Running to Droknar's Forge... as a ranger.. - Guild Wars Forums

Boubou · Jul 22, 2005, 05:33 PM // 17:33

Hi guys,

I was wondering if anyone attempted it already? If yes, does it seems possible ?

I ran all the places in the desert alone, ran around droknar's (going to port sledge, the first mission)... all that while level 18. So I was wondering, would it be possible to run Beacon's to Droknar's with my ranger ?

As skill for the moment, I'm using Dodge and Storm Chaser. If you got other suggestions, I would be glad to hear them.

Thanks!

Tinweasele · Jul 22, 2005, 06:41 PM // 18:41

it would be very very hard to do because the monsters on the path SPAM knockdown effects. and if you got knockedown and then surrounded its game over.

kleps · Jul 22, 2005, 06:43 PM // 18:43

i think someone does it as a ranger, do a forum search because i remember seeing it somewhere a while back.

Algren Cole · Jul 22, 2005, 06:46 PM // 18:46

I've done it as a Ranger/Warrior and as a Ranger/Monk.

it's very much possible...though very very very difficult as a R/Mo

add whirling defense to your skill set. and serpents quickness. if you've got oath shot bring that as attacking a single enemy once will recharge all your skills making it possible for you to use storm chaser essentially the entire way.

post your secondary if you'd like help working out a possible build.

Boubou · Jul 22, 2005, 06:59 PM // 18:59

My secondary was.. pointless at that point, I was wondering if it is possible. I'm a R/Mo at the moment, I may plan to switch it to R/W once ascended, more running skill...

I already use Whirlwind defence, but did not look at serpent quickness.

I use Troll unguent, Healing Breaze and Heal Area for healing, breeze and area are fast casting...

Thanks for your answer guys !

Tinweasele · Jul 22, 2005, 07:04 PM // 19:04

personally i would say drop the unguent it doesnt last long for the 3 second casting time. healing breeze would be the much better choice since it is a 1 second cast for 10 sec duration as opposed to 3 sec cast for 10 sec duration. and when you are running time is everything:-P

Algren Cole · Jul 22, 2005, 07:06 PM // 19:06

add mending to your skill set...and leave it on at all times.

grab yourself a +energy icon(I got a +21 from a collector outside grendich collecting scortched loadstones).

Mending is an enchantment(so it stays on constantly) that gives you an extra 3 pips of HP regen when att is maxed.

then just spam stormchaser dodge whirling defense and serpents quickness to recharge. you'll get knocked down alot but with mending giving you a constant heal and a couple of healing spells you should be able to make it.

JoDiamonds · Jul 22, 2005, 07:07 PM // 19:07

Algren: What's the key to doing it without Balanced Stance? How do you deal with the knockdowns?

Lots of people have done it with Wa/X or X/Wa, but anything else seems difficult.

ChoKILLate[FDG] · Jul 22, 2005, 07:43 PM // 19:43

And what protects you from the "slow/crippling" attacks? Is that whirling D?

Haloknight9 · Jul 22, 2005, 08:43 PM // 20:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Algren Cole

grab yourself a +energy icon(I got a +21 from a collector outside grendich collecting scortched loadstones)

A plus 21?! wow. where is this guy again?

I cant seem to find him.

Fye Duron · Jul 22, 2005, 08:59 PM // 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haloknight9

A plus 21?! wow. where is this guy again?

I cant seem to find him.

It is +6 with +15/-1 regen if I'm not mistaken

Haloknight9 · Jul 22, 2005, 09:06 PM // 21:06

Thanks

Dunno if it would be worth it for the -1 ene regen though.

Fye Duron · Jul 22, 2005, 09:10 PM // 21:10

I don't think It would be.

Boubou · Jul 24, 2005, 07:50 PM // 19:50

Not sure about the -1 regen though. As a ranger, the energy isn't coming back quick enough if you spam few spells.

I will look at change to a warrior when I'll be ascended, but I will try to do it again and post the build I used (if I ever manage to do it).

thanks for your answers guys.

help me plz · Aug 23, 2005, 01:15 AM // 01:15

ya u need balenced stance

severin · Aug 23, 2005, 07:03 AM // 07:03

There's also the "third" running skill for rangers. The elite skill called Escape which uses the Expertice attribute. Might come in handy.

CKaz · Aug 23, 2005, 02:21 PM // 14:21

Was hoping I could make the run with my W/R but those imps slowing me with the wurms coming up - I go balanced - but I'm getting plucked at and getting hit while I cant shake the hex slow

Not that cripple is any better but at least I could use a shout to heal from conditions a bit.. water hexes + 2 wurms for teh win

Algren Cole · Aug 23, 2005, 02:59 PM // 14:59

CKaZ: add Melandrus Resiliance to your skillset. throw it on when they hex you and it'll turn the degen into regen

Jul 22, 2005, 05:33 PM // 17:33	#1
Boubou Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Quebec, Canada Guild: L'ordre [LO] Profession: Mo/W	Running to Droknar's Forge... as a ranger.. Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone attempted it already? If yes, does it seems possible ? I ran all the places in the desert alone, ran around droknar's (going to port sledge, the first mission)... all that while level 18. So I was wondering, would it be possible to run Beacon's to Droknar's with my ranger ? As skill for the moment, I'm using Dodge and Storm Chaser. If you got other suggestions, I would be glad to hear them. Thanks!

