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This build is designed to clear the raptor cave and kill Rekoff Broodmother quickly and easily.  Using Shadow Form to avoid almost all damage, this build takes advantage of the AoE degeneration from Radiation Field skill and Viper's Defense skill to rapidly degen the hatchlings to death. This Build may also be used to farm Vermin outside Senji's Corner.
This build is designed to clear the raptor cave and kill Rekoff Broodmother quickly and easily.  Using Shadow Form to avoid almost all damage, this build takes advantage of the AoE degeneration from [[gw:Radiation Field|Radiation Field]] skill and [[gw:Viper's Defense|Viper's Defense]] skill to rapidly degen the hatchlings to death. This Build may also be used to farm Vermin outside Senji's Corner.
 
  
 
== Attributes and Skills ==
 
== Attributes and Skills ==
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* Any armor.
 
* Any armor.
 
* Radiant Insignias and Runes of Attunement on as many pieces of armor as possible.
 
* Radiant Insignias and Runes of Attunement on as many pieces of armor as possible.
* Weapon of Enchanting and +5 energy, such as the [[gw:Totem Axe|Totem Axe]] and an Earth Magic offhand item can work.
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* Weapon of Enchanting and +5 energy, such as the Totem Axe and an Earth Magic offhand item can work.
 
* Poisonous (1-handed weapon) of Enchanting, with Earth Magic offhand item would be ideal, to extend the duration of poison from Viper's Defense.
 
* Poisonous (1-handed weapon) of Enchanting, with Earth Magic offhand item would be ideal, to extend the duration of poison from Viper's Defense.
  
 
== Usage ==  
 
== Usage ==  
* Enter [[gw:Riven Earth|Riven Earth]] from [[gw:Rata Sum|Rata Sum]], and take the bounty.
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* Enter Riven Earth from Rata Sum, and take the bounty.
 
* You should have your Asuran title track active for more energy.
 
* You should have your Asuran title track active for more energy.
* Before entering the cave, cast [[gw:Glyph of Swiftness|Glyph of Swiftness]], [[gw:Deadly Paradox|Deadly Paradox]], and [[gw:Shadow Form|Shadow Form]].
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* Before entering the cave, cast Glyph of Swiftness, Deadly Paradox, and Shadow Form.
* Maintain [[gw:Shadow Form|Shadow Form]] while in the cave.
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* Maintain Shadow Form while in the cave.
 
* Run through the cave, collecting aggro from all the hatchlings and the boss.
 
* Run through the cave, collecting aggro from all the hatchlings and the boss.
* Cast [[gw:Sliver Armor|Sliver Armor]] to kill the boss.  
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* Cast Sliver Armor to kill the boss.  
* Constantly attack [[gw:Rekoff Broodmother|Rekoff Broodmother]] to keep her from breaking aggro.
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* Constantly attack Rekoff Broodmother to keep her from breaking aggro.
* After the boss dies, cast [[gw:Radiation Field|Radiation Field]] and wait 5 seconds for Disease to appear.
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* After the boss dies, cast Radiation Field and wait 5 seconds for Disease to appear.
* When the hatchlings are diseased, cast [[gw:Viper's Defense|Viper's Defense]].
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* When the hatchlings are diseased, cast Viper's Defense.
* Continue maintaining [[gw:Shadow Form|Shadow Form]] until all the hatchlings are dead.
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* Continue maintaining Shadow Form until all the hatchlings are dead.
 
* Collect drops and repeat as desired.
 
* Collect drops and repeat as desired.
  
 
== Counters ==  
 
== Counters ==  
* Failing to maintain [[gw:Shadow Form|Shadow Form]].
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* Failing to maintain Shadow Form.
* Rekoff Broodmother biting your head off with [[gw:Twisting Jaws|Twisting Jaws]].
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* Rekoff Broodmother biting your head off with Twisting Jaws.
* Angorodons biting your head off with [[gw:Twisting Jaws|Twisting Jaws]].
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* Angorodons biting your head off with Twisting Jaws.
* Casting [[gw:Radiation Field|Radiation Field]] or [[gw:Viper's Defense|Viper's Defense]] too early.
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* Casting Radiation Field or Viper's Defense too early.
 
* Not enough energy to maintain the Shadow Form chain and damage spells.
 
* Not enough energy to maintain the Shadow Form chain and damage spells.
 
* Not having high enough Asuran Rank
 
* Not having high enough Asuran Rank
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* You need around 65 energy.
 
* You need around 65 energy.
 
* Don't forget to activate the Asuran Title.
 
* Don't forget to activate the Asuran Title.
* You MUST kill [[gw:Rekoff Broodmother|Rekoff Broodmother]] first.
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* You MUST kill Rekoff Broodmother first.
  
