Howling Stones - Question

[Teppler]

Originally Posted by Crede [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The problem with multiple pets is aggro will likely pong, and it's annoying for the cleric. Having a static tank makes charm life much easier. What's a shaman going to add over a monk in this situation? Their pet dps?



A 55+ monk can tank this easily. Their hp doesn't just melt like you think it does. A chanter using tepid deeds and you won't go OOM. You have c2, and ToT. What else are you using mana on? A few calms & charm breaks? It's not hard.

There are plenty of trios that you can make work in HS. But adding a monk is great with the right supporting classes.

If the team is functioning really well, they can pull 4-5 mobs at once, CC, shaman slows, roots, and then they all destroy mobs one by one. Shaman slowing frees up chanter to do other things. Malaise line spells help pet stay longer. Along with the added support, it may free a chanter up to grab a stronger dps pet.

Cleric can get more work because it can hp buff the shaman and CH them when they canni down. Shaman can basically go nuts with spells in this trio between cleric heals and clarity line spells.

[LazyHydras]

Because HTs will slow you down significantly, it's not the best solo spot for you, efficiency-wise. It's mostly a Necro / Enchanter haven because you can charm everything and avoid getting you or your summoned pet smacked by HT all the time.

If you want to explore HS, find a cleric or shaman buddy.

[beargryllz]

Do not solo HS. This is a huge waste of time because every mob does an automatic 440 free damage on you the moment you start fighting

Do get at least a shm to duo with, or a group and clear a wing out. The exp will be good

HS is really more of a playground for enchanters and necros to cheese the HT mechanics and exploit the high ZEM. Nobody else has a reason to be here unless they're really interested in the zone

[kjs86z]

SolB is a great solo spot. LDCs or bats n bugs.

Can make a group there and do efreeti as well.

[beargryllz]

Originally Posted by kjs86z [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

SolB is a great solo spot. LDCs or bats n bugs.

Can make a group there and do efreeti as well.

This guy gets it

If you have fungi, 36% haste, and tstaff or epic, there is no reason to ever leave solb until you hit 60. If you have none of these items, you still should sit here and solo to 60, it just takes a little longer