Re: Common Templates on Hybrid
Hrm
There a few glaring absences in regards to templates
Eval Dexer
Weapon
Tactics
Anatomy
Healing
Magery
Resist
Eval Int
This template, while apparently not popular on this shard, was once used on OSI shards as an effective way of finishing off that elusive opponent. With weaponry you can chase efficiently whence you fire off that (hopefully) finishing e-bolt, lightning bolt, or fire ball. Additionally, this template gives you the ability to def. wrestle making it easier to cast that finishing spell when in group combat.
Med Dexxer
Weapon
Tactics
Anatomy
Healing
Magery
Resist
Meditation
Really surprised this template wasn't mentioned. This was once the "primo" dexer template on OSI shards. With this template your dexxer char has the ability to heal (almost) endlessly through dumps with spells, with the added benefit of having a bandage salve your wounds whilst in combat. Add to this defensive capacity the ability to deliver constant, high speed dmg and you have a very potent template indeed.
Stun Dexer
Weapon
Tactics
Anatomy
Healing
Magery
Resist
Wrestle
As the title suggests, this template gives your dexer the ability to plan stuns. With a large pool of stam to draw from, dexers have the unique ability of delivering multiple stun attempts without having to sip from the red refresh pot. Furthermore, this template, since it uses wrestling, gives your dexer protection while your weapon is at your side. Even before stun punches were added, this template was very popular and effective.
Disarm Mage/Thief
Magery
Med
Eval
Resist
Wrestle
Arms Lore
Stealing
How was this template missed? By ordering your skills in this manner you have the unique ability to disarm those pesky dexers or tank mages, leaving them gasping, or running, in defeat. Plus, and this is the real kicker, with stealing you are able to get those high end blades and pole arms you've always wanted right out of your opponent's hands.
Stealth Mage (PK!)
Magery
Eval
Med
Resist
Wrestle
Stealth
Hide
This is my all time favorite pk template. It gives you the unique ability to sneak around dungeons unnoticed waiting for the most opportune time to deliver that potent flame strike (like when the dragons breath is flying through the air and all that's left on a stat bar is a sliver of blue). When more than one stealth mage is employed in murder, your victim really has no chance!
Stealth Dexer
Weapon Skill
Anat
Heal
Resist/or Magery
Tactics
Hiding
Stealth
Like the previously mentioned stealth mage, the stealth dexer is the ultimate dungeon pk template. It gives you the ability to get right next to your victim in that precarious situation and deliver the finishing blow. Taking your victim by surprise is a nice way to greet them, and always has the effect of giving them the jitters.