Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: ryan.6217

ryan.6217

So it is understood that the level is easy, rather short (in comparison to other fractals), and simple in concept, but could you do less? The problem is, of course, the end boss. If it isn’t bad enough that he himself does a ton of damage, everything else going on is pure chaos. Dodging lava plumes, hot foot condition, kiting him away from the villagers (who must be GWAMM to not take a crap ton of burning damage), Breaking his bubble shield, and all that immobilize. Yes, it is beatable, and yes it is a cool concept, but don’t you think it’s a bit much to deal with? Would anybody else like to see A-net take away at least one of the distractions?

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: Sovta.4719

Sovta.4719

No, i would like them to remove some dredge and put “distractions” like this cause it’s way better mechanic.

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: Grimno.6172

Grimno.6172

I had made a thread about his around the same time, lol
To me right now… it seems the biggest issue, are those slimes.
The number of them more specificly.

Grimno Lvl 80 WR
Lance Delgado Lvl 20 Thief

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: ExaDal.2017

ExaDal.2017

I hate that fractal, but I must admit it is the best designed battle in all game. Maybe is a harder if you dont have guardians in your group, that is a problem.

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: ryan.6217

ryan.6217

Grimno, are you a class act Charr warrior? if so, I was just in your group, and we were both conspiring the same thing.

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: worfox.2507

worfox.2507

This boss is not hard, its extremely easy. Use your reflection and block skills and move all the time. A mesmer, ele or guard can help in lvl40+, but dont needed.

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: Grimno.6172

Grimno.6172

This boss is not hard, its extremely easy. Use your reflection and block skills and move all the time. A mesmer, ele or guard can help in lvl40+, but dont needed.

Question.
What if you’re a warrior, and you don’t have reflect or block skills?

Grimno Lvl 80 WR
Lance Delgado Lvl 20 Thief

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: ExaDal.2017

ExaDal.2017

This boss is not hard, its extremely easy. Use your reflection and block skills and move all the time. A mesmer, ele or guard can help in lvl40+, but dont needed.

Extremely easy? I think you’re exaggerating. Is the hardest boss in all game.

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: Sovta.4719

Sovta.4719

This boss is not hard, its extremely easy. Use your reflection and block skills and move all the time. A mesmer, ele or guard can help in lvl40+, but dont needed.

Question.
What if you’re a warrior, and you don’t have reflect or block skills?

Answer.
Learn to play, warrior has block skills.

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: FangedTerror.3852

FangedTerror.3852

I agree he is one of the hardest, but that doesn’t mean he needs a nerf.

He can be defeated but people have to be prepared and on top of their game. Its a greAt feeling beating him at 35+

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: worfox.2507

worfox.2507

This boss is not hard, its extremely easy. Use your reflection and block skills and move all the time. A mesmer, ele or guard can help in lvl40+, but dont needed.

Question.
What if you’re a warrior, and you don’t have reflect or block skills?

Use Endure Pain, shield 5 skill…

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: Scarn.1703

Scarn.1703

its really a l2p issue as much as a hate saying that. he’s difficult sure, but at the same time people should know what their own class is capable of, and its surprising how many dont. I cant tell you how many times i get into arguments with mesmers because they firmly believe that they DO NOT have any type of pull. sigh….

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: Darthaemos.6370

Darthaemos.6370

The great thing about fractals is that if a level is too hard for you, just go down a couple of notches. Too many “distractions” at Level 30? No problem, just go back to 26 or 28. Problem solved! There you can practice more and then try something harder once you’re skilled enough.

Also, take at least one guardian. Two is even better.

Birgitte / Graendhal / Aveandha
Death and Taxes [DnT] | http://www.dtguilds.com/

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: deSade.9437

deSade.9437

don’t you think it’s a bit much to deal with?

No.

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: Wukunlin.8461

Wukunlin.8461

This is one of the interesting fights where too much dps at the wrong time can be problematic. Spawning elementals when my wall and shield are on cd? 90% GG

Sometimes I wish the elementals can be a bit squishier but that’s a very minor issue comparing to puggies who eat arrows like candy

Oceanic [LOD]

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: Sovta.4719

Sovta.4719

Also that food for -40% cond duration helps (or -36% cheaper version), at least for me.

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: LordByron.8369

LordByron.8369

aside the last boss, the veteran part is a blatant DPS check…as if zerker was n t the answer to everything in this game they even put walls you need to pass with OP damage.

And the best part is that helps you to understand how some profession DPS is awful, while other’s is OP…

And obviously as Always the made sure to make useless most CC spells….you are not supposed to yuse CC >____< (why on earth did u put CC in the game if it doesn t work anywhere).

The more zerker ele you have the more you will fail…

The more zerker warriors you have the easier will be.

GW2 balance:
A PvE player is supposed to avoid a 1-2 second 1 shotting aoe.
A WWW player is considered uncapable of avoiding a 5,75 second aoe for half his health.

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: SoliSnake.9457

SoliSnake.9457

the best fight i got in gw2 was the shaman at lvl 48, was awesome so no need change, this game need more boss like him that make you say “hell yeah” when you kill him

Solisnake(Elementalist)Lighting Rajin (Guardian)
YamataNoOrochi(Warrior)Ziggy Th White Duke(Mesmer)Aleandro De La Vega(Ranger)

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: Sovta.4719

Sovta.4719

the best fight i got in gw2 was the shaman at lvl 48, was awesome so no need change, this game need more boss like him that make you say “hell yeah” when you kill him

and less “hell no” when you loot him

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: Ethics.4519

Ethics.4519

The boss is fine as is. It’s your group and boss knowledge that isn’t.

The boss is hard, yes, but manageable once you know how to fight it. If you have a mesmer and at least one guardian in your group it’s a cake walk.

If you’re not sure what to do watch Strifey’s videos on fotm

RIP in peace Robert

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: Afya.5842

Afya.5842

It is by far my favorite fractal after I learn the final part. It’s not long like dredge, it’s not boring like underwater but it’s kinda challenging.

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: Kain Francois.4328

Kain Francois.4328

This boss is not hard, its extremely easy. Use your reflection and block skills and move all the time. A mesmer, ele or guard can help in lvl40+, but dont needed.

Question.
What if you’re a warrior, and you don’t have reflect or block skills?

Change to another class. ANET designed GW2 to let us swap to alts mid-dungeon, as long as you are not the instance creator.

Have a properly geared 80 of every class to accommodate every situation in the game.

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: Afya.5842

Afya.5842

A warrior complaining in PVE!? you should rephrase your sentence with necro instead of warrior. Srsly, get a guardian to put up a wall and pull the lava together then you warrior can comforty 100b down those in seconds.

Volcanic fractal: Needs Less?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: unknowable.8470

unknowable.8470

Eh the boss is great it doesn’t need to be changed in the slightest.

Mind you I run a guardian so -shrugs-