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W/Mo Hydra Farmer

This build is for farming Hydras in Syward's Reach. Can withstand even 6 or more hydras at once, provided that dolyak signet is activated in time.

Equipment

 * Armor
 * A full Gladiator's set works fine.


 * Weapons
 * A shield with Strength as requirement. Reefclaw's Refuge works great as it gives a +1 to Strength sometimes.
 * Any Zealous Axe preferably with a +5 Defense mod and (while enchanted) mod.

Usage
Pre-cast Live Vicariously. At 8 Healing Prayers it will provide 10 health each hit. Make sure you have a direct, clear path between you and the nearest Hydra, if a Hydra charges at you, target it. In the end they will all come in melee range. As soon as you aggro them, one or more will start casting Meteor. Don't panic, just keep on heading towards it. As soon as you are within melee range of the nearest Hydra, activate Dolyak Signet. If timed right, the Meteor will hit you but not knock you down. This part is crucial as if there are many Hydras, loads of attacks will kill you without Dolyak Signet on.

Use Tiger Stance to Increase attack speed.

Vigorous Spirit is only needed when battling 4 or more hydras, against 3 or less you'll manage with just live vicariously.

Health will drop at first, sometimes even below 25% when fighting quite a few at once. This is normal, as at that point the Hydras will have used all of their meteors and infernos. Fireballs will only deal 29 damage if you have 16 Strength and should be managed easily with Live Vicariously and Vigorous Spirit.

Counters
No counters as it's a specific farming build. Just keep clear of the Storm Kins.

Variants
This build works perfectly for me. If you have a good idea for a variant it will be appreciated.