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Nyax Soulreaper · Sep 17, 2005, 04:32 PM // 16:32

Warrior/Monk Farming Build for Nearly Anything

Intro

I'm sure many of you know this build, but I am going to show you guys and gals who don't know the W/Mo farming build. Mine is slightly modified, as I try to get the best results as possible. This build works in many areas, but I prefer just doing griffon runs in the desert, or troll runs above Droknars Forge.

I DID NOT completely come up with this build alone, I got most of my ideas from a couple sites, all I did was enhance it, as the person who started this build didn't use the "best" skills.

There are (number) Headlines here to sort the Thread into groups. I hope it helps.

Your "Must Haves!"

-You must be level 20, however it is possible to do this without being ascended (doing the two 15 attribute point quests), yet there's a very high chance of dying each run.

-You Must have Droknar's Forge armor, if you haven't been there, ask for a run at Beacon's Perch for 2k, people may run you.

-You Must be a W/Mo, as you need your high defence. You will always die now and then, even with my "near-perfected" build.

-You Must have the listed skills and attribute points, however if you are not ascended, u may lower your smiting a bit, I will also show you the lowest they are able to go.

-You Must have 25 energy or higher, I recommend having the set of armor I will also show you (although it may look stupid

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-You Must practice this daily to get it right.. It took me a few hours to perfect it, well it shouldn't take you that long (I hope)

-You Must have a decent axe! (preferrably max dmg, but not manditory)

-You Must always have at least 5 energy after casting the enchantments.

(I will add more "Must's" when I notice I am missing one)

Skills and Attribute's

-These are what I recommend, however my axe and shield have the Lowest requirements, except the shield is one higher than the real lowest. If you have a high req shield and axe, I warn you to never raise the axe mastery above 9 or so, as the extra damage you get off from your axe isn't very important, but the extra defence from your shield is.

The above picture is what I use, so don't get all worried if you can't get the certain runes or attribute points etc. Healing however CANNOT! I repeat, CAN NOT! go below 8! Your axe Mastery and Tactics you may want to keep around the 8 region. Don't bother with any other attributes that are not there, as they are not important, and don't worry about strength. Smiting should stay around the same or maybe a bit less than healing prayers.

Here is the breakdown of attributes:
8+ healing
8-10 smiting
8-9 axe mastery
8-9 tactics

And, here are your skills!

http://img152.imageshack.us/my.php?image=skills6tz.png

If you have trouble seeing the image in any way, I will list them:
-Cyclone axe must
-Bonetti's Defence must
-Healing Hands (not must but very highly recommended: I mean VERY highly)
-Vigorous spirit must
-Balthazars Aura (not must, but beats the crap out of anything else!)
-Zealots Fire (could use Symbol of Wrath if wanted - not must, you can use any other skill you want, but this speeds the process up.)
-Live Vicarously must
-Mending must

^^Above skills listed are the most recommended by me. Have any ideas or enhancements you may post. Thanks.

Equipment

As I have said earlier on, I recommend Gladiators (Drok's or 15k sets<I use 15k) to get the 25+ energy. If you do not use Gladiators armor, you may use a focus item, however I do not recommend that, as you wont get extra defence or the mods from the shield that I DO suggest. But, you may get extra energy which is a good thing (of course).

Armor+Runes+Weapons

As far as runes go, I suggest having one of each warrior attribute that we use in this build. MINOR -axe mastery, tactics and maybe strength if wanted.
I also suggest using Majors-Superiors for Warrior Absorption and Vigor. I only used Major because I didn't want to spend too much, only on the weapons and the armor itself without runes.

Axe and Shield
http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=weapons2qg.png

Armor
http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?i...uipment6sf.png

Yes in this picture I look stupid ^^, but the Knight's armor helps absorb more damage, maybe just use the boots. The runes also may look like they are in a stupid order as I have a minor and major absorption, but that is only because I had previous armor already with those runes on (so dont judge me

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The axe and shield are very suiting for my farming. The axe i found during farming with the 15% damage+ while enchanted, I just added the vampiric haft and enchanting grip. These weapons have possibly the BEST upgrades for this situation. Also, if you haven't noticed, the axe has a low req, aswell as the shield. Anything "While Enchanted" is very good for farming, because there isn't any way to lose them inside the desert (maybe north of Drok's but not near trolls is there a shatter enchantment).

I'm quite sure that has covered everything from equipment and needs for the build, so we now go to the process.

The Process

This is the where I will tell you what to do so you don't get confused on what to do. Okay, first thing's first: Griffon/Minotaur hunting in the Desert

The 12 Steps to farming in the Desert!

