Level 15, looking for an elite

jaif

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2007

I escaped from the island as a lvl 14 rit, scanned a list of elites at the wiki, and decided to jump to EoTN and pick up preservation. Having now seen what a horrible skill this is first hand, I want to find another elite to get.

I'm not looking for a perfect build. I just want a decent elite that I can grab quickly, something I can use as i roll through one or more of the campaigns unlocking areas.

What's a good one to go for?

-Jeff

Narcin

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2007

Mo/

if you want the truth....delete the rit make a better class...if you want an answer...for healing go with weapon of remedy or xinrae's weapon if you want damage go with caretakers or one of the two channeling ashes...otherwise just pick up offering of spirit

ogre_jd

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Feb 2008

Canadia

W/

Eh. Ritualists don't really need Elites. At least mine doesn't. Capped a few, of course, but he's H/H'd his way through the game, reaching the Leviathan Pits (man, Gyala was a *lot* easier with H/H than it was with humans. ) tonight without actually using any of them.

[Spirit Rift][Ancestor's Rage][Painful Bond][Spirit Light][Mend Body and Soul][Bloodsong][Life][Protective Was Kaolai] ...being my bar. Mostly just drop Bloodsong and Life, use Painful Bond, and heal when the situation demands it. Ancestor's Rage only if things get messy and I get surrounded, and Spirit Rift only when bored. :P

Still, if you're the active type who's more into blasting things than I am, perhaps [[Destructive Was Glaive] would be a good idea - charge right in and let off an Ancestor's Rage and drop the item. Or perhaps get a good bow or two and go grab [[Barrage] from somewhere to go with [[Splinter Weapon]. I hear it's pretty decent...

Narcin

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2007

Mo/

splinter barrage got OWNED when they decided to nerf splinter weapon for PvE and PvP

jaif

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2007

Narcin, I get the Offering of Spirit, Xinrae's, etc, are good choices. But those are a long, long way away. I was looking for something I can get NOW, or soon. I'm a demanding teen, I want it now. now now now. :-)


Ok, I saw the Destructive and Wielder's Zeal were things that I could get after I do the basic nightfall missions. Wasn't sure how good they were, and after getting burned once I wanted to ask first.


-Jeff

Unknown Duli

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jan 2006

Missouri

Reign Of Judgement

Rt/

there are some really good (my opinion) elites out there for rits...

grasping was kuurong,clamor of souls, signet of ghostly might to name a few.
Just really depends on how you want to play.

Overall rits are a fun (somewhat slower than others) class to play and there are quite a few combinations you can run on your bar. Play around with some of those elites listed above and see what you think.

Zahr Dalsk

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2007

Canada

I suggest Assassin's Promise, assuming, of course, you have an Assassin secondary.

Marty Silverblade

Marty Silverblade

Administrator

Join Date: Jun 2006

Seconding Assassin's Promise. Instant skill recharge and a soul-reaping like effect is awesome, of course provided you kill stuff quickly.

talon994

talon994

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2009

Ontario,Canada

聖光麒麟

W/

Wait,wait....you left the island at lvl 14? not even gunna say anything about that....as for an elite ehh just browse wiki until you find something interesting.Rits arent really the PvE class and they have limited farming abilities

iToasterHD

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2007

We Need Therapy [NOW]

Rt/

I feel as if you have no knowledge of a profession, you should not go on their forum and give advice. In that same fashion am I mistaken in suggesting that if you dislike the class you should also refrain from posting. I like to think of these forums as a place for people to go to learn and discuss the listed profession, and maybe make a few complaints. But if you flat out hate the profession, please just don't bother even clicking on the name and, rather then giving help, merely state "delete the character and choose another profession."

smilingscar

smilingscar

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Oct 2007

Frontline Legion

Me/

Shoot for Vengeful Was Khanhei, it's a ways down the road, but then you can 330 farm your way toward some elite tomes to make up for your time once you get it.


Edit: Or just buy one now, you can get them on guru for 7k. And I know I'd rather pay 7k than work my way through nightfall for a skill.

