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'''Who is Tqs-Remx?'''

If I were to summarise myself in three words they would be:
* Analyser
* SEA's PvE-King (''dude that's not 1 word'')
* Insanity


As a 90+ day 'total game time' player (game timer at 96:18:36:29 as of now), there are very little things that an endgame Knight, especially if they're F2P, can do that will have a ''significant'' impact on their gameplay style or on the value of their weapons and equipment.

I am, and I acknowledge that I am, on the verge of quitting Spiral Knights as long as it does not offer any new content. I still continue to play as I have not reached my personal endgame which consists of optimal uvs on certain weapons and completing all the shadow lairs. But once I have acquired said uvs and conquered all shadow lairs, I will most certainly disappear and leave this wonderful game that I have invested so much time and effort :C

Of course, I'll come back for the new patches and content.


Anyway, let me expand on the three words describing myself:

* Analyser
Spiral Knights, in my perspective, is not a complex game in comparison to AAA MMORPGs out there. Therefore it does not take much effort to understand the fine details of the game in terms of game mechanics, armor and weapon stats, enemy stats. All it takes is experience, access to the number values of armor and weapons stats (in which SK wiki is so useful) and most importantly - ''Intuition''. I cannot stress how important intuition is in determining the gamestyle that you develop, which in turn dictates the overall difficulty of any improvements and achievements. Intuition also plays a significant role in your decision towards optimisation of your weapons and armor as, for example, if your... ah use your intuition to figure out what I mean.

* SEA's PvE-King
Yes, I dubbed myself as PvE-King of SEA, with absolute confidence. For I have not seen anyone who has the same high levels of latency as me and still be to achieve such pro gameplay (once again, experience and intuition allows me to objectively judge). Furthermore, as SEA's PvE-King, my gameplay style allows me to survive much, much longer than players with full OP US connection. (Hey! A king must survive all his battle to be able to rule his kingdom :3)

I guess paying $100+ per month on an excellent internet connection is a good investment.

PvP on the other hand, well that's a different story.
High latency + data packet loss = tp everywhere + getting hit from attacks 10 meters away. Its just not fun.

* Insanity
Does one need to explain Insanity?



==What is the purpose of this and everything below?==

The only purpose of this page is to document all experiences that I have gained throughout my Spiral Knights career and to share any wisdom that I have retained, for free of course :3. In addition, opinions and free thought of mine will be presented here and thus as an early warning, it will all be subjective and through my perspective. Therefore, I am required to show you this warning:
{{opinion}}





==Basic Core Mechanics==

Basic core mechanics consists of learning to move, attack, shield, weapon charge, use and interact with items. Things that a new player will grasp within the first few hours of their gameplay.

The other basic core mechanic is the damage type in relation to monster family. Attacking a monster with its vulnerable damage type receives a small bonus, while attacking a monster with its resistant damage type incurs a large penalty. (At depth 28, the vulnerability bonus on 5-star swords is about 75 points of damage, while the resistance penalty is at most 84%.

Note that normal type damage is deliberately left out in the 'neutral to' column. Any guides regarding to the table below will tend to not focus on normal type damage.


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{{User:Jdavis/cell|[[File:Gate_Icon-Beast.png|36px]] [[Monster#Beast Family|Beasts]]}}
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{{User:Jdavis/cell|[[File:Gate_Icon-Construct.png|36px]] [[Monster#Construct Family|Constructs]]}}
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==Advanced Core Mechanics==

There are many mechanics that are core to the game, but are not taught by the default game tutorial. Usually players learn these via friends, video walkthroughs, forum posts or just by plain experience.

Here is a semi-detailed list of the advanced core mechanics of Spiral Knights.

* '''Shield Cancelling'''
If you do not perform the final attack of either the sword or the gun, you can shield immediately after an attack to 'cancel' the ending animation of the attack. This will quickly place you back in the idle position and therefore allowing you to attack again.

* '''Shield Charging'''
To perform this, hold up your shield, then press and hold your 'action' button. Wait for ~1 second, then release your shield. If you performed this correctly, you can skip the default weapon charge mechanic and skip the first attack.

* '''Action Charging'''
Very similar to shield charging, but instead of using your shield, you are required to perform an action first. Those actions are: consuming a pill, throwing a vial, throwing water or ember, picking up a mineral, placing down a key, statue or cursed sprite. Perform one of those actions listed with your 'action' button, then hold it like you were charging a weapon. Your knight will immediately skip the first attack similar to shield charging. Action charging is significantly faster than shield charging.
 
* '''Vial Cancelling'''
Once your weapon is charged, you may choose to ''literally'' cancel your charge by activating a vial. This forces your knight to hold the vial with two hands, thus removing your weapon charge. You may then choose to recharge your weapon via action charging. (side note: you cannot cancel a weapon charge with a pill or mech, hence why it is called vial cancelling)

* '''2 Shot, No Reload''' (guns only)
This mechanic will only work on guns which have 3 or more 'bullets' per clip. Basically, shoot once normally and then shoot and hold the 'action' button for a charge. However do not let it charge fully. During the charge, release and immediately press and hold the 'action' button and your knight will shoot twice followed by a charge animation. Repeating again will create a shooting pattern which you can shoot indefinitely without reloading if done correctly.


These last 3 core mechanics are actually quite difficult to explain in words, if you want to know, drop me a message and I'll demonstrate it.

* '''3 Swipe Exploit''' (heavy swords only)
You can actually attack 3 times in quick succession with a heavy sword (and this is no lie), despite the fact that everyone knows that heavy swords are a 2 attack combo sword.

* '''Heavy Sword Extended Range Glitch''' (heavy swords only, obviously)
Once again, it is actually possible to extend the reach/range of a heavy sword and cover more area than normal/non-heavy swords. I use this core mechanic vigilantly everytime I hold my GF/DA.

