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The video primarily discusses significant updates to the Rune word 'Hustle' and its implications for gameplay. The changes to 'Hustle' include alterations in weapon damage and speed effects, aiming to make it more suitable for active use rather than just as a pre-buff item. Key changes feature the addition of a level 1 Fanaticism Aura and adjustments to damage and speed, transforming it from its previous role dominated by a pre-buff level 9 Burst of Speed.
Further, the video explores methods to access the Fanaticism Aura, emphasizing the cost-effective advantages of the new 'Hustle' compared to other expensive Runewords such as Faith Bow and Beast Axe. This benefits various character classes like Necromancers, Paladins, and Druids, by enhancing attack speed through the combined effects of Fanaticism and Burst of Speed.
Additionally, the video delves into an evasion mechanic integral to Amazon characters, demonstrating how it enhances survivability by allowing characters to dodge attacks while moving. A newly introduced armor, offering faster movement speed, increased attack speed, and +6 evasion, is discussed as particularly beneficial for melee characters who are typically vulnerable while running.
Overall, the theme focuses on the balance between offensive enhancements and defensive strategies, with 'Hustle' and new armor pieces playing pivotal roles. The video underlines the active use of these items in improving gameplay dynamics and character viability across various scenarios.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on the changes made to the Rune word ‘Hustle’ in the 2.6 final patch notes. The host explains that ‘Hustle’ has undergone several adjustments, particularly in its weapon characteristics. These changes include an increase in damage from 150% to 200%, with a potential enhancement to 215%. The level of the Burst of Speed effect on striking has been reduced from level 9 to level 1, lowering its increased attack speed from 44% to 21%. The increased run/walk speed has also been decreased from 51% to 23%, and the duration of the effect is now 120 seconds. These changes aim to shift ‘Hustle’ from being solely a pre-buff item to one that encourages active use. Additionally, a level 1 Fanaticism Aura has been added to the item, further promoting its active usage over pre-buff use.
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In this part, the video discusses methods for acquiring the Fanaticism Aura, highlighting two main ways: utilizing the Faith Bow, an expensive Runeword, or using the Beast Axe, which cannot be employed by Mercenaries and must be self-wielded. Fanaticism at level one still provides significant buffs, including a 25% damage increase and a 40% attack bonus within a 7.3-yard radius. This is particularly useful for various character classes like Necromancer, Paladin (non-Fanaticism), and Druid, making it a cost-effective option for boosting attack speeds through the combined benefits of Fanaticism and Burst of Speed. Additionally, the video notes changes to an armor that now features 65 faster run/walk and increased attack speed from 20 to 40. The segment addresses differing opinions on these changes, with some excited about the wider availability of Fanaticism Aura and others preferring pre-buff items.
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In this segment, the video discusses a powerful evasion mechanic granted through an O skill, specifically for Amazon characters, which allows them to dodge attacks while moving. Evasion works whether the character is walking or running, and can be enhanced with equipment to reach high levels, such as plus 50 evade. The video explores the effectiveness of this skill, particularly in scenarios with ranged attacks, showing how movement significantly reduces incoming damage. Additionally, it highlights the lack of evasion when standing still, showcasing the necessity of continual movement to benefit from this ability. The segment concludes with a note on the potential advantages of this skill in PvP, enabling characters to dodge spells.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses a new armor that can be acquired relatively cheaply with a co-rune. The armor provides several benefits: 65% faster movement speed, 40% increased attack speed, 20% faster recovery, dexterity, and all resistances. Crucially, it also grants +6 evasion. This armor is likely to become popular, even for use on mercenaries, as the evasion ability can help keep them alive while moving.
The speaker explains that melee characters are typically vulnerable while running due to reduced block chance and defense, but this armor addresses that vulnerability. The evasion ability allows characters to defend themselves while moving, whereas standing still allows their block and defense stats to be effective again. This dual protection mechanism, combining evasion while moving and normal defense while stationary, shores up one of the key weaknesses of melee characters. The speaker demonstrates this by attacking and moving around enemies, showing how the evasion ability helps increase survivability.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the significant changes to the hustle weapon, noting that it has shifted away from being solely a pre-buff item. Previously, it was commonly used only for its level nine burst of speed pre-buff capabilities, but with the adjustments, it now features a less powerful level one burst of speed. This alteration makes the weapon more viable for actual use, including potentially being wielded by players or equipped on Mercenaries. The speaker expresses curiosity about the audience’s opinions on these changes and appreciates their continued viewership.