Curse

knoll · Feb 04, 2006, 10:12 PM // 22:12

I just did the run, or well part of it, when i got to spiders the scales were right by the tunnel, then i killed the mesmer spiders, but then i triggered all of the spiders is there a way to only trigger a few at a time?

it wasnt a waste of 1k i got 2 keys and a shard.

(update)

Now i have done it 4 times but after first run alot of scales are there. And i always Die b/c of life transfer and siphion and i always die there.

dont feel no pain · Feb 04, 2006, 11:32 PM // 23:32

hmm i guess it just takes getting used too , (tip: get the helm from henge for when your running past the skales , the hexes only last 1/2 the time then)

hmmm im using Rhuobhe template im seeing if it can been done without tactics

zeakous sword of shelter
strength sheild with +8 vs percing

15 strength (+4)
13 sword (+3)
10 wilderness

power attack
galrath slash
final thrust
doyalk sigit
troll ungenat
Melandru's Resiliance
i will survive
sprint

this build should acauly work ok , credit to Rhuobhe , trick is it has no healing sigit , no tactics , u can go without 4 health degen forever because in Melandru's Resiliance's down time u can do i will survive , troll ungeant should be able to keep u aive and seeing as u will have +40 armor from doyalk sigit + 24 from your sheild and +7 from yur sword u should be doing ok on dmg reduction.

Racthoh · Feb 04, 2006, 11:39 PM // 23:39

To everyone... find the safe spots to stop. When you stop, heal to full before running again. There is no reason why your health should be low enough for Life Transfer + Life Siphon to kill you.

Also, all of the spiders will come out. There is nothing you can do to stop them from coming once you have gotten the first group to spawn. However, if you aggro/put in arrow into the closest one to you it will only pull 3 at a time. If it pulls more, it means you hit one that was too close to another. In that case, you will pull 6 which my original build could beat handily. Just pull them way back as far as you can without aggroing skales.

There... now please stop whispering me asking me about it. I'm pretty sure I've mentioned it time and time again.

knoll · Feb 04, 2006, 11:46 PM // 23:46

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Originally Posted by Racthoh

There... now please stop whispering me asking me about it. I'm pretty sure I've mentioned it time and time again.

Sorry for whispering you, i wanted to ask the guy who built the build and also i did not know if you hit a group of 3 that is close to another group it will pull also.

Racthoh · Feb 05, 2006, 12:05 AM // 00:05

It's just in general to everyone... not at any one person (sorry if I'm coming off like that). I am starting to get basic questions about the game and it's getting frustrating. There is not much else I can tell you in game that I did not lay out in the guide, or is laid out in the 22 pages that have developed from it.

So if I'm asked if Watch Yourself triggers automatically, or what my weapon/shield are, or anything along those lines... please, please just refer to the guide. I'm probably just frustrated because I tried putting my faith back in puging which was obviously a mistake. If all else fails, refer to the video. It shows start to finish clearing them.

Blade Rez · Feb 05, 2006, 04:15 AM // 04:15

Well Ractoth, really great job. I just put in an axe build and put in mending. I pulled 6 shards on one run. That made my day

knoll · Feb 05, 2006, 04:58 AM // 04:58

Finally did a full run 3 shards and 2.3k worth of stuff and matterials, I just have to be Patient with the spiders. Only if i was as smart as you to create a build...

Murder In China · Feb 05, 2006, 06:23 AM // 06:23

I stayed away from this area on my warrior for a long time due to Ancient Skales spawning closer to the Cave entrance and that Shadow Mesmers now chase after me.

I'll give it go again tomorrow. I need to make money again lol.

Nater · Feb 05, 2006, 08:22 AM // 08:22

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Originally Posted by Racthoh

It's just in general to everyone... not at any one person (sorry if I'm coming off like that). I am starting to get basic questions about the game and it's getting frustrating. There is not much else I can tell you in game that I did not lay out in the guide, or is laid out in the 22 pages that have developed from it.

