I got so bored with farming gloom over and over again, so I figured I'd explore the other areas to check for farming possibilites, and you might just guess what this guide is about.
Now for the good stuff.
HM of course
r4 Norn is required.
BUILD 1, E/Mo
[build=OgNDk8isS8Q0ktTfVmCaD0CyDA]
Equipment: 16 earth, min 8 Water magic, rest in E-storage
Requirements: +20% enchantment weapon, Rank 4 in the Norn Title Track.
This build is the most balanced and therefore easiest one to use.
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Once you get into City, get the quest, make sure you put up balthazars spirit on yourself before aggroing enemies.
Now its time for the aggroing (fun part)
Make sure you cast Kinetic Armor BEFORE you cast obsidian flesh. The main reason of this is simply that you will have more time with OF whilst aggroing. Remember to put all Enchantments up before aggroing, and of course, "I Am Unstoppable!".
Alright, you have aggroed succesfully! (gg)
Now, walk into the biggest mob you can find, and simply cast Sliver Armor
Pickup Loot and repeat
VIDEO: http://youtube.com/watch?v=qqhIcaJp1gI
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BUILD 2, E/Me
[build=OgVFE5UJvILkHENZ70Xlpg2wWlBA]
Equipment: Earth 16, E-storage 3, Inspiration 5, Water 8, Illusion 9.
Requirements: +20% enchantment weapon, Rank 4 in the Norn Title Track.
This build is slightly more difficult to use. Not recommended for first-timers.
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Alright, same basics as above, aggroing sequence and kinetic precast.
The damage in this build will be dealt through Ancestor's Visage/Sympathetic Visage + Famine (The Margonites cast this).
Now, there are 2 ways of killing them margos.
Option 1: Run into the biggest mob and hope for the best
Option 2: Get close to the Margonite Anur Ki (monk), and take down him first. Then go for the biggest mob. This can easily get you bodyblocked.
Some Img's then:
This is how you really do it.
Pretty much the same
And bah!
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NOTES REGARDING FARM:
-You will take damage from some foes, but this will not be enough to kill you.
-Lightbringer Title is your friend, but not needed.
-ONLY USE OBSIDIAN FLESH WHEN QUICKENING ZEPHYR IS UP. OTHERWISE, OF WONT BE MAINTAINABLE!
-The main use for Aura of Restoration is to keep Kinetic Armor up, it can be replaced with whatever.
-"I am Unstoppable!" is NOT a Spell, and it will NOT recharge Kinetic Armor!
-It is possible to kill more then just the first 3 mobs, check Page 3 for more information on this. (thnx to Yishin)
-When using Build 2, remember not to get close to any rangers, as they cast both QZ (needed for survival) and Famine (needed to deal damage).
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NOTES REGARDING VARIANTS:
-It is possible to change "I Am Unstoppable!" for "Dwarven Stability", although, you have to be drunk each time you activate it. (suggestion from fowlero)
-It is possible to change "IaU!" for "Ward of Stability", but this will not grant you the possability to walk around as freely as with "IaU!". (suggestion from Abedeus) Note that this is a good alternative for players who do not own the Expansion "Eye of the North".
-The main reason for "IaU!" is because it recharges in 15 seconds with QZ (30/2=15s), and you only need a low rank in Norn for it to work effectivly. (r4 will give you 15 seconds, and the activation time is 0).
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NOTES REGARDING ADDITIONAL BUILDS:
-One additional build for this can be found on Page 3. (credit goes to Maverick)
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Needs Testing:
-Full City run (time/difficulties/extra skills etc)
-UPDATE: Tried to complete City without success today. Since you have to kill every margonite just to get into the fortress, the energy wont allow you (too few enemies attacking in the end). It is possible that I'm just not capable of doing this, thus I need some testers. Replace AoR with GoS and see how far you can go, post back results/screenshots. (Tested by me)
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Alright, I dont want to hear no flaming. This is not an easy build to use, but it gets better with time.
Open for suggestions.
Cheerios
~Kottis (dont pm me ingame)
