One Man Trap Build for UW

hmyk

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2005

Finland

Mul On Mese

Would R/E work with traps, Spike Trap included +Aftershock?

javik

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2005

R/Me

Yes very nice, i hvnt made it to the underworld but i have done my fair share of solo trapping, ettins ect. Your build is definatly better than mine, but i will put mine down for the fun of it

R/Me

only 170 at pnt atm
Mark 7+1minor
Expertise 11+1
Wilderness 10+3+1
Superior Vigor of coarse
(sometimes swap around and make expertise the highest)

Distracting shot
Flame trap
Barbed Trap
Dust Trap
Mantra of Concentration
Throw Dirt
Escape
Troll Ung

I know, nothing steller but it works for me pretty well, sometimes ill take out dirt for a prep like choking gas to deal with casters, or poison arrow to give them another condition

basically i sit and put up about 3 sets, (3flame,3barb,2dust) and pull. I focus on them to watch for healing and use distract, then i put out Mantra of conentration and put out Dust again while ther still blind from dust 1, then i proceed with flame barb ect, then Troll, then Dirt, then flame, if they're still around i run like hell with escape


Ok so Everbody has opinions on the WS level thing, as well as the use of and the Serpents Quickness, Engergizing WIng Quick zeph. So i compiled a math breakdown to understand the real effects a litle better.

Solo or in groups i Usually put down between 2 and 3 sets of 3 traps. Lets talk solo first. With the build mentioned above below is possible, but tweaking BM for EW and switching some things around u may get more 1 more down.

With no SQ, EW, QZ a Ranger with Druid can put down 8 traps in under 60 sec

With SQ the same ranger can put down 9 traps in under 60 secs

With EW and QZ up that same ranger can put up 10 traps and have plenty left over energy

And with all 3 up the ranger can just squeek out 11 if you do it in the right order

You could possibly get 1 more trap holding a staff with +15 energy, but really your recharge times r what hold you back the most, not energy.
So in my opinion serpents is Ok, but not necessary for just 1 more trap in 60 secs, and if your just using it to speed up laying down 2 sets cause your impatient, well, i understand cause sometimes trapping is slow. As far as groups go, your fools to not have 1 ranger bring EW and another to bring QZ. In groups i think only the puller might need SQ so he can get done with his traps first and prepare for pull.

I Seem to think that having a Maxed out WS is not the most important thing for a trapper, Engergy and recharge management is more important. I Reallly REALLY need to cap oath shot.

Ok, best case scenario with no running Mobs ill post total possible dmg for WS from lvls 12 to 16 for 1 set(flame, barb, dust). I am going to EXCLUDE the bleeding Dmg differerances cause if your trapping they shouldnt last longer than 20 secs anyway, and the max diff in bleeding duration is only 5 seconds best case scenario

Anyway 1 set

WS 12 = 289
WS 13 = 300
WS 14 = 311
WS 15 = 322
WS 16 = 333

So ther is only 44 points of dmg difference between lvl 12 and 16 which isnt that much, but ofcourse the number grows with increased sets. That amount of dmg can easily be made up increasing marksmanship, or tweaking Exp to get out another trap. Dont get me wrong 16 is great, but you can do just as much dmg by switching things around, especially realizing that u get +8% dmg for every lvl of mark up to 12, and 1 additional trap, especaillly a flame can suppliment 2 sets of dmg difference between 12 and 16 if you have the energy or recharge to do so. But if you can do it all with the mysterios 9th skill slot that some people almost seem to have, my hat is off to ya

I know, this was longer than intended, but i hope this helps somebody or atleast is a decent ref

I Love Trapping, Its like BOOM!!! HEADSHOT

wat my name is

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2005

elite ranger force

W/Mo

SOB Y DID I DeLTE MY RANGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

o well i got a nother lv 13 one in the process soloing ettins using traps lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wat my name is

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2005

elite ranger force

W/Mo

with my expecience of trapping lately i have noticed that mantra of concentration hasnt been working its sussposed 2 stop you from being interupted but it hasnt been doing that lately

capblueberry

capblueberry

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2005

Lexington, SC

Grenths Mercenaries[DEAD]

how many attribute points do u put in each skill?

Wyrmslayer

Wyrmslayer

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

Denmark

Mo/

fiery, the colors in your screenshot are pretty wierd.
did you photoshop it or?

Garumn

Garumn

Academy Page

Join Date: Sep 2005

Bern,Switzerland

Centuria Europe Nova(CEN)

R/

I tried yesterday this buidl again, and the results are amaying, its actually easier to do UW after the update, BUT slower.The new Dust Trap OWNZ.It makes the smites a lot easier.

