Changes: Build:Any/N Cho's Farmer

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This build has been designed for the following use:

PvE
farming

Solo farm Minister Cho's Estate in HM with a wide range of professions for some interesting oldschool goldies (katanas, shinobis, broad swords...) using Necrotic Traversal or Consume Corpse to bypass Master Togo.

Assassin

Attributes and Skills

<pvxbig> [build prof=A/N dag=12+2+1 cri=12+1]["I Am Unstoppable!"][optional][Flashing Blades][Critical Eye][Jagged Strike][Fox Fangs][Death Blossom][Necrotic Traversal][/build]

[[Critical Defense] (Provides 94% chance to block combined with Flashing Blades which means regen between fights is all the healing you need)
[[Shroud of Distress] (Dagger Mastery to 11+3+1, Shadow Arts to 6+1)

</pvxbig>

Equipment

Zealous Daggers of Fortitude 15% damage while in stance, while enchanted, or while health is above 50%
Survivor, Radiant, or Nightstalker Insignias

Usage

Pre-activate and maintain your effects before aggroing groups.
Switch targets after each dagger chain to spreed bleeding and maximize effectiveness of Flashing Blades and Death Blossom.
Toward the end, always attack Sickened Scribes and Sickened Servant's first.

Dervish

<pvxbig> [build prof=d/n earthp=12+1+3 scythe=10+1 myst=8+1][i am unstoppable][armor of sanctity][mirage cloak][dust cloak][twin moon sweep][vow of strength][sand shards][necrotic tr][/build] </pvxbig>

Equipment

Full Windwalker Insignias
Zealous Scythe of Fortitude

Usage

Use "I Am Unstopabble!" to prevent KDs.
Precast Vow of Strength and Sand Shards before aggroing and use them when available.
Armor of Sanctity allows you to tank enemies.
Mirage Cloak blocks attacks and provides a teardown.
Dust Cloak blinds and provides teardown.
Twin Moon Sweep triggers VoS and Sand Shards. It also provides plenty of energy, a teardown attack, and a nice heal.

Elementalist

Attributes and Skills

<pvxbig> [build prof=E/N curses=12 Earth=12+3+1 Energy=3+3]["I am Unstoppable!"][Armor of Earth][Stoneflesh Aura][Sliver Armor][Spiteful Spirit][Insidious Parasite][Necrotic Traversal][Glyph of Lesser Energy][/build] </pvxbig>

Equipment

20% enchanting weapon
Blessed Insignias

Usage

Activate your enchantments before aggroing.
As enemies zone in, activate your anti-kd skill.
Cast Spiteful Spirit on an enemy, and activate Sliver Armor.
Use Glyph of Lesser Energy for energy management.
Use Insidious Parasite for health management and vs. bosses.

Mesmer

Attributes and Skills

<pvxbig> [build prof=Me/N fas=12+1 dom=12+1+3 ins=3+1]["I am Unstoppable!"][Arcane Echo][Empathy][Signet of Midnight][Plague Sending][Unnatural Signet][Ether Feast][Necrotic Traversal][/build] </pvxbig>

Equipment

Radiant or Survivor
Staff, double fortitude

Usage

Arcane Echo->Empathy on target 1
Signet of Midnight->Plague Sending
Empathy target 2->Unnatural Signet
Empathy target 3
Ether Feast for health
Note Fast Casting's PvE reduce skill recharge effect.

Monk

Attributes and Skills

<pvxbig> [build prof=Mo/N curses=12 pro=12+1+3 div=3+3][Dwarven Stability][Protective Spirit][Spirit Bond][Shield of Absorption][Spiteful Spirit][Necrotic Traversal][Balthazar's Spirit][Essence Bond][/build] </pvxbig>

Equipment

Spirit Bonding armor (lowest AL possible, either starter armor or AL 15 armor).
Radiant Insignias
20% enchanting weapon

Usage

Activate Essence Bond and Balthazar's Spirit at the beginning of the mission.
Maintain drunkenness throughout the mission to trigger Dwarven Stabilitie's anti-knockdown effect.
Precast Dwarven Stability, Protective Spirit, and Spirit bond right before making aggro.
Spread Spiteful Spirit amongst different enemies.
Maintain your enchantments, mainly SoA and PS. Use Spirit Bond during SoA down time and to heal.

