ICY Dragon Sword (IDS) Solo Farming Video Tutorial
Mr D J
5 runs = no sword... :-/
berko
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Originally Posted by Joker The Owner
5 runs = no sword... :-/
Don't give up....they might have decreased the drop rate after the update...
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[DE]
i have tried out the build and it works great for me, but i always get a bad spawn in front of the cave. there is a mix of ice imps and avicra together in one big crowd. am i suppose to start the run over again or somethin or try to kill them all????
Nater
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Originally Posted by The Phantom
i have tried out the build and it works great for me, but i always get a bad spawn in front of the cave. there is a mix of ice imps and avicra together in one big crowd. am i suppose to start the run over again or somethin or try to kill them all????
You're screwed. I had it happen to me 5 times in a row once. I couldn't figure if any situation(favor, district, time of day) was triggering it or anything, it's all random I guess.
berko
You need to pull the avicara away from the imps and kill them one by one....
Kill the Wise first as they usually stick around your aggro while the other run back their spawn. It takes a little more time to kill them all but it's possible.
Whenever you see the brave's and guile running towards you while you're attacking the wise, just run away until they start running towards their spawn again. Just repeat the actions every time they do so.
Kill the Wise first as they usually stick around your aggro while the other run back their spawn. It takes a little more time to kill them all but it's possible.
Whenever you see the brave's and guile running towards you while you're attacking the wise, just run away until they start running towards their spawn again. Just repeat the actions every time they do so.
[DE]
thanks for the suggestion berko... ill have to try that.
once i get to the ice imps though i still have a bit of trouble, the maelstrom does 1dmg to me but theres so many its like 10 dmg a second. not good
once i get to the ice imps though i still have a bit of trouble, the maelstrom does 1dmg to me but theres so many its like 10 dmg a second. not good
berko
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Originally Posted by The Phantom
thanks for the suggestion berko... ill have to try that.
once i get to the ice imps though i still have a bit of trouble, the maelstrom does 1dmg to me but theres so many its like 10 dmg a second. not good
With Dolyak/Watch Yourself and Elemental resistance on that shouldn't be a problem.....
if you're uncomfortable and feel like you're taking a lot of dmg, just use the healing signet more often but try to use in when you have Dolyak/Watch Yourself on. Once you get used to it it won't be a problem at all and you'll be able to take on bigger groups too.
Other thing, always have your elemental resistance on because the damage you will be taking will reduce immensely.
Good luck hunting...
once i get to the ice imps though i still have a bit of trouble, the maelstrom does 1dmg to me but theres so many its like 10 dmg a second. not good
With Dolyak/Watch Yourself and Elemental resistance on that shouldn't be a problem.....if you're uncomfortable and feel like you're taking a lot of dmg, just use the healing signet more often but try to use in when you have Dolyak/Watch Yourself on. Once you get used to it it won't be a problem at all and you'll be able to take on bigger groups too.
Other thing, always have your elemental resistance on because the damage you will be taking will reduce immensely.
Good luck hunting...
Urias Skult
Ive only just gotten around to watching this vid, but Kapper you have done well! Its great!
I was actually laughing when you started legging it and Tarzan Boy came on.
I was actually laughing when you started legging it and Tarzan Boy came on.
Kapper
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Originally Posted by Urias Skult
Ive only just gotten around to watching this vid, but Kapper you have done well! Its great!
I was actually laughing when you started legging it and Tarzan Boy came on.
That was my intent. =) It just seems to fit the mood of the run to me, somehow.
I was actually laughing when you started legging it and Tarzan Boy came on.
That was my intent. =) It just seems to fit the mood of the run to me, somehow.
