Glacial Griffon - Guild Wars Forums

CagedinSanity · Apr 14, 2008, 04:06 PM // 16:06

I'm on my ranger. I can't kill it. I've tried everything. Interrupts, Conditions, Trapping. I even resorted to my Rank 8 Ursan, and I just CAN'T kill this thing.

I lasted a little longer when I tried at ranged but no matter how much I burned, poisoned, or interrupted, those spirits tore me into pieces.

I haven't tried in a few months, so unless there's been a nerf to it or something (Which I doubt), I'll just post here and hope for the best.

Thierry2 · Apr 14, 2008, 04:11 PM // 16:11

Hmm don't have a ranger myself, but maybe touching works ^^?

CagedinSanity · Apr 14, 2008, 04:12 PM // 16:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thierry2

Hmm don't have a ranger myself, but maybe touching works ^^?

Don't have that build.
And ursan pretty much covers the touch with ursan strike. :P

Thierry2 · Apr 14, 2008, 04:16 PM // 16:16

http://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Build:R/N_PvE_Touch_Ranger This is just an example..there are more touch builds on pvx. if the spirits he cast kill u then just lure him back.

*Darcy* · Apr 14, 2008, 04:19 PM // 16:19

You mentioned burning and poison, so does that mean you tried the suggested method on the wiki? If not:

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Talk:...w_to_defeat_it.

TempusReborn · Apr 14, 2008, 04:22 PM // 16:22

I used Spirit Spamming I recall myself on my Ranger: Expertise reduces there Energy Cost

Toutatis · Apr 14, 2008, 04:24 PM // 16:24

The trick to dealing with the Glacial Griffon - on any profession - is to tackle the problem of the spirits first. Note that this does not necessarily mean destroying the spirits.

Attack spirits have the same range as a longbow, but are immobile. Try pulling the griffon away from its spirits so that you can attack the griffon but the spirits cannot attack you. If you can stay out of range of the spirits' attacks, they're no threat to you and you can concentrate your fire on the griffon without being shredded.

shaygo · Apr 14, 2008, 04:38 PM // 16:38

try to be a secondary necro and take animate whatever, blood of the master and grenth's balance.
animate the minions even before he becomes hostile.
keep them alive with blood of the master.
when you are hit ( wait a little ) use grenth's balance.

you only problen is energy - use whatever you want to solve this.

quickmonty · Apr 14, 2008, 04:50 PM // 16:50

I did it with my Rit using a long bow and poison. Get on the hill so you have the extra range with the bow to hit griffon while staying out of range of spirits. Just keep griffon poisoned until he dies from degen.

Not sure if this still works, as it has been a while since I did it.

angrygamer · Apr 14, 2008, 05:06 PM // 17:06

Try this thread. Lots of good suggestions, including my own:

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10193180

AshenX · Apr 14, 2008, 05:40 PM // 17:40

I used burning arrow, apply poison (I would use poison tip signet instead now, didnt have it at the time), and pin down

By firing from up on the hill you out-range his spirits. When he starts coming for you use pin down. Retreat up the hill a bit as he comes. he will break aggro and retreat behind his spirits to heal. Follow under the protection of whirling defense/lightning reflexes to keep the degen going but dont get too close. He will follow you again. Retreat up the hill and use pin down again. This process takes a while but I took very little damage using it.

Fried Tech · Apr 14, 2008, 06:30 PM // 18:30

Grenths balance works very well against the griffon. I used an earth ele build with grenths as my elite and made pretty short work of him.

Commander Ryker · Apr 14, 2008, 09:49 PM // 21:49

Did you try using Broadhead Arrow?

Randvek · Apr 14, 2008, 10:02 PM // 22:02

People make the Glacial Griffin harder than he needs to be. Avoid the spirits.

CagedinSanity · Apr 15, 2008, 11:46 AM // 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commander Ryker

Did you try using Broadhead Arrow?

YEP!
I even went and cap'd it instead of just tome-learning it like I do these days.

I also DO pull it away from the spirits.

