i AFK'd the Ebony Citadel of Mallyx.
The runs vary between 15-20 mins.
Doing DoA itself is obv the best way for Armbraces.
But this definately has potentional
Enjoy, and happy AFK'ing
Team Build: Z-Way | Z-Merc Edition | (Update 3.0)
4 pages • Page 3
Z
As Zeph is still banned, could someone who knows him please ask him what weapon set he used for the afk ebony citadel, as I'm having problems with it.
I flagged my heros and mercs in the exact same position, used the rune setup he suggested, used the same builds and the 20/20 60hp staves but I keep wiping on the last wave of dream riders for some reason.
Do I need to use the spears and shields instead?
I flagged my heros and mercs in the exact same position, used the rune setup he suggested, used the same builds and the 20/20 60hp staves but I keep wiping on the last wave of dream riders for some reason.
Do I need to use the spears and shields instead?
g
P
p
I have a question regarding the runes used for the heros. I noticed that you have the use of blessed insignias, however, the default setup doesn't appear to provide any enchantements.
I assume this is because the player as a healer would be providing enchantements?
As I intended to run this while not being a healer, is it possible you have suggestions for alternative runes in these slots? Or am I mis-understanding how blessed insignias work? Do they provide their armor boost even if they aren't enchanted? Or am I missing somehow the skills provided actually do count as enchantments?
Thanks!
I assume this is because the player as a healer would be providing enchantements?
As I intended to run this while not being a healer, is it possible you have suggestions for alternative runes in these slots? Or am I mis-understanding how blessed insignias work? Do they provide their armor boost even if they aren't enchanted? Or am I missing somehow the skills provided actually do count as enchantments?
Thanks!
Quote:
Originally Posted by platinummyr
I have a question regarding the runes used for the heros. I noticed that you have the use of blessed insignias, however, the default setup doesn't appear to provide any enchantements.
I assume this is because the player as a healer would be providing enchantements?
As I intended to run this while not being a healer, is it possible you have suggestions for alternative runes in these slots? Or am I mis-understanding how blessed insignias work? Do they provide their armor boost even if they aren't enchanted? Or am I missing somehow the skills provided actually do count as enchantments?
Thanks!
The underlined quote means that because you wont be a healer, is that the second healer (hero E/Mo) will provide most the enchantments needed on you're team.
Also the mercway insignia's are identical to z-way, because its the one of the better options out there regarding to Mesmer Ritualist & Elementist insignia's.
Even when there not always enchantment on them, when it is it will provide +10 armor on just two armor piece's that have combined a 62.5% chance to get damaged on.
If taking in account, that the ST 3 ER's will always be enchanted, and the other half partially during fights.
However the prot will prot only those that are taking excessive damage and thus will provide anyhow the +10 armor bonus to the Hero that is under pressure.
I assume this is because the player as a healer would be providing enchantements?
As I intended to run this while not being a healer, is it possible you have suggestions for alternative runes in these slots? Or am I mis-understanding how blessed insignias work? Do they provide their armor boost even if they aren't enchanted? Or am I missing somehow the skills provided actually do count as enchantments?
Thanks!
The underlined quote means that because you wont be a healer, is that the second healer (hero E/Mo) will provide most the enchantments needed on you're team.
Also the mercway insignia's are identical to z-way, because its the one of the better options out there regarding to Mesmer Ritualist & Elementist insignia's.
Even when there not always enchantment on them, when it is it will provide +10 armor on just two armor piece's that have combined a 62.5% chance to get damaged on.
If taking in account, that the ST 3 ER's will always be enchanted, and the other half partially during fights.
However the prot will prot only those that are taking excessive damage and thus will provide anyhow the +10 armor bonus to the Hero that is under pressure.
p
p
Update :
Added a new legendary survivor AFK, 100% Fail-Safe.
AFK Abbadons Gate L-Survivor (HM) 140XP per Kill (+ Scroll of Berserker's Insight)
Atleast R5++ Lightbringer Rank is required.
Usage :
Go via the left lane, kill the left lane group, and move towards the center lane, once those are dead flag your heroes in position, and yourself with kormir in position, then proceed to use a Triple Exp Scroll when everything has settled.
