Overpowered Wizard

Chapter 190: B2: C90: Pre-Grimrock Party Notes (Gilbert) 1

Zarian’s Journal Entry Party Notes (Gilbert) – Early Summer, 1533 D.E:

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Gilbert McDonald: Age 30, Born Early Spring, Outsider, Freedom Leader, Gnoll Elder, Troll Dominator, Free For Real +2, Legendary Knighted Healer, Level 80.

Traits (12 Total): Shield Mastery (Uncommon), Health Affinity (Rare), Berserk Vitality (Rare), Knighted Rider (Rare), Stalwart Defender (Rare), Battle Supporter (Rare), Intoxicated Brawler (Uncommon), The Sacrificer (Epic), Unyielding Mentality (Rare), Life Wellspring (Epic), True Grit (Rare), Unbelievable Constitution (Epic).

Alpha Skills (5/5): Unified Monk Force +2 (Level 29), Healing Force +2 (Level 49), Adrenaline Jolt +2 (Level 43), Tranquilizer Touch +2 (Level 40), Summon Spirit Steed +2 (Level 39).

Beta Skills (2/15): Sacrificial Blow +2 (Level 47), Summon Wizard Hat (Level 0).

Stats Per Level: +3 Strength, +1 Agility, +3 Wonder, +6 Free.

Stats (1,539 Total): 176 Willpower, 470 Strength, 200 Agility, 400 Wonder, 293 Mysticism, 0 Free.

Achievements (18 Total): Reliable Tank (Rare), Mass Healer (Epic), Siege Rider (Rare), Constant Siege Support (Epic), Freedom Leader (Divine), Adventurer Rescuer (Uncommon), Unyielding Hope (Rare), The Sacrificer (Epic), Master Breaker (Mythic), Lesser World Boss Killer (Divine), Arch Cherub Silencer (Divine), Angel Puncher (Divine), You Are The Shield (Epic), True Grit (Rare), Unwavering Belief Despite Evidence (Epic), Unbelievable Constitution (Epic), Troll Drinking Dominator (Legendary), Mighty Troll Wrestler (Epic).

Thoughts: Gilbert has come a long, long way.

If you think about where he started and how far he’s come, it’s honestly inspiring. We’re returning to the origin point, and I know the events that transpired a year ago still affect him, but he seems to look forward to settling those demons.

I’m proud of him.

As for his profile, I got it wrong about seeing troll slayer in his origins. He has Troll Dominator instead. I’m not even going to pluck that low hanging fruit. I’ll just leave it be. Let’s move on to traits.

All of that sounds great, really, but there are some negatives. We weren’t able to get any of Gilbert’s skills to +3 just yet. So we might miss out on even more powerful abilities to go along with his main ones before going into Castle Grimrock. He’s also heavily reliant on being upfront and close to the action with no true ranged attacks.

Despite that, we don’t really need Gilbert to do much else than be his upfront self, which comes with two optional roles.

One, Fighter Gilbert.

Two, Sacrificer Gilbert.

Fighter Gilbert would have all of his leveling skills in alpha except Sacrificial Blow +2, which would stay in beta. This would make Gilbert’s style more fight capable because Unified Monk Force +2 would lead the way as he plays bruiser, healer, and support.

The other option would be Sacrificer Gilbert, who would have all of his leveling skills in alpha except Unified Monk Force +2, which would go in beta. This version of Gilbert would sacrifice his own health a bunch of times to increase his healing power, overcharge the vitality of others, and pass the sacrificial empowerment to anyone who wants to hit really hard, which would be Naomi.

Personally, I like the Fighter role more than the Sacrificer role for Gilbert.

The fighter version feels more balanced and more fair to Gilbert. And we shouldn’t be taking so much damage in the first place where we need super mega healing or overcharged vitality.

On top of that, the Sacrificial Blow +2 melee empowerment can still hit hard even with a debuff from the beta section. Unless we’re in a desperate fight against something enormously tough, Fighter Gilbert is the most optimal version of him.

I explained all of that to Gilbert and Naomi. Naomi doesn’t mind, and Gilbert seems happy that nobody’s going to force him to sacrifice himself all the time for min-maxing purposes.

Only sometimes.

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