W/X FoW Spider Farmer
sheepysheepy
my only problem with dualing it is that its hard enough to pass the skales as is, nevermind with another aggro bubble running around you cant control
Nater
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Originally Posted by sheepysheepy
my only problem with dualing it is that its hard enough to pass the skales as is, nevermind with another aggro bubble running around you cant control
You don't both go at the same time.
Da Cebuano
Is it just me, or did they increase the number of scales and patrols in the area? Also the shadow patrols sometimes come w/ SS and alot more active, actually got screwed w/ 2 bad spawns.
Sab
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Originally Posted by Da Cebuano
Is it just me, or did they increase the number of scales and patrols in the area? Also the shadow patrols sometimes come w/ SS and alot more active, actually got screwed w/ 2 bad spawns.
Good to hear it's not just me. Two runs today: first one went horribly - two overlapping Skale patrols at the start, died miserably on the beach. Second run - one stationary group of Skales at the "safe spot," another group at the other side of the beach and yet another at the inlet just before the ghost (plus a Skale patrol near there too). Bad luck or nerf?
Reks
Bad luck. 
No problems at all for me getting to the cave on two separate runs today. Actually got more Shards from the Driftwoods than from the ACSs... =/ Once again, it's just luck.
No problems at all for me getting to the cave on two separate runs today. Actually got more Shards from the Driftwoods than from the ACSs... =/ Once again, it's just luck.
Mark of Rodgort
there's also more skales for me in early part of the beach
Racthoh
5 shards, 1 ruby, 2 keys, and a rare shadow bow tells me that this is still a great way to get gold. It *looked* like there were more skales, however I never do count the number of stationary groups of 3 since they're usually out of the way. From what I can tell there are 3 "wandering" groups. The first is always at the first part where the shadows come down. The second can be anywhere between that spot and the spider cave. The third past the cave and out of your way.
That was the run I did today. But I know there have been times when there have been more wandering skales. The dryders and driftwoods all follow set patterns, but the skales are always different in both their spawns and wandering paths.
That was the run I did today. But I know there have been times when there have been more wandering skales. The dryders and driftwoods all follow set patterns, but the skales are always different in both their spawns and wandering paths.
bitchbar player
thnx Racthoh, great guide. I dusted off my warrior and got 6 shards and a gold chaos axe on my first run. There was one group of annoying scales that visited the entrance of the cave in their patrol. They almost screwed me over. It is a challenging and rewarding place to farm, especially with the prices of shards going up.
SirShadowrunner
Last night I had the best spawn ever, after killing the driftwoods ran to the
cave without using sprint, I was shocked, was wondering if anet was feeling
sorry for America not having favor much, lol.......
Got 3 shards, 2 keys, and a sapphire, there were no chests anywhere over
there, kind of strange.
cave without using sprint, I was shocked, was wondering if anet was feeling
sorry for America not having favor much, lol.......
Got 3 shards, 2 keys, and a sapphire, there were no chests anywhere over
there, kind of strange.
XzyluM
It seems that the skales are moving around closer to the safe spots on certain spawns. I've had several spawns where it was close to impossible to get to the cave. Make sure you observe clearly before you sprint past the first group. There is usually two different safe spots in each area. Sometimes it is best to pull the Driftwoods before you sprint past the first group of skales.
Raxxman
its always better to pull the driftwoods and kill em in the away from skales.
spottydog
Died 3 times in a row 
Then next run 5 shards, 2 keys, and a gold shadow blade
Definately more `wandering` scales.
And even had Shadow army fighting scales, and scales wandering up the path AND going IN the cave
Still its a laugh
Then next run 5 shards, 2 keys, and a gold shadow blade
Definately more `wandering` scales.
And even had Shadow army fighting scales, and scales wandering up the path AND going IN the cave
Still its a laugh
deathdela
Just did a run and check this:
As you can see 2 black dyes within like 2 min i have only ever got like 3 before this but got 2 within a couple of min.
As you can see 2 black dyes within like 2 min i have only ever got like 3 before this but got 2 within a couple of min.
XeNoGeArZ
Hey -
lucky you are stationed in europe so you get to do this more often.
Man I am seriously beginning to think that the chests on this run only drop caster items, and the occasional bow. At times there can be two chests in the cave, and sometimes a chest on the beach or the entrance to the beach. Well now that I think about it, the majority of the professions use some sort of staff or rod. I am in the process of taking record of all the chest drops that I am getting.
It was a night or two ago, I also got a Sapphire. First time too- I got it from those Driftwood fellows. These guys are the jackpot guys; they drop rubies, sapphires, shadow blades, shards and whatever else. I have never seen a spider drop a ruby or saph even though there are a greater number of them.
