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ReZDoGG

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2007

Indian Township, ME

Nativ War Party (NWP)

Rt/Mo

24 May 2008 at 16:36 - 321

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drunken Bulldog

Anyone have a comment on Cathedral Of Flames? I've been running level one of that and can hit two chests in under 2 minutes. I'm a ranger with Paragon/W hero's egging me on.

I have mentioned somewheres in this thread. But it is the only place I like to Chest Run with my sin. Get 1-2 per minute, and end up with about 50-60 chest/per hour. There is always some decent drops like Fellblades and Serrated Spear, which both can be worth a bit of extra cash.

Zeek Aran

Forge Runner

Join Date: Aug 2006

Earth, sadly

BORK

A/

25 May 2008 at 09:21 - 322

I'd like clarification.

Is Fronis Irontoe's dungeon THE quickest chest per minute area in all four games? And is it the best suggestion for a wannabe grandmaster treasure hunter?

Yawgmoth

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Apr 2005

25 May 2008 at 13:33 - 323

Quote:

Originally Posted by cebalrai

I've gotten as many as 7 chests in a Mirror of Lyss run.

Also you can start in mihanu and just to the wester third of the map and see up to 3 chests spawn. Then restart in Mihanu.

Wrong.
There are NO areas in game that can spawn more than 5 locked chests.
For most areas in Nightfall the number is a fixed 5, but some can spawn hidden because of quests or other scripted spawns active in the area.

Skinny Corpse

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Mar 2007

Company of Corpses [CoC]

14 Jun 2008 at 07:12 - 324

Did anyone else notice a a change in chest spawns in Ice Cliffs Chasm, just outside the Boreal Station?
There usually always is 1 chest by the wurms.. but the last 2 weeks I've been
lucky to get 1 every 5th-10th run.. :S
Maybe they've added some spawn points?

exploiter

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jan 2008

ign Punk Isnt Dead

R/

14 Jun 2008 at 21:20 - 325

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skinny Corpse

Did anyone else notice a a change in chest spawns in Ice Cliffs Chasm, just outside the Boreal Station?
There usually always is 1 chest by the wurms.. but the last 2 weeks I've been
lucky to get 1 every 5th-10th run.. :S
Maybe they've added some spawn points?

ya I noticed that too

volgaris

Academy Page

Join Date: Aug 2005

19 Jun 2008 at 06:34 - 326

anyone know of a good place just to farm lucky points (I dont care about drops) I just wanna use picks on easy chests for luck title, I was hoping to find somewhere you could do like 40-50 chests an hour

Endrosz

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2007

Budapest, Hungary

Unga Bunga Clan [UNG]

Rt/

06 Jul 2008 at 18:07 - 327

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReZDoGG

I have mentioned somewheres in this thread. But it is the only place I like to Chest Run with my sin. Get 1-2 per minute, and end up with about 50-60 chest/per hour. There is always some decent drops like Fellblades and Serrated Spear, which both can be worth a bit of extra cash.

(Hey, you da man who invented 330 hp rit farming! Kudos to you for a great build!)

Finally someone who's not exaggarating. Yes, 50-60 per hour is the attainable rate. There are many useful mods and runes, and some marketable skins like Sephis Swords. For example, I was able to equip all of my Kahmus with +20% ench modded scythes, almost solely thanks to the CoF CRs. I found 3 Sup Vigor runes so far, out of ~2200 runs.

Many people who post CPH rates here "forget" about the time spent zoning and moving in the outpost. This isn't a big factor in a Mirror of Lyss/Gyala Hatchery run, but it's a big factor in a Boreal/Kilroy run. CoF is somewhere in between, since the distance to Gron is always short and the extra time is divided by about 1.5, the average chests per run.

