Combat Arts...

[Zeonic]

I intend to play a swashbuckler when the game comes out, from a basically pure melee perspective, is it worth it to level up as a sage? Or would my time be better spent as an outfitter? I guess the main thing i'm asking is if getting scribed combat arts (if they even exist) is as big a deal as getting scribed spells.

[Zendaken]

First, I can tell you that sages no longer make the scout or fighter upgrades. Runes are made by the jewelers for scouts and essenses are made by the alchemists for the fighters.

As for which way to go. To me, that's a personal decision. Though from what I understand, it pays to get all of your abilities, spell or otherwise, as high as possible. Though how that weighs against weapons and armor... (*shrug*)

At a guess, I'd say it depends on how much you really want to craft, as you'll probably do more weapons or armor than upgrades unless you make for others.

Zen

[xirxx]

heh - of course they wouldnt put the scout item on the alchemists...