Storm Rider

Storm Rider
Classification
Species: Rider Profession: Mesmer Level(s): 7 (23)

Description

Storm Rider are lower level mesmer-type creatures, floating about in Ascalon, post-searing. They usually come in packs of 2 or 3 and patrol rather large areas, so always watch your back when fighting a group.

Location

• Ascalon
  • Diessa Lowlands (near Nolani Academy)
  • Dragon's Gullet (SE & NW Corners)
  • Pockmark Flats
  • Regent Valley (Post-Searing)

Skills used

Normal Mode

• Backfire
• Energy Tap
• Shatter Hex

Hard Mode

• Backfire
• Energy Tap
• Shatter Hex
• Panic

Items dropped

• Stormy Eye

Notes

• They only seem to use Backfire if you are wielding a magic weapon. They will use only Panic and Energy Tap if you are wielding a melee weapon.

Trivia

• This creature's name may be a reference to the song "Riders on the Storm" by The Doors.