Necromancer

Attributes and Skills

<pvxbig> [build prof=N/Mo curses=12+1+3 pro=12 soul=3+3][Dwarven Stability][Protective Spirit][Spirit Bond][Shield of Absorption][Spiteful Spirit][Necrotic Traversal][Balthazar's Spirit][Essence Bond][/build] </pvxbig> <pvxbig> [build prof=N/D curses=12+1+3 Earth_Prayers=12 soul=3+1]["I am Unstoppable!"][Great Dwarf Armor][Armor of Sanctity][Vital Boon][Signet of Pious Light][Mystic Regeneration][Spiteful Spirit][Necrotic Traversal][/build] </pvxbig>

See Monk section for N/Mo equipment and usage.

Equipment

Blessed insignia or Tormentor's insignia
20% enchanting weapon
20/20 or 40/40 Curses

Usage

Spread Spiteful Spirit amongst the enemies.
Cast Armor of Sanctity when you have the enemies clumped, and maintain it throughout the battle. Use Vital Boon + Signet of Pious Light for healing. Use your other enchantments for defense and healing when needed.

Ranger

Attributes and Skills

<pvxbig> [build prof=Ranger/Necro Wilderness=8+2 Expertise=10+1+2 Blood=12]["I am Unstoppable!"][Vampiric Bite][Vampiric Touch][Unholy Feast][Dwarven Stability][Storm Chaser][Greater Conflagration][Necrotic Traversal][/build] </pvxbig>

Equipment

Pyrebound Armor with Vitae or Attunement runes
A +5 energy weapon and a shield/Blood offhand with +10 armor vs. Fire

Usage

Use Greater Conflagration before making aggro, make sure it is out of aggro range of enemies.
Keep Storm Chaser up as much as possible for insane energy gain.
Spam blood spells whilst constantly switching targets.

Ritualist

Attributes and Skills

<pvxbig> [build prof=Rt/N res=12+1+3]["I am Unstoppable!"][Great Dwarf Armor][Soothing Memories][Vengeful Was Khanhei][Vengeful Weapon][Light of Deldrimor][Weapon of Shadow][Necrotic Traversal][/build] </pvxbig>

Equipment

High Energy

Usage

Activate "I am Unstoppable!" and Great Dwarf Armor as enemies near.
Activate Vengeful Was Khanhei and Light of Deldrimor, and spam Vengeful Weapon and Soothing Memories as energy allows, saving 10 energy to...
Activate Weapon of Shadow right as Vengeful Was Khanhei expires.

Warrior

<pvxbig> [build prof=W/N tac=12+1+3 STRENGTH=12+3][Gladiator's Defense][Dwarven Stability][Brawling Headbutt]["On Your Knees!"][drunken blow][dolyak signet][feel no pain][Necrotic Traversal][/build] </pvxbig>

Equipment

Full Knight's Insignias
Zealous Scythe of Fortitude

Usage

Activate Dolyak Signet as enemies approach.
Maintain Gladiator's Defense by recharging it with Brawling Headbutt->"On Your Knees!".
Bring Healing Signet instead of Drunken Blow to be less manly.

Notes

Use Necrotic Traversal to bypass gates and Master Togo. Skip him as soon as possible.
Take groups of 2-3 one at a time to avoid scatter AI.
The animals in the zoo can be skipped but sometimes drop warrior tomes.
Afflicted Soul Explosion hits for 194 damage after the first boss dies.
Bring lock picks.
Consume corpses after end cut scene to prevent minions.