Aug 23, 2005, 02:21 PM // 14:21	#17
CKaz Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2005	W/R problem with water hexes Was hoping I could make the run with my W/R but those imps slowing me with the wurms coming up - I go balanced - but I'm getting plucked at and getting hit while I cant shake the hex slow Not that cripple is any better but at least I could use a shout to heal from conditions a bit.. water hexes + 2 wurms for teh win

Jul 22, 2005, 06:41 PM // 18:41	#2
Tinweasele Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005	it would be very very hard to do because the monsters on the path SPAM knockdown effects. and if you got knockedown and then surrounded its game over.

Jul 22, 2005, 06:43 PM // 18:43	#3
kleps Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: W/Mo	i think someone does it as a ranger, do a forum search because i remember seeing it somewhere a while back.

Jul 22, 2005, 06:46 PM // 18:46	#4
Algren Cole Banned Join Date: Jun 2005	I've done it as a Ranger/Warrior and as a Ranger/Monk. it's very much possible...though very very very difficult as a R/Mo add whirling defense to your skill set. and serpents quickness. if you've got oath shot bring that as attacking a single enemy once will recharge all your skills making it possible for you to use storm chaser essentially the entire way. post your secondary if you'd like help working out a possible build.

Jul 22, 2005, 06:59 PM // 18:59	#5
Boubou Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Quebec, Canada Guild: L'ordre [LO] Profession: Mo/W	My secondary was.. pointless at that point, I was wondering if it is possible. I'm a R/Mo at the moment, I may plan to switch it to R/W once ascended, more running skill... I already use Whirlwind defence, but did not look at serpent quickness. I use Troll unguent, Healing Breaze and Heal Area for healing, breeze and area are fast casting... Thanks for your answer guys !

Jul 22, 2005, 07:04 PM // 19:04	#6
Tinweasele Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005	personally i would say drop the unguent it doesnt last long for the 3 second casting time. healing breeze would be the much better choice since it is a 1 second cast for 10 sec duration as opposed to 3 sec cast for 10 sec duration. and when you are running time is everything:-P

Jul 22, 2005, 07:06 PM // 19:06	#7
Algren Cole Banned Join Date: Jun 2005	add mending to your skill set...and leave it on at all times. grab yourself a +energy icon(I got a +21 from a collector outside grendich collecting scortched loadstones). Mending is an enchantment(so it stays on constantly) that gives you an extra 3 pips of HP regen when att is maxed. then just spam stormchaser dodge whirling defense and serpents quickness to recharge. you'll get knocked down alot but with mending giving you a constant heal and a couple of healing spells you should be able to make it.

Jul 22, 2005, 07:07 PM // 19:07	#8
JoDiamonds Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New England	Algren: What's the key to doing it without Balanced Stance? How do you deal with the knockdowns? Lots of people have done it with Wa/X or X/Wa, but anything else seems difficult.

Jul 22, 2005, 07:43 PM // 19:43	#9
ChoKILLate[FDG] Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: [FDG]-Fudge Profession: Mo/Me	And what protects you from the "slow/crippling" attacks? Is that whirling D?

Jul 22, 2005, 09:06 PM // 21:06	#12
Haloknight9 Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005	Thanks Dunno if it would be worth it for the -1 ene regen though.

Jul 22, 2005, 09:10 PM // 21:10	#13
Fye Duron Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chico, CA, USA Guild: Dragon Fang	I don't think It would be.

Jul 24, 2005, 07:50 PM // 19:50	#14
Boubou Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Quebec, Canada Guild: L'ordre [LO] Profession: Mo/W	Not sure about the -1 regen though. As a ranger, the energy isn't coming back quick enough if you spam few spells. I will look at change to a warrior when I'll be ascended, but I will try to do it again and post the build I used (if I ever manage to do it). thanks for your answers guys.

Aug 23, 2005, 01:15 AM // 01:15	#15
help me plz Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005	ya u need balenced stance

Aug 23, 2005, 07:03 AM // 07:03	#16
severin Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Denmark Guild: Nordic Daners Profession: R/Mo	There's also the "third" running skill for rangers. The elite skill called Escape which uses the Expertice attribute. Might come in handy.

Aug 23, 2005, 02:59 PM // 14:59	#18
Algren Cole Banned Join Date: Jun 2005	CKaZ: add Melandrus Resiliance to your skillset. throw it on when they hex you and it'll turn the degen into regen