Build talk:Team - MQSC Luxon FFF Monkway

This looks preety awesome. Are these running groups common? If it works i hope it becomes meta. 88.106.58.253 16:38, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

The groups are quite common during the morning and day in North America, and popular throughout the day in Europe. BUT they're only common in German districts - that's the huge thing. Purple Zummer talk 17:05, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

If anybody wants to test this build do the following - 1. Go to Aspenwood Gate 2. Go to a European District 3. Select German as language 4. Attempt to join a group based on which one of the builds you are testing.

Note: If you live in North America, the amount of teams start slowing down ~17-18 EST (~16-17 CST) Purplezummer 17:26, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

Works a dream, should easily be vetted 88.106.58.253 17:37, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

Can someone get a video?--Relyk 04:01, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

A video of what exactly? The team splits into 4.— Poki#3 My Talk Page :o, 18:07, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

Of each run? :P --- -- (contribs) (talk) 18:27, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

I could see if I can get a guildie to do it, but don't count on it. Not happening. -_- Another change - Found someone to do it. Purplezummer 23:08, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

Here is the link to the first video (runner). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r1MSMIfEWI . The video uses a monk build instead of the one provided, but as mentioned, any runner build will do. Also, I found this video (not mine) of the Yeti run http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jLcmVhsSgQ Purplezummer 16:37, 22 March 2009 (UTC)

Anyone have any changes/fixes for the build in case I mixed something up or forgot to add something. Thanks Purplezummer 14:32, 22 March 2009 (UTC)

Is that sin supposed to be perma with 13 SA?--Sam6555 17:50, 22 March 2009 (UTC)

small runes on the sf sin? why? Illoyon 20:21, 22 March 2009 (UTC)

I'm not experienced as a sin runner and that is what I assumed to be correct. Would +3 Shadow Arts, +2 Deadly Arts work better? Purplezummer 20:35, 22 March 2009 (UTC)

why is there a res sig on the sin?--Relyk 23:46, 22 March 2009 (UTC)

Took the liberty to re-write some parts to be more specific on what to do. @Relyk - Sometimes the Smiters die, and Tanks don't have any way to res them. The Runner is often called to res. I added that to the article and added another Res Sig (just in case. the runner build could very well be replaced by a Any/A with SF, Dash, DE and 2 sigs.) — Poki#3 My Talk Page :o, 00:21, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

Thanks, but I find that most of the time the runner dies anyways. Well either way Viper's Defense or the SS Rebirth Sig can be used. I'll make that slot optional. And thanks for the specifics. Purplezummer 01:12, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

The person that invented the build called the runner "The victim" and said that he should die. It spread, so a lot of runners just pull and die, while they could just use Dash and break aggro. Or maybe they're just lazy. Still, It'll be a minute or two before the Beach team kills the Wallow and Oni group. I had the runner res people on a few occasions. — Poki#3 My Talk Page :o, 01:50, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

Ah, that makes sense. And I've also seen them res people. On another note, would it be wise to simply change the build to Any/A? Simply because any runner can really make it. Or just leave it? Purplezummer 02:36, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

I think someone should change the runner part. Anyone can run it. Assassins, Warriors, Dervishes, Rangers.. I even saw Mesmers, Eles and Monks do it no problem (Though some professions will probably have to die). — Poki#3 My Talk Page :o, 07:17, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

Few notes: 1) if you are doing 11min runs you fail and plz uninstall. times should be: 5-6min wallow, 5-6min yeti, 7-8min beach. Total run 7-9min depending on fails. 2) Only Wallow tank should need Life attunement, other should swap it out, run balth spirt on the tank, and bring Finish him on beach or SoA on Yeti for more speed. 3) wallow tank is the hardest. 4) war runners are good/better as they can Charge! the beach team, they have the longest to walk, runner shouldn't die, they will need to res failed tanks, which happens a lot with pugs. --79.70.251.49 14:35, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

Yes, because you can only do this in the fastest time possible, or you can't play the game at all. Shezz, give me a break -_- And Balth Spirit is listed as an optional on the Beach Smite. Go ahead and add some more variants, but I'd prefer if you'd leave the main bars (excluding runner) intact. — Poki#3 My Talk Page :o, 22:37, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

No because 11min is very slow for this build.

