Showing Posts For zerotwo.4731:

Fractals Build Revisions

in Warrior

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

For fractals I actually use 3 weapons sets. Axe/Axe is my primary. Stacking vulnerability in conjunction with OMM and using FGJ and sig of rage for your might then switching to GS while your axe skills are on CD. The third weapon set is my rifle. I went with the Mystic rifle which has zerker stats and added a sigil of blood to gain life. When using piercing shot trait I am able to hit multiple targets provided they are in the same path. With food(omniberry ghost) The extra precision really helps with crit chance. When it comes to runes, I went in another direction then most tanks. I use the dolyak runes to add in the extra toughness and to add in constant regen since my build is 10/30/0/0/30. With food I very rarely get downed.

P.S. I noticed lately that having a higher crit chance and low crit damage is not good. You want your damage to be higher. Mine is 75% with only 60% crit chance without food. When I reversed those stats I found I actually did less damage overall. Its best to find items to bring up your crit damage which is currently 39%.

(edited by zerotwo.4731)

The point of limiting P. Fractal Relics?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

I don’t like that we can’t see other players personal lvl. Getting ppl who should not be at lvl 24+ happens way too often and you spend more time keeping them up.

reaching FotM10: Constructive Feedback

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

Just do lvl ten every time until you score a ring. It may not be the one you want but I was able to get 3 rings before I continued up the ladder.

Where to solo farm FOTM Vials after patch?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

Yeah, seems like a waste of time for trash mobs/loot. Best to complete the fractals for better drops.

Battle Standard Might Stacks

in Warrior

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

OK, now Im going to look like a troll. Oh well, Sig of rage is required since its our only running skill. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t switch out for banner. I have had trouble with waiting for the banner CD so I could continue you keep up with others. Saving the banner for the final boss really is the only option since 90% of the groups run COF.

Optimum Trait Distribution for Glass Cannons

in Warrior

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

25 (40 prec. per signet, +might per GS Hitreduce recharge

I think you can find better choices then the 40 per signet. This would lead me to assume your running 3 sigs just to get a benefit from that trait. As I have done COF many times, I don’t recall seeing many lvl 80 sig warriors.

A Little Love for Longbow (CD Reduction)?

in Warrior

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

Bow is fine and all but the rifle for range with piercing shot trait is awesome. I can hit multiple targets and stack bleeds as well as crit everything hit. I believe the rifle also shoots faster. Depending on your build, using the rifle allows you to avoid tactics traits and focus your trait points on areas to boost your crit/damage.

(edited by zerotwo.4731)

Warrior for fractals...

in Warrior

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

TBH, I switch out skills depending on the map. My base skills are healing surge, FGJ, Balanced stance, shake it off, sig of rage. Depending on the situation I will drop balanced stance for undure pain or OMM. Condition heavy areas I drop FGJ and grab stamina sig and switch out healing surge for mending. For some boss battles I will at times switch out sig of rage for battle standard to help others. Most of the time you should be using shouts. They are instant cast and they buff other players not to mention they stack might. I do find at times I dont have enough players who support so I switch to range with my rifle. I suggest, if your traits support it, to take the ability of piercing damage and 20% less recharge time on rifles. Its great for hitting multiple targets and does alot of damage.

Pristine fractal relics & ascended rings

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

Im just saving the rings and relics in case changes do come.

26.02.2013 Warrior Build

in Warrior

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

Best to go crit build and splash conditions. I like the TA warrior armor. Lots of condition damage. Duel axe with a bleed sigil on crit or sword axe with a secondary GS. I can hold 12 stacks and still deal high DPS.

Dredge Fractal now impossible

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

I have never viewed using spy kits on the switch as being an exploit. It just made it quicker to complete. If players choose to kill the first spawn group and kite during the switch being used then so be it. Its a matter of opinion. I prefer the kits for rezing downed players to avoid wiping.

and that is why i read you are on a low level…

So, me being on lvl 26 means I haven’t played higher lvls? Completed lvl 30 and 32 to help others.

You know the first switch to open the first door?
Well its hard to stay alive till you reach the button at higher levels….

Never said it wasn’t difficult. If everything was easy this game would become boring very quickly.

Noway you can tank its just not possible.

Requires kiting and dodging. If ppl were not finishing this at all I could understand that statement.

Also do you know that in the time required to do DREDGE if you manage to you can do a Whole fractal daily?

Cliffside and even the asura (wonderful knockback) can take just as long.

And how fun is the bomb door also?

Very easy! Team holds a space back from the stairs. As a warrior… Endure pain, balanced stance, shake it off, healing surge and sig of rage. Pop signet. Grab a bomb. Dodge is usually required once on my way to the door. Pop endure pain. Plant. Dodge and use balanced stance then healing surge. Dodge once more if possible and your at the stairs. Group drops back and de-agros. If I get killed the team drops out of combat so I can respawn. Rinse and repeat. After the door is gone simply stacking to the right corner of the door allows me to focus melee the trash while receiving support from the rest. I have never had a problem with that door, even when we did it at lvl 30.

Dredge Fractal now impossible

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

I have never viewed using spy kits on the switch as being an exploit. It just made it quicker to complete. If players choose to kill the first spawn group and kite during the switch being used then so be it. Its a matter of opinion. I prefer the kits for rezing downed players to avoid wiping.

