Best build for presearing - Guild Wars Forums

Sword · Oct 04, 2006, 05:38 AM // 05:38

I want the best build for killing stuff fast in presearing
basically i just want to gather a small amount of money so that i can buy some duplicates of a quest reward item and some red iris flowers
Running skill is almost a necessity , so either ranger or war

any ideas

taffette · Oct 04, 2006, 05:57 AM // 05:57

Afaik you don't get any running skills until post, dodge would be your first in old Ascalon. I don't play warrior but I'm assuming that it's identical. Monks are good for farming the catacombs - twice the damage vs undead. If you're a ranger, ignite arrows isn't bad for spreading the damage, but if you really want to nuke then ele would probably be the best bet.

Just my opinion though

Ole Man Bourbon · Oct 04, 2006, 05:59 AM // 05:59

It's over so fast it doesn't matter. And yeah, no running skills. Maybe something with defense would be good instead.

Age · Oct 04, 2006, 06:40 AM // 06:40

Why running skills it doesn't take that long to cover the whole map and it is about half the size of post.It is easy to farm since there are merchants right outside something I wished that was in post.It depends on what you are and what weapon you choose to use.It is just try something that you want and you can also mix weapons sonce thier is no weapon attribute runes in pre.It also depends on how long you plan on being in pre.

ramma77 · Oct 04, 2006, 10:02 AM // 10:02

ranger monk probably for the catacombs.
troll and orison should keep you healed enough.
add in bane signet.

and you're sorted.

Franco · Oct 04, 2006, 12:03 PM // 12:03

lol i dont see why you would want to farm pre searing but .

I used to solo farm Charr in the northlands with my ME/E, simple backfire and phantasm the monks and necros, and use firestorm and other fire skills for the warriors.

The trick is to stay behind something like a rock or a wall so they cant atack you, because those charr hunters hurt

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Slainster · Oct 04, 2006, 12:08 PM // 12:08

probably wants to buy either the -20 offhand for 55'ers, or crystalline looking skin ^^

Franco · Oct 04, 2006, 12:38 PM // 12:38

lol why buy that, its a quest reward.

and if he wants i ll sell mine :P. My mesmer dont use it anymore.

Painbringer · Oct 04, 2006, 02:10 PM // 14:10

I know you wanted running skills (not sure why in Presearing) but for pure fire power. I killed as many bears as I could agro in presearing with a Monk / Elementalist. AOE spells only Fire Storm / Holy Wrath. Boring but you can level pretty fast for presearing. Works well in the catacombs to.

Trvth Jvstice · Oct 04, 2006, 02:13 PM // 14:13

I've found that the easiest profession to simply run through pre to get a certain weapon or item, (the charr at the gates sword .eg) is the ele. Just put all points into fire. You can raise an Ele to lvl 5 in a few hours and easily beat any quest in pre.

With an ele, you can do the bandit raid quest over and over to farm dyes. The enemies don't run from firestorm in pre

DeanBB · Oct 04, 2006, 05:27 PM // 17:27

I see little point in this, but...

Wa/mo with cyclone axe and Symbol of Wrath?

Sword · Oct 05, 2006, 08:31 AM // 08:31

i want the +5 enchanted sword btw and 250 red iris flowers

ntmdtr3fan · Nov 15, 2006, 10:34 PM // 22:34

Before they updated the monster AI I used a W/Ele to a very good effect. I would argo 2 groups of charr or more. Then hit fire storm while useing healing sig as much as possible. Most groups were dead fairly fast.

Texas Flood · Nov 16, 2006, 01:57 AM // 01:57

Ranger is not good for pre becuase they rely on the weapons for damage

A ele is the best becuase they don't even need a weapon and have more aoe skills

ikepdx · Nov 16, 2006, 02:30 AM // 02:30

I always liked conjure phantasm. Take Gwen with you after finding her flute and she will heal you (there is one profession she doesn't heal, but I don't recall which). Probably a ele/mes would be good for damage. The healing isn't great with a 2 second cast time, but at least there aren't any interrupts afaik. Warrior would be able to take the most beatings and can do good melee, ranger has the pet and ranged damage, monk has best healing and the 0 energy smite, and the necro can create minions.

