Becoming the Adversary
Channel: Snizze
Date: 2022-08-12

There's a lot of information I didn't cover in this video and a lot of people may have some incorrect preconceptions, so I hope to explain a bit more about my lack of confidence in being able to solo Black Mage and why I even made this video.

Thunder Breaker, while in a MUCH better position, is still an awful burst class which makes the Black Mage run significantly longer. I've currently timed out once and have never had an "on pace" attempt yet. I do have the damage, but it requires extremely aggressive play just to secure a clear within the hour long fight.

I'm currently expecting a 55+ minute run and I even had my doubts about my gear being enough at points. While there are weaker players with lesser full rotation BAs clearing the boss in a more timely fashion, due to the burst distribution of TB's kit I do not get such luxury.

The current pace requires that I have 20 minutes left on the clock by the time I enter phase 4, and I still need to have guild skills for the majority of that phase. I can do this, but it's definitely going to require a perspective and playstyle shift.

Thank you to MOO! the MSEA Striker for convincing me that the damage is there if I play well enough.
I also cannot thank Jordan and Tim enough for continuously repeating that it is doable even when I had my confidence shattered.

I'm going to do us sharks proud! 
That I promise.


(shamelessly stole Mihile's theme for the background music smh)

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🌟 IGN: Snizze
🌟 Class: Thunder Breaker
🌟 Music: Maplestory - Knight of Light
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