Nerf Legendary Grawl Shaman?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

Played lvl 28 last night. I was the only warrior with 2 necros, ele and ranger. After being wiped 3 times. The ranger had the nerve to question my gear. He based the reason we were getting wiped was because I wasn’t wearing zerker. What a joke! I was wearing PPC armor exotic(from TA) and I had back up armor (mad kings) if needed. I had no problem bursting the boss shield and kiting worms while whirlwind charged. I ran rifle with piercing damage as filler. 2 full circles of the Island and my team would be downed. I already get 50% crit chance BEFORE I take food. This boss is only difficult when ppl can’t properly play the class they are using.

Content skipping

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

Simply putting in doors and walls that do not open until everything is dead is all that needs to be done. However, I skip because I can. I have done so many runs of TA Im sure I could solo everything but the bosses. Received all my tokens for a full set of armor. Thank You Anet. If skipping was removed I don’t think the dungeons would be worth the time.

Where are my tokens?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

I don’t recall getting tokens in story mode. Just in explorable mode.

Quick note people: LFG vs LFM

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

^ as I stated earlier. quick and easy!

Fractal rings and pristine relics

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

Just afraid to sell them for the 4 silver then to find out they have other uses.

Coagulated "stuff" drop rate

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

If your not planing on moving ahead I would suggest spending the 75 relics. Stay doing daily runs. You will build enough relics to replace what you have lost in no time. It’s better to have some AR then none at all. I would also suggest you check out the blog on Dulfy.net. http://dulfy.net/2012/11/17/gw2-ascended-gear-and-infusion-recipes/#1. You can learn a lot about the fractals from here.

Fractal rings and pristine relics

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

I currently have 15 rings and 33 pristine relics. I am sure I am not alone. Are there any plans on changing how we can use relics and rings? I would love to be able to at least break down a ring or perhaps store them without taking up so much space. I had to drop them into bank and my other characters. Relics should have more uses as well…..

skipping =/= no skill

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

I choose to run for tokens. When helping others I don’t mind clearing. As long as the group agrees then it really isn’t an issue.

Feedback on the Swamp Fractal

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

It takes practice, like any other dungeon. Figure out how to scale trees and those longer runs are no trouble at all. As a warrior I use mending, balanced stance, sig of stamina(condition removal), Shake it off! and Sig of rage for the run. I haven’t needed a mesmer since I have figured out the paths. GL and keep trying!

Warrior: Hammer is useless?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

I would suggest you get familiar with other weapons. Even though GS is the more popular weapon you may find you enjoy sword/axe or mace/shield. Personally, I use every weapon except the hammer. Depending on the dungeon or instance, I will switch out before hand. For high DPS GS and switch to Axe/anything else. It helps the group when the baddies drop quicker. Rifle for single targets or bosses that are difficult to melee and bow for AOE vs those large groups like the dredge fractals.

Quick note people: LFG vs LFM

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

TBH, whispering should not be used unless its requested. Just join onto the person LFG or LFM. Usually the person LFG already has several others on him. Whispering could cost you your spot with that group if others are already trying to connect with them.

PHX Recruiting. PvE, WvW and Dungeons!

in Guilds

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

Currently 30+ members playing GW2. Looking for players who want to lvl lowbies, WvW and Dungeon grouping. You can leave a post on our website www.phoenixorder.com. Ventrillo is manditory, our web has a link. Our guild is on Jade Quarry

"elitists lvl80 only" attitude lately

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

As long as the poster states who they want and requirements of that person, I have no issues. Its when the poster does not state “expectations” and gets angry when you don’t run or not enough AR etc….. This game requires patients. I like the pug groups to help those that have trouble with the fractals. Most times they will add me to their friends list so we can do other dungeons as well. I tend to stay away from those players who demand a certain player with specific armor blah blah blah. Its a game, not a job.

Uncategorized Fractal harpy knockback

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

I have done this fractal many times. To the point that I actually have a place to stand for all harpies. I can see the circles and I am at max range for my rifle. I target the harpy and then turn my attention to where I am standing. I never look at the harpy until his life total reaches 0, jumping back and forth between 2 platforms to avoid knockback. Where I have trouble is with the harpy shots. Sometimes my healing is on cooldown and I know I am about to die so I jump off the edge to avoid the armor damage. I honestly hated the knockback but I adjusted to it. I dont think it needs to be changed.

The Future of Agony?

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

They have added more items that can be infused. Like the Amulets. Once gamers have made up enough laurels their will be a lot more resistance added to our gear. Currently, I switch items and equipment depending on the dungeon I am entering. So It is easy to adjust to the differences that Anet has laid out for us.

Fractal skins droprate

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

Been doing 20 daily for 3 weeks and I haven’t received a skin. I can’t complain about other drops as I have obtained 15 rings already. Now, what am I to do with all these relics……

Twilight Arbor

in Fractals, Dungeons & Raids

Posted by: zerotwo.4731

zerotwo.4731

Im doing TA for the armor and Im using a warrior. I like how the armor looks on a charr and I would switch to it when a group is low with conditions.