Step 1-Map Travel to Augury Rock if you are not already there. Leave Augury Rock to Prophet's Path (west entrance/exit)

Picture - http://img187.imageshack.us/my.php?image=step16xb.png

Step 2-After you have left, cast Live Vicarously and Mending

Picture - http://img285.imageshack.us/my.php?image=step21vy.png

Step 3- (PART ONE) Start gathering up the Griffons and Minotaurs for Part 1. Referr to the map "Step 7" if you don't know the direction or where to go. Also try to avoid Rockshot Devourer's. They can be annoying and distract your skills, but it won't occur often. They are easily shaken off after a minute or so of running.

Picture - http://img285.imageshack.us/my.php?image=step37so.png

Step 4- Here is where the killing begins. You must have 5 or more energy right now, or else get all your equipment right. When you are in the circle, you will be losing health dramatically. Use "cyclone axe" after you have stopped and the griffon's are surrounding you.

Then, when Bonetti's Defence is charged (should be charged in a blink of an eye) use it, when you have 25 energy or more, cast "Balthazars Aura" and your energy will dip, but quickly go back up (because when u cast Balthazar's Aura, you lose 25 energy but Bonetti's Defence stops when you have finished casting the skill) after you have 25 energy or more again, cast Vigorous Spirit, then Healing Hands, then Zealot's Fire. You should hopefully have 5+ energy. Then cast cyclone axe again, then Bonetti's Defence.

NOTE: After every Cyclone Axe, cast Bonetti's Defence when it is charged. Also: Never lets your energy dip below 5 unless you rather have: Healing Hands on, Bonetti's Defence is fully charged, or you aren't taking much damage. If none of these occurs and you aren't getting adrenaline for your Bonetti's Defence, hope for the best and attack a random target with a normal attack (to gain adrenaline).

Picture - http://img39.imageshack.us/my.php?image=step44oy.png

Step 5- Keep spamming Balthazars Aura, getting full energy and adrenaline until everyone is dead (using Cyclone Axe, Bonetti's Defence and Balthazars Aura) - only with one exception: Never try killing the Monk boss; Screamingclaw (I believe). Kill the Featherfist Boss as shown, he will be the last to survive from the group (if he is there)

NOTE: You must (well it help a lot) if you have at least 5 energy before going in to Part 2. Step 8-9 has a solution if you do not have energy after Part 1.

Picture - http://img152.imageshack.us/my.php?image=step54en.png

Step 6- Congratulations! Part 1 is finished! On to Part 2. (give yourself a pat on the back!

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Step 7- The map of Part 1 (use for referrance)

Picture - http://img293.imageshack.us/my.php?image=step75gr.png

Step 8- Low on Energy!

> Oh well, on to Step 9, the solution. You may skip 8-9 if you have read once before. You must read if you have not seen this yet even though you may have a good amount of energy.

Picture - http://img152.imageshack.us/my.php?image=step89ch.png

Step 9- Solution to losing energy! (below 5 energy after Part 1)

Picture - http://img293.imageshack.us/my.php?image=step92gb.png

Step 10- Now on to Part 2! Start gathering the griffon's again, referr to step 13 for the Part 2 map if you are lost/confused.

Picture - http://img293.imageshack.us/my.php?image=step102ra.png

Step 11- Repeat steps 4 and 5.

Step 12- Congratulations! Now go out there and get rich!

Picture (map here for part 2)- http://img233.imageshack.us/my.php?image=step137oq.png

Final

And you are done. After a long post here I hope I have been a huge help. This should contain all the information you must know.

Batou of Nine · Sep 17, 2005, 06:28 PM // 18:28

exact same build i used... same skills, slightly different attributes...
smite monk still kills faster...so i scrapped my w/mo farmer...

Nyax Soulreaper · Sep 17, 2005, 06:32 PM // 18:32

And, its done. Well, I can't get the last statement in there because it says I have posted too many images, yet I didn't add anymore in the last statement. So here it is:

Thank you for reading, as I did this thread because I was and am completely bored of the game

. I'll get back into it, i hope.

Any questions, comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, and Good Luck farming out there!

-Nyax Soulreaper

Batou of Nine · Sep 17, 2005, 06:39 PM // 18:39

well, many monk solo farming builds have been posted after patch, and in fact i would say the build i use works just as well if not better then the pre-patch version with prot bond.

i can take on 15+ griffs + minos, and kill em all within 30 secs to 50 secs, usually averaging 40 secs. the single and only problem, i cant run to as many places as the w/mo farmer...but my speed in farming more than makes up for that!

and the skills build u are posting, has been posted before...but its kewl to see ur take on attributes and methods...

just my two cents...

