TLDR;
This video covers the optimal allocation of attributes and skills in Expedition 33. Key points include:
- Speed, primarily derived from Agility, is the most important stat for early game success.
- Vitality is less valuable due to the game's dodge and parry mechanics.
- Might provides consistent damage scaling, while Luck enhances critical hit rate significantly.
Overview [0:00]
Raven explains the insights gained from gameplay regarding attributes, skill synergy, fight mechanics, and build philosophy. The focus is on optimization of stat allocation, highlighting the importance of speed for early success and providing a guide on how to distribute points effectively based on difficulty level.
TLDR Summary [0:34]
The video concisely states that Speed is the most critical stat, particularly for the early game, with Agility and Luck being essential attributes for success. It stresses aiming for certain soft cap breakpoints in Vitality, Agility, and Luck for optimal performance.
Vitality [1:51]
Vitality is intended for survivability; however, the game is designed around dodge and parry mechanics which provide invulnerability. Thus, investing in Vitality is generally discouraged. It allows characters to survive 1 to 3 hits without investment, more than enough time to learn enemy attack patterns. Suggested soft cap levels are 10, 16, or 28.
Might [4:27]
Might increases attack power at a consistent rate and also enhances weapon damage. The increase in damage is expressed as a percentage based on the base weapon damage. Further testing is required to fully understand Might’s scaling efficiency, but it shows promise, especially for later game weapons.
Agility [6:23]
Agility, providing speed, is crucial for determining turn order in combat, allowing characters to act before enemies, thus reducing the number of attacks faced. Agility soft cap breakpoints are at 10, 26, and 44. Investing to reach 44 is recommended for all party members.
Defense [8:55]
Defense, as an attribute, contributes to both defensive stats and critical rate. However, investing in it is not recommended as characters already gain defensive benefits from leveling Agility. Critical rate, although a benefit of the Defense attribute, provides minimal gains and is less effective than acquiring it through Luck.
Luck [10:43]
Luck mainly increases critical hit rate significantly compared to the Defense attribute. Critical hits deal 50% more damage and enhance the effects of various skills. Suggested breakpoints for investment in Luck are at 10, 26, and 35, with a cap at 64 for a high crit rate.
General Build [12:52]
The general build focuses on Agility and Luck to maximize speed and critical rate while advising against investing in Vitality or Defense. There are suggestions for both a general build and a critical-focused build, emphasizing the importance of equipping pictos that enhance critical rate and speed effectively.
Crit Build [14:35]
For a critical-focused build, investing first in Agility is advised, followed by a substantial investment in Luck to maximize critical hit percentages. Agility should be raised to a soft cap, while Luck can be raised significantly to leverage skills that benefit from critical hits for optimal damage output.
Pictos and Closing Remarks [15:01]
The video concludes with a reminder to consider pictos that provide stat boosts alongside passive effects. Raven invites viewers to engage and inquire about future content, offering to clarify any questions regarding stats or builds.