Here is a random tip: when running from the skales, make sure you don't get too close to a group of DWoods. They have that hamstring or whatever attack that slows you down. I got too comfortable and was hit from one of these guys, and the skales caught up to me and overwhelmed me tho I stopped to heal.
I also did what I think it was 'Seef' mentioned, and I lured the shadow mob to the skales so they could have a royal rumble, but then the DWood guys came by to say 'hi' to the skales like they always do, and ended up dying. You gotta lure the DWood guys away from the fighting, or else they'll end up jumping in, getting themselves killed.
lucky you are stationed in europe so you get to do this more often.
Man I am seriously beginning to think that the chests on this run only drop caster items, and the occasional bow. At times there can be two chests in the cave, and sometimes a chest on the beach or the entrance to the beach. Well now that I think about it, the majority of the professions use some sort of staff or rod. I am in the process of taking record of all the chest drops that I am getting.
It was a night or two ago, I also got a Sapphire. First time too- I got it from those Driftwood fellows. These guys are the jackpot guys; they drop rubies, sapphires, shadow blades, shards and whatever else. I have never seen a spider drop a ruby or saph even though there are a greater number of them.
Here is a random tip: when running from the skales, make sure you don't get too close to a group of DWoods. They have that hamstring or whatever attack that slows you down. I got too comfortable and was hit from one of these guys, and the skales caught up to me and overwhelmed me tho I stopped to heal.
I also did what I think it was 'Seef' mentioned, and I lured the shadow mob to the skales so they could have a royal rumble, but then the DWood guys came by to say 'hi' to the skales like they always do, and ended up dying. You gotta lure the DWood guys away from the fighting, or else they'll end up jumping in, getting themselves killed.
Missmelady
Did 16 runs today. 13 were succesful. Got 48 shards, 2 gold chaos, 1 gold rec 8 blade. I currently have a build that can kill 2 of the skales along with the spiders. The problem is that third skale. If u want to know the build message me in game sometime and if im not busy i will take u on a run and show u. As for dueling me and a guy named Crazywarrior ofdoom can succesfully run it in about 20 minutes. Then we have fun doing a mach chest run after we are done if we dont decide to kill the shadow warriors and monks. the 2 farms i messed up in the shadows followed me all the way to the mouth of the cave. along with all of the skale. That run ended badely. 2nd one i failed on i had just helped someone with a mission and accidently put ele resis instead of phy resis on. 3rd one i got a shard each from the first 3 guys you kill and diddnt feel like doing ne more of that run.
Solberg the Exiled
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Originally Posted by Racthoh
5 shards, 1 ruby, 2 keys, and a rare shadow bow tells me that this is still a great way to get gold.
Man.... how do you guys get those kind of runs. I usually get about 1 shard and 1 key on a regular run. and plenty of runs with nothing but shadow bows / shadow staffs / and corrosive spider legs. I kill all the driftwood, dryders, and spiders and a few shadow beast afterward... maybe these spiders just hate me...
0siris
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Originally Posted by Solberg the Exiled
Man.... how do you guys get those kind of runs. I usually get about 1 shard and 1 key on a regular run. and plenty of runs with nothing but shadow bows / shadow staffs / and corrosive spider legs. I kill all the driftwood, dryders, and spiders and a few shadow beast afterward... maybe these spiders just hate me...
Consider yourself lucky my friend. I nearly put a hole through my monitor my 6th time around. Guess i just dont have the nerves for this stuff lol.
Consider yourself lucky my friend. I nearly put a hole through my monitor my 6th time around. Guess i just dont have the nerves for this stuff lol.
Nater
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Originally Posted by Solberg the Exiled
Man.... how do you guys get those kind of runs. I usually get about 1 shard and 1 key on a regular run. and plenty of runs with nothing but shadow bows / shadow staffs / and corrosive spider legs. I kill all the driftwood, dryders, and spiders and a few shadow beast afterward... maybe these spiders just hate me...
Yeah, I know how you feel. Last 6 runs I was averaging about half a shard, odd key here and there, 1 sapphire. Tonights first run got me 5 shards, 2 keys, and a near perfect Grim Cesta. Req 8, +1 Death(19%), 9% chance to halve all spells. It's all luck, some bad some good.
Missmelady, you are insane. How do you find the time(and patience) to do 13 runs(in a row?)? I take it you're in Europe.
Yeah, I know how you feel. Last 6 runs I was averaging about half a shard, odd key here and there, 1 sapphire. Tonights first run got me 5 shards, 2 keys, and a near perfect Grim Cesta. Req 8, +1 Death(19%), 9% chance to halve all spells. It's all luck, some bad some good.Missmelady, you are insane. How do you find the time(and patience) to do 13 runs(in a row?)? I take it you're in Europe.
