Stygian Solo Trapper
Ranger Rog
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Originally Posted by Ealdrin Odarion
any suggestions on what green staff i should use for the +20 nrg?
Most of the NF endgame green staffs have the +20 energy and Bohdabi's spire (necro green) has too. There are probably a couple of others too.
I just modded an inscribable gold staff that dropped for me, it only cost 5k for the required mods so that might be a cheaper option rather than buying a green (or spending ages farming one).
I have found that I can take out the first group in one hit with LB rank 4, as for taking out the other groups, I usually dont bother as it's quicker to zone out and back again and keep taking out the first group.
I just modded an inscribable gold staff that dropped for me, it only cost 5k for the required mods so that might be a cheaper option rather than buying a green (or spending ages farming one).
I have found that I can take out the first group in one hit with LB rank 4, as for taking out the other groups, I usually dont bother as it's quicker to zone out and back again and keep taking out the first group.
anshin
the mindclouder...
i've tried this thing... it works wonders... thanks
i've tried this thing... it works wonders... thanks
TeZ-VeHHeRz
since I only have nightfall and getting prophecies soon, I got someone to assist me in the trapping, and everything went pretty smooth!
I used echo, natural stride, barbed trap, flame trap, tripwire, trapper's speed, energizing, and quickening zephyr.
hope this helps for nightfall users only...
remember even with that build you can't go alone without dust trap, so pick out a friend and bomb the hell out of them
I used echo, natural stride, barbed trap, flame trap, tripwire, trapper's speed, energizing, and quickening zephyr.
hope this helps for nightfall users only...
remember even with that build you can't go alone without dust trap, so pick out a friend and bomb the hell out of them
jimmyboveto
To be honest, i don't see why +20 energy is needed. I've been doing this for a while with a +15 staff, and never once have I had any energy problems, and I use the traps and skills as quickly as possible.
Also, just as a word of caution, i started at LB 2, and I was able to consistently kill all but 2 or 3. However, once u hit LB 3, you can kill all of first group pretty consistently.
Also, just as a word of caution, i started at LB 2, and I was able to consistently kill all but 2 or 3. However, once u hit LB 3, you can kill all of first group pretty consistently.
Duke Bonebreaker
I think ill try this out.
Flightmare
As energy +20 staff I allso recommend the mindclouder, it's just REALLY easy to farm.
Evilsod
Can i just ask why people still bother doing this? Golds drop VERY rarely from these things. Keys don't drop at all. Gold doesn't drop at all (which is good i guess be cause my heros don't get a share). Stygian Gemstones are in a huge excess and almost completely worthless and going far enough to get the greens would take hours.
I just made my own +20e staff from a drop i got from a chest.
I just made my own +20e staff from a drop i got from a chest.
Wolydarg
I did it primarily to get the 15 gems for future use and in combination with some beserker scrolls it got me enough skill points to unlock all the elites I've been itching to get.
and because I guess I like seeing big numbers on my screen.
and because I guess I like seeing big numbers on my screen.
Elnai
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Originally Posted by Wolydarg
and because I guess I like seeing big numbers on my screen.
that about sums it up for me, too.
m4rk6
It's also a great way to farm LB points.
Flightmare
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Originally Posted by Evilsod
and going far enough to get the greens would take hours
Well I've farmed the mindclouder (sliver shadow) and it's a really easy one, it took me less than 2 minutes each run and got it after 6 runs.
Evilsod
Great... now tell me how that is even remotely relevant to Stygian Veil greens?
anshin
relax sod...
golds drop frequently actually... at least for me... and the white drops you can sell and get quite a few k's
and i like to see stygian gemstones drop for me
and its a new trapping place... so im starting to trap again
golds drop frequently actually... at least for me... and the white drops you can sell and get quite a few k's
and i like to see stygian gemstones drop for me
and its a new trapping place... so im starting to trap again
Reason
i think something is wrong, aside from the necros i can ALMOST kill everything to the point where they could just be sneezed on and they would die, anyone else get this problem and how did you fix this?
xiaotsu
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Originally Posted by Reason
i think something is wrong, aside from the necros i can ALMOST kill everything to the point where they could just be sneezed on and they would die, anyone else get this problem and how did you fix this?
Did you activate your LB title? The first time I did it I forgot to turn it on, after I did I didn't have any problems.
Reason
yeah, me and a friend just duel trapped till we both got lb3 now my only problem is the third group, we BOTH can not kill ANY of the goloms and we cant even make heads or tails of the archers
a nice guide but with it gave a little instruction for each wave
a nice guide but with it gave a little instruction for each wave
m4rk6
This build isn't meant to finish the entire Stygian quest and fiends are a PITA to kill.
I believe the OP said to do the first two waves and then forget about the third, zone/map out and redo the first two waves.
