Knife Thrower drain IS

**MetaLogic**

Ok, so I tried out Knife Throwing tonight, and one of the thing I've learned is that it quickly drains my IS, how can I make my IS last longer with this tactic of fighting?

SeanMCanney

Clothing, as well as the right moves at the right time...

**MetaLogic**

SeanMCanney wrote:

Clothing, as well as the right moves at the right time...

Can you please elaborate on Clothings?

**LoTekGhost** · 01/31/2007 18:59:00

I think what SeanMCanney meant by clothing helping you with your IS drain, was clothing that increases your Inner Strength Regen Rate. Examples of this are plentiful. Basics might include things like the Sparkling Fedora (headgear), which has a 15% increase (available from Clarke in Lucero Point - Collector). Other commonly used pieces include the Widow's Moore Cap and Sakura Ninja Mask/Bandana (available as drops from the Widow's Moore and Sakura Constructs, respectively). Both have resistances on them and, I believe a 15% increase as well. The Dragonskin hideout drop is also quite popular.

The largest problem with IS and combat is the massive degen you recieve in combat state (something like -80% to both IS and Health Regen Rates). Although it is limiting with IS-heavy LO's, such as Spy, it is, as SeanMCanney basically said, about clothing balance and tactics.

**bart_wart**

Adding Execute Program will also help with the IS.

The Leo

OMG execute program is a BONUS, ergo does nothing if you don't use an ability which boosts IS regen RATE.

**Denary**

The Leo wrote:

OMG execute program is a BONUS, ergo does nothing if you don't use an ability which boosts IS regen RATE.

I don't think so, I'd have to check ingame but since there isn't actually any ability which boosts yer IS regen rate in the first place I'm sure it would just be a passive IS regen buff.

**Bayamos**

Network attacker upgrade is the only thing ingame I've seen that is helped by Execute Program.

The funny thing is, with WM Cap, Pecks Shirt, Seraphim Shoes, WM Lenses, and my IS regen buff from Network Attacker upgrade, and with the low cost of DOTs, I regen IS faster in IL than I spend it usually ^^

As for knives, well the IS drain seems like it at low levels where regen gear is lacking... once you get Seraphim Shoes and either Bandana/WM Cap for who you're fighting, though, knive IS really isn't an issue anymore.