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Event Build: The Imperator Arma

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  • Member
    December 22, 2017

    Salutations everypony, to my last build for Crossworlds 3! Combining samurai swordplay, telekinesis weapon spamming, and style, welcome to….

    The True King's Theme

    “Ah, the Imperator Arma, a man who has aided the Empires of Men since the days of Alessia. Many believe his story to be a myth, or at least greatly exaggerated truth, but he existed. He came to Saint Alessia's camp during the early days of her Rebellion, class in gilded armor of an Eastern fashion. Whereas Pelinal was her Sword, Morihaus her Lover, the Imperator Arma was her Shield. His voice and the faint patches of skin visible through his armor marked him as Yokudan, though rumors abounded of his origins.

    Seemingly another gift from the then Eight, The Arma was seemingly immortal, for he would later challenge the worthiness to rule of future Emperors and Empresses, and those who would safeguard them, even after the lost of an arm to an Akaviri scout by the name of Shiro Emiyesh during the Battle of Pale Pass. He was so impressed with the young man he kept his blade as a trophy. Though later sightings have been sparse, whispers tell of a masqued man in Akaviri garb making his way to Skyrim….”

          -The Imperator Arma, Preface by Giraud Gemane

     

    Race: Yokudan (Redguard). Not only does it fit the backstory, but the Stamina Regen granted by Adrenaline Rush is damned useful, as are the bonuses to One-Handed.

    Standing Stone: The Warrior or Mage to start with, followed by The Lord for increased AR and magic resistance, or The Ultimate Atronach.

    Stat Spread: 0/1/3 in Magicka, Health, and Stamina. 0 Magicka is all but required for the UA to properly function.

    Major Skills: One-Handed, Enchanting, Heavy Armor

    Minor Skills: Smithing, Speech

    Alignment: Chaotic Good

    Did you insolent mongrels actually think you stood a chance?

     GAMEPLAY

    Now playing with the Arma was quite an interesting little challenge. With the limitation of only being able to use one arm, and no followers, I had to rely on not only dodging attacks, but carefully tanking Shouts/spells and arrows as this build really lacks any form of ranged offense, except, akin to my Lodestone Legionnaire, preparing weapons to be thrown, and using a mixture of Marked for Death and Telekinesis to hurl a swarm of weapons at your foes.

    In essence, I more or less took a somewhat slower approach to combat. If I could do so before engaging, I’d first try and scope out what enemies are between me and my objective, like are they all Conjurers, or am I facing simple banditos, for instance. After that, I'd drop any excess weapons I had nicked along the way, then fire off MfD on as many enemies as I could, and begin pelting them with said weapons, focusing on ranged enemies like those damnable archers.

    Once I’d run out of weapons, I would then switch to either an unenchanted Blades Sword coupled with Elemental Fury, Muramasa, or Eos if I felt the foe worthy enough.

    On the subject of the Ultimate Atronach, first discovered by Mason, upon drinking a Philter, then Draught, then Philter of the Healer upon which you select the Atronach Stone, you'll be able to cast concentration spells (IE telekinesis), indefinitely, regardless of whether or not you have any Magicka left in your pool.

    As a side note, Eos may only be utilized on non-mongreloid foes, such as Alduin, Karstaag and Miraak.

    You were unworthy of guarding the Emperor, mongrel

     SKILLS

    Level 42 Perks

     EQUIPMENT

     Eos--Ebony Sword w/Chaos

    Yokudan Lord’s Mail--Blades Armor w/ Fortify Healing Rate

    Muramasa--Blades Sword w/ Fiery Soul Trap

    Ancient Yokudan Wyrd--Ancient Nord Amulet w/ Resist Magic

    Nahkriin

    Hands of the Blademaster--Blades Gauntlet s w/ Fortify One-Handed

    Weathered Signet Ring--Gold Emerald Ring w/ Fortify Alteration

    Yokudan Caligi--Blades Boots w/ Fortify Stamina Regen

     

    RECOMMENDED QUESTS

    • Main Quest/Volikhar/Dragonborn-Alduin, Harkon, and Miraak are not only threats to the Empire’s Sovereignty, but may also prove worthy adversaries

    • Civil War (Imperials)-While the Empire may have become weakened and enfeebled in the centuries since Alessia, you still care for its success, and you cannot allow this upstart rebellion to prevail.