If you want a team build that handles the entire quest, there's a three man stygian build posted here somewhere.
I believe the OP said to do the first two waves and then forget about the third, zone/map out and redo the first two waves.
If you want a team build that handles the entire quest, there's a three man stygian build posted here somewhere.
Reason
Nope he said i could do it all, just kinda missleading but thanks for the info
P.S. i still can solo the 2nd wave and i am about to cut myself i am so mad
P.S. i still can solo the 2nd wave and i am about to cut myself i am so mad
Gustin
I'm killing the first group no problem in one smack. My problem is the second group with the warrior ones in it. When I pull back like, half the group completely ignores my spirit I set and continues chasing me and don't even get hit by any traps. I've tried adjusting where I'm trapping slightly and throwing a Trip Wire in that number 3 circle from the screenshot but since they're not getting hit with Barbed Trap it's not working. Therefore I only make it through the first group and then die to the second because they're not aggroing spirit.
Wolydarg
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Originally Posted by Gustin
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They are aggro-ing the spirits, except that with Bull's Charge the Stygian Horrors get to the spirits and kill both spirits in 2 hits, then run straight towards you. The traps don't trigger because I assume they've been designed to try to optimize mob-killage-ability or whatnot, by waiting until it thinks as many monsters is in that one spot before they go boom. You can see this in the Zaishen area if you choose to solo-trap it. On some maps the trappers will be able to get a trap off if the 4th member of the group is lagging before because your traps are waiting for the 4th before activating.
So to get this second group consistently(key word here), you'd need something besides the 8 skills on your bar.
As for the Bone fiends, I assume if you've already gotten past the second mob by bringing a buddy or hero, you can simply set up spirits about an aggro circle away. Granted with this method you might only be able to trap the fiends and the melee groups seperately, but it seems like a simple way to bypass the problem ranged attacks tend to pose to trappers.
So to get this second group consistently(key word here), you'd need something besides the 8 skills on your bar.
As for the Bone fiends, I assume if you've already gotten past the second mob by bringing a buddy or hero, you can simply set up spirits about an aggro circle away. Granted with this method you might only be able to trap the fiends and the melee groups seperately, but it seems like a simple way to bypass the problem ranged attacks tend to pose to trappers.
nameless vagrant
I farmed these guys for about a week before realizing that there are better things to farm. I trap with 3 heros but my technique might work for soloing. But anyways, for all of those having trouble killing the fiends here's how I kill them. Hopefully this guide will help someone and isn't a waste of my time. (NOTE: This is based off the 3 hero trapping version. I can't find the link to the 3 hero guide so maybe someone else can post it.)
^ Step 1: (Try to get both waves of fiends to be out. Killing both groups at once saves some time) You should have something looking similar to this; 2 groups of fiends and 1 group of golems. See the little patch of grass on the ground? Place your heroes EXACTLY at this spot. The grass is what I use as a landmark.
^ Step 2: Set up all the spirits on "the grass spot" as described in step 1. Take notice of the "corner" You'll need it as your next landmark.
^ Step 3: As soon as all your spirits are set, QUICKLY send each hero individually next to the "corner". You should also move yourself next to the corner and begin trapping with them. Keep trapping until around 60 secs or so. When 2 of the spirits die (EW and QZ), flag the heros back to the grass spot and set up the spirits again.
Step 4: Once your traps are all set flag your heros away. Then change your weapon to a FLATBOW. You'll want to pull the closest fiend. I do this by pressing "C" and then Spacebar. The MOMENT your arrow is released you should run back towards your spirits. Keep running until the fiends start attacking the spirits. They will start attacking the spirits but they will be sitting right on top of your traps so they will die. Ignore the golems. Only the fiends should follow you
Normally I will be able to kill both waves of fiends by doing this. Sometimes there may be 1 or 2 fiends that didn't make it onto the traps. Just repeat these steps to kill them. After these 2 groups of fiends no more groups of fiends will show up. However, there will be mixed groups of monsters that will have a fiend in it. With this strategy I have cleared the entire quest numerous times.
^ Step 1: (Try to get both waves of fiends to be out. Killing both groups at once saves some time) You should have something looking similar to this; 2 groups of fiends and 1 group of golems. See the little patch of grass on the ground? Place your heroes EXACTLY at this spot. The grass is what I use as a landmark.
^ Step 2: Set up all the spirits on "the grass spot" as described in step 1. Take notice of the "corner" You'll need it as your next landmark.
^ Step 3: As soon as all your spirits are set, QUICKLY send each hero individually next to the "corner". You should also move yourself next to the corner and begin trapping with them. Keep trapping until around 60 secs or so. When 2 of the spirits die (EW and QZ), flag the heros back to the grass spot and set up the spirits again.