Build Codes :
Hero 1 - OQREAXwjeE9CgAuCknREAFs8ZHA (Fight)
Hero 2 - OAmjEqirpOXzyp3cZacncSzaMA (Fight)
Hero 3 - OAWjMYgLJPYTrX40ZOPLYLfrJA (Guard)
Hero 4 - OAhiYwhMhyUVNMR8ENN5INxJCA (Guard)
Hero Gear :
Armor Insignias based on proffession.
Highest vigor rune you can afford.
+3 Rune on their helms (Channeling, Soul Reaping, Illusion, Communing)
Any +60hp green staff, or costum 20/20/20 +30hp staffs works.
Optional; this is not required but is recommended to reduce spike damage further (if you have them):
+5 energy spears with +7 armor vs physical, and +30hp shields with +10 vs physical on yourself and your heroes.
Enjoy,
Zephyr.
Setup :
Additional ingame image on positioning. (Aerial Angle)
Additional ingame image on positioning. (Frontal Angle)
Added a new legendary survivor AFK, 100% Fail-Safe.
AFK Abbadons Gate L-Survivor (HM) 140XP per Kill (+ Scroll of Berserker's Insight)
Atleast R5++ Lightbringer Rank is required.
Usage :
Go via the left lane, kill the left lane group, and move towards the center lane, once those are dead flag your heroes in position, and yourself with kormir in position, then proceed to use a Triple Exp Scroll when everything has settled.
Build Codes :
Hero 1 - OQREAXwjeE9CgAuCknREAFs8ZHA (Fight)
Hero 2 - OAmjEqirpOXzyp3cZacncSzaMA (Fight)
Hero 3 - OAWjMYgLJPYTrX40ZOPLYLfrJA (Guard)
Hero 4 - OAhiYwhMhyUVNMR8ENN5INxJCA (Guard)
Hero Gear :
Armor Insignias based on proffession.
Highest vigor rune you can afford.
+3 Rune on their helms (Channeling, Soul Reaping, Illusion, Communing)
Any +60hp green staff, or costum 20/20/20 +30hp staffs works.
Optional; this is not required but is recommended to reduce spike damage further (if you have them):
+5 energy spears with +7 armor vs physical, and +30hp shields with +10 vs physical on yourself and your heroes.
Enjoy,
Zephyr.
Setup :
Additional ingame image on positioning. (Aerial Angle)
Additional ingame image on positioning. (Frontal Angle)
G
Hey Zephyr, you sly little 
I am an active player since 2008. Your build(s) are the precise refreshment that have not been seen since 55HP monk build.
I want to congratulate you and your test subjects for a truly strong Hero setup, which can run most content NM/HM with little variation.
I play with all classes and have tested various combos. Your Z-Way build works naturally well with the Monk class, but my own testing shows that it your build also works well with my main - Warrior.
With your build and my Warrior I have run NM Elite Dungeon Urgoz (with no death to me) in 30-40 min and complete Underworld in 45-50min. For a slow poke like me that felt fast!
The other benefit is that no cons are required with this build (or rarely) with my monkey. With my warrior I runs(OQcTE3O7N6m0hhh5gZ7ZCaXkUEA) with Apple/Cupcake though.
All my heroes are set to aggressive mode. They do the rest of the work. Hardly no deaths and even with over agro great survivability.
Only exception....Arachnis Haunt HM.
Nevertheless, congratulations again and thank you for posting these builds for us.
Reg
IGN Abadon Warcloud
I am an active player since 2008. Your build(s) are the precise refreshment that have not been seen since 55HP monk build.
I want to congratulate you and your test subjects for a truly strong Hero setup, which can run most content NM/HM with little variation.
I play with all classes and have tested various combos. Your Z-Way build works naturally well with the Monk class, but my own testing shows that it your build also works well with my main - Warrior.
With your build and my Warrior I have run NM Elite Dungeon Urgoz (with no death to me) in 30-40 min and complete Underworld in 45-50min. For a slow poke like me that felt fast!
The other benefit is that no cons are required with this build (or rarely) with my monkey. With my warrior I runs(OQcTE3O7N6m0hhh5gZ7ZCaXkUEA) with Apple/Cupcake though.
All my heroes are set to aggressive mode. They do the rest of the work. Hardly no deaths and even with over agro great survivability.
Only exception....Arachnis Haunt HM.
Nevertheless, congratulations again and thank you for posting these builds for us.
Reg
IGN Abadon Warcloud
Quote:
Originally Posted by Guru You
Hey Zephyr, you sly little
I am an active player since 2008. Your build(s) are the precise refreshment that have not been seen since 55HP monk build.