Gafgarion
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Originally Posted by The Phantom
thanks for the suggestion berko... ill have to try that.
once i get to the ice imps though i still have a bit of trouble, the maelstrom does 1dmg to me but theres so many its like 10 dmg a second. not good
What grip are you using on your weapon? You could try switching it to a +7 elemental defense, and see if that -1 turns into -0 =)
once i get to the ice imps though i still have a bit of trouble, the maelstrom does 1dmg to me but theres so many its like 10 dmg a second. not good
What grip are you using on your weapon? You could try switching it to a +7 elemental defense, and see if that -1 turns into -0 =)
[DE]
i use a 10/7 sundering war axe of defense (+5). maelstrom does 0dmg to me now, i just have to put on my regular helm (instead of the HoD helm) before i fight the imps. now that i've gotten past that problem i keep running into new ones!! everytime i go there are always 4-5 heretics parked right in my way to mineral springs. they are literally impossible to avoid since they just stand near the lil passage that u have to walk through (the one right be4 mineral springs zone). i have to take a group of 3 IDS warriors now since i cant get past it 
any suggestions?
any suggestions?
berko
Heretics are the luck of the draw...sometimes you face them sometimes you don't.
What I usually do if I run into the first group before mineral springs is, I pull them away from the resurection shrine and let them kill me so when I spawn back on the shrine they are not in my aggro circle. The you just have to wait for the other group to finish patrolling, they will move away from the Mineral Springs portal.
Once you reach the Mineral Springs you can work the DP off by killing Avicara Fierce, or you could just use candy canes.
Good luck.
What I usually do if I run into the first group before mineral springs is, I pull them away from the resurection shrine and let them kill me so when I spawn back on the shrine they are not in my aggro circle. The you just have to wait for the other group to finish patrolling, they will move away from the Mineral Springs portal.
Once you reach the Mineral Springs you can work the DP off by killing Avicara Fierce, or you could just use candy canes.
Good luck.
dahlen
Very nice! I tried this a few minutes ago, but the spawn was really bad. The Imps were OUTSIDE the cave along with some Siege Golems. Impossible to survive that.
edit: It seems that they have put a Siege Golem there to prevent the build.
The Imps aren't a problem, but the Golem is.
They are dealing more dmg, making my Heal sig take 349346 years to cast.
Why?
edit: It seems that they have put a Siege Golem there to prevent the build.
The Imps aren't a problem, but the Golem is.
They are dealing more dmg, making my Heal sig take 349346 years to cast.
Why?
beleg curudin
You rock, I tried it the first time with HoD helm, dragons chest, wavern leggings, and ascalon boots, The could barely touch me, and I still had enough energy to keep elemental resistance on. 7 imp dropped one. Thats all I wanted, I am not in it to sell it, I just wanted to get one with my own hands. I dropped sword down to 11 and beefed strength up 1 and inspiration up one. I didn't have a good sword so I used my candy cane one. 8 damage a hit, but the DoT did the work.
berko
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Originally Posted by dahlen
Very nice! I tried this a few minutes ago, but the spawn was really bad. The Imps were OUTSIDE the cave along with some Siege Golems. Impossible to survive that.
edit: It seems that they have put a Siege Golem there to prevent the build.
The Imps aren't a problem, but the Golem is.
They are dealing more dmg, making my Heal sig take 349346 years to cast.
Why? Ice golems have a skill "Rust" which makes signets take 3 times longer to cast.
This is why you need to kill the Trolls and Golems first. I always kill the Troll first because of his Disrupting Chop, then I kill Ice Golem that. I haven't really had any problems with them since they are fairly easy to kill before my health drops below 50.
Kapper sorry if I hijacked your thred, I'm just trying to help them
edit: It seems that they have put a Siege Golem there to prevent the build.
The Imps aren't a problem, but the Golem is.
They are dealing more dmg, making my Heal sig take 349346 years to cast.
Why? Ice golems have a skill "Rust" which makes signets take 3 times longer to cast.
This is why you need to kill the Trolls and Golems first. I always kill the Troll first because of his Disrupting Chop, then I kill Ice Golem that. I haven't really had any problems with them since they are fairly easy to kill before my health drops below 50.
