How to target an enemy other than "tabbing"? - Guild Wars Forums

Bio-Flame · Apr 11, 2006, 02:23 PM // 14:23

Hello there.

I wanted to ask a "n00bish" question:

Is there any way for a player to target an enemy other than "tabbing" through the enemies or left-clicking on them?
Isn't there any way for me to assign a key for each enemy? Like, keypad 1 to enemy n??1, keypad 2 to enemy n??2, etc.... ?

I am sorry if this has already been asked before.

boxterduke · Apr 11, 2006, 02:25 PM // 14:25

Clicking C on the keyboard targets yoru closest enemy

Cherno · Apr 11, 2006, 02:46 PM // 14:46

As does backslash.

Only other way is to click with the mouse or follow called targets (usually mapped to T)

There isn't an option to assign keys to enemies.

sledgeunderhill · Apr 11, 2006, 02:47 PM // 14:47

You can also scroll through the enemies by using "[" and "]"

Silent Kitty · Apr 11, 2006, 04:03 PM // 16:03

If you want to send henchies at a target, TAB it first. Than use Shift-Ctrl-Space.
Just make sure that the target is at the edge of your aggro circle.

tommarrow · Apr 11, 2006, 04:17 PM // 16:17

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Originally Posted by Silent Kitty

If you want to send henchies at a target, TAB it first. Than use Shift-Ctrl-Space.
Just make sure that the target is at the edge of your aggro circle.

I have tried this many times with henchies and they just sit there until I actually attack a target which really sucks when I am a monk since I take the aggro first.

felinette · Apr 11, 2006, 04:20 PM // 16:20

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Originally Posted by tommarrow

I have tried this many times with henchies and they just sit there until I actually attack a target which really sucks when I am a monk since I take the aggro first.

Totally agree. Same thing when I was using my mesmer--I'd imagine it's the same for any spellcaster. It would be nice if Anet provided a way to call a target for henchies without having to attack the target yourself.

quickmonty · Apr 11, 2006, 04:24 PM // 16:24

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Originally Posted by tommarrow

I have tried this many times with henchies and they just sit there until I actually attack a target which really sucks when I am a monk since I take the aggro first.

It does work. I use this tactic a lot. Not only do they attack, but I can just stand back and watch

If you just cast spells and don't 'wand' the mobs you should not draw aggro. (hint: wait till the henchies are actually engaged before casting)

felinette · Apr 11, 2006, 04:41 PM // 16:41

You're right, it does work. I just tried it.

Taking my monk through the desert quests will now be easier. Thanks.

Silent Kitty · Apr 11, 2006, 05:02 PM // 17:02

They have to almost touch your aggro circle, or it will not work. I do hydras that way

Cherno · Apr 11, 2006, 05:13 PM // 17:13

Well what actually has to happen is that they don't need to be in your agro circle.

If you call the target, you start to move up, so do the henchies. If you stop, they will continue to move up a bit more. If their agro circle then catches the enemy they will proceed.

Batou of Nine · Apr 11, 2006, 06:10 PM // 18:10

in pvp, each enemy target has a number as do allies. Yes, you can assign buttons to each enemy target #. Just go into control layouts in options to set that up...

lennymon · Apr 11, 2006, 06:20 PM // 18:20

I think some of you aren't catching the difference:
ctrl-space call target AND you attack
ctrl-shift-space call target and you DO NOT attack

henchies will go on either if target is within THEIR aggro bubble.

I do a lot of tabbing or 'c' for closest once battle is on, but in beggining I'll ctrl search for my target and click on it. then call it.

chris_nin00 · Apr 11, 2006, 07:15 PM // 19:15

Control + Space = I'm attacking _______!
Control + Shift + Space = I'm targeting ______!

I do targeting when I'm out with my monk. The thing is, that you have to be somewhat close to the enemy and then call the target.

<3 Henchies

strcpy · Apr 11, 2006, 08:40 PM // 20:40

It's always seemed to work for me if I call a target (ctrl-space) and then immediatly press a movement key to break off the attack (usually backwards). They usually keep going right on to the target. I would estimate I need to no further than and extra half my agro bubble away from the target otherwise they think I am running and disengage - just targetting them or pressing space and backing off doesn't seem to work as well as you have to be right outside the aggro bubble.

Of course, notice the "usually" - sometimes it takes a try or two.

Swinging Fists · Apr 11, 2006, 08:49 PM // 20:49

Thank you for the Ctrl + Shift + Space. I was using only Ctrl + Space and had to call off my own attack and often, henches would also stop. Now I know. Also, thanks for the PvP options setup idea - I will do that as well.

Now, here's one I found a bit back, when I just wanted to see what would happen: You can still target when you are dead. Same way, except Ctrl + Space changes to "I'm targetting ..." instead of "I'm attacking..." (gee, I wonder why?).

Hopefully this might come in handy for someone.

Fungus Amongus · Apr 11, 2006, 10:37 PM // 22:37

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Originally Posted by chris_nin00

I do targeting when I'm out with my monk. The thing is, that you have to be somewhat close to the enemy and then call the target.

In addition to chris_nin00's tip:

If you monitor the enemy's patrol, you can Ctrl+Shift+Space call the target when the enemy is out of range. When they wander near the henchies' aggro circle the henchies will begin to attack without further instruction to do so.

I found this when raising my monk using henchies. I often found myself in the aggro trying to send them to attack. If I stayed a pinch outside of the patrol's aggro, I could target call and wait for them to enter the henchies aggro range. They will automatically engage when the patrol approaches their range.

felinette · Apr 11, 2006, 10:43 PM // 22:43

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Originally Posted by lennymon

I think some of you aren't catching the difference:
ctrl-space call target AND you attack
ctrl-shift-space call target and you DO NOT attack

henchies will go on either if target is within THEIR aggro bubble.

