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Twilno · Jun 28, 2010, 07:31 PM // 19:31

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Originally Posted by system.fan

Canthan Chestruns like Xaquang Skyway & Pongmei Valley usually are worth at least a try!

Selling items unid 7=5k and selling elite tomes will give you back the money for lockpicks ALWAYS!!!... and if you get some good drops you will even earn money. (For example... sell all common req10+ items, ident all r8/9 and any req rare skins).

Sometimes you might lose a few k, sometimes you'll get a few more k....
But It's alway +-0 if you do many runs....

I thought Canthan chests weren't "high end". Do you normally run those in HM? I tried doing that and I just ended up burning through picks without much reward. I am sure if you have a ton of picks it might balance out, but if he is just starting out then maybe running lux chests in NM might be better. Fewer golds and no elite tomes, but you can find some decent stuff.

system.fan · Jun 29, 2010, 10:51 AM // 10:51

I said canthan Chestruns not canthan chests............

Twilno · Jun 29, 2010, 11:58 AM // 11:58

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Originally Posted by system.fan

I said canthan Chestruns not canthan chests............

Oh, sorry. I misread that. I still prefer the Boreas run you posted a few pages back on NM. Gold drop rate is like 30-40% and I have found a lot of rit runes, which seem to be selling for a nice bit of gold at the rune merchs. It doesn't quite balance out the cost of the run, but its quick and easy and the chance for rarer skins is a plus. I definitely prefer it over running in other areas in HM.

vidal · Jul 19, 2010, 04:27 AM // 04:27

The best low-level chest run that I'm finding is to run from Yak's Bend to Borlis Pass. I am finding one or two chests on each run, and they don't seem to run out, as they do in Sunqua Vale and Ascalon Foothills. After one or two runs in those places, the chests stop spawning.

If you go from Yak's Bend to Borlis Pass, sometimes there aren't any chests, for some reason.

system.fan · Jul 19, 2010, 11:31 AM // 11:31

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Originally Posted by vidal

After one or two runs in those places, the chests stop spawning.

no they don't...

There is always the same amount of chests in one area.
they just spawn on different locations....
if the chest you're lookin' for isnt there it has just spawned somewhere else in the area and after 1 or a few runs it'll be there again dude...

vidal · Jul 19, 2010, 02:07 PM // 14:07

If the chests are spawning somewhere else, that kind of makes it an unsuccessful run, so even if you're right, it's a loss of time. Besides, there's no need for you to defend it. It's not "your run".

system.fan · Jul 19, 2010, 04:31 PM // 16:31

I dont defend any run lol....
I only corrected your sentence cause its just completely false dude

....

Also the Run @ Shing Yea is one of the faster one's.... or at least as fast as those in tyria.
Even if there isnt a chest in every run... it still takes less than 1minute. so it's not a big loss if the chest isnt there in 1 of like 5 runs...
most tyrian lucky only runs are like 3min+...

btw @ MetalBarb:
reached 20k chests a few weeks ago too

Tenebrae · Jul 19, 2010, 06:21 PM // 18:21

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Originally Posted by system.fan

most tyrian lucky only runs are like 3min+...

False. Sardelac is 1-2min , Ascalon Foothills is 30sec-1min.

chowmein69 · Jul 22, 2010, 01:38 AM // 01:38

for boreal station chest runs is it better to go to the avalanches to see if there is chest there or just restart after the first 1-2 chest? sometimes there are no chests at avalanches

tuna-fish_sushi · Jul 22, 2010, 02:35 AM // 02:35

I've been chest running outside leviathan pits, I really like most of the skins that can drop (Outcast staff/shield, jellyfish wand, jade wand/staff/sword, embossed aegis, emblazoned aegis, katanas, dadao swords, oni blade/daggers, etc) Always 3-5 chests a run, however the purple drop rate is horrendous, but my for some reason my retainage rate there is amazing. After, 50 lockpicks I had a record of 11 chests with 1 key(@56% retainage), and another key that opened 8.

system.fan · Jul 22, 2010, 07:53 AM // 07:53

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Originally Posted by Tenebrae

False. Sardelac is 1-2min , Ascalon Foothills is 30sec-1min.

i said most not all..........

@_december: only run to first chest you see.... or resign if there is no chest near worms or those rangers.

ACWhammy · Jul 22, 2010, 10:09 PM // 22:09

Hey all, I've skimmed through the most of the pages of this thread and have tried out some of the runs.

I'm a Ranger looking for an HM chest run in NF or EotN that yields about 30 or more chests per hour with decent drops.

I understand that Boreal and Fronis is fastest way to go, but I'm looking to break up the monotony and get more interesting drops.