So if I'm asked if Watch Yourself triggers automatically, or what my weapon/shield are, or anything along those lines... please, please just refer to the guide. I'm probably just frustrated because I tried putting my faith back in puging which was obviously a mistake. If all else fails, refer to the video. It shows start to finish clearing them.

That must be annoying...I've trained a few Warrior friends/guildies in the arts of Racthoh, and I get the same thing from them. Can't imagine how it must be getting it from 22 pages worth of thread.

Yes people, you NEED Gladiators Armor. You do NOT need to salvage your Dragons Armor with a Sup Absorb installed to craft Gladiators armor. *smackshead*

(i had a guildie do that, and he lost the rune, had to buy another)

Racthoh · Feb 06, 2006, 05:33 AM // 05:33

To those who have asked me to upload the video again because they say it's corrupted (or something along those lines), from what I can gather from Filefront they are doing maintenance on users with names from M to S. As such, you can't download at this moment.

Me NoFat · Feb 06, 2006, 05:46 AM // 05:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racthoh

To those who have asked me to upload the video again because they say it's corrupted (or something along those lines), from what I can gather from Filefront they are doing maintenance on users with names from M to S. As such, you can't download at this moment.

I think they will wait a little longer Racthoh. With almost a 3 month life on this thread I would say that you have one of the few threads that people will keep coming back to time and again.

striderkaaru · Feb 06, 2006, 03:09 PM // 15:09

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Originally Posted by Nater

Yes people, you NEED Gladiators Armor.

why do you "need" glad armor?

Anarion Silverhand · Feb 06, 2006, 04:19 PM // 16:19

Also did it without it.

Ajantis · Feb 06, 2006, 04:49 PM // 16:49

Cause it looks seckseh?

Jedit · Feb 06, 2006, 05:00 PM // 17:00

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Originally Posted by striderkaaru

why do you "need" glad armor?

Because it has the highest defence against physical damage and it gives you much needed energy.

striderkaaru · Feb 06, 2006, 05:09 PM // 17:09

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Originally Posted by Jedit

Because it has the highest defence against physical damage and it gives you much needed energy.

i should probably rephrase. although it is true that glad armor gives you an additional 5 armor against physical damage and additional energy, it is not an absolute necessity. i highlighted the word "need" because i feel that it is true strong. "suggested" or "recommended" would be better. yes, i will agree that the glad armor would be the best choice for this particular run, but it is not needed.

i did the runs using platemail. rac used to do it with dragon/wyvern, if i remember correctly. others have done the run without glad armor as well. the energy isn't even an issue.

thus, i feel that you don't really "need" glad armor.

xcutioner · Feb 06, 2006, 05:27 PM // 17:27

You should be able to tank every single spider that spawns, while killing the 3 dryders at the front of the cave. I don't even bother pulling the dryders with a bow anymore. Called shot should be hitting for -0, 95% of the time, otherwise you need to tweak you're armor rating higher. That's the real key to this run...tweaking you're armor rating high enough to handle any number of spiders simultaneously.

Don't bug racthoh, unless it's to give him money for showing you guys this uber run.

You have to learn the run, which takes a little practice, the rest is basic warrior 101.

It doesn't matter what skills you bring, so long as it works for you.

urbnatr · Feb 06, 2006, 06:10 PM // 18:10

nice im try this as well

Racthoh · Feb 06, 2006, 09:43 PM // 21:43

Concerning the armour I look at it this way. If you're telling me that you're dying and not using Gladiator's, I'm going to recommend that you get it and try it again. I'm not going to come to your aid if you're putting yourself at a disadvantage before you've even done one successful run.

Murder In China · Feb 06, 2006, 11:54 PM // 23:54

I highly suggest anyone trying to solo FoW spiders to use Gladiator's armor. Not only does it provide 100 armor against physical attacks, but provides +7 energy (+6 if you choose to use an attribute helmet).

Also, to receive -0 damage nearly all the time from the spiders, (this is my way to buffer armor) use Dolyak Signet (+36 armor), Physical Resistance (+40 armor), and "Watch Yourself!" (+20 armor).