Adamantite Bo Stick  

 

If I am a beastlord, will this proc damage my pet as well? Also, if my opet is holding aggro and I step out of range with attack still on, will it proc?

After reading through the posts here I decided to try this weapon out for myself. What I found is that this weapon shines when you are killing giant-type mobs. It is usable for killing smaller mobs, but requires a little skill.

For giant-type mobs (hgs, sgs, cyclops, etc.) here is what you do. They hit and are able to be hit from a further distance away than normal size mobs. When attacking one with this weapon, stand at extreme melee range. You'll continue to hit the mob and they will continue to hit you. However, when the weapon's proc kicks in, you will not have to move at all since you will be outside the range of the spell's effect. I used this tactic successfully in Rathe Mtns. The only time I took damage was when the giant began to flee right after a proc and I ran through the effect. Used this way, especially with a shaman dex buff, giants go down very quickly.

Now, for smaller mobs, you will have to step back after the first wave hits. Once you get the hang of it this weapon becomes very managable, but you can still get caught in the storm if you aren't keeping an eye on your text window (I have spell effects turned off to reduce lag). If you are soloing, the mob will follow. The trick is to move just outside of the effect, but keep the mob in it for the next two waves. Learn the pathing of the area you are pulling to. For example, in Dawnshroud Peaks to the right of the entrance is a little open area that is a good pull spot for Zelniaks and wolves. The only problem is the pathing is a little quirky in that area. Depending on where I was standing when the proc hit, and which way I moved, the mob would sometimes run off to the side, away from me, then come back at a different angle to attack. This put both of us outside the range of the 2nd and 3rd waves. So knowing your area and the pathing becomes very important when soloing. When grouped, you'll probably have to step back, wait for all 3 waves, then step back in, unless you have managed to hold agro. If you have agro, then obviously you must follow the same steps as you would when soloing. Just make sure your group knows why you are pulling the mob around and that they are ready for it.

I have successfully used this weapon in a dungeon, but it was a LOT more difficult. Also, this was in SolA at lvl 39, so there wasn't a lot in there that could kill me quickly, at least not in the bar area. I did this just to get a feel for how difficult it would be to use it indoors. This is not a weapon I would suggest using in these circumstances since you can back yourself into a corner and get caught in the spell effect. This is a particularly nasty problem when you try to feign death and the last wave catches you. As with any spell, if it lands after your feign, it breaks feign and the mobs continue to pound on you while you lay there trying to catch a nap. Not a pretty sight.

To summarize the main points in previous posts:

1) Weapon procs at lvl 30.
2) Proc is an area of effect, 75 damage spell that hits in 3 waves. If all waves land (no resists) and hit for full damage, it will take 225 hps from the mob.
3) Each wave does a check against the mobs resistance, so it is possible to hit with one wave and have another wave resisted. I rarely had all 3 waves resisted. I did see a few partial resists, i.e. damage for less than the 75 max on the mob. This was not common, when it landed it usually landed for the full 75.
4) The spell does NOT damage other members of your party.
5) The max damage I took in 2 solid days of using this weapon was 47 pts. When I was caught in the storm, I took 47 pt hits a lot. My resists are still fairly low, so I'm sure with some resist gear this would go down.
6) The best place for this weapon is outdoors. Used on large mobs it is extremely effective.

sry MNK can tank np... because of FD you can switch tank if you know how to play. even if you have a snarer u can use instill doubt (how many MNK is maxxing it ? heh)
best combo i made was MNK MNK MNK MNK MNK MNK or MNK MNK MNK CLR ENCH SHM .. In first group Mobs last like 5 10 sec ? second a bit more..

only MNK group : who is tanking ? who is pulling ? who is dmg dealer ?? hehe.. you can go to mobs place in group and if group is in trouble all fd only.. rare to have a total wipe out party ..

So a MNK who willingly Tank is not an idiot.. MNK tanking is better than any other melee class tanking (out of warrior).. Because u can FD while quite out of life and switch the tanking to the other melee class in the goup.. Bo then helps a tons ..

Anyone know how much this stick goes for on Tunare? additionally, if there is anyone on the Tunare server that is willing to sell this, please send me a tell.

send tell to Danlaran

Thank you.

hey! all you magic ignorant goofs, you talk about having to think like it is a completely new aspect to the game. "Wow i can't just sit there and watch my character attack?" might i suggest picking up a wizard for a few lvls, you only need to try to get em to lvl 13 or so, just to make sure you have a good experiance with all the variaties of spells and there twisted affects. then take the proc of this baby for granted, it has a great affect for no mana cost and it even has a multi second window for you to sneak back in and keep the mob in the AoE and put a few hits in on em.

Krisik 31'st warrior
Lorar 19'th wizard
Liarar 14'th enchanter all on zebuxoruk
P.S. everything i suggest for this came from just reading the posts on this forum, ya'll have to be smart to get to the lvl's to proc this momma just pick up the facts befour you form oppinions, i have been thankfull for the group member monks with this "stick"

I LOVE this thing man I kill giants fast! Even though i can't proc it yet im looking forward to being able to do that so I can get some forest loops in FM.

My 33 monk has one of these. In a group i can wack away till it procs. Back up and FDeath. Feign deals with aggro and the mob sits taking 225 while i am free to watch the special effects.
This is also great when i work on faction in BB and warrens. Just collect a sizeable gnoll train and smack they all fall over when the proc kicks in. Every Iksar monk should have one. To those of you who dont like it I say fair play. But if you use the item intelligently it has its advantages.

Okay I've seen too many fools putting down my weapon to stand by idly without commenting. I will explain the pros and cons of the weapon here. I've been using it from 28 to 36 now and this is what I've learned.

In the open it is an awesome weapon. Becuase of pvp restrictions the weapon will only do 66% damage to you making each rain do 47dmg. As soon as it procs once, just step on back a bit and the rest of the rains will hit the mob. I've had tons of procs that have done full damage to the mob and only 47dmg to me that is a huge boon. 47dmg to you and 225dmg to the enemy? I'll take that trade any day of the week. It is also great when you get those adds. I've partnered with clerics a few times and if you can just hold out a few more seconds, the procs will get the add down to half life by the time you kill the main one.

Those were the pros, here are the cons. Don't use this weapon in a dungeon. Many dungeons have mobs that won't attack unless you attack first (either because you are a higher level than them of you have good faction with them i.e. frogloks in guk) One rain of this weapon will often generate several adds. Additionally, in the confined spaces of the dungeon it is hard to step back to avoid the rains. Second con, don't use it in a group that is chain pulling because the proc will break the mez of the adds.

There is nothing better than fighting a giant and seeing your weapon proc 2 or 3 times in a row in one fight and having the screen spam with "%t's skin blisters and burns" "%t takes 75 points of damage" over and over. It is a thing to behold :)

you could avoid the rain with a little Magic resists also. Uber gear or spells what ever but I used a few rain weapons with my War and have good gear and would pull 3 hornets in BW's and use rain/damage shield spells/potions from level 40, that's just grouped with 1 cleric =)
boost magic save, avoid most of the rains =)

I bought one for 200pp and I'm lvl 13 will it kill me.

I guess I just haven't seen the answer to my question...if you are not in a PvP setting do you take damage from the AoE??