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Intricate Kiefers or Poisoned Umbrella...
BlakeTheDrake
Posts: 237
7/6/2015
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Having recently advanced from Agent to Midnighter, I waved a sorrowful farewell to my Memento of a Struggle... and then realized that with that gone, my best Shadowy weapon was a Spirifer's Fork with a rousing +2. Can't let THAT stick! So, time to grind some echoes and buy an upgrade...
...however, I'm having a hard time deciding between the two options above. The Poison-Tipped Umbrella IS the best non-Profession-locked Shadowy weapon, at +8... but it has no other purpose, and the +4 to Dangerous it also provides is entirely wasted. Meanwhile, the Intricate Kiefers are +7, so only ONE point less... and have a secondary use during Burglaries, should you draw the 'troublesome lock' card. They're also a pleasant 50 Echoes cheaper.
So, since I find myself dithering, I thought I'd solicit some advice from the older and wiser. Go with the best, even if it's only 1 more point and 50 echoes extra, or stick with the picks that might come in handy during the occasional burglary too?
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Sara Hysaro
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7/6/2015
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I'd say go with the Kifers unless you never see yourself going on Heists. Difficult Shadowy checks are pretty rare, so that extra point probably won't be all that critical. The Kifers, on the other hand, might save you from getting into bad situations by helping you get the Progress you need sooner.
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