Curse

kvndoom · Apr 04, 2006, 01:18 AM // 01:18

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Originally Posted by KindredPhantom

Ive tried this run and ive followed virtually everything you have said kvndoom in your latest post. Ive come to the conclusion that the south route is a better option as the chances of death are better than the north route. Whenever i take the north route a Ice troll and Ice Imps kill me part of the way.

Humor me more. You're on your way to a cave chock full of imps and golems, but you get killed by a lowly pack of 3 or 4? Just exactly what do you do when you get into the cave and you have a dozen or more of them on you at once?

KindredPhantom · Apr 04, 2006, 02:50 PM // 14:50

It's different when i go into the cave because i stop running then and i changed my helmet from the Lieutenant's to Ascalon i call Elemental Resistance and Dolyaks with I Will Survive after. I simply prepare to fight them when i reach the cave but when I'm running they cast the hex the slows me down then they bombard me as i try to survive by casting elemental resistance, i will survive and both charge and sprint in hope that as soon as the hex wears of i can get out of there range before they cast it again. I've tried stopping and fighting me but the Avicara decide to join in as well as they are usually near from chasing me as i ran past.
Maybe it's me doing something wrong, it could be but i seem to have less problems going the south route.

krytas · Apr 05, 2006, 12:48 AM // 00:48

I've had a problem that has been a problem for me everytime I do this soloing.
Its not killing the imps, but I keep getting hit, brutally. About 4 from mind freeze, and 7 from ice spear. I have on,
Denravi Helm of minor str
Wyvern plate of minor swordsmanship
Wyvern gloves of minor tactics
Wyvern legging of major vigor
and Knight boots of major absorption
I'm using an FDS of defense 14^50 and a crimson carapace shield.

Olfin Bedwere · Apr 05, 2006, 01:57 AM // 01:57

Krytas - You need to switch helmets before fighting

Kindred - Keep to the right of the Avicara and run over the little humps. Sometimes it better to let the Avicara come at you a little before you hit Charge/Sprint but you should have room to out run them and stop before you get to the imps and Golem.

conches · Apr 06, 2006, 09:49 PM // 21:49

i have a mjor question......is it ABSOLUTELY neccacary to have a +7 armor vs ele no take 0 dmg....or is there somehting im doign wrong.......and does WY/dolyak protect against ele attacks

Ulivious The Reaper · Apr 06, 2006, 10:26 PM // 22:26

yes, it's general defence, not just against on thing

Magnus_1 · Apr 07, 2006, 09:08 AM // 09:08

I keep on having problems with Avicara Wises and Guiles that never stop chasing me. There always seems to be a couple of them that just won't leave me alone, no matter how long I run away. If it wasn't for them, getting to the cave would be so much easier, but as it is I end up dying or having to rezone because of them. Is this a bug or what?

Family Draconis · Apr 07, 2006, 04:45 PM // 16:45

this is kinda a noob question, but i'm gonna ask it anyway... where exactly is this particular farming spot?

Magnus_1 · Apr 07, 2006, 05:20 PM // 17:20

To get to the ice caves, you head west from Granite Citadel, through Tasca's Demise and into Mineral Springs. From Mineral Springs, head north and west until you reach a cave filled with Ice Imps, Seige Golems, and Mountain Trolls. That cave is where you get the IDS.

Master Chief Joe · Apr 08, 2006, 04:30 AM // 04:30

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Remeber the 45/2 shield you got with all those Bleached Shells I taught you how to get? Here's your chance to use it (see, all this stuff comes together)! Mesmer stances kick ASS because of their durations and sheer tanking prowess.

no....how do i get it? hi ppl im kinda new to these boards so you might not know me

Olfin Bedwere · Apr 08, 2006, 04:17 PM // 16:17

It`s a collectors shield in the Crystal Desert. It takes 2 Bleached Shells. I think the guy is N out of Elona Reach +45 health -2dmg while stanced. There`s also 2 collectors with a 45/2 while Hexed. The one outside Camp Rankor gives one for 5 Frosted Giffon Wings. There`s also one in the Desert but I don`t remember where or what he takes.

