Curse

Novalon · May 29, 2006, 07:33 PM // 19:33

In defense, I killed Sskai when he wasn't wielding his sword and he dropped it.

Perhaps there is a certain inventory that an enemy holds, and they have a chance to drop things, though more than likely a higher chance if it's actually equipped in their weapon slot.

VitisVinifera · May 31, 2006, 06:17 AM // 06:17

Thanks for posting the build, and yes this is a tough run, especially if you can't rez at the shrine (which I presently can't).

As for drops, I'd say the boss drops the green more often if you see him wielding it, though for sure they can drop when you don't see them holding it.

As for these new Factions greens, since I really don't know what any of them look like, I just kill them each time if I can.

stool_cannon · Jun 01, 2006, 05:49 AM // 05:49

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Originally Posted by VitisVinifera

Thanks for posting the build, and yes this is a tough run, especially if you can't rez at the shrine (which I presently can't).

As for drops, I'd say the boss drops the green more often if you see him wielding it, though for sure they can drop when you don't see them holding it.

As for these new Factions greens, since I really don't know what any of them look like, I just kill them each time if I can.

I have never experienced them dropping when they were not holding but it would seem that there are several accounts of this so I take everyones word for it. Although I did kill this particular boss 9-10 times when he wasn't holding it just for the practice and he never dropped

SlashR4 · Jun 02, 2006, 03:16 AM // 03:16

The running is insanely difficult I always die. No energy and no offhand to give me energy... seems like the offhand is a must. I get all my energy stolen that by the time I run through the first mob I can't hit wary stance
and my hp is low too. Sprint hasn't charged up by that point and I have already aggroed the second mob of shirokens, its all curtains after that.

VitisVinifera · Jun 02, 2006, 04:49 AM // 04:49

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Originally Posted by SlashR4

The running is insanely difficult I always die. No energy and no offhand to give me energy... seems like the offhand is a must. I get all my energy stolen that by the time I run through the first mob I can't hit wary stance
and my hp is low too. Sprint hasn't charged up by that point and I have already aggroed the second mob of shirokens, its all curtains after that.

since you are sprinting, and sprinting is a tactic, get a shield that has -dam and +health either while in a stance or unconditionally

Ive made this run with my wammo a few times, and while I can't get Merki out by himself, at least I've gotten that far

I think the rit build would be better though, and just dying to get to the rez shrine. I prefer deliberate slower solos than mad, reckless usually gonna die surrounded by enemies runs

2ndName · Jun 02, 2006, 06:42 AM // 06:42

Yea, not sure about the whole "If the boss is holding the item, it will drop the item" speech. I killed Sskai a few times when he was wielding the sword and he does not drop anything. So I am sure that the rule has not changed for this boss.

Any tips for a War/Monk or a N/Monk (55)?

Russell.Crowe · Jun 02, 2006, 07:07 AM // 07:07

I die to get to the rez shrine everytime, much faster. He is very easy with even 60 dp so it's no big deal. He is much easier than Sskai to lure out and solo.

stool_cannon · Jun 02, 2006, 08:04 AM // 08:04

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Originally Posted by Russell.Crowe

I die to get to the rez shrine everytime, much faster. He is very easy with even 60 dp so it's no big deal. He is much easier than Sskai to lure out and solo.

This tactic works, I just find the run so easy there is no point. And then there is the problem that you cannot always rez there.

I will try to post a video of the run for those who are having problems.

Russell.Crowe · Jun 02, 2006, 04:18 PM // 16:18

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Originally Posted by stool_cannon

This tactic works, I just find the run so easy there is no point. And then there is the problem that you cannot always rez there.

I will try to post a video of the run for those who are having problems.

The run is easy, however if you have 10k in both factions you always rez there (which I do). He is so simple to lure, the only thing that sucks about this run is to make it easy I lure the Shiro'ken over to kill the groups in my way. It works well because it leaves open a large area where I can fight Merki. I've gotten 2 drops so far today btw =P, 7 runs FTW

Chinson Windancer · Jun 04, 2006, 11:23 AM // 11:23

anyone found that Merki always wield the outcast shield modle since this morning?
I bet they nerf the appearance

Jedimagician · Jun 04, 2006, 01:47 PM // 13:47

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Originally Posted by Chinson Windancer

anyone found that Merki always wield the outcast shield modle since this morning?
I bet they nerf the appearance

yes... was so excited too thought i was gunna get 1 on first run but NAH a few runs hes carrying the stupid shield and no drop...

HK White · Jun 05, 2006, 10:43 AM // 10:43

after the recent update, i found that most of the bosses were 100% wielding their unique items.
e.g. the sskai sword boss outside the jade sea always with the sword equiped but he won't drop it everytime.
I think anet may nerf it and so we can't determine whether the boss will drop the greens by observation.

pegasux · Jun 05, 2006, 11:20 AM // 11:20

i've noticed that almost all bosses now wield their wep all the time also =(. dang so much for the easy way. Rajazan on the other hand doesn't wield his wep all the time. most of the time he is wielding the wicked sword skin. saw him with is sword once last night and got the sword from him that time.

Chinson Windancer · Jun 06, 2006, 04:51 AM // 04:51

I guess that will be fair for those bosses whoes appearance not human.....like razorfin or ironclaw .......

stool_cannon · Jun 07, 2006, 12:56 AM // 00:56

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Originally Posted by Russell.Crowe

I lure the Shiro'ken over to kill the groups in my way.

That was already in the guide :P

I do that sometimes depending on what the aggro looks like or if I accidentally get hit and crippled etc.

But I still find it easier to just pull Merki out of the way solo.

I'm just stubborn like that

Kep · Jun 09, 2006, 06:14 PM // 18:14

This boss is really starting to wear my patience, I've killed it 50times and it still hasn't dropped the weapon. I've also killed Geoffer Pain Seeker 50times as well, and he hasn't dropped his weapon. This is stupid, wasted ages of my time for nothing

I've done Ironclaw 10times, havent got that either. These Anti-Farming codes are really annoying.. not enjoyable playing the game without anything to show for it.

Eclair · Jun 09, 2006, 06:52 PM // 18:52

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Originally Posted by Chinson Windancer

I guess that will be fair for those bosses whoes appearance not human.....like razorfin or ironclaw .......

Strongroot's not human, but on the times he drops the shield he actually WEARS the shield on his arm, totally wierd lol.

stool_cannon · Jun 10, 2006, 07:58 AM // 07:58

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Originally Posted by Kep

This boss is really starting to wear my patience, I've killed it 50times and it still hasn't dropped the weapon. I've also killed Geoffer Pain Seeker 50times as well, and he hasn't dropped his weapon. This is stupid, wasted ages of my time for nothing

I've done Ironclaw 10times, havent got that either. These Anti-Farming codes are really annoying.. not enjoyable playing the game without anything to show for it.

I have to agree here. This is why I play the game. To enjoy the challenge of soloing and trying to get cool weapons. Not always to sell either. Most of the time I get one, keep it and move on to the next boss. I think Anet has gotten this all wrong with the farming code.