this one shows my attributes and weapons. i believe these to be most effective mods for this farm. sundering could probably be replaced by a vamp mod however.
this one is my alternate shield, in case i want some extra hp, for instance, if i have to die while powerleveling because my customer may have inadvertly died, and i have to work with DP. i get to -30% DP, i'll put this shield on. again, this is solely based on me having to work with a powerlevel client who died because they didnt listen. with this build, you won't/can't die on your own
this one shows how many trolls you can tank. i count 19 in this one, but i've counted 20 in other pics before. this one also shows dmg from Cyclone Axe, as Shane said, usually between 30-40hp.
this one shows the dmg reduction with a good shield, with a -2 mod, and +10 AL vs trolls or blunt dmg (since their attacks are blunt dmg) those 6-14 dmgs are usually 10-20 with a clean shield. AL vs blunt dmg also helps when they hit you with their Mighty Blow attack, which averages about 40 hit points on me now, versus about 60 with a clean shield. you can obviously get more dmg reduction if you have a +7 shelter mod on your axe and bring along Watch Yourself or Dolyak Signet, but i prefer more offensive mods and skills to make it go quicker. this pic also shows the strength of Executioners strike, which hit for 70hp this time. sometimes sundering kicks in, and having your axe mastery very high also gives you more chances for critical hits.
once i found out this build, i LOVE troll farming. being able to solo it and getting all drops, this is my now most efficient farm. (since ectos and shards dont drop for me much going in UW groups, soloing FOW, trapping, SSing, or BP ranger, monking, MMing for greens, etc). if you cant tell from pics, the skill bar consists of:
1. Cyclone Axe
2. Executioners Strike (helps take down boss alot quicker)
3. Sprint (for getting past aggro before troll cave, can be replaced if u choose to kill stuff on way to troll cave)
4. Gladiators Defense
5. Bonnettis Defense
6. Vigorous Spirit
7. Mending (can be replaced with a defense skill like Dolyak or Watch Yourself if you choose)
8. Live Vicariously (can probably be replaced with something as well, as most your healing will come from Vig Spirit/Cyclone, but this one is nice to have)
step by step, what i do is:
1. put on Mending, then Live Vicariously after energy has recharged
2. Sprint past Avicara, (or you can kill them with this build also, but no efficient for time sake, or Powerleveling) and head to troll cave
3. get a good aggro group (20 is the max amount of trolls possible in the cave, excluding Wuump boss and his 2 trolls. you can usually get between 17-20 trolls gathered at once)
4. once in aggro, i target the boss, Smush, since he takes longest to take down, then cast Glads Defense, followed by Vigorous Spirit, then Cyclone Axe.
5. between Cyclone axe recharging, i got time for one hit of Executioners strike on the boss
6. then one more hit of Cyclone before Glads D runs out
7. from here, cast Bonnettis, then Cyclone axe, and keep trading off until Glads D is recharged, then repeat steps 3 through 6. however, i recommend not using Cyclone axe until Bonnettis is almost recharged again. if they disrupt Cyclone and you have nothin to cover you (like Glads D or Bonnettis), you will die very fast in a big group. however, if Bonnettis is only 2 hits or less away from being recharged and they disrupt cyclone, then you can simply stay alive by being covered in Bonnettis and Glads D, if u have a decent shield that is. as long as your Bonnetti's last 10 seconds, it will be recharged by the time you need to reapply it again just by attacking.
any questions, comments or suggestions are welcome. happy farming and God bless
Troll farming build (with pics)
skreet preacha
GrandCharm~
nice build im gonna try
Marty Silverblade
Never seen a flurry build before for trolls. I might try this out if I can really be bothered (I'm lazy
) Most of the skills are average, nice though, looks good overall.
Btw, this is post number 100!! Yay for me. I'm changing my avatar from me in my 15k gladiator's armor to me in my 15k dragon armor!! Yay, i'm rich and i'm happy
) Most of the skills are average, nice though, looks good overall.Btw, this is post number 100!! Yay for me. I'm changing my avatar from me in my 15k gladiator's armor to me in my 15k dragon armor!! Yay, i'm rich and i'm happy
Gavin The Great
In my opinion, the Tripple Chop axe build works much faster than any Gladiators Defense build. I can kill the trolls with tripple chop and cyclone axe very fast. I now use a 55 monk when ever I fancy a bit of troll farming but still this is fun sometimes.
