Scarab Drops - Guild Wars Forums

kc99 · Jan 18, 2006, 10:25 AM // 10:25

I am trying to obtain the desert collectors sword at the mo, It requires five jade mandibles which are dropped by those pesky scarabs. In the last few days i have taken countless trips out of amnoon oasis (the exit near the henchies) and eliminated every scarab i can find, So far i have collected 1 mandible???!!

Is there anything i can do to increase drops ( do a rain dance or something) or is there anywhere else where they drop more frequently?
Next i'm gonna go get a sheild which requires 5 massive jawbones which sand giants drop and i hope i'm not gonna have the same problem.

Gildor Took · Jan 18, 2006, 10:31 AM // 10:31

you could just buy the collector materials

Francis Crawford · Jan 18, 2006, 10:37 AM // 10:37

Just go out and get poisoned more. You should get your share of them.

complexiator · Jan 18, 2006, 10:48 AM // 10:48

Like always, to increase the drops, go with as few henchmen possible. And if your with people ask them before to give you the jade mandible drops in return of your drop.

Hockster · Jan 18, 2006, 11:35 AM // 11:35

The CCS in the desert needs 5 bleached shells, not massive jawbones.

Former Ruling · Jan 18, 2006, 12:15 PM // 12:15

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Originally Posted by Hockster

The CCS in the desert needs 5 bleached shells, not massive jawbones.

The Stance CCS isnt the only shield in the desert.

Anyway - GO out with as few henchies as possible to kill them. FEwer people means more of the drops are allocated to you.

Hockster · Jan 18, 2006, 12:37 PM // 12:37

The hexed one outside of Rankor is much easier to get.

kc99 · Jan 18, 2006, 12:47 PM // 12:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hockster

The CCS in the desert needs 5 bleached shells, not massive jawbones.

Its the hexed sheild i'm going after not the bleached shells enchanted one, hence the need for massive jawbones.

Hockster · Jan 18, 2006, 02:12 PM // 14:12

Five griffon wings at Rankor gets you the same shield.

fiery · Jan 18, 2006, 02:26 PM // 14:26

best advice.. go look around all the dessert places..and just kill in that one place.if nothing is dropping or to the second populated place..or go into a town wanting to buy em

Jetdoc · Jan 18, 2006, 02:42 PM // 14:42

Best place for massive jawbones is at the beginning of the Thirsty River mission. There's 4 sand giants right near the beginning, once you dispatch of a few devourers.

Cherno · Jan 18, 2006, 02:46 PM // 14:46

There is also a batch of scarabs north east of Seekers, where the belated betrothal and the crafter quests are. It is a pretty easy run up there, just hae to fight a few hydras and storm riders. Over by the wooden stairs or go through the hole on the left hand side of the middle wood wall and you can safely get to a bunch of scarabs there by the portal.

darkMishkin · Jan 18, 2006, 03:01 PM // 15:01

If you have the "Monk's Path" quest, its only a short hop from Elona to an entire nest of Scarabs...

kc99 · Jan 18, 2006, 03:32 PM // 15:32

Thanks for the input everyone, I may try taking less henchies but i just hate those scarab's filthy little necro paws all over me.

As for griffon wings i got plenty of them! Now where is rankor again? i get confused sometimes

DeanBB · Jan 18, 2006, 03:40 PM // 15:40

Is that wings from the desert or wings from the mountains - 2 different items. Camp Rankor is north of Droknar's Forge.

If you were farming the same place over and over you may have been reducing the drop rate, a little device Anet put in to discourage farming.

Jetdoc · Jan 18, 2006, 03:58 PM // 15:58

kc - I see that you are a W/Mo. The best way to kill the scarabs solo (without henchmen) is to (1) wear the lieutenants helm from Henge of Denravi to reduce the duration of their hexes; (2) do NOT bring any skills that create conditions such as bleeding or deep wound (because they will put them back on you with Plague Touch (3) do not put on any enchantments, such as mending, etc. because they will strip them and do damage to you with chilibains and (4) bring a few healing spells, such as healing signet, orison of healing, etc.

You'll find that these guys are actually not that hard if you make sure you take away their primary weapons, which are plague touch and chilibains.

kc99 · Jan 18, 2006, 04:30 PM // 16:30

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Originally Posted by DeanBB

Is that wings from the desert or wings from the mountains - 2 different items. Camp Rankor is north of Droknars forge.

Aaahh that'll be frosted griffon wings then! Ah think ah'll stick to me massive jawbones in that case.

And Jetdoc... The leiutenants helm....Thats a good idea..i like that one!

EF2NYD · Jan 18, 2006, 06:35 PM // 18:35

Rock scarabs also drop Jade Mandibles, and they're much easier to kill than their necro brethren. Lots can be found outside Thirsty River and are easy to solo.

As for Massive Jawbones, I like to exit Destiny Gorge towards Thirsty River, take a left past all the griffons and kill all the sand giants along the sand dunes. About 20 or so there, and they usually travel in groups of three.

