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Darkest Dawn · Jun 06, 2010, 01:44 PM // 13:44

I had been away from the game for a while and just came back recently. I was thinking of trying the challenge of getting this title on an alt that I would try for solo with heroes and henchies. I have all the chapters and GW:EN

What are a few of the best class combos per general consensus for getting this title, please?

Oh, I have never done the high end 55 build grinds and stuff. I've always been your average Joe who quests and clears the regular zones. I mention this as since this is my play style I need a build that fits this.

I heard the Paragon is good with a warrior secondary, but how about a /mo secondary instead for survival? Any ideas are welcome & thanks!!

edit* sorry if I posted this in the wrong forum!

Mr. G · Jun 06, 2010, 01:48 PM // 13:48

Any class can earn it quite easily with a little care.

For sheer defensive power I'd pick a Paragon - higher armour and shield, ranged and with good defensive buffs.

It's a defensive powerhouse. But on the other hand I would also pick a character that you enjoy playing. Survivor is can be a long and challenging route if you do it the traditional way - you'll want it to be fun and not a chore.

Not to mention people often use it as a building block for GWAMM, another reason to make sure you enjoy the class.

Axeman002 · Jun 06, 2010, 01:50 PM // 13:50

i would go for a hard hitting proff with monk for self heal so maybe a necro/monk..monk/necro...as an assassin or waiior ure gonna be first on the foes target list.

but tbh any proff with the correct build can get this title these days

Eragon Zarroc · Jun 06, 2010, 02:17 PM // 14:17

paragon-imbagon for a party that doesnt die and a hi armor character with shield that stays midline.

*Darcy* · Jun 06, 2010, 02:22 PM // 14:22

Paragon is the easiest for your first attempt and warrior is a good secondary (you also get Heal Signet for self healing). But if you intend to do this via quests etc and not Dwarven Boxing, then get a friend to help out. I have a friend who likes to do survivors and whenever he asks I bring my warrior and maxed heroes to help him through missions and quests. I have already done all of them so don't mind if he needs to leave and I don't think it would be funny to get him killed.

Benderama · Jun 06, 2010, 02:29 PM // 14:29

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as an assassin or waiior ure gonna be first on the foes target list.

actually if you're in a party the lower your armour and health the higher your priority to monsters. like everyone else says make it fun! most classes have self heals/defensive attributes. i tried ranger like 3 times and derv 1 got 1 ranger to rank 1 and dunno if i want to keep going XD, the damage output isn't really big enough

. but yeah probably best to choose spellcaster for secondary profession due to the armour.

Darkest Dawn · Jun 06, 2010, 02:59 PM // 14:59

What about ranger secondary for poison/fire spears and troll unguent plus blind? I'm just thinking about a little more ranged dps with some survivorability w/o becoming mind numbingly boring. I read on the P/W imbagon build as being a defensive powerhouse. I'm just concerned I will simply be a defensive guy and quest real slow. I suppose with the right heroes I could overcome that, but just rolling things around looking for input.

thanks for the replies!

Lord Dagon · Jun 06, 2010, 03:00 PM // 15:00

id pick ele becasue you can usually kill anything before it kills you(especially w/ monks and staying behind minions).

R_Frost · Jun 06, 2010, 03:31 PM // 15:31

i agree pick a character you will like playing if your going to try and get survivor by playing the game. i have 4 survivors, Ranger, Mesmer, Assassin, Paragon. as said here already, Paragon was easy going full defensive. ranger and mesmer were both pretty easy too. my Assassin was probably the most difficult of the 4. i loaded the sin up with defensive stuff when i played up front and only a handfull of missions i ran crit/barrage just to play it safe.

Dzjudz · Jun 06, 2010, 04:34 PM // 16:34

I did it on two ritualist (one on each account). First one was before the rit update (when spirits still had 3+ sec activation and SoS wasn't uber-powered), and was gained by just playing the game, finishing factions and nightfall, and capturing skills. Second one was a couple of weeks ago by killing Snow Wurms outside Boreal Station with scrolls.

tijo · Jun 06, 2010, 05:55 PM // 17:55

Did it easily with my ranger in 2008, while doing the title, i stayed away from hard mode for obvious reasons and brought a pet as a meat shield (that can backfire though, when your pet gets killed your skills will recharge).

Whatever campaign you start your survivor in, i suggest getting heroes as soon as possible.

Darkest Dawn · Jun 06, 2010, 06:20 PM // 18:20

Well, I went paragon. I do enjoy the class so far. I was going to go with ranger as a secondary. As a solo guy with heroes and henchmen I figure if i lay back and do dps and buffing I should be safe. Am I really giving up that much by not using warrior as a secondary considering my playstyle? I never played or saw played this imbagon build.

\thanks

Dzjudz · Jun 06, 2010, 07:08 PM // 19:08

Well the problem with using an imbagon as a survivor is that you pump up the whole party's armor, except your own. This results in enemies targeting you. I wouldn't advise going imbagon.

