Ice Imps Must Burn - Guild Wars Forums

Doug Clifton · Jul 23, 2006, 09:17 AM // 09:17

Ok I am trying to become a Drok's runner(isn't everyone?) and I am having a horrible amount of trouble with Ice Imps, they cause too much degen and I am not sure how to combat it. I would be forever grateful if someone could tell me how to get past those damn Imps!

Slainster · Jul 23, 2006, 09:31 AM // 09:31

yeah, they suck big time, elemental resistance could help.. but most runners are W\Mo.. so Id be interested to know to.

Yanman.be · Jul 23, 2006, 09:38 AM // 09:38

Degen from Ice Imps? You mean snares I think.

Most use Holy Veil to get Mind Freeze off...

Lafayette · Jul 23, 2006, 09:40 AM // 09:40

Ice Imps don't cause health degen. They utilise Mind Freeze to hex opponents then use the resulting slowing movement to hit enemies with cold damage - like Maelstrom and Ice Spear.

Being a monk secondary is highly advised. The maintained enchantment Holy Veil is very effective, as it causes hexes to take twice as long to cast then it removes one hex when you stop maintaining it. Smite hex is also useful, as it's a quick casting hex-removal.

There are probably running guides around here somewhere.

Alpha Moth · Jul 23, 2006, 09:44 AM // 09:44

Pre cast holy veil. if more then 1 wat for the first mind freeze to wear of then holy veil the next lot cause the imps would of all attacked you with it.

Doug Clifton · Jul 23, 2006, 09:48 AM // 09:48

Yes I am a W/Mo and I have used Holy Veil but I always die before I can really get anywhere. Not so much with the Drok's run but with the Grotto run from Thunderhead Keep

MementoMori · Jul 23, 2006, 10:21 AM // 10:21

Post your build...

on the Grotto run (also known as the imp run

) its very much impossible to get there tbh.

Use holy veil and smite hex (use smite hex INSTEAD of .. mending?)
And hope you get near to the portal and res there.

Droks run, I could probably help more there as I can do that 95% of the time.

Marth Reynolds · Jul 23, 2006, 10:54 AM // 10:54

ehh youre encountering ice imps on a thk to grotta run???

take a other route youre obviously taking the wrong one if you meet ice imps...

MirageCloud · Jul 23, 2006, 11:48 AM // 11:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marth Reynolds

ehh youre encountering ice imps on a thk to grotta run???

take a other route youre obviously taking the wrong one if you meet ice imps...

Actually, the route past the imps is thought of as really easy, thats why most people dont charge for a thk>grotto run. I havent tried it after the absorb update, might be harder now though

jimmy_logic · Jul 23, 2006, 01:50 PM // 13:50

A Fiery Dragon Sword would be nice there but then again you run... yeah just use Holy Veil (pre-cast and then remove) Smite Hex is good as well.

Eat A Poptart · Jul 24, 2006, 12:16 AM // 00:16

i could prolly do the droks run but......... the imps slow me down then i die

Lafayette · Jul 24, 2006, 12:46 AM // 00:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmy_logic

A Fiery Dragon Sword would be nice there but then again you run...

Actually, Ice Imps aren't weak to fire.

teh blink · Jul 24, 2006, 03:43 AM // 03:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by MirageCloud

Actually, the route past the imps is thought of as really easy, thats why most people dont charge for a thk>grotto run. I havent tried it after the absorb update, might be harder now though

i just tryed the run taking a few diffrent paths, imps everywhere. same with siege golems. elemental resistence helps along with charge that away your in stance for a shield and you can still move quick. for Wammo's try Holy Veil as listed above. and as for all you Droknar's Runner. /rant, QUIT SCAMMING PEOPLE! Seen way to many friends/guildies get scammed out of their runs. no fair to anyone in this game when people go against thier word. /end rant.

Mr D J · Jul 24, 2006, 03:46 AM // 03:46

I used to run forge a long time ago and after I got fissure just to restore my balance... Use holy veil + smite hex all the time (thats for the 1st group of imps near pinesouls) and after that you can avoid all groups. If you can't avoid them simply ask someone to zone because it is an awful spawn.

