Henchies - Guild Wars Forums

Sliceman · Feb 02, 2006, 12:12 PM // 12:12

Well,I recently tried solo farming and found a bit hard.So I decided to take henchies until I could handle myself.My question is that if I went farming with henchies,would my item droprate be decreased?

SaucE · Feb 02, 2006, 12:14 PM // 12:14

Yes because drops are shared by all party members, human or computer controlled.

Caged Fury · Feb 02, 2006, 12:14 PM // 12:14

Yes, henchies will take their share of the drops/loot.

Evil Hypnotist · Feb 02, 2006, 12:31 PM // 12:31

They aren't charity workers, you effectively pay for their time by giving them a share ^^

thelessa · Feb 02, 2006, 01:30 PM // 13:30

and they usually take ALL the good stuff too!

JediKnight · Feb 02, 2006, 01:49 PM // 13:49

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Originally Posted by thelessa

and they usually take ALL the good stuff too!

Yep I found that. All i get is whites and the odd purple. Mostly just coins though. Killed all tengu between LA and Beetleton, only had 3 drops that weren't coins.

xxSilhouette · Feb 02, 2006, 01:52 PM // 13:52

I usually go farming in SF with henchies, The only thing i don't like is sharing the gold, and the drop rates do decrease but at least if a green does drop you will get it

fiery · Feb 02, 2006, 02:26 PM // 14:26

henchies wont work for free so they take portion of your gold and drops

quickmonty · Feb 02, 2006, 02:28 PM // 14:28

You do "hire" henchies, and since you don't pay them directly they take a cut of whatever you get when with you, just like real players.

Faer · Feb 02, 2006, 04:22 PM // 16:22

I had to learn this little bit the hard way...

As everyone else has previously stated, henchies do take thier share of the gold and a good portion of the items that are dropped. The more henchmen you bring along, the less you will get. If you do need the extra help, try to limit yourself as to which henchies you bring along. Being a Ranger/Mesmer and prone to getting forced into fighting large numbers of enemies, I tend to bring along Orion (mage) and/or Alesia (healer). Orion has a habit of casting Firestorm, which does a good job helping me take out larger groups. Alesia keeps me healed when the going gets rough and I can't stay at a distance... Depending on the area I am going through, I'll take either one or both of them along, if I take them at all. Most of the time I prefer to solo play, as I don't lose out on the drops and experience. I resort to henchmen and parties only when necessary.

Yakumo · Feb 07, 2006, 01:48 PM // 13:48

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Originally Posted by thelessa

and they usually take ALL the good stuff too!

Bah! Henchies take stuff!

Decided it was about time my Ranger stepped foot outside Ascalon and went to do the The Great Northern Wall mission... Failed to get the bonus cos one of the henchies took one of the quest items!

Although, it could easily have been my pet!

wilebill · Feb 07, 2006, 03:09 PM // 15:09

So many people feel they must solo farm to get the drops because of the greedy henchies, that I suggest that ANet ought to limit henchie pickups to low level items only, players always get greens, purples, and golds always.

Or does ANet want to encourage solo farming? I am confused.

Loviatar · Feb 07, 2006, 03:18 PM // 15:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilebill

So many people feel they must solo farm to get the drops because of the greedy henchies, that I suggest that ANet ought to limit henchie pickups to low level items only, players always get greens, purples, and golds always.

Or does ANet want to encourage solo farming? I am confused.

yes you are indeed confused

the henchies are there to fill in blank spots when you cant get a full group of real people together or just want to spend a short time playing or may have to leave at a moments notice.

TRY TO HAVE REAL PEOPLE GIVE YOU ALL OF THE GOOD DROPS AFTER A HARD MISSION AND THEY WILL TELL YOU TO STUFF IT

SO............ON BEHALF OF HARD WORKING HENCHIES EVERYWHERE............STUFFIT

Brent · Feb 07, 2006, 03:30 PM // 15:30

Kill All Henchies

Fungus Amongus · Feb 07, 2006, 08:21 PM // 20:21

A good idea is to pick an area you would like to farm. Grab some henchies and go for it. When you become familiar with that area, try it again but drop one of the henchmen. If you can still clear the are comfortably, drop another henchman. Keep doing this until you find your limit. Eventually you will understand better ways to defeat the enemies of the area, hopefully even solo.

onyo · Feb 07, 2006, 10:11 PM // 22:11

The rare fellblade dropped, reserved for Stephan [Fighter Hench].

Age · Feb 07, 2006, 10:44 PM // 22:44

The way I do it if I use henchies is cut down on them say in half so if there is 6 I make it 3 and so on.

