55 Monk Deadsword Farming Video

Tsunami Rain

Tsunami Rain

mmmmmmmm pie.

Join Date: Aug 2005

Honolulu, Hawaii

Favorable Winds [Gust]

Mo/

Sure there are a few guides out for this, but I figure, hey, this is my 1928309217329073129th (exagerated number) time I've done this so why not film it.

First off I want to say I'm sorry for the music cutting out half way. I tried to fix it twice but it kept happening so I said screw it (besides the music comes back after awhile). Anyway, here's the link. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgUPVX4n2-E

Just a few tips for you:

-After going out there and getting the quest from the npc, you can just leave it there (dont have to grab it again and again).

-After you kill all of the ghost slaves you can rezone at the portal you came through so you can repeat the quest faster.

-I bring 2 heroes to aid me with the running through the mobs in the beginning. If you notice, I send then to aggro and move the group of margonites to the side so that I'm safe.

-Keep the flag where you sent your heroes so incase you die they just instantly run off and die again without getting in your way.

-If you do die, it's helpful to have a -20 offhand (if you die ater that use a candycane or take off a piece of armor).
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P.S. I took a break from farming recently and I have still been recieving PM's about farming locations, builds, etc. SO, to all of you PM'ing me about a new monk farming guide recently...it's coming be patient. Tsu's back
--mini-update--> guide is about 1/5 complete and should be about 1/4 complete by the time i sleep tonight

False Healer

Academy Page

Join Date: Dec 2005

N/

nice vid.

-the run is very easy to do solo
-your heros just stole 2/3 of your drops/gold

miss kisser

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jul 2006

Army Life

R/Mo

1. You dont need heros to ge to the farm place.
2. Try this one build:

- 105hp with Kepkhet's Refuge -

||Protective Spirit||Shield of Absorption||Shield of Judgment||Blessed Signet||Essence Bond||Balthazar's Spirit||Blessed Aura||

Insp: 6
Smit: 12
Prot: 14
Div: 13

assassin rob

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2006

DSRR

A/Mo

I want to make 55hp monk again :P

olly123

olly123

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2006

sh*tvill england

tgc

Mo/

<3 dragonforce:P, nice guide i really need to get my monk there

I GO TO AMERICA

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2007

ATRxYc7bh4IPWC1DDSE4uCQ0HA

SoJ 24/7, fast and easy.

Tsunami Rain

Tsunami Rain

mmmmmmmm pie.

Join Date: Aug 2005

Honolulu, Hawaii

Favorable Winds [Gust]

Mo/

Quote:
Originally Posted by False Healer
nice vid.

-the run is very easy to do solo
-your heros just stole 2/3 of your drops/gold hmm that is true. I am able to make it through just by myself (using my regular monking armor @ full health) but it was a lot easier with the heros. Nice find.

tuna-fish_sushi

tuna-fish_sushi

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Dec 2005

California

E/A

The run there does not require you to aggro unless you are in the worm with 3000 health. You shouldn't even need to change your armor.

pukiman

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jan 2006

R/Mo

Why we need a thread, just for this badly done video?
If anything, you got all you need here (Including videos):
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10118605

[DE]

[DE]

Hugs and Kisses

Join Date: Oct 2005

Scars Meadows

Because it only has a vid for the elementalist.

DvM

DvM

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Aug 2005

Vlaardingen, The Netherlands

Survivor Squad[SS]

uhm, to comment a bit on the build
what I use is almost exactly the same, except that I take zealots fire instead of SoJ, its easy if you dont spam your spells, and sometimes slave spirits die withing 1 round of SoJ, and if not, the second is sure to get them.

btw, also a tip, if you begin killing the firts gorup with 30% DP, and then take of your cesta + 1 piece of armor, you should have 36 hp, easier for that group. but the real beauty is that the second and third gorup can be fought with 20% DP, menaing only 9 hp if you put the armor back on. Goes alot easier. As you can really simple kill buth groups at a time. I'll try and make a video sometime.

edit, I'll also try to point out a good dead spot in which the melee slaves not run, another advantage of Zealots, ebcause then they stay in range and cannot regenerate.

rowieke

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Oct 2005

Antwerp (Belgium)

Megalodon Riders

W/Mo

I made a video with I GO TO AMERICA's build, also explaining how to aggro all groups and how using the skills.

here goes: farming video

and don't say a word about typo's, it's 9am in the morning here and i've been playing all night... time for my bed, obviously

pukiman

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jan 2006

R/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by The Phantom
Because it only has a vid for the elementalist. I remember I saw there a monk video doing the run with fast forwarding, but that's not the point here. I just don't understand why create another thread for the same topic that was discussed to death, in a thread page away (Was on the same page, when this one created).

