Troll Farming question - Guild Wars Forums

Absolute Destiny · Feb 12, 2008, 12:31 AM // 00:31

I've heard of Warrior primaries solo farming the troll cave near Droknar's Forge in Talus Chute, and I'm wondering what all skills are involved?

I have a solid build for minotaur farming in Anvil Rock, which relies on Shield Stance and Reposte/Deadly Reposte/other sword-based blocking skills.

However, upon attempting to test that build in Talus Chute, I was quickly overwhelmed because I couldn't block fast enough, and Shield Stance's 75% apparently wasn't enough to keep me from dying.

What would be a good skill setup to take advantage of the fact that I'm only up against warriors...given that the character I'm trying to use is one?

P.S. - my secondary right now is Ele, and I don't have many Monk skills unlocked on this character (like, no more than three atm).

freakdaddy · Feb 12, 2008, 12:39 AM // 00:39

http://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Build:W/...le_Chop_Farmer

http://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Build:W/...es_Solo_Farmer

what i use

kel77 · Feb 12, 2008, 12:42 AM // 00:42

I know a friend who did this mostly to powerlvl other friends, and I believe it works only in NM.
The build is something like this:
[skill]Riposte[/skill]
[skill]Deadly Riposte[/skill]
[skill]Dolyak Signet[/skill]
[skill]Mending[/skill]
[skill]Gladiator's Defense[/skill]
[skill]Healing Breeze[/skill]
[skill]Live Vicariously[/skill]
[skill]Bonetti's Defense[/skill] or [skill]Healing Signet[/skill]
Can't remember the last the skill and I'm not sure about the others.
I think I also saw a variant using cyclone axe and a few other axe skills instead of the sword stuff. Hope this helps.

hurdlebeast · Feb 12, 2008, 01:07 AM // 01:07

http://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Build:W/Mo_KD_Hammer_Farmer

used this for a while, gotta watch out for interrupts though

gaweph · Feb 12, 2008, 01:11 AM // 01:11

I have a warrior build i use to do this. Wanted to see if it was faster than 55ing them, which is why i did it.

The trolls main strength is their adrenaline skills, what you need is a 20% enchantment mod, and simply use both of the mesmer skills: visage and sympatheetic visage, these will take away all ofthe trolls adrenaline skills.

I then use cyclone axe, and the elite stance which gives a lot o energy per attack, and also lions comfort, which is enabled after every swing, so swing heal swing heal.

I shall post the exact build tomorrow, but i am very tired atm, as its late in britain.

Gaw

aleaf92 · Feb 12, 2008, 01:32 AM // 01:32

kel77's looks good, i recommend u take out healing breeze and healing signet and throw in cyclone axe/whirling attack and vigorous spirit

angmar_nite · Feb 12, 2008, 01:41 AM // 01:41

Or make it a zealous axe so you can ditch bonetti's defense.

kel77 · Feb 12, 2008, 03:53 AM // 03:53

You could try a physical resistance based build, should be fairly simple.

Absolute Destiny · Feb 12, 2008, 04:14 AM // 04:14

Hey guys, just wanted to let ya'll know I tried kel's build, and it worked GREAT. Even took out the two troll bosses in the cave.

Thanks guys!

h9dlb · Feb 12, 2008, 11:45 AM // 11:45

I struggled to do this, even with the war/mo build. - can kill a couple but it usually ends in failure for me. Nothing really dropped for me either. Maybe I just suck.

If u want to farm for loot, 5 man wurm farming at salahja ruins is much easier and more profitable - a run takes about 15-20 mins and usually yields between 1 - 4k dependent upon the drops, with the added bonus of sunspear & lightbringer points

Absolute Destiny · Feb 12, 2008, 03:05 PM // 15:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by h9dlb

I struggled to do this, even with the war/mo build. - can kill a couple but it usually ends in failure for me. Nothing really dropped for me either. Maybe I just suck.

Make sure you're maxed out on Tactics...I tried the build maxed at Swordsmanship and got pwned.

BTW, I got a max Fellblade on my first run.

MagmaRed · Feb 12, 2008, 03:55 PM // 15:55

Drops on a Troll run will always suck. You will get a lot of Raven Staffs and Troll Tusks, but not much else, and even if you get a good gold weapon, it won't be inscribable, and chances of having good stats are rare. Only farm Trolls for tusks to take to the collector or XP.

kel77 · Feb 15, 2008, 01:14 PM // 13:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Absolute Destiny

Hey guys, just wanted to let ya'll know I tried kel's build, and it worked GREAT. Even took out the two troll bosses in the cave.

Thanks guys!

Thanks, glad to see a use for that stupid build...as I said it's not mine a friend was bragging so much about it but I never really liked it, I do all my solo farming SS/55

The drops are not really that good but they can drop fellblades and FDS, which are sometimes good.