I DID use the wiki. Hell, I'm a huge user there under "Vanguard".

I might try and read that thread that was posted.
But I think my hope is gone since I tried this about 4 times in 4 different ways, many of the ways mentioned here. A lot of you are saying stuf that just didn't work for me.

ogre_jd · Apr 15, 2008, 12:16 PM // 12:16

So glad the Griffon's not a primary quest I suppose I can live without "I Am Unstoppable!". :P

CagedinSanity · Apr 15, 2008, 12:24 PM // 12:24

I want every piece of the reward, personally. I may not use the skill right off the bat but I would like to have it available, since I'm a melee ranger. At least, 80% of the time I am.

Pick Me · Apr 15, 2008, 01:19 PM // 13:19

I've only got my Rit to the Glacial Griffon, so I don't know about the Ranger. So can spirit's attacks be blocked? If so, then you have a chance going touch ranger.

The problem with Urasn (I think) is you have no healing. Vampiric Touch/Bite gives you healing.

Other than Painful Bond, the Griffon has no other spell, thus Daze is basically useless.

I've interupted the Griffon with my rit, but then it became melee and pounded me into the ground.

Gaze of Fury didn't help much either (as my spirit dies very quickly).

The Griffon has no way of healing itself, other than time.

Is it Brambles that creates a spirit that adds health degen to those bleeding or poisoned? If so, maybe that will help.

Too bad Fragility is too weak to be viable.

S_Serpent · Apr 15, 2008, 03:58 PM // 15:58

I fought him as ele and turned the same trick on him that he plays on you: Rit Attack Spirits, only thing to remember is the location!

use the hill put your spirits up lure him and hide after the hill will staying in range.

That did for me.

Lykan · Apr 16, 2008, 05:11 AM // 05:11

[skill]burning arrow[/skill]+[skill]apply poison[/skill]+[skill]pin down[/skill] + defence skills + runs skills + longbow = dead griffon

Apr 14, 2008, 04:06 PM // 16:06	#1
CagedinSanity Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Away from you. Profession: W/	Glacial Griffon I'm on my ranger. I can't kill it. I've tried everything. Interrupts, Conditions, Trapping. I even resorted to my Rank 8 Ursan, and I just CAN'T kill this thing. I lasted a little longer when I tried at ranged but no matter how much I burned, poisoned, or interrupted, those spirits tore me into pieces. I haven't tried in a few months, so unless there's been a nerf to it or something (Which I doubt), I'll just post here and hope for the best.

Apr 14, 2008, 04:19 PM // 16:19	#5
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	You mentioned burning and poison, so does that mean you tried the suggested method on the wiki? If not: http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Talk:...w_to_defeat_it. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Apr 14, 2008, 04:11 PM // 16:11	#2
Thierry2 Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Netherlands Profession: Mo/	Hmm don't have a ranger myself, but maybe touching works ^^?

Apr 14, 2008, 04:16 PM // 16:16	#4
Thierry2 Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Netherlands Profession: Mo/	http://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Build:R/N_PvE_Touch_Ranger This is just an example..there are more touch builds on pvx. if the spirits he cast kill u then just lure him back.

Apr 14, 2008, 04:22 PM // 16:22	#6
TempusReborn Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2007 Profession: R/Mo	I used Spirit Spamming I recall myself on my Ranger: Expertise reduces there Energy Cost

Apr 14, 2008, 04:24 PM // 16:24	#7
Toutatis Walking Wiki Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Isle of Medication Guild: Visitors from Aranna [VFA] Profession: Me/E	The trick to dealing with the Glacial Griffon - on any profession - is to tackle the problem of the spirits first. Note that this does not necessarily mean destroying the spirits. Attack spirits have the same range as a longbow, but are immobile. Try pulling the griffon away from its spirits so that you can attack the griffon but the spirits cannot attack you. If you can stay out of range of the spirits' attacks, they're no threat to you and you can concentrate your fire on the griffon without being shredded.

