Xansin wrote:Hey guys...
I need some help for DD8 setup.
Atm i don't rly know how to get through this level because of the psychic monsters.
My first goal DD10 because of Needles.
I hope you can help me with that
Hey there!
I'm not on Deadly Desert Expert myself yet, but I can give you some tips.
Psychic monsters usually have low DEF and high MATK, so it would be ideal to take monsters that have high MDEF, and preferably decent to high ATK.
Leviathan would be a nice monster, quite the tank, especially with PoD. Might want to consider getting both Bombs and Torrent to +5 though.
Setanic is questionable... He has low MDEF, so wouldn't do too good against all the Psychic monsters. However, you have a Setanic with Sand Theraphy and no Sandstorm, quite the weird combination if you ask me
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Now, we all know
Sphierx' MDEF is horrible, so that won't be an option unless you plan to use it for the leftover elements, which I don't recommend.
I don't have a lot of experience with
Arctica, but most Ice monsters depend on MATK and MDEF, so it might be a good choice, again, I didn't start Deadly Desert Expert yet, so I don't know anything about the maps. Invalidate isn't the best move for maps though.
Gryphion... I personally don't like him for maps, he dies way too fast. However, he has a great ATK and his MDEF isn't too shabby either, would definitely consider getting Thunderstorm for that, altough you used up all your slots for it already. If you do plan to use it, I suggest to make sure Electrical Storm is +5, and not bother with Iaijutsu for a bit, as I know the later Deadly Desert Expert maps have a lot of Ghost monsters.
Just like Arctica, not a lot of experience myself with
Hippogon, as I never really got to use it. However, judging from the Hippogons I've faced in PvP, I do know it's quite the tank, so I suggest putting ATK skills on it, which you did, is a good thing. However, I do suggest to get PoD on it, as it makes Hippogon far more useful than he is. A Soak or Photosynthesis might be a decent 4th slot skill, altough you might want to experiment with other skills (Boulder+5 will 1-hit everything after you casted around 4 Sword Dance+1's).
A Psychic Barrier
Purrfection! Interesting idea, altough I have no clue how much of a chance it stands against Level. 80+ monsters in maps.
If it is capable of surviving a few hits, I would definitely suggest using it, as it'll put the computer to a great disadvantage. However, its Skills need improvement, big time
Just like Arctica,
Clawpard might be worth considering, as it has high MDEF. Especially combined with Inverse it can be a real top tier tank. I guess the problem is getting to the actual point where you simply don't have to care about hits anymore. I like the build, but I would strongly suggest getting both Aurora Borealis and Cunning to +5, especially Cunning!
Never really settled for
Smiter, so I can't share my personal experiences from it, but its build seems decent. However, its low MDEF and Speed might be a big disadvantage. I don't suggest taking it unless you're facing Water and Earth monsters as well.
I can see you built your
Faerivy for PvP, Toxic Stake + Malicious, you sick bastard
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Anyhow, Poison, and especially Lethal Poison can be an extremely large advantage at maps, especially when you're simply able to spam Photosynthesis after your opponent is poisoned. You might want to consider changing its build so that its fit for maps rather than PvP. I would simply make another Faerivy though, would save you the trouble of getting the Skill Books
again.
I never really used
Pewgway in my map matches, only to tank during Poison, Burn and Dual Duel battles. Its built is nice to combine with Gryphion though, as it's quite dependant on its Super Thunderstorm. Would definitely be a good pick if you're planning to outlast your opponent and/or the map(s) are Dual Duel.
Scythe can be a real killer in maps, especially with potions + Resurrect. However, from personal experiences, I've noticed that it tends to miss Martyrdom like 80% of the times, so unless you're willing to take that risk, I think it's pretty useless.
Hope this helps you out, feel free to ask away!
Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:42 am 
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