Frozen Burst: How Does It Work? - Guild Wars Forums

boringbooks · Dec 06, 2005, 04:01 AM // 04:01

Hi guys, I'm a newbie both here and on-game so this would seem like a dumb thing to talk about. It's just this: I'm a level 7 W/E who uses Frozen Burst for mobs and I don't think the spell has an effect.. I see no damage numbers on enemies and I they don't seem to slow down. (Yes, I use this when I mobbed and yes they are adjacent to me). Is there something wrong with what I'm doing?

Thanks for the help

Batou of Nine · Dec 06, 2005, 05:44 AM // 05:44

Many AoE spells have different actual sizes of their affect range. i believe there are about 3 or 4 average area ranges. Some can extend several feet away from the target, others only affect individuals that are nearly touching the target.

In Frozen bursts case that might be the case, try getting moving a bit closer to any monster, just too make sure the skill works at all. if ya see yellow numbers, then it is workin! after use, you could also try moving away to see if they walk slow...

DeanBB · Dec 06, 2005, 06:06 PM // 18:06

I keep a 5-9 no-requirements sword in an alt slot and swap to it and attack to be sure to get in range of "adjacent" spells. Try that out.

I've used FB and it works for me.

leeky baby · Dec 06, 2005, 06:39 PM // 18:39

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Originally Posted by boringbooks

Hi guys, I'm a newbie both here and on-game so this would seem like a dumb thing to talk about. It's just this: I'm a level 7 W/E who uses Frozen Burst for mobs and I don't think the spell has an effect.. I see no damage numbers on enemies and I they don't seem to slow down. (Yes, I use this when I mobbed and yes they are adjacent to me). Is there something wrong with what I'm doing?

Thanks for the help

1.How many attrubutes points in water?
2.What level monsters you fighting?
3.If it has a purple downwards arrow they will be moving 66% slower

boringbooks · Dec 07, 2005, 04:37 AM // 04:37

@DeanBB: I'm using an icy sword, would it have any effect?

@leeky_baby: I got 3 points in Water, Level 4 Grawl..

What animation would be seen when monsters are hit by FB?

DeanBB · Dec 07, 2005, 04:58 PM // 16:58

The sword is just used to get you into "adjacent" range by attacking them and doesn't matter - any melee weapon works.

I don't think there is much to see as far as the effect goes.

boringbooks · Dec 08, 2005, 03:36 AM // 03:36

^^ Actually, that's the problem.. I engage a couple of enemies in melee and when I use FB, I can't seem to see any effect. When enemies are hit by FB, do they turn blue or something?

Murder In China · Dec 08, 2005, 05:13 AM // 05:13

They flash red when they receive damage. Since your so close to the enemy, maybe your camera is a bit too close to the action to view the yellow numbers floating on the enemies' head.

boringbooks · Dec 09, 2005, 04:51 AM // 04:51

*slaps head*

FB is working, my eyes are not.. hehe. Your descriptions are right on the money.

Dec 06, 2005, 04:01 AM // 04:01	#1
boringbooks Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: W/E	Frozen Burst: How Does It Work? Hi guys, I'm a newbie both here and on-game so this would seem like a dumb thing to talk about. It's just this: I'm a level 7 W/E who uses Frozen Burst for mobs and I don't think the spell has an effect.. I see no damage numbers on enemies and I they don't seem to slow down. (Yes, I use this when I mobbed and yes they are adjacent to me). Is there something wrong with what I'm doing? Thanks for the help

Dec 06, 2005, 05:44 AM // 05:44	#2
Batou of Nine Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: California, USA Guild: Angel Sharks [AS] (RiP [KaiZ] T__T") Profession: Mo/E	Many AoE spells have different actual sizes of their affect range. i believe there are about 3 or 4 average area ranges. Some can extend several feet away from the target, others only affect individuals that are nearly touching the target. In Frozen bursts case that might be the case, try getting moving a bit closer to any monster, just too make sure the skill works at all. if ya see yellow numbers, then it is workin! after use, you could also try moving away to see if they walk slow...

Dec 06, 2005, 06:06 PM // 18:06	#3
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	I keep a 5-9 no-requirements sword in an alt slot and swap to it and attack to be sure to get in range of "adjacent" spells. Try that out. I've used FB and it works for me.

Dec 07, 2005, 04:37 AM // 04:37	#5
boringbooks Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: W/E	@DeanBB: I'm using an icy sword, would it have any effect? @leeky_baby: I got 3 points in Water, Level 4 Grawl.. What animation would be seen when monsters are hit by FB?

Dec 07, 2005, 04:58 PM // 16:58	#6
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	The sword is just used to get you into "adjacent" range by attacking them and doesn't matter - any melee weapon works. I don't think there is much to see as far as the effect goes.

Dec 08, 2005, 03:36 AM // 03:36	#7
boringbooks Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: W/E	^^ Actually, that's the problem.. I engage a couple of enemies in melee and when I use FB, I can't seem to see any effect. When enemies are hit by FB, do they turn blue or something?

Dec 08, 2005, 05:13 AM // 05:13	#8
Murder In China Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: /B/Chan Guild: Looking for one Profession: W/	They flash red when they receive damage. Since your so close to the enemy, maybe your camera is a bit too close to the action to view the yellow numbers floating on the enemies' head.

Dec 09, 2005, 04:51 AM // 04:51	#9
boringbooks Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: W/E	slaps head FB is working, my eyes are not.. hehe. Your descriptions are right on the money.