As promised, here's my Solo The Deep build. It came a little bit later then expected because of my trip to Rome. I haven't got far into The Deep since there's 1 group where I always die. Anyway, here's the build so far.
Link of the old thread can be find here
14/12/06 Update: Build can now be found on Wiki! Check it out Here
W/E
Attribute Points
Air Magic: 5
Strength: 9
Swordsmanship: 8
Tactics: 14
Skills:
Gale
Desperation Blow
Riposte
Gladiator's Defense {E}
Distracting Blow
Shield Stance
Dolyak Signet
Healing Signet
Equipment:
Longbow
Zealous Long sword of Fortitude/Defense
+45/-2 stance shield +30hp/-2 stance shield
Step 1:
Get into the Deep and take the right portal. Now lure the 2 Ripper Carps with your bow. Kill them using your Riposte, Gladiator's Defense and Desperation Blow. Make sure Dolyak Signet is always on. Start with Gladiator's Defense, Shield Stance, Gladiator's Defense, Dolyak, Shield Stance etc.
Step 2: When you've killed the 2 Ripper Carps, head to the Darkened Irukandji's. Watch the Restoration Spirit and disrupt the Darkened Irukandji's when they attempt to cast the spirit. (They will cast it when the spirit is gone)
Step 3: Kanaxai Aspect of Soothing Kill him with your attack skills. When he's taking 0 damage, use Gale to knock him down. This should happen 3-4 times.
Step 4: Run forward and you'll see a enormous group of mobs. Lure the group with no Smiting Monks in it and lure them back to the Gate. First kill the Ripper Carps. Make sure do disrupt their Shadow Refuge. After that, take out the 2 Darkened Irukandji's.
Step 5: Now take the second group with 3-4 Ripper Carps and 2 Smiting Monks. When they casted Balthazar's Aura on the Rippers, spam Healing Signet and you should survive.
Step 6: Here is where I died, I lured 2 groups by accident. I'll go back to the Deep later but I just bought NF and I've some excellent idea's about new farming builds

Take care!
Witte Was / Dave Tawings