Enemy pulling - Guild Wars Forums

chillpill_2u · Sep 05, 2007, 02:47 PM // 14:47

Hi:

Minor Spoiler ahead

I am currently playing the Boris Pass mission in Prophecies, at the point that I need to get the bonus quest, there's a group of dwarfs that I need to kill. Unfortunately there are like 6 or 7 of them. I've tried pulling them out but when they start following me they go back to the group.

My question is what kind of strategy do you guys/gals use to pull the enemies that has been effective? I am currently using henchmen and I strategically place a safe marker so they won't stray and aggro the enemies.

Thanks for feedback...

SeraCombi · Sep 05, 2007, 04:02 PM // 16:02

I'd suggest instead of using a bow, get physically closer to the dwarves, allowing your aggro bubble to reach into the enemy group, covering a couple of the red dots....

they will start coming after you, probably the whole group.

as you are running back to your flagged henchies (and healers) you will probably have to stop once or twice to allow the enemies to keep aggro on you.

You will take a couple of hits from them, maybe more than a couple, but you should be alright if your henchie monks are flagged not to far away. They will step forward to heal you.

Now quickly unflag your heroes and run behind them to heal up, and turn around to attack.

chillpill_2u · Sep 05, 2007, 04:12 PM // 16:12

Thanks, I think what I am doing wrong is that I am not stopping therefore they loose the aggro thus returning to their point of origin. Thanks a bunch I will try it that way.

onerabbit · Sep 05, 2007, 06:14 PM // 18:14

flag ur hench bk, then when u tank, try and block them on corners .. then get ur hench to own em

Coridan · Sep 05, 2007, 06:53 PM // 18:53

also if they are breaking aggro with you...stop and turn around and hit them with a bow shot..should bring them charging back...

BladeDVD · Sep 05, 2007, 07:44 PM // 19:44

Also, some groups can only be pulled so far. Generally, you just need to pull your targets far enough so that your melee attackers don't have a chance of aggroing the next nearest group.

If that's not a concern, then, yes, it helps to let them hit you every once in awhile on the harder to pull enemies.

Sep 05, 2007, 02:47 PM // 14:47	#1
chillpill_2u Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2007 Profession: W/Mo	Enemy pulling Hi: Minor Spoiler ahead I am currently playing the Boris Pass mission in Prophecies, at the point that I need to get the bonus quest, there's a group of dwarfs that I need to kill. Unfortunately there are like 6 or 7 of them. I've tried pulling them out but when they start following me they go back to the group. My question is what kind of strategy do you guys/gals use to pull the enemies that has been effective? I am currently using henchmen and I strategically place a safe marker so they won't stray and aggro the enemies. Thanks for feedback...

Sep 05, 2007, 04:02 PM // 16:02	#2
SeraCombi Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hiding in a cave in old Ascalon	I'd suggest instead of using a bow, get physically closer to the dwarves, allowing your aggro bubble to reach into the enemy group, covering a couple of the red dots.... they will start coming after you, probably the whole group. as you are running back to your flagged henchies (and healers) you will probably have to stop once or twice to allow the enemies to keep aggro on you. You will take a couple of hits from them, maybe more than a couple, but you should be alright if your henchie monks are flagged not to far away. They will step forward to heal you. Now quickly unflag your heroes and run behind them to heal up, and turn around to attack.

Sep 05, 2007, 04:12 PM // 16:12	#3
chillpill_2u Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2007 Profession: W/Mo	Thanks, I think what I am doing wrong is that I am not stopping therefore they loose the aggro thus returning to their point of origin. Thanks a bunch I will try it that way.

Sep 05, 2007, 06:14 PM // 18:14	#4
onerabbit Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Thanks to all the guru [mods]	flag ur hench bk, then when u tank, try and block them on corners .. then get ur hench to own em

Sep 05, 2007, 06:53 PM // 18:53	#5
Coridan Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: US Guild: Old Married Gamers {OMG} Profession: W/	also if they are breaking aggro with you...stop and turn around and hit them with a bow shot..should bring them charging back...

Sep 05, 2007, 07:44 PM // 19:44	#6
BladeDVD Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hawaii Guild: Clan Of Elders Profession: N/	Also, some groups can only be pulled so far. Generally, you just need to pull your targets far enough so that your melee attackers don't have a chance of aggroing the next nearest group. If that's not a concern, then, yes, it helps to let them hit you every once in awhile on the harder to pull enemies.