Is El Patron's Lost Sword Overrated?
 

We all know of the highly coveted Legendary Cutlass, the Lost Sword of El Patron. The one which grants it's weilder to turn in to a ghost, as well as drain voodoo from its enemies (not to mention its Attack of 84.) Nearly every pirate in the Caribbean wants it - but should they?

I know a few pirates who think the El Patron Sword is wwaayy too overrated given its popularity. Some say theres really nothing that makes it more special than another cutlass, while others say that too many people have it for it to be considered "wantable." So what's your opinion? Is the Lost Sword of El Patron overrated?

Yes, yes, yes, and yes.

Personally, a sword that makes me ghostly is a nice thing to have - but something so overrated? Everyone has it these days, so what makes it so special and unique? I personally prefer the Shark Blade cutlass line, as the slashing wind with a nice solid black color looks awesome.

Now, if I actually do get the sword, I'll say alright and I'll keep it. But I won't go waving it around other peoples' faces, and I certainly won't be jumping for joy....

The Lost Sword is overrated, but only because it is the most "legendary" weapon in the game. Given that, a lot of people will just naturally want to have, just to say that they do.

Personally I would like to get the weapon, but I'm not gonna make a big deal about it. The only problem I have with this weapon are a lot of the people looking for it. And by that I mean, the people who constantly ask in game, "Where do I find the lost sword???", "I need that sword!", and many other various things.

Even if I don't find it though, i'm happy with my other famed weapons :)

edit: Another reason the weapon is overrated is due to it being a very good (although not the best) weapon for PvP. Using the ghost skill allows you to take half damage, making things that much easier.

I voted yes and i would add that the famed weapons are over rated. I say this because so many people complain about not getting them or enough of them and complain about getting nothing but common and rare weapons. A lot of the common weapons are very nice and can be more useful then a lot of rare and famed weapons. The Famed weapons I have I don't use that much because I have other weapons I like better. As for the Lost Sword of El Patron, sure I'd love to get it but if I did I would not be surprised if I didn't use it a lot.

for leveling it's not a good sword, more damage equals less rep...however it would make a great pvp sword, as sven has already mentioned.

Nah, it's just something Disney made to keep us busy.

I'd like them to go farther with the legendary weapons, ranging from them making us glow, to glowing themselves, with +5 for every skills, while having their own, unique attack styles.

The lost/legendary weapons is what makes weapon grinding worth hours of play, because you have something to look forward to eventually.

i really want that sword so i can become a ghost XD

To me, it's like a brand of trading cards, there's a bunch of poor ones, many fair ones, a few great ones, and only five "legendary" ones. They are really only highly wanted because they are so scarce, because their attack is not much greater than those of a famed sword, but just because it's a legendary weapon, it is highly valued. Besides, I think most people that have found it and have high enough sword level to use it, are probably mastered on sword, so l either they use it rarely, just to show off, or in PVP. In which no case is it going to be used enough to do you much good.

So all in all, I say it is very overrated ( but not as much as the word overrated) and I am actually going with the ratings, and every time a skull chest drops, I hold my breath for the lost sword.

Just how I view it, as I have heard a lot from those who have one.

I don't have it myself so I can't really say if it's overrated or not. I will say that I am quite happy with the Gorilla and Orangutan cutlasses that I use. Between the fact that I can't get knocked down, the monkey panic skill which is incredibly useful, it's brawl boost, and it's fairly high attack power it has done very well for me. Even if I got the lost sword I woud probably still use the Gorilla.

I don't have it so I can't say it isn't that good. I'd rather find Famed weapons because there is only ONE Legendary weapon. It would be cooler to find famed instead because there are a LOT of famed weapons and some haven't even discovered all of them yet! So I think El Patron's Lost Sword is overrated!

Pluses:

1. Being in ghost form is unbelievably cool.
2. Effective against Joly Roger (but not the rest of the invasion enemies.)
3. Slightly uncommon, thereby increasing overall game mystique.
4. Weapon card is in red, not blue, green, yellow or brown.
5. Encourages hordes of low-level pirates to band together to take on Darkhart. (Erm, yes, a total wipe, in that situation, I'm calling a "Good Thing.") :laughks2:
6. Sword blade itself has unique gold gilding along the blade (I hope that's not rust!) that looks nice.

Minuses:

1. Being in cutlass class, not broadsword, it hits only 1 enemy at a time. And that enemy has to be directly in front of you.
2. Ghost form duration is too short - should be at least as long as ghastly visage.
3. Not a very good weapon for PvP, when ghosting expires so rapidly, recharges slowly; damage ain't so hot.
4. Not a good weapon for leveling (especially when compared to broadsword or staff.)
5. Not a great weapon for looting (and what loot are you still looking for, when you have it? Black clothing?)
6. Pretty effective on Jolly Roger, but bad for the rest of invasion enemies.
7. Useless, compared to a low end broadsword, in a boss battle or flagship battle.
8. Engenders jealousy from the broad majority that don't have it.
9. During first months of availability, was readily obtained by cheaters sweeping Tormenta.
10. Available only from loot drops, undermining the game foundation (quests!)
11. Cannot be traded or sold or bought. (Disney, here's $5 extra - gimme the sword already! Why is there no "purchase THE sword" thing on the "Upgrade Account" page?)
12. Changes HOW people play the game - hunting bosses (harassing higher level players - "HELP! REVIVE ME PLZ!") instead of leveling their weapons on multiple level-appropriate enemies.
13. Obtaining it, does not require crew bonus (but clearly should!)
14. Skews the gameplay away from earning through progression, to freakazoid random strong weapons. (Teaching our kids, just what?)
15. Unlike famed weapons, apparently is not available to basic members. (C'mon - help me decide which account, should get my next game card!)

Overrated? I can't decide. I'll let you know, when I get it. :-)

Is it just me or do most people who say it is overrated not have it yet! LOL I love it, is it good for lvling NO but so what no high lvl weapon is!

My friends have one and they would want to trade for my black vest if theres a trading system, I guess they got bored with it but I got to try the sword out.

As much as I love the sword and the power it has, it is not all that great, it would be much better if the ghost effect lasted untill you put the sword away or something. It's very powerful, but there might actually be better weapons out there in the Carribean!