Suspicious vs. Fabled: Unlocking the Best Reforge for Your Hypixel Skyblock Sword
The question of whether the Suspicious reforge is better than the Fabled reforge in Hypixel Skyblock doesn’t have a straightforward answer. It hinges entirely on the specific weapon, your current stats, and the context in which you’re using the weapon. Generally, Fabled offers more consistent damage for most swords due to its Strength and Crit Damage boosts. However, there are instances, especially with weapons like the Necron’s Blade (excluding the Hyperion), where Suspicious can outperform both Fabled and Withered due to its Crit Chance and Crit Damage emphasis. The optimal choice boils down to maximizing your Damage Per Second (DPS), which requires careful consideration of your current stat distribution.
Understanding the Reforges
Before diving deeper, let’s clearly define what these reforges provide:
- Fabled: This reforge, applied with the Dragon Claw, grants a boost to ❁ Strength and ☠ Crit Damage. Strength increases your base damage, while Crit Damage amplifies the damage you deal on critical hits.
- Suspicious: This reforge, applied with the Suspicious Vial, provides a boost to ☣ Crit Chance and ☠ Crit Damage. Crit Chance determines how often you’ll land critical hits, making it essential for consistent damage output.
The key difference lies in the stat emphasis. Fabled prioritizes Strength, while Suspicious focuses on Crit Chance.
When Does Suspicious Outperform Fabled?
The primary scenario where Suspicious becomes superior is when your Crit Chance is significantly low and your Strength is already relatively high. This often occurs with weapons that have inherent Strength boosts. The Necron’s Blade, particularly the Valkyrie and Astraea, are prime examples. These blades already possess substantial base damage. Adding more Strength via Fabled might not yield as significant a DPS increase as improving your Crit Chance.
To illustrate this point, consider a hypothetical scenario. Let’s say your base Crit Chance is 60%. The Suspicious reforge could push it closer to 100%. This ensures that nearly every hit becomes a critical hit, dramatically amplifying your damage output. In contrast, if your Crit Chance is already near 100%, the Crit Chance from suspicious will be wasted and the Strength from Fabled would be much more useful.
Furthermore, gear and other stat-boosting items can influence this decision. If you’re running an armor set that provides ample Strength (e.g., Necron’s Armor), the additional Crit Chance from Suspicious can be more valuable than the marginal Strength boost from Fabled.
The Livid Dagger Conundrum
The Livid Dagger is a unique case. It already has 100% Crit Chance. Therefore, applying the Suspicious reforge to it would be a complete waste, as any additional Crit Chance beyond 100% offers no benefit. For the Livid Dagger, reforges like Withered or even Fabled are generally better choices because they will at least improve your strength/damage which will provide an overall increase to damage compared to the wasted Crit Chance from Suspicious.
Withered vs. Fabled: A Quick Note
The article excerpt mentions Withered as an alternative, primarily for Berserkers seeking higher Effective Health Points (EHP). Withered focuses on Strength, but the ehp that you gain with this reforge, while beneficial, is most likely not worth the damage tradeoff. Unless you desperately need more EHP, Fabled will likely provide much better damage output.
Maximizing Your DPS: A Practical Approach
Determining the “best” reforge requires a practical approach:
- Assess Your Stats: Carefully examine your current Strength, Crit Chance, and Crit Damage stats. Use a Hypixel Skyblock damage calculator to determine which stat needs the biggest boost to maximize your DPS.
- Test and Compare: Experiment with both reforges. Use a damage meter to compare your DPS with Fabled and Suspicious. Observe the damage numbers on various mobs to gauge the effectiveness of each reforge in real-world scenarios.
- Consider Your Playstyle: Are you primarily focused on dealing burst damage or consistent damage? Fabled might be preferable for burst damage, while Suspicious can shine in scenarios where consistent crits are essential.
Reforge Costs and Availability
- Dragon Claw (Fabled): This reforge stone is relatively common and can be purchased from the Dark Auction or traded with other players.
- Suspicious Vial (Suspicious): This reforge stone is rarer. It can be obtained from Diamond, Emerald, or Obsidian Dungeon Reward Chests in the Catacombs Floor III, or from The Professor Collection after defeating The Professor 25 times.
FAQs: Deeper Dive into Hypixel Skyblock Reforges
Here are some frequently asked questions about reforges in Hypixel Skyblock, expanding upon the information in the provided article excerpt:
1. What does the Dirty reforge do, and when is it good?
The Dirty reforge grants ⫽ Ferocity, which provides a chance for extra attacks. It’s particularly effective when combined with the Tiger Pet and high Bonus Attack Speed. However, if you already have high Ferocity, Fabled might be a better option.
2. Which reforge gives the most damage for armor?
Fierce is generally considered the best damage reforge for armor, as it provides both Crit Damage and Strength. Pure is a good alternative if you need Crit Chance.
3. Can you remove a reforge in Hypixel Skyblock?
No, you cannot directly remove a reforge. However, you can override it by applying a new reforge, which will replace the existing one.
4. What are the best reforges for weapons, generally speaking?
This depends on the weapon and your stats, but Sharp and Spicy are generally good options for swords.
5. What does the Blessed reforge do, and is it worth it?
The Blessed reforge is primarily for farming tools. For hoes, it provides a balanced stat spread that is highly valued.
6. What is the Warped reforge, and what is it used for?
The Warped Stone is used to apply the Warped reforge to the Aspect of the End or Aspect of the Void. It increases Teleport Distance.
7. What is the Necrotic reforge, and when is it useful?
The Necrotic reforge is used on armor and increases Intelligence. It’s useful for mage builds that rely on high mana. It is better than Fierce when intelligence is more important than strength.
8. What does the Lucky reforge do, and how do you get it?
The Lucky reforge can be obtained from Jake on the mushroom island for 1 million coins. You must also drag an Oasis Sheep or Oasis Rabbit to the mountain.
9. Why is the Livid Dagger considered such a good weapon?
The Livid Dagger has 100% Crit Chance and high Attack Speed, allowing you to optimize for damage stats. Its crit chance allows it to deal more consistent and reliable damage compared to other weapons which may not have 100% crit chance.
10. Is the Flower of Truth better than the Livid Dagger?
The Livid Dagger is generally better for melee DPS due to its high attack speed and 100% crit chance. The Flower of Truth can be used for clearing rooms, but it is generally not as efficient.
11. Is the Shadow Fury better than the Livid Dagger?
The Shadow Fury is a decent weapon for clearing rooms, but the Livid Dagger provides better overall DPS and is generally preferred for most situations.
12. Is Godly a reforge?
Yes, Godly was a reforge in older versions of Hypixel Skyblock. Now, all reforges are colored blue.
13. Is Fabled better than Withered?
Outside of dungeons, Fabled is generally superior, provided you already have good Crit Chance. Withered would require stats like very low strength and very high Crit Damage for it to be worth it.
14. How do you get Fabled on a weapon?
The Fabled reforge is applied using the Dragon Claw reforge stone.
15. What are the strongest Legendary Weapons in Fable?
The strongest weapons in Fable are: Sword Of Aeons, Solus Greatsword, Murren Greathammer, Arken’s Crossbow, Katana Hiryu, The Harbinger, Ronok The Axe, Cutlass Bluetane.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there is no universally “better” reforge between Suspicious and Fabled. The choice depends on your current stats, weapon type, and playstyle. Analyze your stats, test both reforges, and choose the one that maximizes your DPS. Remember to consider your budget and the availability of each reforge stone.
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