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EEWorzelle · 05-08-2003, 05:05 PM

Sekrab, hello!

In spite of the fact it is obtainable early and in every game, Bloodlust is one of the best swords in wizardry 8. It gives a 2X damage bonus, extra swing and huge (+6) initiative bonus.

In your party, it will probably be best to give it to the Samurai. I like to give it to the Bard over the Samurai, but only if both are in the front line and actually using their swords. Many players have found that a Samurai with Bloodlust out-kills a fighter by about 50%. The sword is that powerful. The extra swing does benefit the Fighter but I concur with the other posters that it is best in the hands of another (Samurai).

The fighters effectiveness will go down, but that is temporary, because with an uncursed sword you can also develop their ranged capabilities. Ranged capability is important for a Samurai, too (one reason I favor giving BL to a Bard) but at least the Samurai has attack spells that can be somewhat effective in the early and middle game, even without Powercast. A fighter with a cursed weapon can do nothing but throw things from their inventory.

05-08-2003, 05:05 PM	#4
EEWorzelle Manshoon Join Date: October 25, 2002 Location: Gilbert, Az Age: 73 Posts: 234	Sekrab, hello! In spite of the fact it is obtainable early and in every game, Bloodlust is one of the best swords in wizardry 8. It gives a 2X damage bonus, extra swing and huge (+6) initiative bonus. In your party, it will probably be best to give it to the Samurai. I like to give it to the Bard over the Samurai, but only if both are in the front line and actually using their swords. Many players have found that a Samurai with Bloodlust out-kills a fighter by about 50%. The sword is that powerful. The extra swing does benefit the Fighter but I concur with the other posters that it is best in the hands of another (Samurai). The fighters effectiveness will go down, but that is temporary, because with an uncursed sword you can also develop their ranged capabilities. Ranged capability is important for a Samurai, too (one reason I favor giving BL to a Bard) but at least the Samurai has attack spells that can be somewhat effective in the early and middle game, even without Powercast. A fighter with a cursed weapon can do nothing but throw things from their inventory.