Canadian Bacon · Feb 07, 2006, 11:19 PM // 23:19

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Originally Posted by onyo

The rare fellblade dropped, reserved for Stephan [Fighter Hench].

Since when can you see Henchy drops?

Loviatar · Feb 07, 2006, 11:39 PM // 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canadian Bacon

Since when can you see Henchy drops?

you cant and for just that reason

onyo · Feb 09, 2006, 10:50 PM // 22:50

i was joking...

Feb 02, 2006, 12:12 PM // 12:12	#1
Sliceman Academy Page Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: W/Mo	Henchies Well,I recently tried solo farming and found a bit hard.So I decided to take henchies until I could handle myself.My question is that if I went farming with henchies,would my item droprate be decreased?

Feb 02, 2006, 12:14 PM // 12:14	#2
SaucE Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: OgreSlayingKnife.com Guild: [MEEP] Biscuit of Dewm Profession: N/	Yes because drops are shared by all party members, human or computer controlled.

Feb 02, 2006, 12:14 PM // 12:14	#3
Caged Fury Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Hearts Of Fury [HoF]	Yes, henchies will take their share of the drops/loot.

Feb 02, 2006, 12:31 PM // 12:31	#4
Evil Hypnotist Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: I Dragon I [PAIN]	They aren't charity workers, you effectively pay for their time by giving them a share ^^

Feb 02, 2006, 01:30 PM // 13:30	#5
thelessa Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Guild: Purple Puzycats Profession: R/Mo	and they usually take ALL the good stuff too!

Feb 02, 2006, 01:52 PM // 13:52	#7
xxSilhouette Desert Nomad Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lost in the sands of time... Guild: Blood Of Orr [BoO] Profession: R/Rt	I usually go farming in SF with henchies, The only thing i don't like is sharing the gold, and the drop rates do decrease but at least if a green does drop you will get it

Feb 02, 2006, 02:26 PM // 14:26	#8
fiery Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: maryland Guild: InYurFace Gaming [IYF] Profession: R/	henchies wont work for free so they take portion of your gold and drops

Feb 02, 2006, 02:28 PM // 14:28	#9
quickmonty Ancient Windbreaker Join Date: May 2005	You do "hire" henchies, and since you don't pay them directly they take a cut of whatever you get when with you, just like real players.

Feb 02, 2006, 04:22 PM // 16:22	#10
Faer La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo Join Date: Feb 2006	I had to learn this little bit the hard way... As everyone else has previously stated, henchies do take thier share of the gold and a good portion of the items that are dropped. The more henchmen you bring along, the less you will get. If you do need the extra help, try to limit yourself as to which henchies you bring along. Being a Ranger/Mesmer and prone to getting forced into fighting large numbers of enemies, I tend to bring along Orion (mage) and/or Alesia (healer). Orion has a habit of casting Firestorm, which does a good job helping me take out larger groups. Alesia keeps me healed when the going gets rough and I can't stay at a distance... Depending on the area I am going through, I'll take either one or both of them along, if I take them at all. Most of the time I prefer to solo play, as I don't lose out on the drops and experience. I resort to henchmen and parties only when necessary.

Feb 07, 2006, 03:09 PM // 15:09	#12
wilebill Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt Vernon, Ohio Guild: Band of the Hawk Profession: W/Mo	So many people feel they must solo farm to get the drops because of the greedy henchies, that I suggest that ANet ought to limit henchie pickups to low level items only, players always get greens, purples, and golds always. Or does ANet want to encourage solo farming? I am confused.

Feb 07, 2006, 03:30 PM // 15:30	#14
Brent Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: E/R	Kill All Henchies

Feb 07, 2006, 08:21 PM // 20:21	#15
Fungus Amongus Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare] \| [Rare] Alliance	A good idea is to pick an area you would like to farm. Grab some henchies and go for it. When you become familiar with that area, try it again but drop one of the henchmen. If you can still clear the are comfortably, drop another henchman. Keep doing this until you find your limit. Eventually you will understand better ways to defeat the enemies of the area, hopefully even solo.

Feb 07, 2006, 10:11 PM // 22:11	#16
onyo Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2006	The rare fellblade dropped, reserved for Stephan [Fighter Hench].

Feb 07, 2006, 10:44 PM // 22:44	#17
Age Hall Hero Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Canada/BC Guild: STG Administrator Profession: Mo/	The way I do it if I use henchies is cut down on them say in half so if there is 6 I make it 3 and so on.

Feb 09, 2006, 10:50 PM // 22:50	#20
onyo Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2006	i was joking...