Curse

no damage tank · Feb 02, 2007, 04:49 PM // 16:49

Hi, i think a few ppl know me for not rlly testing, but i was watching Racthoh's UW solo and i thought.. could an ele do this (yes, in pvp (i can test very soon on my ele, maybe just a day or 2):

The answer: Probably
First u need right skills, this looks like an ok setup, energy might lack a bit tho (btw its designed for up to 3 or 4 mobs in a group)
Aura of Restoration
Glyph of Concentration
Stoneflesh Aura
Enfeebling Blood
Spiteful Spirit [E]
Reckless Haste
Shadow of Haste (cover hex)
optional (for this guide ill choose sliver armor)

i suppose sliver armor would work for big groups, or heck, even for small groups, to just get the group down to 3 then u kick in SS

Then u need correct attributes, i have tried this in pvp at zaishen challenge (not quite 1150hp rofl) but still works all the same, i find that these work well:
Attributes:
Earth Magic:11+3+1
Curses:12
Energy Storage:6+1

Then you need the right weapons, i think this is nice to use:
Weapons:
Set 1: Max dmg customised curses wand, Max energy curses offhand, any stats u like are nice

Ok so finally the guide: (how i wud imagine it)
Upon entering look at the stairs... if u see a group of 3 aatxes, dont go for them, go for the group of 2 (if u go for a group of 3 a nightmare spawns) just to make it easier as u start, then cast stoneflesh aura, aggro the group, as they come close cast Enfeebling Blood, followed by Aura of Restoration, then cast Spiteful Spirit, and Reckless Haste. Keep up Stoneflesh Aura, Aura of Restoration and Enfeebling blood and Spiteful Spirit however, make sure not to spam Spiteful Spirit more than needed. NEVER USE SLIVER ARMOUR UNLESS IN A GROUP OF MORE THAN 3, LIKE AT SMITES.

ok so once they die move to another group, if possible with 2 in it, if not possible then make sure u have ur Curses wand on, and wand it to death. Then kill the group as normal, proceed until you have finished clearing the chamber.

Type "/laugh" and then proceed to do the quest.

The Darkness':
For this section of the UW u should keep up Stoneflesh Aura, Aura of Restoration and Enfeebling Blood, then use Reckless Haste, followed by Sliver Armor. Then once Sliver Armor ends, if there are less than 3 then proceed by casting Spiteful Spirit. They should die quickly, then proceed along the path, killing any and all aatxes in ur path.

The Smites:
With these u need to keep up Aura of Restoration, Enfeebling blood and Sliver Armor, although Aura of Restoration isnt too important. Use Reckless Haste, Shadow of Fear, and then Sliver Armor. Once Sliver Armor ends if there are less than 3 smites left, recast SS, then Shadow of Fear.

If you run into a coldfire night then cast glyph of concentration and dont bother using enfeebling touch if ur confident, if not, then RUN!

im afraid thats all the UW that im familiar with, please try and solo more if possible!

The credit:
Racthoh Demini for his awesome Enfeeble-based build which i got the idea from, and lastly to me for deciding on wat skills to take.

On a final note ALWAYS make sure to use glyph of concentration before any spells u cast except at Smite Crawlers (unless Coldfire Nights are present)

Goodbye, and happy ecto farming!

PS. I will try out this build within the next week, im stuck in yank territory so its not always easy to get into UW, but i will do my best.

Ozzy Darkfire · Feb 02, 2007, 05:27 PM // 17:27

there is a problem in this build. You use shadow of haste for covering a hex but this is an assasine skill and also not an hex

Senrath · Feb 02, 2007, 05:52 PM // 17:52

he means Shadow of Fear

ultima desturcto · Feb 02, 2007, 05:59 PM // 17:59

If this is for Aatxes as well as a smite run i see a flaw....
Aatxe do approx 280 damage with ele 60 armor....
Weakness=66%
66% off leaves 90
90-33=57damage
A GREAT deal more than capable

If its for Smite runs you can use the "MASS AGGRO SMITE RUN"

Oznog · Feb 02, 2007, 06:18 PM // 18:18

Actually the MASS AGGRO SMITE RUN is gone. Since the AV/SV "update" these skills are about useless for UW.

Koning · Feb 02, 2007, 06:24 PM // 18:24

no oznog, to you it's the same as to the OP: plz test b4 you give your comment's. This build wont work, and killing smites as e/me is just as easy as before. fullstop.

flipfly2004 · Feb 02, 2007, 08:12 PM // 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oznog

Actually the MASS AGGRO SMITE RUN is gone. Since the AV/SV "update" these skills are about useless for UW.

just by seeing that sv/sav has been slightly changed it doesnt mean they lost their capability completely. geez, at least try to find a way on how u can adapt to minor changes. and FYI, e/me mass aggro smite run is still possible using exactly the same build... iv tested it myself

back to main topic:
how do u deal with interrupts? how about energy management? how about the appearing nightmare which tangles up with a patroling aatxe?

pls before posting a guide make sure uv tested it urself and if its just a theory dont write such a title because ppl might misunderstand it and flame you... better to write a title like this: "build in progress need help" or something like that. then ppl would think that the build isnt finished yet and they would actually help you to improve the build or testing it for you if you dont hav the character for it

Arkantos · Feb 02, 2007, 09:30 PM // 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oznog

Actually the MASS AGGRO SMITE RUN is gone. Since the AV/SV "update" these skills are about useless for UW.

Your wrong. AV/SV still works fine in UW.

ca_aok · Feb 03, 2007, 12:42 AM // 00:42

Quote:

Actually the MASS AGGRO SMITE RUN is gone. Since the AV/SV "update" these skills are about useless for UW.

Try switching a few attibute points around instead of being a complete noob and whining before testing skills. I'm sorry if your copy+pasted build template no longer works as well.

starlitesunset · Feb 03, 2007, 03:04 AM // 03:04

av/sv is ok at 8 seconds just enought, the main one tho is sandstorm it now does less dmg and recharge is longer

no damage tank · Feb 03, 2007, 07:34 AM // 07:34

hmm... well wud kinetic armor instead of a skill work to remove that extra dmg?