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Malice Black · Dec 24, 2005, 09:48 PM // 21:48

is this possible? ive searched and didnt come up with anything

agent of ascalon · Dec 27, 2005, 04:30 AM // 04:30

2 words

Racthoh Demini

Dwimmerlaik · Dec 27, 2005, 10:23 AM // 10:23

\Racthoth is definitely a cool dude.

Sk8tborderx · Dec 27, 2005, 06:13 PM // 18:13

Make a 55 warrior, any class can make a 55 build and solo the UW.

Demonicevl · Dec 27, 2005, 06:17 PM // 18:17

That isn't entirely true. A necro can't solo UW with a 55hp build because of Savage Slash from the Blade Aatxe. I have tried this NUMEROUS times. Plus the fact that the nightmare casts render enchants on you leaving you helpless to the Blade Aatxe. It is much safer to just do 2 man UW runs and just split the ecto.

Sk8tborderx · Dec 27, 2005, 06:31 PM // 18:31

I have a guildie who solos UW with a 55 necro build... it just takes timing. Learn to take a longbow to pull the aatxes down to you without aggroing the dying nightmare. Learn where the spawn points are at, make sure they don't spawn before you attack the aatxes. If YOU can't do it, that does not make it impossible, you simply need to learn a little more about spawning points and timing.

Demonicevl · Dec 27, 2005, 07:32 PM // 19:32

I'll take that consideration to heart and give it a try. Thanks a ton for that kind of input. Maybe when i get about 100k i will dedicate all day to practice solo'ing UW.

ownage of teh elite · Dec 27, 2005, 08:57 PM // 20:57

I heard that UW solo farm runs are no longer worth it...

Racthoh · Dec 27, 2005, 11:57 PM // 23:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sk8tborderx

I have a guildie who solos UW with a 55 necro build... it just takes timing. Learn to take a longbow to pull the aatxes down to you without aggroing the dying nightmare. Learn where the spawn points are at, make sure they don't spawn before you attack the aatxes. If YOU can't do it, that does not make it impossible, you simply need to learn a little more about spawning points and timing.

I've tried the concept, however it depends on how the aatxe spawn as well. Sometimes, the stationary groups spawn in different locations. As such, when you attack them with a longbow to pull them closer it will pop a nightmare on occasion. It's the only reason that I continue to solo as w/n instead of w/e with Armour of Earth.

The only way really a warrior can solo UW is through luck, sorry to say. Stances are about the only way you're going to get around the attacks of an aatxe, and sometimes you're simply not going to block their swings. Before the SF update, I could kill one aatxe using stances and Zealot's Fire (since my other 7 skills triggered Zealot's Fire). Only problem was when you had to kill 2 aatxe at once, you were already in pain and forced to wait for a stance to recharge while a fresh aatxe was about to start killing you.

The Nolani wand will build adrenaline faster than any melee weapon, simply because the aatxe will use Riposte and Deadly Riposte which negate one of your attacks every 8 seconds, or 4 strikes of adrenaline (since they use both).

So... how about this:

Gladiator's Defense {E}
Riposte
Deadly Riposte
Watch Yourself
Life Attunement
Bonetti's Defense
Healing Signet
Dolyak Signet

Strength: 11
Tactics: 16
Protection Prayers: 8

Life Attunement is the only skill I would consider bringing down. 16 tactics gives your Healing Signet 159 health, and 8 protection prayers makes Life Attunement heal for 33% more health. That's about 211 health. The only other thing I would consider would be Mend Ailment. Bleeding causes a lot of damage over time, so unless you have a -2 damage while in stance shield with reduces bleeding duration you will notice how much health bleeding will take away. Not to mention, deep wound can only be inflicted when you are bleeding, so removing it might not be that bad an idea. However, Life Attunement is only your physical attacks, so your other means of deal damage aren't affected.

Unfortunately this build still requires the crazy concepts that applied to my other build. Since Bonetti's will refill your energy constantly you should be fine with just the single point of energy regen.

Mend Ailment might also be better because of the nightmares. Ugh, annoying UW...

Malice Black · Dec 29, 2005, 04:23 AM // 04:23

il try this and see how it works thnx for input

Racthoh · Dec 29, 2005, 07:57 AM // 07:57

Well no need to test it...

Ajantis · Dec 29, 2005, 08:56 AM // 08:56

Lol

Nice

Guillaume De Sonoma · Dec 29, 2005, 09:23 AM // 09:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racthoh

Well no need to test it...

damn i didn't think you would have pulled itoff. THanksfor thinking outside the box.

Murder In China · Dec 29, 2005, 09:35 AM // 09:35

Crazy, this build needs your WHOLE attention, because one mistake can ultimately kill you.

Racthoh · Dec 29, 2005, 09:58 AM // 09:58

I only tested it once however... so don't look too much into it.

Firstly, when pulling the aaxte I never popped a nightmare so Life Attunement was always safe.
Second, I never had Deep Wound on me. However, my health never got too low on the other hand with a 211 Healing Signet.

Weakness is still the best option, since the only way you can really die to the smites is if you attack through Shield of Judgement.

Andy the Mad · Jan 22, 2006, 04:24 PM // 16:24

hey racthoh do u hav other uw solo build for axe

Racthoh · Jan 22, 2006, 11:03 PM // 23:03

I'll never use an axe in pve, so you'll have to find a build elsewhere.

Andy the Mad · Jan 31, 2006, 12:46 AM // 00:46

hey and to all ppl who want an axe build for soloing fow i think this will be of help, this build is racthoh's build but modified for axe and it seems to work for me cyclone axe, executors strike, bonnettis defense, gladiators defense, watch yourself, dolyak signet, healing signet, and sprint and it is very simple what i did took out the hundred blades and put in cyclone axe took out galratha and final thrust and put in glads and executors strike..... im not a good build maker so dont insult me if it is wrong or if i couldve done sumthing better..... well there ya hav it

Rhuobhe · Jan 31, 2006, 04:34 PM // 16:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy the Mad

hey and to all ppl who want an axe build for soloing fow i think this will be of help, this build is racthoh's build but modified for axe and it seems to work for me cyclone axe, executors strike, bonnettis defense, gladiators defense, watch yourself, dolyak signet, healing signet, and sprint and it is very simple what i did took out the hundred blades and put in cyclone axe took out galratha and final thrust and put in glads and executors strike..... im not a good build maker so dont insult me if it is wrong or if i couldve done sumthing better..... well there ya hav it

One thing to note is that Gladiator's defense will not do damage to ranged attacks. You said this was for FoW, but I'm not sure if you meant FoW or if you meant UW.

I'd suggest keeping the non-sword skills that Racthoh has and replace galrath, final thrust, and 100 blades with axe attacks.
Probably: Eviserate (sp) {E}, Cyclone axe and perhaps Executioners strike.

Barry Bethell · Jan 31, 2006, 06:08 PM // 18:08

i think you're missing the point, the build that Racthoth posted doesn't rely on his weapon doing the damage but the ripostes so why not just take a sword along and try it his way?