Curse

Mister PMA · Jan 04, 2009, 12:36 AM // 00:36

So I've been trying to farm the UW solo lately with this build:
http://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Build:W/D_UW_Hundred_Solo
because i thought it looked pretty fun and cool. I was reading the usage and the other stuff and it said that it had a high surviving rate but i keep dieing. Anyway, i could use some tips on running this particular build if any of you have used it before, or maybe point me in the direction of a new build. thanks

Dr Imperial · Jan 04, 2009, 01:23 AM // 01:23

I actually made that build (though I've changed the one that they have on Wiki) and it still works. You just have to act fast...think of it this way. If you kill them, they can't kill you. Also, make sure you have all of the right equipment...Sup Absorption...Knights Insignia, etc. and that you are maintaining Dolyak.

~Imp

Teutonic Paladin · Jan 04, 2009, 02:04 AM // 02:04

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Originally Posted by Mister PMA

So I've been trying to farm the UW solo lately with this build:
http://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Build:W/D_UW_Hundred_Solo
because i thought it looked pretty fun and cool. I was reading the usage and the other stuff and it said that it had a high surviving rate but i keep dieing. Anyway, i could use some tips on running this particular build if any of you have used it before, or maybe point me in the direction of a new build. thanks

Where do you die? You have to tell us the problem before we can help you fix it.

Mister PMA · Jan 04, 2009, 02:07 AM // 02:07

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Originally Posted by Dr Imperial

I actually made that build (though I've changed the one that they have on Wiki) and it still works. You just have to act fast...think of it this way. If you kill them, they can't kill you. Also, make sure you have all of the right equipment...Sup Absorption...Knights Insignia, etc. and that you are maintaining Dolyak.

~Imp

It's nice build! gj. i love playin it when i don't die haha

@Teutonic: I die because the graspings take my energy before i can get off rending aura and 100 blades.

Dr Imperial · Jan 04, 2009, 04:41 PM // 16:41

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Originally Posted by Mister PMA

I die because the graspings take my energy before i can get off rending aura and 100 blades.

1.) Don't use Rending Aura at the graspings. There's no point. Rending Aura is there just to get rid of the Smites' Shield of Judgement.

2.) Use Bonetti's if you're low on energy.

_Nihilist_ · Jan 06, 2009, 03:56 AM // 03:56

Even with the PvXWiki build, you have Dolyak Signet. How are you dying to Graspings with full Knight's insignias, a Sup Absorption, and bonus armor from DolySig?

The Wiki article doesn't suggest this, but a bit of advice would be to use the following Sword/Shield setups:

Sword #1 (made to kill Grasping Darknesses)

Elemental damage Hilt : Ebon, Fiery, Icy, or Shocking - deals more damage, as Grasps are Warriors
+15% dmg in Stance : if you are using Flail, you get +15% dmg, more dmg is good
+7ar vs. physical (Shelter) or +5ar (Defense) Pommel: extra armor on this run is good

Sword #2 (for killing Smite Crawlers)

Elemental damage Hilt
+5e "I Have the Power!" inscription/bonus (since they recommend 25e, this is how you get it)
+7ar vs. physical (Shelter) or +5ar (Defense) Pommel

Unlike the Dual Visage build which focuses on killing Smites 1 by 1, you aim to mass aggro with this build, so an Enchanting 20% Pommel isn't needed to extend the duration of [[Rending Aura].

Shield (used for both Grasps and Smites)

-2 physical damage in Stance/"Run for Your Life!" inscription
+30hp/Fortitude Handle or if you prefer an additional 15 hp, a +45 in stance/Endurance Handle

This should help. I kill all of these things 1 by 1 when I solo UW and I rarely drop below 50% max health; even if I do, Lion's Comfort is there as a self-heal/ADR gain skill. Killing them en masse should alleviate some of the problems of 1 by 1 killing.

Lyynyyrd · Jan 06, 2009, 03:59 AM // 03:59

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Originally Posted by Dr Imperial

I actually made that build (though I've changed the one that they have on Wiki) and it still works. You just have to act fast...think of it this way. If you kill them, they can't kill you. Also, make sure you have all of the right equipment...Sup Absorption...Knights Insignia, etc. and that you are maintaining Dolyak.

~Imp

Think of it this way: You copied the old W/D and threw in the new abusable elite.

Dr Imperial · Jan 06, 2009, 04:03 PM // 16:03

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Originally Posted by Lyynyyrd

Think of it this way: You copied the old W/D and threw in the new abusable elite.

I actually didn't know about the W/D build before, but then again, theres only so many enchant removal to get rid of SoJ that the warrior can use for Smite Farming (SV, AV, and Rending Aura, really) so I stuck in Rending Aura...some defense, (which isn't very variable...Dolyaks..etc.) and then Hundred Blades, along with Whirlwind. *shrug*

Btw, Hundred Blades is hardly abusable - it doesn't do well in normal PvE situations...it's just a little farming gimmick, so I'm not quite sure where you think it is being "abused."