Looking for Solo Ranger HM Build

Electric Friend

Electric Friend

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2007

Noitacol

Just Confuxed

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I have just beaten the prophecies campaign with my ranger, and was wondering, does anyone have some solo builds for hard mode in Tyria? I've already tried out a vigorous barrage build, and in some places it works, others it doesn't. Any help would be well appreciated.

gw_poster

gw_poster

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2007

so cal

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This may be obvious, as I'm sure you already know, but solo ranger trapping u/w is one choice. Use the echo/arcane echo/dust trap build, I think pvxwiki.org calls it underworld-speed-trap-solo. Follow that to the tee and you are clearing the chamber solo within an hour. Also, try the Stygian Veil (if you've finished NF) quest as the same solo build, but sub tripwire for whirling d. It's possible to clear the 1st three waves in HM, too. The only downfall is that the drops seem to fall less when killing large mobs at once (i.e. trapping), but still some decent golds, etc. You said you tried the barrage build, I've tried that too in NF (Turai's Procession quest), it works quite well once you get the hang of it. I'm glad you posted the question, as I am looking for a good solo ranger build. I've heard ettin farming is possible outside Nebo Terrace with a solo R/Mo - I tried it and can't get it to work. Evidently, they drop metric butt-loads of runes. Good luck.

Electric Friend

Electric Friend

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2007

Noitacol

Just Confuxed

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Quote:
Originally Posted by gw_poster
This may be obvious, as I'm sure you already know, but solo ranger trapping u/w is one choice. Use the echo/arcane echo/dust trap build, I think pvxwiki.org calls it underworld-speed-trap-solo. Follow that to the tee and you are clearing the chamber solo within an hour. Also, try the Stygian Veil (if you've finished NF) quest as the same solo build, but sub tripwire for whirling d. It's possible to clear the 1st three waves in HM, too. The only downfall is that the drops seem to fall less when killing large mobs at once (i.e. trapping), but still some decent golds, etc. You said you tried the barrage build, I've tried that too in NF (Turai's Procession quest), it works quite well once you get the hang of it. I'm glad you posted the question, as I am looking for a good solo ranger build. I've heard ettin farming is possible outside Nebo Terrace with a solo R/Mo - I tried it and can't get it to work. Evidently, they drop metric butt-loads of runes. Good luck. Yes, I remember ettins dropping a lot of runes in normal mode. (including superiors) But I think A-Net nerfed that farming a while back. If it works in hard-mode, then I may have to give it a try with a trapper, and have to run around for half a minute waiting for them to bleed to death.

karunpav

karunpav

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jul 2005

Good luck getting to the Ettins. I've tried on my warrior, and it just doesn't work. Maybe if you took heroes/henchmen to clear the way, then you might be able to farm them. Maybe.

Darrendil

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2005

Can anyone tell me where Stygian veil is located? thx

julien

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2006

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Electric Friend

Electric Friend

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2007

Noitacol

Just Confuxed

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Darrendil
Can anyone tell me where Stygian veil is located? thx Please start your own thread, or atleast go to www.guildwiki.org to find out your information instead of posting an unrelated topic in someone elses thread. TYVM

Bloodied Blade

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2006

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You might (tm) be able to use the solo FoW build. I have yet to try it because I haven't had the time to, but if it works, that's still decent xp, gold and shards.