Good luck with your flowers.

ssddghost · Nov 16, 2006, 03:34 AM // 03:34

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Originally Posted by Trvth Jvstice

I've found that the easiest profession to simply run through pre to get a certain weapon or item, (the charr at the gates sword .eg) is the ele. Just put all points into fire. You can raise an Ele to lvl 5 in a few hours and easily beat any quest in pre.

With an ele, you can do the bandit raid quest over and over to farm dyes. The enemies don't run from firestorm in pre

How do you do a quest more than once? Do you actually get the quest again or just go back and kill the dudes all the time?

TEX Cougar · Nov 16, 2006, 05:49 AM // 05:49

Would it be better to have an E/Mo or a Mo/E? Considering it'll be mostly solo

DeanBB · Nov 16, 2006, 04:08 PM // 16:08

For this it doesn't really matter as there are no runes or hats to boost attributes. Monk primary gives healing boost and elem primary offers bigger energy pool.

Does it really matter, it is pre-sear for pete's sake!

DeanBB · Nov 16, 2006, 04:09 PM // 16:09

For this it doesn't really matter as there are no runes or hats to boost attributes. Monk primary gives healing boost and elem primary offers bigger energy pool.

Does it really matter, it is pre-sear for pete's sake!

Dark Helmet · Nov 16, 2006, 04:17 PM // 16:17

Monk/Elementalist is the best, IMO. Energy storage doesn't really matter, since Glyph takes care of Firestorm, and Divine Favor boosts your heals, which is handier than a higher energy pool.

Oct 04, 2006, 05:38 AM // 05:38	#1
Sword Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2006 Profession: Mo/	Best build for presearing I want the best build for killing stuff fast in presearing basically i just want to gather a small amount of money so that i can buy some duplicates of a quest reward item and some red iris flowers Running skill is almost a necessity , so either ranger or war any ideas

Oct 04, 2006, 05:57 AM // 05:57	#2
taffette Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sunny ol' Manchester Guild: The Trumpet Blowers Profession: R/	Afaik you don't get any running skills until post, dodge would be your first in old Ascalon. I don't play warrior but I'm assuming that it's identical. Monks are good for farming the catacombs - twice the damage vs undead. If you're a ranger, ignite arrows isn't bad for spreading the damage, but if you really want to nuke then ele would probably be the best bet. Just my opinion though

Oct 04, 2006, 05:59 AM // 05:59	#3
Ole Man Bourbon Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta Guild: GONG Profession: W/E	It's over so fast it doesn't matter. And yeah, no running skills. Maybe something with defense would be good instead.

Oct 04, 2006, 06:40 AM // 06:40	#4
Age Hall Hero Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Canada/BC Guild: STG Administrator Profession: Mo/	Why running skills it doesn't take that long to cover the whole map and it is about half the size of post.It is easy to farm since there are merchants right outside something I wished that was in post.It depends on what you are and what weapon you choose to use.It is just try something that you want and you can also mix weapons sonce thier is no weapon attribute runes in pre.It also depends on how long you plan on being in pre.

Oct 04, 2006, 10:02 AM // 10:02	#5
ramma77 Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Shields, England Guild: The Psycho Titans Profession: R/	ranger monk probably for the catacombs. troll and orison should keep you healed enough. add in bane signet. and you're sorted.

Oct 04, 2006, 12:03 PM // 12:03	#6
Franco Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: England Guild: VoB Profession: Me/	lol i dont see why you would want to farm pre searing but . I used to solo farm Charr in the northlands with my ME/E, simple backfire and phantasm the monks and necros, and use firestorm and other fire skills for the warriors. The trick is to stay behind something like a rock or a wall so they cant atack you, because those charr hunters hurt .

