So I was running to ascalon settlement for some people when some lured one too many mobs. I switch on whirling defense, as I was pounded by caromi fierces and the melee guys. I then noticed about 50 yellow 9's appear over the melee mobs. Now, combine this with oath shot for non-stop whirling defense/throw dirt and perhaps enough healing prayers for a decent healing seed or breeze for the ignite arrows and whatnot.
I figure something along the lines of
-Oath shot
-Whirling defense
-Throw dirt
-Healing breeze/seed
-Vigorous spirit?
*whatever*
Basically, draw all the tengu you can (try avoiding the mesmers, stupid cry of frustration) then sit back with oath shot/whirling defense/whatever. A zealous halfmoon/shortbow to keep up enough energy. And then once the melee guys are dead, stand next to the rangers for whirling defense and then maybe an offensive skill or two to mop up. This may get better loot in mineral springs rather than lions arch tengu. Or that area in thunderhead keep with the chests.
You will need high expertise, 8-9 marksmanship for a decent bow (if you're bow req is too high, use a collecters, I suggest mineral springs one for 5 mountain troll tusks) and then the rest in desired monk attribute to keep you alive on whatever attacks leek through.
Now, oath shot has a recharge of 20. I think with expertise 14 that's how long whirling defense lasts, if not, there will be a second or 2 where you are vulnerable. Of course, you could simply make expertise like 16 or get another defensive skill (although this would eat more energy).
What do you think? I probably missed some horrible flaw out, so don't hesitate to burst my bubble.
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