 
== Variants ==
 
== Variants ==
 
More optional skills:
 
More optional skills:
* [[gw:Light of Deldrimor|Light of Deldrimor]] Cheap AoE damage, can speed up killing the hatchlings.
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* Light of Deldrimor Cheap AoE damage, can speed up killing the hatchlings.
* [[gw:Intensity|Intensity]] Damage boost to increase the speed of killing Rekoff Broodmother, but not really needed.
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* Intensity Damage boost to increase the speed of killing Rekoff Broodmother, but not really needed.
* [[gw:"By Ural's Hammer!"|"By Ural's Hammer!"]] Damage boost to increase the speed of killing Rekoff Broodmother, but not really needed.
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* "By Ural's Hammer!" Damage boost to increase the speed of killing Rekoff Broodmother, but not really needed.
* [[gw:Feigned Neutrality|Feigned Neutrality]] or [[gw:Shadow Sanctuary|Shadow Sanctuary]] You will want the option of a heal, whichever you are comfortable with to survive multiple twisting jaws.
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* Feigned Neutrality or Shadow Sanctuary You will want the option of a heal, whichever you are comfortable with to survive multiple twisting jaws.
* [[gw:Mindbender|Mindbender]] or [[gw:Dark Escape|Dark Escape]] Can speed up the gathering of aggro for a faster run.  Mindbender in particular is convenient at high rank because of its higher speed boost and half casting.
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* Mindbender or Dark Escape Can speed up the gathering of aggro for a faster run.  Mindbender in particular is convenient at high rank because of its higher speed boost and half casting.
  
  
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== Additional Links ==
 
== Additional Links ==
 
* Note that this video uses Intensity: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd_pgnOZOXA&fmt=18 Degen Raptor Farming]
 
* Note that this video uses Intensity: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd_pgnOZOXA&fmt=18 Degen Raptor Farming]
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[[Category:Guild Wars]]

Latest revision as of 00:16, 15 February 2012

This build is designed to clear the raptor cave and kill Rekoff Broodmother quickly and easily. Using Shadow Form to avoid almost all damage, this build takes advantage of the AoE degeneration from Radiation Field skill and Viper's Defense skill to rapidly degen the hatchlings to death. This Build may also be used to farm Vermin outside Senji's Corner.

Attributes and Skills

<pvxbig> [build prof=A/E name="A/E Perma SF Raptor Farmer" ear=12 dead=3 sha=12+1+3][Glyph of Swiftness@0][Deadly Paradox][Shadow Form][Ebon Battle Standard of Honor][Sliver Armor][Radiation Field][Viper's Defense][Air of Superiority][/build] </pvxbig>

Equipment

  • An Asuran rank of 6+ is advisable
  • Any armor.
  • Radiant Insignias and Runes of Attunement on as many pieces of armor as possible.
  • Weapon of Enchanting and +5 energy, such as the Totem Axe and an Earth Magic offhand item can work.
  • Poisonous (1-handed weapon) of Enchanting, with Earth Magic offhand item would be ideal, to extend the duration of poison from Viper's Defense.

Usage

  • Enter Riven Earth from Rata Sum, and take the bounty.
  • You should have your Asuran title track active for more energy.
  • Before entering the cave, cast Glyph of Swiftness, Deadly Paradox, and Shadow Form.
  • Maintain Shadow Form while in the cave.
  • Run through the cave, collecting aggro from all the hatchlings and the boss.
  • Cast Sliver Armor to kill the boss.
  • Constantly attack Rekoff Broodmother to keep her from breaking aggro.
  • After the boss dies, cast Radiation Field and wait 5 seconds for Disease to appear.
  • When the hatchlings are diseased, cast Viper's Defense.
  • Continue maintaining Shadow Form until all the hatchlings are dead.
  • Collect drops and repeat as desired.

Counters

  • Failing to maintain Shadow Form.
  • Rekoff Broodmother biting your head off with Twisting Jaws.
  • Angorodons biting your head off with Twisting Jaws.
  • Casting Radiation Field or Viper's Defense too early.
  • Not enough energy to maintain the Shadow Form chain and damage spells.
  • Not having high enough Asuran Rank

Notes

  • You need around 65 energy.
  • Don't forget to activate the Asuran Title.
  • You MUST kill Rekoff Broodmother first.

Variants

More optional skills:

  • Light of Deldrimor Cheap AoE damage, can speed up killing the hatchlings.
  • Intensity Damage boost to increase the speed of killing Rekoff Broodmother, but not really needed.
  • "By Ural's Hammer!" Damage boost to increase the speed of killing Rekoff Broodmother, but not really needed.
  • Feigned Neutrality or Shadow Sanctuary You will want the option of a heal, whichever you are comfortable with to survive multiple twisting jaws.
  • Mindbender or Dark Escape Can speed up the gathering of aggro for a faster run. Mindbender in particular is convenient at high rank because of its higher speed boost and half casting.


The following variant uses Fire magic and is capable of quickly farming all of the hatchlings, but not killing the boss. <pvxbig> [build prof=Assassin/Elementalist FireMagic=12 ShadowArts=12+1+3 DeadlyArts=3][Glyph of Swiftness][Deadly Paradox][Shadow Form][Radiation Field][Meteor Shower][Bed Of Coals][Viper's Defense][Shadow Refuge][/build] </pvxbig>

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