I just have a question:
How is a spell like this worth 3kpp? I mean if it is like 30sec recycle then it might be worth it but I just don't see it costing that much. With throw in another 2kpp and you can go shopping for a nice weapon upgrade.
So someone tell me a few good reasons why this spell is worth 3kpp and the time invested.
The Etched Stone
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This quest is for the Shadowknight spell Life Leech.
It begins with Kazzel D`Leryt in the Mountains of Rathe (he roams the southeast part, south of the Feerrott zoneline), who will not speak with you unless you are at least level 50. If you are not level 50, here is his response. Kazzel D`Leryt says, 'Begone you pathetic bug. You are not worthy of my presence.' If you are level 50 and above, Kazzel D`Leryt says, 'Finally, a servant worthy of my needs! Apparently you are of high status, which perhaps means you might know a master [jeweler] capable of faceting a very magical, yet fragile stone?' He tells evil-aligned characters to give him 2,000pp in exchanged for an Uncut Hyacinth to be etched by a gnome shopkeeper named Darfumpel (also in the Mountains of Rathe). He tells you the gnome does not like the necromantic arts, so you will have to conceal your identity when dealing with him. Despite this warning, most evil characters seem to be able to talk to Darfumpel without a problem. (Need dialog) Upon turn in: Kazzel D`Leryt says, 'Very well, ______. Take this gem to a master jeweler and return it to me with the other three items.' Kazzel tells you to bring back: - (Need this dialog) 1) The Faceted Hyacinth; 2) A gold necklace like the purest snow (the White Gold Necklace found on the Froglok Noble in Lower Guk); 3) An orb of the purest crystal (the Crystalline Orb from the Stone Spider in Nagafen's Lair); and 4) The blood of Xenyari the druid. He tells you that the blood must be voluntarily given by Xenyari, so killing her will not suffice. To get the Faceted Hyacinth, talk to Darfumpel. An Ogre SK worshiping Cazic-Thule, he will con indifferent to you. You say, 'Hail, Darfumpel Zirubbel' Darfumpel Zirubbel says, 'Hail, Thiccboi. I am Darfumpel, master jeweler and proprietor of this shop. How might I assist you today? Perhaps you need a stone [cut] or some jewelry [repaired]?' You say, 'hyacinth' Darfumpel Zirubbel says, 'A hyacinth, eh? That is quite a rare stone. Quite fragile and easily shattered, too. With my new technique, I can assure you I will not destroy the gem, however, it will cost you. 1000 platinum coins is my fee. Provide me with the coin and the gem and I will cut it for you.' Darfumpel Zirubbel says, 'I have not seen a gem such as this in quite some time! It was not since I dabbled in a bit of necro? Wait? What are you going to use this for? Never mind. I do not wish to know. Here, take your gem and leave!' You receive a Faceted Hyacinth. You may also do the combine yourself in a jewelry kit, trivial is at 235 and the Gem Cutter is not returned, even on failure. - (Recipe) To get the blood you must bring Xenyari Lisariel a Prickly Pear. The prickly pear drops off of an ice terror, one of Lady Vox's guardians. Be careful and place it deep in your inventory or you might eat it before you return it. As you hand in the pear: Xenyari Lisariel says, "Prickly Pears! I just love Prickly Pears!! Thank you so much for getting these for me. I really, really appreciate your gift and I shall not OWW!! I hate when I stick myself with the needles. Oh look, I am bleeding now. Sigh. Can you hold this note for a moment please? My hands are full and I must clean up." You receive a Bloodied Piece of Parchment. Upon turn in of the items. Kazzel D`Leryt says, 'You are quite cunning. After I fashion this telesm, take it back to Xenyari. She would 'enjoy' another 'gift,' eh?' You receive a Faceted Hyacinth Talesm. Upon turn in, Xenyari Lisariel bounces around with glee at the sight of your gift, smiles at you, and dons the telesm. As she clasps the telesm around her neck, she begins to writhe in agony, and slowly fades from sight leaving just the telesm, which is now pulsating with vibrant energy. Kazzel D`Leryt laughs heartily and whispers to you, 'Well done, worm, your servitude to my will has now expired...' Kazzel: Kazzel D`Leryt says, 'Oh! Umm... Well, I was just playing with you. Certainly you know I was joking! We had a deal and I will abide by the terms of our agreement. Here is my payment for your services. Bye...' (Missing dialogues and /locs needed.) Reward(s): Spell: Life Leech | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Anonymous
12 posts
I was rummaging through my links and came back across this one. After reading some of the posts, I thought I would post an additional comment concerning the worth of this spell.