I tried Mirror Of Lyss but energy denial gets me, also tried Poisoned Outcrops but the snare Hexes get me. Keep in mind I'm doing HM (want Unlucky title first)

Xaquang Skyway was my most succesful, but I'd prefer inscribable drops.

I'm currently running this build:

Dwarven Stability
Dash
Escape
I Am Unstoppable
Feigned Neutrality
Shadow Sanctuary
Heart of Shadow
Antidote Signet

Thanks all for your input

AC

Twilno · Jul 23, 2010, 03:38 AM // 03:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACWhammy

Hey all, I've skimmed through the most of the pages of this thread and have tried out some of the runs.

I'm a Ranger looking for an HM chest run in NF or EotN that yields about 30 or more chests per hour with decent drops.

I understand that Boreal and Fronis is fastest way to go, but I'm looking to break up the monotony and get more interesting drops.

I tried Mirror Of Lyss but energy denial gets me, also tried Poisoned Outcrops but the snare Hexes get me. Keep in mind I'm doing HM (want Unlucky title first)

Xaquang Skyway was my most succesful, but I'd prefer inscribable drops.

I'm currently running this build:

Dwarven Stability
Dash
Escape
I Am Unstoppable
Feigned Neutrality
Shadow Sanctuary
Heart of Shadow
Antidote Signet

Thanks all for your input

AC

I know that this build can run Poisoned Outcrop in NM (never bothered to try in HM). I usually only run up to the large open area right after the bridge, since all of the chests that spawn after that area are harder to get and spaced very far apart, which can slow down the run. That usually netted me between 1-3 chests in 1-2 minutes, although you will occasionally get a run with no chests. Lots of inscribables, but nothing great in terms of rare skins. I know system.fan posted some good runs a few pages back, but they would only get you uninscribables.

I was under the impression that if you just did all NM chest, you would complete Unlucky by the time you got Grandmaster (see bottom table), so I never bothered to run HM. I figured the extra gold drops and quicker unlucky title weren't worth the cost.

EDIT:

Just looked at your build, I assume you are running A/*. You might be able to drop HoS, AntSig, and IAU and you can swap Hexbreaker, Inspired and Reveal Hex into those slots to deal with snares in the Outcrops. The only conditions you will deal with are burning from Djinn and maybe deep wound, which isn't to bad. Knockdown can be an issue with the Mesas, and SoJ from the Acolytes, but it is not to bad on NM (again I am not sure about HM).

system.fan · Jul 23, 2010, 11:43 AM // 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twilno

Just looked at your build, I assume you are running A/*.

you should maybe read his whole post.... he's a Ranger....

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACWhammy

I tried Mirror Of Lyss but energy denial gets me

thats because your build is baaad =)

try this one... works nearly everywhere:

Attributes:
Shadow Arts: 12
Deadly Arts: 12
Anything you want:3

Shadow Form
Shroud of Distress
Dwarven Stability
Dash
Dark Escape
I am unstoppable (ag. knockdown & cripple... )
Death's Charge (for heal and faster movement)
Feigned Neutrality (use it when SF runs out in a big caster group, or if pressure is to strong from martial foes)

I know its all Sin skills.... but it works better than most ranger skills, believe me ;-)

also you could exchangen "I am unstoppable!" for "Deadly Paradox" to keep up SF longer/forever in area's with very strong caster foe's.... but energy managment isnt easy then.

Also you should also run with 3 Any/paragon hero's that have:
"Incoming!" (fast movement & heal... so you won't need your run skills a lot)
"Fall Back!" (fast movement & heal... so you won't need your run skills a lot)
"Can't Touch this!" (against skills like vamp bite, vamp touch, shock)
+ of course 4 Henchman.... I usually take 2Monks, 2 Warriors... but anything else works too.

Aaaaaand also you should have a weapon with +5 Energy +20% ench:
for example:

2handed staff modded: inscr 5^50, Staffhead +5Energy Staffwrapping 20%ench.
Axe or Sword: modded +5energy +20ench... + A shield +30 or +45ench / +10vs anything or -2ench

With that build you can eaaaaasily run in Mirror of Lyss when you got used to the build. it won't take long =)

.................................................. .
Also I'll post you some other run in EotN in a few minutes =)
need to make screenshots of run and so on....

Ok here you go....

1. Run = In Cathedral of Flames. (you will find 1-2 chest on the run. takes ~1:30min)

2. Run = In Grothmar. (you will find 1 chest at the end of the run. takes ~1minute. i had a chest there in ~9/10 runs)...

3. the builds i posted above....

