Curse

veX-o · Jul 11, 2009, 05:28 PM // 17:28

Well its my first time playing through Guild Wars and I am trying to "Ascend". My problem is with my current build (N/Me) i am getting like one to two hit killed by Hydras in the desert.

So I would appreciate some advice, maybe its my build not to sure yet.
Thanks

Ripy rip · Jul 11, 2009, 05:47 PM // 17:47

Do you have max armor level for your charecter? Necro is AL60.

veX-o · Jul 11, 2009, 05:52 PM // 17:52

No acutally I havent got around to it yet will that make a big difference?

gremlin · Jul 11, 2009, 05:54 PM // 17:54

They attack I seem to remember with Meteor and searing flames, Meteor knocks everyone down in the area of effect.

So protection from fire would be good as would moving when you see them casting the meteor as its a pretty slow casting spell.

Bring a monk with protection skills.
Ranger and or Mesmer with interrupts, or take interrupts yourself.

As a mesmer I usually hit them with backfire wastrels worrry and a couple of interupts in between.
They seldom have a chance.
As a necro I just mob them with animations the crystal desert has loads of enemies so keeping a 10 animation army going is easy.

They are pretty easy when there are just one or two so try not to agro too many at once.

veX-o · Jul 11, 2009, 06:00 PM // 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by gremlin

They attack I seem to remember with Meteor and searing flames, Meteor knocks everyone down in the area of effect.

So protection from fire would be good as would moving when you see them casting the meteor as its a pretty slow casting spell.

Bring a monk with protection skills.
Ranger and or Mesmer with interrupts, or take interrupts yourself.

As a mesmer I usually hit them with backfire wastrels worrry and a couple of interupts in between.
They seldom have a chance.
As a necro I just mob them with animations the crystal desert has loads of enemies so keeping a 10 animation army going is easy.

They are pretty easy when there are just one or two so try not to agro too many at once.

Thanks yeah the meteor isnt to bad to dodge so ill grab some interrupts and give it a shot

rodzilla · Jul 11, 2009, 06:10 PM // 18:10

Mantra of flame

aleaf92 · Jul 11, 2009, 06:54 PM // 18:54

I think a good interrupting build for a ranger or mesmer hero will help greatly with MS and other fire skills.

Mantra of flame is awesome, and you can always grab a prot hench/hero.

x sithis x · Jul 11, 2009, 06:55 PM // 18:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by gremlin

They attack I seem to remember with Meteor and searing flames, Meteor knocks everyone down in the area of effect.

sf is nf skill, they dont have it

Quote:

Originally Posted by gremlin

As a necro I just mob them with animations the crystal desert has loads of enemies so keeping a 10 animation army going is easy.

tbh human mm arent the best, cant keep dn on minions so heros do it much better, run ss or caller for d way, my main is necro so yeah

ohh & OP ive tried to pm you in game to help but your not repling :S

Helix Dreadlock · Jul 11, 2009, 09:58 PM // 21:58

Max armor ftw?

MisterB · Jul 11, 2009, 10:08 PM // 22:08

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Originally Posted by veX-o

No acutally I havent got around to it yet will that make a big difference?

Yes. This is the reason you get killed in 1 to 2 hits. You can also use Elemental Resistance or Mantra of Flame.

edit: Invite Lina in your party. She has Protective Spirit.

gremlin · Jul 11, 2009, 10:26 PM // 22:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by x sithis x

sf is nf skill, they dont have it

tbh human mm arent the best, cant keep dn on minions so heros do it much better, run ss or caller for d way, my main is necro so yeah

ohh & OP ive tried to pm you in game to help but your not repling :S

I was reckoning that he wouldnt have heroes as its his first time through and maybe he only had prophesies.

But yes I seldom if ever run MM myself anymore its a boring but effective way to run a necro and heroes don't get bored.

veX-o · Jul 11, 2009, 11:51 PM // 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterB

Yes. This is the reason you get killed in 1 to 2 hits. You can also use Elemental Resistance or Mantra of Flame.

edit: Invite Lina in your party. She has Protective Spirit.

Ok will do, but where is the best place you can get maxed armor cause i have not seen armor in the 60's yet.

gremlin · Jul 12, 2009, 12:06 AM // 00:06

In prophesies you get the max armour at a place further into the game than you are at.

Choices would be

Get the best armour you can from collectors nearby "no point in spending cash on armour that's going to be temporary."

Get someone to run you to to the max level armourer in prophesies "bad idea esp on a first playing"

If you had one of the other games in the series you could work your way to max level armour makers fairly quickly but its probably not worth it.

Snograt · Jul 12, 2009, 12:22 AM // 00:22

Good advice, gremlin, but collector armor in the Crystal Desert is max.

See here for locations: http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/List_...Crystal_Desert

veX-o · Jul 12, 2009, 01:26 AM // 01:26

Thanks for all the advice definately glad i registered on the forum.
I managed to re-arrange my skills and can take the Hydras easier now (thanks to Mantra of Flame and Power Spike

)

I am currently in "The Scar hopefully headed in the right direction haha.

Euphemism · Jul 12, 2009, 03:11 AM // 03:11

The collector armor, unfortunately, doesn't let you apply insignias.

gremlin · Jul 12, 2009, 07:39 AM // 07:39

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Originally Posted by Snograt

Good advice, gremlin, but collector armor in the Crystal Desert is max.

See here for locations: http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/List_...Crystal_Desert

oops I forgot that it was max there.

I was sure Droks was the place to get max armour, the heat must have been getting to me.

I remember it was one of the best parts of prophesies and all done without heroes or consumables.
Got my first Green weapon there and was so pleased to have one.
I think doing some of those ascention missions taught me a lot about the game.

Snograt · Jul 12, 2009, 01:41 PM // 13:41

Drok's is the first place you can buy max armor. Collectors generally give one level of armor higher than what is offered by the nearest armor crafter - a trend that begins way back in Pre-Searing.

The Crystal Desert is a wonderful place for a new player - I think it's just about unique in that there are no quests that lead to any of the mission towns or outposts; you have to find everything by good ol' exploration.

I must say that it does become a pain when you're taking your 15th character through there, though

Highlander Of Alba · Jul 13, 2009, 10:44 AM // 10:44

Just to add a little if your short of cash then collectors is the way to go for temp armour till you have funds

There is a nice little program called colector finder to assist you in finding what mats/collectors places ect

Or go to wiki armour for your class at bottom of page you will see collector
click that and it will show you also what you need to collect and where to find the guys in desert