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-Farm Minister Cho's Estate in HM for some interesting oldschool goldies (katanas, shinobis, broad swords...) using [[gw:Necrotic Traversal|Necrotic Traversal]] to bypass Master Togo and gates.
+Solo farm Minister Cho's Estate in HM with a wide range of professions for some interesting oldschool goldies (katanas, shinobis, broad swords...) using [[gw:Necrotic Traversal|Necrotic Traversal]] or [[gw:Consume Corpse|Consume Corpse]] to bypass Master Togo.
+{{mini skill bar|"I Am Unstoppable!"|optional|optional|optional|optional|optional|optional|Necrotic Traversal}}
 == Assassin ==
 === Attributes and Skills ===
 <pvxbig>
-[build prof=A/N dag=12+1+2 cri=12+1]["I Am Unstoppable!"][Critical Defenses][Flashing Blades][Critical Eye][Jagged Strike][Fox Fangs][Death Blossom][Necrotic Traversal][/build]
+[build prof=A/N dag=12+2+1 cri=12+1]["I Am Unstoppable!"][optional][Flashing Blades][Critical Eye][Jagged Strike][Fox Fangs][Death Blossom][Necrotic Traversal][/build]
+* [[Critical Defense] (Provides 94% chance to block combined with Flashing Blades which means regen between fights is all the healing you need)
+* [[Shroud of Distress] (Dagger Mastery to 11+3+1, Shadow Arts to 6+1)
 </pvxbig>
 === Equipment ===
 * Zealous Daggers of Fortitude 15% damage while in stance, while enchanted, or while health is above 50%
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 * Toward the end, always attack Sickened Scribes and Sickened Servant's first.
 == Dervish ==
-=== Attributes and Skills ===
 <pvxbig>
-[build prof=D/N curses=12 Earth_Prayers=12+3+1 Mysti=3+3]["I am Unstoppable!"][Armor of Sanctity][conviction][Mystic Regen]["By Ural's Hammer"][Spiteful Spirit][Aura of Holy Might][Necrotic Traversal][/build]
+[build prof=d/n earthp=12+1+3 scythe=10+1 myst=8+1][i am unstoppable][armor of sanctity][mirage cloak][dust cloak][twin moon sweep][vow of strength][sand shards][necrotic tr][/build]
 </pvxbig>
 === Equipment ===
+* Full Windwalker Insignias
-* Caster set of fortitudes
 * Zealous Scythe of Fortitude
-* Zealous Sword
-* Radiant Insignias
 === Usage ===
+* Use "I Am Unstopabble!" to prevent KDs.
-* Activate "I am Unstoppable!" just as enemies zone in, and aggro them in a way which will allow you to make the most of your scythe.
+* Precast Vow of Strength and Sand Shards before aggroing and use them when available.
-* Cast Armor of Sanctity when all foes are adjacent.
+* Armor of Sanctity allows you to tank enemies.
-* Activate Conviction, Mystic Regeneration, and Aura of Holy Might.
+* Mirage Cloak blocks attacks and provides a teardown.
-* Cast Spiteful Spirit on one of the enemies, and activate "By Ural's Hammer!".
+* Dust Cloak blinds and provides teardown.
-* Auto-attack with scythe to regain energy.
+* Twin Moon Sweep triggers VoS and Sand Shards. It also provides plenty of energy, a teardown attack, and a nice heal.
-* Attack with zealous sword to gain energy when fighting boss.
-* Recast enchantments when nessecary.
-=== Attributes and Skills ===
-<pvxbig>
-[build prof=d/n scythe=11+1+1 earth_prayers=11+1 myst=8+1][i am unstoppable][armor of sanctity][conviction][aura of holy might][zealous sweep][reaper's sweep][victorious sweep][necrotic tr][/build]
-</pvxbig>
-=== Equipment ===
-* Zealous Scythe of Fortitude
-=== Usage ===