Step 4: Once your traps are all set flag your heros away. Then change your weapon to a FLATBOW. You'll want to pull the closest fiend. I do this by pressing "C" and then Spacebar. The MOMENT your arrow is released you should run back towards your spirits. Keep running until the fiends start attacking the spirits. They will start attacking the spirits but they will be sitting right on top of your traps so they will die. Ignore the golems. Only the fiends should follow you
Normally I will be able to kill both waves of fiends by doing this. Sometimes there may be 1 or 2 fiends that didn't make it onto the traps. Just repeat these steps to kill them. After these 2 groups of fiends no more groups of fiends will show up. However, there will be mixed groups of monsters that will have a fiend in it. With this strategy I have cleared the entire quest numerous times.
Yama Sutra
This build works great !! Took me some tries to get the hang of it , but it works verry nice now.
Except ( and i also asked this in the bugs forum) the fact that sometimes , when i killed the group , i get no XP and loot.
I think this is a bug , because i went back after a few minutes to do it again and everything was normal....
Tnx for sharing this buils with us !!!
Except ( and i also asked this in the bugs forum) the fact that sometimes , when i killed the group , i get no XP and loot.
I think this is a bug , because i went back after a few minutes to do it again and everything was normal....
Tnx for sharing this buils with us !!!
Reason
that is AWSOME, but i have one LAST question before you never see me again 
I just got off 2 double gem drop runs, but, they were both on the 2nd group and both times a warrior has ran me down and smashed me, so, after losing 4 gems in 5 min i am coming to the Guru community to ask.
ANY hints/tips/tricks that get you past the 2nd group as a SOLO
Thanks in advance to anyone that can help me out here.
I just got off 2 double gem drop runs, but, they were both on the 2nd group and both times a warrior has ran me down and smashed me, so, after losing 4 gems in 5 min i am coming to the Guru community to ask.
ANY hints/tips/tricks that get you past the 2nd group as a SOLO
Thanks in advance to anyone that can help me out here.
Toilet Oni
Nice build
Made 300k in 4 days
Made 300k in 4 days
Trx
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Originally Posted by Reason
that is AWSOME, but i have one LAST question before you never see me again
I just got off 2 double gem drop runs, but, they were both on the 2nd group and both times a warrior has ran me down and smashed me, so, after losing 4 gems in 5 min i am coming to the Guru community to ask.
ANY hints/tips/tricks that get you past the 2nd group as a SOLO
Thanks in advance to anyone that can help me out here. When you pull the second group dont 'body pull' them but use a staff/wand to hit the touch necro closest to you. While the staff projectile is still in the air turn around and start running. This way they never get in your aggro circle and either go for the spirits and die to traps or if they survive turn around and move back to their original position. Works every time for me now.
I just got off 2 double gem drop runs, but, they were both on the 2nd group and both times a warrior has ran me down and smashed me, so, after losing 4 gems in 5 min i am coming to the Guru community to ask.
ANY hints/tips/tricks that get you past the 2nd group as a SOLO
Thanks in advance to anyone that can help me out here. When you pull the second group dont 'body pull' them but use a staff/wand to hit the touch necro closest to you. While the staff projectile is still in the air turn around and start running. This way they never get in your aggro circle and either go for the spirits and die to traps or if they survive turn around and move back to their original position. Works every time for me now.
Evilsod
Why do i find it so hard to believe all the people saying they've made so much money from this? In the weeks before this was posted up i made about 900k (covering the cost of my Wintersday booze). Gems were worth ~10k and could be sold. Gems are now worth 2k, if your lucky and can actually find someone willing to buy them. 300k in 4 days... err no. Unless you got lucky and ended up with a valuable, rare skinned item from a chest, that aint happening.
Yama Sutra
Sygian Gemstones still sell verry well. For me, i made near 300 K in a few days. Got some Igneous Blades and some Shadow Axes.
Also a lot of gemstones. All the other stuff i sold to the merchant. Sold some nice mods etc etc
So yes , it is still possible to earn a nice amount of gold.
I'm almost a Vanquishing LB , after getting Mighty three days ago.
By the way , my problem with gettinig no loot and XP is caused because i was running away to far from the Killing Zone .....
Also a lot of gemstones. All the other stuff i sold to the merchant. Sold some nice mods etc etc
So yes , it is still possible to earn a nice amount of gold.
I'm almost a Vanquishing LB , after getting Mighty three days ago.
By the way , my problem with gettinig no loot and XP is caused because i was running away to far from the Killing Zone .....
Reason
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Originally Posted by Trx
When you pull the second group dont 'body pull' them but use a staff/wand to hit the touch necro closest to you. While the staff projectile is still in the air turn around and start running. This way they never get in your aggro circle and either go for the spirits and die to traps or if they survive turn around and move back to their original position. Works every time for me now.
you....are....AWSOME!!!!
