D/x IDS Farm
Tyrian Runner
I remember a thread about a D/something farming ids a while back, but was fairly complicated to use, this is what I found works.
I found this build on accident actually, reading today's update notes about the IDS no longer being affected by scaling made me want to get one, So I loaded up on henchmen and heros and fought to the cave. once there, The heros and henchmen were killed, but I found my build to work extremely well solo. And my first run did benefit from it.
The Atts + Skills:
Equipment:
Full windwalker armor, a vigor(i just use a minor), and I used one rune of restoration for the fight up there.
Weapon: I use a 15^50 20/20 hp+23 scythe, though you may want one of enchanting instead of fortitude.
Also, PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NORMAL MODE
Simply fight your way to the cave, and send your henchmen and heros out of range. Put on faithful intervention if you dont have it on already, followed by regeneration, mystic vigor, and heart of fury. target the nearest imp, and put on vow of silence right before you get to it. move around a bit, ideally you should have 2-3 imps grouped together for maximum health gain from vigor.
Your casting order dosent matter after this, I was rarely interrupted by maelstom, just keep regen and vigor up at all times, vow will reduce damage taken a lot. You may want to sub out zealous renewal if you want to try to run up to the cave solo.
Full size:
Happy farming
I found this build on accident actually, reading today's update notes about the IDS no longer being affected by scaling made me want to get one, So I loaded up on henchmen and heros and fought to the cave. once there, The heros and henchmen were killed, but I found my build to work extremely well solo. And my first run did benefit from it.
The Atts + Skills:
Equipment:
Full windwalker armor, a vigor(i just use a minor), and I used one rune of restoration for the fight up there.
Weapon: I use a 15^50 20/20 hp+23 scythe, though you may want one of enchanting instead of fortitude.
Also, PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NORMAL MODE
Simply fight your way to the cave, and send your henchmen and heros out of range. Put on faithful intervention if you dont have it on already, followed by regeneration, mystic vigor, and heart of fury. target the nearest imp, and put on vow of silence right before you get to it. move around a bit, ideally you should have 2-3 imps grouped together for maximum health gain from vigor.
Your casting order dosent matter after this, I was rarely interrupted by maelstom, just keep regen and vigor up at all times, vow will reduce damage taken a lot. You may want to sub out zealous renewal if you want to try to run up to the cave solo.
Full size:
Happy farming
legendary_Ace
Very nice!
I betchya you can adopt this build for running there also.
Gonna go try it out.
I betchya you can adopt this build for running there also.
Gonna go try it out.
Tyrian Runner
Yeah, ima try swapping zealous renewal for pious haste later, I would still rather take henchmen though, since I had trouble killing a troll that spawned at the entrance.
RainwalkerC
u must be extremely lucky to get a gold in NM i think the chances are so slim its not worth the time to try to farm it anymore, at least in NM, unless u guys can think of a build for HM
Coloneh
to slow. you cant fight your way there and expect to make a profit.
Tyrian Runner
I wasnt after a profit anyway, I just wanted the sword. With it being near impossible to get to in hard mode, and low drops in normal mode, its not really worth farming for money anyway.
Winterclaw
Silly question but doesn't vow make it difficult to keep spells on you and maelstrom off you?
chessyang
oooo they drop in gold now.. nice =)
RebelHero
The problem isnt a build for HM, W/Mo regenerator works just fine when moving around some attributes. Its getting there... its a nightmare
Tyrian Runner
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Originally Posted by Winterclaw
Silly question but doesn't vow make it difficult to keep spells on you and maelstrom off you?
both regen and vigor have a longer duration than vow
I dont know what the casting time on maelstrom is, but when vow ends, I usually renew vigor and regeneration and by the time i put up vow again, theyre about 3/4 of the way through mealstrom cast, and stop. Course its not really a big deal anyway, with 1/4 spells, you dont need a very big window to get them up, i was casting even with mealstrom on me
I dont know what the casting time on maelstrom is, but when vow ends, I usually renew vigor and regeneration and by the time i put up vow again, theyre about 3/4 of the way through mealstrom cast, and stop. Course its not really a big deal anyway, with 1/4 spells, you dont need a very big window to get them up, i was casting even with mealstrom on me
feelthafire
i use e/mo it works well!
Glyph of Concentration
Armor of Earth
Stoneflesh Aura
Sliver Armor
Lava Font (or Double Dragon or any Dmg ELite spell)
Flame DJinn's Haste
Mending
Balt. Spirit
11+3+1 Earth
11+3 Fire
8 Healing
4 Energy
works well for me just activate all enchs to run there and if u see the avicara necros just activate all enchs and cast armor of earth at least so they remove that ench!
Glyph of Concentration
Armor of Earth
Stoneflesh Aura
Sliver Armor
Lava Font (or Double Dragon or any Dmg ELite spell)
Flame DJinn's Haste
Mending
Balt. Spirit
11+3+1 Earth
11+3 Fire
8 Healing
4 Energy
works well for me just activate all enchs to run there and if u see the avicara necros just activate all enchs and cast armor of earth at least so they remove that ench!
hansiac
Quote:
Originally Posted by RainwalkerC
u must be extremely lucky to get a gold in NM i think the chances are so slim its not worth the time to try to farm it anymore, at least in NM, unless u guys can think of a build for HM
This just isnt right.
