What do you use for pulling?

Junaru · 01-20-2005, 12:06 AM

Right now I'm only L15 Brawler going Monk and I've leveled rather fast (skipping quests and funding him with my Warlock) but I have no range attack. Can Monks use bows? At L15 what should I use to pull with?

Craaq · 01-20-2005, 12:12 AM

shurikens

Yusonge · 01-20-2005, 12:14 AM

I run up till they see me and get [Removed for Content]. Then i show em how [Removed for Content] i am.

Junaru · 01-20-2005, 12:42 AM

Yusonge wrote:I run up till they see me and get [Removed for Content]. Then i show em how [Removed for Content] i am.

Yeah that works but I hate getting him in the back or blowing power sprinting back..shurikens are the summoned like EQI or just a store purchased item?

Atanvar · 01-20-2005, 12:53 AM

I use throwing knives. Pristine boiled knive pouch is a very nice piece of kit... +4 agi and + to health, power, and str as well.

i3ry · 01-20-2005, 01:04 AM

I just make someone else pull =p

It actually works out since I'm lazy, and you can do a really easy HO > Pouncing Tiger > Taunt before the mob gets back to the group without anyone interrupting you.

Gaige · 01-20-2005, 01:30 AM

You can use a variety of ranged weapons:

sheaths require throwing stars

bandoliers require hammers

pouches require shurikens

There are two more but I always forget them.

Visit the bowyer or blacksmith in your local town to pick up the ammo (iron is fine) and you can either buy a crafted or find a dropped ranged weapon. (Use the range function on the brokers). Then just equip the ranged weapon in your ranged slot and your iron weapon in your ammo slot and use your ranged attack icon to pull.

Junaru · 01-20-2005, 01:52 AM

Thanks Gage.. That was pretty much my next question.. "How do you use them?".. Hehe

Zagadka · 01-20-2005, 02:09 AM

I still use Focused Strike. Usually works well enough, though I have knives as backups, I rarely use them.

Auhal · 01-20-2005, 05:35 PM

Knives here, I had the +4 agi sheath (got it for 25sp lucky me SMILEY

) so figured I may as well use it. In a pinch I use focused strike.

Edyil · 01-20-2005, 08:55 PM

Focused Strike and Shout both have a nice range to them.

Xanrn · 01-20-2005, 09:00 PM

Shrunkiens require Pouches and there is no player made version. So you have to buy the statless merchant ones.

Sheathes are for Knives.

Bandoliers for Throwing Hammers.

Satchel for the Throwing Axes.

I use Pristine Etched Sheath. +7 agi +4 str.

Atanvar · 01-20-2005, 11:24 PM

Xanrn wrote:
Shrunkiens require Pouches and there is no player made version. So you have to buy the statless merchant ones.

Sheathes are for Knives.

Bandoliers for Throwing Hammers.

Satchel for the Throwing Axes.

I use Pristine Etched Sheath. +7 agi +4 str.

Not true on the shuriken pouches. I had a stat bonus pouch for my shuriken. I got it off the broker. It turned blue to me at level 21, so I replaced it with the knife pouch which is still orange.

Vo · 01-21-2005, 01:36 AM

Yeah..shurikens

stfields · 01-21-2005, 07:37 PM

By the way, test server is trying out new recipes. They plan to add pouches to the recipe lists!

Coter · 01-21-2005, 09:51 PM

Shurikens most of the time for me, when I run out, which isn't uncommon in a good group, I use focused strike. Only thing I don't like about focused strike is the range is kinda short, but then again it is a melee attack, so I don't expect much, the good thing is the range on it is just enough to pull a mob standing next to, or just behind another aggro single.

FamilyManFir · 01-22-2005, 06:34 AM

Player-made shuriken pouches on live as of today! Go visit your favorite Outfitter/Tailor.

FamilyManFir · 01-22-2005, 06:47 AM

BTW, on this topic, I tried "pulling" (while soloing) a little bit ago with ranged weapons (shuriken at the time) and saw something that turned me off a bit:If I throw a shuriken at a target where 2 un-grouped mobs are standing (typically it was a wandering Solo mob and several standing Group mobs) I get aggro from *both*. I had to Feign Death a couple of times because I pulled too much while soloing! Have others seen this?