Just thinking out loud here. But won't it be more appropriate, just to dump the video link in the first thread?

romeus petrus

romeus petrus

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jun 2006

Urgoz Warren

Legion of Doom [LOD] Home of PWNZILLA http://PWNZILLA.guildlaunch.com

can anyone confirm that the dead swords still drop there? I killed all grps at least 50 times over the past 2 days and not a single dead sword

Anarion Silverhand

Anarion Silverhand

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Sep 2005

Denmark

None

Just got one today, so yes, they still drop.

Kelson

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2006

Sure can, I've gotten 4. You're over farming it, I'd stick to doing 3-5 runs in a row at max, then go do missions.

Levi Garett

Levi Garett

Old School Nub

Join Date: Jun 2005

ABQ, NM

Guildless

Mo/Me

What's the deal with the bashing here?

Do you realize Tsunami Rain is one of the first guru's to post 55 builds in this farming sub-forum? I'm not going to say he is the originator of the build, but he has contributed an insane amount of time to this sub-forum.

You should respect that before you bash him.

olly123

olly123

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2006

sh*tvill england

tgc

Mo/

Quote:
Originally Posted by LeviGarrett
What's the deal with the bashing here?

Do you realize Tsunami Rain is one of the first guru's to post 55 builds in this farming sub-forum? I'm not going to say he is the originator of the build, but he has contributed an insane amount of time to this sub-forum.

You should respect that before you bash him. very true, he got me into famring with my monk, and so far no ones got me out of it :P. but i can see sence in what they are saying about positing it on the other thread at least thta way its 1 less thread.

vespertine

vespertine

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Oct 2006

.at

thx for sharing.. just made about 30k in about 2 hours without selling golden items..

rezone ftw

Tsunami Rain

Tsunami Rain

mmmmmmmm pie.

Join Date: Aug 2005

Honolulu, Hawaii

Favorable Winds [Gust]

Mo/

hm I can understand the thread bashing and such as I'm sorry that it seems that I've just created another thread. However, I was just posting a video that I made for fun on my spare time. I figure it would be more appreciated here than in say the Nolani Academy of Arts forum where some of these videos end up.
In any case, I've been getting a couple PM's in game about the new guide so I'll share a bit more info.

1. dont expect much as this may contain mostly known info (those that monk a lot at least)
2. It will consist of a "how to" section explaining building up your monk, what you will need as a farmer, etc.
3. It will contain a number of farming builds/locations compiled by myself and my alliance mates
4. Videos (if I get the time), screenshots, helpful tips.
5. This guide will feature farming spots in Chapter 3 but will also have spots from chapters 1 and 2.
6. Probably my last guide (since it requires so much work).

onerabbit

onerabbit

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Mar 2006

Thanks to all the guru [mods]

Cool, id better start getting my monk through NF

looking forwards to it.

Stixxx

Stixxx

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

Belgium

cool video, bit unclear tho.
Yesterday i found my 3rd dead sword, again non max damage...as usual
I also found a req 8 healing "pimp cup" there, which is pc'ed at roughly
100-150k! yay for me :-)

ShadowsRequiem

ShadowsRequiem

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Oct 2005

Inde is Smoking [Hawt] *ToA*

W/E

roughly how many runs did it take you to get a dead sword drop?

I did this run maybe about 6 times never seen them holding a dead sword or anything.
though u do make okay money doing this.

jbwarrior

jbwarrior

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2006

The Netherlands

W/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tsunami Rain
hm I can understand the thread bashing and such as I'm sorry that it seems that I've just created another thread. However, I was just posting a video that I made for fun on my spare time. I figure it would be more appreciated here than in say the Nolani Academy of Arts forum where some of these videos end up.
In any case, I've been getting a couple PM's in game about the new guide so I'll share a bit more info.

1. dont expect much as this may contain mostly known info (those that monk a lot at least)
2. It will consist of a "how to" section explaining building up your monk, what you will need as a farmer, etc.
3. It will contain a number of farming builds/locations compiled by myself and my alliance mates
4. Videos (if I get the time), screenshots, helpful tips.
5. This guide will feature farming spots in Chapter 3 but will also have spots from chapters 1 and 2.
6. Probably my last guide (since it requires so much work). Very nice Tsunami. Your build is working fine and I can't wait for your new thread about monkey farming .

Only 1 question, are there max damage dead swords drops in this run? Because I had 2 dead sword (14-21 dmg), and also 2 ancient shield (gold, but not perfect... like +27HP).....

LUCKY4261

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2007

[M]ighty [A]ssassins [G]uild [E]xclusive

E/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by ShadowsRequiem
roughly how many runs did it take you to get a dead sword drop?

I did this run maybe about 6 times never seen them holding a dead sword or anything.
though u do make okay money doing this. some peeps farm this for 3 weeks and still nothing. it depends alot on luck i guess

Tsunami Rain

Tsunami Rain

mmmmmmmm pie.

Join Date: Aug 2005

Honolulu, Hawaii

Favorable Winds [Gust]

Mo/

max dead swords do drop (however I havent gotten one yet). Yes it can take a lot of time.

I was lucky and got a vamp (-3,1) deadsword (14-21 req 8) the 3rd run I made and nothing for awhile after then I got my second drop (similar).