Racthoh
Think I mentioned that I only do one run at a time per day unless I'm showing people. Gives the anti-farming code plenty of time to reset. I figure it's probably better to do one run at a time that generates 25k~ per day just for sake of knowing I can do it still. 
Seef II
Successful run today. Getting to the cave was no biggie - all it takes is practice! If I had means of recording a movie of my average run to the cave I would. No good drops though, I got a garbage gold bow and a req13 spiky warhammer. No shards, 1 key.
I think today's run was the most beautiful lure of shadow into skale I've ever done. 2 shadow warriors, 2 shadow beasts, 2 shadow monks vs. 3 skales is not even fair.
I think today's run was the most beautiful lure of shadow into skale I've ever done. 2 shadow warriors, 2 shadow beasts, 2 shadow monks vs. 3 skales is not even fair.
Jas D
Forget the /mo secondary. Here's the build I use, works PERFECT.
Strength:8
Inspiration:8
Axe Mastery:13
Tactics:13
Strength:8
Inspiration:8
Axe Mastery:13
Tactics:13
Weeping Wind
Ive been farming these for 3 days now. The drops seem to have stayed the same at minimum is 1 shard which still covers the next 3 to 4 runs and the maximum Ive had is 5 shards and 2 keys. I never use keys for a chest. I seem to always lose out when opening them and the quick 1k from a key is far much better
I spose I'll do something different today so the Anti doesnt kick in
Weeping
I spose I'll do something different today so the Anti doesnt kick in
Weeping
deathdela
What i usually do is farm this once a day cause then it gives the anti farming a chance to disappear. When i farm once a day i get like as much as you would with 4 runs in a row. The chests usally drop me chaos axes and loads of shadow blades. With the keys they are worth keeping and using cause it is worth a gamble you might get a perfect axe.
deluxe
@ Jas D, why the hell would u put 8 in inspiration? i just put my remaining points into inspiration (2), which gives me 38... more than enough.
Jas D
8 inspiration for energy consuming. You can spend more time dealing damage and not having to worry about psychical resistance as much. Works extremely dandy too, you don't need "zomg me need max axe n axe strength 2 do dmg".. that's not how it works.
You try my build however you want to, Im using what works best for ME, and I personally think it's perfect.
You can spend more time dealing damage and not having to worry about psychical resistance as much. Works extremely dandy too, you don't need "zomg me need max axe n axe strength 2 do dmg".. that's not how it works. You try my build however you want to, Im using what works best for ME, and I personally think it's perfect.
SecUnder
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Originally Posted by Jas D
8 inspiration for energy consuming. You can spend more time dealing damage and not having to worry about psychical resistance as much. Works extremely dandy too, you don't need "zomg me need max axe n axe strength 2 do dmg".. that's not how it works.
You try my build however you want to, Im using what works best for ME, and I personally think it's perfect. If you actually paid attention to this thread, you would see that the majority of people in the thread have been running that build for quite a while.
You can spend more time dealing damage and not having to worry about psychical resistance as much. Works extremely dandy too, you don't need "zomg me need max axe n axe strength 2 do dmg".. that's not how it works. You try my build however you want to, Im using what works best for ME, and I personally think it's perfect. If you actually paid attention to this thread, you would see that the majority of people in the thread have been running that build for quite a while.
gimpy wimmer
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Originally Posted by Weeping Wind
Ive been farming these for 3 days now. The drops seem to have stayed the same at minimum is 1 shard which still covers the next 3 to 4 runs and the maximum Ive had is 5 shards and 2 keys. I never use keys for a chest. I seem to always lose out when opening them and the quick 1k from a key is far much better
I spose I'll do something different today so the Anti doesnt kick in
Weeping me and a few others were watchin racthoh run the build to get a better understanding of how to do it and he got like 5 shards and on wensday i think he got 6 shards 2 rubys and a gold shadowbow so i dont think theres anything wrong with the drops.
I spose I'll do something different today so the Anti doesnt kick in
Weeping me and a few others were watchin racthoh run the build to get a better understanding of how to do it and he got like 5 shards and on wensday i think he got 6 shards 2 rubys and a gold shadowbow so i dont think theres anything wrong with the drops.
Captain Arne Is PRO
i didn't notice a +point from a helmet on any of those three i'm just wondering which helmet you use... 45 pages is too many fo me to look through to find out. :x
Jas D
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Originally Posted by SecUnder
If you actually paid attention to this thread, you would see that the majority of people in the thread have been running that build for quite a while.
I have better things to do than going through 44 pages, I'm not like you.. keep your comments to yourself.
Gildor Took
dunno if its already been posted but is there a build that can farm the spiders AND the skales?
Jas D
Skales do life transfer.. I perfer not to deal with them. You would need something that would restore your health, ex: healing breeze. But still having the skales gain the benefit from the transfer seems annoying enough to me.