01-20-2005, 12:06 AM	#1
Junaru Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,471	Right now I'm only L15 Brawler going Monk and I've leveled rather fast (skipping quests and funding him with my Warlock) but I have no range attack. Can Monks use bows? At L15 what should I use to pull with? __________________

01-20-2005, 12:42 AM	#4
Junaru Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,471	Yusonge wrote:I run up till they see me and get [Removed for Content]. Then i show em how [Removed for Content] i am. Yeah that works but I hate getting him in the back or blowing power sprinting back..shurikens are the summoned like EQI or just a store purchased item? __________________

01-20-2005, 01:04 AM	#6
i3ry General Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 205	I just make someone else pull =p It actually works out since I'm lazy, and you can do a really easy HO > Pouncing Tiger > Taunt before the mob gets back to the group without anyone interrupting you. __________________ Sir Lioz Wu the Jade Tiger, 70th Monk of Permafrost Wall of Souls

01-20-2005, 01:30 AM	#7
Gaige Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 9,500	You can use a variety of ranged weapons: sheaths require throwing stars bandoliers require hammers pouches require shurikens There are two more but I always forget them. Visit the bowyer or blacksmith in your local town to pick up the ammo (iron is fine) and you can either buy a crafted or find a dropped ranged weapon. (Use the range function on the brokers). Then just equip the ranged weapon in your ranged slot and your iron weapon in your ammo slot and use your ranged attack icon to pull. __________________

01-20-2005, 01:52 AM	#8
Junaru Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,471	Thanks Gage.. That was pretty much my next question.. "How do you use them?".. Hehe __________________

01-20-2005, 12:12 AM	#2
Craaq Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 79	shurikens

01-20-2005, 12:14 AM	#3
Yusonge Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 34	I run up till they see me and get [Removed for Content]. Then i show em how [Removed for Content] i am.

01-20-2005, 12:53 AM	#5
Atanvar Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 111	I use throwing knives. Pristine boiled knive pouch is a very nice piece of kit... +4 agi and + to health, power, and str as well.

01-20-2005, 02:09 AM	#9
Zagadka Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 45	I still use Focused Strike. Usually works well enough, though I have knives as backups, I rarely use them. __________________

01-20-2005, 05:35 PM	#10
Auhal Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 69	Knives here, I had the +4 agi sheath (got it for 25sp lucky me ) so figured I may as well use it. In a pinch I use focused strike. __________________ Carrod, Human Monk, Antonia Bayle Herrick - Ratonga Bard, Antonia Bayle

01-20-2005, 08:55 PM	#11
Edyil Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 251	Focused Strike and Shout both have a nice range to them.

01-20-2005, 09:00 PM	#12
Xanrn Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 458	Shrunkiens require Pouches and there is no player made version. So you have to buy the statless merchant ones. Sheathes are for Knives. Bandoliers for Throwing Hammers. Satchel for the Throwing Axes. I use Pristine Etched Sheath. +7 agi +4 str. __________________

01-20-2005, 11:24 PM	#13
Atanvar Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 111	Xanrn wrote: Shrunkiens require Pouches and there is no player made version. So you have to buy the statless merchant ones. Sheathes are for Knives. Bandoliers for Throwing Hammers. Satchel for the Throwing Axes. I use Pristine Etched Sheath. +7 agi +4 str. Not true on the shuriken pouches. I had a stat bonus pouch for my shuriken. I got it off the broker. It turned blue to me at level 21, so I replaced it with the knife pouch which is still orange.

01-21-2005, 01:36 AM	#14
Vo Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6	Yeah..shurikens __________________ *- - - - = = = = { DK } * = = = = - - - -**

01-21-2005, 07:37 PM	#15
stfields Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 295	By the way, test server is trying out new recipes. They plan to add pouches to the recipe lists! __________________ ~Taveren Kinslayer~ 60 Armorer/Alchemist/Jeweler 60 Weaponsmith/Sage/Woodworker 60 Monk ~ RETIRED

01-21-2005, 09:51 PM	#16
Coter Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 221	Shurikens most of the time for me, when I run out, which isn't uncommon in a good group, I use focused strike. Only thing I don't like about focused strike is the range is kinda short, but then again it is a melee attack, so I don't expect much, the good thing is the range on it is just enough to pull a mob standing next to, or just behind another aggro single. __________________ Akureinoko Inazuma 26 Dark Elf Monk of Qeynos - Oggok Kayyin Deathwalker 25 Dark Elf Shadow Knight of Freeport - Oggok Berodach 11 Half-Elf Predator of Freeport - Oggok Ksathra 18 Kerra Bard of Qeynos - Oggok Zigor Troll Bruiser of Freeport - Lucan DLere Because as sure as the sun came up this morning, at the first hint of a [any] change in the update notes there will be countless "SOE made [whatever was changed] useless!" threads, despite the fact that skilled players will continue to play their classes just fine.

01-22-2005, 06:34 AM	#17
FamilyManFir Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 499	Player-made shuriken pouches on live as of today! Go visit your favorite Outfitter/Tailor.

01-22-2005, 06:47 AM	#18
FamilyManFir Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 499	BTW, on this topic, I tried "pulling" (while soloing) a little bit ago with ranged weapons (shuriken at the time) and saw something that turned me off a bit:If I throw a shuriken at a target where 2 un-grouped mobs are standing (typically it was a wandering Solo mob and several standing Group mobs) I get aggro from both. I had to Feign Death a couple of times because I pulled too much while soloing! Have others seen this?