Skills that go well with Hundred Blades? - Guild Wars Forums

Lishy · May 21, 2009, 07:37 PM // 19:37

I'm interested in an HB build. But what are some good skills to consider taking along when you use HB?

Also, does Strength of Honor stack with Hundred Blades dmg?

What kind of things should I run on heroes?

Hanging Man · May 21, 2009, 07:47 PM // 19:47

for HB build i'd bring ebon battle standard of wisdom for halve recharge
and GoLe + Heal party is fantastic

Soh only stacks with the damage you do from the attack not from the addition damage you get from 100b

For heroes I'd run the classic Mark of pain or Barbs on the enemy and run in swinging with 100b
sit back and watch the yellow numbers until their all dead

subarucar · May 21, 2009, 08:06 PM // 20:06

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Originally Posted by Hanging Man

and GoLe + Heal party is fantastic

Um, What? I agree with you, apart from the fact the we are talking about warriors here.

As Hanging Man said, SoH will only stack with your attack damage, but the additional damage is great, put it on a heroes bar rather that your own.

You could put a conjure spell on your bar for a damage boost. You will also want an IAS, throw in the usualy sever/gash for deap wound. Sun and Moon Slash also works well with HB as it will trigger the damage twice.

Barbs and Mark of Pain on a hero also work well with HB.

Gift3d · May 21, 2009, 08:20 PM // 20:20

[conjure frost][hundred blades][body blow][sun and moon slash][protector's strike]

is freaking deadly

/e yeah i haven't played gw in a few weeks, knew someone would hop on my nuts in seconds for that one.

Picuso · May 21, 2009, 08:22 PM // 20:22

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Originally Posted by Gift3d

[conjure frost][hundred blades][dismember][agonizing chop][protector's strike]

Water Magic + Sword + Axe + Strength?

Ontopic: if you want to use HB, take Whirlwind attack. Take Mark of Pain in one of your heroes, and you're set.

lewis91 · May 21, 2009, 08:29 PM // 20:29

sun + moon slash, hundred blades, sunspear skill for wars, and necros with mark of pain.

Hanging Man · May 21, 2009, 08:32 PM // 20:32

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Originally Posted by subarucar

Um, What? I agree with you, apart from the fact the we are talking about warriors here.

Oh my bad thought he meant healer's boon
i play my monk waaaayy too much

Sword Hammer Axe · May 21, 2009, 08:52 PM // 20:52

For simple builds: IAS, quick attack skills like Savage Slash, Sun and Moon Slash, Whirlwind attack for your own character.

For the more complex you should consider skills outside the warrior class such as Barbs, Mark of Pain, Conjure skills. Maybe even consider a slowdown skill to prevent enemies from annoyingly run around, like grasping earth. Also that + damage Ebon Vanguard Ward should work well with it too.

However generally the skill requires all enemies to be around you in melee attack distance. If you can pull that off you have a deadly skill.

HawkofStorms · May 21, 2009, 08:56 PM // 20:56

Just to reemphise, definately have a necro run mark of pain. All the hits from HB are all dealing phyiscal damage (ie slashing damage), so you can get repeated hits off mark of pain while using HBs, especially if you just AoE skills like whirlwind attack with it.

Jam Jar · May 21, 2009, 10:05 PM // 22:05

For a PvP build, definately take sword skills to get the damage boost out of the new buffed Hundred Blades.

Sever Artery
Gash
Optional(*1)
Optional(*2)
Hundred Blades
Frenzy
Rush
Resurrection Signet

*1: Body Blow, Sun and Moon Slash, Galrath, Final Thrust, Standing Slash
*2: Savage Slash, Distracting Strike, Distracting Blow, Bull Strike, Conjure Flame/Lightning/Frost, Lion's Comfort, Healing Signet

The best combination would probably be Sun and Moon Slash and a conjure so as to take advantage of the stacking damage combined with Hundred Blades. I have not actually tried out HBlades myself, but with the new buff Hundred Blades is definately much more viable.

Trytan · May 21, 2009, 11:00 PM // 23:00

If using Hundred Blades, Whirlwind Attack and Sun & Moon Slash are your best friends. The key to using an HB build is to get in the right position when attacking a clump of enemies and trying to draw as much aggro of the hop as possible. If you aren't seeing lots of yellow numbers then you aren't doing it properly. Enraging Charge and Flail are great skills to run in with and start piling on some damage. You may also want to consider bringing Splinter Weapon on at least one of your heroes as it will cause even more AoE damage. And like others said Necro heroes are a great compliment with skills like Barbs and Mark of Pain.

My warrior almost always uses a Hundred Blades build as I find it's a blast to play. I tweak my bar depending on the area but my bar usually has these skills.

Lion's Comfort, Hundred Blades, Enraging Charge, Flail, Savage Slash, Sun & Moon Slash, Whirlwind Attack.

With the recent changes to Trytophan Signet I'm also interested in toying around with it to see how well it will work as a snare to keep enemies clumped together when first rushing in...just need to unlock it first..

Lishy · May 21, 2009, 11:08 PM // 23:08

Since SoH does not work, why would someone take a conjure then?
I thought they don't affect the aoe damage?