FengShuiDove · Jun 06, 2010, 07:17 PM // 19:17

Depends on method.

1. Safeway (Wurms outside Boreal Station): probably a Ritualist. Something that requires little input but can farm those baddies quickly and safely.

2. Kilroy: Assassin (or Paragon/A, Warrior/A) for the extra armor and damage from dagger mastery.

3. Just playing through (quests, missions, etc.): Whatever you're most comfortable with. Although I would suggest a mid/backliner. Ranger and Paragon are great choices for reasons listed above.

But it can be done on any character, and, as mentioned, if you're prepping a character to be a title hunter, you might as well make it one you enjoy.

Swahnee · Jun 06, 2010, 07:43 PM // 19:43

I've done it the good old way with a monk and a necro, now i'm attempting it with a war and a ranger. From what i've seen doing it, the most important thing, IMHO, is that you know very well how to play the profession you have chosen. You have to know which builds are most effective (also offensive builds, doing big damage is the first defensive technique), what are the safest positions, which heroes' setup have the best sinergy with your builds, etc.. all these things come from experience, so i would suggest to use a character you already know very well.

Coast · Jun 06, 2010, 08:00 PM // 20:00

went pretty easy on ranger for me, high armor and blocking stances + ranged dmg

Darkest Dawn · Jun 06, 2010, 09:05 PM // 21:05

Thanks for the tips everyone. I made up my mind with ranger as the secondary. So P/R it is. I like how they feel together. I will be reading around here for good builds, best heroes to bring, plus do some experimenting on my own.

Thanks again!

tijo · Jun 06, 2010, 10:55 PM // 22:55

Also check the PvX wiki for builds, their database is probably the one most up to date.

byteme! · Jun 07, 2010, 12:16 AM // 00:16

With Kathandrax hammers, Kilroy's Punchout among other things there really isn't a "best" class anymore. Every class can get Survivor with ease.

Zebideedee · Jun 07, 2010, 02:11 AM // 02:11

I'm gonna have a crack at it with my Monk (186k so far), cos my heroes can use the same builds as my vanq ones etc. it's a piece of cake so far. Probably not the fastest method but, it's just an if I get it (yay), if not, no bigee for me. Just something to do

Jun 06, 2010, 01:44 PM // 13:44	#1
Darkest Dawn Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio, USA Profession: W/Mo	best class for legendary survivor I had been away from the game for a while and just came back recently. I was thinking of trying the challenge of getting this title on an alt that I would try for solo with heroes and henchies. I have all the chapters and GW:EN What are a few of the best class combos per general consensus for getting this title, please? Oh, I have never done the high end 55 build grinds and stuff. I've always been your average Joe who quests and clears the regular zones. I mention this as since this is my play style I need a build that fits this. I heard the Paragon is good with a warrior secondary, but how about a /mo secondary instead for survival? Any ideas are welcome & thanks!! edit* sorry if I posted this in the wrong forum! Last edited by Darkest Dawn; Jun 06, 2010 at 01:47 PM // 13:47..

Jun 06, 2010, 02:22 PM // 14:22	#5
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Paragon is the easiest for your first attempt and warrior is a good secondary (you also get Heal Signet for self healing). But if you intend to do this via quests etc and not Dwarven Boxing, then get a friend to help out. I have a friend who likes to do survivors and whenever he asks I bring my warrior and maxed heroes to help him through missions and quests. I have already done all of them so don't mind if he needs to leave and I don't think it would be funny to get him killed. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Jun 06, 2010, 01:48 PM // 13:48	#2
Mr. G Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S. Wales Profession: Mo/Me	Any class can earn it quite easily with a little care. For sheer defensive power I'd pick a Paragon - higher armour and shield, ranged and with good defensive buffs. It's a defensive powerhouse. But on the other hand I would also pick a character that you enjoy playing. Survivor is can be a long and challenging route if you do it the traditional way - you'll want it to be fun and not a chore. Not to mention people often use it as a building block for GWAMM, another reason to make sure you enjoy the class.

Jun 06, 2010, 01:50 PM // 13:50	#3
Axeman002 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2008 Profession: A/Mo	i would go for a hard hitting proff with monk for self heal so maybe a necro/monk..monk/necro...as an assassin or waiior ure gonna be first on the foes target list. but tbh any proff with the correct build can get this title these days

Jun 06, 2010, 02:17 PM // 14:17	#4
Eragon Zarroc Atra estern?? ono thelduin Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madness Incarnate Guild: [Duo] Profession: W/P	paragon-imbagon for a party that doesnt die and a hi armor character with shield that stays midline.

Jun 06, 2010, 02:59 PM // 14:59	#7
Darkest Dawn Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio, USA Profession: W/Mo	What about ranger secondary for poison/fire spears and troll unguent plus blind? I'm just thinking about a little more ranged dps with some survivorability w/o becoming mind numbingly boring. I read on the P/W imbagon build as being a defensive powerhouse. I'm just concerned I will simply be a defensive guy and quest real slow. I suppose with the right heroes I could overcome that, but just rolling things around looking for input. thanks for the replies!