I use a vampiric axe of shelter, very good for getting health up and the shelter gives a slight armor boost.
I use a vampiric axe of shelter, very good for getting health up and the shelter gives a slight armor boost.
r0cki
http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/W/Mo_Troll_Farmer
mitch herbort
This is a very common build for whammos but i would like to thank u fer pointing it out ive been using this on trolls and minotaurs fer about 5 months er so, its quite effective though not the best build in the world, but hell its cheap to make : ) very nice build
MercenaryKnight
For troll farming as a w/mo what would be the safest build to use? I want to become a legendary survivor and I guess farming trolls would be the best way to gain some experience with the least possibility of death.
I have prophecies and factions.
I would be guessing, using either glads defense with a sword and ripostes. Or maybe the new axe build using triple chop and cyclone with bonetti's and dolyak signet.
I have prophecies and factions.
I would be guessing, using either glads defense with a sword and ripostes. Or maybe the new axe build using triple chop and cyclone with bonetti's and dolyak signet.
mitch herbort
Mercenary, i would recomend this build for u i myself have not died in the time ive used this build even if they disrupt your bonettis or cyclone or basicly any other skill u can still survive though it is tough.
skreet preacha
a few updates yall, as i've made this much better.
1. changed out Healing Breeze for Sprint (never need Healing Breeze, even if Cyclone gets disrupted, you can stay alive with Bonnettis and Glads D, long enough for it to recharge. which is another reason i think Glads D is alot better than taking Triple Chop). Sprint is necessary for pulling avicara and groups from out the front of Troll cave to make a clear path for anyone you're powerleveling.
2. switched out Flurry for Mending. Mending is not really necessary, but its nice, specially when gathering a tricky aggro, and having to run back and forth. with 2 enchants on, there is no energy regen, but you get it back VERY quickly when using Bonnettis
3. changed the Zealous hilt on my axe to 20/19 sundering, since, as you can see from number two, you dont need any energy other than Bonnettis, and the sundering helps take em down quicker
with these updates, i became the fastest powerleveler i've ever seen or heard of, gauranteeing a level every 5 minutes.
oh, and 4. i put on a superior axe run, bumped it up to 15, healing at 8, tactics at 11, and strength at 8 or 9. since health is not a problem, but this also helps kill faster.
1. changed out Healing Breeze for Sprint (never need Healing Breeze, even if Cyclone gets disrupted, you can stay alive with Bonnettis and Glads D, long enough for it to recharge. which is another reason i think Glads D is alot better than taking Triple Chop). Sprint is necessary for pulling avicara and groups from out the front of Troll cave to make a clear path for anyone you're powerleveling.
2. switched out Flurry for Mending. Mending is not really necessary, but its nice, specially when gathering a tricky aggro, and having to run back and forth. with 2 enchants on, there is no energy regen, but you get it back VERY quickly when using Bonnettis
3. changed the Zealous hilt on my axe to 20/19 sundering, since, as you can see from number two, you dont need any energy other than Bonnettis, and the sundering helps take em down quicker
with these updates, i became the fastest powerleveler i've ever seen or heard of, gauranteeing a level every 5 minutes.
oh, and 4. i put on a superior axe run, bumped it up to 15, healing at 8, tactics at 11, and strength at 8 or 9. since health is not a problem, but this also helps kill faster.
Darkcraft
I really want to try this,it looks good.
Can you tell me what runes you use on your armour???,if any.
I am new at builds,but have a nice W/Mo to try this on.
Some builds Ive read have no runes on the armour,is this unusal??.
I`m in bad need of some dosh,after just forking out for glads armour
.
Thanks.
Can you tell me what runes you use on your armour???,if any.
I am new at builds,but have a nice W/Mo to try this on.
Some builds Ive read have no runes on the armour,is this unusal??.
I`m in bad need of some dosh,after just forking out for glads armour
.Thanks.
Arkantos
Farming section ftw?
