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Batius · Apr 10, 2006, 06:14 PM // 18:14

I hear alot about 'The Underworld' but I've never actually been there myself.
Can anyone tell me where its located and how I get there?
Thanks
EDIT: Oh before anyone comments, yes I did search, and the forum too busy at minute and google useless so sorry if its already been brought up.

Str0b0 · Apr 10, 2006, 06:15 PM // 18:15

Ok first off you have to be ascended. Then your region has to have the favor of the gods. You go to the Temple of the Ages, located in Kryta, and you will see several statues. Go to the Grenth one and kneel. A little ghosty type thing pops up and you talk to it. Pay the 1 plat offering in service to Grenth and bam you get taken to the UW. I do not recommend going alone unless you have an uber build because the monsters there dish out huge damage.

Batius · Apr 10, 2006, 06:18 PM // 18:18

Thanks for the quick reply, I take it solo warriors won't last long?
I use solo builds posted on this site, advertised to work against lvl24 charrs etc. Think I'd be ok or is it risky?

Str0b0 · Apr 10, 2006, 06:26 PM // 18:26

Well the first enemies you'll likely encounter are bladed aataxes, black minotaur looking things. They hit for about 250 points of damage on average. Also Dieing Nightmares will remove enchantments from you so if you're a wammo that relies on enchants you'll die quickly.

Batius · Apr 10, 2006, 06:29 PM // 18:29

250....ok....so I'll find a party ^^
I take it that even in a party we will all earn decent money and drops?
I'm short of cash you see, so I have to know that the money earn is higher than that spent before I venture there =]

Cartoonhero · Apr 10, 2006, 06:34 PM // 18:34

yes, ectoplasm drops in the UW, worth about 6k a piece. also, chests often contain gold weapons. the drops down there usually pay for the cost of going with a party.

lennymon · Apr 10, 2006, 06:44 PM // 18:44

If you can stance tank, also you'll find pick up groups for Fisure of Woe (same rules apply, also at ToA, staue of Balthazar).
Also good money!!! keys are more expensive though.

fyi phantom keys(750 gold at merchant) -> UW
obsidian keys (1.5k at merchant) -> FoW

Batius · Apr 10, 2006, 07:38 PM // 19:38

So is it more beneficial to go to FoW or UW money wise? I need cash quick, would it be better to jump in a party for FoW, as it seems more popular?

Str0b0 · Apr 10, 2006, 07:43 PM // 19:43

FoW takes a little more preparation party wise. UW can be done relatively easily with relatively small groups which maximizes the drops to party members ratio. It's possible to do UW with 2, 3, and 4 man groups. I think the least I've seen for FoW, at least generally advertised anyway, is 5. Even if you have a piss poor run of either one you'll still make at least the entry fee back in drops.

Batius · Apr 10, 2006, 09:41 PM // 21:41

Ah good, is it possible to solo UW with a Wa/Mo?
Was hopin to, but the damage seems high that is given out.
My build normally is something like this:-
Galrath Slash
Sever Artery
Gash
Defensive Stance
Watch yourself!
Bonettis Defense
Healing Hands
Healing Signet

Healing prayers: 9
Strength: 8+1
Swordsmanship 11+1
Strength 7+1

I feel this gives me good defense and decent attack, I could sub Dolyak Signet in for Defensive stance. I don't know what kind of foe I'm going to come up against down there so any suggestions would be appreciated

Big_Iron · Apr 10, 2006, 09:54 PM // 21:54

Gotta love the Wiki....

Underworld

FoW

lennymon · Apr 10, 2006, 09:59 PM // 21:59

In short: HECK NOES, but hey, feel free to try anyways for educational purposes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batius

Ah good, is it possible to solo UW with a Wa/Mo?
Was hopin to, but the damage seems high that is given out.
My build normally is something like this:-
Galrath Slash
Sever Artery
Gash
Defensive Stance
Watch yourself!
Bonettis Defense
Healing Hands
Healing Signet

Healing prayers: 9
Strength: 8+1
Swordsmanship 11+1
Strength 7+1

I feel this gives me good defense and decent attack, I could sub Dolyak Signet in for Defensive stance. I don't know what kind of foe I'm going to come up against down there so any suggestions would be appreciated

X Firestorm · Apr 10, 2006, 10:05 PM // 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batius

Ah good, is it possible to solo UW with a Wa/Mo?
Was hopin to, but the damage seems high that is given out.
My build normally is something like this:-
Galrath Slash
Sever Artery
Gash
Defensive Stance
Watch yourself!
Bonettis Defense
Healing Hands
Healing Signet

Healing prayers: 9
Strength: 8+1
Swordsmanship 11+1
Strength 7+1

I feel this gives me good defense and decent attack, I could sub Dolyak Signet in for Defensive stance. I don't know what kind of foe I'm going to come up against down there so any suggestions would be appreciated

it is possible to solo some parts of uw and fow with a warrior and but not with that build...