    • Destroy the Dark Brotherhood-You could never trust assassins, who rather than slaying foes by martial prowess and skill, rely on trickery and deceit, like degenerate spiders.

    • The Ebony Warrior-When all is said and done, a Redguard warrior clad in black challenges you. Perhaps this man may rival Shiro, and prove a worthwhile adversary.

    ROLEPLAY

    • It galls your noble pride to retreat from battle, so only do so if you must.

    • While the individuals of Tamriel have grown weaker since your days with Alessia, you still give a damn, so help them out, especially if it means they grow stronger.

    • Never use trickery, such as Illusion spells or sneak attacks on a foe, for such things are beneath you.

    • NEVER use Eos on a basic enemy like a generic Wolf or Wisp.

    CLOSING NOTES

    Whew, that's it, my last Crossworlds 3 build. If you haven't guessed, this builderoo was based off of two characters inspired by/named after the same possibly historical figures, that being the, antiquatedly defined, “hero” of the Epic of Gilgamesh, primarily Final Fantasy 15’s hermatic master swordsman, and the Nasuverse King of Heroes variant.

  • Member
    December 23, 2017

    I got this posted for you, Chris; however, some of the formatting features didn't translate over from Google Docs. The bullets (man, how I miss using bullets... grrr) and the table you created for your equipment section were the main trouble sources. I did what I could, but if you'd rather those sections were hamdled differently, lemme know, and I'll get them more aligned to your personal vision.

    That said, I'll actually start reading the build now... back in a few xD

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    December 23, 2017

    ShinJin said:

    I got this posted for you, Chris; however, some of the formatting features didn't translate over from Google Docs. The bullets (man, how I miss using bullets... grrr) and the table you created for your equipment section were the main trouble sources. I did what I could, but if you'd rather those sections were hamdled differently, lemme know, and I'll get them more aligned to your personal vision.

    That said, I'll actually start reading the build now... back in a few xD

    Its all good Shin. The table was an ass to type in mobile, hah 

  • Member
    December 23, 2017

    This is pretty sweet... got me a soft spot for telekinetic combat (it's tricky, but incredibly satisfying). It's a shame your inspiration source is missing an arm; dual casting Telekinesis gives it a bit more oomph (casts farther, and can pick up multiple weapons), but I love the concept of playing as a one armed man enough that I'd be willing to give that up (it makes for some fantastic RP).

    I'm unfamiliar with the Final Fantasy series (although I am familiar with The Epic of Gilgamesh), but I really like this character--may have to do a little extra reading :D

    Again, great build!

  • Member
    December 23, 2017

    ShinJin said:

    This is pretty sweet... got me a soft spot for telekinetic combat (it's tricky, but incredibly satisfying). It's a shame your inspiration source is missing an arm; dual casting Telekinesis gives it a bit more oomph (casts farther, and can pick up multiple weapons), but I love the concept of playing as a one armed man enough that I'd be willing to give that up (it makes for some fantastic RP).

    I'm unfamiliar with the Final Fantasy series (although I am familiar with The Epic of Gilgamesh), but I really like this character--may have to do a little extra reading :D

    Again, great build!

    Hah, thanks man. I also checking out the Fate animes, visual novels, etc

  • Member
    December 23, 2017

    Looks like you pulled off the Crossworlds hat-trick... three consecutive crossworlds event builds to be featured on the TV Twitter page ;D

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    December 23, 2017

    Chris said:

    Hah, thanks man. I also checking out the Fate animes, visual novels, etc

    Even better. I love a good graphic novel :D

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    December 23, 2017

    ShinJin said:

    Chris said:

    Hah, thanks man. I also checking out the Fate animes, visual novels, etc

    Even better. I love a good graphic novel :D

    They aren't graphic novels, think more of Doki Doki Literature Club or Ace Attorney  

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    December 23, 2017

    Had to look it up. Close to 30 years they've been floating around, and I've never heard of them xD

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    December 23, 2017

    ShinJin said:

    Had to look it up. Close to 30 years they've been floating around, and I've never heard of them xD

    They've only really gained a foothold relatively recently