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Archress Shayleigh · Apr 28, 2009, 06:26 AM // 06:26

Hey Guru Folks,
Today I asked myself- What is "Feather Farming"? And I couldn't find the answer. What professions do it? How do they do it? And where do they do it?
Thanks everybody!

xron · Apr 28, 2009, 07:01 AM // 07:01

loosely "feather farming" is killing specific enemies in order to gain feathers as the drop. Preferably solo and in hm.

I'm not sure whether asking for builds and in depth guide on farming an area is against the rules.

Kinlo · Apr 28, 2009, 07:36 AM // 07:36

I think you farm all kinds of tengu: the star tengu in Nahpui Quarter, maybe the tengu outside LA.

~Kinlo

Ariena Najea · Apr 28, 2009, 07:46 AM // 07:46

The Feathers referred to are the Common Crafting Material. They are used for crafting the Essence of Celerity, and are thus worth a lot more than other common materials.

Typically, the mobs farmed are the Tengu in North Kryta Province outside of Lion's Arch and D'Alessio Seaboard. I farm them with a friend using the 600/Smite team in HM, and have had great success. Any profession should be able to adequately farm them in NM, since they are not high-level foes. Most of your troubles will come from physical attacks, however, Caromi Tengu Wild's carry [[Shatter Enchantment] which can be a real pain to builds that rely heavily on enchantments. Furthermore, the Mesmer Boss (if he spawns) carries [[Drain Enchantment] and [[Power Drain]. [[Shadow Form (PvE)] builds will have some trouble due to the Elementalist Boss carrying [[Flame Burst], and the Monk Boss carrying [[Holy Strike]. The route you take is rather simple. I have attached the path you should take below.

Should you decide to do this, be aware that Feathered Caromi Scalps can be exchanged during Halloween and Wintersday for festival items, so don't sell them to the merchant.

Archress Shayleigh · Apr 28, 2009, 08:54 AM // 08:54

Is there any way to do this on a ranger? If it IS possible does it make a big difference? Because i DO have a monkette, just she's lv19. No big deal, just wanna know.

Grumpy Bear · Apr 28, 2009, 09:06 AM // 09:06

I farm feathers on my monk 600/smite. Usual 600/smite builds but with [arcane echo] for [spell breaker] and I farm the Sensali in Jaya Bluffs-Factions. They drop feathers and their common drop can be salvaged for feathers too.

Hope this helps

yasiu071 · Apr 28, 2009, 09:46 AM // 09:46

hunni - i tried that too but cannot get past those dumb yetis

after them it's a piece of cake. but considering time, my warrior farm in same place is probably more profitable. time is 20 minutes (do it on nm) - no sweating, no swearing, just buttons spamming.

use same build as on elemental farming by the ascalon in hm.

Ariena Najea · Apr 28, 2009, 09:48 AM // 09:48

Note, this is for farming in North Kryta Province, not Jaya Bluffs. I've never tried this, but you should do fairly well with a R/N Touch build. Try bringing the following:

Wilderness Survival 8+2
Expertise 10+1+1
Blood Magic 12
[Vampiric Bite][Vampiric Touch][Strip Enchantment][I Am Unstoppable][Dwarven Stability][Storm Chaser][Troll Unguent][Greater Conflagration]

Keep the spirit up (and somewhere safe) and maintain Storm Chaser using Dwarven Stability. Use Troll Unguent to counter degen from [[Conjure Phantasm] and [[Immolate]. Spam your touch skills on foes, and use Strip Enchantment on the Monk Boss to remove [[Healing Breeze] and [[Vigorous Spirit]. Use I Am Unstoppable for an armor boost for more survivability. Bring a +5 energy Sword/Axe/Spear, and a Blood Magic Offhand with +10AL vs Fire, and +30 Health.

Spiritz · Apr 28, 2009, 11:29 AM // 11:29

Try and use either search or a visit to the farming section - been too many posts on generic how do i farm xxxx and you shud get easily all info you require.

lewis91 · Apr 28, 2009, 11:37 AM // 11:37

600/smite in canthan celestial mission yields good feather to kill ratio.

Orange Milk · Apr 28, 2009, 01:17 PM // 13:17

Jaya Bluffs and Naphui quarter are easy to farm with a Ranger.

I'm not posting the builds because I have too many times already.

Do as Spiritz says and use the "search" function

SweFighter · Apr 28, 2009, 02:04 PM // 14:04

Ya, Jaya Bluffs is the best spot to farm. I do it with my ele in NM. Run takes 10-15 mins
Feathers per run: 80-115

drupal · Apr 28, 2009, 03:29 PM // 15:29

Griffons or Tengus.

gw_poster · Apr 28, 2009, 09:42 PM // 21:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ariena Najea

Note, this is for farming in North Kryta Province, not Jaya Bluffs. I've never tried this, but you should do fairly well with a R/N Touch build. Try bringing the following:

I use this exact build for farming in Jaya Bluffs NM, not a problem at all...very easy can usually take 2 mobs depending on the number of darkfeathers, just be sure to pre-troll and keep [Lightning Reflexes] up

I use Gordac's Needle and a +30 shield with +10 vs Slashing...and all pyrebound armor (same build/usage for UW NM smites too)

Jade · Apr 28, 2009, 11:31 PM // 23:31

Look at the post here for more info on feather farming.

I like to use this build on my necro in Jaya Bluffs, but any profession can use it as long as they're /Rit 2ndary. Normal mode of course.

[Feather Farmer;OAhjYMhsITWMOOeTkiTMxTtlrlA]

A high-ish asura rank is better of course but not really needed, ditto with Deldrimor rank. Change out Mindbender for pretty much any other running skill. You can pretty much just run in and button mash and they die fast enough.

gw_poster · Apr 30, 2009, 02:30 PM // 14:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jade

Look at the post I like to use this build on my necro in Jaya Bluffs, but any profession can use it as long as they're /Rit 2ndary. Normal mode of course.
[Feather Farmer;OAhjYMhsITWMOOeTkiTMxTtlrlA]

^^switched my jaya feather farming build to this^^

I run a R/rt to do it...all you really need are the first 3 skills and they are all dead or near dead by the time you cycle through...if 2-3 are left standing just hit spirit rift again and boom...pick up your loot. I added [I Am Unstoppable!] and just pop cupcakes at the start and run it at a constant 25% IMS.

drupal · Apr 30, 2009, 07:17 PM // 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by drupal

Griffons or Tengus.

I needed some feathers, too, so I tried the Griffons outside Destinys Gorge -> The Scar. It's a fast run the Griffon wings drop good and they salavage 5 Feathers each.

I did it with E/Me Sandstorm Terra Tank and R/N Toucher build (posted above).

Orange Milk · May 01, 2009, 08:33 PM // 20:33

Jaya Bluffs
16 Mobs
12 mins
150~ feathers
NM
R/E
easy as pie
well, as easy as pie is to "eat" not to make, some pies are hard to make, or bake at least

CE Devilman · May 02, 2009, 07:04 PM // 19:04

got a old HD video on it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVFwmhFoYa8&fmt=22

no need to echo WvK...or to be drunk if U got max titel

My Lipgloss is Cool · May 03, 2009, 03:09 PM // 15:09

[build=Owgj4wQTITTMWMUfkiuEqiPEyDA]

I can get 10 minute runs with this. I used to have a slightly better version, but I had to wipe my HD and lost everything

I think this and Jade's build have the fastest run times. I think there was an ele that had comparable times as well that was completely different.