I have a Fiery Dragon Sword I'd be more than happy to use in a Conjure Fire build though. But it'd be pointless since Zealous/Vampiric Swapsets are way better if it doesn't stack with AoE damage. Which is what I want to aim to do. To increase AoE damage.

Also, I was thinking of perhaps trying out a 2 necro/1 rit hero combination that consists of 1 Splinter Weapon Support (Rit), 1 N/Rt Healer, and 1 MM that gives up a bit of soul reaping for curses to have more Mark of Pain.
Do you think this would be a good idea?
Also, what about Orders dervishes? Does Order of Pain stack with HB, as well as Dark Fury?

Trytan · May 21, 2009, 11:22 PM // 23:22

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Originally Posted by Kain Fz

Also, I was thinking of perhaps trying out a 2 necro/1 rit hero combination that consists of 1 Splinter Weapon Support (Rit), 1 N/Rt Healer, and 1 MM that gives up a bit of soul reaping for curses to have more Mark of Pain.
Do you think this would be a good idea?

This would work but if you have 3 necro heroes available you can run an SS N/Rt with barbs, mark of pain and splinter weapon rather than a ritualist...which would essentially have you end up with some variation of the Sabway hero build which is very effective and goes great with a HB warrior.

Lishy · May 21, 2009, 11:24 PM // 23:24

Ok then. And what about the orders dervish? Order of Pain stack with HB, as well as Dark Fury?

Trytan · May 21, 2009, 11:36 PM // 23:36

Haven't tried these out myself but Order of Pain should stack with HB as it applies to all physical damage. (HB deals extra slashing damage which falls into the physical category). I believe Dark Fury would only apply to your original attack though and not the extra damage that HB does.

MisterB · May 22, 2009, 12:56 AM // 00:56

Order of Pain and Vampire say "hits a foe with physical damage." I don't think they'll stack now. They should only apply to foes you hit, not the damage from HB. I tested Order of Pain; it does not add to damage from HB.

Winnowing
Ebon Battle Standard of Honor
Barbs
Mark of Pain
By Ural's Hammer

Those can all increase the damage from Hundred Blades directly or indirectly, and Whirlwind Attack will of course multiply it.

MagmaRed · May 22, 2009, 12:58 AM // 00:58

For the player using Hundred Blades:

Whirlwind Attack, Sun and Moon Slash, Enraging Charge, Flail, Frenzy, Conjure Frost/Flame/Lightning, Splinter Weapon

For a hero/partner:

Barbs, Mark of Pain, Order of Pain, Mark of Fury, Dark Fury, Strength and Honor, Judge's Insight, Splinter Weapon, Brutal Weapon

Now, if you notice, many of those skills will not work together. So you would need to plan accordingly. (Conjures won't work with Orders, etc.)

And those do not include PvE only skills.

Luminarus · May 22, 2009, 01:16 AM // 01:16

Also, since it isnt armor ignoring, cracked armor will increase the damage. However, on a side note, HB will induce scatter as its aoe damage. (Unless its bugged like RoJ)

May 21, 2009, 07:37 PM // 19:37	#1
Lishy Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2008	Skills that go well with Hundred Blades? I'm interested in an HB build. But what are some good skills to consider taking along when you use HB? Also, does Strength of Honor stack with Hundred Blades dmg? What kind of things should I run on heroes?

May 21, 2009, 08:20 PM // 20:20	#4
Gift3d Forge Runner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Vegas Guild: Enraged Whiny Carebears [oR] Profession: W/E	[conjure frost][hundred blades][body blow][sun and moon slash][protector's strike] is freaking deadly /e yeah i haven't played gw in a few weeks, knew someone would hop on my nuts in seconds for that one. Last edited by Gift3d; May 21, 2009 at 08:24 PM // 20:24..

May 21, 2009, 11:08 PM // 23:08	#12
Lishy Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2008	Since SoH does not work, why would someone take a conjure then? I thought they don't affect the aoe damage? I have a Fiery Dragon Sword I'd be more than happy to use in a Conjure Fire build though. But it'd be pointless since Zealous/Vampiric Swapsets are way better if it doesn't stack with AoE damage. Which is what I want to aim to do. To increase AoE damage. Also, I was thinking of perhaps trying out a 2 necro/1 rit hero combination that consists of 1 Splinter Weapon Support (Rit), 1 N/Rt Healer, and 1 MM that gives up a bit of soul reaping for curses to have more Mark of Pain. Do you think this would be a good idea? Also, what about Orders dervishes? Does Order of Pain stack with HB, as well as Dark Fury? Last edited by Lishy; May 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM // 23:21..

May 22, 2009, 12:56 AM // 00:56	#16
MisterB Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Planet Earth, Sol system, Milky Way galaxy Guild: [ban] Profession: W/	Order of Pain and Vampire say "hits a foe with physical damage." I don't think they'll stack now. They should only apply to foes you hit, not the damage from HB. I tested Order of Pain; it does not add to damage from HB. Winnowing Ebon Battle Standard of Honor Barbs Mark of Pain By Ural's Hammer Those can all increase the damage from Hundred Blades directly or indirectly, and Whirlwind Attack will of course multiply it. Last edited by MisterB; May 22, 2009 at 01:08 AM // 01:08..