Kapper sorry if I hijacked your thred, I'm just trying to help them
[DE]
i think bringing the move "hex breaker" would be a smart idea. i mean with dolyak signet you cant always get up to a golem fast eunff to use savage slash or desperation blow on the golem. maybe even remove hex would work but rust is the move thats screwing us all over XP
Yolanda Kai
Just a quick question, any of you tried the build with Mantra of Frost instead of Elemental Resistance? You won't get the snot kicked out of you by Trolls (with the big penalty vs. physical) and you'll never be without full energy for more than a few seconds. A bit more cold dmg will get through, but heal signets should be able to take care of it relatively easily.
BellyFlop
Thanks for the video it made it easy.
8 runs 2 drops, just hate the damn shadows, when they spam together its hell.
i see people making groups for IDS i have not yet join thx to your Video
, i am Happy with my swords, even if i use Axe most of the times 
8 runs 2 drops, just hate the damn shadows, when they spam together its hell.
i see people making groups for IDS i have not yet join thx to your Video
, i am Happy with my swords, even if i use Axe most of the times
ballzieee
Yolanda, Mantra of Frost is useless. Elemental Resistance is essential for this run.
Also with monster spawns you can be real unluky. Ive not seen this video but if you take the first right in Mineral springs (The inner route to the cave) There is a group of Avica's there. They block the tiny passage when you start going down hill on your way to the Mountain. If Hyl Thundwing/bird is there, then basicallly you are totally rooted :P I wasted like 20 candy canes trying to pass him but to no avail :P
I learnt this run from Razor :-P
My Attributes for the solo run are,
Inspiration: 5 (5)
Strength:12+1 (13)
Swordsmanship:9+3 (12)
Tactics: 8+1 (9)
I use the gladiator armor and a
IDS or FDS (Mx dmg)
crimson caprace sheild: Armor:16 Health+45 Receives -2 to Dmg
Basically if Mountain Trolls spawn it is absolutely essential that you kill them first. When they come up to you and start hitting you, use Dolyak sig. when that runs out then use Watch urself.
Ive done 3 solo runs and got 2 IDS in the first 2 i did.
I thought I might add a note,
THE 5 ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Elemental Resistance, Dolyak Sig, Healing Sig, Watch Yourself, Sprint
For the other spaces I use
- Hundred Blades Elite Skill(the imps tend to group together)
- Sever Artery
- Gash
Notes:
-Kill Mountain Trolls First (Priority)
-Mantra of Frost is no good
-Try to avoid using Watch urself and Dolyak at the same time. Use Watch Yourself when Dolyak runs out.
Ive not watched the video but I can imagine what it looks like :-) Well done
Also with monster spawns you can be real unluky. Ive not seen this video but if you take the first right in Mineral springs (The inner route to the cave) There is a group of Avica's there. They block the tiny passage when you start going down hill on your way to the Mountain. If Hyl Thundwing/bird is there, then basicallly you are totally rooted :P I wasted like 20 candy canes trying to pass him but to no avail :P
I learnt this run from Razor :-P
My Attributes for the solo run are,
Inspiration: 5 (5)
Strength:12+1 (13)
Swordsmanship:9+3 (12)
Tactics: 8+1 (9)
I use the gladiator armor and a
IDS or FDS (Mx dmg)
crimson caprace sheild: Armor:16 Health+45 Receives -2 to Dmg
Basically if Mountain Trolls spawn it is absolutely essential that you kill them first. When they come up to you and start hitting you, use Dolyak sig. when that runs out then use Watch urself.
Ive done 3 solo runs and got 2 IDS in the first 2 i did.
I thought I might add a note,
THE 5 ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Elemental Resistance, Dolyak Sig, Healing Sig, Watch Yourself, Sprint
For the other spaces I use
- Hundred Blades Elite Skill(the imps tend to group together)
- Sever Artery
- Gash
Notes:
-Kill Mountain Trolls First (Priority)
-Mantra of Frost is no good
-Try to avoid using Watch urself and Dolyak at the same time. Use Watch Yourself when Dolyak runs out.
