Curse

kvndoom · Dec 14, 2005, 07:52 PM // 19:52

Wasting your time with hexes. Last week I made my Monk a Necro secondary, capped Spiteful Spirit, and went to the Wurms.

Curses was at 12, which means an 18 second SS.

It lasted 6 seconds on a Wurm.

They have 66% reduction time in hexes AND conditions. The hex was over before the damn spell could even recharge. The good news for a smiter is that they don't run from AoE, so you can actually make use of Balthazaar's Aura or Symbol of Wrath. You have to damage them directly or as they attack you, and not rely on conditions or hexes. Very, very resilient bastages.

Epinephrine · Dec 14, 2005, 08:11 PM // 20:11

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Originally Posted by kvndoom

Wasting your time with hexes. Last week I made my Monk a Necro secondary, capped Spiteful Spirit, and went to the Wurms.

Curses was at 12, which means an 18 second SS.

It lasted 6 seconds on a Wurm.

They have 66% reduction time in hexes AND conditions. The hex was over before the damn spell could even recharge. The good news for a smiter is that they don't run from AoE, so you can actually make use of Balthazaar's Aura or Symbol of Wrath. You have to damage them directly or as they attack you, and not rely on conditions or hexes. Very, very resilient bastages.

Wow, didn't know that, but explains a few things looking back. Thought they were snapping out of weakness a bit fast. I guess it triples the efficiency of Parasitic Bond at least...

Guardian of the Light · Dec 15, 2005, 02:26 AM // 02:26

Uh oh

Crap this isn't impopular

Kyle · Dec 15, 2005, 04:05 AM // 04:05

Do you need a max dmg sword or is most of your dmg comming from reposites?? (sp)

Guardian of the Light · Dec 15, 2005, 05:14 AM // 05:14

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Originally Posted by Kyle

Do you need a max dmg sword or is most of your dmg comming from reposites?? (sp)

Most comes for Ripostes

Anyone else find it ironic that the best place to farm is the desert in GW

?

Secret chief · Dec 15, 2005, 06:43 AM // 06:43

I farm em with my W/E

12 earth
13 tactics +1
7 strength +1 +3

this is far from being the best setup for attributes, but i m not gonna buy a helm for wurm hunting i made 5k in an 1h 1/4, i m not sure its profitable enough

Glad defence
armor of earth
bonnettis d
healing sig
riposte
deadly riposte
Obsidian flame // desperation blow
sprint

i deal no dmg with the sword, obsidian is good for armor penetration, desperation blow has +36 dmg and a chance of deep wound

armor of earth makes them hit for 0-1 dmg, they die fairly fast,
scarabs are ez to kill with this build
and for enchanted armor i kill melees and leave the bow at teleport

kvndoom · Dec 16, 2005, 04:49 AM // 04:49

It's luck of the draw how often you get shells. I once got 5 in a row, then killed almost 10 wurms before I got another one. But I invariably get about 20 a day if I spend a few hours doing so. Of course with my 55HP monk, there are other advantages, because I can go after other creatures in the area (but I shall not elaborate on that just yet...)

Guardian of the Light · Dec 16, 2005, 05:11 AM // 05:11

can we let this thread die so we cna keep the buidl to ourselves

Lou · Dec 16, 2005, 05:29 AM // 05:29

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Originally Posted by Guardian of the Light

can we let this thread die so we cna keep the buidl to ourselves

Well your certainly not killing it........

Murder In China · Dec 16, 2005, 05:34 AM // 05:34

Because now I'm bookmarking it. =P

Racthoh · Dec 16, 2005, 05:35 AM // 05:35

Well I don't think 20k in a few hours (pict showing them being sold at 1k, get about 20 in a few hours) is anything that Anet views as top priority as far as the nerf bat goes. Don't get me wrong, it's fun and it's good gold, but you gotta figure that the solo monk still rakes in the cash faster in UW (favor pending).

kvndoom · Dec 16, 2005, 06:28 AM // 06:28

Nerf Sand Wurms? How?!? Fewer drops = massive increase in sell price of Bleached Shells (only way to get 45/2 stance shield, lest we forget, and for that alone, 1k per shell is a hella bargain). Massive increase in price of shells = people seeking "alternative" ways to acquire gold to buy those shells. And I think you know what I mean.

Charr Killer · Dec 16, 2005, 08:40 PM // 20:40

what is the most conditions will you have on you at a time?

Mend Ailment is good if you have like 2 or 3 conditons
Mend Condition is good if you only have 1

Lou · Dec 17, 2005, 04:25 AM // 04:25

you cant mend condition yourself....you should really read the skill description before saying anything.

kvndoom · Dec 17, 2005, 05:56 PM // 17:56

Glad you guys are enjoying the build. Not much new as of yet, but a guildie suggested subbing Gash for Final Thrust. This works quite well, since Deadly Riposte causes bleeding. All you have to do is get the Wurm to 20% health and make sure he's still bleeding, then use Gash and it's instant death. The sweet spot is right around the "S" in "Sand Wurm":

No point in using it any sooner, but it's a quick way to finish them off once you have them on the ropes. Gotta figure a level 22 is around 500 health, so that's good for ~100 in one swipe.

Retribution X · Dec 17, 2005, 10:36 PM // 22:36

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Originally Posted by kvndoom

The sweet spot is right around the "S" in "Sand Wurm":

Yeah, that's about it. Axes also work if you go spiker, then REVERSE. the first spike hits, taking ~100 dmg off him, then when they are recharged, bam! he was dead.

Archaeus · Dec 18, 2005, 12:52 AM // 00:52

How do you get past the group of Enchanged Swords/Bows/hammers (spawns vary) right outside Dunes, before the teleporter? I'm running your build on my W/Mo, with platemail armor, but I can't seem to make it past them. (Tried running, but the swords have hamstring...)

Marcello99 · Dec 18, 2005, 02:29 AM // 02:29

You make good money off of this?

Katari · Dec 18, 2005, 02:51 AM // 02:51

The build I use is:

16 Tact
Req on sword
Rest Str

Ripoiste
Desperation Blow (Mostly for the +42 damage)
Deadly Riposte
Gash (Just to make sure you apply a Deep Wound)
Glad's Defense
Bonett's
Dolyak Sig
Heal Sig

Not sure how other forms of Degen would do, but I would say that monk-healing spells are completly unessacary. Bonetti's is only needed if 2+ Wurms spawn, otherwise I guess you could brind Mend Ailment, or Spirnt to help skip the forgottens.

Ristaron · Dec 18, 2005, 03:29 AM // 03:29

*Wishes he hadn't deleted his warrior.*