--79.70.251.49 23:19, 27 March 2009 (UTC) its importants for the monk teams to remember that it is NOT the job of the runner to kill kayali. it is in fact (god forbid) the beach teams. if kayalis dies that is a plus. not a requirement. kayali happens to be level thirty. what do you want the perma runner to do? degen her to death with vipers defense and radiation feild?

As a beach tank, I agree. It is not the runners job to kill Kayali. However, I expect to either find a dead boss and a bunch of Naga or one boss, zero sins, and zero NagaGW-Markh 22:02, 21 April 2009 (UTC)

Anything like this for kurzicks?

This is very awesome, works well as long as your wallow team doesnt fail. So is there anything like this for us kurzicks?(pr0adam) 17:44, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

I'm working with a friend right now trying to find a method for kurz farming but so far nothing exceptional. There would need to be some changes made but I'm sure there is some way to implement it. Purplezummer 20:23, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

Yes, there is something like this for kurz --79.70.251.49 21:52, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

Do you mind telling me what it is?(pr0adam) 00:51, 28 March 2009 (UTC)

DSC is for kurz. Life 02:09, 30 March 2009 (UTC)

Kurzick variant, called DTSC or DSC -> Build:Team - SAS DSC. Ma3x 07:37, 7 April 2009 (UTC)

Record Times

Mine is 7 minutes, not sure how to put a picture right into the discussion page so ill just post the link http://pvx.wikia.com/wiki/Image:SevenMinuteMQSC.jpg (pr0adam) 02:01, 30 March 2009 (UTC)

Best I've heard is 7, but not paid much attention to this or cared to (maxed luxon days before it became popular). Andy 18:24, 30 March 2009 (UTC)

Well... 5 min is still doable. Ma3x 01:10, 8 April 2009 (UTC)

In case anyone wondering if that's just because of Essence... it's not. Most time is saved because sin runner does a few things more than just pulling the Nagas to Outcast mob, which speeds up the beach team time by ~2 mins. Ma3x 01:14, 8 April 2009 (UTC)

Best wallow ive seen is 4 mins- is that the record for wallow? --Darklɘs McChaosmongɘr 16:17, 13 April 2009 (UTC)

yes, 4min is record for wallow...my record is 6min w/o essence. ګ╠╣‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‭ٱ ® α 19:25, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

Feature it? Cope Land 23:00, 21 April 2009 (UTC)

I think if we feature it we should also feature the Kurzick equivalent. This is still not very popular in the evening hours of America. GW-Markh 11:52, 22 April 2009 (UTC)

I believe the whole thing about moving to Europe - German districts is true, though. No matter what time of day (or night, for that matter), there will be people there. I guess it also helps that I know some German and fluent in Spanish. In addition, yes, do feature the Kurzick DTSC. I have NEVER seen people in any district looking for DTSC. It would be nice to see more Luxon/Kurzick fast faction farmers before ANet throws in a needless amount of Dark Apostasy assassins or whatever the nerf will be when it comes. Cope Land 20:48, 22 April 2009 (UTC)

It's also already been vetted. The feature thing is for unvetted builds or recently vetted featured builds. - 11:56, 22 April 2009 (UTC)

Like kappaspike?Ô_o Brandnew 12:00, 22 April 2009 (UTC)

No one ever updates the PvP one tbh because we usually don't have a problem getting those vetted quickly. - 12:03, 22 April 2009 (UTC)

tbh are you fluent in spanish...? no wait I'm bad. Godbox 15:34, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

I update them when i get tired of staring at the same builds every day--Relyk 15:38, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

I think the article on this is really quite dodgy. 6 - 9 minutes with an average team? 6 minutes would be a VERY good team in my book. More like 8 - 12 minutes to be honest.

Wallow tank runes

Why are you using a prot headpiece 8+1+1 when you could save att pts by using a smite (currently 12+1)?

both LA & BS builds for B-smite

I suggest putting both bar instead of the small note at the bottom( Like how they do with the kurz/lux build variants. Recently, some monks just don't know whats going on when i ask for change.