Ive not watched the video but I can imagine what it looks like :-) Well done
Kapper
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Originally Posted by beleg curudin
You rock, I tried it the first time with HoD helm, dragons chest, wavern leggings, and ascalon boots, The could barely touch me, and I still had enough energy to keep elemental resistance on. 7 imp dropped one. Thats all I wanted, I am not in it to sell it, I just wanted to get one with my own hands. I dropped sword down to 11 and beefed strength up 1 and inspiration up one. I didn't have a good sword so I used my candy cane one. 8 damage a hit, but the DoT did the work.
Very glad to hear it. The intent of the video was so anyone who wants one has a reasonable ability to get one...plus the challenge of doing it yourself was fun, I though. So I'm glad so many people like you have been able to get one.
Kapper
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Originally Posted by berko
Kapper sorry if I hijacked your thred, I'm just trying to help them
S'all good. Everything you say is solid and it's not like I was the first to solo these by any stretch. I just made a video to make it easier for more people.
Thanks for your posts. It allows me to be lazy.
S'all good. Everything you say is solid and it's not like I was the first to solo these by any stretch. I just made a video to make it easier for more people.Thanks for your posts. It allows me to be lazy.
ibex333
With the addition of the ICE Golem this farming has been NURFED.
I dont believe anyone can do this anymore when the golem is there. Try doing all those signets under RUST, will ya?
I dont believe anyone can do this anymore when the golem is there. Try doing all those signets under RUST, will ya?
dahlen
Sorry for my crude language, but how the RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GO am I supposed to survive the Ice Golems? Usually they're at the back, and I try to kill them first - under a heavy fire from 10+ imps. And! They put Rust on me. Therefore my Healing sig takes years to cast. I can barely reach the golems due to my "slowed" pace. HOW? 
N8DOGG
"With the addition of the ICE Golem this farming has been NURFED.
I dont believe anyone can do this anymore when the golem is there. Try doing all those signets under RUST, will ya?"
I just did 2 runs and rezoned twice on the last run because it was a good spawn. I didn't have any luck in getting a IDS. The only problems(still not too hard) is when there are two Trolls. You just have to watch the skills that they use and watch for the intrupt.
The Ice golems are not that hard. The only Signet that gets slowed down is Dolyak sig. I don't even drop to a low enough health to use healing sig.
If any one want to see my armor/weapons/skills let me know I will get screen shots.
Also I always keep Watch Yourself!, Dolyak Signet, Elemental Resistance going at all times.
And Just for the record I don't need to use the Denravi Hex Helmet but if it can work for you go and get it.
I dont believe anyone can do this anymore when the golem is there. Try doing all those signets under RUST, will ya?"
I just did 2 runs and rezoned twice on the last run because it was a good spawn. I didn't have any luck in getting a IDS. The only problems(still not too hard) is when there are two Trolls. You just have to watch the skills that they use and watch for the intrupt.
The Ice golems are not that hard. The only Signet that gets slowed down is Dolyak sig. I don't even drop to a low enough health to use healing sig.
If any one want to see my armor/weapons/skills let me know I will get screen shots.
Also I always keep Watch Yourself!, Dolyak Signet, Elemental Resistance going at all times.
And Just for the record I don't need to use the Denravi Hex Helmet but if it can work for you go and get it.
Nater
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Originally Posted by N8DOGG
I dont believe anyone can do this anymore when the golem is there. Try doing all those signets under RUST, will ya?"
I just did 2 runs and rezoned twice on the last run because it was a good spawn. I didn't have any luck in getting a IDS. The only problems(still not too hard) is when there are two Trolls. You just have to watch the skills that they use and watch for the intrupt.
The Ice golems are not that hard. The only Signet that gets slowed down is Dolyak sig. I don't even drop to a low enough health to use healing sig.
If any one want to see my armor/weapons/skills let me know I will get screen shots.
Also I always keep Watch Yourself!, Dolyak Signet, Elemental Resistance going at all times.
And Just for the record I don't need to use the Denravi Hex Helmet but if it can work for you go and get it. /agree ^
ballzieee
savage Striker. They dont drop IDS outside Marhans Grotto.
