Curse

osiB · Mar 03, 2006, 09:10 PM // 21:10

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osiB, the first quest (the one where you find the 3 monuments) gives you the cesta, it isn't listed as -50 in the rewards window as that does not show all the mods of the items you will receive.

That's odd, the first quest I got was "Counting of the Fallens" and not the one where I find 3 monuments. He doesn't offer me the quest where I have to find the 3 monuments.

Sentao Nugra · Mar 03, 2006, 09:48 PM // 21:48

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Originally Posted by Avarre

Sentao, what's with the completely random post?

I never said anywhere in this thread that this was a fully original or impressive build. I did, however, state that it was a build meant to complete a smiterun, and it can go beyond that to completing unwanted guests.

I never posted it for pride, I posted it because it's an easy build, an easy run, and could profit people perhaps.

In any case, if I look past the somewhat offending tone of your post..

I'm sorry that it came off as offensive, it wasn't meant to be. I know how you and you SMS buddies have come up with tons of builds for farming, and would like to see a long lasting one made w/o the 55 hp setup for a mesmer. Once again, sorry if I came off as offensive, I meant it as a challenge to create a build that would be away from the normal (55) and still work very efficiently.

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Killing aatxes without 55 monk setup is pretty simple, using an empathy/signet of midnight arrangement.

[...] Cut out to make post not take up a full page.

Not to say I won't put thought into it, however.

That is all very viable information in creating the build, and I would like to chat with you about what it would take to pull it off. My friend and I took a Me/W and his N/Mo (to make things quicker and more efficient) and got through to the smites, where stupid mistakes were our problem. Contact me ingame if you want to discuss a build or formulation thereof that can do this. Once again (third time?) I'm sorry if I offended you, it did not mean to be that way.

A Leprechaun · Mar 06, 2006, 05:23 PM // 17:23

Illusionary Weaponry {E}
Sympathetic Visage
Mending
Essence Bond
Balthazar's Spirit <------ ( Smiting skill)
Healing breeze
Power Drain
Protective Spirit

5 + 3 Fast casting
12 + 3 + 1 Illusion
2 + 3 Inspiration
9 Healing Prayers (+7 breeze, +3 mending)
8 Protection Prayers (15s spirit)

^
( no smiting!?!? )

Vhayr · Mar 06, 2006, 06:56 PM // 18:56

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Originally Posted by A Leprechaun

Illusionary Weaponry {E}
Sympathetic Visage
Mending
Essence Bond
Balthazar's Spirit <------ ( Smiting skill)
Healing breeze
Power Drain
Protective Spirit

5 + 3 Fast casting
12 + 3 + 1 Illusion
2 + 3 Inspiration
9 Healing Prayers (+7 breeze, +3 mending)
8 Protection Prayers (15s spirit)

^
( no smiting!?!? )

You don't need points in Smiting for Balthazar's Spirit to work, as you still gain 1 energy per hit, no matter how many points you put into Smiting.

Great thread by the way

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Avarre · Mar 07, 2006, 11:18 AM // 11:18

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Originally Posted by Sentao Nugra

I'm sorry that it came off as offensive, it wasn't meant to be. I know how you and you SMS buddies have come up with tons of builds for farming, and would like to see a long lasting one made w/o the 55 hp setup for a mesmer. Once again, sorry if I came off as offensive, I meant it as a challenge to create a build that would be away from the normal (55) and still work very efficiently.

Out of point, but I cleared the first aatxes using a Me/W riposte-stance build. Aparrently there were allegations that Racthoh's build was 'hard' and I couldn't do it. Try it with 60 armor, warriorfreaks

Ok so I was bored. If I ever kill smites (not even physically possible with 60AL and zealots fire imo) I'll put up some more info..

SmokeN · Mar 07, 2006, 11:51 AM // 11:51

WoW mate grate build.
just finished today to build my mesmer.
went in 2 globs at aaxte part and then died near the smite crawlers sters :P
(at the last aaxte group)

lyroth.grimstone · Mar 07, 2006, 01:41 PM // 13:41

Nice video Avarre. I was bored the last time and i tried solo mesmer in UW. After couple of fails i got hang of it and now i can own UW alone

. Sympathetic Visage helps a lot with my build. Didnt check all posts if someone else used it.

Ammm and i really like the music in video. What band is it?

Avarre · Mar 07, 2006, 02:04 PM // 14:04

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Originally Posted by lyroth.grimstone

Nice video Avarre. I was bored the last time and i tried solo mesmer in UW. After couple of fails i got hang of it and now i can own UW alone

. Sympathetic Visage helps a lot with my build. Didnt check all posts if someone else used it.

Ammm and i really like the music in video. What band is it?

Well if you checked the big post at the start, you'd notice I use SV and the reason the vid has resolve is I was still testing stuff at that time. The actual skill list I put up has SV

*bish*

Song is :Sonata Arctica - I Want Out

Mr Ownager · Mar 08, 2006, 06:34 PM // 18:34

Really informative thread Avarre, thanks. That aside I have a question. I've been working on my own 55 mesmer, (which is hard because I can't play much

), But I've heard that there was a supposed UW nerf is this true?

