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Magoo93 · Jul 01, 2006, 06:09 PM // 18:09

Fellow Players,

I only started playing a couple of days ago and am still on level 1 in Ascalon city doing the starting quests. I am trying to do the quest "The Blessings of Balthazar", clearing out the escaped catacomb skeletons. What a useless shambles so far !!!! My W/Mo has Orison of Healing,Bane Signet,Retribution,Symbol of Wrath,Healing Signet,&Frenzy.My weapons are Starter Hammer 3-5 dam,Longbow 4-6 dam,Fire Wand 4-6 dam,Holy Rod 4-6 dam.
Basically Iv'e already tried 4 times to kill off these skeletons, but keep getting my butt kicked. They stand in two's or three's and I cant seem to seperate them. I have tried attacking from a distance with hit-run tactics, but they seem to regen?
Anyone got any ideas or info on how they completed this "Starter" quest??
Frustrated.....

Magoo93

Avarre · Jul 01, 2006, 06:14 PM // 18:14

As a warrior, your primary skill usage should be warrior skills. You have the worst energy regen and energy levels, so relying on spells is typically a very poor idea.

You might also wish to consider grouping with someone, or gaining a few levels first.

A potential skillbar would include:

Healing Signet
Symbol of Wrath
All the weapon attacks you can fit

And put stat points in weapon (of choice), tactics, str, and smite.

Swinging Fists · Jul 01, 2006, 06:18 PM // 18:18

As a level 1 warrior, you should go and kill some river skales outside ascalon city and level up to about 3 or maybe 4. When you get attribute points, follow Avarre's advice.

Loviatar · Jul 01, 2006, 06:22 PM // 18:22

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Originally Posted by Magoo93

Anyone got any ideas or info on how they completed this "Starter" quest??
Frustrated.....

Magoo93

these should help a lot

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...-10-id1195.php

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...lon-id1264.php

also go down to the river and smack some skales to gain a few levels.

also start another character and do all the other secondary profession quests to gain experience before settling on the one you want

Carth` · Jul 01, 2006, 06:24 PM // 18:24

You shouldn't be attempting that quest at level 1, there are many other easier ones to help you gain levels. The catacombs is one of the harder areas in pre-searing.

Magoo93 · Jul 01, 2006, 06:54 PM // 18:54

Many thanks for all the suggestions. I will study them and follow the advice, and level up some on the easier quests/skale killing.

Appreciative
Magoo93

Loviatar · Jul 01, 2006, 06:59 PM // 18:59

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Originally Posted by Magoo93

Many thanks for all the suggestions. I will study them and follow the advice, and level up some on the easier quests/skale killing.

Appreciative
Magoo93

collect those skale fins and trade 5 of them for a belt pouch from the collector to your left as you go out from the city

bringer di morte · Jul 01, 2006, 07:00 PM // 19:00

If you still need help, I'll be glad to assist you. Whisper me ingame at Lifes Regeneration.

Magoo93 · Jul 01, 2006, 07:15 PM // 19:15

Many Thanks once more for all the help.What a great forum to find so many willing to help out an ignorant noob!!!!!! I half expected sarcasm or criticism, instead I am finding a bunch of very nice people!!!!

I will keep in mind your offer "Bringer di morte", thanks.

Filled with a rosy glow

Magoo93

Yanman.be · Jul 01, 2006, 07:18 PM // 19:18

You should consider taking friends in there...max party size is 2...but any help will help!

AW Lore · Jul 01, 2006, 08:03 PM // 20:03

something that went unnoticed:

dont use frenzy, well at least not in pve, with that you take double damage, and if you use healing signet after using frenzy, well means they will deal a lot of damage.

frenzy is good to use if the enemies arent atacking you, but if they focus on you try to not use frenzy

Jul 01, 2006, 06:09 PM // 18:09	#1
Magoo93 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Leeds West Yorks UK Guild: nil Profession: W/Mo	Newbies Dismal Start. Can I get any Worse? Fellow Players, I only started playing a couple of days ago and am still on level 1 in Ascalon city doing the starting quests. I am trying to do the quest "The Blessings of Balthazar", clearing out the escaped catacomb skeletons. What a useless shambles so far !!!! My W/Mo has Orison of Healing,Bane Signet,Retribution,Symbol of Wrath,Healing Signet,&Frenzy.My weapons are Starter Hammer 3-5 dam,Longbow 4-6 dam,Fire Wand 4-6 dam,Holy Rod 4-6 dam. Basically Iv'e already tried 4 times to kill off these skeletons, but keep getting my butt kicked. They stand in two's or three's and I cant seem to seperate them. I have tried attacking from a distance with hit-run tactics, but they seem to regen? Anyone got any ideas or info on how they completed this "Starter" quest?? Frustrated..... Magoo93

Jul 01, 2006, 06:14 PM // 18:14	#2
Avarre Bubblegum Patrol Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore Armed Forces	As a warrior, your primary skill usage should be warrior skills. You have the worst energy regen and energy levels, so relying on spells is typically a very poor idea. You might also wish to consider grouping with someone, or gaining a few levels first. A potential skillbar would include: Healing Signet Symbol of Wrath All the weapon attacks you can fit And put stat points in weapon (of choice), tactics, str, and smite. Last edited by Avarre; Jul 01, 2006 at 06:16 PM // 18:16..

Jul 01, 2006, 06:18 PM // 18:18	#3
Swinging Fists Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2006 Profession: W/Mo	As a level 1 warrior, you should go and kill some river skales outside ascalon city and level up to about 3 or maybe 4. When you get attribute points, follow Avarre's advice.

Jul 01, 2006, 06:24 PM // 18:24	#5
Carth` Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2006	You shouldn't be attempting that quest at level 1, there are many other easier ones to help you gain levels. The catacombs is one of the harder areas in pre-searing.

Jul 01, 2006, 06:54 PM // 18:54	#6
Magoo93 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Leeds West Yorks UK Guild: nil Profession: W/Mo	Many thanks for all the suggestions. I will study them and follow the advice, and level up some on the easier quests/skale killing. Appreciative Magoo93

Jul 01, 2006, 07:00 PM // 19:00	#8
bringer di morte Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: My house Guild: The True Oni [Oni]	If you still need help, I'll be glad to assist you. Whisper me ingame at Lifes Regeneration.

Jul 01, 2006, 07:15 PM // 19:15	#9
Magoo93 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Leeds West Yorks UK Guild: nil Profession: W/Mo	Many Thanks once more for all the help.What a great forum to find so many willing to help out an ignorant noob!!!!!! I half expected sarcasm or criticism, instead I am finding a bunch of very nice people!!!! I will keep in mind your offer "Bringer di morte", thanks. Filled with a rosy glow Magoo93

Jul 01, 2006, 07:18 PM // 19:18	#10
Yanman.be Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium Guild: [ROSE] Profession: A/	You should consider taking friends in there...max party size is 2...but any help will help!

Jul 01, 2006, 08:03 PM // 20:03	#11
AW Lore Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2006 Guild: Ancient Warriors Gaming Clan Profession: W/Mo	something that went unnoticed: dont use frenzy, well at least not in pve, with that you take double damage, and if you use healing signet after using frenzy, well means they will deal a lot of damage. frenzy is good to use if the enemies arent atacking you, but if they focus on you try to not use frenzy