Wait, I think the Hexed is +60/-3. I`ll have to check, I think I have the old one from before the update.

imsystem · Apr 09, 2006, 12:14 PM // 12:14

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Originally Posted by Olfin Bedwere

It`s a collectors shield in the Crystal Desert. It takes 2 Bleached Shells. I think the guy is N out of Elona Reach +45 health -2dmg while stanced. There`s also 2 collectors with a 45/2 while Hexed. The one outside Camp Rankor gives one for 5 Frosted Giffon Wings. There`s also one in the Desert but I don`t remember where or what he takes.

Wait, I think the Hexed is +60/-3. I`ll have to check, I think I have the old one from before the update.

yes +60/-3

FyrFytr998 · Apr 09, 2006, 01:28 PM // 13:28

So is the Hexed shield the way to go now?

Vulch` · Apr 09, 2006, 04:29 PM // 16:29

Do I need Wyvern?

I get to the cave fine. get my ER and Dolyak up, then watch yourself when it's full. So im taking 2,3, or 4 damage now. I get owned fast. Especially when there's a large group outside the cave.

Another thing, do people have trouble when they get crappy spawns from Seige Golems just before the ele or nec boss. I tried solo'ing them with dolyak because there was a good 10-12 of them, but got owned.

Tips?

TB_ · Apr 11, 2006, 07:16 AM // 07:16

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Originally Posted by Vulch`

Do I need Wyvern?

I get to the cave fine. get my ER and Dolyak up, then watch yourself when it's full. So im taking 2,3, or 4 damage now. I get owned fast. Especially when there's a large group outside the cave.

Another thing, do people have trouble when they get crappy spawns from Seige Golems just before the ele or nec boss. I tried solo'ing them with dolyak because there was a good 10-12 of them, but got owned.

Tips?

I got the same issue. Only time ive ever made it passed them was when they didnt spawn which has been once out of well.... 10 or so hours. Once the hex is on there is nothing you can do. Any number of stances, shouts and enchantments dont stop them. (stupid secondary change cost)

kvndoom · Apr 11, 2006, 07:33 AM // 07:33

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Originally Posted by FyrFytr998

So is the Hexed shield the way to go now?

I'd still stick with the 45/2 stance, because you'll ALWAYS be in-stance once you hit the cave, but in between hexes you'll lose not only 60 health, but -3 damage on incoming attacks. Again, if you can get a good deal on a shield with -damage on hexes and stances, go for it. Even if it ain't a perfect 2/3, a 2/2 is still really good damage reduction.

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Originally Posted by Magnus_1

I keep on having problems with Avicara Wises and Guiles that never stop chasing me. There always seems to be a couple of them that just won't leave me alone, no matter how long I run away. If it wasn't for them, getting to the cave would be so much easier, but as it is I end up dying or having to rezone because of them. Is this a bug or what?

It is a bug, they will not stop chasing you until they get a spell off. The trick is to keep moving, but let Sprint/Charge wear off and don't re-cast it until the bird gets his spell off. Then you'll see him stop following you, and you can resume running.

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Originally Posted by Vulch`

Do I need Wyvern?

I get to the cave fine. get my ER and Dolyak up, then watch yourself when it's full. So im taking 2,3, or 4 damage now. I get owned fast. Especially when there's a large group outside the cave.

Another thing, do people have trouble when they get crappy spawns from Seige Golems just before the ele or nec boss. I tried solo'ing them with dolyak because there was a good 10-12 of them, but got owned.

Tips?

Do you mean before the 1st bridge? Just pull those Imps/Golems with a bow or wand and kill them the same way you'd kill the ones in the cave. If you try to run past, you WILL get snared, and the chickens will eat you alive. It's usually only 3 Imps and 1 Golem- I fail to understand why everyone wants to run past those guys when it only takes a minute and a half to kill them.

leeky baby · Apr 11, 2006, 10:04 AM // 10:04

ok iv got to the cave as shown on the map but there are no ice imps?!!!!! am i missing a quest or something

Anarion Silverhand · Apr 11, 2006, 12:51 PM // 12:51

If you have the quest: Defend Droknars Forge open they imps will not spawn.

Renown Glory · Apr 12, 2006, 04:07 PM // 16:07

I have the same question as above that wasnt answered.

Wyvern is the same as Plate, arent I correct?

So those are interchangeable, depending on the look that you like most. But wouldnt ascalon armor be useful as well, since it has general dmg reduction, especially if you throw some majors or sups in there?

Susan Summers · Apr 12, 2006, 04:30 PM // 16:30

I've never done this but is it still worth it? i understand IDS have dropped in price alot since christmas.