What you want to look for is to see if the slaves (the one holding swords) are holding a deadsword (this info taken off of guildwiki). If the slaves are holding a deadsword (or so wiki says) a gold deadsword will drop when it dies.


As you all know the stats on a drop are random and from what I have heard from other farmers max dreadswords do drop from this farm.

jbwarrior

jbwarrior

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2006

The Netherlands

W/

Tnx Tsunami for the info

Yersis tez

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Oct 2006

spirit of faith [HOPE]

Mo/

i wonder if a VwK would work here, u might not even hav to b a 55 rit, the advantage is, no KD+3 VwK in a row=quicker farm. also, i wonder why u brought 2 heros, i can get past the first group u flagged ur heros to with no problems, 1 hero, if any, increases drops definetly

EDIT: ummmm i just did the whole farm wit my VwK rit, wearing oracle armor(+10 while holding item) and 4 attunement runes.weapon doesn't matter, ur holding an item
it was easy, super easy, easier then am fah.

16 restor
10 restoration

blank spot
arcane echo
vengeful was khanhei
vengeful weapon
mend body and soul(not used)
soothing memories(not used)
generous was tsungrai
mantra of resolve

the run: it was super easy, without heros. the secret is to,because u need to aggro, the mesas and crags, they don't do much, try to not aggro the awakened. very easy, same plan as his vid

for the aggro: cast mantra and generous before battle, wait a sec for energy to raise a bit(not being able to spam VW is ur worst nightmare), right before u go in cast arcane echo, now u hav 20 seconds to do wat u want, eventaully aggro them and cast VwK as wars close in, ur safe with mantra. now just spam VW whenever possible, they all die before the third VwK wears out.

imho VwK>SoJ

jbwarrior

jbwarrior

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2006

The Netherlands

W/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Yersis tez
i wonder if a VwK would work here, u might not even hav to b a 55 rit, the advantage is, no KD+3 VwK in a row=quicker farm. also, i wonder why u brought 2 heros, i can get past the first group u flagged ur heros to with no problems, 1 hero, if any, increases drops definetly VwK is possible:
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10118605

Cya

Yersis tez

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Oct 2006

spirit of faith [HOPE]

Mo/

ya sry bout that, didn't look, all that typing for nuthin lol, i can use channeling in empty spot, was thinkin bout that

Age

Age

Hall Hero

Join Date: Jul 2005

California Canada/BC

STG Administrator

Mo/

What are dead swords and what are they worth I did see some FDS swords in the video?I look forward to you new guide TS.

ShadowsRequiem

ShadowsRequiem

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Oct 2005

Inde is Smoking [Hawt] *ToA*

W/E

Quote:
Originally Posted by Age
What are dead swords and what are they worth I did see some FDS swords in the video?I look forward to you new guide TS.
thats a dead sword

just got a req 9 mac dmg one this morning very estactic about that

but their price is falling very very very fast....

req 9 used to sell for over 300-400k
now its down to maybe 100k+5e

cause well..... to many ppl do this farm :P

Brian the Gladiator

Brian the Gladiator

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

Michigan, USA

Us Are Not [leet]

E/

I have heard that this farm got nerfed and the spirits do not drop the dead swords. If anyone gets a Gold Deadsword drop from this farm any time after this post, please post that you did just so we can confirm that it is or is not nerfed.

LUCKY4261

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2007

[M]ighty [A]ssassins [G]uild [E]xclusive

E/Me

my friend had a req 9 max dead sword yesterday...i had a req 9 too but it was not max

i also saw a guy with a req 8 max dead sword. but i didnt ask when he got it tho. might have been before dead sword was even a much farmed thing

The Lightbringerer

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2007

Mo/

do you get max dmg swords?

RitualEros

RitualEros

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2006

Maine...for now

Guild Warsaholics Anonymous

Farm is not nerfed. Got 6 dead swords yesterday. No Bullshit. 4 were max. R9, 2x R11's, and an R12. My strategy is simple. I check the first group... If none are carrying a dead sword I rezone until one is. The ones that carry them are the ones that drop them. Works for me. Good luck and happy hunting to the rest of you!

ibex333

ibex333

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

Brooklyn, NY

[EYE]

Rt/A

Well that's nice.....

I probably did this quest when NF just came out, cause the guy is not there!

Regardless.... This is still great because the Dead Sword prices are dropping.

Alex The Knight

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jul 2005

W/Mo

Thx Tsunami, im using your build today at my second run i fund gold deadsword req 9 and lot of good gold items!
This farming not nerfed!

GURU FAN FROM FRANCE

Red-Tide

Red-Tide

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jun 2005

Edmonton, Canada

[Liar]

Mo/

Quote:
Originally Posted by ibex333
Well that's nice.....

I probably did this quest when NF just came out, cause the guy is not there!

Regardless.... This is still great because the Dead Sword prices are dropping. I to, did this quest when NF came out. Im not happy about it...