I want to congratulate you and your test subjects for a truly strong Hero setup, which can run most content NM/HM with little variation.
I play with all classes and have tested various combos. Your Z-Way build works naturally well with the Monk class, but my own testing shows that it your build also works well with my main - Warrior.
With your build and my Warrior I have run NM Elite Dungeon Urgoz (with no death to me) in 30-40 min and complete Underworld in 45-50min. For a slow poke like me that felt fast!
The other benefit is that no cons are required with this build (or rarely) with my monkey. With my warrior I runs(OQcTE3O7N6m0hhh5gZ7ZCaXkUEA) with Apple/Cupcake though.
All my heroes are set to aggressive mode. They do the rest of the work. Hardly no deaths and even with over agro great survivability.
Only exception....Arachnis Haunt HM.
Nevertheless, congratulations again and thank you for posting these builds for us.
Reg
IGN Abadon Warcloud Thats great too hear that it works out for you aswell.
Having my team named the great refreshment since 55hp Monking is definately an honor, and indeed, not having to roll around with heroes having them reload diffrent Builds, gear and runes keeps the cost low, especially when you dont have to purchase cons either.
Oh, and if ever you want to do this, feel free too share your conquests on this thread (screens ^^)
Cheers mate!
Zephyr.
I am an active player since 2008. Your build(s) are the precise refreshment that have not been seen since 55HP monk build.
I want to congratulate you and your test subjects for a truly strong Hero setup, which can run most content NM/HM with little variation.
I play with all classes and have tested various combos. Your Z-Way build works naturally well with the Monk class, but my own testing shows that it your build also works well with my main - Warrior.
With your build and my Warrior I have run NM Elite Dungeon Urgoz (with no death to me) in 30-40 min and complete Underworld in 45-50min. For a slow poke like me that felt fast!
The other benefit is that no cons are required with this build (or rarely) with my monkey. With my warrior I runs(OQcTE3O7N6m0hhh5gZ7ZCaXkUEA) with Apple/Cupcake though.
All my heroes are set to aggressive mode. They do the rest of the work. Hardly no deaths and even with over agro great survivability.
Only exception....Arachnis Haunt HM.
Nevertheless, congratulations again and thank you for posting these builds for us.
Reg
IGN Abadon Warcloud Thats great too hear that it works out for you aswell.
Having my team named the great refreshment since 55hp Monking is definately an honor, and indeed, not having to roll around with heroes having them reload diffrent Builds, gear and runes keeps the cost low, especially when you dont have to purchase cons either.
Oh, and if ever you want to do this, feel free too share your conquests on this thread (screens ^^)
Cheers mate!
Zephyr.
C
Hey Zephyr Thanks alot for this build. It is doing very well. I do have a few questions though.
1:What build would you recommenced me to run myself on my ranger while i use Z Way?
this is what i use atm
2:What heroes should i take when i want to do a 12man area with a friend like urgoz or the deep?
1:What build would you recommenced me to run myself on my ranger while i use Z Way?
this is what i use atm
2:What heroes should i take when i want to do a 12man area with a friend like urgoz or the deep?
Hey cruza, that setup looks exactly hows it needs to be for DPS players.
As a ranger, bow would be your weapon of choice.
As bow wielder, my first concern wouldnt be damage, but more of "What can I do to support this team".
My first thought would be..
11+3+1 Wilderness Survival.
10+1 Expertise.
10 Command.
Practiced Stance + Choking Gas + Fallback + Stand Your Ground + 4 optionals.
Its basicly more anti caster pressure that affects a small area, which is just fine.
Otherwise maybe Barrage or Broad Head Arrow + Epidemic.
For the deep and urgoz, your setup looks just fine, if you bring a friend, you can let him take another healer (emo orso) and two extra mesmers.
As a ranger, bow would be your weapon of choice.
As bow wielder, my first concern wouldnt be damage, but more of "What can I do to support this team".
My first thought would be..
11+3+1 Wilderness Survival.
10+1 Expertise.
10 Command.
Practiced Stance + Choking Gas + Fallback + Stand Your Ground + 4 optionals.
Its basicly more anti caster pressure that affects a small area, which is just fine.
Otherwise maybe Barrage or Broad Head Arrow + Epidemic.
For the deep and urgoz, your setup looks just fine, if you bring a friend, you can let him take another healer (emo orso) and two extra mesmers.
