Curse

Mr.Kotte · Jan 18, 2008, 06:01 PM // 18:01

Hello there, this is my first guide on these forums so be gentle with me.
I got so bored with farming gloom over and over again, so I figured I'd explore the other areas to check for farming possibilites, and you might just guess what this guide is about.

Now for the good stuff.
HM of course
r4 Norn is required.

BUILD 1, E/Mo
[build=OgNDk8isS8Q0ktTfVmCaD0CyDA]
Equipment: 16 earth, min 8 Water magic, rest in E-storage
Requirements: +20% enchantment weapon, Rank 4 in the Norn Title Track.
This build is the most balanced and therefore easiest one to use.
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Once you get into City, get the quest, make sure you put up balthazars spirit on yourself before aggroing enemies.

Now its time for the aggroing (fun part)
Make sure you cast Kinetic Armor BEFORE you cast obsidian flesh. The main reason of this is simply that you will have more time with OF whilst aggroing. Remember to put all Enchantments up before aggroing, and of course, "I Am Unstoppable!".

Alright, you have aggroed succesfully! (gg)
Now, walk into the biggest mob you can find, and simply cast Sliver Armor

Pickup Loot and repeat

VIDEO: http://youtube.com/watch?v=qqhIcaJp1gI
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BUILD 2, E/Me
[build=OgVFE5UJvILkHENZ70Xlpg2wWlBA]
Equipment: Earth 16, E-storage 3, Inspiration 5, Water 8, Illusion 9.
Requirements: +20% enchantment weapon, Rank 4 in the Norn Title Track.
This build is slightly more difficult to use. Not recommended for first-timers.
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Alright, same basics as above, aggroing sequence and kinetic precast.
The damage in this build will be dealt through Ancestor's Visage/Sympathetic Visage + Famine (The Margonites cast this).

Now, there are 2 ways of killing them margos.
Option 1: Run into the biggest mob and hope for the best

Option 2: Get close to the Margonite Anur Ki (monk), and take down him first. Then go for the biggest mob. This can easily get you bodyblocked.

Some Img's then:

This is how you really do it.

Pretty much the same

And bah!

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NOTES REGARDING FARM:
-You will take damage from some foes, but this will not be enough to kill you.
-Lightbringer Title is your friend, but not needed.
-ONLY USE OBSIDIAN FLESH WHEN QUICKENING ZEPHYR IS UP. OTHERWISE, OF WONT BE MAINTAINABLE!
-The main use for Aura of Restoration is to keep Kinetic Armor up, it can be replaced with whatever.
-"I am Unstoppable!" is NOT a Spell, and it will NOT recharge Kinetic Armor!
-It is possible to kill more then just the first 3 mobs, check Page 3 for more information on this. (thnx to Yishin)
-When using Build 2, remember not to get close to any rangers, as they cast both QZ (needed for survival) and Famine (needed to deal damage).
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NOTES REGARDING VARIANTS:
-It is possible to change "I Am Unstoppable!" for "Dwarven Stability", although, you have to be drunk each time you activate it. (suggestion from fowlero)
-It is possible to change "IaU!" for "Ward of Stability", but this will not grant you the possability to walk around as freely as with "IaU!". (suggestion from Abedeus) Note that this is a good alternative for players who do not own the Expansion "Eye of the North".
-The main reason for "IaU!" is because it recharges in 15 seconds with QZ (30/2=15s), and you only need a low rank in Norn for it to work effectivly. (r4 will give you 15 seconds, and the activation time is 0).
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NOTES REGARDING ADDITIONAL BUILDS:
-One additional build for this can be found on Page 3. (credit goes to Maverick)
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Needs Testing:
-Full City run (time/difficulties/extra skills etc)
-UPDATE: Tried to complete City without success today. Since you have to kill every margonite just to get into the fortress, the energy wont allow you (too few enemies attacking in the end). It is possible that I'm just not capable of doing this, thus I need some testers. Replace AoR with GoS and see how far you can go, post back results/screenshots. (Tested by me)
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Alright, I dont want to hear no flaming. This is not an easy build to use, but it gets better with time.
Open for suggestions.
Cheerios
~Kottis (dont pm me ingame)

End · Jan 18, 2008, 06:09 PM // 18:09

looks good gonna check it out now...

Edit: Worked nicely from what I did...took a few try to get the hang of it.

Steboy93 · Jan 18, 2008, 06:57 PM // 18:57

Nice one Kottis

I Will Heal You Ally · Jan 18, 2008, 07:00 PM // 19:00

No flaming just wondering what's your attack skill in E/Me?

Tyla · Jan 18, 2008, 07:07 PM // 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Will Heal You Ally

No flaming just wondering what's your attack skill in E/Me?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Kotte

The damage in this build will be dealt through Ancestors Rage/Sympathetic Visage + Famine (margos cast this).