Apr 14, 2008, 04:38 PM // 16:38	#8
shaygo Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2008 Profession: N/	try to be a secondary necro and take animate whatever, blood of the master and grenth's balance. animate the minions even before he becomes hostile. keep them alive with blood of the master. when you are hit ( wait a little ) use grenth's balance. you only problen is energy - use whatever you want to solve this.

Apr 14, 2008, 04:50 PM // 16:50	#9
quickmonty Ancient Windbreaker Join Date: May 2005	I did it with my Rit using a long bow and poison. Get on the hill so you have the extra range with the bow to hit griffon while staying out of range of spirits. Just keep griffon poisoned until he dies from degen. Not sure if this still works, as it has been a while since I did it.

Apr 14, 2008, 05:06 PM // 17:06	#10
angrygamer Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2007	Try this thread. Lots of good suggestions, including my own: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10193180

Apr 14, 2008, 05:40 PM // 17:40	#11
AshenX Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Guild: Black Flag Profession: R/	I used burning arrow, apply poison (I would use poison tip signet instead now, didnt have it at the time), and pin down By firing from up on the hill you out-range his spirits. When he starts coming for you use pin down. Retreat up the hill a bit as he comes. he will break aggro and retreat behind his spirits to heal. Follow under the protection of whirling defense/lightning reflexes to keep the degen going but dont get too close. He will follow you again. Retreat up the hill and use pin down again. This process takes a while but I took very little damage using it.

Apr 14, 2008, 06:30 PM // 18:30	#12
Fried Tech Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: [Yeti] Profession: E/	Grenths balance works very well against the griffon. I used an earth ele build with grenths as my elite and made pretty short work of him.

Apr 14, 2008, 09:49 PM // 21:49	#13
Commander Ryker Site Contributor Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: R/	Did you try using Broadhead Arrow?

Apr 14, 2008, 10:02 PM // 22:02	#14
Randvek Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2006 Guild: Rise From the Ashes [phnx] Profession: W/	People make the Glacial Griffin harder than he needs to be. Avoid the spirits.

Apr 15, 2008, 12:16 PM // 12:16	#16
ogre_jd Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canadia Profession: W/	So glad the Griffon's not a primary quest I suppose I can live without "I Am Unstoppable!". :P

Apr 15, 2008, 12:24 PM // 12:24	#17
CagedinSanity Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Away from you. Profession: W/	I want every piece of the reward, personally. I may not use the skill right off the bat but I would like to have it available, since I'm a melee ranger. At least, 80% of the time I am.

Apr 15, 2008, 01:19 PM // 13:19	#18
Pick Me Forge Runner Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Thornill, ON, Canada Guild: THE CANUCK MONKS (TCM) Profession: W/R	I've only got my Rit to the Glacial Griffon, so I don't know about the Ranger. So can spirit's attacks be blocked? If so, then you have a chance going touch ranger. The problem with Urasn (I think) is you have no healing. Vampiric Touch/Bite gives you healing. Other than Painful Bond, the Griffon has no other spell, thus Daze is basically useless. I've interupted the Griffon with my rit, but then it became melee and pounded me into the ground. Gaze of Fury didn't help much either (as my spirit dies very quickly). The Griffon has no way of healing itself, other than time. Is it Brambles that creates a spirit that adds health degen to those bleeding or poisoned? If so, maybe that will help. Too bad Fragility is too weak to be viable.

Apr 15, 2008, 03:58 PM // 15:58	#19
S_Serpent Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: When not at Aziure's Wizard Tower you can find my in Belgium Guild: Knigths of the Keyboard Order - KkO	I fought him as ele and turned the same trick on him that he plays on you: Rit Attack Spirits, only thing to remember is the location! use the hill put your spirits up lure him and hide after the hill will staying in range. That did for me.

Apr 16, 2008, 05:11 AM // 05:11	#20
Lykan Forge Runner Join Date: May 2005 Guild: StP Profession: R/	[skill]burning arrow[/skill]+[skill]apply poison[/skill]+[skill]pin down[/skill] + defence skills + runs skills + longbow = dead griffon