I agree, particularly because some players have a language barrier in the German district. 68.180.77.16 06:05, 30 May 2009 (UTC)

Runner

could the runner be replaced with an ele that has Stone Sheath? this would stop the sin crits, and spellbeaker would make the necro's enchant removal useless as well. plus, the ele could add purifying veil and/or purge signet to take pressure off beach smiter. File:Uberxman1028.jpgUberxman1028

I'd suggest Ebon Vanguard Assassin Support or similar for the runner, occasionally, the boss or other outcasts may survive. Could add into variants

spirit shackles

over primal echoes imo--Relyk 02:57, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

kayali heals with signet. only icy prism, ignorance, rust or primal would work. scourge heal could work too. but these spells require weapon swap and bonder aggro, which is kinda dangerous.--74.105.216.75 03:59, 22 May 2009 (UTC)

wallow tank

this is obviously the most difficult job...is there a special tactic to prevent death? because most tanks (me too) fails in every second run. Illoyon 16:12, 24 May 2009 (UTC)

I'm not very exp with Wtank(always go beach). What I think makes WTANK most difficult is the 5 skills that need to maintain, and most of the time I die because of casting less important skill than those most important ones. So I try to cast only the most necessary skills. PS, spirit bond. SoA is needed too because 10+ mobs hitting u. fleeting, no doubt need to recast every 20 secs. I'll try to use RoJ only when I'm sure the other skills are secured(spirit bond counter is renewed. SoA, fleeting r long enough for the 2sec RoJ, etc). Even I don't run as fast as some ppl do, as i dont cast roj as frequently, but at least I dont die much.--74.105.216.75 02:58, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

Pretty much just spam SB whenever it recharges, that's really all you need to stay alive. What I also do is take Dwarven Stability + booze so I don't have to recast fleeting all the time, it makes it so much easier, and if you're pro switch to a 40/40 smiting set to cast RoJ and Smite Hex, and then switch back to your 20/20/20% prot staff for tanking in general. 75.92.46.118 03:09, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

pull them together(try to pull them between you and your smiter/sb, that way they dont run out of eoe) if they r balled up recast everything then cast roj and then just spam. i play with finish him that way fs isnt really needed and everthing dies fast. sometimes 1 wallow doesnt attack you. then just run to the back of him and he will start hitting you.ګ╠╣‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‭ٱ ® α 19:31, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

In general don't cast roj until after you cast soa. The most common mistake I see is people dieing while casting roj. Other than that, learn how to ball up aggro effectively and don't cast spells at the start you don't need as to not waste energy. 68.180.77.16 06:05, 30 May 2009 (UTC)

Primal Echoes?

Is Primal Echoes really needed? Most of the time Kayali dies, and if he doesn't the wallow tank will already be nearby to cast RoJ on it, which will be enough. In fact the runner does not need much from his bar and can easily bring something to help if Kayali lives. A skill such as BUH or Make Haste will increase the speed of every run, so long as the smite can handle focus swapping or quickly using said skills off of Blessed Signet. 68.180.77.16 06:05, 30 May 2009 (UTC)

In addition, this would lessen the confusion brought forth by the two Mo/R in team. Trying to figure out if one is a Beach Smite or Wallow SB is freaking annoying. Cope Land 10:23, 14 June 2009 (UTC)

W Tank's RoJ Scatter

What now? 128.62.178.80 05:56, 20 June 2009 (UTC)

Some options KO alliance has been playing with: radiation field, wounding strike with scythe to take down island guardian fast, finish him, eternal aura.--76.120.126.116 07:42, 20 June 2009 (UTC)

I use Eternal Aura and Aura of Holy Might. I precast AoHM and when it is about to expire I cast EA, AoHM, and the recharged AoHM for about a 200 damage spike. I'm able to have pick up group wallow times of about 6~7 mins. This leaves me free to spec into just Earth Prayers, Prot, and Divine Favor. GW-Markh 00:02, 28 June 2009 (UTC)

