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sean520 · Oct 26, 2008, 02:04 AM // 02:04

hey guys, what kind of builds do you use to farm raptors in HM? ive been using the any/e one on wiki, but its not too good. does anyone else have a good raptor farming build that they would like to share? :P

Thanks!!

Nightow · Oct 26, 2008, 02:35 AM // 02:35

Looking for just solo farming builds or do you not mind using a duo setup?

sean520 · Oct 26, 2008, 02:48 AM // 02:48

i would like a solo build, but if you have a dual build that would like to share thatd be great too :P

Nightow · Oct 26, 2008, 03:13 AM // 03:13

Well, the only solo build that I know of is a Rt/Me build using several PvE skills.

Here's the template code: OAWiMwhMtEYxEBYCQ8sWyKSKC

And one thing to keep in mind is that this CAN NOT solo the boss group but it can solo the other groups in the cave. Total kill count will be 24 raptors so you will be 1 shy of any bonuses. More info on this build is at http://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Build:Rt...eful_Raptor_HM

The duo build I used to run before I got my sin there was an alternative version of the 600Rt setup. my build was something like...

Protective Spirit, Spirit Bond, Shield of Absorption, Vengeful Was Khanhei, Mindbender, Essence Bond, Vital Blessing and Life Attunement.

The Monk's bar was something like...

Blessed Signet, Signet of Devotion, Shield of Judgment, Holy Wrath, Retribution, Balthazar's Spirit, Blessed Aura and Rebirth (Or Purge Signet).

When you load, put your bonds up, grab the blessing and then get ready to take on the very first patrol of raptors that comes near the res shrine. Right before aggroing, precast PS, SB and have the monk cast SoJ on you and then back wayyy up. Charge in and let the raptors hit you once. From here on out, you must time your spells because they can still interrupt you. If you're not careful, they can interrupt something vital like PS or SB.

SoJ will wear off before they are all killed but with all the damage you and your enchants are causing, they'll be close enough by then.

After that very first mob, make your way into the cave with the monk in tow. (Watch out for the angorodons!) Repeat the process inside the cave 1 mob at a time. Watch the patrol patterns and try not to aggro more than a single mob at a time. Once you cleared out most of the mobs, you should be able to take on the broodmother's horde. If you really want to press your luck, try taking on some of the other raptor mobs outside of the dungeon. You can even try taking on the Ferothrax mobs if you want to. (They won't knock down from SoJ but will still take the added damage)

Hope I explained it well enough for you, lol.

Luminarus · Oct 26, 2008, 05:52 AM // 05:52

I havent tried with a rit, but maybe VWK with sliver weapon, and other earth tanking skills.

Frozen Was Tara · Oct 26, 2008, 03:56 PM // 15:56

I run about the same as the one on PvX wiki mentioned above.

But I just farm when special weekend items are dropped, so I do it in NM.
In NM you can drop arcane echo, I use You're All Weaklings instead of LoD to weaken the boss, this way u can kill the nestlings in his group, loot up and resign before before he kills you.

Nightow · Oct 26, 2008, 09:19 PM // 21:19

Oh yeah, almost forgot. I use the duo build in HM.

street peddler · Oct 26, 2008, 11:08 PM // 23:08

i use 330 rit in hard mode, it works but theres a high risk of being interrupted. you can try to use the asuran skill air of superiority and hope it recharges your skills, otherwise you have to just time your skills right.

you can also use mindbender.