Curse

Belonah15 · Apr 03, 2008, 07:07 PM // 19:07

After all your suggestions, I have made some changes to my build, the H/H setups, and my tactics. Got Expert's on Tahnnakai on 4th try, and Master's on Arborstone on first try.

The BIG differences for me to playing a Rit and Factions:
- A lot more physical damage from mobs.
- A lot more Mesmers casting hexes.
- Rit must stick to backline and use the Warrior Hero to do the work. Spam Ancestor's, and Splinter Weapon on him. Ancestor's needs excellent timing and targeting to work nicely.
- Use a lot more caster heroes/henches.
- Lastly, Olias is King of Pwnage in Factions as either MM or SS/SV.

Thanks for all your inputs.

RavagerOfDreams · Apr 03, 2008, 11:55 PM // 23:55

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Originally Posted by Belonah15

I find the missions hard. Much more difficult than the Prophecies or Nightfall or even EotN campaigns

lol good one

jimmyboveto · Apr 04, 2008, 12:29 AM // 00:29

Honestly, I don't think its your build's fault. Yes it could use some work, but its really not too bad by any means. Basically anything with ancestor's and splinter owns

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Make sure you have your heroes set up right. I found a MM to be extremely helpful in factions, especially during my first few plays. If you spot me on feel free to message me if you want some help though.

IGN: kratos of cruxious

Belonah15 · Apr 11, 2008, 06:02 AM // 06:02

Just for info, I completed Factions campaign.

- Boreas Seabed was painful for some reason. The final monster needs some serious DPS put into.
- Sunjiang District was not difficult, but I got lost in the map and missed masters.
- Unwaking waters was a turkey shoot. I did it in 5m15s with only a H/H team. The other team never showed up.
- Raisu Palace was not too hard, but due to the amount of mobs I barely made it in time. Lots of bodyblocking by the mobs in choke points.
- Shiro was a pain. I got him to below 25% very quick in a few seconds, then he starts his AoE skill ... got wiped 3 times. The H/H cant seem to manage their interrupts well. I had to change build to a Rt/Me and run with a 2x warrior / 2 x healer/smiter / rest necros build. He likes to banish the damage dealers and healers first!

I still have to repeat 4 missions to get masters for the Protector title.

A couple of observations:
- All the missions can be done H/H.
- Olias is King of Pwn in most areas.
- Sabway team build do not work well with a Rit.
- Your warrior build is very important, a gank setup worked well.

Cebe · Apr 11, 2008, 07:35 AM // 07:35

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Originally Posted by Belonah15

- Boreas Seabed was painful for some reason. The final monster needs some serious DPS put into.

Just an FYI for future reference. Mr Kracken does not like [Power Return].

Anyone can use it, despite it being Fast Casting, and in PvE the energy gain for monsters isn't a problem.

F1tzy · Apr 11, 2008, 03:39 PM // 15:39

Factions was the first campagin I bought, I don't think it's that hard. Don't invite assasins into your group, they die easily. I picked a R/Mo and the only mission I had serious trouble with was Arborstone. Rits aren't that good, I don't think. Just pick your teamates wisely. It's easy. I beat the final mission on my second try. Maybe I'm just really good I don't know. I thought Factions was easy.

Bront · Apr 14, 2008, 01:17 AM // 01:17

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Originally Posted by F1tzy

Don't invite dumb assasins into your group, they die easily.

Fixed it for you.

That goes for just about any class though, except dumb monks, who let others die easily.

A well played Sin can be quite effective. AI Sins are not.

kazjun · Apr 16, 2008, 02:13 AM // 02:13

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Originally Posted by Belonah15

- Lastly, Olias is King of Pwnage in Factions as either MM or SS/SV.

QFT. Also as noted above, never take sin heroes or henchies. Ever. Well, as sins anyway. Sin heroes can crit barrage fine. And can wield a mean scythe, axe or sword.