Running to Droknar's Forge... as a ranger..

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Boubou
Lion's Arch Merchant
#1
Hi guys,

I was wondering if anyone attempted it already? If yes, does it seems possible ?

I ran all the places in the desert alone, ran around droknar's (going to port sledge, the first mission)... all that while level 18. So I was wondering, would it be possible to run Beacon's to Droknar's with my ranger ?

As skill for the moment, I'm using Dodge and Storm Chaser. If you got other suggestions, I would be glad to hear them.

Thanks!
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Tinweasele
Ascalonian Squire
#2
it would be very very hard to do because the monsters on the path SPAM knockdown effects. and if you got knockedown and then surrounded its game over.
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kleps
Wilds Pathfinder
#3
i think someone does it as a ranger, do a forum search because i remember seeing it somewhere a while back.
Algren Cole
Algren Cole
Banned
#4
I've done it as a Ranger/Warrior and as a Ranger/Monk.

it's very much possible...though very very very difficult as a R/Mo

add whirling defense to your skill set. and serpents quickness. if you've got oath shot bring that as attacking a single enemy once will recharge all your skills making it possible for you to use storm chaser essentially the entire way.

post your secondary if you'd like help working out a possible build.
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Boubou
Lion's Arch Merchant
#5
My secondary was.. pointless at that point, I was wondering if it is possible. I'm a R/Mo at the moment, I may plan to switch it to R/W once ascended, more running skill...

I already use Whirlwind defence, but did not look at serpent quickness.

I use Troll unguent, Healing Breaze and Heal Area for healing, breeze and area are fast casting...

Thanks for your answer guys !
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Tinweasele
Ascalonian Squire
#6
personally i would say drop the unguent it doesnt last long for the 3 second casting time. healing breeze would be the much better choice since it is a 1 second cast for 10 sec duration as opposed to 3 sec cast for 10 sec duration. and when you are running time is everything:-P
Algren Cole
Algren Cole
Banned
#7
add mending to your skill set...and leave it on at all times.

grab yourself a +energy icon(I got a +21 from a collector outside grendich collecting scortched loadstones).

Mending is an enchantment(so it stays on constantly) that gives you an extra 3 pips of HP regen when att is maxed.

then just spam stormchaser dodge whirling defense and serpents quickness to recharge. you'll get knocked down alot but with mending giving you a constant heal and a couple of healing spells you should be able to make it.
JoDiamonds
JoDiamonds
Wilds Pathfinder
#8
Algren: What's the key to doing it without Balanced Stance? How do you deal with the knockdowns?

Lots of people have done it with Wa/X or X/Wa, but anything else seems difficult.
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ChoKILLate[FDG]
Krytan Explorer
#9
And what protects you from the "slow/crippling" attacks? Is that whirling D?
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Haloknight9
Academy Page
#10
Quote:
Originally Posted by Algren Cole
grab yourself a +energy icon(I got a +21 from a collector outside grendich collecting scortched loadstones)
A plus 21?! wow. where is this guy again? I cant seem to find him.
Fye Duron
Fye Duron
Wilds Pathfinder
#11
Quote:
Originally Posted by Haloknight9
A plus 21?! wow. where is this guy again? I cant seem to find him.
It is +6 with +15/-1 regen if I'm not mistaken
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Haloknight9
Academy Page
#12
Thanks Dunno if it would be worth it for the -1 ene regen though.
Fye Duron
Fye Duron
Wilds Pathfinder
#13
I don't think It would be.
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Boubou
Lion's Arch Merchant
#14
Not sure about the -1 regen though. As a ranger, the energy isn't coming back quick enough if you spam few spells.

I will look at change to a warrior when I'll be ascended, but I will try to do it again and post the build I used (if I ever manage to do it).

thanks for your answers guys.
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help me plz
Frost Gate Guardian
#15
ya u need balenced stance
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severin
Ascalonian Squire
#16
There's also the "third" running skill for rangers. The elite skill called Escape which uses the Expertice attribute. Might come in handy.
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CKaz
Jungle Guide
#17
Was hoping I could make the run with my W/R but those imps slowing me with the wurms coming up - I go balanced - but I'm getting plucked at and getting hit while I cant shake the hex slow

Not that cripple is any better but at least I could use a shout to heal from conditions a bit.. water hexes + 2 wurms for teh win
Algren Cole
Algren Cole
Banned
#18
CKaZ: add Melandrus Resiliance to your skillset. throw it on when they hex you and it'll turn the degen into regen