Dec 9, 2021, 15:1012/09/21
02/06/21
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not a fan, asks too much of an average roster to get through even normal.
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harleQuinnModerator
Dec 9, 2021, 15:2712/09/21
02/24/19
7784
Trips
No, we need full auto solutions today please. Get on it Q!
I think what we have is true end game content here. I am late game and expect to struggle mightily, I fin
Did a test run for you, trying my newly earned Lydia out. Here's where I was at before I quit the run. Not sure I can do better right now, but want to try.
Dec 9, 2021, 15:3412/09/21
10/30/21
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lol people mad about hydra boss is like level 10s in goldshire on world of warcraft mad they arent raiding elite raid bosses.
Dec 9, 2021, 15:3512/09/21
12/19/19
6260
bytizzle
Shamael is god teir for Hydra, no doubt about it!
Healing decreases Max HP and AOE's have reduced damage. Single target nukers work well
Anyone use shamael yet, mine is leveled and booked. But naked with masteries gemmed but blank. Was going to build for tag, but looking at hydra now. Any build recommendations?
harleQuinnModerator
Dec 9, 2021, 15:4212/09/21
Dec 9, 2021, 15:42(edited)
02/24/19
7784
Trips
Anyone use shamael yet, mine is leveled and booked. But naked with masteries gemmed but blank. Was going to build for tag, but looking at hydra now. Any build recommendations?
The team I just posted was using him. Haven't even finished his masteries yet, no skill books at all, and tossed him in some Cruel gear I had.
Dec 9, 2021, 18:2512/09/21
09/24/21
28
Shamael is def the champ to use, 3 of them if you can! Run retribution and deterrence masteries, giant slayer on attack tree. Helps keep him hitting away!
harleQuinnModerator
Dec 9, 2021, 18:3912/09/21
02/24/19
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bytizzle
Shamael is def the champ to use, 3 of them if you can! Run retribution and deterrence masteries, giant slayer on attack tree. Helps keep him hitting away!
Ran out of energy to finish up his masteries. Will finish today and get those extra counterattacks.
Dec 9, 2021, 19:1012/09/21
09/24/21
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A buddy of mine was wondering if you can lop all 4 heads off at once, I told him Im sure its possible but had a best of 2 at that time. Today, messing around with my last key and testing other teams, I did it. AND, scored my best dmg yet. I have 2 built Shamael's but had already used them, so I had to try some other ideas for a third team. Sicia with Cardiel is an amazing combo!
Dec 9, 2021, 21:1212/09/21
03/19/20
413
Harbby
I have a rector, that team did the worst for me. My fault for letting the key finish and not making adjustments.
My next two runs were much better without a perfect veil.
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Second team used a
speed lead - Anyone
AOE poisoner and in this case def down - Tomb Lord
single target cleanser (meh) & BUFF STRIPPER - Sethalia
shielder - Brogni.
DPS - Rotos & Septimus.
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Third team was
Speed lead - Fu shan
Aoe def down / dps - Hurndig
Cleanser - Doompriest
Shielder - Nekhret (died way too easily without a healer of course)
Dps - I guess Tyrant Ixlimor counts
BUFF STRIPPER - Kymar.
This team did better than either of the first two teams. Probably because of Doompriest.
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Since I was an idiot and let my keys finish... next week I will try the following first.
Spead lead - Fu shan
Def down/poisons - Tomb Lord
BUFF STRIPPER - Sethalia
Cleanser - Doompriest
Shielder - Brogni
Final DPS - Rotos or Septimus.
I think with a Doompriest and a BUFF STRIPPER any team without perfect veil can go quite a bit further than they would have otherwise.
Going to steal your concept and make adjuesments since i dont have all your champs and im sure i dont have your rocking gear either all the Way thank you for your aide to my team
Dec 10, 2021, 09:5112/10/21
06/20/19
2181
bytizzle
A buddy of mine was wondering if you can lop all 4 heads off at once, I told him Im sure its possible but had a best of 2 at that time. Today, messing around with my last key and testing other teams, I did it. AND, scored my best dmg yet. I have 2 built Shamael's but had already used them, so I had to try some other ideas for a third team. Sicia with Cardiel is an amazing combo!
