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Numa Pompilius · Feb 19, 2006, 01:53 PM // 13:53

Just curious if anyone's managed to solo the new UW with an all-hench team?

If so, what profession were you?

For me, I've done all PvE missions in the game up to the second Titan mission with henches, plus all Sorrows Furnace quests, but I can't seem to manage the new UW with henches no matter what I try.

Daft Frik · Feb 19, 2006, 03:32 PM // 15:32

Doing it with henchmen seens pretty silly, since they still get some of the drops... You won't get all the greens, there's still a chance you'd get none, I'd imagine.

Stormlord Alex · Feb 19, 2006, 09:03 PM // 21:03

Just the same as if you were doing it with people. So, why is it 'silly'? It's a challenge.

Daft Frik · Feb 19, 2006, 09:16 PM // 21:16

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Originally Posted by Stormlord Alex

Just the same as if you were doing it with people. So, why is it 'silly'? It's a challenge.

Weith people you can go in a group of five and make sure you get something.

Also, at least in a group of 8 people someone's gonna make money. If the henchmen got the greens you effectively just wasted 3 hours of your life.

Stormlord Alex · Feb 19, 2006, 09:28 PM // 21:28

And if other people get the greens, YOU have just wasted 3 hours of your life.

On topic, I can't get past the second floor with henchies.

Mayh3m · Feb 19, 2006, 10:00 PM // 22:00

Yea true but i love ppl better than henchies cuz we can trade item if they want :P

Effendi Westland · Feb 19, 2006, 10:36 PM // 22:36

The OP probably wants to do it with henchmen for kicks, as he has done everything else with them.

On topic. I think their retreat options are too limited to make it. As even the best teams sometimes make a mistake and are forced into a retreat.

Dracus Steelbow · Feb 20, 2006, 12:17 AM // 00:17

i myself have gotten all the way through with henchies 2 times, the first time i got nothing and almost never went again, but the 2nd time i got a green bow, dont remember which though.

Me NoFat · Feb 20, 2006, 03:16 AM // 03:16

Ever thought of getting there with hench and then getting them killed off in the end?

All you need is a build that can solo the 3 bosses and then use the group to the far left of the bosses to kill off your hench.

Solo the bosses and all drops are yours....at least in theory.

Bob Aeclucen · Feb 20, 2006, 03:24 AM // 03:24

Even if they die, they would still get drops...As long as they're still in the party, even dead, they would get drops. You would only get more exp if you solo the bosses with dead henchmen.

Me NoFat · Feb 20, 2006, 03:33 AM // 03:33

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Originally Posted by Bob Aeclucen

Even if they die, they would still get drops...As long as they're still in the party, even dead, they would get drops. You would only get more exp if you solo the bosses with dead henchmen.

Please correct me if I am wrong but the drops for dead party members is on a timer. If you are dead for a certain amount of time you no longer get drops. Am I right in believing this or have I been a solo player for so long that I have started my own cult thinking?

kanuks · Feb 20, 2006, 04:01 AM // 04:01

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Originally Posted by Me NoFat

Please correct me if I am wrong but the drops for dead party members is on a timer. If you are dead for a certain amount of time you no longer get drops. Am I right in believing this or have I been a solo player for so long that I have started my own cult thinking?

Actually the henchies' drops doesnt even show on the ground. So theres no way to get henchies' drop whatever u try.

gimpy wimmer · Feb 20, 2006, 04:03 AM // 04:03

well the henchys still get the drops and do u ever see the henchys picking up stuff NOPE so it wouldnt work gg

Ulivious The Reaper · Feb 20, 2006, 04:11 AM // 04:11

i don't think its possible at all, its still hard with 7 other experienced members in the team, let alone healers that act as tanks, and on a personel note, i think its fun with people, even if i don't get anything, i still have fun chatting and socializing, making freinds, blah blah blah, showing off skills, its just fun :P

Numa Pompilius · Feb 20, 2006, 09:39 AM // 09:39

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Originally Posted by Dracus Steelbow

i myself have gotten all the way through with henchies 2 times

Seriously? 7 henches and you? What profession are you?

And yeah, screw drops. I just want to do it.

Poison Ivy · Feb 20, 2006, 09:50 AM // 09:50

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Originally Posted by Bob Aeclucen

Even if they die, they would still get drops...As long as they're still in the party, even dead, they would get drops. You would only get more exp if you solo the bosses with dead henchmen.

Actually if the henchies get killed near the place where you finished off your enemies, they gain exp.

super dooper · Feb 20, 2006, 12:21 PM // 12:21

off-topic, drops for dead party members depends on how far away they die, si? (but fingers of chaos seriously screws over pretty much any attempt at soloing the darkness, not to mention diversion, ignorance, backfire and really painful wand attacks :P )

on-topic, I too have gotten to the second map with hench only to get owned near the Chaos Wurm area. that was with my warrior. I've yet to try it on my monk, perhaps it would be better.

Lady Lozza · Feb 20, 2006, 12:50 PM // 12:50

I've tried with monk made it all the way to the final stage and got owned by the darkness. Darkness + henchie = dead henchie in a very short period of time. If you want my opinion I think it could probably be best done with mesmer, but I haven't tried it.

Numa Pompilius · Feb 21, 2006, 10:23 AM // 10:23

Until I see a screenie, I'm going to think that the new UW hasn't been henched.

Lady Lozza: you may be right about mesmer. My most successful attempt was with a W/Me, I got to the second map and cleared most of the second map before the party got two adds and wiped as both monks decided to raise the same hench mid-battle.

I'm thinking a Me/Mo might be a good choice.

Avarre · Feb 21, 2006, 12:25 PM // 12:25

Maybe I'll give it a shot sometime in the future... I don't particularly like tombs as it's just a straight out damage-fest without anything to really overcome, except lack of group dynamics.