My alliance uses VoR once and a while and HB + Whirlwind attack i dont know the specific attributes but it goes pretty darn fast 64.25.151.89 17:28, 7 July 2009 (UTC)

The DTSC Germanway is facing the same issue. afaik, Mo/D Wounding Scythe 600s have replaced the RoJ tanks. ···  17:35, 7 July 2009 (UTC)

Faction Amounts

I've never done this build, but does this run give 10-11k faction per person or per team? Maybe a stupid question, but I'd like to know. Thanks71.218.95.185 00:19, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

per person--Mor Dred 1622 03:04, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

Wallow Tank & SB Wallow

I've not done this before either; but looks to me as if there is two copies of Essence bond, one from the tank and one from the SB, obviously you can't use two on the same person.. so which one is used on the tank? --Alex ! 09:45, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

Both are used on the tank. It does give both energy, but it only shows as one copy of the spell. ElianeCruz 16:02, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

mantra of resolve nerf...

thx anet for killing it in pve too...Illoyon 12:49, September 18, 2009 (UTC)

Does anyone know a good replacement? Invoker Of Love 14:10, September 18, 2009 (UTC)

You don't need it. I ran Mo/Rt with PwK and Mindbender and rupts never posed a problem, ever. :> (+ it is almost two times faster) --Carnivorous Cupcake 15:02, September 18, 2009 (UTC)

hmm ok ill try that Invoker Of Love 15:55, September 18, 2009 (UTC)

Annnd unnerfed just as fast >.> 69.111.195.130 20:58, September 26, 2009 (UTC)

Runner

Maybe we should replace the A/E running build with a P/A one. With the 2 team running skills, enduring harmony, can't touch this and perhaps some other skills that could benefit the party. Enduring for IAU of the b tank and cant touch this against vamp bite on b tank (no heals on wallow, faster)?

The benefit of A/E is that it is more successful in running the Nagas. Also if ytank dies, runner can tank while smiter rezes. --98.95.56.151 23:21, December 31, 2009 (UTC)

That is, assuming that Y team fails and smiter can't res. And any class can run the naga, SF is not needed. The note saying 'any running build will do' clearly states that. An A/E can't support the team any further than running, while the P/A (or A/P with same skills) can also help speed up killing, and in turn, speed up the run, because usually beach team takes the longest.

Ytank Help

What is recommended to do in the yeti cave? Is it better to kill the first group first or mix the two groups together? The problem about mixing the groups is that it is impossible to resurrect if you die... it will take the runner to tank while the smiter rezes. Also what method is recommended for the monk boss? VWK first, aggro warrior boss, then get close to him? A lot of runs I do, it seems they die too quick and the monk boss is solo. Thanks so much! --98.95.56.151 23:21, December 31, 2009 (UTC)

I'd say this: if you trust yourself to survive tanking both groups, then tank both groups. If you find that you die too much tanking the two groups, then don't aggro two groups. About the monk boss: run up close to him in melee range always, don't pay attention to other yeti. Start wanding/hitting him and then just cast VWK/VW as often as you can, and as soon as he goes below 50%, use finish him and ebon sin support.

The way i do the yeti cave i stand just before aggroing the first group. Cast PS and SB. Run in, and cast VwK, then SB, then grab the rest of the aggro. Spam SB on recharge, and as things start to die cast vanguard sin on hukrah. As soon as hes > 50% hp, use FH!. Then wand him and spam SB VwK VW as needed. Anything you need to cast cast between sb. I normally go SB > VwK > SB > VW > SB > PS > EVAS > SB > VS > SB > etc so that ur not without SB too long. Works like a charm most of the time, and has got me a couple of 5 min yeti clears. Luminarus 14:13, February 4, 2010 (UTC)

runner

noob question, approach the beach from the southwest or northeast? need a quick answer preferably -- Star talk  20:10, January 5, 2010 (UTC)

From the north-east Invoker Of Love 21:32, January 5, 2010 (UTC)

thankies -- Star talk  11:31, January 6, 2010 (UTC)

Yeti Tank Variant

This is a good variant for the yeti tank build. I tested this build and works great. Clears fast as well. Times are usually 6-8 minutes.