I'm running with a Dervish, using this build:

D/P

Mysticism 15 (to get 12 secs of Pious Haste)
Command 10 (just to show you that there's no benefit over 10)

Spear with +5 energy and +20% ench
Command Shield with stance mods

[skill]Pious Haste[/skill][skill]Vow of Silence[/skill][skill]Feel No Pain[/skill][skill]"Never Surrender!"[/skill][skill]"Can't Touch This!"[/skill][skill]Remedy Signet[/skill][skill]Enduring Harmony[/skill][skill]"I am Unstoppable!"[/skill]

- Every skill is usable under VoS
- There is a window when you can renew VoS at will, instead of having to wait for it to expire
- Most effects are unremovable once activated, the others are usually unremovable by the mobs
- Constant KD protection and +24 armor with Norn rank 10
- You have +16 armor from a shield
- Total of 9 regen when it is really needed with Norn rank 10
- "Can't Touch This!" is against Headbutt in CoF, but it's not necessary on most other runs

lilDeath

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Sep 2006

Treehouse #1

W/

08 Jul 2008 at 13:30 - 328

Quote:

Originally Posted by Endrosz

(Hey, you da man who invented 330 hp rit farming! Kudos to you for a great build!)

Finally someone who's not exaggarating. Yes, 50-60 per hour is the attainable rate. There are many useful mods and runes, and some marketable skins like Sephis Swords. For example, I was able to equip all of my Kahmus with +20% ench modded scythes, almost solely thanks to the CoF CRs. I found 3 Sup Vigor runes so far, out of ~2200 runs.

Many people who post CPH rates here "forget" about the time spent zoning and moving in the outpost. This isn't a big factor in a Mirror of Lyss/Gyala Hatchery run, but it's a big factor in a Boreal/Kilroy run. CoF is somewhere in between, since the distance to Gron is always short and the extra time is divided by about 1.5, the average chests per run.

I'm running with a Dervish, using this build:

D/P

Mysticism 15 (to get 12 secs of Pious Haste)
Command 10 (just to show you that there's no benefit over 10)

Spear with +5 energy and +20% ench
Command Shield with stance mods

[skill]Pious Haste[/skill][skill]Vow of Silence[/skill][skill]Feel No Pain[/skill][skill]"Never Surrender!"[/skill][skill]"Can't Touch This!"[/skill][skill]Remedy Signet[/skill][skill]Enduring Harmony[/skill][skill]"I am Unstoppable!"[/skill]

- Every skill is usable under VoS
- There is a window when you can renew VoS at will, instead of having to wait for it to expire
- Most effects are unremovable once activated, the others are usually unremovable by the mobs
- Constant KD protection and +24 armor with Norn rank 10
- You have +16 armor from a shield
- Total of 9 regen when it is really needed with Norn rank 10
- "Can't Touch This!" is against Headbutt in CoF, but it's not necessary on most other runs

Hi there,

I've heard before that CoF is a great CR place and decided to run this a bit, but I never got any chests...
I went as far as the first big chamber and the first locked door, no chests... do I need to go further?
I notice you mention Gron. Do you have any specific mission or quest active or is it just the simple dungeon run?

Is there a difference in the chest spawns between the Warband and Dungeon missions?

Thanks in advance.

R.Shayne

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2007

08 Jul 2008 at 16:27 - 329

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilDeath

Hi there,

I've heard before that CoF is a great CR place and decided to run this a bit, but I never got any chests...
I went as far as the first big chamber and the first locked door, no chests... do I need to go further?
I notice you mention Gron. Do you have any specific mission or quest active or is it just the simple dungeon run?

Is there a difference in the chest spawns between the Warband and Dungeon missions?

Thanks in advance.

Temple of the Damned is the quest that you want. If you go in using Warband of Brothers I don't think any chest or hidden will spawn.

If you have been going in under temple of the damned and not seeing any chest you have some really bad luck.

lilDeath

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Sep 2006

Treehouse #1

W/

08 Jul 2008 at 16:57 - 330

Thanks, guess I will just have to try some more... and make sure I have the right mission

And I guess from your reply I am correct in stating that the chests should be in the first few chambers, in addition to the big chamber, thereby not requiring to open any locks?

eveler890

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2005

California

[Lisz],[Pain],[hgm]

Mo/

08 Jul 2008 at 17:38 - 331

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arcanus

Hello.

I am planning to run chest in the Kurzick area outside Lutgardis with a Ritualist ( since its my main ).
And i was wondering if anyone has a faily desent setup for a general running build for Ritualist?
Thx in advance.

Greets The Eternal Rift

When i feel spunky and run on my ritualist i use: OAKjgxhM5MWsjTqJaOxyYEsiJA

havent had a problem yet with it. hope it helps.

