AW Solo?

I know AWs can't solo well and need a buffer.

I've been told that an SH can solo well into the 70s with only Emp 1, which is a low SO spell.

So my question is can the same apply to an AW? Will VR1 allow an AW to solo or do they really have to have an equal level + buffer? Would using NM LA help either?

u will be able to solo till A grade in herb areas. after that it will become a lot more difficult. NM light VR bonus is insignificant afaik (50% of VR1 or sth). I dont think u will be able to solo without needing heals with vr1+NM light. An equal lvl prophet would be better. And heal pots when needed.

But i suggest getting a clanhall

You can solo with NM Light and VR3 so just get your SE to lvl 58 and your set.

lol if he can get a SE 58+ he can solo with doom light even... anyway, better get a dc set if u have vr3 (and the rest of the buffs). with a gsap u ll kill fast and barely need heals, so no need for nm light. offense is the best defense

Yeah... NM light is a crappy set unless you are truely soloing unbuffed.

Yeah, I'm guessing DC LA is the best.

Lies! Tallum heavy + Shield FTW!!!

Not joking btw.. for PvE of course = more dps than any other set. Works perfectly for me :)

Thanks for the help.

Well I have a 36 DE Assassin and I'm trying to decide which way to go.

Would PR be a better choice for soloing? I hear they kinda stink. Are they more solo friendly then AW or about the same?

Archers in general solo better than melee's.

Thanks for the help.

Well I have a 36 DE Assassin and I'm trying to decide which way to go.

Would PR be a better choice for soloing? I hear they kinda stink. Are they more solo friendly then AW or about the same?

crit sux unbuffed, PR has got highest str, he runs fast too, i think hes quite the best for pure soloing

I run my AW in NM light so with PP and SE buffs i can Tank on an Evasion basis (without Zerk). Soloing without buffs at 60+ is not worth the effort imo. Get yourself in a clan and party with other people. You can do good amounts of melee dmg if u can get behind the mob so party xp is so much better. Also get a Focus dagger and xp toggling Vicious Stance on and off before and after every mob for fast and mana efficient kills.

toggling vicious stance on and off in party xp is not mana efficient in any way, due to the activation cost. (party xp means mobs go down fast innit)

The activation cost is nothing compared to the damage you will be dealing over time (with a Focus dagger always). You get back half mp of the activation cost of Vicious Stance in every click therefore u can keep it on long time before u go low on mana. Hell u can even Hex high hp or Melee resistant mobs with this xp method. I know because i do it everytime when i xp with party.

what i meant is if u kill mobs fast enough in a party, using your method, u would toggle VS on and off every time u switch mobs. if switching mobs is fast, toggling VS on and off so oftenly would drain your mp faster than leaving it open all the way, thats what i mean.

Ah yeah i know what u mean. Like when xping in a Cata and mobs are close to each other and u don't switch it off until the room is empty and waiting for respawn. Yes you are right about this.

imo SR best for pure soloing (archers) :PPP
but PR is a close second ^^
HE just plain suck at soloing (unbuffed)

lol SR :p
no really guys any char without buffs is half worthless. This game is meant to be played either with other people or solo but with your own buff pet.