Chaining Photon Blasts, the right way? Options

[Dive]

Ok there is always some confusion over what order to do combined PB's. What is the correct order and where should Mylla & Youlla be in the chain? Also does the synchro have any effect on the S/D bonus?

Anyone know what level Shifta/Deband you get from a 4-way PB?

[Crushinator]

Back on the DC I was always under the impression that the further down the line the PB was, the more powerful it was. As in the 4th one in will be the most powerful in a 4-way combo. However, since PB is an important part of Max2 I've been noticing the effects a lot more, and the highest PB-shifta/deband I've gotten used Mylla as the first PB in the chain. My Nidra is at 200 IQ and 100%+sync, and by myself I raise my atp from ~1700 to ~2100, with a 2 chain combo it goes up to ~2400, and with a 4-chain combo its been up to ~2800, but sometimes its been as low as ~2300 too!

It's very mysterious...maybe AT should do some experiments to try and figure this stuff out.

[Henge]

yeah i've also noticed that the S/D is at different levels sometimes during the many, many AT Max2 runs there's been in the last 2-3 days. we'll have to take notes tonite and pay extra atention to the order/level ratio.

[Alisha]

taken from parns FAQ

[QUOTE]Questions & Answers
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Q: What is a Photon Blast?

A: A Photon Blast is a special ability performed by your MAG upon
reaching 100 points on your PB meter located at the top left of your
character's status window. There are six different Photon Blasts in
Phantasy Star Online.

Q: What is a MAG?

A: If you don't know what a MAG is, learn the basics of Phantasy Star
Online first, then come see this FAQ again.

Q: What exactly is a Photon Blast combination?

A: Did you notice the number next to your character's status window
right after you initiate a Photon Blast? If you're the only one
using a Photon Blast, a '1' icon will be temporarily shown in the
spot where you'd see status effects, such as poison, paralysis, and
so forth. The significance of the number is simple; if multiple
players set off Photon Blasts within 5 seconds of the first release,
each player will get a number, determined by the order of who set
their Photon Blast off first. Up to 4 Photon Blasts can be combined
at one time (4 players, 4 Photon Blasts, go figure). Photon Blast
combinations must be pulled off with each character somewhat close
to each other (duh).

Q: What is the point of combining Photon Blasts?

A: Photon Blast combinations can be both extremely effective, or
extremely useless dependant on which Photon Blasts each person uses.
Effects can run anywhere from gaining a significant ATP and DEF
boost, as well as healing the entire party, or even doing extreme
amounts of damage to enemies around you. Now legit players can do
l337 damage too, without ever touching a hacked item. =)

Q: G0T NE K3WL m@gz??????

A: Go away.

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Photon Blasts
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Farlla - The basic Photon Blast for any hunter, a large leviathan is
summoned and winds around your character, doing moderate
damage to all enemies close to your character. Damage is
based by your character's ATP, as well as the MAG's Synchro.

Estlla - The basic Photon Blast for a ranger, an oddly colored dolphin
is summoned, which darts forward in the direction you are
facing, doing heavy damage to all in its path in a 3-character
wide spacing. Damage is based on your character's ATP, as
well as your MAG's Synchro.

Leilla - The basic Photon Blast for the force, a cross between a squid
and a woman is summoned, merely casting a very effective
healing spell. The healing effects are based on your MAG's
IQ as well as Synchro.

* Note - In combinations, Leilla ALWAYS negates the effects of
Mylla & Youlla. I suggest not using Leilla, as you
might as well cast Resta.

Pilla - Probably the most popular of all Photon Blasts, a wierd...
thing is summoned and shoots a beam of energy into the sky
which rains back down upon enemies all around your character
in a very wide range, doing massive damage. Damage is
dependant on your character's ATP, as well as MAG Synchro.

Golla - Some call it the moose, other's call it an elk, I prefer to
call it Rudolph, a deer-like creature is summoned and fires a
lot of lightning at one target, doing extremely high damage,
dependant on your character's ATP and your MAG's Synchro.

Mylla & Youlla - Also known as the Olsen Twins, two little creatures
bounce around and boost your character's ATP and DEF.
Effectiveness is based on your MAG's IQ and Synchro.

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2 - Way Photon Blast Combinations
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All of these require 2 characters, obviously.

Estlla + Mylla & Youlla = Heavy damage to all in the path of the
dolphin, as well as a significant increase of
ATP and DEF.

Golla + Mylla & Youlla = Very little damage at all, as well as an ATP
and DEF increase that's almost unnoticable.
Think of Shifta/Deband, level 1.

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3 - Way Photon Blast Combinations
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These require 3 characters. Gee.

Note: No real data on these just yet. Sorry. =P

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4 - Way Photon Blast Combinations
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Might these require 4 people? Hmm...

Pilla + Mylla & Youlla
+ Estlla + Mylla & Youlla = Insane damage in Pilla's range of attack,
as well as an incredible ATP and DEF
boost. As of last night, my level 152
HUmar Parn, equipped with a Red Sword and
a Bana MAG, had his ATP boosted from 2078
to 4446! Who needs hidden % cheat
weapons? =)

[HC82]

Every PB after the next PB must be different from each other.

You CAN'T PB...

Myla&Youla
Myla&Youla
Estella

But you CAN PB...

Myla&Youla
Estella
Myla&Youla


Best thing to do is to PB two myla&youla in a 4 way PB combo for the best S/D PB, but discuss the proper order of who will cast what. Make sure everyone is where we can see each other, and in an empty room so no one gets smacked down by an enemy.

Usually when people have KBs they can easily discuss who will PB what in a quick enough time, that it won't take up too much time. Otherwise if it's going to take up two minutes to discuss who will do what, you probably could of cleared a room, not to mention a 4 way PB takes up about 20 seconds, which is enough time to clear one wave.