Die Mechanicus

The Raiding Party

One of my latest concept art using 3D models and 2D images put into one. It took some time for me to create another concept art because i was too busy with life outside of work. Took me weeks just searching for a good image to go with my concept art. Modelling the mechs didn't take me so much time because it's a kitbash from my previous models.

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While i was browsing the internet i found this free stock photo. A scene from the Avatarmovie came into my mind. The scene where mechs where raiding the natives in the jungle and trying to exterminate all of them for the sake of precious resources. So i went and took my mech model and tweaked it a bit. Took our the arms of the mech and replaced it with guns. I also replaced the head and made it smaller to make it look like a vehicle instead of a standalone mech. I also pulled out my mini robot or i call it scanner bot for an added detail for the whole concept.

I multiplied the mechs and changed some of their pose to create variations. After all the posing i started rendering the passes using Keyshot 6. I rendered the color, reflection, metal and depth passes then overlayed them on top of each other in Photoshop. For an added accuracy i used the stock photo as a background image in keyshot while i re-positioned the mechs for proper camera angle, perspective and lighting. Here's a time-lapse video of the whole process for your convenience. Thank you and enjoy.

Source : http://treeofsaviorgame.com/tag/wallpaper/

Introduction to Catapract

Cataphract is a cavalry class which is specialized in breaking through a group of monsters or barriers.

Its attacks can reach long ranges and it is useful in facing multiple enemies. When Cataphract is mounted, its attacks become stronger. It can use skills while it is moving which is very unique for Swordsman type classes.

Source : http://www.tosbase.com/game/classes/Cataphract/

The Build

Swordsman > Peltasta > Hoplite > Hoplite > Catapract > Catapract

Most catapract out there goes for Swordsman C2 or go directly to Catapract at Rank 4. Going for C2 Swwordsman only gives you more levels on your basic buffs which is not really necessary considering there are only two buffs on the Swordsman class which is Gung Ho and Concentrate. Why did i took Gung Ho over Concentrate? Gung Ho has 100% uptime at level 5 and Concentrate is limited to only several hits unless you spam it all the time and burst mobs away then its not bad. It's up to you which one do you choose. You can drop bash and get concentrate or go level 1 Thrust and get 4 concentrate levels, up to you.

R1) WARRIOR

SKILLS

Thrust(5) - No cooldown filler skill against bossesBash(4) - Useful for early leveling / point dumpGung Ho(5) - Good damage buffConcentrate(0) - Flat additional dmg. Doesn't scale well + uses buff slot (soft cap @ 5)Pain Barrier(1) - 1 point for utility. Doesn't scale well (1 second per point)
Umbo Blow(5) - CC skill / filler while waiting for cooldowns.
Rim Blow(5) - filler skill / point dump
Swash Buckling(5) - Makes grouping mobs 100x easier + Max HP buff. Recent patch nerfed the range tho.
Guardian(0) - No point because it reduces dmg, takes buff slot, finestra from hoplite decreases evasion.

R2) PELTASTA

As for Peltasta this will give us a boost in our defensive aspect. This is a Spear/Shield Build so basically we will be using 1 hand spear most of the time.

Shield mastery - 25% block when maxedPeltasta:Guard + Guard Defense - Free guarding ability and 50% def increase while in guard.

SKILLS

Umbo Blow(5) - CC skill / filler while waiting for cooldowns.Rim Blow(5) - filler skill / point dumpSwash Buckling(5) - Makes grouping mobs 100x easier + Max HP buff. Recent patch nerfed the range tho.Guardian(0) - No point because it reduces dmg, takes buff slot, finestra from hoplite decreases evasion.

R3-R4) HOPLITE

Hoplite is where the Catapract rises. Hoplite will enable you to use 1hand spear and a shield. The hoplite has a buff called Finestra which increases Block rate% and give you +10 crit rate per level. Most Catapracts skip Hoplite C2 thus they are lacking in finestra levels and they are limited to only 5 levels. At lvl 10 finestra you will have 100% uptime and +100 crit rate. This will give us more crit on finestra thus we can spare additional dex and put it in Str to compensate for the 1hand spear damage. As for two hand spear which has more damage than 1hand spear str is kept at minimum and dex is a bit higher to compensate for the lvl 5 finestra buff. So it's up to you if you want to go 1hand or twohand.

Shield mastery - 25% block when maxedPeltasta:Guard + Guard Defense - Free guarding ability and 50% def increase while in guard.

Finestra : Splash - This wwill increase your melee range.

SKILLS

R5) CATAPRACT

And finally Catapract. Good mobility with mount+trot and have good low cooldown damage skills.

SKILLS

Get on companion - MountingImpaler(0) - Animation takes too long. Can have it at 1 point for utility though.Earth Wave(15) - Good AoE skill. (Note: That is not me in the youtube link)Trot(15) - Makes you go really fast while you're on a mount. Can have it up 100% of the time.Steed Charge(0) - Not exactly sure if Steed charge or Doom spike is better. Doom Spike(10) - Chose to go with Doom Spike over Steed Charge because it looks like it does more damage on paperRush(5) - Great damage skill and lets you keep moving while using the skill.

STATS DISTRIBUTION

We go 50/50 str/dex . Early on you can do 50/50 until you reach a decent amount of str like 40-60, up to you and go full dex.

Weapons and Gems Coming Soon. Hope you like it! Suggestions and Feedback are much Appreciated. Thanks! GL HF - Diemechanicus

Raiding Party : A Matte Painting tutorial using 3D assets.

The Raiding Party

The Overwatch

Tree of Savior : In-Depth Guide to 1hand Spear Crit Catapract

R1) WARRIOR