Skinny Corpse

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Mar 2007

Company of Corpses [CoC]

09 Jul 2008 at 14:32 - 332

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilDeath

Thanks, guess I will just have to try some more... and make sure I have the right mission

And I guess from your reply I am correct in stating that the chests should be in the first few chambers, in addition to the big chamber, thereby not requiring to open any locks?

That's right.
There's usually one in the narrow passage to the first big chamber and then at least one
more in the first big room.

Nightow

Forge Runner

Join Date: Feb 2006

Kindred Order of Souls [KOS]

09 Jul 2008 at 14:47 - 333

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeek Aran

I'd like clarification.

Is Fronis Irontoe's dungeon THE quickest chest per minute area in all four games? And is it the best suggestion for a wannabe grandmaster treasure hunter?

Well, after getting r5 on my ritualist there last night, it seems that there's at least one there for every go at it and in NM it only takes me 7 minutes to completely clear it. Could be even shorter if you just went straight for chest.

Brewmaster

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Aug 2005

Just a ramblin' man, no place to call home...

W/

09 Jul 2008 at 18:22 - 334

For all of you lookin for a speedy run, the Abbadons mouth run in Prophecies seemed to be the fastest for me at least. 1-4 chests in about 5 minutes.

fifel

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2005

R/

10 Jul 2008 at 19:51 - 335

Greetings,

My ranger is working on the treasure hunter and lucky title (currently rank 5 in both) and was curious if anyone knew of the best location for running chests in the Realm of Torment. I would love to get my hands on an inscribable Strom Bow. If someone wouldn't mind posting a map or providing any insight to the runs available, if any, for the Realm of Torment I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

FrAnt1c??

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jan 2007

Belgium

Legion Of Sacred Light [LSL]

Mo/

10 Jul 2008 at 20:04 - 336

Yellow dots are possible Chest spawns, Purple dots are oni spawns, when an oni pops up, shadow form up and use dash, easy peasy

A run takes 5 minutes max, and you get 1-5 chests ( average 3+ )

Any Shadowform runner would do, I used Ranger/Assa, shadow form, storm chaser etc...

Hard mode offcourse

XxSanctusxX

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2007

Nl

LF HighEndPve

N/

10 Jul 2008 at 20:11 - 337

Quote:

Originally Posted by fifel

Greetings,

My ranger is working on the treasure hunter and lucky title (currently rank 5 in both) and was curious if anyone knew of the best location for running chests in the Realm of Torment. I would love to get my hands on an inscribable Strom Bow. If someone wouldn't mind posting a map or providing any insight to the runs available, if any, for the Realm of Torment I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

Cant get on GW at the moment, will make a "map" tomorrow..
Exit from GoS, turn right, there's a some kinda bridge, like a long black rock. Go over it. Theres a mob there, turn right, go pass the ress shrine and continue till you get at the water.
Ill make a map of it tomorrow, i get chests 1/2 times.

Ps. If u cant make it yourself bring 3 p/w or w/p heroes, with charge and fall back. Just a small hint for anyone chestrunning.

fifel

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2005

R/

10 Jul 2008 at 20:42 - 338

Quote:

Originally Posted by XxSanctusxX

Cant get on GW at the moment, will make a "map" tomorrow..
Exit from GoS, turn right, there's a some kinda bridge, like a long black rock. Go over it. Theres a mob there, turn right, go pass the ress shrine and continue till you get at the water.
Ill make a map of it tomorrow, i get chests 1/2 times.

Ps. If u cant make it yourself bring 3 p/w or w/p heroes, with charge and fall back. Just a small hint for anyone chestrunning.

Thanks for the information. I will look into this.

XxSanctusxX

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2007

Nl

LF HighEndPve

N/

11 Jul 2008 at 11:16 - 339

For anyone interested in a map for the GoS run:
Blue dots possible chest spawn.

Savor Silversword

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2007

Sweden

Arrogant High [rank]

Mo/

11 Jul 2008 at 13:33 - 340

Thanks Sanctus

EDIT: From the first chest I opened, I got a req 11 eternal shield. And I retained xD

fifel

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2005

R/

11 Jul 2008 at 13:37 - 341

Quote:

Originally Posted by XxSanctusxX

For anyone interested in a map for the GoS run:
Blue dots possible chest spawn.

