Curse

Lord Natural · Apr 27, 2007, 05:05 PM // 17:05

I've noticed that the drops have been really lacking in normal smite runs since the update. Not much ecto, sour grapes in the chests, less gold dropping, etc. Been using W/Rt. Tried HM and got owned quickly, needless to say. Just can't outrun the bladed with their boosted speed. Can any of the solo builds (or even 2 man) adapt to HM? If so, are the smite run drops any better?

Kas · Apr 27, 2007, 05:31 PM // 17:31

55 hp + Famine Duo should work in Hardmode. Maybe with some slight variations to keep SB up longer but it should work even better than in normal mode.

RhanoctJocosa · Apr 28, 2007, 09:47 AM // 09:47

Smiter and Spirit Bond dual monk team is the most efficient in hard mode uw. 1) You earn a skill on the tank because Elemental Resistance is no longer needed (I.e take SV/AV to speed up smites)
2) The monsters attack faster which kills them faster.
3) Easy run with a small chance of failure, since you always have a rebirth.

From what I've noticed, the drops are far better than they used to be in terms of gold weapons, keys, ectos, rubies, etc. but less in gp, white weapons - which is good.

sheepush · Apr 28, 2007, 11:06 AM // 11:06

Mo/N Spoil Victor works wonders and gg ecto drops