Curse

Racthoh · Dec 21, 2005, 10:22 PM // 22:22

Zealous is needed for the constant Flurry, and I can't remember how the math works out but Flurry will deal more damage than if you were attacking normally plus the faster adrenaline gain. Whether an elemental hilt would be faster or not I suspect that Zealous would be faster.

I find sword allows me to take down the driftwoods really quickly. Positioning them just right allows Hundred Blades to give me 6 hits of adrenaline. Also, switching targets when they're almost dead will keep giving you 6 strikes every time. At which point their health will reach a certain put where all three drop at once. Good fun.

animeba · Dec 22, 2005, 05:39 AM // 05:39

Flurry only gives more adrenaline.
It increases attack speed by 33%, but decreases damage by 25%. So the math is 1.33*(1-0.25) = 1.33*(0.75)= 1
Flurry only increases your adrenaline gain by 33% while leaving your damage output the same.

I am not sure why Cleave does not work well with other adrenaline skills. Each adrenaline skill is charged seperately, NOT from a pool of adrenaline. Meaning 5 hits on an enemy will charge both cleave & penetrating blow. Using cleave does not totally deplete the adrenaline you built up for penetrating blow. You can combo: cleave -> power attack -> penetrating blow;

One question I want to ask Racthoh:
What's your average time & your best time to kill all the driftwood, dryder, & spiders?

Racthoh · Dec 22, 2005, 06:07 AM // 06:07

Not too sure about the time because I'm getting whispers more often than not (not that I don't like the attention.

) and I'm talking with the guild. Best time was around 45 minutes, clearing everything I could.

Ajantis · Dec 22, 2005, 11:21 AM // 11:21

Clearing the beach is about 10 minutes if spawns are lucky..

Spiders at the beach another 10-15 (just go leeroy, you can take on 10-15 at a time). Cave itself 20 due to the fact that they ball up and you have to run away to the beach again to get them patrolling..

It's getting boring though :P and I hate the 1-shard-a-run runs

So on average I would say 40-45, don't kill the skales (only got one one time

)

If I have lots of keys left I go chest farming, got as far as the windmill one day

Racthoh · Dec 22, 2005, 11:24 AM // 11:24

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Originally Posted by Ajantis

It's getting boring though :P and I hate the 1-shard-a-run runs

Think you're ready to step up to the UW build then?

Antisocial · Dec 22, 2005, 11:39 AM // 11:39

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Originally Posted by Racthoh

I usually use Sprint the instant I see Life Transfer pop up on the bar. Although, sometimes there are times when you can sneak by that first group with aggroing anything which is always nice. Hug the east wall.

Anti-social, I'll try to get a vid of the running part. Although, note that the running part can differ with every attempt depending on where they spawn. Or do you mean running to the part where you first start to fight?

From the beginning(start at the ghost) till the fighting part really, would really appreciate it

Kassad · Dec 22, 2005, 11:52 AM // 11:52

Im not even close to capping Hundred blades on my war, would battle rage work?

Racthoh · Dec 22, 2005, 11:56 AM // 11:56

Battle Rage and Flurry are both stances, not to mention that Dolyak Signet, Watch Yourself, and Healing Signet will all cancel Battle Rage. Desperation Blow or any other attack skill should work just fine.

EDIT: Here is me running to the driftwood
http://files.filefront.com/Runningwm.../fileinfo.html

Azn D · Dec 22, 2005, 12:14 PM // 12:14

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Originally Posted by Kassad

Im not even close to capping Hundred blades on my war, would battle rage work?

Battle Rage would seem pointless. Since you don't have Hunred Blades, I'd use the axe version. Cyclone Axe and Cleave are VERY easy to get. Get a max dmg axe and you are good.

Ajantis · Dec 22, 2005, 12:17 PM // 12:17

I have an Imonk for UW so no thank you

only way I could kill an aatxe was with the ghost trick anyway so

dont feel no pain · Dec 22, 2005, 01:43 PM // 13:43

battle rage + executioneres is amazing.

King's Spectre · Dec 22, 2005, 02:30 PM // 14:30

Great guide! This has been a fun change of pace.

Someone (maybe the OP?) mentioned that an 85 base armor set would be better for the added elemental defense. Don't the armored spiders and sprout-thinggys do physical damage?

If so, it seems like going with a /Me for the physical resist stance would be the nuts. You could even trade some str points in for a mesmer line to get a handy curse or ether feast.

Mr D J · Dec 22, 2005, 03:33 PM // 15:33

call me a noob but I added mending to it and b4 i couldnt take out these spiders but with mending, took them all out, got 3 shards and 1 purple thx so much for ur build

Racthoh · Dec 22, 2005, 10:59 PM // 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by King's Spectre

Great guide! This has been a fun change of pace.

Someone (maybe the OP?) mentioned that an 85 base armor set would be better for the added elemental defense. Don't the armored spiders and sprout-thinggys do physical damage?

If so, it seems like going with a /Me for the physical resist stance would be the nuts. You could even trade some str points in for a mesmer line to get a handy curse or ether feast.

The 85 base armour wouldn't be better, I would recommend Gladiators.

Mr D J · Dec 22, 2005, 11:29 PM // 23:29

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Originally Posted by Racthoh

The 85 base armour wouldn't be better, I would recommend Gladiators.

agreed, gladiators has 80 base armor +20 vs physical, platemail/dragon has 85 base, +10 vs physical, since ure taking physical dmg, use gladiator's

hodjeur · Dec 28, 2005, 02:53 AM // 02:53

Nice. Could you show us your weapons' stats ?

Racthoh · Dec 28, 2005, 02:57 AM // 02:57

Zealous Long Sword of Defense
15-22, Req 9
+14% damage in stance
Energy Gain on Hit: 1
Energy Regnertation: -1
Armour +5

Really need to pick myself up a perfect longsword sometime soon heh.

Peachie · Dec 28, 2005, 04:12 AM // 04:12

Thank you very much Racthoh

shiskabob · Dec 28, 2005, 05:37 PM // 17:37

i jsut had my best runs today. first was 4 shards! then the next run i got 2 more and a rare chaos axe. Plus, i got a sapphire! i was wondering has anyone else gotten a sapphire or a ruby for that matter?

karunpav · Dec 28, 2005, 06:04 PM // 18:04

Racthoh: I love you. My last run on Christmas Eve gave me six shards, two rare Chaos Axes, and one rare Shadow Shield. Maybe it was coincidence, but thanks again!