/Edit: I'd do both runs in HM ofc.... NM eotn drops are usually crap =)

Good Luck & Have Fun...
Maybe ill post some other runs later but i dont have a lot time atm.

snodaard · Jul 23, 2010, 05:44 PM // 17:44

and what drops can we expect

any nice ones?

system.fan · Jul 23, 2010, 06:27 PM // 18:27

Hmmm... i personally don't run a lot in Eotn/Elona cause i dont like inscribable items.

But here are some things i got from those runs:
- Darkwing Defender
- Draconic Spear
- Serrated / Ornate Spears
- Lots of Runes (Charr Armor)
- Dragon Spire Staff
- Sephis Axe (pretty often)
- Oaken Aegis
- Crude Shield
- Enameled Shield (only got 2 or 3 so far...)
- Eotn Common Skins...
- Elite Tomes / Upgrades ofc

But well... most skins from Eotn are pretty bad (or at least not worth a lot).... expect some end chest drops ofc ;-)
So you can't expect too much from those runs...
Only posted cause he wanted some runs in eotn =)

like I said like 100 times before here....
IMO canthan runs > any others (expect some tyrian runs like fire ring, or DoA run for eternals/ghostly staves in elona)

Mia Clemons · Jul 23, 2010, 06:59 PM // 18:59

I dont have a screenshot on this computer but i use my 55 monk to farm outside Senji's Corner in Nahpui Quarter (Explorable Area) in HM. Just use a regular 55 tank. Mo/D is best seeing as there isnt any enchantment removal.

Skills:
-Prot Spirit
-Mystic Regen
-Shield of Absorption
-Shielding Hands
-Balthazar's Spirit
-I Am Unstoppable (optional) or take a speed skill like Drunken Master if more experienced
-Life Sheath (Optional but recommended for condition removal)
-Blessed Aura

Weapon Set: Normal 55 set--> sword/axe/spear enchanting and -50hp grim cesta.

Typical Drops: Celestrial Weapons, lots of gold armors, etc.
Typical Chest count: 2-4
Time per run: 3-4 minutes depending on how experienced with 55hp.

Route: Start from Senji's Corner and head southeast. follow the left side until you see Am Fah. Chests are randomly placed in the area but most are in the watery parts where the larger mobs are. After circling around the lower part, go to the Shenzun Tunnels exit and rezone/repeat from there.

Note: Am Fah Marksmen have Spike Trap, do not stand next to them. This area has heavy condition degen so Life Sheath is recommended for new chest runners.
P.S. do not try to get any chests near Jade Brotherhood, the mesmers have interupts and ele's have Knock-down.

Usage: Typical 55 usage, make sure to have either SoA or Shielding hands up if you aggro more then 3 or 4 Am Fah assassins/necros. The health regen wont counter the condition degen completely.

Good luck

system.fan · Jul 24, 2010, 09:17 AM // 09:17

why do you post a 55hp farming build in chestrunners thread dude? thats kinda senseless.....

ALSO... Napui Quarter (explorable) is a rly big area with always 5 chests....
The place where you farm (Am fah) is only a little part of the map.... (with usually 1-2 chests)...
The drops are pretty good (cantha skins like jitte, shinobi, katana are possible) but it takes too long as normal chestrun and because the area is too big the chests dont always spawn near the am fah....
i personally wouldnt recommend that run =)

greetz

ACWhammy · Jul 27, 2010, 12:22 PM // 12:22

Thanks system for the new build, I can actually make it through Mirror of Lyss; the run is okay IMO.

I tried the CoF run and I believe it is the fastest run. Faster than Fronis and Boreal. It's true - it only take 1-1:30 and it yields 2 chests 50% of the time. I timed myself for a half hour and got 30 chests.

Also, I tried getting chests in FoW, I was running down there for literally 5 minutes or more and I didnt see 1 chest to open. Was I doing something wrong?

AC

system.fan · Jul 27, 2010, 12:31 PM // 12:31

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Originally Posted by ACWhammy

I tried the CoF run and I believe it is the fastest run. Faster than Fronis and Boreal. It's true - it only take 1-1:30 and it yields 2 chests 50% of the time. I timed myself for a half hour and got 30 chests.

Glad to hear that it works good

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACWhammy

Also, I tried getting chests in FoW, I was running down there for literally 5 minutes or more and I didnt see 1 chest to open. Was I doing something wrong?

Hmm many chests in fow only spawn while quests are active or when enemies spawn near them....
FoW Chestruns are a waste of time and money imo....

Take to long and drops aren't good too... best drops are chaos axes / shadow shields. and chance to get a good one is pretty low too

cheers