One of our clan mates had all 4 heads down at the same time. I do not know if all were decapitated on a single turn or not, just saw the SS. He was doing 2M per hit with Trunda on the exposed necks with the extra 200% damage. Couldn't tell exactly what his team was from the SS.
Dec 10, 2021, 23:3512/10/21
12/19/19
6260
Not a lot of strategy discussion, was hoping for some more tips in here before I tried my other 2 keys.
Guessing most used all 3 in first couple hours... 😆 🤣 😂
harleQuinnModerator
Dec 11, 2021, 00:0212/11/21
02/24/19
7784
Trips
Not a lot of strategy discussion, was hoping for some more tips in here before I tried my other 2 keys.
Guessing most used all 3 in first couple hours... 😆 🤣 😂
Okay. Any thoughts? I have struggled to fine more ideas besides the 11mil that Ninja, Uugo, Big'Un, Inquisitor Shamwow, Lydia and Brogni did.
harleQuinnModerator
Dec 11, 2021, 00:0412/11/21
02/24/19
7784
I did just see this chart, and thought maybe a 350+ resist team could keep Hydra from stealing all my buffs and using them against me....
Dec 11, 2021, 01:1712/11/21
06/20/19
2181
Trips
Not a lot of strategy discussion, was hoping for some more tips in here before I tried my other 2 keys.
Guessing most used all 3 in first couple hours... 😆 🤣 😂
I haven't used any. Spent last few days thinking, strategizing, and upgrading/gearing. Did my first run about 2 hours ago and got just over 2M before I backed out. Kinda thinking I should have just taken that lol.
Dec 14, 2021, 17:1012/14/21
07/23/20
30
Not a fan, too much going on at one time, this is overthought and needlessly convoluted... but I am sure once the strats start pouring out things will get easier.
harleQuinnModerator
Dec 14, 2021, 21:2912/14/21
02/24/19
7784
adamoslmfb
Not a fan, too much going on at one time, this is overthought and needlessly convoluted... but I am sure once the strats start pouring out things will get easier.
I hope so that there will be more strats. My single strat above was just smacked down today with the changes.
Dec 15, 2021, 01:1912/15/21
09/14/20
984
harleQuinn
I hope so that there will be more strats. My single strat above was just smacked down today with the changes.
Yep, mine as well...but I have a new strategy which I call
Trips Way...
I will lay down, sleep some and wait for 1-2 weeks until some other strategies will pop up. In the meantime I will just do normal mode max chest and let hard run on auto without caring. Main point is not to spend ressources in the next days...
Dec 15, 2021, 01:4612/15/21
09/14/20
984
harleQuinn
I did just see this chart, and thought maybe a 350+ resist team could keep Hydra from stealing all my buffs and using them against me....
Thanks for the table.
Perhaps it is just my imagination, but I think the Head of Mischief is actually having a way higher accuracy. He is stealing buffs from my 350 Res champs almost all of the time (hard mode). He is also stealing buffs from my Lillitu (520 Res) about 70-80% of the time...
Might be just my imagination but I was always wondering why he achieves those steals on a regular base.
harleQuinnModerator
Dec 16, 2021, 00:0612/16/21
Dec 16, 2021, 00:06(edited)
02/24/19
7784
Here's my first attempt at a run without using Shamael or the soon to be nerfed strat. That Head of Mischief sure likes to eat my champs. -_-
Dec 16, 2021, 00:4912/16/21
12/19/19
6260
Didn't intend to keep this run, lol. Was running some random groups trying to watch on auto. The AI appears to be less than desirable, I know this is shocking news...
Husk aoe hit really hard I think, but when I slowed it down on 1x speed he never used it again. He always seemed to be eaten first.
