Lightning surge and bosses - Guild Wars Forums

Dayala · Jun 19, 2005, 11:27 PM // 23:27

I have noticed that recently the Elite spell Lightning Surge has no effect on a named boss.
1. Can anyone else confirm this?
2. Is the lack of effect on a boss an intentional act by the devs, or a bug?

If it is intentional, I have to wonder why. In essence, the devs would have removed my Elite skill for bosses. What would the rationale be?

Thanks for the info!

Z-Shinrei · Jun 20, 2005, 01:49 AM // 01:49

Yeah, i noticed it too, at first i thought that they were blocking it or evading it, but you can't block or evade a hex right?

Weezer_Blue · Jun 20, 2005, 01:50 AM // 01:50

You can remove it, which they may be doing, but it's unlikely.

Shamblemonkee · Jun 20, 2005, 09:25 AM // 09:25

Mesmers can block a hex with the skill Hex Breaker (for x seconds the next time you are the target of a hex, it fails, the caster takes y damage and hex breaker ends). Although it doesn't sound like that is what's happening, so just fyi

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Jelloblimp · Jun 20, 2005, 09:33 AM // 09:33

Bosses seem to get a free hex removal when they use a (specific?) skill. For me a grawl boss lost 2(!) necro hexes while doing a warrior hammer attack skill.(Cant remmember name, knockdown was effect but so are most hammer skills, the 2 necro hexes had 10 & 20 seconds left on duration).

I have not tried again but could test later today since a little DP never hurt anyone.
[Edit:nvm edit, me read bad].

Beoulve · Jun 20, 2005, 11:22 AM // 11:22

Surge knocks down, If you notice you can not knock down over sized enemys.

Jasso · Jun 20, 2005, 12:30 PM // 12:30

I have noticed that my necros curses last incredibly short time on some high lvl monsters. Especially mursaats seem to have some kind of hidden curse buster

For example my enfeeble should last 17 secs but it seems more like 7 secs. Faintheartedness should last about 30 secs but lasts more like 10 secs.

Swarnt Brightstar · Jun 20, 2005, 12:40 PM // 12:40

I have apply poison which is supposed to poison enemy for 3 seconds but with my bow I can keep poison on the enemy BUT for some reason the poison only lasts about 1 second...? yes I counted okay I used m'watch

Jun 19, 2005, 11:27 PM // 23:27	#1
Dayala Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wisconsin	Lightning surge and bosses I have noticed that recently the Elite spell Lightning Surge has no effect on a named boss. 1. Can anyone else confirm this? 2. Is the lack of effect on a boss an intentional act by the devs, or a bug? If it is intentional, I have to wonder why. In essence, the devs would have removed my Elite skill for bosses. What would the rationale be? Thanks for the info! __________________ -Dayala

Jun 20, 2005, 01:50 AM // 01:50	#3
Weezer_Blue Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Just a Box in a Cage Guild: Hurry Up The Cakes [Oven]	You can remove it, which they may be doing, but it's unlikely. __________________

Jun 20, 2005, 09:33 AM // 09:33	#5
Jelloblimp Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Guild: [KCHS] Profession: W/N	Bosses seem to get a free hex removal when they use a (specific?) skill. For me a grawl boss lost 2(!) necro hexes while doing a warrior hammer attack skill.(Cant remmember name, knockdown was effect but so are most hammer skills, the 2 necro hexes had 10 & 20 seconds left on duration). I have not tried again but could test later today since a little DP never hurt anyone. [Edit:nvm edit, me read bad]. Last edited by Jelloblimp; Jun 20, 2005 at 12:27 PM // 12:27..

Jun 20, 2005, 01:49 AM // 01:49	#2
Z-Shinrei Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Profession: E/	Yeah, i noticed it too, at first i thought that they were blocking it or evading it, but you can't block or evade a hex right?

Jun 20, 2005, 09:25 AM // 09:25	#4
Shamblemonkee Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK, Bristol Guild: Gwen's Red Capes [Gwen] Profession: Mo/R	Mesmers can block a hex with the skill Hex Breaker (for x seconds the next time you are the target of a hex, it fails, the caster takes y damage and hex breaker ends). Although it doesn't sound like that is what's happening, so just fyi .

Jun 20, 2005, 11:22 AM // 11:22	#6
Beoulve Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: :O Guild: None atm Profession: W/Mo	Surge knocks down, If you notice you can not knock down over sized enemys.

Jun 20, 2005, 12:30 PM // 12:30	#7
Jasso Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland Profession: N/Mo	I have noticed that my necros curses last incredibly short time on some high lvl monsters. Especially mursaats seem to have some kind of hidden curse buster For example my enfeeble should last 17 secs but it seems more like 7 secs. Faintheartedness should last about 30 secs but lasts more like 10 secs.

Jun 20, 2005, 12:40 PM // 12:40	#8
Swarnt Brightstar Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mongolia!... But sadly Florida Guild: Rulers of Mythology <ROM> Profession: R/Mo	I have apply poison which is supposed to poison enemy for 3 seconds but with my bow I can keep poison on the enemy BUT for some reason the poison only lasts about 1 second...? yes I counted okay I used m'watch