Curse

Istari · Aug 30, 2006, 02:06 PM // 14:06

I havent fully tested this build yet because im using it in PvE and im not that far lol so I havent listed the Attributes because im not sure how they will end up yet

Anyway it goes something like this (im using a sword but im not sure if it would work better with a hammer or axe):

Silverwing Slash
Sever Artery
Gash
Hamstring (im not sure about this one)
For great justice
Epidemic
Healing Signet
Ressuerection Signet

Basicly useful on big mobs; fire up FGJ! then SA->Gash (like normal) and then hit epidemic and watch them all squirm.

Not the most original build I know but I would like to know how i could improve it.

Petrel · Aug 30, 2006, 04:11 PM // 16:11

Epidemic is a pretty fun build to play with, but of course you realize you can only use it against "fleshy" mobs. Undead, Jades, Mursaat and any other non-fleshy mobs are immune to bleeding (although not deep wound).

Basically anything you can do to create conditions is great for this build. Skills like Desperation Blow/Drunken Blow work great to add another condition to the bleeding and deep wound from sever and gash, assuming DB doesn't result in bleeding or deep wound.

You can use the sword for bleeding, cripple and deep wound, axe for deep wound and cripple, and hammer for weakness, but sword probably gets you the most bang for you buck. So put attributes in swords and tactics since your epidemic and FGJ are unlinked.

A barbed or cruel weapon mod would extend your bleeding or deep wound durations and would be helpful.

You may want to add a little defense into your build too. Watch Yourself is a great cheap overall defense in the tactics line (and it buffs your party too) and there are lots of tactics stances to peruse through.

One cool idea for this build is to use sever, gash, epidemic and then use the warrior elite Victory is Mine which will provide self healing and tons of energy. VIM is in spearhead peak, talus chute and witmans folly, it may be in Factions but I am not sure where.

There is also a farming variation of this in the farming forum that is a pretty good farming build if that interests you.

Have fun!

Istari · Aug 31, 2006, 09:17 AM // 09:17

Thanks for the tips, I'll have to hunt down VIM and as for the defence I was thinking about a stance although I'm down to Defencive stance and Bonetti's defence. I like the extra energy from Bonetti's because i need it to cast Epidemic but im not sure.

**Marty Silverblade** · Aug 31, 2006, 12:13 PM // 12:13

You don't seem to have that many energy skills, so I'd go with defensive stance. Long recharge and ends when skills are used are a major downside though.

xDusT II · Sep 02, 2006, 05:50 AM // 05:50

Well, have you considered shield stance for defence? It allows you to use skills while blocking 75% of attacks.

Also the general axe combo goes:

Eviscerate (Or Dismember if you are using ViM), Then follow up with axe twist and rake then epidemic and ViM

For added fun try co-ordinate you and an ele, get your ele to cast bed of coals then meteor the target during your combo, after the guy is hit by the meteor, use Lacerenting chop (only axe skill that causes bleeding and hard to pull off correctly) then epidemic.
If done right you should have spread max degen (burning + bleeding), weakness, deepwound and cripple. Pretty sweet.