Doug Clifton · Jul 24, 2006, 08:28 AM // 08:28

Yeah the main reason I am trying to become a Drok's runner other then the obvious money it gets, is that there are no droks runners in my alliance and I have a lot of people asking me for this run. Thank you for all your help I think I might be able to work something out now

Jul 23, 2006, 09:17 AM // 09:17	#1
Doug Clifton Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA Guild: The Shadowed Assassins [DaRk] Profession: W/Mo	Ice Imps Must Burn Ok I am trying to become a Drok's runner(isn't everyone?) and I am having a horrible amount of trouble with Ice Imps, they cause too much degen and I am not sure how to combat it. I would be forever grateful if someone could tell me how to get past those damn Imps!

Jul 23, 2006, 09:40 AM // 09:40	#4
Lafayette Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Dec 2005	Ice Imps don't cause health degen. They utilise Mind Freeze to hex opponents then use the resulting slowing movement to hit enemies with cold damage - like Maelstrom and Ice Spear. Being a monk secondary is highly advised. The maintained enchantment Holy Veil is very effective, as it causes hexes to take twice as long to cast then it removes one hex when you stop maintaining it. Smite hex is also useful, as it's a quick casting hex-removal. There are probably running guides around here somewhere. Last edited by Lafayette; Jul 23, 2006 at 09:45 AM // 09:45..

Jul 23, 2006, 09:31 AM // 09:31	#2
Slainster Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2006	yeah, they suck big time, elemental resistance could help.. but most runners are W\Mo.. so Id be interested to know to.

Jul 23, 2006, 09:38 AM // 09:38	#3
Yanman.be Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium Guild: [ROSE] Profession: A/	Degen from Ice Imps? You mean snares I think. Most use Holy Veil to get Mind Freeze off...

Jul 23, 2006, 09:44 AM // 09:44	#5
Alpha Moth Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005	Pre cast holy veil. if more then 1 wat for the first mind freeze to wear of then holy veil the next lot cause the imps would of all attacked you with it.

Jul 23, 2006, 09:48 AM // 09:48	#6
Doug Clifton Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA Guild: The Shadowed Assassins [DaRk] Profession: W/Mo	Yes I am a W/Mo and I have used Holy Veil but I always die before I can really get anywhere. Not so much with the Drok's run but with the Grotto run from Thunderhead Keep

Jul 23, 2006, 10:21 AM // 10:21	#7
MementoMori Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2006 Guild: Lightning Strikes [LS] Profession: W/Mo	Post your build... on the Grotto run (also known as the imp run ) its very much impossible to get there tbh. Use holy veil and smite hex (use smite hex INSTEAD of .. mending?) And hope you get near to the portal and res there. Droks run, I could probably help more there as I can do that 95% of the time.

Jul 23, 2006, 10:54 AM // 10:54	#8
Marth Reynolds Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Netherlands Guild: The Lore Enforcers Profession: Me/A	ehh youre encountering ice imps on a thk to grotta run??? take a other route youre obviously taking the wrong one if you meet ice imps...

Jul 23, 2006, 01:50 PM // 13:50	#10
jimmy_logic Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Profession: R/	A Fiery Dragon Sword would be nice there but then again you run... yeah just use Holy Veil (pre-cast and then remove) Smite Hex is good as well.

Jul 24, 2006, 12:16 AM // 00:16	#11
Eat A Poptart Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: W/	i could prolly do the droks run but......... the imps slow me down then i die

Jul 24, 2006, 03:46 AM // 03:46	#14
Mr D J Permanently Unbanned Join Date: Jun 2005	I used to run forge a long time ago and after I got fissure just to restore my balance... Use holy veil + smite hex all the time (thats for the 1st group of imps near pinesouls) and after that you can avoid all groups. If you can't avoid them simply ask someone to zone because it is an awful spawn.

Jul 24, 2006, 08:28 AM // 08:28	#15
Doug Clifton Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA Guild: The Shadowed Assassins [DaRk] Profession: W/Mo	Yeah the main reason I am trying to become a Drok's runner other then the obvious money it gets, is that there are no droks runners in my alliance and I have a lot of people asking me for this run. Thank you for all your help I think I might be able to work something out now