Feb 12, 2008, 12:31 AM // 00:31	#1
Absolute Destiny Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Guild: Forgotten Realms [FR] Profession: W/	Troll Farming question I've heard of Warrior primaries solo farming the troll cave near Droknar's Forge in Talus Chute, and I'm wondering what all skills are involved? I have a solid build for minotaur farming in Anvil Rock, which relies on Shield Stance and Reposte/Deadly Reposte/other sword-based blocking skills. However, upon attempting to test that build in Talus Chute, I was quickly overwhelmed because I couldn't block fast enough, and Shield Stance's 75% apparently wasn't enough to keep me from dying. What would be a good skill setup to take advantage of the fact that I'm only up against warriors...given that the character I'm trying to use is one? P.S. - my secondary right now is Ele, and I don't have many Monk skills unlocked on this character (like, no more than three atm).

Feb 12, 2008, 12:39 AM // 00:39	#2
freakdaddy Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio, USA Guild: Tales of Heroes[myth] Profession: A/Me	http://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Build:W/...le_Chop_Farmer http://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Build:W/...es_Solo_Farmer what i use

Feb 12, 2008, 12:42 AM // 00:42	#3
kel77 Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Deep South Guild: The Arctic Marauders[TAM] Former Leader and Officer \| [SMS] Alliance Profession: W/E	I know a friend who did this mostly to powerlvl other friends, and I believe it works only in NM. The build is something like this: [skill]Riposte[/skill] [skill]Deadly Riposte[/skill] [skill]Dolyak Signet[/skill] [skill]Mending[/skill] [skill]Gladiator's Defense[/skill] [skill]Healing Breeze[/skill] [skill]Live Vicariously[/skill] [skill]Bonetti's Defense[/skill] or [skill]Healing Signet[/skill] Can't remember the last the skill and I'm not sure about the others. I think I also saw a variant using cyclone axe and a few other axe skills instead of the sword stuff. Hope this helps.

Feb 12, 2008, 01:07 AM // 01:07	#4
hurdlebeast Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2007 Guild: W/Mo-Smashing Beast; Mo-Monk Beast Profession: E/Me	http://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Build:W/Mo_KD_Hammer_Farmer used this for a while, gotta watch out for interrupts though

Feb 12, 2008, 01:11 AM // 01:11	#5
gaweph Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2007 Guild: Grolsch Guild Profession: R/Mo	I have a warrior build i use to do this. Wanted to see if it was faster than 55ing them, which is why i did it. The trolls main strength is their adrenaline skills, what you need is a 20% enchantment mod, and simply use both of the mesmer skills: visage and sympatheetic visage, these will take away all ofthe trolls adrenaline skills. I then use cyclone axe, and the elite stance which gives a lot o energy per attack, and also lions comfort, which is enabled after every swing, so swing heal swing heal. I shall post the exact build tomorrow, but i am very tired atm, as its late in britain. Gaw

Feb 12, 2008, 01:32 AM // 01:32	#6
aleaf92 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York City, New York Profession: Mo/	kel77's looks good, i recommend u take out healing breeze and healing signet and throw in cyclone axe/whirling attack and vigorous spirit

Feb 12, 2008, 01:41 AM // 01:41	#7
angmar_nite Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2007 Guild: [SNOW] of [YUM] Profession: E/	Or make it a zealous axe so you can ditch bonetti's defense.

Feb 12, 2008, 03:53 AM // 03:53	#8
kel77 Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Deep South Guild: The Arctic Marauders[TAM] Former Leader and Officer \| [SMS] Alliance Profession: W/E	You could try a physical resistance based build, should be fairly simple.

Feb 12, 2008, 04:14 AM // 04:14	#9
Absolute Destiny Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Guild: Forgotten Realms [FR] Profession: W/	Hey guys, just wanted to let ya'll know I tried kel's build, and it worked GREAT. Even took out the two troll bosses in the cave. Thanks guys!

Feb 12, 2008, 11:45 AM // 11:45	#10
h9dlb Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leeds England Profession: W/	I struggled to do this, even with the war/mo build. - can kill a couple but it usually ends in failure for me. Nothing really dropped for me either. Maybe I just suck. If u want to farm for loot, 5 man wurm farming at salahja ruins is much easier and more profitable - a run takes about 15-20 mins and usually yields between 1 - 4k dependent upon the drops, with the added bonus of sunspear & lightbringer points

Feb 12, 2008, 03:55 PM // 15:55	#12
MagmaRed Furnace Stoker Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Our Crabs Know True [LOVE] Profession: R/	Drops on a Troll run will always suck. You will get a lot of Raven Staffs and Troll Tusks, but not much else, and even if you get a good gold weapon, it won't be inscribable, and chances of having good stats are rare. Only farm Trolls for tusks to take to the collector or XP.