Orb vs Tome

vexed · 11-05-2009, 03:14 AM

Hi All,

I just rolled my first Sorc and just hit level 10. As a reward I picked the Orb over the Tome as it seemed to do more damage based on fire where as the Tome looked geared towards water magic. Does this hold true trough out and is it worth keeping both and switching weapons based on what spell is being cast?

Also is it possible to turn of the rather anoying flashing that the orb does?

PIRO · 11-05-2009, 03:22 AM

Use thy search

Gamble1 · 11-05-2009, 03:24 AM

Before level 50, it doesn't matter what you use; in fact, the orb is probably better because it will help you level faster. Just pick whichever weapon happens to have better stats.

Once you get to 50, or maybe even starting at 40+, I would recommend a tome because it has more magic accuracy. The increase on either weapon is a flat increase of either 40 M acc or 40 M boost. Simply put, M acc has more value than M boost.

When you get higher level, you will discover that M boost comes in manastones of +25 while M acc only comes in manastones of +12.

It would be easier to get a tome and put M boost stones in, rather than getting an orb and putting M acc stones in.

In the VERY VERY end game, you might want a tome socketed with M acc to fight M resist clerics and an orb with M boost to fight templars and glads.

vexed · 11-05-2009, 05:08 AM

Thanks for that feed back. I've been socketing M Boost when it becomes avaialble so far. Do orbs flash continuosly when equiped?

sedah · 11-05-2009, 12:14 PM

(>.<) :runs:

Tekki · 11-05-2009, 02:01 PM

I agree that it's easier to socket Acc than Boost but on the other hand, almost ever Sorc I see above level 43 (Asmo) uses the Betoni's Jewel as oppose to the Tome.

Fair enough, the Tome gives magical attack which is pretty useless and the 700mp isn't too much of a concern really.

Lorraine · 11-05-2009, 03:45 PM

People just seem to like orbs for some reason... Myself I'm a spellbook fan, I think they look awesome and much more mage-like... too bad Xenophon's Tome isn't as good as Betoni's so I'm stuck with a jewel until 50 ;_;

Excalibr23 · 11-05-2009, 05:22 PM

I got Betoni's Tome. It's better. Even with the Magical Attack. 40 Acc > 40 MB

Wisemage · 11-05-2009, 05:36 PM

My god, this is almsot as bad as a sin asking should i go S/S or D/D

Twilight Sky · 11-11-2009, 08:52 AM

Orbs are ok if you happen to find one with some good m.acc. Like the one I'm using is only -2 m.acc from the book I was using. So yeah, if you dont have hannets or kromede tomes, just look for a orb with decent macc. And I mean the base + any high macc bonus included on it. Add both up to see if it's better than the book of the same level, and there you go.

lucifear · 11-11-2009, 08:56 AM

un-enchanted, go for the orb usually
if you plan on enchanting, go for the book

and there are also the special cases like
http://www.aionsource.com/forum/newr...eply&p=1723523
where only your comon sense can tell you what to use

EDIT: personally, i really hate how spellbooks look like and really love the orbs, so i go for books only when its obviously the best choice at everything

11-05-2009, 03:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
vexed Daeva Join Date: Aug 2009 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Race: Elyos Server: Telemachus	Orb vs Tome Hi All, I just rolled my first Sorc and just hit level 10. As a reward I picked the Orb over the Tome as it seemed to do more damage based on fire where as the Tome looked geared towards water magic. Does this hold true trough out and is it worth keeping both and switching weapons based on what spell is being cast? Also is it possible to turn of the rather anoying flashing that the orb does?

11-05-2009, 03:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gamble1 Officer Join Date: Sep 2009 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Character: Gamble Class: Sorcerer Legion: Hydra Corps Race: Asmodians Server: Triniel	Before level 50, it doesn't matter what you use; in fact, the orb is probably better because it will help you level faster. Just pick whichever weapon happens to have better stats. Once you get to 50, or maybe even starting at 40+, I would recommend a tome because it has more magic accuracy. The increase on either weapon is a flat increase of either 40 M acc or 40 M boost. Simply put, M acc has more value than M boost. When you get higher level, you will discover that M boost comes in manastones of +25 while M acc only comes in manastones of +12. It would be easier to get a tome and put M boost stones in, rather than getting an orb and putting M acc stones in. In the VERY VERY end game, you might want a tome socketed with M acc to fight M resist clerics and an orb with M boost to fight templars and glads. __________________ "These are the times that try men's souls." - Thomas Paine

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sedah Daeva Join Date: Sep 2009 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Legion: The Coalition Race: Asmodians Server: Lumiel	(>.<) :runs: __________________

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Wisemage Great General Join Date: Jul 2009 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Character: Wisemage Class: Sorcerer Race: Asmodians	My god, this is almsot as bad as a sin asking should i go S/S or D/D __________________

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11-05-2009, 03:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
PIRO Officer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In your Soul Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Class: Sorcerer Race: Elyos	Use thy search

11-05-2009, 05:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
vexed Daeva Join Date: Aug 2009 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Race: Elyos Server: Telemachus	Thanks for that feed back. I've been socketing M Boost when it becomes avaialble so far. Do orbs flash continuosly when equiped?

11-05-2009, 02:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tekki Soldier Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Character: Tekki Class: Sorcerer Race: Asmodians Server: Spatalos	I agree that it's easier to socket Acc than Boost but on the other hand, almost ever Sorc I see above level 43 (Asmo) uses the Betoni's Jewel as oppose to the Tome. Fair enough, the Tome gives magical attack which is pretty useless and the 700mp isn't too much of a concern really.

11-05-2009, 03:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lorraine Star Officer Join Date: Sep 2009 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Class: Sorcerer Race: Elyos Server: Triniel	People just seem to like orbs for some reason... Myself I'm a spellbook fan, I think they look awesome and much more mage-like... too bad Xenophon's Tome isn't as good as Betoni's so I'm stuck with a jewel until 50 ;_;

11-05-2009, 05:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Excalibr23 Daeva Join Date: Sep 2009 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Character: Ankerin Class: Sorcerer Legion: Imperium Race: Asmodians Server: Triniel	I got Betoni's Tome. It's better. Even with the Magical Attack. 40 Acc > 40 MB

11-11-2009, 08:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
Twilight Sky Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2009 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Character: Salandra Class: Sorcerer Race: Elyos Server: Kaisinel	Orbs are ok if you happen to find one with some good m.acc. Like the one I'm using is only -2 m.acc from the book I was using. So yeah, if you dont have hannets or kromede tomes, just look for a orb with decent macc. And I mean the base + any high macc bonus included on it. Add both up to see if it's better than the book of the same level, and there you go.

11-11-2009, 08:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
lucifear Star Officer Join Date: Oct 2009 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Race: Undecided Server: Lumiel	un-enchanted, go for the orb usually if you plan on enchanting, go for the book and there are also the special cases like http://www.aionsource.com/forum/newr...eply&p=1723523 where only your comon sense can tell you what to use EDIT: personally, i really hate how spellbooks look like and really love the orbs, so i go for books only when its obviously the best choice at everything

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