I've had the urge to write this for a long time but Seeker's all arena PA finally drove me to ink it out. I am not a Primus manager, I am a very experienced with PRs, though. With the introduction aside, let's get back to basics.
ATTRIBUTES
ST:(6-13) I have PRs with both. Strength depends a lot on your size. You definitely do not want to be cursed with "does little damage."
CN:(10-13) It's always nice to be able to roll with a few punches. This will allow your warrior to miss a few parries and still take out his opponent (very important early in life).
SZ:(3-14) Size is an attribute you cannot work with. I've had good set ups with all these sizes. Above 11 is somewhat large, but a larger size can be successful.
WT:(17,21) You knew that, though. Rippers must have at least a 17 wit. They need all the skills and the intelligence level. Parry-riposte is an art form.
SP:(5-13) Some say riposte is hindered with a low speed. I have a ripper with a 5 speed and it doesn't hold true with him. Most of my PRs do have lower speeds.
DF:(15-21) Once again, parry-riposte is an art form. Your warrior must be very deft to master this art. Not to mention deftness is where you acquire most of your skills.
WEAPONS: Primary use SH, EP (my favorite), LO, or SC, offhand use DA, HA, or SH. I personally use weapons instead of shields because rippers have a tendency to attack with their offhand.
ARMOUR: This is your decision. I usually run mine with ARM and H. It depends on your opponent and your carrying ability.
STRATEGY: What is parry-riposte? An art form. Like painters use different techniques, rippers use different strategies. I usually higher OE's and AL's early on in the career. Especially if they have higher speeds. Strategy also depends on your opponent. After your PR starts to mature, try a more methodical strategy. Somewhere in the range of 3-3-3 and 6-5-6. A 3-3-3 is pretty much a scum strategy, your PR will parry more than riposte.
NOTES: Parry-rips take a lot of work and fine tuning. Parry-riposte is a wicked style once your warrior starts to develop. It's always fun to jump a lunger and put it on its face with a OR. It's even more fun to beat a scum at its own game. A parry rip can easily do both. Parry Riposte is the best of both worlds. This is my first article so please feel free to diplo me (Tempest-36 and 100) or e-mail me (CPetta8272@ad.com) with any questions or comments. May honour and righteousness bless your blades. May the horsemen of the night reign forever.
-- Nobly, Lord Dauthstorm