User:Xdragonfist

The Bold Forge Runner is the fundamental Warrior running build that can be used to great effect in running from Beacon's Perch to Droknar's Forge. The key feature of this build is the lack of any Healing Prayers skills. With small modifications it's the perfect basis for most Warrior running builds, and almost all Warrior running routes.

Armor

 * Full Gladiator's Armor for maximum energy.
 * Helm alternative: Lieutenant's Helm for shortened Hex duration at the expense of one less point of Tactics (13), 1 Energy, and only 60 AL compared to the Gladiator's head gear.

Runes

 * Rune of Superior or Major Vigor
 * Rune of Superior Absorption

Weapons

 * Any one-handed weapon that increases health, and/or energy:
 * 1) Katana of Fortitude (from Factions - Divine Path) - plus 5 Energy always and plus modification of your choice (preferrably + Health).
 * 2) Any sword and an "I Have the Power!" inscription. (If you have Nightfall)

Note: Of course, you are free to use the collectors' shield versions instead of the Green ones.
 * A shield with maximum armor (+16) with attribute requirement in Tactics:
 * 1) Grognar's Defender [Green Item; Received Dmg: -2 (In Stance); +45 HP (In Stance)] - The Runner's Best Stance Shield Choice.
 * 2) Emboldened Carapace Shield from Hagnon Warblade [Health +60 (while hexed), Received damage -3 (while hexed)] - For hex passages of the run.

Another variant
Smite Hex can be added back in place of Healing Signet for those that like the extra hex protection.

This build is designed to run from Beacon's Perch to Droknar's Forge, but it can be used to run to most destinations. Skills for this build can be obtained by any player that owns Nightfall campaign no other campaigns are needed (it is of course a plus if the player owns the Prophecies campaign so the build can be used for what it is intended to).

Equipment

 * +5/per enchantment on chest and leggings, Radiant Insignia on other parts
 * Use Rajazan's Fervor or Totem Axe to gain extra energy and extended duration of your enchantments.
 * Use Stalwart Carapace Shield to get some additional armor and HP bonus.

Usage

 * Use Extend Enchantments followed by Mystic Regeneration, Fleeting Stability and Vow of Silence before entering any combat where enemies use both KD and slowing spells and then use Harrier's Haste when it ends use Pious Haste if you are stripped of important enchants while recasting start with casting Pious Haste to remove VoS. Be sure to not have Pious Haste on you when you are recasting your enchantments. If you get hexed use Pious Restoration while enchanted if you remove Fleeting Stability follow up with balanced stance (if there are KD oponents). If there are no slowing spellcasters in the area you can skip Vow of Silence, just as you can skip Fleeting Stability if there are no KD enemies.