Azn D

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jun 2005

DMV

R/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Wyrmslayer
fiery, the colors in your screenshot are pretty wierd.
did you photoshop it or? He probably left it as if it was just screen capped off Guild Wars.

fiery

fiery

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2005

maryland

InYurFace Gaming [IYF]

R/

MAYBE a modded of combined skills..but who ever posted this build EVER.. if i was the first. i claim it as mine.. give me my crown and jewels.

to lazy to quote and in school right now.. AND YES i can say THIS IS MY BUILD. 1 thing.. have u heard of ANY trappers using OATH SHOT ...nope... plus bringing 2 spirits per one trapper i think not... SPIKE TRAP is not into the BUILD for one thing.. read up on OATH SHOT... i would have SOME damage.. but not as much as with OATH SHOT... SPIKE TRAP knocks down BUT SUX IMO in solo trapping UW...as for the coloration in the pic of me killing 3 axes.. take a screenshot.. have it lag and take the pic when it lagged.. the colors r screwed up...as u saw.. i posted another pic with the pumpkin on right after the halloween event..

before the updat my build....as for the lack of info on how to use the build... i chickened out and erased it all hoping ppl wont abuse it and get it nerfed..and yet it did..so THAT SUCKED.

also serpents quickness is a SHITTY skill in soloing.


WHY being SQ if u need the skill spot.. for something else.. wut else is EW and QZ for.. sq and the spirits is a waste of a space.

the new build i know use.. is as follows... not as great.. seems to work.. but not always.... spent 20 k on 248 exp per axe..and really crappy gold and items that wont even reach 10 k.so ya live and learn.

barb
flame
dust
oath
ew
qz
apply psn
whirling.

LAST NIGHT i used this build.. worked great.. did the first 3 groups of axes..killed SOME squids.. but ran off with l l <-- not me the squids.. that much health.

Listening to Daphne Loves Derby right now dodoodo...almost 6th period guitar class.

fiery

fiery

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2005

maryland

InYurFace Gaming [IYF]

R/

Uhuru

Uhuru

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Aug 2005

Fleur de Rice

R/E

People have always used oath shot to trap at the opponent's feet... It's a fine build but as other have mentioned you hardly claim to be the sole inventor.

Because of its knockdown, spike trap is very useful, especially with the new AI. Keeping the monsters knocked down allows your other traps to properly go off.

fiery

fiery

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2005

maryland

InYurFace Gaming [IYF]

R/

ok... SPIKE TRAP.. as i said.. SUX within SOLO TRAPPING UW.. u try tell em the diffrence.. without oath shot can u survive when whirling is still charging???? no i dont think u can.. can u set traps when your whirling is GONE...and your spike trap is charged and u get interrupted.. SPIKE TRAP HAS NO USE IN SOLO TRAPPING UW.. yes its a good skill but not for solo.

how about try the build without suggesting a SKILL u might think MAY help.

ghostlyranger

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Nov 2005

do 2 person :/, faster and easier

Juicey Shake

Juicey Shake

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jun 2005

CA

in it for the trimmmm

R/

ooold build, used it in CA a lot and in a few guild matches when we were noobies and used the henchies.

it'll be fun to try it in UW, thanks for reminding me of it.

smokesilver

smokesilver

Academy Page

Join Date: Nov 2005

Next to the Lich :)

Mo/W

Good stuff Fiery

Garumn

Garumn

Academy Page

Join Date: Sep 2005

Bern,Switzerland

Centuria Europe Nova(CEN)

R/

Its very nice, by dropping Throw dirt for Apply POsion you dont loose anything,coz U can set dust trap as many times as u want with OS:And Apply Posion adds a nice degen.

fiery

fiery

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2005

maryland

InYurFace Gaming [IYF]

R/

was tombing the other day.. dis 2 in home dis was EMPTY.. me and someone else for like 10 mins.. so i moved along to international districts..i was spamming wut i can play and rank 3 blah blah...some random person was like hey your the one who made the solo build...NICE!!.. so that was kewl.

Garumn

Garumn

Academy Page

Join Date: Sep 2005

Bern,Switzerland

Centuria Europe Nova(CEN)

R/

erm fiery this is not bragging thread this the thread for discussing your build,)

Garumn

Garumn

Academy Page

Join Date: Sep 2005

Bern,Switzerland

Centuria Europe Nova(CEN)

R/

Btw my attribute set looks like this -

EXp 16
WS 13

thats all

hope it helps

fiery

fiery

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2005

maryland

InYurFace Gaming [IYF]

R/

if the build helps..if i get noticed in places i dont normally i go....if ppl use it... i can gloat a bit.

should be

16 WS 15 EXP 6? BM cant remeber not home right now.

pearhk

pearhk

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

Asia

Quote:
Originally Posted by Yukito Kunisaki
True... I used a build similar to it with deadly effectiveness...

