Rama speed record holder here, this is a pretty solid guide. A few points I want to add: You basically only ever want to dash-strike, as a dash-strike powershot has higher base damage than any non-powershot normal attack (while the normal powershot takes about a year and is practically impossible to charge against most enemies). Generally, you want to mark an enemy with special, wait for them to attack you, dash through them to dodge their attack and use that to start up a dash strike, which should kill most enemies if you get the powershot. Speaking of powershots, they're even more important on Rama than other bow aspects as the bonus damage you get is huge. A normal bow powershot adds 10 base damage, which is only about 25% of the 40 base damage for a dash-strike. A Rama dash-powershot adds 45 base damage to 80 dash-strike base damage, which is a massive 56% increase and definitely worth doing on any enemy larger than a witch. Once you get familiar with Rama's powershot timing, there's actually a safer and faster way to kill regular enemies in rooms: charge your attack on their summoning circle and release the powershot just as they spawn in. This will kill most enemies in the early-mid game before they can even act, especially after you get your hammer upgrade and a good damage boon or two. This is also where Fiery Presence can become useful, as it makes this spawn-kill technique much more consistent against bulkier enemies. I don't recommend running Forced Overtime 2 if you want to do this (or running FO2 on Rama in general, as you can probably tell from how much damage Duunk0 took in this run). JDNsr's Twitch channel also has a great guide and VOD review video about Rama if you want to learn more. I'm still working on a text guide myself, but that'll probably never come out at the rate I'm going...
I feel like a non trivial portion of these teaching streams is chat trying to convince Duunk that Priv Status is good and Duunk telling chat to shut up with all the logic behind them
Great vid. I think this definitely be of help for me with Rama since I've been struggling with it. I've been able to clear runs with it but it never felt good.
I cleared a Heat 8 run (I think) with just Rama + Zeus Special (plus all the Zeus goodies). Didn't even use the attack at all 😅 Just spammed the special.
Yep I discovered that on my own as well. You get Zeus Special and enhance it with Jolted, Double strike, Zeus Legendary, Zeus Call and the cold Fusion Duo helps a little if you can get it. Maybe also go for Pressure Points from Artemus for a chance of lighting bolts critting which should happen somewhat often with the rate at which you can spam the bolts. That combo just absolutely melts most enemies that are not super bulky or are bosses. Even then it can take them down fairly quickly.
Just had a fun run using Rama with hangover on special, slowing down groups. Also chilling them with Epic demeter attack. Think it's my new favorite weapon.
Thank you for your point on privileged status. It’s easily the most “bait” mirror upgrade for a new player when family favorites is better 99% of the time
Rama speed record holder here, this is a pretty solid guide. A few points I want to add:
You basically only ever want to dash-strike, as a dash-strike powershot has higher base damage than any non-powershot normal attack (while the normal powershot takes about a year and is practically impossible to charge against most enemies). Generally, you want to mark an enemy with special, wait for them to attack you, dash through them to dodge their attack and use that to start up a dash strike, which should kill most enemies if you get the powershot.
Speaking of powershots, they're even more important on Rama than other bow aspects as the bonus damage you get is huge. A normal bow powershot adds 10 base damage, which is only about 25% of the 40 base damage for a dash-strike. A Rama dash-powershot adds 45 base damage to 80 dash-strike base damage, which is a massive 56% increase and definitely worth doing on any enemy larger than a witch.
Once you get familiar with Rama's powershot timing, there's actually a safer and faster way to kill regular enemies in rooms: charge your attack on their summoning circle and release the powershot just as they spawn in. This will kill most enemies in the early-mid game before they can even act, especially after you get your hammer upgrade and a good damage boon or two. This is also where Fiery Presence can become useful, as it makes this spawn-kill technique much more consistent against bulkier enemies. I don't recommend running Forced Overtime 2 if you want to do this (or running FO2 on Rama in general, as you can probably tell from how much damage Duunk0 took in this run).
JDNsr's Twitch channel also has a great guide and VOD review video about Rama if you want to learn more. I'm still working on a text guide myself, but that'll probably never come out at the rate I'm going...
excellent addition scalar, thanks!!
bruh you have 4 our of top 7 times on Rama, insane. gotta learn from y ou
I’ve been wanting to try out Rama for a while, thanks Duunk! Looking forward to watching
I feel like a non trivial portion of these teaching streams is chat trying to convince Duunk that Priv Status is good and Duunk telling chat to shut up with all the logic behind them
Dude didn't even take the final pom in Styx even though he had the coins for it, what a savage 🤣🤣
Great vid. I think this definitely be of help for me with Rama since I've been struggling with it. I've been able to clear runs with it but it never felt good.
Ok wouldn't dionisis on special be good too just wondering
Listening to your audio cover for the Iliad in school rn, my teacher rates it the best.😇👍
I cleared a Heat 8 run (I think) with just Rama + Zeus Special (plus all the Zeus goodies). Didn't even use the attack at all 😅 Just spammed the special.
Yep I discovered that on my own as well.
You get Zeus Special and enhance it with Jolted, Double strike, Zeus Legendary, Zeus Call and the cold Fusion Duo helps a little if you can get it.
Maybe also go for Pressure Points from Artemus for a chance of lighting bolts critting which should happen somewhat often with the rate at which you can spam the bolts.
That combo just absolutely melts most enemies that are not super bulky or are bosses.
Even then it can take them down fairly quickly.
Just did this last night myself. Was super easy mode.
Just had a fun run using Rama with hangover on special, slowing down groups. Also chilling them with Epic demeter attack. Think it's my new favorite weapon.
Can you put flurry shots on this?
Got twin shot and explosive shot
i am a slow ass tank cannon
Point blank shot and Artemis attack
Really struggling with rama on 20 heat :(
Hopefully these tips can get me there
Thank you for your point on privileged status.
It’s easily the most “bait” mirror upgrade for a new player when family favorites is better 99% of the time