GJ Kottis, now I can avoid PuG's in City, too!!

Skinny Corpse · Jan 18, 2008, 08:13 PM // 20:13

Sweet! Time to get my elem going. Thanks!

Abonai Laguna · Jan 18, 2008, 08:39 PM // 20:39

Tested this, it is nice
Thanks very much
cud u make a movie

Mr.Kotte · Jan 18, 2008, 08:41 PM // 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abonai Laguna

Tested this, it is nice
But isnt it possible to always keep up Obs Flesh, wud that pimp the build

It is
lasts for 21 seconds, and 25 with 20% enchant. QZ makes it recharge in 15 seconds, and it takes 1 sec to cast...
To farm this area you have to maintain it

fowlero · Jan 18, 2008, 09:35 PM // 21:35

I've been using a similar build recently, however i use Dwarven Stability instead of I Am Unstoppable.

Tis a brilliant way to farm and also get minutes on drunkard

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Smokin elementalist · Jan 18, 2008, 10:16 PM // 22:16

think this could be possible with ward of stability?

my norn's not hight enought T.T

Avatar Exico · Jan 19, 2008, 12:04 AM // 00:04

Great Job on the Build. Have to see my friend try this with his Ele.

ACreator · Jan 19, 2008, 02:04 AM // 02:04

why frigid armor?

Tyla · Jan 19, 2008, 02:26 AM // 02:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACreator

why frigid armor?

I think the margo Paragons have Anthem of Flame.

angmar_nite · Jan 19, 2008, 02:48 AM // 02:48

Amazing one buddy. Too bad im gonna be spending this weekend ss/lb farming.

DarklingKiller · Jan 19, 2008, 03:02 AM // 03:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Will Heal You Ally

No flaming just wondering what's your attack skill in E/Me?

That'd be Famine I think. The Margonites cast it.

Abedeus · Jan 19, 2008, 07:54 AM // 07:54

Wow. I don't trust E/Me version, but I will test that first build. With what you upkeep Kinetic Armor? You spam AoR?

Tested. Pretty leet, I dont have ,,I Am Unstoppable!'', so I used Ward of Stability (Balanced Stance won't work - wild throws on para's). Of course, I'm talking about first build, E/Mo. Killed almost everyone from first two mobs, except for ranger and 2 para's. Now I'll test second build...

my2cent · Jan 19, 2008, 09:15 AM // 09:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by fowlero

I've been using a similar build recently, however i use Dwarven Stability instead of I Am Unstoppable.

Tis a brilliant way to farm and also get minutes on drunkard

.

dont u just hate these kind of ppl who just comes in and takes sum credit, while they keep their mouth shut b4 sumone posts their build. Just lame.

gj btw

Mr.Kotte · Jan 19, 2008, 10:25 AM // 10:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarklingKiller

That'd be Famine I think. The Margonites cast it.

If one read the guide it's all in there

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abedeus

Wow. I don't trust E/Me version, but I will test that first build. With what you upkeep Kinetic Armor? You spam AoR?

Tested. Pretty leet, I dont have ,,I Am Unstoppable!'', so I used Ward of Stability (Balanced Stance won't work - wild throws on para's). Of course, I'm talking about first build, E/Mo. Killed almost everyone from first two mobs, except for ranger and 2 para's. Now I'll test second build...

The E/Me build is harder to use due to the fact that you have no way of beeing 100% covered with Kinetic armor. You have to activate the skills carefully to make sure KA wont run out. The paragons have Wild Throw, yes, but due to the fact that there are so many foes attacking you, and you gain 2 energy per hit, your energy will be regenerated in a matter of seconds. (means you dont have to keep mantra up at all time).
I suggest you to check "NOTES" in the guide.

fowlero · Jan 19, 2008, 11:38 AM // 11:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by my2cent

dont u just hate these kind of ppl who just comes in and takes sum credit, while they keep their mouth shut b4 sumone posts their build. Just lame.

Hit your door in the morning or something? I'm not trying to take any credit (why would i do that?), i haven't done anything. This guides brilliant for people, i was just putting in a little suggestion that i've been using.

Edit: Apologies Kotte if it looked i was trying to steal your thunder, i wasn't nice one on the guide.

Mr.Kotte · Jan 19, 2008, 03:45 PM // 15:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by fowlero

Hit your door in the morning or something? I'm not trying to take any credit (why would i do that?), i haven't done anything. This guides brilliant for people, i was just putting in a little suggestion that i've been using.

Edit: Apologies Kotte if it looked i was trying to steal your thunder, i wasn't nice one on the guide.

The 3rd last row in the guide sais "Open for Suggestions", I'll take your "oppinion" as a "Suggestion"

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