This video provides a comprehensive guide to cubes in the game MapleStory. The speaker explains the different types of cubes, their functions, and when to use each one for maximum efficiency in enhancing equipment. The video emphasizes understanding the distinctions between cubes to optimize resource usage.
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Glowing Cubes vs. Bright Cubes:
The video discusses Glowing and Bright Cubes starting around the [7:55] mark (475199-480560 ms). The key differences are outlined as follows:
Cost: Both are paid cubes ([7:57] 478639-478639 ms), but the video implies Bright Cubes are more expensive.
Functionality: Glowing Cubes only allow you to reroll a potential; you don't get a "before and after" option ([11:55] 715519-717040 ms). Bright Cubes, on the other hand, do provide a "before and after" prompt ([13:27] 807839-809760 ms, [15:13] 913600-915600ms), allowing you to preserve existing good potentials while attempting to improve others.
Prime Line Probability: The video highlights that Bright Cubes have a higher chance of yielding "prime lines" (maximum potential values) than Glowing Cubes ([10:22-10:56] 622240-658160 ms). This is particularly important when aiming for multiple prime lines on an item.
Optimal Use Cases: The presenter suggests Glowing Cubes are more efficient for obtaining three-line potentials where only the first line needs to be a prime line ([12:39-12:54] 759839-774560 ms). Bright Cubes are preferred for pursuing multiple prime lines, especially for "double prime" potentials ([13:10-13:26] 790880-807839 ms), which are high-end goals for late-game players.
Tiering Up: While both can tier up items, the speaker stresses that Bright Cubes possess the highest probability of successfully increasing an item's tier ([8:38-8:44] 518800-524480 ms, [14:00-14:06] 840560-846639 ms).
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Let's delve into Duky's MapleStory Cubes Guide, providing as much detail as possible, working through the video chronologically based on the provided transcript.
The video begins with a welcome ([0:00] 240-2080 ms) and introduces the topic: understanding MapleStory cubes, their differences, and optimal usage ([0:02-0:21] 2080-23439 ms). Duky mentions frequently receiving questions about cube selection and usage.
The core function of cubes is explained ([0:40-0:54] 43120-54399 ms): they allow rolling potentials on gear, affecting stats. The potential lines display at the bottom when equipping an item and offer percentage increases to various stats ([0:47-0:57] 47520-57760 ms). Duky uses his warrior character as an example, aiming for strength increases. Different cubes have varying functions: some restrict the potential rank achievable, while others provide "before and after" options for rerolling ([1:13-1:32] 73280-92799 ms). Most cubes lose the previous potential upon rerolling, except for "bright cubes" offering a save option ([1:22-1:32] 82240-92799 ms).
Five primary cube types are introduced ([1:41-1:53] 101520-113119 ms): Mystical, Hard, Solid, Glowing, and Bright Cubes. Mystical, Hard, and Solid Cubes are free, obtainable from daily and weekly bosses, mob kills, events, and shops ([1:55-2:24] 115759-145680 ms). Solid cubes sometimes have item-specific restrictions, for example, only applicable to event rings ([2:09-2:22] 129920-144239 ms). Glowing and Bright Cubes are purchased from in-game vendors or via the Android version using mesos ([2:28-2:41] 148080-163120 ms). Although expensive, they are powerful tools, especially once a player obtains Meso gear ([2:43-2:50] 163120-168800 ms). Cube vendors are located in any town ([2:51-2:59] 171040-179040 ms).
A detailed breakdown begins with Mystical Cubes ([3:04-3:16] 184400-196159 ms), obtained in large quantities throughout gameplay. Their maximum potential outcome is Epic; they only work on Rare or Epic potential items ([3:16-3:24] 196159-204879 ms). Duky demonstrates this limitation ([3:24-3:32] 204879-212000 ms). They’re ideal for the early game when higher-tier items are unavailable ([3:34-3:40] 214239-220959 ms), offering 3-6% stat increases. Mystical cubes also have a small chance to tier up an item, although this is deemed inefficient ([4:00-4:27] 240560-269759 ms).
Hard Cubes ([4:29-5:11] 269759-311280 ms) are obtained from bossing, events, and the Henness shop. Their main use is tiering up items from Rare to Epic, though they can also attempt Epic to Unique, although the success rate is low for the latter ([4:52-5:11] 292000-311280 ms). The presenter explains that they are more efficient than Mystical Cubes for Rare to Epic upgrades ([5:19-5:31] 319440-331440 ms).
Solid Cubes ([5:54-6:42] 354639-402639 ms) are obtainable from bossing and event shops. They can tier up items to Legendary but are less efficient than Bright Cubes for Epic to Legendary upgrades. Their primary value is rerolling already Legendary items, which other cubes cannot do ([6:09-6:40] 367919-400639 ms). Duky illustrates this with an Absolab glove example, demonstrating the Solid Cube's ability to reroll a Legendary item ([6:44-7:07] 404720-427680 ms). The Solid Cube's potential pool is different, and slightly less desirable, than the Glowing Cube ([7:07-7:21] 427680-441599 ms).
The video then focuses on Glowing and Bright Cubes ([7:55-8:22] 475199-503199 ms), the paid options used for significant item enhancement. Glowing Cubes reroll legendary items but lack the "before and after" feature ([11:52-12:00] 712800-720880 ms). The first line rolled is always a prime line ([12:00-12:17] 720880-737040 ms), making them efficient for obtaining 2-3 line potentials with only one prime line ([12:37-12:54] 759839-774560 ms).
Bright Cubes ([13:08-17:05] 790880-1026480 ms) offer the before-and-after option and a higher chance for prime lines ([13:36-13:43] 816079-823760 ms), ideal for high-end "double prime" potentials ([13:10-13:26] 790880-807839 ms). Their higher tier-up chance also makes them efficient for upgrading Epic or Unique items ([14:00-14:18] 840560-858480 ms). However, due to their cost, they are not recommended for simple potential enhancement; Glowing cubes would be more efficient ([11:00-11:17] 660160-677760 ms). Duky emphasizes a gradual progression in potential enhancement rather than directly aiming for double primes early on. The video closes with additional commentary on prime lines for specific stats like item drop rate and crit damage ([15:52-16:23] 952800-983920 ms), highlighting Bright Cube efficiency for multiple prime lines of these stats.
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