Best Tech Protection ?

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  1. Frigo

    Frigo Active Member

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    I'm trying to get the best protection/resistance for tech characters, but so far my attempt has been disappointing:

    War Gauntlets
    Chapeau of Magnetic Inversion
    2xCharged Ring
    Dorian Amulet (Yep, magic; aptitude is 0. Any tech or neutral necklace?)
    Pyrotechnic Axe
    Electro Armor
    Flow Disruptor Shield (Damned thing is bugged, only MR+15 instead of MR+30)
    Metal Boots

    MR: 35%
    FR: 30%
    DR: 95%
    ER: 52%
    PR: 95%
     
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    Darkform New Member

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    you would like the Meca Suit I made but it does have a -10% ER at 30 tech less tech and maybe some magic it's -20% ER. I don't remember the full stats but you get max of the protection it gives at 30 tech. also DR is better the larger the armor is. when you make one it doesn't say in discription but it also has +40% MR at 30 tech. everything it does say in description is at 30 tech.
     
  3. Spiffy

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    Wouldn't Dwarven Gauntlets Gauntlets be better than War Gauntlets?
     
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    Darkform New Member

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    War Gauntlets have more +% DR. I normally go with War Gauntlets also but let Magnus use his they are better than normal Dwarven Gauntlets.
     
  5. Vorak

    Vorak Administrator Staff Member

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    Use Cassie's Necklace from the Madam Lil's quest it is basically a neutral Dorian Amulet.
     
  6. Frigo

    Frigo Active Member

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    Wow, you're right. It's even better for everyone, except 100 MA characters.
     
  7. Grossenschwamm

    Grossenschwamm Well-Known Member

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    Use Vendigrothian War Gauntlets. They're the best tech gloves in the game.
     
  8. Frigo

    Frigo Active Member

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    I've just tried it. Resistance wise, it isn't as good as War Gauntlets.
     
  9. Grossenschwamm

    Grossenschwamm Well-Known Member

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    I'd argue that War Gauntlets aren't specifically tech, but neither is the amulet you'll end up wearing or the boots you have.
     
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    Wolfsbane Well-Known Member

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    The War Gauntlet icon says that it's tech. As does the critical fail modifier.
     
  11. Grossenschwamm

    Grossenschwamm Well-Known Member

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    Really? Well I'm just screwing things up, then. Sorry about that.
     
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    team a New Member

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    How did you get your PR so high? You're a tech character with high constitution?
     
  13. Frigo

    Frigo Active Member

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    Yep, cheated a little, 20 on all stats.

    Okay, so far:

    War Gauntlets
    Chapeau of Magnetic Inversion
    2xCharged Ring
    Cassie's Necklace
    Pyrotechnic Axe
    Electro Armor
    Flow Disruptor Shield (Damned thing is bugged, only MR+15 instead of MR+30)
    Metal Boots

    MR: 55%
    FR: 30%
    DR: 95%
    ER: 52%
    PR: 95%
     
  14. wastelandhero

    wastelandhero New Member

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    Isn't the Chapeau of magnetic inversion only effective against bullits and arrows? I seem to recall wearing it and taking the same damage from melee attacks but less from those damn kite bowman. In my opinion there are not enough enemies in this game that use firearms too make this an effective choice. You could use the Arcane Helm, It still gives you +20 DR even without the magic bonus. I use it all the time for every character I play.
     
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