If youâve played Realm of the Mad God for any length of time, you know the "PPE btw lel xd" meme is practically a rite of passage. But while most players gravitate toward the safety of a Knight or the raw DPS of a Wizard, I decided to take a much riskier path for my latest challenge: Why the Kensei?
The early game was... humbling. Dashing through a horde of Medusas with a T0 Rusty Katana is a great way to remind yourself why Kensei has a high skill floor. The immunity on dash is great, but until you get a feel for the charge-up and distance, youâre just as likely to dash into a shotgun as you are to dodge one. Phase 2: Finding My Rhythm My first Kensei created[ISmogono PPE]
Things started to click once I hit Level 20. The Kenseiâs mobility is rivaled only by the Trickster, making it one of the best classes for rushing dungeons once you master the "flee/go through" mechanic. If youâve played Realm of the Mad God
For this PPE, I followed the standard community "Hardcore" guidelines: Level 1, no gear from the vault. No Trading: If I didn't see it drop, I couldn't wear it. humbling
No items from other characters, though I kept my pet for that essential HP/MP sustain. Phase 1: The Rusty Katana Grind
The Kensei is a unique beast. Introduced as a high-skill katana class, it sits in that weird sweet spot between a melee tank and a high-speed glass cannon.
Hereâs a blog post following your journey with your first Kensei PPE in (RotMG). Breaking the Mold: My First Kensei PPE Journey