Maw Taken DOWN!!!

Byne

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2006

W/

08 Mar 2006 at 02:54 - 1

I recently kicked Maw the Mountain Hearts --- in Dreadnaughts, here are some pics.

I am trying to post the pics, but this weird technical problem keeps coming up. I will post the pics as soon as I can. I also killed this weird Tundra Giant Warrior Boss. I have his pic too.

Anyways, I will try to post the pics as soon as I can, in the meantime, good luck to all.#

Removed comment about asking for money for build, to prevent further flaming. Plus you haven't posted any pictures at all. But everyone else has so its fine.

On the note asking for money for a Build is pretty foolish and won't win you a lot of friends ingame

- RTS

Rayne Nightfyre

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

Acolytes of Lyssa [AL]

Me/A

08 Mar 2006 at 02:59 - 2

Congrats, that boss is in my opinion the biggest pain to capture, simply because it's right in the middle of nowhere. But I had a fun time getting to him.

Here's a shot of my Warrior standing off against him:

Exploring to hard-to-reach areas like this adds a ton of fun to the game, I really hope A-Net puts more incentive on simply exploring in Factions!

Byne

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2006

W/

08 Mar 2006 at 03:10 - 3

Quote:

Originally Posted by rayne2550

Congrats, that boss is in my opinion the biggest pain to capture, simply because it's right in the middle of nowhere. But I had a fun time getting to him.

Here's a shot of my Warrior standing off against him:

Exploring to hard-to-reach areas like this adds a ton of fun to the game, I really hope A-Net puts more incentive on simply exploring in Factions!

Yeah, I love the feeling you get when you have accomplished something many players think is impossible. Plus, I got a gold shortbow from Maw, so that may be part of it

Wicked Shadow

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2006

Gamerz Unlimited [GU]

N/

08 Mar 2006 at 05:31 - 4

Congratulations, I know how hard this guy can be...and with that, if you would allow me to go into my own experience with him...
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far...no wait, that's not right. *ahem*
Anyway, I was determined to cap every single skill on my necro, and didn't expect this one to be so daunting...boy did that change. One other necro and I picked up a pug in Rankor and set out for Dreadnaught's Drifts. Near the end of Snake Dance, however, mobs of trolls set upon us. Frustrated, the rest of the group ditched us. So through sheer determination, that other necro and I made it to Dreadnaught's. Once we got there we already had considerable DP (probably 60% already) and couldn't really take down anything, so the strategy basically consisted of pulling enemies to the spawn point and wearing them down. Then we got to the wurm...Immediately it pops out and kills the other necro in short order. So I, a relatively inexperienced N/Mo, was left to solo this thing. Fun. About 5 or 10 minutes later though, the thing finally died. Man, did I love blood magic after that. Plus, not much beats that feeling of accomplishment. I resed the necro, we both capped FoC, and got the heck out of there.

Sorry to take attention of the thread away from you, I just wanted to share my story.

Byne

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2006

W/

08 Mar 2006 at 05:51 - 5

Originally Posted by Wicked Shadow

Congratulations, I know how hard this guy can be...and with that, if you would allow me to go into my own experience with him...
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far...no wait, that's not right. *ahem*
Anyway, I was determined to cap every single skill on my necro, and didn't expect this one to be so daunting...boy did that change. One other necro and I picked up a pug in Rankor and set out for Dreadnaught's Drifts. Near the end of Snake Dance, however, mobs of trolls set upon us. Frustrated, the rest of the group ditched us. So through sheer determination, that other necro and I made it to Dreadnaught's. Once we got there we already had considerable DP (probably 60% already) and couldn't really take down anything, so the strategy basically consisted of pulling enemies to the spawn point and wearing them down. Then we got to the wurm...Immediately it pops out and kills the other necro in short order. So I, a relatively inexperienced N/Mo, was left to solo this thing. Fun. About 5 or 10 minutes later though, the thing finally died. Man, did I love blood magic after that. Plus, not much beats that feeling of accomplishment. I resed the necro, we both capped FoC, and got the heck out of there.