Thanks Sanctus...I did a few runs last night and was getting anywhere from one to three chests in that area. No storm bow yet but i'll keep looking.

royal mercenary

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2006

Glob Of Ectospasm [GoE]

Me/Rt

11 Jul 2008 at 18:56 - 342

thnx, i ll run there when i got some spare time

snodaard

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jun 2006

Holland

[Uni]

Mo/

12 Jul 2008 at 06:50 - 343

Hey, I need some help on running Kurzick chest (maybe in HM)
does anyone here have a map wich contains all the chest spawns in any kurzick area?

Greetings

royal mercenary

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2006

Glob Of Ectospasm [GoE]

Me/Rt

12 Jul 2008 at 09:10 - 344

Quote:

Originally Posted by snodaard

Hey, I need some help on running Kurzick chest (maybe in HM)
does anyone here have a map wich contains all the chest spawns in any kurzick area?

Greetings

look through the thread, there is one in melandrus hope (monk skill setup included)

Zomgyogi

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Apr 2007

In a park

18 Jul 2008 at 05:54 - 345

for the GoS run what professions are you guys using, and in nm or hm?

XxSanctusxX

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2007

Nl

LF HighEndPve

N/

18 Jul 2008 at 10:20 - 346

Perma sf works great, but my sin aint there yet, so i run it with my ele (allmost perma sf). I run it with p/w w/p heroes with [skill]Charge![/skill] [skill]Fall Back[/skill] and [skill]Make Haste[/skill]
Nm/hm your own choice: More chance of golds and elite tomes vs higher retain rate..

fifel

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2005

R/

18 Jul 2008 at 14:36 - 347

I'm a ranger and use a combination of Shadow Form and ranger and sin runs skills. I take 3 warrior hero's with Charge (will look into getting the skill Fall Back) and two monk, 2 random henchies to fill out the party. Than i just run, die, run some more. I get about 1-3 chests per run with a fairly decent gold drop rate.

IronSheik

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2008

Wolfenstein: Goldrush

Zombies Go Nom Nom [Nom]

N/

19 Jul 2008 at 11:20 - 348

Anyone have a good Derv chest run build for Hm particularly, I am mainly interested in poisoned outcrops and Raisu palace HM, but I can usually not break aggro or run into other mobs when SF runs out, and if I use vow I just get knocked out due to raw damage

I have r9 delv and r10 all other pve title tracks, just can't find any solid HM builds

HackingHippie712

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2008

West Kentshire Pony Club [Pony]

Me/A

25 Jul 2008 at 06:33 - 349

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jhadur

Is there a specific route for chests in Dalada Uplands?

I've been round there a few times but normaly only find one or two chests.

Thanks

Im working on a map for there, but from what ive found you normally only get 2-3 sometimes 4 chests per run

buuuut on the same note alot of nice skins drop from there, even on NM and my derv has a 60% retention rate soooooo

Zeek Aran

Forge Runner

Join Date: Aug 2006

Earth, sadly

BORK

A/

26 Jul 2008 at 20:30 - 350

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightow

Well, after getting r5 on my ritualist there last night, it seems that there's at least one there for every go at it and in NM it only takes me 7 minutes to completely clear it. Could be even shorter if you just went straight for chest.

7 minutes? I run straight through, don't use any blocking skills unless I need to run THROUGH the dense room with the archers, and generally using the block skill isn't needed even then. If the chest spawns in the fourth room [mentioned above] or earlier [which it does about 14/15] the run is completed in less than a minute, not including loading in and out. When mapping back to Gunnar's, Kilroy is always in radar range.