Jun 06, 2010, 03:00 PM // 15:00	#8
Lord Dagon Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Inside the Oblivion Gate Guild: The Imperial Guards of Istan[TIGE] Profession: E/Me	id pick ele becasue you can usually kill anything before it kills you(especially w/ monks and staying behind minions).

Jun 06, 2010, 03:31 PM // 15:31	#9
R_Frost Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Profession: Me/	i agree pick a character you will like playing if your going to try and get survivor by playing the game. i have 4 survivors, Ranger, Mesmer, Assassin, Paragon. as said here already, Paragon was easy going full defensive. ranger and mesmer were both pretty easy too. my Assassin was probably the most difficult of the 4. i loaded the sin up with defensive stuff when i played up front and only a handfull of missions i ran crit/barrage just to play it safe.

Jun 06, 2010, 04:34 PM // 16:34	#10
Dzjudz Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: gwpvx.com/user:dzjudz	I did it on two ritualist (one on each account). First one was before the rit update (when spirits still had 3+ sec activation and SoS wasn't uber-powered), and was gained by just playing the game, finishing factions and nightfall, and capturing skills. Second one was a couple of weeks ago by killing Snow Wurms outside Boreal Station with scrolls.

Jun 06, 2010, 05:55 PM // 17:55	#11
tijo Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Montreal Guild: [CDDR] Profession: R/	Did it easily with my ranger in 2008, while doing the title, i stayed away from hard mode for obvious reasons and brought a pet as a meat shield (that can backfire though, when your pet gets killed your skills will recharge). Whatever campaign you start your survivor in, i suggest getting heroes as soon as possible.

Jun 06, 2010, 06:20 PM // 18:20	#12
Darkest Dawn Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio, USA Profession: W/Mo	Well, I went paragon. I do enjoy the class so far. I was going to go with ranger as a secondary. As a solo guy with heroes and henchmen I figure if i lay back and do dps and buffing I should be safe. Am I really giving up that much by not using warrior as a secondary considering my playstyle? I never played or saw played this imbagon build. \thanks

Jun 06, 2010, 07:08 PM // 19:08	#13
Dzjudz Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: gwpvx.com/user:dzjudz	Well the problem with using an imbagon as a survivor is that you pump up the whole party's armor, except your own. This results in enemies targeting you. I wouldn't advise going imbagon.

Jun 06, 2010, 07:17 PM // 19:17	#14
FengShuiDove Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: Trinity of the Ascended [ToA] Profession: A/	Depends on method. 1. Safeway (Wurms outside Boreal Station): probably a Ritualist. Something that requires little input but can farm those baddies quickly and safely. 2. Kilroy: Assassin (or Paragon/A, Warrior/A) for the extra armor and damage from dagger mastery. 3. Just playing through (quests, missions, etc.): Whatever you're most comfortable with. Although I would suggest a mid/backliner. Ranger and Paragon are great choices for reasons listed above. But it can be done on any character, and, as mentioned, if you're prepping a character to be a title hunter, you might as well make it one you enjoy.

Jun 06, 2010, 07:43 PM // 19:43	#15
Swahnee Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Italy Profession: Mo/	I've done it the good old way with a monk and a necro, now i'm attempting it with a war and a ranger. From what i've seen doing it, the most important thing, IMHO, is that you know very well how to play the profession you have chosen. You have to know which builds are most effective (also offensive builds, doing big damage is the first defensive technique), what are the safest positions, which heroes' setup have the best sinergy with your builds, etc.. all these things come from experience, so i would suggest to use a character you already know very well.

Jun 06, 2010, 08:00 PM // 20:00	#16
Coast Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Belgium Guild: Whats Going On [sup] Profession: Mo/	went pretty easy on ranger for me, high armor and blocking stances + ranged dmg

Jun 06, 2010, 09:05 PM // 21:05	#17
Darkest Dawn Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ohio, USA Profession: W/Mo	Thanks for the tips everyone. I made up my mind with ranger as the secondary. So P/R it is. I like how they feel together. I will be reading around here for good builds, best heroes to bring, plus do some experimenting on my own. Thanks again!

Jun 06, 2010, 10:55 PM // 22:55	#18
tijo Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Montreal Guild: [CDDR] Profession: R/	Also check the PvX wiki for builds, their database is probably the one most up to date.

Jun 07, 2010, 12:16 AM // 00:16	#19
byteme! Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: On Earth Profession: W/P	With Kathandrax hammers, Kilroy's Punchout among other things there really isn't a "best" class anymore. Every class can get Survivor with ease.

Jun 07, 2010, 02:11 AM // 02:11	#20
Zebideedee Jungle Guide Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 55?? 57' 0" N / 3?? 12' 0" W Profession: N/Me	I'm gonna have a crack at it with my Monk (186k so far), cos my heroes can use the same builds as my vanq ones etc. it's a piece of cake so far. Probably not the fastest method but, it's just an if I get it (yay), if not, no bigee for me. Just something to do