Sorry to take attention of the thread away from you, I just wanted to share my story.

np, yeah, I just wanted to solo him for fun. I think I can fit my whole body in his maw,

. But the best thing was, he was near a Shiverpeak Chest, and he dropped a key, so I opened the chest and got a req 10 gold shortbow. The fight was worth it!!! It was also fun because I had to solo everything from Camp Rankor to Dreadnaughts. I died once, but res point saved my ---. Anyway, I got to kill two other bosses, one a warrior, and another mesmer. One a Tundra Giant, one a griffin. It was enjoyable. And hey, if anyone needs any help with ANYTHING just give me a holler.

zoozoc

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

Beaverton/OR

Disciples of Birkler [BIR]

08 Mar 2006 at 06:01 - 6

what skill does it give you again?

Ju_Smurph

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2005

In a house

[TaB]

Me/N

08 Mar 2006 at 06:14 - 7

Feast of Corruption, he is easy, assuming you make it to him... I just accended a necro so i guess i will have to do that cap again soon...

Byne

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2006

W/

08 Mar 2006 at 06:27 - 8

Originally Posted by Ju_Smurph

Feast of Corruption, he is easy, assuming you make it to him... I just accended a necro so i guess i will have to do that cap again soon... He is easy, unless you dont get ------ with suffering + FoC combo and the groups of raving Tundra Giants

. Good luck with your cap, I know it is especially hard for necros to do it from Rankor with PUGs. Hope you get it soon.

dgb

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Sep 2005

Mo/Me

08 Mar 2006 at 07:38 - 9

It's actually not that bad to get. I can take him down solo with my warrior - if anyone needs a hand getting it send me a message (IGN=Nicte Sepulcral) and I'll kill him for you.

Byne

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2006

W/

08 Mar 2006 at 08:03 - 10

Originally Posted by dgb

It's actually not that bad to get. I can take him down solo with my warrior - if anyone needs a hand getting it send me a message (IGN=Nicte Sepulcral) and I'll kill him for you. Lol, your ruining my business, it is MY job to kill him, lol.

Byne

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2006

W/

08 Mar 2006 at 14:59 - 11

Originally Posted by rayne2550

Congrats, that boss is in my opinion the biggest pain to capture, simply because it's right in the middle of nowhere. But I had a fun time getting to him.

Here's a shot of my Warrior standing off against him:

Exploring to hard-to-reach areas like this adds a ton of fun to the game, I really hope A-Net puts more incentive on simply exploring in Factions!

Doing things like this make GW fun, traveling across a huge area, for a big boss, for aa hard cap make it fun.

fiery

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2005

maryland

InYurFace Gaming [IYF]

R/

08 Mar 2006 at 15:04 - 12

Solo trapping kills him no problem. Adding in a Apply posion.

King's Spectre

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2005

Syracuse, NY, USA

The Amazon Basin (AB)

W/

08 Mar 2006 at 18:02 - 13

Nice. I like to riposte him to death. You can *almost* time it so he never hits you.

IDS in snake dance and the drift??? Baaad idea. Try the orange version. ^^

Nater

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Nov 2005

Illusion Of Skill

W/

08 Mar 2006 at 18:12 - 14

Does Maw get the reward for Biggest Monster Ever?

What build/situation uses FoC anyways? For an elite to be that far outta the way and difficult to reach, it has to be devastating somewhere in the game.

Apple

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Dec 2005

N/Mo

08 Mar 2006 at 19:22 - 15

Originally Posted by Nater

Does Maw get the reward for Biggest Monster Ever?

What build/situation uses FoC anyways? For an elite to be that far outta the way and difficult to reach, it has to be devastating somewhere in the game. FoC spikes in PvP. They require a lot of teamwork to get right though...