I do a lot of tabbing or 'c' for closest once battle is on, but in beggining I'll ctrl search for my target and click on it. then call it.

You're right, I was trying to do it with ctrl-space and that was the problem. But frankly, I think having to press 3 keys (four if you count the TAB to target the opponent) is excessive for something so common. It would be nice if Anet could get it down to 2 keys. TAB + one key that means, "I'm targetting X."

Maria The Princess · Apr 11, 2006, 11:02 PM // 23:02

anouther qustion.....

how can i make my pet attak? (same way as hench) i tried and it dosnt see mto work. he wont attak untill i attak

Silent Kitty · Apr 11, 2006, 11:15 PM // 23:15

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Originally Posted by Maria The Princess

anouther qustion.....

how can i make my pet attak? (same way as hench) i tried and it dosnt see mto work. he wont attak untill i attak

Pet will not attack, if you don't. If you are not a Ranger primary, pets are pretty useless. You constantly risk a total shut-down of all your skills.

Apr 11, 2006, 02:23 PM // 14:23	#1
Bio-Flame Academy Page Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: SL Profession: E/	How to target an enemy other than "tabbing"? Hello there. I wanted to ask a "n00bish" question: Is there any way for a player to target an enemy other than "tabbing" through the enemies or left-clicking on them? Isn't there any way for me to assign a key for each enemy? Like, keypad 1 to enemy n??1, keypad 2 to enemy n??2, etc.... ? I am sorry if this has already been asked before.

Apr 11, 2006, 02:25 PM // 14:25	#2
boxterduke Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Walking the ruins of Ascalon Guild: DVDF Profession: Me/	Clicking C on the keyboard targets yoru closest enemy

Apr 11, 2006, 02:46 PM // 14:46	#3
Cherno Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: Stars of Destiny Profession: E/	As does backslash. Only other way is to click with the mouse or follow called targets (usually mapped to T) There isn't an option to assign keys to enemies.

Apr 11, 2006, 02:47 PM // 14:47	#4
sledgeunderhill Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Gathering of Friends [GoF]	You can also scroll through the enemies by using "[" and "]"

Apr 11, 2006, 04:03 PM // 16:03	#5
Silent Kitty Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Netherlands Guild: [TYW] "The Young World" Profession: A/Me	If you want to send henchies at a target, TAB it first. Than use Shift-Ctrl-Space. Just make sure that the target is at the edge of your aggro circle.

Apr 11, 2006, 04:41 PM // 16:41	#9
felinette Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Girl Power [GP] Profession: Me/	You're right, it does work. I just tried it. Taking my monk through the desert quests will now be easier. Thanks.

Apr 11, 2006, 05:02 PM // 17:02	#10
Silent Kitty Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Netherlands Guild: [TYW] "The Young World" Profession: A/Me	They have to almost touch your aggro circle, or it will not work. I do hydras that way

Apr 11, 2006, 05:13 PM // 17:13	#11
Cherno Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: Stars of Destiny Profession: E/	Well what actually has to happen is that they don't need to be in your agro circle. If you call the target, you start to move up, so do the henchies. If you stop, they will continue to move up a bit more. If their agro circle then catches the enemy they will proceed.

Apr 11, 2006, 06:10 PM // 18:10	#12
Batou of Nine Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: California, USA Guild: Angel Sharks [AS] (RiP [KaiZ] T__T") Profession: Mo/E	in pvp, each enemy target has a number as do allies. Yes, you can assign buttons to each enemy target #. Just go into control layouts in options to set that up...

Apr 11, 2006, 06:20 PM // 18:20	#13
lennymon Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle Guild: Odin's Hammer [OH] - Servant's of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: R/	I think some of you aren't catching the difference: ctrl-space call target AND you attack ctrl-shift-space call target and you DO NOT attack henchies will go on either if target is within THEIR aggro bubble. I do a lot of tabbing or 'c' for closest once battle is on, but in beggining I'll ctrl search for my target and click on it. then call it.

Apr 11, 2006, 07:15 PM // 19:15	#14
chris_nin00 Dun dun dun Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Reddit Guild Profession: R/	Control + Space = I'm attacking _______! Control + Shift + Space = I'm targeting ______! I do targeting when I'm out with my monk. The thing is, that you have to be somewhat close to the enemy and then call the target. <3 Henchies

Apr 11, 2006, 08:40 PM // 20:40	#15
strcpy Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: One of Many [ONE]	It's always seemed to work for me if I call a target (ctrl-space) and then immediatly press a movement key to break off the attack (usually backwards). They usually keep going right on to the target. I would estimate I need to no further than and extra half my agro bubble away from the target otherwise they think I am running and disengage - just targetting them or pressing space and backing off doesn't seem to work as well as you have to be right outside the aggro bubble. Of course, notice the "usually" - sometimes it takes a try or two.

Apr 11, 2006, 08:49 PM // 20:49	#16
Swinging Fists Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2006 Profession: W/Mo	Thank you for the Ctrl + Shift + Space. I was using only Ctrl + Space and had to call off my own attack and often, henches would also stop. Now I know. Also, thanks for the PvP options setup idea - I will do that as well. Now, here's one I found a bit back, when I just wanted to see what would happen: You can still target when you are dead. Same way, except Ctrl + Space changes to "I'm targetting ..." instead of "I'm attacking..." (gee, I wonder why?). Hopefully this might come in handy for someone.

Apr 11, 2006, 11:02 PM // 23:02	#19
Maria The Princess Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Aequitas Deis	anouther qustion..... how can i make my pet attak? (same way as hench) i tried and it dosnt see mto work. he wont attak untill i attak