-* Pretty self explanatory
 == Elementalist ==
 === Attributes and Skills ===
 <pvxbig>
-[build prof=E/N curses=12 Earth=12+3+1 Energy=3+3]["I am Unstoppable!"][Armor of Earth][Stoneflesh Aura]["By Ural's Hammer"][Spiteful Spirit][Insidious Parasite][Necrotic Traversal][Glyph of Lesser Energy][/build]
+[build prof=E/N curses=12 Earth=12+3+1 Energy=3+3]["I am Unstoppable!"][Armor of Earth][Stoneflesh Aura][Sliver Armor][Spiteful Spirit][Insidious Parasite][Necrotic Traversal][Glyph of Lesser Energy][/build]
 </pvxbig>
 === Equipment ===
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 * Activate your enchantments before aggroing.
 * As enemies zone in, activate your anti-kd skill.
-* Cast Spiteful Spirit on an enemy, and activate "By Ural's Hammer!".
+* Cast Spiteful Spirit on an enemy, and activate Sliver Armor.
 * Use Glyph of Lesser Energy for energy management.
 * Use Insidious Parasite for health management and vs. bosses.
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 === Attributes and Skills ===
 <pvxbig>
-[build prof=Mo/N curses=12 pro=12+1+3 div=3+3][Dwarven Stability][Protective Spirit][Spirit Bond]["By Ural's Hammer"][Spiteful Spirit][Necrotic Traversal][Balthazar's Spirit][Essence Bond][/build]
+[build prof=Mo/N curses=12 pro=12+1+3 div=3+3][Dwarven Stability][Protective Spirit][Spirit Bond][Shield of Absorption][Spiteful Spirit][Necrotic Traversal][Balthazar's Spirit][Essence Bond][/build]
 </pvxbig>
 === Equipment ===
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 * Precast Dwarven Stability, Protective Spirit, and Spirit bond right before making aggro.
 * Spread Spiteful Spirit amongst different enemies.
-* Maintain you enchantments, keep a close eye on Spirit Bond as it can expire quickly.
+* Maintain your enchantments, mainly SoA and PS.  Use Spirit Bond during SoA down time and to heal.
 == Necromancer ==
 === Attributes and Skills ===
 <pvxbig>
-[build prof=N/Mo curses=12+1+3 pro=12 soul=3+3][Dwarven Stability][Protective Spirit][Spirit Bond]["By Ural's Hammer"][Spiteful Spirit][Necrotic Traversal][Balthazar's Spirit][Essence Bond][/build]
+[build prof=N/Mo curses=12+1+3 pro=12 soul=3+3][Dwarven Stability][Protective Spirit][Spirit Bond][Shield of Absorption][Spiteful Spirit][Necrotic Traversal][Balthazar's Spirit][Essence Bond][/build]
 </pvxbig>
 <pvxbig>
-[build prof=N/D curses=12+1+3 Earth_Prayers=12 soul=3+1]["I am Unstoppable!"][Armor of Sanctity][conviction][Vital Boon][Signet of Pious Light]["By Ural's Hammer"][Spiteful Spirit][Necrotic Traversal][/build]
+[build prof=N/D curses=12+1+3 Earth_Prayers=12 soul=3+1]["I am Unstoppable!"][Great Dwarf Armor][Armor of Sanctity][Vital Boon][Signet of Pious Light][Mystic Regeneration][Spiteful Spirit][Necrotic Traversal][/build]
 </pvxbig>
-=== Equipment and Usage ===
+* See Monk section for N/Mo equipment and usage.
-* See Necromancer secondary version of each bar.
+=== Equipment ===
+* Blessed insignia or Tormentor's insignia
+* 20% enchanting weapon
+* 20/20 or 40/40 Curses
+=== Usage ===
+* Spread Spiteful Spirit amongst the enemies.
+* Cast Armor of Sanctity when you have the enemies clumped, and maintain it throughout the battle.  Use Vital Boon + Signet of Pious Light for healing.  Use your other enchantments for defense and healing when needed.
 == Ranger ==
 === Attributes and Skills ===
 <pvxbig>