Himura the Warrior

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2005

Paradise City, USA

Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]

W/

08 Mar 2006 at 23:35 - 16

True, FoC spike is very powerful with the right team. I have taken down my fair share of Iway teams (prenerf) with that build. I got my level 10 necro up to Maw and took forever killing him with henchies. Then I discovered a way to solo up to him with my warrior. I suggest not farming there anymore unless u really want frozen shells. Go up there for fun.

Amsterdam

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2006

Wisconsin

dth

08 Mar 2006 at 23:36 - 17

I have recently uncoverd my whole map, just because i love doing it. Its fun to explore, its fun to find bosses, and beautiful mountain valleys filled with birch trees. There is so much GW out there, I just love the whole game.

Byne

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2006

W/

09 Mar 2006 at 00:55 - 18

[QUOTE=Amsterdam]I have recently uncoverd my whole map, just because i love doing it. Its fun to explore, its fun to find bosses, and beautiful mountain valleys filled with birch trees. There is so much GW out there, I just love the whole game.[/QUOTAm

Amen to that!!!

Mesmer in Need

Forge Runner

Join Date: Mar 2006

[ToA]

24 Oct 2006 at 00:27 - 19

holy crap hes a big sob. try comparing him to one of thoes tiny female grotto monks

Avarre

Bubblegum Patrol

Join Date: Dec 2005

Singapore Armed Forces

24 Oct 2006 at 00:46 - 20

Imo, Maw should be buffed to Rotwing proportions... he's the heart of the mountain ffs! One of the most impressive bosses, without power to match

lennymon

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

Seattle

Odin's Hammer [OH] - Servant's of Fortuna [SoF]

R/

24 Oct 2006 at 00:58 - 21

res:
I like the idea Avarre.... and something REALLY good for curse necro too!
heh, first time I tried to cap him, he died from degen underground so I hadda rezone and clear to him again

Commander Ryker

Site Contributor

Join Date: Jun 2005

R/

24 Oct 2006 at 01:11 - 22

I've beat him twice, with henchies. The 2nd time he showed up right outside of Grenths Footprint. Surprised the hell out of me.

Arkantos

The Greatest

Join Date: Feb 2006

W/

24 Oct 2006 at 01:40 - 23

Maw is easy to kill. He uses 2 skills, and you fight him alone. The only reason people say its hard to cap his elite is because he's in the middle of nowhere.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avarre

Imo, Maw should be buffed to Rotwing proportions... he's the heart of the mountain ffs! One of the most impressive bosses, without power to match

He should be buffed, but not compared to Rotscale.

-.-

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2006

24 Oct 2006 at 03:19 - 24

Build is pretty much Riposte with a running skill.

DarkBeing

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2006

Das Fragons [FRAG]

Me/E

24 Oct 2006 at 06:24 - 25

Kraken anyone? :P

Avarre

Bubblegum Patrol

Join Date: Dec 2005

Singapore Armed Forces

24 Oct 2006 at 06:50 - 26

You're not wielding a sword, or wearing the hat!

Arabian_Night

Academy Page

Join Date: Oct 2006

The Pink Clan [Pink]

W/

24 Oct 2006 at 22:13 - 27

And he's not in a disney movie...

At some point I'll actually decide to cap GB, then maybe ill go try to solo this with my war. Never did like exploring the shiverpeaks much, too many ice imps imo.

Pkest

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2006

Hooded Reavers of Eternal Life(Ankh)

R/

25 Oct 2006 at 00:46 - 28

Originally Posted by King's Spectre

IDS in snake dance and the drift??? Baaad idea. Try the orange version. ^^ I have seen some threads that say stone summit are weak to fire and others that say they are weak to ice so I just went and tested it and I got identical numbers from an icy bow string and a fiery one on any and all dwarves and riders and herders. Only the ice golems seemed weaker to fire.

Witte Was

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2006

Left GW

Proud Member of : Glob of Ectospasm [GoE]

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27 Oct 2006 at 14:58 - 29