May 21, 2009, 07:47 PM // 19:47	#2
Hanging Man Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deep in the Shire	for HB build i'd bring ebon battle standard of wisdom for halve recharge and GoLe + Heal party is fantastic Soh only stacks with the damage you do from the attack not from the addition damage you get from 100b For heroes I'd run the classic Mark of pain or Barbs on the enemy and run in swinging with 100b sit back and watch the yellow numbers until their all dead

May 21, 2009, 08:29 PM // 20:29	#6
lewis91 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wales Guild: Order of the Azurelight[OA] Profession: E/	sun + moon slash, hundred blades, sunspear skill for wars, and necros with mark of pain.

May 21, 2009, 08:52 PM // 20:52	#8
Sword Hammer Axe Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Look up. Guild: Kurzick Conflagration Unit [KCU]. Profession: W/	For simple builds: IAS, quick attack skills like Savage Slash, Sun and Moon Slash, Whirlwind attack for your own character. For the more complex you should consider skills outside the warrior class such as Barbs, Mark of Pain, Conjure skills. Maybe even consider a slowdown skill to prevent enemies from annoyingly run around, like grasping earth. Also that + damage Ebon Vanguard Ward should work well with it too. However generally the skill requires all enemies to be around you in melee attack distance. If you can pull that off you have a deadly skill.

May 21, 2009, 08:56 PM // 20:56	#9
HawkofStorms Hall Hero Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/	Just to reemphise, definately have a necro run mark of pain. All the hits from HB are all dealing phyiscal damage (ie slashing damage), so you can get repeated hits off mark of pain while using HBs, especially if you just AoE skills like whirlwind attack with it.

May 21, 2009, 10:05 PM // 22:05	#10
Jam Jar Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2007 Guild: [Disc] Profession: W/	For a PvP build, definately take sword skills to get the damage boost out of the new buffed Hundred Blades. Sever Artery Gash Optional(1) Optional(2) Hundred Blades Frenzy Rush Resurrection Signet 1: Body Blow, Sun and Moon Slash, Galrath, Final Thrust, Standing Slash 2: Savage Slash, Distracting Strike, Distracting Blow, Bull Strike, Conjure Flame/Lightning/Frost, Lion's Comfort, Healing Signet The best combination would probably be Sun and Moon Slash and a conjure so as to take advantage of the stacking damage combined with Hundred Blades. I have not actually tried out HBlades myself, but with the new buff Hundred Blades is definately much more viable.

May 21, 2009, 11:00 PM // 23:00	#11
Trytan Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Profession: W/	If using Hundred Blades, Whirlwind Attack and Sun & Moon Slash are your best friends. The key to using an HB build is to get in the right position when attacking a clump of enemies and trying to draw as much aggro of the hop as possible. If you aren't seeing lots of yellow numbers then you aren't doing it properly. Enraging Charge and Flail are great skills to run in with and start piling on some damage. You may also want to consider bringing Splinter Weapon on at least one of your heroes as it will cause even more AoE damage. And like others said Necro heroes are a great compliment with skills like Barbs and Mark of Pain. My warrior almost always uses a Hundred Blades build as I find it's a blast to play. I tweak my bar depending on the area but my bar usually has these skills. Lion's Comfort, Hundred Blades, Enraging Charge, Flail, Savage Slash, Sun & Moon Slash, Whirlwind Attack. With the recent changes to Trytophan Signet I'm also interested in toying around with it to see how well it will work as a snare to keep enemies clumped together when first rushing in...just need to unlock it first..

May 21, 2009, 11:24 PM // 23:24	#14
Lishy Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2008	Ok then. And what about the orders dervish? Order of Pain stack with HB, as well as Dark Fury?

May 21, 2009, 11:36 PM // 23:36	#15
Trytan Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Profession: W/	Haven't tried these out myself but Order of Pain should stack with HB as it applies to all physical damage. (HB deals extra slashing damage which falls into the physical category). I believe Dark Fury would only apply to your original attack though and not the extra damage that HB does.

May 22, 2009, 12:58 AM // 00:58	#17
MagmaRed Furnace Stoker Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Our Crabs Know True [LOVE] Profession: R/	For the player using Hundred Blades: Whirlwind Attack, Sun and Moon Slash, Enraging Charge, Flail, Frenzy, Conjure Frost/Flame/Lightning, Splinter Weapon For a hero/partner: Barbs, Mark of Pain, Order of Pain, Mark of Fury, Dark Fury, Strength and Honor, Judge's Insight, Splinter Weapon, Brutal Weapon Now, if you notice, many of those skills will not work together. So you would need to plan accordingly. (Conjures won't work with Orders, etc.) And those do not include PvE only skills.

May 22, 2009, 01:16 AM // 01:16	#18
Luminarus Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Guild: Haze of Light [pure] Profession: R/	Also, since it isnt armor ignoring, cracked armor will increase the damage. However, on a side note, HB will induce scatter as its aoe damage. (Unless its bugged like RoJ)