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.

This is a simple method to farm the Root Behemoths in The Falls to obtain the unique item, the Totem Axe.

Equipment
Any armor set will do as long as it is the maximum armor level (such as found in Droknar's Forge and Kaineng Center). Most commonly used would be Gladiator's Armor. Any Sword/Shield combination should do, as long as you meet the requirement for the Sword (you have 15 attributes into it) and the Shield (10 into Tactics).

Usage

 * Ventari's Refuge
 * Start in Ventari's Refuge which is south from Quarrel Falls through Silverwood and Ettin's Back. Exit and head south towards the Reed Bog. Along the way you will encounter the conditions Bleeding and Burning. Use Troll Unguent or Melandru’s Resilience to counter this. Sprint when Melandru’s is recharging. Don’t use them together as they are both Stances and will cancel each other out. This is an easy run and won’t cause too much trouble.


 * Reed Bog
 * When you enter the Reed Bog there are two ways you can go. If you decide to go south west you will find this much easier than if you head directly south as you won’t encounter as many creatures along the way. In this area you will only get conditions such as bleeding, poison and cripple. Use your Troll Unguent or Melandru’s when needed and watch out for Moss Scarabs. You can basically sprint through this area with minimal trouble. Head south to find the portal into The Falls.


 * The Falls
 * You will meet all conditions, explained in the Enemy notes, here. When conditioned use Melandru's Resilience or Troll Unguent. When you come accross Jungle Trolls just Sprint past them making sure you have enough space to get past. The Jungle Skales drop Gold and Blue items quite often so you might want to kill them. Use your Healing Signet in an emergency or when attacking the Life Pods. Sever Artery and Gash help speed the process up. When you come accross Wind Riders just alternate between Sprint and Melandru's to get past them. If you want to attack them then kill 3 at a time and run to regen health. The Wind Riders also drop a green item named Forgotten Fan.

Warrior/Monk build that can be used to farm the green item Rajazan's Fervor, but is also very effective for farming melee enemies or bosses, such as Reefclaw Ragebound.

Equipment

 * Armor
 * Any Max AL Armor.
 * Rune of Superior Absorption.
 * Any Rune of Vigor.
 * Weapons
 * Malinon's Shield or any shield with equivalent stats.
 * The green Exalted Aegis (Either version) or any shield with equivalent stats.
 * Sword of Fortitude
 * Longbow
 * Any Focus Item that gives additional energy

Preparations

 * Put Malinon's Shield and the sword as weapon set #1.


 * Put Exalted Aegis and the sword as weapon set #2.


 * Put the Focus Item and the sword as weapon set #3.