Rancour
Quote:
Originally Posted by mitch herbort
Mercenary, i would recomend this build for u i myself have not died in the time ive used this build even if they disrupt your bonettis or cyclone or basicly any other skill u can still survive though it is tough.
They actually have a skill that can disrupt Bonetti's Defence?
Arkantos
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rancour
They actually have a skill that can disrupt Bonetti's Defence?
Stances cant ne interupted.
skreet preacha
i use Sup Absorption, Major Vig, (got when i was broke, guess its time to upgrade, lol), Sup Axe Mastery, Minor Tacs, Minor Strength.
ShaneOfMach
I like my build better
Cyclone Axe
Penetrating Blow
Executioners Strike
Bonetti's defence
Galdiator's defence {E}
Shield Stance
Vigorous Spirit
Strength of Honor
Attributes are:
axe mastery - 8+3
Tactics - 12+3+1
Smiting - 6
Healing - 6
1. Activate strength of honor as soon as you enter the map
2. once everything is aggroed, activate Glads and then vig spirit.
3. target a boss and cycle: cyclone -> penetrate -> exectutioner
4. once Glads defense endes, activate shield stance and use the same cycle.
5. After shield stance ends, activate glads again and vigerous, since it will be running out by now.
6. Once gladiators ends, use bonetties, cyclone, bonettis, cyclone etc. and Glads recharges again
by this time, everything should be dead, you'll be dealing around 30-40 damage each cyclone axe, up into the 50's with penetrating and executioner.
Weapon:
Zealous (blank) of Enchanting
-2 stance shield
Cyclone Axe
Penetrating Blow
Executioners Strike
Bonetti's defence
Galdiator's defence {E}
Shield Stance
Vigorous Spirit
Strength of Honor
Attributes are:
axe mastery - 8+3
Tactics - 12+3+1
Smiting - 6
Healing - 6
1. Activate strength of honor as soon as you enter the map
2. once everything is aggroed, activate Glads and then vig spirit.
3. target a boss and cycle: cyclone -> penetrate -> exectutioner
4. once Glads defense endes, activate shield stance and use the same cycle.
5. After shield stance ends, activate glads again and vigerous, since it will be running out by now.
6. Once gladiators ends, use bonetties, cyclone, bonettis, cyclone etc. and Glads recharges again
by this time, everything should be dead, you'll be dealing around 30-40 damage each cyclone axe, up into the 50's with penetrating and executioner.
Weapon:
Zealous (blank) of Enchanting
-2 stance shield
skreet preacha
after reading the Strength thread, i bumped my Axe mastery back up to 16, tacs at 13, healing at 8, 4 left over in strength, since i only use Sprint. also got a sup vigor rune since, lol... oh, and i figured out the mystery of what kinda dmg trolls do. its blunt damage! :-) i experimented with clean shields, sheild w/ armor vs trolls, shield w/ armor vs slashing, and a shield w/ armor vs blunt, and blunt came out on top. armor vs trolls works the same for they regular attacks, but armor vs blunt also brings down they Mighty Blow attack lower than w/ armor vs trolls shield. so i got a +10 AL vs blunt/ -2 in stance shield. :-) beautiful. ;-) i'll have to get new pics of all this up soon, since i've changed build since first pics ;-)
daraaksii
Hm... Like griffons, Trolls are farmable with only 5 skills..
Cyclonic Axe
Bonetti's Defense
Vigorous Spirit
Gladiator's Defense
Live Vicarously.
13 or more tactics
10 healing
rest to axe mastery.
Cyclonic Axe
Bonetti's Defense
Vigorous Spirit
Gladiator's Defense
Live Vicarously.
13 or more tactics
10 healing
rest to axe mastery.
skreet preacha
updated original post with new pics and strategy of my many tweaks since i first posted, lol. :-)
The Guild Member
Just a heads up, first put up mending, wait until you get full energy, then put live vic.
skreet preacha
lol, thats what i do, i figured that'd be implied, but i'll edit it so its understood. ty
Young Hero
We are people Still using glads defense? and bringing 2 to many heals?