TY TY TY it works perfect
TY TY TY it works perfect
Evilsod
They sell for 2k each at the most. Either you need to get a hobby or your the luckiest git on earth, the last time i went the droprate wasn't anything spectacular.
Chests don't count towards how much you made. Anyone can claim they made 200ectos worth in a week if they got lucky and found an Elemental Sword.
Chests don't count towards how much you made. Anyone can claim they made 200ectos worth in a week if they got lucky and found an Elemental Sword.
Yama Sutra
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Originally Posted by Evilsod
Either you need to get a hobby .
. Playing GW is my hobby
. Playing GW is my hobby
Toilet Oni
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Originally Posted by Evilsod
Why do i find it so hard to believe all the people saying they've made so much money from this? In the weeks before this was posted up i made about 900k (covering the cost of my Wintersday booze). Gems were worth ~10k and could be sold. Gems are now worth 2k, if your lucky and can actually find someone willing to buy them. 300k in 4 days... err no. Unless you got lucky and ended up with a valuable, rare skinned item from a chest, that aint happening.
Gloom shield's and weapon mods m8
Ranger Rog
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Originally Posted by Reason
that is AWSOME, but i have one LAST question before you never see me again
I just got off 2 double gem drop runs, but, they were both on the 2nd group and both times a warrior has ran me down and smashed me, so, after losing 4 gems in 5 min i am coming to the Guru community to ask.
ANY hints/tips/tricks that get you past the 2nd group as a SOLO
Thanks in advance to anyone that can help me out here. Take a hero with a hard rez and park him in the NE corner, he will be out of drop allocation range of where you trap and the patrols will avoid him. This way even if you do get killed you can get the hero to rez you so you can get your loot.
I just got off 2 double gem drop runs, but, they were both on the 2nd group and both times a warrior has ran me down and smashed me, so, after losing 4 gems in 5 min i am coming to the Guru community to ask.
ANY hints/tips/tricks that get you past the 2nd group as a SOLO
Thanks in advance to anyone that can help me out here. Take a hero with a hard rez and park him in the NE corner, he will be out of drop allocation range of where you trap and the patrols will avoid him. This way even if you do get killed you can get the hero to rez you so you can get your loot.
Issac
Any way to make the heros keep on using the traps with out me having to click on each of them?
malko050987
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Originally Posted by Krazi Bastid
whats up with this farm? these styg fags are greedy little bastards. first two groups, thats a total of wat, 30+ enemies? why do i get the xp but they leave me like 10 drops. i see the long line of 400+xp every time but then i see xxx drops yyy only like 5 times per wave. im standing like where my bubble is touching where i placed my spirits. so basically, where they are dying, i can hit em with a flatbow/longbow. the distance of where they die and drop only like 5 out of 18 is the same distance of when i splinter/barrage farm margos and they drop like 26 out of 30. and i know its not farming code or watever because i never do doa and jus started trying this out.
If you get the exp, you're close enough to get the loot as well. Maybe you're just unlucky (all monsters have a chance to drop nothing), or the farm code was up.
eggs0wn
I can't get this to work. I put my trap where the OP said and then set the spirits in the corner. I pull and run. The Stygian guys kill the spirit get to like 1/4 health and dont die so they just runaway. Help?
Well, I manage to kill like 4 of em each time...
Well, I manage to kill like 4 of em each time...
drupal
You should have Lightbringer on, > Rank 2 recommended.
ClarkeDodd
Heard about this 'mindclouder' could any1 post a location and boss name so i can go and farm it please , only got a +10energy and +60 health staff atm lol.
Also had no problems solo trapping all the melee enemies and with a friend we were able to kill fiends also ( using some sort of agro spirit technique ) and made our way all the way upto the first boss, but then i had to go
, only got a +10energy and +60 health staff atm lol.Also had no problems solo trapping all the melee enemies and with a friend we were able to kill fiends also ( using some sort of agro spirit technique ) and made our way all the way upto the first boss, but then i had to go
eggs0wn
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Originally Posted by drupal
You should have Lightbringer on, > Rank 2 recommended.
I do have R2. Some guy told me in game that I need R4 though...
eggs0wn
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Originally Posted by drupal
You should have Lightbringer on, > Rank 2 recommended.
I do have R2. Some guy told me in game that I need R4 though...
MisterB
You may be placing the traps in the wrong spot/not enough traps, then. Rank 2 LB is enough to kill. You can always drag a hero along wth Edge of Extinction, or even Winnowing and Brambles, and then flag them out of range while you are trapping. That should be more than enough to kill. LB is not needed here, at all.