Nesty_Angel
12 runs in a row and no ids, i'm considering just farming griffons and buying the ids now T_T
RazorEdge
Actually, I've seen drops just outside the cave (still in mineral springs tho),
if that was what he meant. Anyway, a few notes. With the correct gear and
set of skills, nothing should stop you. Not Pines, Not Giants, not Hyl Thunderwing.
If you can't run past them, put dolyak on and "walk it off". Heal if needed. Timed
correctly, you WILL survive 'em all.
Also, sometimes you get unlucky with spawn in Tasca's Demise, mainly with the
Heretics who sometimes spawns near the res shrine. Everything else can be
avoided. Anyway, if they spawn, you'll usually die. However -15% in DP really
doesn't have much to say in this run. If you don't work it off with some Avicaras,
you will once you get to the cave.
Also, with correct gear I mean get at least something with -2 while in stance.
Collector Stance shield (crimson carapace shield) at least. A shield with -2
and -3 while hexed would probably be ideal here, max armor of course.
Also, since the Golems got level up (10 -> 24) and rust, I find it alot easier
going dual. Better chance of success. Since I usually go axe warrior, I'm
mostly looking out for good sword warriors to join me. Bleeding is great. Got
several very skilled friends on my list I usually do this with. Remember, if you
go dual, only one of you needs to bring watch yourself. The other one could
instead bring another attack skill.
As mentioned Azure shadows can be a pest, but advancing slowly and taking
on a few at the time helps. Also, Disrupting Chop (20sec extra recharge when
hit) helps alot both against the azures and their SoJ and the Ice Beasts Mist
Form. If I'm ever there farming and have bought some new gear, I usually
take the time to infuse them while I'm there..
Btw, Hey again Azumi.. ^_^ Also, great video/guide Kapper.
P.S. IDS still drops, even tho there are alot of ppl saying they don't anymore.
Got one last week.
if that was what he meant. Anyway, a few notes. With the correct gear and
set of skills, nothing should stop you. Not Pines, Not Giants, not Hyl Thunderwing.
If you can't run past them, put dolyak on and "walk it off". Heal if needed. Timed
correctly, you WILL survive 'em all.
Also, sometimes you get unlucky with spawn in Tasca's Demise, mainly with the
Heretics who sometimes spawns near the res shrine. Everything else can be
avoided. Anyway, if they spawn, you'll usually die. However -15% in DP really
doesn't have much to say in this run. If you don't work it off with some Avicaras,
you will once you get to the cave.
Also, with correct gear I mean get at least something with -2 while in stance.
Collector Stance shield (crimson carapace shield) at least. A shield with -2
and -3 while hexed would probably be ideal here, max armor of course.
Also, since the Golems got level up (10 -> 24) and rust, I find it alot easier
going dual. Better chance of success. Since I usually go axe warrior, I'm
mostly looking out for good sword warriors to join me. Bleeding is great. Got
several very skilled friends on my list I usually do this with. Remember, if you
go dual, only one of you needs to bring watch yourself. The other one could
instead bring another attack skill.
As mentioned Azure shadows can be a pest, but advancing slowly and taking
on a few at the time helps. Also, Disrupting Chop (20sec extra recharge when
hit) helps alot both against the azures and their SoJ and the Ice Beasts Mist
Form. If I'm ever there farming and have bought some new gear, I usually
take the time to infuse them while I'm there..
Btw, Hey again Azumi.. ^_^ Also, great video/guide Kapper.
P.S. IDS still drops, even tho there are alot of ppl saying they don't anymore.
Got one last week.
Auturgist
I recently did this run and found that instead of Sever Artery and Desperation Blow, I really liked Deadly Riposte and Final Thrust. Deadly Riposte, with so many points in Tactics, is used exclusively for the Mountain Trolls... but man does it help in avoiding their disrupting attacks while still inflicting them with Bleeding. Despite its limited application, the fact that it doubles as evasion against the toughest monster you actually have to fight makes Deadly Riposte a great skill to take with you. It makes really short work of the trolls!
Final Thrust is just good for ending enemies quickly. You don't need to inflict conditions on any of them but the trolls, and Deadly Riposte takes care of that.