Official Guide for this build: [1] | Password is: Braxton619 --Braxton619 20:06, February 7, 2010 (UTC)

Im guessing this is just to let an assassin play as a tank right? Imo ur better off sticking with a runner, however if u insist on using that pick a better elite. If Hukrah is all thats left in the cave, ur gonna have a hard time killing him with out the vwk/vw, especially since he'll just remove PI straight away. Normally a dumb choice, and could be in this circumstance too but id really consider using word of censure in this build if u absolutely had to. Luminarus 14:09, February 4, 2010 (UTC)

Actually no I never had a problem with the monk boss with this build. Bosses take seconds to take down. BTW YOU NEED HEALING HANDS YOU NOOB. Without it you will take too much damage. I usually clear the area about 6 minutes with this build. Please do not criticize builds until you test them in a professional way. --Braxton619 19:09, February 6, 2010 (UTC)

Here is a guide I made for this build. It's in PDF format. Here is the link: [2] | Password is: Braxton619 --Braxton619 20:06, February 7, 2010 (UTC)

I know u need some sort of prot skill, but I reckon SoA will be better, especially since u can keep that up far more then the 60% u can keep up HH, and then allowing you to use a better elite, and what happens when Hukrah doesnt die last (dont say it never happens, it happens to everyone every know and then), without the extra damage from the vengefuls i doubt ull be able to drop him without W-Team assistance Luminarus 12:12, February 13, 2010 (UTC)

Good point. I will test it. Here is the new untested build. I will update this post once it's tested. --Braxton619 23:18, February 13, 2010 (UTC)

Texmod

I searched for a texmod for the routes on this and couldnt find one so I made one. If anyone wants to use it or add it to the page here it is. http://rapidshare.com/files/341153469/MQSC.tpf

European German Districts.....LOL

Wow who ever started up that little trend is a crafty little troll.

/agree. why german? however, maybe it is because the creator is german...--37er 17:22, February 18, 2010 (UTC)

and it's mostly done by the german alliances, like WIN -- Star talk  17:42, February 18, 2010 (UTC)

still viable?

EBSoH and BUH on the smite with only retrib, or something? -- Star talk  09:37, February 26, 2010 (UTC)

Discord can do wallow run

On my first try and with a few mistakes (including 1 death at the beginning) I did the wallow run in 7 minutes with this build based on Discordway: ---118.208.204.58

Beach is also doable, but took me 8 minutes. I had to kill Kayali the Brave, as there was no runner to lure the naga over. --118.208.204.58

Don't forget that there can still be para runner. --???

But we're talking about discording the beach, which probably wouldn't work well with 1 ele, 1 necro and 1 runner. You have to leave player slots free for the other teams. --118.208.204.58

Me and a friend also managed to do wallow route we use 1 healer , 1 SoS rit and a SS necro. I can't recall the exact time I think it was about 10 minutes.--82.39.185.99 13:22, February 26, 2010 (UTC)

Pretty sure spirit spammer and a support character could do wallows alone, that would leave 6 slots empty for other areas.--Grijzeham 14:19, February 26, 2010 (UTC)

smiter?

<pvxbig> [build prof=Mo/any Smiting=12+1+3 prot=12+3 divinefavor=3+3][blessed signet][unyielding aura][retribution][by ural's hammer!][ebon battle standard of honor][vital blessing][life attunement][essence bond][/build] </pvxbig>

or something -- Star talk  22:12, February 26, 2010 (UTC)

Describe the build.

Another Smiter?

<pvxbig> [build prof=Mo/El Smiting=12+1+3 Protection=10+1+3 Divine Favor=8][glyph of swiftness][shield of judgment][purge signet][blessed signet][vital blessing][retribution][balthazar's spirit][rebirth][/build] </pvxbig>

Maybe???? -Prose Whun`

While a less serious issue people are forgetting that 1. yetis now have Knockdown and 2. wallows can now remove enchantments. as for the build if that worked then there wouldn't be a problem , running in range to cast shield draws aggro and screws everything up.--82.39.185.99 22:41, February 26, 2010 (UTC)