Curse

BuddyLeeX · Jan 01, 2006, 10:25 PM // 22:25

I recently started solo'ing FoW with my N/Mo 55 build and I was wondering if anyone else on this site solos it with N/Mo also. Reason why is I can't seem to take on groups with a shadow mesmer in them. I have never seen them use shatter enchantment but now they do, maybe they specifically put it into their skills to discourage FoW solo'ing.

If anyone has any suggestions or tips, please let me know, thanks.

pagansaint · Jan 02, 2006, 12:18 AM // 00:18

I believe the N/Mo solo build that is floating around is:

Spiteful Spirit{E}
Insidious Parasite
Essence Bond
Balthazar's Spirit
Mending
Prot Spirit
Vigorous Spirit
Healing Breeze

Using Vigorous Spirit to be the Shatter Enchantment fodder, to keep your important enchantments on you.

BuddyLeeX · Jan 02, 2006, 06:57 AM // 06:57

ya it doesnt really work well, the enchantment fodder that is.

I have to switch out my arm scar for my regular tormentor to give me 130health so mesmer doesnt kill me

Sir Sephilot · Jan 03, 2006, 12:36 AM // 00:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by pagansaint

I believe the N/Mo solo build that is floating around is:

Spiteful Spirit{E}
Insidious Parasite
Essence Bond
Balthazar's Spirit
Mending
Prot Spirit
Vigorous Spirit
Healing Breeze

Using Vigorous Spirit to be the Shatter Enchantment fodder, to keep your important enchantments on you.

How would u set your attribute points for this build?

pagansaint · Jan 03, 2006, 01:20 AM // 01:20

I would go with:

Curses: 12+2+1
Healing: 9
Prot: 9
Soul Reap: whatever's left +1

Kcp · Jan 03, 2006, 03:51 AM // 03:51

In the fissure of woe, shadow mesmers have ALWAYS used shatter enchant. SE and Empathy are the only offensive skills that shadow mesmers use.

Here's the thing to soloing anywhere...know your enemy. Research the skills that are killing you. Learn the casting time,recharge times etc., then figure out your best way of dealing with these skills. I can tank a shadow mesmer all day long thru multiple shatters....the answer is as easy as it is to count sheep<--hint.

Vigorous spirit is your friend vs shatter enchant....don't work out for you....switch the skill out try something else, But i will add that a 5 nrg enchant that lasts 30 secs cant be beat as a cover enchant to protect protective spirit.

Good luck

BuddyLeeX · Jan 03, 2006, 03:24 PM // 15:24

so everytime i cast PS I have to cast vig spirit right? If mesmer removes will that leave me with 50health or will it kill me? I didnt think about that cause before I think he was removing PS and dealing 100dmg.

BuddyLeeX · Jan 04, 2006, 01:41 AM // 01:41

i just took on first successful group that contained a mesmer. It looks like I need to do this.

PS - HB -Vig Spirit - Insidious Parasite on Mesmer or Warrior - SS on Mesmer or Warrior

awoeonip · Jan 04, 2006, 04:17 AM // 04:17

How far have you guys managed to get solo in FoW? I gave up after a while...groups with mesmers + ele's just not clicking for me. I imagine the 2+ mesmer groups near the forgemaster would be close to impossible, and the skeletal impaler's poison might be tricky too.

UW is much more manageable, I can do most of the smites now.

ryde or die · Jan 04, 2006, 05:19 AM // 05:19

does anyone have any tips on beating the caster groups?seems like everytime i come across mesmer in fow i get stripped of all 6 my enchantments.just spent 13k in fow to get killed by the first group of eles an mesmers lol.please someone help

Kcp · Jan 04, 2006, 08:23 AM // 08:23

I have cleared quite a bit in FoW with n/mo, shadow's of any kind, driftwoods (2 types in fow), doubters dryders( drain enchantment + shatter enchantment anyone?) Any group of skeletons w/o 2 ether breakers are killable, mahgo hydra's are doable , cave spiders as well, worms around wailing lord quest.

Dont expect to kill the 2 mesmer, 2 shadow monk guards in the forgemaster tower. Hard to beat 2 shatter enchants back to back after the initial shatters.
2+ Abyssal groups are tuff...GL getting past all the knockdowns and keeping vital enchants up and then placing a hex on them in between.
Skales.....you can figure that one out, GL with them.

Soloing FoW isnt as profitable as doing solo smites, although IMO chests drop are better in fow, Uw is more bang for the buck. FoW soloing is more of a test...ya you'll get shards and all that other good stuff. It will take 10's of plat to get the hang of FoW solo and learn patrol patterns of the groups not normally fought in your average PuGs. I would advise against it unless you have an abundant supply of platinum, patience, and the intelligence lvl to be able to counter your enemies and use these same enemies to your advantage while slaughering groups of them.

Remember shadow warriors are you're best friends, dont kill them all, keep some alive. Keep 1-2 of em with you at all times unless u accidently kill them(while fighting shadow army only.)

Try 2 manning FoW until you get the hang of it, bring a monk to rez you. Mo/mes with spellbreaker, scourge healing,smite hex,watchful spirit, even SV is helpful if you are experienced with pulling and setting groups up properly to maximize AoE. Just remind your partner to not come near until everything it set up properly. Once they target your teammate=gg you will not get aggro back on your necro unless the teammate dies.