Jan 18, 2006, 10:25 AM // 10:25	#1
kc99 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scotland Guild: Renaissance Desire Profession: R/Mo	Scarab Drops I am trying to obtain the desert collectors sword at the mo, It requires five jade mandibles which are dropped by those pesky scarabs. In the last few days i have taken countless trips out of amnoon oasis (the exit near the henchies) and eliminated every scarab i can find, So far i have collected 1 mandible???!! Is there anything i can do to increase drops ( do a rain dance or something) or is there anywhere else where they drop more frequently? Next i'm gonna go get a sheild which requires 5 massive jawbones which sand giants drop and i hope i'm not gonna have the same problem.

Jan 18, 2006, 10:31 AM // 10:31	#2
Gildor Took Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia, 3rd rock from the sun Profession: Mo/	you could just buy the collector materials Last edited by Gildor Took; Jan 18, 2006 at 01:21 PM // 13:21..

Jan 18, 2006, 10:37 AM // 10:37	#3
Francis Crawford Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2005	Just go out and get poisoned more. You should get your share of them.

Jan 18, 2006, 10:48 AM // 10:48	#4
complexiator Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: the Netherlands Guild: Guardians of Rin Profession: N/R	Like always, to increase the drops, go with as few henchmen possible. And if your with people ask them before to give you the jade mandible drops in return of your drop.

Jan 18, 2006, 11:35 AM // 11:35	#5
Hockster Banned Join Date: Jul 2005	The CCS in the desert needs 5 bleached shells, not massive jawbones.

Jan 18, 2006, 12:37 PM // 12:37	#7
Hockster Banned Join Date: Jul 2005	The hexed one outside of Rankor is much easier to get.

Jan 18, 2006, 02:12 PM // 14:12	#9
Hockster Banned Join Date: Jul 2005	Five griffon wings at Rankor gets you the same shield.

Jan 18, 2006, 02:26 PM // 14:26	#10
fiery Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: maryland Guild: InYurFace Gaming [IYF] Profession: R/	best advice.. go look around all the dessert places..and just kill in that one place.if nothing is dropping or to the second populated place..or go into a town wanting to buy em

Jan 18, 2006, 02:42 PM // 14:42	#11
Jetdoc Hell's Protector Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: The Eyes of Texas [BEVO] Profession: D/A	Best place for massive jawbones is at the beginning of the Thirsty River mission. There's 4 sand giants right near the beginning, once you dispatch of a few devourers.

Jan 18, 2006, 02:46 PM // 14:46	#12
Cherno Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: Stars of Destiny Profession: E/	There is also a batch of scarabs north east of Seekers, where the belated betrothal and the crafter quests are. It is a pretty easy run up there, just hae to fight a few hydras and storm riders. Over by the wooden stairs or go through the hole on the left hand side of the middle wood wall and you can safely get to a bunch of scarabs there by the portal.

Jan 18, 2006, 03:01 PM // 15:01	#13
darkMishkin Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: Mo/	If you have the "Monk's Path" quest, its only a short hop from Elona to an entire nest of Scarabs...

Jan 18, 2006, 03:32 PM // 15:32	#14
kc99 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scotland Guild: Renaissance Desire Profession: R/Mo	Thanks for the input everyone, I may try taking less henchies but i just hate those scarab's filthy little necro paws all over me. As for griffon wings i got plenty of them! Now where is rankor again? i get confused sometimes

Jan 18, 2006, 03:40 PM // 15:40	#15
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	Is that wings from the desert or wings from the mountains - 2 different items. Camp Rankor is north of Droknar's Forge. If you were farming the same place over and over you may have been reducing the drop rate, a little device Anet put in to discourage farming.

Jan 18, 2006, 03:58 PM // 15:58	#16
Jetdoc Hell's Protector Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: The Eyes of Texas [BEVO] Profession: D/A	kc - I see that you are a W/Mo. The best way to kill the scarabs solo (without henchmen) is to (1) wear the lieutenants helm from Henge of Denravi to reduce the duration of their hexes; (2) do NOT bring any skills that create conditions such as bleeding or deep wound (because they will put them back on you with Plague Touch (3) do not put on any enchantments, such as mending, etc. because they will strip them and do damage to you with chilibains and (4) bring a few healing spells, such as healing signet, orison of healing, etc. You'll find that these guys are actually not that hard if you make sure you take away their primary weapons, which are plague touch and chilibains.

Jan 18, 2006, 06:35 PM // 18:35	#18
EF2NYD Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005	Rock scarabs also drop Jade Mandibles, and they're much easier to kill than their necro brethren. Lots can be found outside Thirsty River and are easy to solo. As for Massive Jawbones, I like to exit Destiny Gorge towards Thirsty River, take a left past all the griffons and kill all the sand giants along the sand dunes. About 20 or so there, and they usually travel in groups of three.