Curse

SalamandraTheNinja · Dec 10, 2006, 02:47 PM // 14:47

It certainly doesn't seem random. When I'm farming the bugs outside Yohlon Haven, it always, without fail (as long as all are within range of Silver Armor, which they always are) goes in this order:

Veldt Beetle Lance or Veldt Beetle Queen
Bladed Veldt Termite

This is even regardless of any formation. So I believe the targetting is entirely based on level, since both the Lance and the Queen are level 20, while the Termite is level 16.

Francis Crawford · Dec 11, 2006, 03:09 AM // 03:09

Hmm. That's an interesting theory -- always to the highest-level opponent(s), and random among them if there's more than one at the highest level?

If many opponents are the same level, how focused does the fire stay on one particular victim?

HolyHawk · Dec 11, 2006, 06:00 AM // 06:00

You could be half dervish for mystic regeneration and mirage cloak maybe?

Bloodied Blade · Dec 11, 2006, 11:55 AM // 11:55

A previous poster hinted at this, but for those who don't know: You can go E/A with Shadow Form to farm Kaolin items (though their prices have gone down a bit).

rista blodorn · Dec 11, 2006, 03:45 PM // 15:45

Just curious if anyone has attempted to use this build or a modification of it to farm Korshek the Immolated outside Tihark Orchard in NF.

The run to him is not that long but you will bump into melee's (harpy warriors, dervs, sapphire djinns), interrupters (harpy trackers), mesmers (roaring ethers) and of course the boss who will hit you with some pretty powerful spells including the now popular searing flames.

kess · Dec 11, 2006, 04:26 PM // 16:26

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Originally Posted by rista blodorn

Just curious if anyone has attempted to use this build or a modification of it to farm Korshek the Immolated outside Tihark Orchard in NF.

The run to him is not that long but you will bump into melee's (harpy warriors, dervs, sapphire djinns), interrupters (harpy trackers), mesmers (roaring ethers) and of course the boss who will hit you with some pretty powerful spells including the now popular searing flames.

Yes E/A build can be used to farm Korr, Korchek and Kormab, even Hajkor can be done too. Exuro can be farm using this build too only if you aggro another mob. But better to go with e/mo with silver armor.

buzzerman · Dec 11, 2006, 07:43 PM // 19:43

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Just curious if anyone has attempted to use this build or a modification of it to farm Korshek the Immolated outside Tihark Orchard in NF

Yes, I can also confirm that E/A works nicely on that boss. Just use Shadow Form w/ a running stance to run past the other mobs on the way, then find a safe spot (the nearby Rez Shrine will do) to do your hit-and-run assassin work cleanly.. (I always use Death Charge on the target right after Shadow Form and before activating Sliver Armor).

You can even take down Commander Sadi-Belai (very nice staff!) who is very close there.. but that's a bit tricky, the only way that worked for me was by luring the harpies nearby into Sadi-Belai's mob so Sliver Armor can have enough damage output..

Queto · Dec 11, 2006, 07:52 PM // 19:52

I deleted my ele a long long time ago and already regret it. But I think that Mystic Regeneration would be really useeful in this build.

Nero_Fayth · Dec 11, 2006, 07:52 PM // 19:52

I've been running a build similar to these with my ele for quite some time now...

Ice Imps:

Obsidian Flesh
GLyph of Concentration
Mantra of Frost
Stoneflesh Aura
Sliver Armor
Arcane Echo
Armor of Earth
Aura of restoration or utility

I also have a few other builds I run to farm a variety of things.... One which I use to solo mobs of stone summit outside mineral springs:

Restful Breeze
Obs Flesh
Armor of Earth
Balth Spirit or Glyph Of Concentration
Esscence bond
Sliver Armor
Stoneflesh Aura
Aura of Restoration

Disrupting chops aren't really a problem when you spam balth and essence, but if you're bad at doing so, try running glyph of concentration.

~Nero <3

Francis Crawford · Dec 12, 2006, 02:46 AM // 02:46

Here's a thought: I was just farming in a zone where there were charmable pets.

It occurred to me to wand the poor beasties and have them join in the fun.

However, since I was running Aftershock, I can't say I really tested the idea ...