Wildstar DevSpeak: The Esper

 

If there is one way to get my attention, it’s start a video with an MC Hammer nod, then mention Green Lantern and Professor X within a few seconds. Although it may be easy to garner my attention, it’s harder than a Klingon headbutting contest to keep it.

I am a mite partial to Carbine Studios game. I’m not without my scepticism, but it really does seem to have potential. Anyway, the Esper class.

A ranged telekinetic combatant and light armour wearer. Any MMO junkie will be familiar with the basis, with the mechanics too even. For anyone not in the know, the ranged classes rely on abilities to root or slow your opponent, not giving them the chance to make your face much less attractive.

So far this class interests me the most out of the ones we have seen. Using nightmarish creations to attack, and soothing conjurations to heal looks interesting to say the least. Also, turning in to a unicorn? Not sure how that can be a bad thing. Magic casters in MMOs can at times, be incredibly skill based. It’s true they are ranged nukers, but they are still glass cannons. Knowing when and how to use your skills is not something that comes easy.

Still only little slivers of information coming through here, if you’re like me, you’ll be wanting some big chunks to bite off ready for the beta this winter. We have two more of the already revealed classes to be shown, then hopefully it’s on to uncharted territory.

I’m very much looking forward to it, and will let you guys know as soon as I do.