I had 2 IDS drop in 3 runs (Normal Mode), sorry didnt take any screens.
I dont use Heros or henches and i dont have problem killing anything but the bosses.
I use W/Rt-build (VwK, Resillient W., Wielders Boon, Dylak, Sig of Stamina, Enraging Charge, Sprint and Wary Stance)
I dont consider myself lucky in any way.
IDS`s have dropped regulary since i started farming them.
I never did this run in HM, and i dont really see the point in it if all you want is an IDS.
EDIT
Just did a run to post a screen, and darn, i had 2 IDS drop in 1 run (note its normal mode)
I had 2 IDS drop in 3 runs (Normal Mode), sorry didnt take any screens.
I dont use Heros or henches and i dont have problem killing anything but the bosses.
I use W/Rt-build (VwK, Resillient W., Wielders Boon, Dylak, Sig of Stamina, Enraging Charge, Sprint and Wary Stance)
I dont consider myself lucky in any way.
IDS`s have dropped regulary since i started farming them.
I never did this run in HM, and i dont really see the point in it if all you want is an IDS.
EDIT
Just did a run to post a screen, and darn, i had 2 IDS drop in 1 run (note its normal mode)
dejsav
hard mode or normal mode?
SotiCoto
Normal Mode.
It has been noted once or twice already.
Sounds good. If I ever get Tau Yera that far, I'll consider trying this.
Same for Ghost of the Hyksos... if she ever gets out of Pre-Searing... =P
It has been noted once or twice already.
Sounds good. If I ever get Tau Yera that far, I'll consider trying this.
Same for Ghost of the Hyksos... if she ever gets out of Pre-Searing... =P
Anarion Silverhand
I'm sorry to say this, but this build seems a little too similar to the build posted here: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ht=Dervish+IDS
This build is also able to do the run there by itself, not relying on henches. Thereby cutting considerable time from the run.
This build is also able to do the run there by itself, not relying on henches. Thereby cutting considerable time from the run.
Elkodust
Quote:
Originally Posted by Anarion Silverhand
I'm sorry to say this, but this build seems a little too similar to the build posted here: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ht=Dervish+IDS
This build is also able to do the run there by itself, not relying on henches. Thereby cutting considerable time from the run. i use this build alot, it works well
This build is also able to do the run there by itself, not relying on henches. Thereby cutting considerable time from the run. i use this build alot, it works well
RebelHero
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Miha The Warrior
Hey hansi tnx for build. LOL just found out u r on guru, my ign is i keep u alive:P. G2 try this farming today.
Slabby
Quote:
Originally Posted by hansiac
This just isnt right.
I had 2 IDS drop in 3 runs (Normal Mode), sorry didnt take any screens.
I dont use Heros or henches and i dont have problem killing anything but the bosses.
I use W/Rt-build (VwK, Resillient W., Wielders Boon, Dylak, Sig of Stamina, Enraging Charge, Sprint and Wary Stance)
I dont consider myself lucky in any way.
IDS`s have dropped regulary since i started farming them.
I never did this run in HM, and i dont really see the point in it if all you want is an IDS. Ty for showing us that build. I'll give it a try with my war
I had 2 IDS drop in 3 runs (Normal Mode), sorry didnt take any screens.
I dont use Heros or henches and i dont have problem killing anything but the bosses.
I use W/Rt-build (VwK, Resillient W., Wielders Boon, Dylak, Sig of Stamina, Enraging Charge, Sprint and Wary Stance)
I dont consider myself lucky in any way.
IDS`s have dropped regulary since i started farming them.
I never did this run in HM, and i dont really see the point in it if all you want is an IDS. Ty for showing us that build. I'll give it a try with my war
Slabby
Omg Impossible, how do you deal with maelstorm ?
I can't use a single rt skill
I can't use a single rt skill
ArKaiN
Walk...out of it?
hansiac
I dont wanna hi-jack this tread (being a D/X-farming guide and all)
If you have any questions or need a tour, just PM me if you can find me on-line.
Ill be happy to help.
Claiming IDS dosent drop in Normal Mode is good old fashion BS.
On my last 2 runs(in NM) i had 2 IDS drop.
IGN: Hansiac Hellblade
If you have any questions or need a tour, just PM me if you can find me on-line.
Ill be happy to help.
Claiming IDS dosent drop in Normal Mode is good old fashion BS.
On my last 2 runs(in NM) i had 2 IDS drop.
IGN: Hansiac Hellblade
RebelHero
Thats not what I;m saying, to be honest I just found one in NM. I just mean that they would drop more often in HM...
Slabby
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Originally Posted by ArKaiN
Walk...out of it?
With Doylak on, no chance
RebelHero
considering I've done it with dolyak, mind freeze and ice prison on me... I'd have to say you didnt even try...
Pjstaab
So anet made IDS gold to exempt them from loot scaling. Atleast that's what i've gathered.