Sab · Mar 09, 2006, 12:47 AM // 00:47

I'm not sure if this has been mentioned but here's an easy IW build for Elemental Titans:

Illusionary Weaponry
Protective Spirit
Healing Breeze
Vigorous Spirit
Mantra of Resolve
Essence Bond
Balthazar's Spirit
Mending

You can tank just about any number of Titans and Maelstroms with Vigorous Spirit/Healing Breeze. No secret really, just maintain PS, HB and VS and slash away.

Wild Growths aren't too bad, just make sure you don't take them on alone as they don't hit often enough to maintain a constant HB (which you need to counter poison). And though it's possible to kill Rotting Titans, it's best to avoid them with this build...unless you're up for a real challenge.

Avarre · Mar 09, 2006, 12:51 PM // 12:51

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Originally Posted by Mr Ownager

Really informative thread Avarre, thanks. That aside I have a question. I've been working on my own 55 mesmer, (which is hard because I can't play much

), But I've heard that there was a supposed UW nerf is this true?

I haven't noticed anything, but then again the last time I went into UW I was trying to afk and kill at the same time. So I didn't exactly get as far as normal

Thanks for the information LuxA, I think some ideas for the build have been posted but yours seems more solid. Only concern I have is the massive energy loss from resolve after the update, although if you're taking multiple titans and killing waterborn first it might not be crippling..

Mr Ownager · Mar 09, 2006, 09:28 PM // 21:28

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Originally Posted by Avarre

I haven't noticed anything, but then again the last time I went into UW I was trying to afk and kill at the same time. So I didn't exactly get as far as normal

Thanks. I wanted to know if I had wasted my time making this.

But I guess not. Excellent, money for the win!

Mouse at Large · Mar 10, 2006, 11:15 PM // 23:15

Just tried this out on Hydras, and once you get the hang of using the numerical keys (I'm a point'n'click kinda guy) it's real fun

I'm only at 185 points and it's well doable.

The only problem I've come across is that last annoying Hydra in a group that doesn't return enough energy to allow the immediate recasting of HB and PS - result = death

, but I'm sure that's just a timing thing on my part.

Thx again for the fun build. Btw, has the 15% DP on a 55hp build always resulted in the life bar being reduced to 1 on revival at a shrine??

Avarre · Mar 10, 2006, 11:22 PM // 23:22

Yes, it has. DP reduces base (480) life, so your runes send you to -17 life (and removing your focus returns you to 33).

You don't need HB versus a solo hydra, so just cast PS. If needed, switch to a staff, cast, switch back and kill it quickly.

Dr Ripley · Mar 10, 2006, 11:40 PM // 23:40

I use something close to this build for hydras as well.

Mouse - since Illusion is so high, you can replace SV with Conjure Phantasm instead (hydras aren't using adrenaline based skills anyways). Conjure + IW usually wipes out hydras fairly quickly. Also, putting more points into protection instead of healing will keep protective spirit going longer, giving you more time (and thus more energy) to spam healing breeze. You'll still have enough pips in breeze+mending to stay alive just fine. You should be able to take on 6+ hydras at once as long as you pay attention to who casts meteor first and last...

Mouse at Large · Mar 10, 2006, 11:56 PM // 23:56

Thx for the advice all. That was my first attempt at this build and so I am sure the occasional death was just the result of a) not paying attention whilst being amazed at the inneffectual attempts of 6 hydras to smack me down b) lack of manual dexterity c) all round incompetence.........................

........or any combination of the above

NinjaKai · Mar 11, 2006, 12:01 AM // 00:01

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Originally Posted by Mouse at Large

Thx for the advice all. That was my first attempt at this build and so I am sure the occasional death was just the result of a) not paying attention whilst being amazed at the inneffectual attempts of 6 hydras to smack me down b) lack of manual dexterity c) all round incompetence.........................

........or any combination of the above

Practice makes perfect. Perhaps taking on such a large number of enemies that can't turn you into falay of mesmer wasn't a good idea.

Mouse at Large · Mar 11, 2006, 12:05 AM // 00:05

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Originally Posted by Avarre

Yes, it has. DP reduces base (480) life, so your runes send you to -22 life (and removing your focus returns you to 33).

You don't need HB versus a solo hydra, so just cast PS. If needed, switch to a staff, cast, switch back and kill it quickly.

So, in theory, you could carry on by swapping out an item for one runed with major or superior vigor? Obviously there would be a penalty in terms of energy and a stat, but is it doable?

NinjaKai · Mar 11, 2006, 12:05 AM // 00:05

Avarre I can only say thanks for this build. It's given me an idea how to modify it to make farming ice imps easier. You know how to make a flexible build.

Avarre · Mar 11, 2006, 06:46 AM // 06:46

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Originally Posted by Mouse at Large

So, in theory, you could carry on by swapping out an item for one runed with major or superior vigor? Obviously there would be a penalty in terms of energy and a stat, but is it doable?

With 15% dp -> remove focus -> 33hp
With 30% dp -> remove focus and one super rune -> 36hp
With 45% dp -> remove focus and two super runes -> eh 39 hp I'd suppose.

And so on