Final Thrust is just good for ending enemies quickly. You don't need to inflict conditions on any of them but the trolls, and Deadly Riposte takes care of that.
Replicant
what skills should be substituted if the warrior was to use an Axe?
I preferably use axes, i was using a max damage firey dragon sword with +13% while health > 50, and customized.... was doing 4 damage normal attacking LOL.
The person with me, was using an axe and killed 3 in the time it took me to kill 1...
I preferably use axes, i was using a max damage firey dragon sword with +13% while health > 50, and customized.... was doing 4 damage normal attacking LOL.
The person with me, was using an axe and killed 3 in the time it took me to kill 1...
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Ezekial
I recently went to try my hand on getting an IDS for myself after watching the Tutorial Video, all that running really turned me off but when I actually did it, well it was very very easy.
I used the same build that he did in the video and the only part I had was the field right before the the warp into the spring field.
So I mad it to the Ice imp cave only to see all the imps outside and 2 Trolls and 1 Ice golem.. I couldent even kill 1 troll.
I failed bad but when I get another skill point im gonna grab Deadly Repose and try it again, I really want to get myself an IDS so im not gonna give up, or i'll find a partner to join me.
I used the same build that he did in the video and the only part I had was the field right before the the warp into the spring field.
So I mad it to the Ice imp cave only to see all the imps outside and 2 Trolls and 1 Ice golem.. I couldent even kill 1 troll.
I failed bad but when I get another skill point im gonna grab Deadly Repose and try it again, I really want to get myself an IDS so im not gonna give up, or i'll find a partner to join me.
RazorEdge
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Originally Posted by Replicant
what skills should be substituted if the warrior was to use an Axe?
I preferably use axes, i was using a max damage firey dragon sword with +13% while health > 50, and customized.... was doing 4 damage normal attacking LOL.
The person with me, was using an axe and killed 3 in the time it took me to kill 1... I use Eviscerate (Elite), Executioner's Strike and Disrupting Chop with great
effect. You could change Disrupting Chop to some else tho. Like Cyclone Axe,
allthough that one drains energy, or Penetrating Blow. But I recommend the
two first ones at least.
I preferably use axes, i was using a max damage firey dragon sword with +13% while health > 50, and customized.... was doing 4 damage normal attacking LOL.
The person with me, was using an axe and killed 3 in the time it took me to kill 1... I use Eviscerate (Elite), Executioner's Strike and Disrupting Chop with great
effect. You could change Disrupting Chop to some else tho. Like Cyclone Axe,
allthough that one drains energy, or Penetrating Blow. But I recommend the
two first ones at least.
imsystem
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Originally Posted by Dograzor
CAn u use a Wa/El for the running?
i think mes is needed for the elemental resistance
Lord Sethoroth
How come can't watch the video, on the first website it says, invalid access key or something like that, then on the second one it says i have to pay for it and i don't want to do that. plz cud u link it onto a different website. e.g. multiply.com
flexibility
it's lieutanant's helm found in henge of denravi, and btw, is the IDS still available for farming now???
Eclair
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Originally Posted by flexibility
it's lieutanant's helm found in henge of denravi, and btw, is the IDS still available for farming now???
They dropped on thursday night and friday afternoon. No luck saturday though.
Minus Sign
Nice guide and video.
For those who have asked, I use axe for farming.
Skills I found most useful here are Desperation blow, Disrupting Chop and Watch Yourself (or Executioner's Strike, depending on mood); my weapon of choice is Victos Battle Axe for the +30 HP mod, but you could swap that to sundering for extra critical damage or a Zealous grip weapon for mana regen. Other than that, I have the same build described by Kapper.
Armor is full platemail, with Denravi Helm as an extra head piece to swap out for running and Ice Golems.
Runes: sup Vigor, sub absorption and minor tactics strength and axe skill.
It works very well and I find it quicker than when I tried with sword bleeding skills (after seeing your vid, I had to try, but its not me =).