Narcin

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2007

Mo/

Quote:
Originally Posted by iToasterHD View Post
I feel as if you have no knowledge of a profession, you should not go on their forum and give advice. In that same fashion am I mistaken in suggesting that if you dislike the class you should also refrain from posting. I like to think of these forums as a place for people to go to learn and discuss the listed profession, and maybe make a few complaints. But if you flat out hate the profession, please just don't bother even clicking on the name and, rather then giving help, merely state "delete the character and choose another profession."
you touched on only a QUARTER of what i said yes its true, rits are not my favorite class and yes i do think character slots could be used better....but i still provided him with a decent selection of skills.

Quote:
Originally Posted by smilingscar View Post
Shoot for Vengeful Was Khanhei, it's a ways down the road, but then you can 330 farm your way toward some elite tomes to make up for your time once you get it.


Edit: Or just buy one now, you can get them on guru for 7k. And I know I'd rather pay 7k than work my way through nightfall for a skill. While vengeful is a useful farming elite, its not really the best for when you are just playing through the game, which is what it seems OP is looking for

Ritual of Grace

Ritual of Grace

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2009

Florida

Where Did I Put My [ROX]

Rt/Mo

Alright common elites used by most Ritualists...

Offering of Spirit
Xinrae's Weapon
Weapon of Remedy
Clamor of Souls
Ritual Lord
Weapon of Quickening
Weapon of Fury
Attuned Was Songkai

Honestly there's probably others but many of these skills you have to press through the game quite a bit to get an elite that's worth while. I suggest going to look them up and see which ones appeal to you most. Just bear in mind Ritualists are not big primaries, we're huge support though.

Oh and Vengeful was Khannei, don't even bother with it unless you plan to farm some =)

Happy hunting.

Arctica

Arctica

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Sep 2008

Hungary

Ministry of Fate [MoF]

Rt/

Well, it depends on what you would like to focus on. Xinrae's weapon, or weapon of remedy are good choices for a support rit. Clamour of souls or caretaker's charge are good for a hybrid build, and if you want to bring offensive spirits, I recommend signet of ghostly might. There are several good elites for different roles. Just make your choice.

jaif

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2007

I wasn't having problems on the mainland. That was probably part knowing my way around, and part using the item that raises health so I wouldn't be as high priority a target. After doing a few quests, I went to EoTN, picked up MOX, Veck, and Ogden, and that pretty much made things easy.

jaif

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2007

http://pvx.wikia.com/wiki/Special:PvXDecode?title=Special%3APvXDecode&wpBuil d=OAOjEqiLZSVbYMZMTOeTciWTxEA&wpName=&Go=Submit+Qu ery

Well, I went with weapon of fury. It's very easy to get once you reach the mainland, especially if you combine it with the mission to rescue koss.

-Jeff

False Maria

False Maria

Academy Page

Join Date: May 2009

Legendes Infernales

Rt/Mo

Wanderlust?

It was the first elite I ever got and it served me well for most of factions. If you like to heal, then Spirit Light Weapon is the way to go.

Here's another great spell that's overlooked: Soul Twisting. It makes casting the slower rituals much less of a pain.

Lo The Fallen

Lo The Fallen

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2008

Florida

W/

My ritualist is my second to oldest character....This class is a personal favorite of mine, i just think that the very idea behind this profession was awesome ( but some better skills could be implemented on all professions)

This is a rit staple....caretaker's charge -good game!

most useful rit elite for most anything...i had same dilemma but just pvp for 3k faction and unlock it then buy a leet tome.

Or use it as an incentive to get yourself through the campaigns...this is what i did.

spirit of defeat

spirit of defeat

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2007

Holland

Rt/

Game starts @ lv 20 so instead of waisting time what elite you wanna use now, grind levels

Cirian

Cirian

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2005

European Union

The Amazon Basin

I think OoS is quite useful and I was about to recommend it but it turns out to be in the Domain of Secrets! I guess that's a bit far to go just now ^_~

The early elites that might be ok would be Spirit Channeling (works best with a +20% enchant mod), Expel Hexes or Martyr. Heck, Ray of Judgement is available early if you want to spec for it. Expel and Martyr have the advantage of being unlinked, so you don't need any points for them.

Another decent unlinked elite you can get in Factions a bit later on is Empathic Removal.

Assassin's Promise is ok I guess... I don't think it's something to use early on though, I suppose it just depends if it fits your style or not y'know?