Curse

Cygnus_Zero · Apr 05, 2006, 03:41 AM // 03:41

Wow, I realized today that I really stink at this. I went and got everything set up. Read a few posts how to do it, and I just don't get it. Kinda feel like an idiot for investing so much money into everything I needed for this.

First tried to fight 3 jade scarabs. Dead in about 4 seconds. Degen just destroyed me. Tried to fight a rockshot devourer. I dont even think I did any damage to him. Fought a windborn waker outside LA and got half his health down, then he got angry and turned up the heat. Finished me off pretty quickly.

I had more fun getting everything I needed than actually doing it. Well I figured i'd vent a little.

Carinae · Apr 05, 2006, 03:47 AM // 03:47

Patience. Try against simple enemies like Mergoyles, at first, for practice.

Cygnus_Zero · Apr 05, 2006, 04:02 AM // 04:02

Oh im not quitting it or anything. Where are they again? Havent seen any in ages.

B Ephekt · Apr 05, 2006, 04:22 AM // 04:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cygnus_Zero

Oh im not quitting it or anything. Where are they again? Havent seen any in ages.

Outside of Beetletun.

Kidney Licker · Apr 05, 2006, 07:32 AM // 07:32

Try the Sand drakes outside Elona Reach for practice as well.

I don't think that 55 works against jades as they use life stealing, vamp touch(?), which bypass prot spirit. Can't remember though.

greaterlych · Apr 05, 2006, 07:39 AM // 07:39

Jade Scarabs aren't a big deal. They don't use any vampiric skills but they use chiblains to strip enchants. Just use a cover enchant to avoid problems. Guardian, Vigorous Spirit. Anything works. If you're feeling really ballsy just use Healing Breeze to cover Protective Spirit and watch your health degen. Poison is a bit tricky to deal with, but it's possible.

Opeth11 · Apr 05, 2006, 08:03 AM // 08:03

Well Cygnus_Zero, the monsters that you have attempted to kill to prove your own 'l33tness' to yourself are, well, quite tough to kill with a 55 build.

Scarabs - they touch you in a bad way.
Rockshots - Interupt? Just use a long casting skill that you don't need. *Shadow of Fear works well*

Cover enchantments are key if you ever farm in the FoW, which are definately a tougher concept to master.

Being a great 55 necromancer is not an easy thing. Proper practice will take you a long way. I advise you to try out:
a) Minotaurs at Elona's Reach
b) Hydras outside of Augury
c) Sand Drakes (outside elona?) <-- slow and painful at times.
d) grawl =P who cares where, they're fun to k33l.

edit : a bit, late. I know. Cygnus_Zero - What I meant was that those monsters are tough to kill, and supposedly, mostly only the better players can take them on. I realize that I was a bit unclear earlier but uh um..look over there!

Cygnus_Zero · Apr 05, 2006, 03:41 PM // 15:41

What are you talking about opeth? I don't consider anything elite because it's just a stupid videogame that I like to play when im bored. I dont take it too seriously and im sick of bringing lame henches out and relying on them. I play with real people for missions and whatever, but id like to farm on my own.

Cygnus_Zero · Apr 05, 2006, 03:46 PM // 15:46

I wasn't expecting it to be easy and apparently I chose the wrong enemies to practice against.

Is there any other good full health Necro solo builds? I saw one a while ago for an N/Me and that consisted of Physical Resistance, SS, Arcane Echo and some other skills.

Murder In China · Apr 05, 2006, 03:48 PM // 15:48

Then go watch videos on how people play 55 necros.

Cygnus_Zero · Apr 05, 2006, 03:50 PM // 15:50

I have. Their usually so compressed you cant see they skills at the bottom or what order they are activating. Thats my problem. I have no clue how I shoul be stacking skills. Just taking a guess really.

suiraCLAW · Apr 05, 2006, 03:58 PM // 15:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cygnus_Zero

I wasn't expecting it to be easy and apparently I chose the wrong enemies to practice against.

Is there any other good full health Necro solo builds? I saw one a while ago for an N/Me and that consisted of Physical Resistance, SS, Arcane Echo and some other skills.

Special mm's build can farm somewhat all mission and places (like the ettins) with enough corpses. (but you may need a monk to help you)

Caged Fury · Apr 05, 2006, 04:13 PM // 16:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cygnus_Zero

I have. Their usually so compressed you cant see they skills at the bottom or what order they are activating. Thats my problem. I have no clue how I shoul be stacking skills. Just taking a guess really.

Assuming you're using the following:

Mending
Balthazar's Spirit
Essence Bond
Protective Spirit(PS)
Healing Breeze(HB)

You basically cast Mending, Balthazar's Spirit and Essence Bond the moment you zone in (order of cast is irrelevant really). Get/Wait for your energy to be back to max. Go near some monsters so they're just outside your aggro bubble. Cast PS and then aggro them, e.g. hit one with a wand shot, when they're coming to you, cast Healing Breeze. While they're attacking you, just make sure PS and HB are running. You don't have to wait until they blink before you recast PS or HB, you can cast them whenever you have the energy and before they run out. HB last 10 seconds, and PS duration depends on your Protection Prayer level (I usually have it set to about 15-16 seconds). PS is more important to keep on, as Mending will cover some damage. When PS and HB are up, then you can cast some attack spells before doing PS and HB again. Keep an eye on your energy and make sure you have enough for PS and HB. e.g. if you have 10 left don't waste it on an attack spell, as you may find that you have nothing when you're in dire need for PS.

Don't take on to many monsters at once, 3-6 if you're new and need the practice. Minotaurs or other melee monsters are good to practice on. Don't take on any monsters that degen, life steal, poison or bleed you. Some of these can be taken on later once you're good. It does take some time to get use to.

Hope that helps.

Carinae · Apr 05, 2006, 05:51 PM // 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cygnus_Zero

Is there any other good full health Necro solo builds?

Sure there are.

N/Mo and N/R Minion Masters can run solo, and once they get rolling, they are *extremely* powerful. Way stronger than a 55 build in certain situations, but way weaker in others. Can't solo UW/FoW or End game places with MM.

N/* Blood Spike + LT + LS (dunno the name of this build)
Basically use LT+LS to get +10 heath regen, and use VG/Shadow Strike/DP.... to kill. Stronger than it looks.

Cygnus_Zero · Apr 05, 2006, 10:54 PM // 22:54

Fighting those Mergoyles worked out pretty well. I had no problems staying alive, but since they kept my energy sitting right around 0, I really had no way to kill them.

Murder In China · Apr 05, 2006, 10:59 PM // 22:59

Then stop attacking them with your weapon.

Cygnus_Zero · Apr 05, 2006, 10:59 PM // 22:59

I just successfully killed 3 sand drakes. Do mending, balthazars spirit and essence bond ever run out?

Murder In China · Apr 05, 2006, 11:03 PM // 23:03

Read the descriptions.

Cygnus_Zero · Apr 06, 2006, 12:02 AM // 00:02

Yeah, they say "while you maintain". So when does it get removed?

Cygnus_Zero · Apr 06, 2006, 12:06 AM // 00:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murder In China

Then stop attacking them with your weapon.

did you even read my post before you responded? I said I had no energy and couldnt put SS on them. You respond with stop attacking with my weapon? Doesnt make any sense.