what's a good UW build

PrismOfRedLight

PrismOfRedLight

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2005

I currently have a W/R and I want to be effective at UW before I start so thatd be cool if someone could help me out.

Me NoFat

Me NoFat

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Sep 2005

USA

Crimson Explorers Worldwide {CrEw}; Lifetime graduate of [LBS]

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While I am not going to tell you the skills you need but I will start you out on making your own. In UW you are the tank and that is it.

Tank 1st
Damage 2nd

Make sure you can withstand damage without too much healing. Your blocking and aggro ability should also be top notch IMO.

With that said you still want to do some damage because it is not very much fun getting punched without being able to hit back

PrismOfRedLight

PrismOfRedLight

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2005

THX Its nice knowing the build exactly but its even more fun to experiment yourself with a little info, gives me something to think about and try and thanks again.

Weeping Wind

Weeping Wind

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2005

Ordinis Draconis

W/Mo

Is it possible to solo the UW as a W/? I'd be interested to get some ideas if anyone has ever tryed this.

Cheers
Weeping

Espes

Espes

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2006

SWAC

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Racthoh!!!!

Weeping Wind

Weeping Wind

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2005

Ordinis Draconis

W/Mo

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Racthoh!!!! Mate. This is a forum not a dam quiz show. Now what am I meant to do with his name? Ive read his FoW build but havnt found an UW post... Help dont hinder!

Weeping

Caged Fury

Caged Fury

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

Hearts Of Fury [HoF]

You could add his name to your friend's list.

Anyway, here's a link...

http://38.99.233.252/forum/showthread.php?t=86797

Avarre

Avarre

Bubblegum Patrol

Join Date: Dec 2005

Singapore Armed Forces

Argh, beat me to it caged.

Just be warned that the build takes an extreme amount of character control, and there are not many warriors who can pull it off with ease (most of them are in our guild )

Weeping Wind

Weeping Wind

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2005

Ordinis Draconis

W/Mo

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Just be warned that the build takes an extreme amount of character control, and there are not many warriors who can pull it off with ease (most of them are in our guild ) Nuthing like a good challange these days Thanks Caged I'll give it a shot later.

Weeping

Espes

Espes

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jan 2006

SWAC

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Weeping Wind
Mate. This is a forum not a dam quiz show. Now what am I meant to do with his name? Ive read his FoW build but havnt found an UW post... Help dont hinder!

Weeping "You got it now, so Good luck to ya!

L I G H T

L I G H T

Banned

Join Date: Jan 2006

[Ef] The Elysian Fields rank 26

W/Mo

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Originally Posted by Espes
Racthoh!!!! A-men!

Racthoh

Racthoh

Did I hear 7 heroes?

Join Date: May 2005

Scars Meadows [SMS], Guild Leader (Not Recruiting)

I love the warrior forum.

Anyway, even when grouping I pretty much always just use warrior skills like I always do. Aatxe as anyone knows hit for a lot of damage so you'll want to either have a high AL or evasion stances. If you're planning on actually clearing out the entire place I would recommend having a higer armour for against the Charged Darkness. I believe they're a level 26 enemy that uses Air Magic which really hurts even as a warrior; almost to the point of carrying an extra weapon with +7 vs. elemental and a suit of Dragon/Wvyern/Plate armour. Not to mention the Terrorweb Dryders can be a pain with their Meteor Showers, so Dolyak Signet is always a fine choice provided your group is smart enough to let you take aggro so the 75% reduction in speed doesn't hinder you in some form.

IMO, there isn't much reason to have a very high weapon attribute as opposed to tactics or strength. Aatxe have Riposte and Deadly Riposte blocking your attacks every so often. Not to mention they're level 29 so you don't hit for very much anyway. Smite Crawlers have Shield of Judgement which they'll cast once they're missing about 25% of their health bar. Mindblade Specters cast Clumsiness, and you'll always encounter large groups of them. Charged Darkness have Glimmering Mark, blinding you during those encounters. Coldfire Night have Warm Against Harm, Stalking Night; Ward Against Melee. The Dead Thresher use Faintheartedness, slowing your attack to a crawl. Obsidian Behemoths set a LOT of traps so it's best to kill them from a range then let the traps go off by themselves.

So basically you're not left with a whole lot of enemies that you wouldn't be better off to just stand there and take the hits while the rest of the party does the work. Probably the reason why I personally don't like to play warrior in UW that much (except when soloing ).

Murder In China

Murder In China

Banned

Join Date: Sep 2005

/B/Chan

Looking for one

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Racthoh is god.

sh4ft3d

sh4ft3d

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2005

A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away...

Frank Ought To Monk [FotM]

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I tank with a w/n build. use Dolyak, enfeebling blood, bonnettis, ViM and also use the nolani fire wand to get the adrenaline. Its easy to figure out the stats, but better you first . another stance, and whatever else is your preference

Spenser_For_Hire

Spenser_For_Hire

Banned

Join Date: Feb 2006

i like W/Me, mesmer has some stances that really bring wars + defense skills to the brink of unfairness

poorbuggers

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2006

Quote:
Originally Posted by Avarre
Argh, beat me to it caged.

Just be warned that the build takes an extreme amount of character control, and there are not many warriors who can pull it off with ease (most of them are in our guild ) Do you mean pulling off the W/R build, or solo-ing UW?

Murder In China

Murder In China

Banned

Join Date: Sep 2005

/B/Chan

Looking for one

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Caged Fury
You could add his name to your friend's list.

Anyway, here's a link...

http://38.99.233.252/forum/showthread.php?t=86797
Quote:
Originally Posted by Avarre
Argh, beat me to it caged.

Just be warned that the build takes an extreme amount of character control, and there are not many warriors who can pull it off with ease (most of them are in our guild) Jeez, I don't know

Avarre

Avarre

Bubblegum Patrol

Join Date: Dec 2005

Singapore Armed Forces

Quote:
Originally Posted by Racthoh
I love the warrior forum.
Egostist.

Obviously I meant Racthoh's UW solo, most W/R builds aren't that complex