Batius · Apr 10, 2006, 11:12 PM // 23:12

lol didn't think so ^^

Apr 10, 2006, 06:14 PM // 18:14	#1
Batius Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England Guild: Sons of Evil Profession: W/Mo	The Underworld? I hear alot about 'The Underworld' but I've never actually been there myself. Can anyone tell me where its located and how I get there? Thanks EDIT: Oh before anyone comments, yes I did search, and the forum too busy at minute and google useless so sorry if its already been brought up.

Apr 10, 2006, 06:15 PM // 18:15	#2
Str0b0 Desert Nomad Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Carolina Profession: N/Me	Ok first off you have to be ascended. Then your region has to have the favor of the gods. You go to the Temple of the Ages, located in Kryta, and you will see several statues. Go to the Grenth one and kneel. A little ghosty type thing pops up and you talk to it. Pay the 1 plat offering in service to Grenth and bam you get taken to the UW. I do not recommend going alone unless you have an uber build because the monsters there dish out huge damage.

Apr 10, 2006, 06:18 PM // 18:18	#3
Batius Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England Guild: Sons of Evil Profession: W/Mo	Thanks for the quick reply, I take it solo warriors won't last long? I use solo builds posted on this site, advertised to work against lvl24 charrs etc. Think I'd be ok or is it risky?

Apr 10, 2006, 06:26 PM // 18:26	#4
Str0b0 Desert Nomad Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Carolina Profession: N/Me	Well the first enemies you'll likely encounter are bladed aataxes, black minotaur looking things. They hit for about 250 points of damage on average. Also Dieing Nightmares will remove enchantments from you so if you're a wammo that relies on enchants you'll die quickly.

Apr 10, 2006, 06:29 PM // 18:29	#5
Batius Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England Guild: Sons of Evil Profession: W/Mo	250....ok....so I'll find a party ^^ I take it that even in a party we will all earn decent money and drops? I'm short of cash you see, so I have to know that the money earn is higher than that spent before I venture there =]

Apr 10, 2006, 06:34 PM // 18:34	#6
Cartoonhero Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sooner Nation Profession: Mo/	yes, ectoplasm drops in the UW, worth about 6k a piece. also, chests often contain gold weapons. the drops down there usually pay for the cost of going with a party.

Apr 10, 2006, 06:44 PM // 18:44	#7
lennymon Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle Guild: Odin's Hammer [OH] - Servant's of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: R/	If you can stance tank, also you'll find pick up groups for Fisure of Woe (same rules apply, also at ToA, staue of Balthazar). Also good money!!! keys are more expensive though. fyi phantom keys(750 gold at merchant) -> UW obsidian keys (1.5k at merchant) -> FoW

Apr 10, 2006, 07:38 PM // 19:38	#8
Batius Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England Guild: Sons of Evil Profession: W/Mo	So is it more beneficial to go to FoW or UW money wise? I need cash quick, would it be better to jump in a party for FoW, as it seems more popular?

Apr 10, 2006, 07:43 PM // 19:43	#9
Str0b0 Desert Nomad Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Carolina Profession: N/Me	FoW takes a little more preparation party wise. UW can be done relatively easily with relatively small groups which maximizes the drops to party members ratio. It's possible to do UW with 2, 3, and 4 man groups. I think the least I've seen for FoW, at least generally advertised anyway, is 5. Even if you have a piss poor run of either one you'll still make at least the entry fee back in drops.

Apr 10, 2006, 09:41 PM // 21:41	#10
Batius Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England Guild: Sons of Evil Profession: W/Mo	Ah good, is it possible to solo UW with a Wa/Mo? Was hopin to, but the damage seems high that is given out. My build normally is something like this:- Galrath Slash Sever Artery Gash Defensive Stance Watch yourself! Bonettis Defense Healing Hands Healing Signet Healing prayers: 9 Strength: 8+1 Swordsmanship 11+1 Strength 7+1 I feel this gives me good defense and decent attack, I could sub Dolyak Signet in for Defensive stance. I don't know what kind of foe I'm going to come up against down there so any suggestions would be appreciated

Apr 10, 2006, 09:54 PM // 21:54	#11
Big_Iron Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Edge Guild: Tormented Weapons [emo]	Gotta love the Wiki.... Underworld FoW

Apr 10, 2006, 11:12 PM // 23:12	#14
Batius Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England Guild: Sons of Evil Profession: W/Mo	lol didn't think so ^^