Undead Slayer Tattoo question.
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Undead Slayer Tattoo question.
I have a True Atlantean Undead Slayer of the Bagh-Dach. I am torn between two Magic Weapon Tattoos. What would be more useful Weapon Impaling or Smashing A Baal-Rog's Head (Demon Slayer) or Weapon Impaling or Smashing a Skull (Anti-I.S.P.)? Thanks again!
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Re: Undead Slayer Tattoo question.
Well, that depends on what your GM throws at you. 
Personally, I'd find the Anti-ISP tattoo to be practically useless because you: 1) need to be facing something that relies on ISP, and 2) need to drain them almost to zero ISP. Draining them halfway won't likely change their attacks. You have to get them low enough that they can't use their psionics anymore.
You're more likely to run afoul of a Demon.
Personally, I'd find the Anti-ISP tattoo to be practically useless because you: 1) need to be facing something that relies on ISP, and 2) need to drain them almost to zero ISP. Draining them halfway won't likely change their attacks. You have to get them low enough that they can't use their psionics anymore.
You're more likely to run afoul of a Demon.
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Re: Undead Slayer Tattoo question.
Mack wrote:Well, that depends on what your GM throws at you.
Personally, I'd find the Anti-ISP tattoo to be practically useless because you: 1) need to be facing something that relies on ISP, and 2) need to drain them almost to zero ISP. Draining them halfway won't likely change their attacks. You have to get them low enough that they can't use their psionics anymore.
You're more likely to run afoul of a Demon.
Would the same thing go for the Anti P.P.E one? I looked at this one as well. The Weapon Impaling The Heart. I feel like I might encounter more things that are reliant on PPE. Would you still go with the demon/Deevil one?
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Re: Undead Slayer Tattoo question.
Yes, I feel the same about the Anti-PPE tattoo.
The only time I see those two tattoos being useful is if you have to capture (not kill) a Mage or Psychic. But since a Ley Line Walker or a Mind Melter could easily have 150+, or 200+ PPE or ISP respectively, draining that resource at 2D6 per hit isn't going be very effective.
As an Undead Slayer, you've got plenty of tattoos, so you may be comfortable spending one on a niche power. But don't expect to get much use out of it unless your GM tosses you something for that purpose.
The only time I see those two tattoos being useful is if you have to capture (not kill) a Mage or Psychic. But since a Ley Line Walker or a Mind Melter could easily have 150+, or 200+ PPE or ISP respectively, draining that resource at 2D6 per hit isn't going be very effective.
As an Undead Slayer, you've got plenty of tattoos, so you may be comfortable spending one on a niche power. But don't expect to get much use out of it unless your GM tosses you something for that purpose.
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Re: Undead Slayer Tattoo question.
Got to agree with Mack, the anti-PPE and anti-ISP weapon tats are kind of useless.
To be honest even the flaming sword, dripping blood is inferior to a TW Lightblade, as much as I would prefer to use the tattoo - I really don't, unless for some reason I don't have a TW or magic weapon with me.
The serpent slayer at least does triple damage, and the poison thorns inflicts a debuff. For +8 / +12 damage, I'd really only take it for thematic play - playing a "demon" slayer.
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To be honest even the flaming sword, dripping blood is inferior to a TW Lightblade, as much as I would prefer to use the tattoo - I really don't, unless for some reason I don't have a TW or magic weapon with me.
The serpent slayer at least does triple damage, and the poison thorns inflicts a debuff. For +8 / +12 damage, I'd really only take it for thematic play - playing a "demon" slayer.
Happy Gaming.