Oct 04, 2006, 12:08 PM // 12:08	#7
Slainster Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2006	probably wants to buy either the -20 offhand for 55'ers, or crystalline looking skin ^^

Oct 04, 2006, 12:38 PM // 12:38	#8
Franco Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: England Guild: VoB Profession: Me/	lol why buy that, its a quest reward. and if he wants i ll sell mine :P. My mesmer dont use it anymore.

Oct 04, 2006, 02:10 PM // 14:10	#9
Painbringer Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minnesota Guild: Black Widows of Death Profession: W/Mo	I know you wanted running skills (not sure why in Presearing) but for pure fire power. I killed as many bears as I could agro in presearing with a Monk / Elementalist. AOE spells only Fire Storm / Holy Wrath. Boring but you can level pretty fast for presearing. Works well in the catacombs to.

Oct 04, 2006, 02:13 PM // 14:13	#10
Trvth Jvstice Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2006 Guild: HALE Profession: W/	I've found that the easiest profession to simply run through pre to get a certain weapon or item, (the charr at the gates sword .eg) is the ele. Just put all points into fire. You can raise an Ele to lvl 5 in a few hours and easily beat any quest in pre. With an ele, you can do the bandit raid quest over and over to farm dyes. The enemies don't run from firestorm in pre

Oct 04, 2006, 05:27 PM // 17:27	#11
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	I see little point in this, but... Wa/mo with cyclone axe and Symbol of Wrath?

Oct 05, 2006, 08:31 AM // 08:31	#12
Sword Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2006 Profession: Mo/	i want the +5 enchanted sword btw and 250 red iris flowers

Nov 15, 2006, 10:34 PM // 22:34	#13
ntmdtr3fan Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northen California Guild: Avatars of Faith a Profession: N/E	Before they updated the monster AI I used a W/Ele to a very good effect. I would argo 2 groups of charr or more. Then hit fire storm while useing healing sig as much as possible. Most groups were dead fairly fast.

Nov 16, 2006, 01:57 AM // 01:57	#14
Texas Flood Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: Wiltwangsons legionnaires Profession: W/N	Ranger is not good for pre becuase they rely on the weapons for damage A ele is the best becuase they don't even need a weapon and have more aoe skills

Nov 16, 2006, 02:30 AM // 02:30	#15
ikepdx Academy Page Join Date: Dec 2005	I always liked conjure phantasm. Take Gwen with you after finding her flute and she will heal you (there is one profession she doesn't heal, but I don't recall which). Probably a ele/mes would be good for damage. The healing isn't great with a 2 second cast time, but at least there aren't any interrupts afaik. Warrior would be able to take the most beatings and can do good melee, ranger has the pet and ranged damage, monk has best healing and the 0 energy smite, and the necro can create minions. Good luck with your flowers.

Nov 16, 2006, 05:49 AM // 05:49	#17
TEX Cougar Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: UK Guild: KFDS Profession: W/E	Would it be better to have an E/Mo or a Mo/E? Considering it'll be mostly solo

Nov 16, 2006, 04:08 PM // 16:08	#18
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	For this it doesn't really matter as there are no runes or hats to boost attributes. Monk primary gives healing boost and elem primary offers bigger energy pool. Does it really matter, it is pre-sear for pete's sake!

Nov 16, 2006, 04:09 PM // 16:09	#19
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	For this it doesn't really matter as there are no runes or hats to boost attributes. Monk primary gives healing boost and elem primary offers bigger energy pool. Does it really matter, it is pre-sear for pete's sake!

Nov 16, 2006, 04:17 PM // 16:17	#20
Dark Helmet Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas - United States Guild: Einherjar Legion [EL] Profession: R/Rt	Monk/Elementalist is the best, IMO. Energy storage doesn't really matter, since Glyph takes care of Firestorm, and Divine Favor boosts your heals, which is handier than a higher energy pool.