With that setup, I average 20-70 HP hits regularly against imps.
Also; Ice Golems aren’t a nerf. You just need to accept that you’ll be taking some damage while you make your way to them and that the first part of the farm will be slow and more annoying than usual. Take your time, clack away at healing signet if one gets rust off on you (when there are 2 in one group, one of them will), and use that Denravi Hex helm. Its mod makes having it very nice when golems are the flavor of the day.
Here’s how I handle 2 trolls when I’m worried about interrupts: I take it. That’s right, I spam heal sig when I DON’T need it and concentrate damage on the trolls. Often, they DO get an interrupt off on heal sig, but by the time I actually need it, one of them is dead and I can more easily watch the other…because he’s the second course! If I get lucky enough to disrupting chop their interrupt, I turn my attention on the second troll, since he’s the real threat now.
Now, Ice Golem and troll? That’s a pain! But it’s still winnable. Again, Denravi Hex helm to reduce rust time from the golem and target the troll above everything else; he’s what will kill you here.
What I really have a problem with are the nightmares and Ice Beast at the back of the cave. Getting that beast away from his friends can prove difficult, and taking them both on together is extreme. But that’s what disrupting chop is for. Mist Form is the bane of a Warrior farmer, so, knocking it out early becomes a priority.
Other than that, if the worst should happen, try to kill as many critters as you can. DP drops fast when there’s no one to share experience with, so kill Tundra Giants until you’re back up to full health and go at em boyz!
By the way, how much are these things worth now? It seems like a lot of people are still having trouble getting them and getting there. I only farm here when a guildie asks for one and I’ve nothing better to do. How much plat am I giving away?
For those who have asked, I use axe for farming.
Skills I found most useful here are Desperation blow, Disrupting Chop and Watch Yourself (or Executioner's Strike, depending on mood); my weapon of choice is Victos Battle Axe for the +30 HP mod, but you could swap that to sundering for extra critical damage or a Zealous grip weapon for mana regen. Other than that, I have the same build described by Kapper.
Armor is full platemail, with Denravi Helm as an extra head piece to swap out for running and Ice Golems.
Runes: sup Vigor, sub absorption and minor tactics strength and axe skill.
It works very well and I find it quicker than when I tried with sword bleeding skills (after seeing your vid, I had to try, but its not me =).
With that setup, I average 20-70 HP hits regularly against imps.
Also; Ice Golems aren’t a nerf. You just need to accept that you’ll be taking some damage while you make your way to them and that the first part of the farm will be slow and more annoying than usual. Take your time, clack away at healing signet if one gets rust off on you (when there are 2 in one group, one of them will), and use that Denravi Hex helm. Its mod makes having it very nice when golems are the flavor of the day.
Here’s how I handle 2 trolls when I’m worried about interrupts: I take it. That’s right, I spam heal sig when I DON’T need it and concentrate damage on the trolls. Often, they DO get an interrupt off on heal sig, but by the time I actually need it, one of them is dead and I can more easily watch the other…because he’s the second course! If I get lucky enough to disrupting chop their interrupt, I turn my attention on the second troll, since he’s the real threat now.
Now, Ice Golem and troll? That’s a pain! But it’s still winnable. Again, Denravi Hex helm to reduce rust time from the golem and target the troll above everything else; he’s what will kill you here.
What I really have a problem with are the nightmares and Ice Beast at the back of the cave. Getting that beast away from his friends can prove difficult, and taking them both on together is extreme. But that’s what disrupting chop is for. Mist Form is the bane of a Warrior farmer, so, knocking it out early becomes a priority.
Other than that, if the worst should happen, try to kill as many critters as you can. DP drops fast when there’s no one to share experience with, so kill Tundra Giants until you’re back up to full health and go at em boyz!
By the way, how much are these things worth now? It seems like a lot of people are still having trouble getting them and getting there. I only farm here when a guildie asks for one and I’ve nothing better to do. How much plat am I giving away?
Vance Reaver
i cant get past the golem can someone help me?
Nilator
Trying the run, not working. Golems=impossible.