case, you aren't using it for the damage, you use it for the "increases enmity" effect. This effect, linked with Cadence, is an absolutely wonderful combo. Toss in Bloodbath to get a fair return on HP. (Again, not game breaking and not necessary.)

I would invite Gladiators all around to give Riot Blade another shot, since recent adjustments have really made it worth using.

Full Riot Blade Strategy


Thank you for reading.

-Ale

[Madruk]

All you need is accomplice to hold hate.

[Chardrizard]

Riot Blade + Contagion.

[Seirra_Lanzce]

is a good strategy and different playstyle that work! no cookie cutter except if everyone follow this, then is a cookie cutter lol.

*usually use my own tactics and never reveal them only to those ask me for it*

[KyrsIsley]

Warmonger also increase enmity generation (gives you a buff) for a short period of time, if you are looking to stack for maximum threat on Riot Blade.

[Alerith]

Warmonger also increase enmity generation (gives you a buff) for a short period of time, if you are looking to stack for maximum threat on Riot Blade.

Excellent!

I won't claim to have every ability, so Warmonger is one that I don't have, but sounds like a perfect addition to the combo!

Thank you for your input.

[Seirra_Lanzce]

Yes, having Warmonger definitely increase your enmity hold over, if in GLA, War Drum + Warmonger + cadence + Circle Slash II to hold on to multiple enemies. change Circle Slash to Riot Blade for singular target.

Heavy Slash and Heavy Stabs give enmity too.

p/s:
Defender (Level 10 Gladiator) [Defender II if possible]

is Level 10 Marauder.

[Alerith]

p/s:
Defender (Level 10 Gladiator) [Defender II if possible]

is Level 10 Marauder.

Doh! Good catch! I'll fix it now. Thanks.

[Alerith]

Riot Blade + Contagion.

Does Contagion transfer Pacification? O.o

[Doho]

it does i tested it the other day. it was my little secret until CHARDRIZARD LET THE WORLD KNOW lol