* '''Quick Switching Weapons''' (usually with alchemer guns)
AKA. 'Q,E switching' with my keyboard setup. Using this core mechanic allows you attack, reset the reload mechanic and attack again. Works wonders with alchemers, but is adaptable to all weapons, even bombs if you so choose.





==Endgame Default Loadout==

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{{User:Jdavis/cell|[[file:Equipment-Penta-Heart_Pendant_icon.png|36px]] [[Penta-Heart Pendant]]}}

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==Endgame Arsenal==
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:[[file:Equipment-Fang_of_Vog_icon.png|25px]] [[Fang of Vog]]
:[[file:Equipment-Gran_Faust_icon.png|25px]] [[Gran Faust]] [[file:Unique variant icon.png|20px]] Attack Speed Increase: High
:[[file:Equipment-Final_Flourish_icon.png|25px]] [[Final Flourish]] [[file:Unique variant icon.png|20px]] Attack Speed Increased: Low
:[[file:Equipment-Lionheart_Honor_Blade_icon.png|25px]] [[Lionheart Honor Blade]]
:[[file:Equipment-Voltedge_icon.png‎|25px]] [[Voltedge]] [[file:Unique variant icon.png|20px]] Charge Time Reduction: High
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:[[file:Equipment-Argent_Peacemaker_icon.png|25px]] [[Argent Peacemaker]] [[file:Unique variant icon.png|20px]] Damage Bonus Versus Construct: High
:[[file:Equipment-Biohazard_icon.png|25px]] [[Biohazard]]
:[[file:Equipment-Blitz_Needle_icon.png|25px]] [[Blitz Needle]] [[file:Unique variant icon.png|20px]] Damage Bonus Versus Undead: High
:[[file:Equipment-Callahan_icon.png|25px]] [[Callahan]]
:[[file:Equipment-Polaris_icon.png|25px]] [[Polaris]] [[file:Unique variant icon.png|20px]] Charge Time Reduction: High
:[[file:Equipment-Storm_Driver_icon.png|25px]] [[Storm Driver]] [[file:Unique variant icon.png|20px]] Attack Speed Increase: High
:[[file:Equipment-Valiance_icon.png|25px]] [[Valiance]]
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:[[file:Equipment-Ash_of_Agni_icon.png‎|25px]] [[Ash of Agni]]
:[[file:Equipment-Dark_Briar_Barrage_icon.png|25px]] [[Dark Briar Barrage]] [[file:Unique variant icon.png|20px]] Charge Time Reduction: Low
:[[file:Equipment-Dark_Retribution_icon.png|25px]] [[Dark Retribution]]
:[[file:Equipment-Electron_Vortex_icon.png|25px]] [[Electron Vortex]] [[file:Unique variant icon.png|20px]] Damage Bonus Versus Undead: High
:[[file:Equipment-Radiant_Sun_Shards_icon.png|25px]] [[Radiant Sun Shards]] [[file:Unique variant icon.png|20px]] Damage Bonus Versus Constructs: Medium, Damage Bonus Versus Undead: Medium 
:[[file:Equipment-Shivermist_Buster_icon.png|25px]] [[Shivermist Buster]] [[file:Unique variant icon.png|20px]] Damage Bonus Versus Construct: High
:[[file:Equipment-Stagger_Storm_icon.png|25px]] [[Stagger Storm]] [[file:Unique variant icon.png|20px]] Charge Time Reduction: Low
:[[file:Equipment-Venom_Veiler_icon.png|25px]] [[Venom Veiler]]
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:[[file:Equipment-Mad_Bomber_Mask_icon.png|25px]] [[Mad Bomber Mask]] [[file:Unique variant icon.png|20px]] Increased Curse Resistance: Medium
:[[file:Equipment-Mercurial_Helm_icon.png|25px]] [[Mercurial Helm]] Cool Vertical Vents, Heavy Mustache 
:[[file:Equipment-Skolver_Cap_icon.png|25px]] [[Skolver Cap]] [[file:Unique variant icon.png|20px]] Increase Stun Resistance: High
:[[file:Equipment-Snarbolax_Cap_icon.png|25px]] [[Snarbolax Cap]]
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:[[file:Equipment-Mad_Bomber_Suit_icon.png|25px]] [[Mad Bomber Suit]] 
:[[file:Equipment-Snarbolax_Coat_icon.png|25px]] [[Snarbolax Coat]]
:[[file:Equipment-Vog_Cub_Coat_icon.png|25px]] [[Vog Cub Coat]] [[file:Unique variant icon.png|20px]] Increase Shock Resistance: High
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:[[file:Equipment-Barbarous_Thorn_Shield_icon.png|25px]] [[Barbarous Thorn Shield]]
:[[file:Equipment-Crest_of_Almire_icon.png|25px]] [[Crest of Almire]]
:[[file:Equipment-Grey_Owlite_Shield_icon.png|25px]] [[Grey Owlite Shield]]
:[[file:Equipment-Swiftstrike_Buckler_icon.png|25px]] [[Swiftstrike Buckler]]
:[[file:Equipment-Wyvern_Scale_Shield_icon.png|25px]] [[Wyvern Scale Shield]]
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:[[file:Equipment-Elite_Sword_Focus_Module_icon.png|25px]] [[Elite Sword Focus Module]]
:[[file:Equipment-Elite_Slash_Module_icon.png|25px]] [[Elite Slash Module]]
:[[file:Equipment-Tetra-Heart_Pendant_icon.png|25px]] [[Tetra-Heart Pendant]]
:[[file:Equipment-Tetra-Heart_Pendant_icon.png|25px]] [[Tetra-Heart Pendant]]
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==A Trip Down Memory Lane==

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