Ape Farming on a 55 Monk question:

Alright, the Tusked creatures outside of Yohlon Haven have been a pretty good and steady source of money when i'm bored, but I cannot help wondering something...

I go Mo/Me, and arcane echo SoJ. But 90% of the other players I see are Mo/W. Using Arcane Echo+SoJ, I can complete 1 full run of apes in 5-5 1/2 minutes, netting ~1.5k. But, using the Mo/W, I can do a run in 10-12 minutes, netting ~1.5k. Am I missing something? Why do most players choose to run Mo/W when it seems to be slower?

Am I missing something? Is there a way to extend SoJ's duration beyond the 45% longer from Divine Aura and my 20% Enchanting weapon? They use a build with http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Wary_Stance to load energy and use a totem axe to hit the apes. This way it go's faster with points in axe mastery...

Prob this build:
http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Build:M...otem_55hp_Monk

Good luck!

Ok, I think I got a build that worked. And I tried using Arcane Echo SoJ like the OP said but the copied SoJ goes back to echo too soon. Do I need to like time it perfectly for 20 secs or is there a trick that allows yo uto know how much longer until the skill turns back into Arcane Echo. Um, yes if you want it to echo before it times out you need to time it... Did you think Echo casts it for you?

You dont need a stopwatch. Just watch the recharge of the icon on your skill bar as if the recharge indication were hands on a clock. If you have a weapon that has % chance for fast recharge you will have 2 different spots you watch as an indication that Echo is timeing out.

You recast Soj right before the timeout even if the old SoJ is still active (energy permitting).

Ya thanks, I dont have HCT because a Standard 55's weapons dont give it. But I think I found a spot on the recharge when to use it.

Thank you all!

Edit, I just want to make sure I'm taking the right route on this farm. On my route I encounter 3 groups of 5 Tusked Howlers. Is this right or is there more? This works as a 135 with SoA also using Jaynes Staff

There are 5 groups of 5

One when you come out of Yolon (top of hill). Go left towards the zone, you will encounter 2 more groups you can take both groups at one time. Then head back towards Yolon staying out in the middle area and you will find 2 more groups that you can pull together.