When I was 52, I went to the Fear portal and began to solo Cyndrella. Pet attack, darken, boil blood, swing a few times (and bash to interrupt), when she's at half, cast life leech. At that point, she is low enough (or just about) that she turns to run. Yes, that 280 pts makes a serious difference. Each fight took 1 bubble of hp (after leeches) and 2-3 bubbles of mana. Sit to heal and med, by the time she spawns again (6 minutes), you are back to full.
As I was leaving, I watched another 52 sk start to camp her. Halfway into the fight, he started yelling for help. After helping him, he asked my tactics. When I told him, he said "I don't have that life leech." Keep in mind that during a fight such as this, that's a 560 pt swing.
Do I think it's still worth it? Yup. At 55, I am still using it with other taps.
When I was 52, I went to the Fear portal and began to solo Cyndrella. Pet attack, darken, boil blood, swing a few times (and bash to interrupt), when she's at half, cast life leech. At that point, she is low enough (or just about) that she turns to run. Yes, that 280 pts makes a serious difference. Each fight took 1 bubble of hp (after leeches) and 2-3 bubbles of mana. Sit to heal and med, by the time she spawns again (6 minutes), you are back to full.
As I was leaving, I watched another 52 sk start to camp her. Halfway into the fight, he started yelling for help. After helping him, he asked my tactics. When I told him, he said "I don't have that life leech." Keep in mind that during a fight such as this, that's a 560 pt swing.
Do I think it's still worth it? Yup. At 55, I am still using it with other taps.
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that lvl 52 sk who started to camp cyndrella musta really sucked. i can solo cyndrella at lvl 49 without a pet (only cuz i havent bought it being an iksar and all, its not available in my hometown)and i am only wearing dreadscale armour. I do have a soulbinder which will heal me for 150hp over 15 seconds but thats it. 280 damage that takes 2.5 seconds to cast and 2mins to recast? soulbinder is doing about 190-240 on average every 4 seconds or so. (yeh im ghetto lizard i dont have haste) i have no problem killing her i just fear off her pet with invoke fear which gives me about 48 seconds to do some damage and as shes getting close to halfway i have to fear off her pet again. at this point i have somewhere between 1/4-1/2 hp, depending on how many times soulbinder proc'd. she turns to flee as my fear wears off on her pet. i just let him bash on me for a few rounds as i kill her. pets easy so by the time the fight is done i have about 1/4 life still because the soulbinder seems to proc like mad when stuff starts running. after i kill the pet i just run around smashing the little skelys runnin around which will get me back to full hp from soulbinder procs. WEWT! IF ONLY I HAD MY POF ARMOUR!
Edited, Sat Apr 27 13:34:29 2002
Edited, Sat Apr 27 13:34:29 2002
65 Rogue Ritishi Kinzaki (only 132 aa =/ )
65 Beastlord Gatito Prestigo ( 0 aa how humor)
65 Beastlord Gatito Prestigo ( 0 aa how humor)
here's a good tactic with any pet class mob... after the master is dead... Feign Death clears agro and since the pet will have no master and no agro... pet goes POOF!
Any pet will go poof if its master is dead and there's no agro on it... so use your Feign Death.... unless whooping her pet and using Lifetaps is your strategy...
Any pet will go poof if its master is dead and there's no agro on it... so use your Feign Death.... unless whooping her pet and using Lifetaps is your strategy...
Pain Lord Darknyss Grimscale
70 Iksar Crusader of the Greenmist
70 Iksar Crusader of the Greenmist
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I can understand the concern people have with spending 3k on this spell. All I can tell you is that it has (1) either saved my life or (2) reduced my downtime MANY, MANY times.
I can tell you, from my experience, that my mana recovers much more quickly than my HP. Even though this spell costs 1 full bubble of mana, I can cast this spell on a moss snake and get 280 hp, then either med or go about my business while mana recovers.
I keep this spell and siphon life memmed. I often use this spell as kind of a finisher near the end of a battle. MOB is nearly dead, cast this, suck up 280pts, kill mob, then rest/med til next fight.
Some say don't waste the time and money on this spell, some say make sure you get it and you'll be glad you did. I happen to be one of the people who think this spell is great. I have not heard from one SK that has this spell that wishes he/she had spent the money elsewhere. I certainly understand the arguments for spending cash somewhere else though.
I can tell you, from my experience, that my mana recovers much more quickly than my HP. Even though this spell costs 1 full bubble of mana, I can cast this spell on a moss snake and get 280 hp, then either med or go about my business while mana recovers.
I keep this spell and siphon life memmed. I often use this spell as kind of a finisher near the end of a battle. MOB is nearly dead, cast this, suck up 280pts, kill mob, then rest/med til next fight.
Some say don't waste the time and money on this spell, some say make sure you get it and you'll be glad you did. I happen to be one of the people who think this spell is great. I have not heard from one SK that has this spell that wishes he/she had spent the money elsewhere. I certainly understand the arguments for spending cash somewhere else though.
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