-[build prof=Ranger/Necro Wilderness=8+2 Expertise=10+1+2 Blood=12][Vampiric Bite][Vampiric Touch][Unholy Feast]["I am Unstoppable!"][Storm Chaser][Troll Unguent][Greater Conflagration][Necrotic Traversal][/build]
+[build prof=Ranger/Necro Wilderness=8+2 Expertise=10+1+2 Blood=12]["I am Unstoppable!"][Vampiric Bite][Vampiric Touch][Unholy Feast][Dwarven Stability][Storm Chaser][Greater Conflagration][Necrotic Traversal][/build]
 </pvxbig>
 === Equipment ===
 * Pyrebound Armor with Vitae or Attunement runes
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 * Activate Weapon of Shadow right as Vengeful Was Khanhei expires.
 == Warrior ==
-=== Attributes and Skills ===
 <pvxbig>
-[build prof=W/N strength=12+3 tac=12+1+3][Dolyak Signet][Gladiator's Defense][Brawling Headbutt]["On Your Knees!"]["By Ural's Hammer!"][Riposte][Healing Signet][Necrotic Traversal][/build]
+[build prof=W/N tac=12+1+3 STRENGTH=12+3][Gladiator's Defense][Dwarven Stability][Brawling Headbutt]["On Your Knees!"][drunken blow][dolyak signet][feel no pain][Necrotic Traversal][/build]
 </pvxbig>
 === Equipment ===
+* Full Knight's Insignias
-* Zealous Sword
-* Tactics or Strength Shield of Fortitude, optional inscription
+* Zealous Scythe of Fortitude
-* If you're up for it, a Scythe for lol adrenalin gain.
 === Usage ===
 * Activate Dolyak Signet as enemies approach.
 * Maintain Gladiator's Defense by recharging it with Brawling Headbutt->"On Your Knees!".
+* Bring Healing Signet instead of Drunken Blow to be less manly.
-* Spam Riposte (weapon swap between scythe and sword for max Riposte-age).
-== General Notes ==
+== Notes ==
-* Use Necrotic Traversal to bypass gates and Master Togo.  Do not Follow Master Togo when he begins pinging on the map as this may trigger him to follow you throughout the rest of the mission.
+* Use Necrotic Traversal to bypass gates and Master Togo. Skip him as soon as possible.
-* Try to take on groups of 2-3 one at a time, otherwise scatter AI will activate and actually decrease your overall efficiency.
+* Take groups of 2-3 one at a time to avoid scatter AI.
-* The animals in the zoo part will sometimes drop Warrior Tomes, but other than that, they will not drop anything, so you may want to skip them.
+* The animals in the zoo can be skipped but sometimes drop warrior tomes.
-* The warrior boss in the middle of the mission uses Afflicted Soul Explosion which will hit you for 194 damage upon his death.  Make sure your health is above this if you are using a non-Protective Spirit build.
+* Afflicted Soul Explosion hits for 194 damage after the first boss dies.
-* Be very wary of your energy when fighting the bosses.  Using a zealous weapon can be beneficial.
+* Bring lock picks.
-* If you are using Spiteful Spirit, make sure to aggro Sickened Gaurds to Sickened Scribes near the end, and cast Spiteful Spirit on Gaurds as they attack faster and therefore activate SS more often.
+* Consume corpses after end cut scene to prevent minions.
-* Bring lock picks as some of the most valuable items to be found will come from chests.
-* If you reach the final boss, consuming all the corpses in the room is a good strategy as it will prevent him from summoning vampiric horrors.  Also, make sure he becomes aggroed to you, other wise he may kill one of your ally NPCs and you will not have a chance to defeat him.