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ShadowBane l337 · Nov 28, 2011, 10:36 AM // 10:36

I have grown tired of doing SoOsc with my assassin and I wanted to try something a little more challenging. I've got a level 20 monk who hasn't been played in ages. Since RoJ is so hard to come by and it kicks so much butt in SoOsc why not dust off the 'ol monk?

I've done my fair share of searching/research on the topic of RoJ monks in soosc and haven't come across much information aside from some foreign videos on youtube.

What sort of build is typical of RoJ monks in SoO? Skills,attributes,equipment etc. Does one take the 55monk route or a 600/smite build? Any tips on doing the run? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

ele kid · Nov 28, 2011, 12:11 PM // 12:11

RoJ, prot spirit, healing breeze. can do like arcane echo for more dmg. (iau), ee and something like great dwarf armor if you like

ShadowBane l337 · Nov 28, 2011, 12:28 PM // 12:28

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Originally Posted by ele kid

RoJ, prot spirit, healing breeze. can do like arcane echo for more dmg. (iau), ee and something like great dwarf armor if you like

What prevents prot spirit and HB from being stripped?

ele kid · Nov 28, 2011, 12:48 PM // 12:48

he doesnt do the exact same as snows and all, he stays back
ill post a screen in a mom

you see i drew in the map where the RoJ stands, he casts RoJ and runs back so he doesnt get aggro, and if he does, the others arent stripped.
ps. my apoligies for bad quality screen

LoveToBe · Nov 28, 2011, 01:06 PM // 13:06

pm me ingame and ill teach you

ign love to be able to (R10 Asura all thru soosc on monk)

ShadowBane l337 · Nov 28, 2011, 01:08 PM // 13:08

I'll have to take you up on that offer love.

Heres the video I found:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taVEJ...eature=related
He uses hex breaker and 1 other mez skill but I can't tell what it is.

Hands of the Gods · Nov 28, 2011, 01:17 PM // 13:17

as a Monk at heart, I'm greatly interested in this as well...I hit 300k Asura from SoOSC on my sin pre-nerf and haven't touched it since, but I think it'd be pretty fun as RoJ.

As for bar, I would guess Mo/Me:

Arcane Echo, RoJ, IAU, Hexbreaker, GDA, Prot Spirit, HB, Ebon Escape

I'm not sold on Prot Spirit or HB though, I guess I could ask some pug teams to ping me the bar; I'lll report back and see what I can find out.

ele kid · Nov 28, 2011, 01:18 PM // 13:18

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Originally Posted by ShadowBane l337

I'll have to take you up on that offer love.

Heres the video I found:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taVEJ...eature=related
He uses hex breaker and 1 other mez skill but I can't tell what it is.

its Arcane echo

AndrewSX · Nov 28, 2011, 01:44 PM // 13:44

Seen some ppl using Mantra of resolve too (for Roj only) and rebirth(for single deaths, so if is important sin in a safe spot you won't have to wipe).

Btw, the most important thing is having all other Sins draw aggro away from you, because you'll have only IAU, EE and breeze+PS to stay alive.

ShadowBane l337 · Nov 28, 2011, 02:12 PM // 14:12

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Originally Posted by Hands of the Gods

as a Monk at heart, I'm greatly interested in this as well...I hit 300k Asura from SoOSC on my sin pre-nerf and haven't touched it since, but I think it'd be pretty fun as RoJ.

As for bar, I would guess Mo/Me:

Arcane Echo, RoJ, IAU, Hexbreaker, GDA, Prot Spirit, HB, Ebon Escape

I'm not sold on Prot Spirit or HB though, I guess I could ask some pug teams to ping me the bar; I'lll report back and see what I can find out.

This is pretty much the same bar I came up with. Having not tested it I just can't imagine it working. It just feels like something is missing.

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Originally Posted by ele kid

its Arcane echo

Not the first skill,the third from the right.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewSX

Seen some ppl using Mantra of resolve too (for Roj only) and rebirth(for single deaths, so if is important sin in a safe spot you won't have to wipe).

Btw, the most important thing is having all other Sins draw aggro away from you, because you'll have only IAU, EE and breeze+PS to stay alive.

Mantra of resolve seems like it would be of limited usefulness but I could be wrong.I've seen rebirth in action and it is a great skill.

lartoyar · Nov 28, 2011, 03:20 PM // 15:20

third from the right is air of superiority, asura skill not mesmer

Hands of the Gods · Nov 28, 2011, 04:07 PM // 16:07

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Originally Posted by ShadowBane l337

This is pretty much the same bar I came up with. Having not tested it I just can't imagine it working. It just feels like something is missing.

Not the first skill,the third from the right.

Mantra of resolve seems like it would be of limited usefulness but I could be wrong.I've seen rebirth in action and it is a great skill.

So, I just pugged this a few times with this bar:
Arcane Echo, RoJ, IAU, Feel No Pain, Prot Spirit, Rebirth, Hex Breaker, and EE.

It works. I use FNP because I have alcohol to spare, and it gives me about 1,105 HP. With that in mind, here is what I'm thinking about changing:

Hex Breaker should definitely be replaced with Mantra of Resolve, otherwise you face potential rupts @ Fendi, plus, it's not even that useful.

Rebirth can be dropped, completely. Sins go down, but the energy loss from Rebirth just slows everything down way too much, and imo it'd be much faster just to wipe.

Arguably, I think Prot Spirit can even be dropped, if you're smart about running - all of my title track skills are maxed, so I benefit from R10 IAU/FNP/EE and I think I could make the run without it; not that I would advise it. I also use Pie, Corn, Apples...so, Prot Spirit is probably necessary for your average RoJ.

And, of course, FNP is optional -anything could go in it's place really.

EDIT: I figured I would mention Healing Breeze; yeah I imagine you could squeeze it into the bar ( optimally in place of FNP, I think ) and squeeze in another PvE skill, but I'm just really partial to FNP.

I prefer it to HB because I don't have to stop and cast, which will nearly get you killed on level 3. On top of that, other than Great Dwarf Armor, I can't think of another PvE skill I would rather put in.

As to the survivability, the key to it is intelligent running - stay in the thick of the assassin's, let them attract all agro, and don't go too far out of your way ( or into danger ) to EE a Sin who is low on HP. They're defensively well more suited to this than you are. In fact, most Sins EE to you as their primary target, which is nice. ^_^

ele kid · Nov 28, 2011, 04:20 PM // 16:20

Alternatively, gogo Recall. Dropping prot spirit is only an option with 1.000+ health

Genius Was Revrac · Nov 28, 2011, 04:34 PM // 16:34

OR you could check out my SoOsc Hero Team Build based around RoJ monks. You can find in the Campfire section. And here is the link- http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...t10482198.html

ShadowBane l337 · Dec 01, 2011, 12:24 PM // 12:24

Well I have tried quite a few builds and they all seem to work about the same. The largest problem is survivability,obviously. If you rubberband,lag or get bodyblocked you are pretty much guaranteed to die.

ele kid · Dec 01, 2011, 02:28 PM // 14:28

so use ebon escape when the heats grows. or get bodyblocked, when you rubberband, your pretty much finished yea

San Arios · Dec 03, 2011, 02:55 PM // 14:55

pm ingame and ill show u how to roj in soosc