User:DefinitelyNotHanz/Sandbox/Rajazan2

A build used for farming Cultist Rajazan (in Normal Mode) for the elusive Rajazan's Fervor. This build not only has a high survivability rate with running to Rajazan but can also kill him quickly & with great ease without having to hit, run & eventually degen to death.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=any/warrior Tactics=12 Swordsmanship=9][Riposte][Deadly Riposte][Healing Signet][Feel No Pain][optional][optional][optional][Dwarven Stability][/build]

The first couple of optional slots are dedicated to mobility:
 * Any Any (requires alcohol):
 * Any Any: +
 * Ranger: . Expertise 9+1+2.
 * Assassin: + . Shadow Arts 9+1+1.
 * Dervish: + . Mysticism 9+1+1.

The rest of the slots can even be left empty, it shouldn't matter for most classes. That being said, there are some tools that can make the run smoother/faster (and squishies may want a bit more sustain):
 * Any for general sustain especially against Rangers, but useless against Rajazan as he strips enchants.
 * Any is an option for high-energy classes and can speed up the run a bit.
 * Any if you have the energy for it and you're feeling lucky.
 * could make the run even safer for Assassins.
 * for some healing and to escape from getting stuck.
 * is an all around great option - defense, adrenaline building, and more damage in general.
 * can be useful to have as a second source of IMS when pulling Rajazan as he'll make it more difficult to maintain by stripping DS.
 * just for the HP boost while running.
 * or for IAS.
 * with Command at 10 or higher will keep Rajazan from landing his condition transfer.
 * is a nice mix of damage and sustain.
 * similar to Insidious Parasite but for Mesmers.
 * for general sustain when approaching Shiroken groups, but don't use it vs Rajazan.
 * provides quite a bit of sustain while running.
 * makes your life easier when running past Shiroken groups.

Variants
 * isn't necessary to have if you chose either of the mobility options listed under Any Any, and can be dropped in favor of other skills.

Warrior Primary
[build prof=warrior/any Tactics=12+1+1 Swordsmanship=9 strength=9][Soldier's Speed]["I Am The Strongest!"][Riposte][Deadly Riposte][Healing Signet][Feel No Pain][optional][Dwarven Stability][/build]

For the optional slot:
 * makes the run much safer until you get to the boss.
 * for IAS when fighting Rajazan.
 * for some extra damage and sustain whilst killing Rajazan.

Equipment
Armor
 * Best Vigor Rune you can afford
 * Vitae runes (not mandatory above ~500 HP)
 * Full Sentry's Insignias.

Weapons
 * Running: a Tactics Shield set (Received physical damage -2 mod while in a stance is optimal) with a weapon of enchanting (if using ).
 * Killing: max damage q9 Sword (any will do) with the same Tactics shield used for running.
 * Longbow for pulling.
 * Optional: a high energy set to switch to if you don't have enough energy for maintaining your IMS because of the e-drain of Shiroken Rangers.

The Run

 * Start from Harvest temple and immediately activate . Start moving down the starts and maintain until the very end of the running part.
 * Once past the groups of Shiroken you'll find yourself at a Res Shrine. Regardless of your alignment the Priest will heal you, take this opportunity to regen your health & energy.
 * When regen'd make your way towards the Creeping Carps, as you reach the skeletal remains they will head towards you. You don't have to wait for them to start moving, start running back to the shrine then head down the lower path & follow it past where the Creeping Carps were waiting.
 * Kraken Spawn and Outcasts are no danger, just run past them.
 * When you get to the basin you'll see an elementalist boss, Kunwie - avoid him and his group, hug the wall to your right until you reach Rajazan.
 * As you reach the end of the wall Rajazan will be to your left surrounded by his outcasts. Simply run straight past them. They will de-aggro rather quickly leaving you trapped in a little alcove/cul-de-sac. (If they don't de-aggro quickly you can continue to run around & they will lose interest.)

The Pull

 * Use your Longbow to attract Rajazan.
 * As you fire at him his whole group will become aggro'd but just turn & away whilst trying to keep Rajazan as close as you can. This is an annoying pull to make but if done correctly, Rajazan will not de-aggro but his group of outcasts will return to their patrol.

Killing Rajazan

 * The easiest part of the whole run as it only takes a minute or two. Rajazan's only hard hitting skill is Unholy Feast which isn't hard hitting at all!
 * Once you have Rajazan in a one-on-one fight just attack & spam your Riposte's, but note that Deadly Riposte will result in Rajazan using Plague Touch to transfer the condition to you. This can be countered by using Feel No Pain.
 * Use Healing Signet as required.

Counters

 * Becoming body-blocked by Shiroken's whilst running down the Harvest Temple's stairs.
 * Creeping Carp's Siphon Speed.
 * Inability to lose aggro from Rajazan's outcasts.