It's not right for you to claim this is YOUR build. Nobody's build is THEIR build... Why? Because it's effectiveness can be calculated just like anything else in life...

Saying it's YOUR build makes me think you want to collect royalties or something from other people who want to use it. Now if they claim it's THEIR build, it's still a false statement...

Don't speak high and mighty about your build. When I say something is 'my' build, I say I use it, I don't say I'm the first or claim credit for it...

This build seems ok I suppose. But a trapper should always bring the elite trap. Like an axe user should always bring the elite axe skill and the like... Why use an elite outside your main weapon stat? (when it's a sword you're using, but not much else)

Too bad it got nerfed since the update... ROFL
quoted as a record for a n00b

fiery

fiery

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2005

maryland

InYurFace Gaming [IYF]

R/

haha nice ^^

Scaphism

Scaphism

Elite Guru

Join Date: Jan 2005

Idiot Savants [iQ]

Quote:
Originally Posted by fiery
1 thing.. have u heard of ANY trappers using OATH SHOT ...nope Try page one of Ranger Basics. You are not a beauitful and unique snowflake. Stop pretending you are and learn how to capitalize. Oath Shot has been a staple for trapper builds since the beta events.
Credit goes to Paul O for the first trapper build I ever saw use Oath Shot.

fiery

fiery

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2005

maryland

InYurFace Gaming [IYF]

R/

the build i posted.. is UNIQUE.. and yes a freaking BEAUTIFUL snowflake..whoever u noticed used the same build if not the EXACT one. lets see u make a build that actually works.. and lets flame u about how many other used the similar build but not the exact one.. but the skills used in it.

tokey toke

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Nov 2005

R/Mo

:::lauf:::

nubs.

the R/ME post was funny. so was the brag post-
a few skillz away, and some thinking
and u can b soloing UW as fast as a

2man(that know what there doing)

or a

4man(noobs)

Banebow

Banebow

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Aug 2005

[KoA] Knights of the Alliance

Me/

Quote:
Originally Posted by fiery
the build i posted.. is UNIQUE.. and yes a freaking BEAUTIFUL snowflake..whoever u noticed used the same build if not the EXACT one. lets see u make a build that actually works.. and lets flame u about how many other used the similar build but not the exact one.. but the skills used in it. First off, you would not notice anyone using it, since they would be soloing. If I were you, I would not go off on an iQ member about "unique" builds. I have a strange suspicion that iQ has tried so many different builds it is not even funny.

Second of all, saying solo trapper builds did not ever use oath shot before this is like saying PvP mesmers never used energy burn. Lets see, these traps work great, but take a long time to recharge, wonder how I can speed that up, hmmm. . .

Garumn

Garumn

Academy Page

Join Date: Sep 2005

Bern,Switzerland

Centuria Europe Nova(CEN)

R/

So now a summary use:

Weapon:Handsmasher(around 25k the market price)

WS 13
EXp 16

Skills
OS
BT
DT
FT
WD
QZ
EW
AP

You do a lot dmg with AP which helps killing those aaxtes quicker.Also u never run low on energy with EW and+15 En. staff.Sometimes i would drop QZ for Throw Dirt to give me more protection.Also u can run into difficulties with smites-they use SoJ which can screw u up, be carefull and set ur traps before they runb up to you.Now youve succesfully completed a solo Ranger smite run.Cheers

fiery

fiery

Banned

Join Date: Oct 2005

maryland

InYurFace Gaming [IYF]

R/

i...i...i..... lub u.

NekoZ

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Aug 2005

Long Island

So Goth We Crap [Bats]

First, http://www.guildwarsguru.com/content...#_Toc115111679

Second, Scaphism and Banebow (woah just realized it's you lol) are right. Also, I have been using an almost identical build with my ranger for a longgg time, so no it is not UNIQUE.

Nice of you to post your build but don't go bragging like you created some neverseenbefore awesome build.

malus

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2005

Mo/Me

Yea in case we havnt already covered this i cant see hows it yours i was runin the same build 2 months after the games release but yea nice you discovered it for your self oath shot does work with ids build

NekoZ

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Aug 2005

Long Island

So Goth We Crap [Bats]

And do yourself a favor, don't send me anymore threatening IMs though aim. Thanks.