P.S. Wow, you are so detailed about all aspects! You should rename thread to "Farming for Dummies!"....lol

Nyax Soulreaper · Sep 17, 2005, 06:52 PM // 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batou of Nine

well, many monk solo farming builds have been posted after patch, and in fact i would say the build i use works just as well if not better then the pre-patch version with prot bond.

i can take on 15+ griffs + minos, and kill em all within 30 secs to 50 secs, usually averaging 40 secs. the single and only problem, i cant run to as many places as the w/mo farmer...but my speed in farming more than makes up for that!

and the skills build u are posting, has been posted before...but its kewl to see ur take on attributes and methods...

just my two cents...

P.S. Wow, you are so detailed about all aspects! You should rename thread to "Farming for Dummies!"....lol

great thanks for ur input!

. Almost 3 hours and I've come across a problem. I can't post any more links..

Nyax Soulreaper · Sep 17, 2005, 07:01 PM // 19:01

Mods, I have put a lot of work and time into this thread, yet there are pictures that i can't fit into the thread. However I was wondering if you could sticky this.

Thanks

iamchris · Sep 17, 2005, 07:27 PM // 19:27

Yes, Thank you very much for this guide. Im try to get into farming, so this has helped a bunch. Thanks!

Nyax Soulreaper · Sep 17, 2005, 07:30 PM // 19:30

ok no problem

LoneDust · Sep 17, 2005, 07:42 PM // 19:42

Runes don't stack, so your minor absorption would be quite useless when you already have a mjr. absorption. Also, all you need is 1 knights piece to have the overall damage reduction effect from the armor. You probably want to put an axe or tatics helm to get the attribute boost instead of strength.

Nyax Soulreaper · Sep 17, 2005, 07:44 PM // 19:44

i know, read the description below the runes; The runes also may look like they are in a stupid order as I have a minor and major absorption, but that is only because I had previous armor already with those runes on (so dont judge me)

Batou of Nine · Sep 17, 2005, 07:48 PM // 19:48

about your link posting problem...have u tried just Editing ur post directly following my first post, and add the links into there...

at the end of ur first post...put "continued on post #xx"... that help?

btw, that axe is a w/mo farmer's dream....nice !!

Nyax Soulreaper · Sep 17, 2005, 07:54 PM // 19:54

thanks again batou, i was thinkin about adding the pics on another post, and i probably will, after i find more errors.

but thanks again

, even if i take out 5 pics it still says too many pics...

kleps · Sep 17, 2005, 09:19 PM // 21:19

nice thread for the people new to farming. you are not gathering all the minos and griffs in 1 pass correct? splitting them into 2?

Nyax Soulreaper · Sep 17, 2005, 09:37 PM // 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by kleps

nice thread for the people new to farming. you are not gathering all the minos and griffs in 1 pass correct? splitting them into 2?

yes, otherwise if i had all the griffs and minos in the area, i'd need healing hands on the whole time lol.

kleps · Sep 17, 2005, 09:39 PM // 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nyax Soulreaper

yes, otherwise if i had all the griffs and minos in the area, i'd need healing hands on the whole time lol.

there's still another build out there where you can take on all the griffs and minos at once. i've used it in the past and post-patch. its not based upon smite. its in the griffon run thread.

anyways, good job on your post.

Nyax Soulreaper · Sep 17, 2005, 09:44 PM // 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by kleps

there's still another build out there where you can take on all the griffs and minos at once. i've used it in the past and post-patch. its not based upon smite. its in the griffon run thread.

anyways, good job on your post.

thanks

, but all that comes to mind is the 55 monk build which dosen't work so well anymore, or, at least i think..

Calibretto_9 · Sep 17, 2005, 09:58 PM // 21:58

Using the same skills you can indeed take everything all at once - That's how I farm my War/Mo. I use entirely different attributes tho, with: Axe 4, Tactics 2, Healing + Smiting 12. I just collect the first half, activate healing hands, collect the 2nd half, and begin. It ends up being faster just taking the whole daggum group at once.

Nyax Soulreaper · Sep 17, 2005, 10:13 PM // 22:13

yeah, that will work. But i hate how some griffs dont follow, but this build should take em out quickly.

kleps · Sep 17, 2005, 10:18 PM // 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nyax Soulreaper

thanks

, but all that comes to mind is the 55 monk build which dosen't work so well anymore, or, at least i think..

naw its not the 55 monk build which i'm referring to. its w/mo based with more of a focus on the tactics line for damage.

Nyax Soulreaper · Sep 17, 2005, 11:52 PM // 23:52

hmm, haven't heard of it..