Curse

ammad2006 · May 11, 2009, 12:45 AM // 00:45

I've realized out of the many elites in Guild Wars, only a small percentage are used. Like I've never even heard of [archer's signet] until today. So I made this thread to post builds using obscure elites. These builds don't have to be awesome, just usable. I'll start off.

Exptertise 12+1
Marksmanship 12+1+1

[volley][savage shot][you are all weaklings][throw dirt][technobabble][archer's signet][ebon vanguard assassin support][optional]

Its just for kicks. Technobabbble and volley can shut a group of caster for a while. Because of the high energy requirement, a zealous recurve bow with 5e is reccomended.

NOTE I wasn't sure where to put this thread, so I put it in Q&A.

Kumu Honua · May 11, 2009, 12:59 AM // 00:59

Ranger bar without dshot? Blasphemy!

Zodiac Meteor · May 11, 2009, 01:06 AM // 01:06

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Originally Posted by Kumu Honua

Ranger bar without dshot? Blasphemy!

I call upon thee, DEATH FROM [[[email protected]]... wait, what is that skill?

Skco · May 11, 2009, 01:07 AM // 01:07

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Originally Posted by kumu honua

ranger bar without dshot? Blasphemy!

dshot is needed on all bars, ranger or not.

ammad2006 · May 11, 2009, 01:42 AM // 01:42

i didnt think dshot was neccesary in pve, but i guess it can be swapped for savage

BrettM · May 11, 2009, 01:56 AM // 01:56

Is that signet going to affect conditions applied with anything but bow attacks and preparations? Why would it affect the duration of spell conditions? If "wielding a bow" means you just have to be holding it, then it should also work for trappers, or for any condition applied by anyone with ?/Ra as long as they hold a bow. Some E/Ra could switch to a bow, hit [Archer's Signet], and cast [Eruption] to get 20 sec of unconditional blindness. Seems unlikely to me.

Skyy High · May 11, 2009, 02:00 AM // 02:00

Whatdya know, archer's signet makes technobabble somewhat worth bringing. BHA + epidemic is still better for most situations, but being able to open up with daze as a spell instead of a slow arrow is somewhat attractive. Of course, you get less time out of the daze, you don't spread any other conditions, and you can't use it on bosses (which you probably most want to daze), but still, nice idea.

@Brett: it does work for trappers. Same reason why many trappers switch to crippling or barbed bows after laying down their traps, so that when foes trigger them, the conditions last longer. I'm assuming it should apply to spells as well.

Kumu Honua · May 11, 2009, 02:03 AM // 02:03

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Originally Posted by BrettM

Is that signet going to affect conditions applied with anything but bow attacks and preparations? Why would it affect the duration of spell conditions? If "wielding a bow" means you just have to be holding it, then it should also work for trappers, or for any condition applied by anyone with ?/Ra as long as they hold a bow. Some E/Ra could switch to a bow, hit [Archer's Signet], and cast [Eruption] to get 20 sec of unconditional blindness. Seems unlikely to me.

Then you should try it and see that it is indeed the case. But would have to be Ra/E because it's expertise and only Ra primary will get any duration from it.

ajc2123 · May 11, 2009, 02:19 AM // 02:19

[Practiced Stance][Choking Gas]

wassuuuuuup.

Not as good as BHA epidemic Volley, but still fun.

poasiods · May 11, 2009, 02:19 AM // 02:19

Sometimes, I go to AB with Archer's Signet and cripping bow and lay down barbed trap and snare... and laugh...

ammad2006 · May 11, 2009, 02:27 AM // 02:27

Heres another one off the top of my head

[avatar of grenth (pve)][eternal aura][aura of holy might][asuran scan][lyssas assault][zealous sweep][heart of fury][optional]

Mysticism 12+1
Scythe Mastery 12+1+1

A zealous scythe is recommended due the high energy requirement.

ajc2123 · May 11, 2009, 02:30 AM // 02:30

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Originally Posted by ammad2006

Heres another one off the top of my head

[avatar of grenth pve][eternal aura][aura of holy might][asuran scan][lyssas assault][zealous sweep][heart of fury][optional]

Mysticism 12+1
Scythe Mastery 12+1+1

A zealous scythe is recommended due the high energy requirement.

I actually use Grenth now that it has life stealing. Since almost everything in NF has enchants (margonites and their silly aegis) You'll never be blocked either ^_^

Vesio · May 11, 2009, 02:35 AM // 02:35

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Originally Posted by Kumu Honua

Then you should try it and see that it is indeed the case. But would have to be Ra/E because it's expertise and only Ra primary will get any duration from it.

i just tried it and it does extend the conditions from spells. I tried the eruption with and without archers sig and with it was ~23 seconds from cast to end.

Zodiac Meteor · May 11, 2009, 03:24 AM // 03:24

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Originally Posted by ajc2123

[Practiced Stance][Choking Gas]

Why use anything else with choking gas?

Darth The Xx · May 11, 2009, 03:54 AM // 03:54

Never seen anybody but myself use this elite

[Clumsiness][Wandering Eye][Conjure Nightmare][Frustration][Power Leech][Power Drain][Power Return][Dash]

Good fun in AB/TA/RA Its pretty funny when you nail an enemy monk and they cast away all their energy and u get it all

if you can't survive without a heal you can sub in [Ether Feast] somewhere.

wetwillyhip · May 11, 2009, 04:26 AM // 04:26

[keystone signet] I'm sorry but this elite, i can't see any purpose to use!!!

paddymew · May 11, 2009, 04:46 AM // 04:46

[Symbols of Inspiration][Arcane Thievery][Arcane Larceny][Inspired Enchantment][Revealed Enchantment][Inspired Hex][Revealed Hex]
Muahaha! Tremble RA!

(Use mesmer rogue armor with this)

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Originally Posted by wetwillyhip

[keystone signet] I'm sorry but this elite, i can't see any purpose to use!!!

Used it for a signet build on Gwen some time ago. Pretty funny to watch her [Signet of Humility] two things at a time.

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Originally Posted by Zodiac Meteor

I call upon thee, DEATH FROM [[[email protected]]... wait, what is that skill?

Give it to Koss and macro it when you die

Nice with that one extra kill when you're going to the shrine anyways.

Icy The Mage · May 11, 2009, 06:51 AM // 06:51

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Originally Posted by Eragon Zarroc

[Healer's Covenant] <<<wtf?

That skill was amazing in PvP before the nerf to Patient Spirit; also:

[Panic]

I think that was the last elite skill I ever saw.

silavor · May 11, 2009, 08:15 AM // 08:15

[Air of Enchantment]
Hmm? What's this?

Divine Ashes · May 11, 2009, 08:28 AM // 08:28

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Originally Posted by silavor

[Air of Enchantment]
Hmm? What's this?

Used to be amazing with monks smiting off of warriors in HA and GVG and whatnot...but that was at least a couple years ago. Was hit with the nerf stick...and never seemed to recover from its blows. Sad story..

Anyways, [Withdraw Hexes]
Never ever saw that before some pve enemies used it..