Blademaster Mana

[Fiere]

Being a complete newbie in regards to the class, I'd like to ask just how important mana is to the class. As in, would it be worth it to choose a drow blademaster? I'm kinda wary because of the low con and strength.

[Mister E]

I pinned a drow BLM and rage deleted, but b4 I did I was very impressed with him.

Yes you have a low con and moderate str.

BUT, autosneak rocks, 24 dex rocks, 1 prac to 75% rocks, digging rocks

hmm, and yeah, without mana, a blm is nothing which you will soon learn.

Heavy exp pen though. I think i pinned at 600K exp.

[myrek]

drows are expensive like 20k @ like 39. but mana is the key to a blademaster. and drows will give you mana and enough brain juice to let you heal it quickly-ish. but it all depends on your playing style. if you don't like it, you won't finish it no matter how easy or powerful it is. and if you do like it, it is always worth it. on the flip side, a train gets you 20 or only 10 hp. throw in the debate on high dex vs skills vs free masteries and all the available races have great potential.

[Kaauld]

What advantages you have in the mana, dex, training speed, and sneaking departments you'll pay for in your lack of wearable equipment until 50.

[Deykari]

Oh, and mana is important for a blademaster. A key strategy in taking down their sometimes seemingly rock-hard exterior is to wear at them until they lack mana. Most of the blademaster skills require mana to use, and stances require a constant upkeep.

Dey