So, in comparisons to THAT, is anything faster?

chaoticimajar

Academy Page

Join Date: Jan 2008

Mika Nakashima (Mika)

A/

02 Aug 2008 at 06:36 - 351

Anyone Try defend droks for magmus sheilds?

cellardweller

Likes naked dance offs

Join Date: Aug 2005

The Older Gamers [TOG]

10 Aug 2008 at 07:44 - 352

I've clicked up 1000 chests since I started recording stats so I thought it would be a good time to share

Methodology

Code:

go to town and load build
walk out the door and back in to set up the /resign spawn (n/a for fronis/temple)
while not not bored
	start the clock
	while bags not full and not bored
		run chests
	end while
	stop the clock
	sell stuff
end while

Fronis
Build used: N/A
Minutes spent running: 368
Runs: 308
Chests: 304
Chests per Hour: 49.57
Runs per hour: 50.22
Chests/run: 0.99

Borreal Station Worms
Build used: [charging strike][dash]
Minutes spent running: 405
Runs: 328
Chests: 304
Chests per Hour: 52.89
Runs per hour: 48.59
Chests/run: 1.09

Mirror of Lyss
Build used: 4x[Charge][holy veil][mending touch][signet of stamina][endure pain][healing signet][defensive stance][resurrection signet]
Minutes spent running: 191
Runs: 29
Chests: 120
Chests per Hour: 37.7
Runs per hour: 9.11
Chests/run: 4.14

witman's folly
Build used: 4x[Charge][holy veil][mending touch][signet of stamina][endure pain][healing signet][defensive stance][resurrection signet]
Minutes spent running: 187
Runs: 56
Chests: 137
Chests per Hour: 43.96
Runs per hour: 17.97
Chests/run: 2.45

Temple of the Damned
Build used: [Deadly Paradox][shadow form][enraging charge][sprint]
Minutes spent running: 28
Runs: 15
Chests: 17
Chests per Hour: 36.43
Runs per hour: 32.14
Chests/run: 1.13
Note: I found this very difficult to run as a warrior. You might fare better with a 4pip profession

Poisoned outcrops
Build used: 4x[Charge][holy veil][mending touch][signet of stamina][endure pain][healing signet][balanced stance][resurrection signet]
Minutes spent running: 102
Runs: 19
Chests: 65
Chests per Hour: 38.24
Runs per hour: 11.18
Chests/run: 3.42

runite ringleader

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2007

Mystic Spiral

W/

15 Aug 2008 at 20:20 - 353

Is there any info on the hell's precipice chest farm? Thanks. Also, does the ring of fire mission drop magmas shields and the realm of torment?

cellardweller

Likes naked dance offs

Join Date: Aug 2005

The Older Gamers [TOG]

17 Aug 2008 at 01:00 - 354

A tip for those who haven't already discovered it already is to map 'r' or 'f' to "Targetting: item - nearest". Being able mash this while keeping your fingers on the wasd keys means you can find any chest in radar range without having to look around.

T1Cybernetic

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Sep 2005

Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Uk, Nr Earth

Alternate Evil Gamers [aeg]

N/

17 Aug 2008 at 11:24 - 355

A key is already mapped out for items /chests and such, press : or ; and it will target any switches or objects, items, loot or chests in your location...

Tenebrae

Forge Runner

Join Date: Feb 2007

Spain

LHV

R/N

22 Aug 2008 at 10:03 - 356

Quote:

Originally Posted by fifel

Thanks Sanctus...I did a few runs last night and was getting anywhere from one to three chests in that area. No storm bow yet but i'll keep looking.

GoS stands for ? i wanna try that run

leeky baby

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Nov 2005

Surrey University

Starting to play again... need a guild

W/E

22 Aug 2008 at 10:24 - 357

GOS = Gate of secrets

greenreaper3

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Nov 2006

ign: Cytherea of Athens

We Made Mallyx Tap [Out]

R/

10 Oct 2008 at 03:48 - 358

thanks for the help. one question though

what about paragons? o.O

Endrosz

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2007

Budapest, Hungary

Unga Bunga Clan [UNG]

Rt/

20 Oct 2008 at 17:59 - 359

For paragons, do Fronis's Lair. 50 CPH is very good, but don't expect to achieve that much in the beginning. As all runs, this one too, takes practice to master. Hint: Use "select nearest item" key to detect the chest early. This is especially useful if the chest spawns in the third room, to the left, next to the wall. If you're just running forward, that spawn is not visible and so easily missed.

N1ghtstalker

Forge Runner

Join Date: Dec 2007

E/

27 Oct 2008 at 10:58 - 360

anyone got a good chestrunner build for ele? can be with any kind of PvE skill and in any campaign
thanks

ps: sorry if i can't ask here, i just don't have a clue about where or what to do for chestrunning