While being a cultivator is not always the most exciting role to play (That is why many characters combine this role with other skills to create a multifaceted character), it is a very important role to play. Once again, the other characters are reliant upon the cultivator’s skill in order for their own game to succeed. This opens many doors for the individual with the skill of a cultivator. Actually, if the person playing the role of a cultivator wishes to make the role more interesting, he/she can play it with a decidedly harder edge. In other words, just because other players have need of your cultivation skills does not mean you need to be selfless and present an air of altruism with them. Seriously, this skill can make a character in great demand.

So, when can a character’s cultivation skills grow in demand? Does someone need their intelligence boosted? Do they need to develop more powerful ballistics to defeat an adversary? Has a character suffered a serious injury and needs healing? If so, they will need the services of an apothecary but such a player is of no use without someone to provide cultivation skills. Considering that most players in need of cultivation services are wanting, the door is open for the cultivator to achieve his goals and needs through bargaining with those in need. Really, if the cultivator always gave people what they wanted just because they asked the game would be somewhat dull would it not?

Now, does this mean the cultivator is mean-spirited or a villain? Well, in some cases, that might very well be true. However, the real answer will lie in the motivations of the cultivator. Of course, it is the player himself that devises his own motivations. So, the door is open for you to do whatever it is you want with the character. That can make for very engaging play.

There are many uses for an apothecary in Warhammer Online and, surprisingly, there are players that are not completely aware of these many benefits. One reason for this is that most people will look towards an apothecary as a means of enhancing offensive weapons. Now, there is nothing wrong with this strategy at all. The opponents that you may face might be very combative and this will necessitate extra powerful weaponry in order to succeed in the game. However, as the old saying goes, a great offense is often a great defense. That is why it is critical to never overlook the benefits of using an apothecary potion as a means of boosting defensive capabilities.

One of the best ways to do this would be to use an apothecary potion to increase the strength of your armor. While armor is certainly helpful, it has its limitations. If armor was invulnerable, no war that was ever declared in the Middle Ages would have ended. In short, armor can provide a sense of protection but it cannot make a person indestructible.

Since armor will have difficulty dealing wih traditional weaponry, the inclusion of magical adversaries, monsters, and other fantastic entities, then the need for a little extra protection is critical. This is because avoiding injuries and damage will allow you to play the game in a more proactive manner. Specifically, when your armor is able to handle a great deal of damage, you can move forward in the face of aggression and threats. This is certainly more preferable than having to retreat or disengage all the time. Such strategies are often reactive and they do not allow characters to propel the game forward. Plus, it is not all that much fun to always be on the run. So, using an apothecary potion can help you stay more in control of your own game play.

On the flipside, however, it is important to not make your armor too strong. If you devise armor that is virtually invulnerable, then the mystery is taken out of the game. With no chance of losing, winning losing much of its appeal and each battle becomes pre-determined. So, do not make the power level of your armor so significant that you are invulnerable. That will make for truly dull game play and it is often not appreciated by the other participants. So, make your armor strong but avoid overdoing it. This is a good common sense approach to game play most will agree with.