Racthoh
The skales yield little profit, and even if they did drop shards with more frequnecy the hassle of killing them is too much. You can't use enchantments since they'll rend, you pretty much just have to spam Healing Signet against them if you want to kill them.
Also, thanks everyone for making this the largest thread in the Tyrian Explorer's League.
Also, thanks everyone for making this the largest thread in the Tyrian Explorer's League.
Lowly Peasant
I just had my first successful run. 3 shards, 1 key and a rare chaos axe wich I salvaged a max enchanting mod off of. Took me 3 tries before I managed it, but it was very worth it.
3 shards, 1 key and a rare chaos axe wich I salvaged a max enchanting mod off of. Took me 3 tries before I managed it, but it was very worth it.
Jedit
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Originally Posted by Jas D
I have better things to do than going through 44 pages, I'm not like you.. keep your comments to yourself.
If you have better things to do than read the thread, you have better things to do than post in it.
If you have better things to do than read the thread, you have better things to do than post in it.
Jas D
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Originally Posted by Jedit
If you have better things to do than read the thread, you have better things to do than post in it.
Best suggestion I have for you is to keep your little fingers off the keyboard, before you look like a fool. Stop posting useless rant like that other idiot did, you're messing up forums and you're looking like an idiot. Grow up a bit, eh?
Edit: Ok, how about this.. I'll do what I want, when I want.. and you'll like it? I'm not responding to your stupid flames anymore, I'd rather keep this thread clean, instead of cloging it with your useless comments.
Good day.
Stop posting useless rant like that other idiot did, you're messing up forums and you're looking like an idiot. Grow up a bit, eh?Edit: Ok, how about this.. I'll do what I want, when I want.. and you'll like it?
I'm not responding to your stupid flames anymore, I'd rather keep this thread clean, instead of cloging it with your useless comments.Good day.
Dahnel
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Originally Posted by Jas D
Skales do life transfer..
not really the problem ... its grenths balance that pisses me off
Anarion Silverhand
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Originally Posted by Gildor Took
dunno if its already been posted but is there a build that can farm the spiders AND the skales?
I think Ubermancer posted a guide on how to do it.
/goes to dig out the link
/goes to dig out the link
nitetime
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Originally Posted by Jas D
Best suggestion I have for you is to keep your little fingers off the keyboard, before you look like a fool. Stop posting useless rant like that other idiot did, you're messing up forums and you're looking like an idiot. Grow up a bit, eh?
Edit: Ok, how about this.. I'll do what I want, when I want.. and you'll like it? I'm not responding to your stupid flames anymore, I'd rather keep this thread clean, instead of cloging it with your useless comments.
Good day. Do us all a favor and dont respond to anything anymore. You have better things to do then to actually read the thread your posting in anyways, right. How ignorant. When you make a post and people start complaining, you might want to think about who is the one 'messing up the forums' and 'looking like an idiot'.
Back on topic: I think theres about a 33% chance of making through the skale to the cave. If the 2nd group of skale are wondering around things can get really tight in safe zone 1. You need patience, pull some of the dryders and driftwoods out. The more you kill the easier it will become. I think there are normally 6 groups of scale, 3 static and 3 wondering. They all suck. Whoever says there are doing this run in 20 minutes is crazy, I even find 45 hard to believe.
Stop posting useless rant like that other idiot did, you're messing up forums and you're looking like an idiot. Grow up a bit, eh?Edit: Ok, how about this.. I'll do what I want, when I want.. and you'll like it?
I'm not responding to your stupid flames anymore, I'd rather keep this thread clean, instead of cloging it with your useless comments.Good day. Do us all a favor and dont respond to anything anymore. You have better things to do then to actually read the thread your posting in anyways, right. How ignorant. When you make a post and people start complaining, you might want to think about who is the one 'messing up the forums' and 'looking like an idiot'.
Back on topic: I think theres about a 33% chance of making through the skale to the cave. If the 2nd group of skale are wondering around things can get really tight in safe zone 1. You need patience, pull some of the dryders and driftwoods out. The more you kill the easier it will become. I think there are normally 6 groups of scale, 3 static and 3 wondering. They all suck. Whoever says there are doing this run in 20 minutes is crazy, I even find 45 hard to believe.
Ajantis
Why? I have a 100% success rate, can't kill skales with the setup I use now, I could kill them with racthoh's original build. The run might be hard when you just start doing it but after a while it becomes boring and terribly easy.
As for time, I think 20 might be a bit low, from start (rastigan) till finish (end of cave) I average about 30 minutes I think. Might be less if I use a build for spiders only (I do forest too).
As for time, I think 20 might be a bit low, from start (rastigan) till finish (end of cave) I average about 30 minutes I think. Might be less if I use a build for spiders only (I do forest too).