Barrage + Pet in Tombs? - Guild Wars Forums

lyra_song · Feb 04, 2006, 02:15 AM // 02:15

so i havent been to Tombs in a little while i guess...so why are beastmaster barragers in demand in Tombs? Pets for tanking?

Valerius · Feb 04, 2006, 02:29 AM // 02:29

well... yeah...

Pets tank while the Rangers Barrage spam

lyra_song · Feb 04, 2006, 02:36 AM // 02:36

Thats what i thought.

I always wondered how energy denial attacks affect pets since they dont have energy to begin with. How does mind wrack and etc work on them?

VitisVinifera · Feb 04, 2006, 04:01 AM // 04:01

last weekend, a ranger was putting together a group for just this. He had to really really convince some rangers to go along with his plan, and after 1 failed start because a few didn't follow his instructions, we got a team perfectly in his vision. I wish I could remember his name, because he was a real pro.

Anyways, here's the way it works:

1 heal monk (that was me)
1 orders necro
6 rangers with lvl 20 pets

The rangers had to have somewhat high beast mastery, and all had to have comfort animal to revive them. And they had to revive them fast and often. Also. all rangers had throw dirt, and each one had a different spirit.

First run, just shy of an hour. Second run, about 50 minutes. Freakin amazing. We were taking on multiple packs at once quite frequently.

I had to heal less than in every 2 monk team, and most 3 monk teams.

I'd highly recommend this setup, for those who don't have hours on end to play. I hope this weekend to find such a group. In fact I may be refitting my necro to be the orders necro in case monks are in supply and orders necros are in demand.

Sol_Vie · Feb 04, 2006, 04:16 AM // 04:16

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Originally Posted by lyra_song

Thats what i thought.

I always wondered how energy denial attacks affect pets since they dont have energy to begin with. How does mind wrack and etc work on them?

Well I know that if you don't have any energy and no regen (i.e. a warrior maintaining two enchants) and someone casts Mind Wrack on you, you do not instantly take the damage. As long as you do not gain any energy and then lose it, you will never be dealt damage from Mind Wrack. This is because of the wording: "The next time".

So if pets have no energy to begin with, I'm pretty sure they'd be immune (in a sense of the word) to Mind Wrack.

geminisaga · Feb 04, 2006, 04:39 AM // 04:39

what type mob in that tomb undead?

koneko · Feb 04, 2006, 04:45 AM // 04:45

A variation of this build has also been showing up in Tombs lately. 5-6 rangers+pets, 1-2 necros (MM, Orders optional) and 1-2 monks (numbers may vary).

The MM variation works extremely well with pets dying left and right.

Alicia of IGE · Feb 04, 2006, 04:52 AM // 04:52

Are pets subject to DP? If not this is ingenious.

fiery · Feb 04, 2006, 04:54 AM // 04:54

best way and breezedd through it was 1 monk 1 MM 6 rangers..finished it fast.

koneko · Feb 04, 2006, 04:57 AM // 04:57

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Originally Posted by Alicia of IGE

Are pets subject to DP?

Nope.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alicia of IGE

If not this is ingenious.

Yep.

The groups that I've gone with don't bother to have everyone bring Throw Dirt. At least one person brings Favorable Winds, at least one person brings Winnowing. Everyone goes equipped with Distracting or Savage Shot.

Former Ruling · Feb 04, 2006, 04:58 AM // 04:58

Barrage Spammers are THE big thing in PvE Tombs right now...

And since Pets are not really effected by alot of the precautions of the monsters then its suggested you bring them.

Rangers really have a good deal in there - since alot of the skill setups and such were specifically put there as anti-farm caster stuff.

fallot · Feb 04, 2006, 06:35 AM // 06:35

This is how I finished Thunderhead Keep, its very effective.

Feb 04, 2006, 02:15 AM // 02:15	#1
lyra_song Hell's Protector Join Date: Oct 2005 Profession: R/Mo	Barrage + Pet in Tombs? so i havent been to Tombs in a little while i guess...so why are beastmaster barragers in demand in Tombs? Pets for tanking?

Feb 04, 2006, 02:29 AM // 02:29	#2
Valerius Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada Profession: R/	well... yeah... Pets tank while the Rangers Barrage spam

Feb 04, 2006, 02:36 AM // 02:36	#3
lyra_song Hell's Protector Join Date: Oct 2005 Profession: R/Mo	Thats what i thought. I always wondered how energy denial attacks affect pets since they dont have energy to begin with. How does mind wrack and etc work on them?

Feb 04, 2006, 04:01 AM // 04:01	#4
VitisVinifera Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northern California Guild: HoTR Profession: N/Me	last weekend, a ranger was putting together a group for just this. He had to really really convince some rangers to go along with his plan, and after 1 failed start because a few didn't follow his instructions, we got a team perfectly in his vision. I wish I could remember his name, because he was a real pro. Anyways, here's the way it works: 1 heal monk (that was me) 1 orders necro 6 rangers with lvl 20 pets The rangers had to have somewhat high beast mastery, and all had to have comfort animal to revive them. And they had to revive them fast and often. Also. all rangers had throw dirt, and each one had a different spirit. First run, just shy of an hour. Second run, about 50 minutes. Freakin amazing. We were taking on multiple packs at once quite frequently. I had to heal less than in every 2 monk team, and most 3 monk teams. I'd highly recommend this setup, for those who don't have hours on end to play. I hope this weekend to find such a group. In fact I may be refitting my necro to be the orders necro in case monks are in supply and orders necros are in demand.

Feb 04, 2006, 04:39 AM // 04:39	#6
geminisaga Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2005 Profession: W/N	what type mob in that tomb undead?

Feb 04, 2006, 04:45 AM // 04:45	#7
koneko Site Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 38??16′ N 140??52′ E Profession: Mo/Me	A variation of this build has also been showing up in Tombs lately. 5-6 rangers+pets, 1-2 necros (MM, Orders optional) and 1-2 monks (numbers may vary). The MM variation works extremely well with pets dying left and right.

Feb 04, 2006, 04:52 AM // 04:52	#8
Alicia of IGE Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: S. Shiverpeaks mostly Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare] Profession: W/	Are pets subject to DP? If not this is ingenious.

Feb 04, 2006, 04:54 AM // 04:54	#9
fiery Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: maryland Guild: InYurFace Gaming [IYF] Profession: R/	best way and breezedd through it was 1 monk 1 MM 6 rangers..finished it fast.

Feb 04, 2006, 04:58 AM // 04:58	#11
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	Barrage Spammers are THE big thing in PvE Tombs right now... And since Pets are not really effected by alot of the precautions of the monsters then its suggested you bring them. Rangers really have a good deal in there - since alot of the skill setups and such were specifically put there as anti-farm caster stuff.

Feb 04, 2006, 06:35 AM // 06:35	#12
fallot I'm the king Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Aussie Trolling Crew: Grand Phallus and Chairman Pro Tempore	This is how I finished Thunderhead Keep, its very effective.