taunt vs bluff and search vs spot

[tomaan]

I have extra skill points. I can take at least two...possibly three of the above skills (haven't worked out the numbers yet).

I have decent cha and int (base: 18-20 on each) but low wis (base score: 8).

Taking suggestions/feedback on the above or something else altogether

[Yojimbo]

I don't know what all spot is used for besides keeping pick pockets out of pockets and a hand full of search style checks so I would lean toward search atm but no telling how it may change also with 8 wis it seems less useful since you will be more gear dependent and may not hit max with it. On the issue of Taunt vs Bluff I'm not sure unless you invested in one for a prestige or quasi class few reasons I can think to pick one over the other and say let the coin decide.

[desocupado]

Well, if you can get 127 search, somehow, it's the superior choice. Otherwise it'll be handy mostly for LL runs.

Taunt decreases AC and makes the enemy target you, while bluff decreases AB and make him target someone else. If you have significant sneak attack, bluff is better, since it still provides a defensive bonus as it drops AB.
HOWEVER, I think taunt gear is more common, making it a more safe option.

[Crazy]

Problem with taunt is if you cant get close to 127 its not really as useful on the mobs you actually want to taunt. Taunt also makes stuff mad at you, so if your not a tank, its not a good idea.

Search = 63pts + (20 base + 14 = 12 modifier) + 50 (from gear/song) = 125 max. Skill focus would give you +3 outside the 50 cap, ESF would give you +10 outside the cap.

Luckily Augmenters with SF: Search are common enough, so with that aug on one of your search items you can get any search in the game. Embroidered aug I think is the name, think I have an extra one I can trade.

[bazukar]

I'll add my reccomendation to picking up search and crazy has all the info needed for that route.

I've never had bluff on any of my toons, but I hardly see it on good gear. You'll probably have to rely on randomization or augs for it.

I find taunt useful. When it lands. There's a lot of gear with taunt, but you'll have a 1 in 400 chance of landing it on most elites you'll want it on, and not much better on superiors. And yes, that's with curse song and prayer with 127 skill.

[desocupado]

Why this number? 1 in 400?

Shouldn't it be 1/20 as it is a skill check?

[adamantortoise]

For taunt/persuade/bluff both you and the creature rolls a d20.

[bazukar]

Apr 13, 2012 1:25:16 GMT desocupado said:

Why this number? 1 in 400?

Shouldn't it be 1/20 as it is a skill check?

You need to roll a 20, they need to roll a 1. And at that you'll get a reduction of 1. I remember doing a rough calc based on what I saw in the logs and it didnt seem possible to drop it more than that. Even when they were affected by battletide.