You must not have Factions
You must not have Factions
skreet preacha
nope, no factions, dont want it, prophecies is time consuming and fulfilling enough, lol. :-) ... i bring Glads D becuz its a good dmg dealer and gives me a chance to apply Vig Spirit, as well as spamming as much cyclone axe and executioners strike as i can while its in effect. the 2 too many heals, as i said in the original thread, are optional slots. i like to have em just to stay at or near full health while tanking 20 trolls. with the cycle of bonnettis and cyclone axe, there isnt any room for any more attack skills there, so what would you suggest? as well as what elite would u suggest?
Young Hero
Quote:
Originally Posted by skreet preacha
nope, no factions, dont want it, prophecies is time consuming and fulfilling enough, lol. :-) ... i bring Glads D becuz its a good dmg dealer and gives me a chance to apply Vig Spirit, as well as spamming as much cyclone axe and executioners strike as i can while its in effect. the 2 too many heals, as i said in the original thread, are optional slots. i like to have em just to stay at or near full health while tanking 20 trolls. with the cycle of bonnettis and cyclone axe, there isnt any room for any more attack skills there, so what would you suggest? as well as what elite would u suggest?
Yes Glads D is a great damage per miss-37 with tatics helm plus Sup rune[T 16]
Triple chop hits as high as -81 [with exc helm plus sup rune, axe16] and can be spammed like cyclone just longer recharge.But you dont have Factions.
try,heal8, axe13, Tat16
Glads-cyclone-bonneties-exect-dismember-Thrill of Victory-sprint-Live
With Factions go Heal8, Axe16, Tat13
Shield stance, cyclone, bonnetties, Triple chopper, Exect, Furious Axe, sprint, Live gl
Not sure where all the Troll hate is comming from, gold Fells still sell and trolls still drop em like there hot.Not to mention the collector.
Triple chop hits as high as -81 [with exc helm plus sup rune, axe16] and can be spammed like cyclone just longer recharge.But you dont have Factions.
try,heal8, axe13, Tat16
Glads-cyclone-bonneties-exect-dismember-Thrill of Victory-sprint-Live
With Factions go Heal8, Axe16, Tat13
Shield stance, cyclone, bonnetties, Triple chopper, Exect, Furious Axe, sprint, Live gl
Not sure where all the Troll hate is comming from, gold Fells still sell and trolls still drop em like there hot.Not to mention the collector.
Shadowfox1125
W/E Troll farming works wonders too..
Whirlwind + On Your Knees = Infinite Glads Defense.
But OYK is a factions skill.
Whirlwind + On Your Knees = Infinite Glads Defense.
But OYK is a factions skill.
y3ll0w
Yeah, the triple chop version works much faster with a vamp/zealous hilt on. (I rarely use mending) And shelter is a lot better than +30 hp with trolls.
Samrob
Im going to give this build a shot it looks good.
Nestaron
Quote:
Originally Posted by Samrob
Im going to give this build a shot it looks good.
Thread necromancy ftw, the build in theory could still work i guess. But it's worth noting that this run/route is no longer all that profitable due to loot scaling, as well as the enemies ai being changed to flee from AOE.
Marty Silverblade
Quote:
Originally Posted by Marty Silverblade
Never seen a flurry build before for trolls. I might try this out if I can really be bothered (I'm lazy) Most of the skills are average, nice though, looks good overall.
Btw, this is post number 100!! Yay for me. I'm changing my avatar from me in my 15k gladiator's armor to me in my 15k dragon armor!! Yay, i'm rich and i'm happy Old times FTW!
Seriously though, there isn't a need to bump a year old thread to say you're going to try it. No real profit it in nowadays though, with loot scaling and AoE nerfs and stuff. Not in HM either, so there isn't much chance of getting golds or tomes.
) Most of the skills are average, nice though, looks good overall.Btw, this is post number 100!! Yay for me. I'm changing my avatar from me in my 15k gladiator's armor to me in my 15k dragon armor!! Yay, i'm rich and i'm happy Old times FTW!
Seriously though, there isn't a need to bump a year old thread to say you're going to try it. No real profit it in nowadays though, with loot scaling and AoE nerfs and stuff. Not in HM either, so there isn't much chance of getting golds or tomes.