Is it possible to play Nuri Without using elixirs as a mage or archer?

**modredd** · 10-04-2011, 12:04 AM

I went through about 100 dollars worth of platinum and now I find that my characters die left and right when I'm doing the 5 levels of Nuri.
I also have only seen 3 pink drops in the last 5 days it's becoming very monotonous, frustrating and not terribly fun.
It just seems to me these levels were made a lot harder than the sewers were in comparison
As you are all aware from 56 to 61 we are not allowed to upgrade our skills with 6 still the max even though our adversaries are harder to kill.
You can't play to win pinks anymore because they drop so infrequently
Is everybody else happy? Are you all having fun?
I appreciate any constructive,positive feedback.

**Aneheazatek** · 10-04-2011, 12:38 AM

I have been thru the whole game to level 60 without potting exlixer from plats. Yes it's tough but is fun with doing the runs with friends. Basically the level of difficulty make all the classes better display what they are good at and to learn a team play as a whole.

**NECROREAPER** · 10-04-2011, 12:41 AM

It Is possible to survive as a Mage or bird without using elixirs, play with me and you'll see.

You just need a good bear and need to stay behind him so he can take the heat for you. *** stay behind the bear***

**Aneheazatek** · 10-04-2011, 12:44 AM

yup. having a bear that beckons and does crowd control is good. at time when there isnt a bear, remember to eat lots of hp pots.

**Kraze** · 10-04-2011, 12:50 AM

Problem is after using plat elixirs people start acting like they are invincible. It's possible to play without elixir with or without a bear just can't be over aggressive

**Cobraguy** · 10-04-2011, 01:07 AM

Ive leveled both my chars with nothing more than dailys and 1.5 xp pots. Ive learned to play without the combo elixirs. Seems that people who play without them are generally better all around players anyway.

I do agree that we need to be a bit more poweful because the enemies do hit so much harder.

**modredd** · 10-04-2011, 01:41 AM

I feel that I am a very good mage(Lvl 61) but I tend to get stuck with all archers and spend the whole game reviving people and being defensive therefore getting myself killed.
It seems like everybody wants to be either a mage or an archer I don't see bears often and I don't have many friends that are warriors.
Maybe I just need to take a break until Mount Fang comes out.

**pastrychef** · 10-04-2011, 01:42 AM

It's definitely possible to play without elixirs. I've had some of my best runs with teams what were not potted. There are lots of good bears out there. You just need to meet them...

**TANKKAAR** · 10-04-2011, 01:45 AM

Originally Posted by modredd

I feel that I am a very good mage(Lvl 61) but I tend to get stuck with all archers and spend the whole game reviving people and being defensive therefore getting myself killed.
It seems like everybody wants to be either a mage or an archer I don't see bears often and I don't have many friends that are warriors.
Maybe I just need to take a break until Mount Fang comes out.

Honestly even if you knew 10 people who played bear half would be dex (no good for tanking unless potted) and the other half wouldn't be any good anyways :-) IMO ... you would be lucky to find one good tank out of the 10

its so hard to find good bears these days......

**JaytB** · 10-04-2011, 01:47 AM

Originally Posted by TANKKAAR

Honestly even if you knew 10 people who played bear half would be dex (no good for tanking unless potted) and the other half wouldn't be any good anyways :-) IMO ... you would be lucky to find one good tank out of the 10

its so hard to find good bears these days......

Uuuhhhmmm. So hard you say?? So we don't have any good bears in our little family?

**TANKKAAR** · 10-04-2011, 01:51 AM

Originally Posted by JaytB

Uuuhhhmmm. So hard you say?? So we don't have any good bears in our little family?

Idk that guy tankkaar is AMAZING...... but he is always with that noob whatshisface Ikungfupandabear guy....lol ... total scatter bear ;-P

I mean for people running pugs tho....hahaha

**JaytB** · 10-04-2011, 01:53 AM

Originally Posted by TANKKAAR

Idk that guy tankkaar is AMAZING...... but he is always with that noob whatshisface Ikungfupandabear guy....lol ... total scatter bear ;-P

I mean for people running pugs tho....hahaha

Ow, I didn't know that Tankkaar even played, he always chilling in balefort castle

**TANKKAAR** · 10-04-2011, 01:57 AM

Originally Posted by JaytB

Ow, I didn't know that Tankkaar even played, he always chilling in balefort castle

Hey man, leave my fat bear alone... he gets outta breath easily, needs to get snacks in balefort so that he can refill his energy...lol

**jespeygirl** · 10-04-2011, 02:42 AM

@modredd what is mount gang you speak of?

**jespeygirl** · 10-04-2011, 02:43 AM

Fang?

**AdinoEznite** · 10-04-2011, 03:05 AM

Originally Posted by jespeygirl

Fang?

you dont have to repost, you can just edit the previous one.

in any case Mt Fang is a new map that is coming out...check the announcements ill link it here

**WhoIsThis** · 10-04-2011, 03:12 AM

It is possible and with a good team, it is possible to do it without deaths in the majority of runs.

**Riccits** · 10-04-2011, 03:14 AM

nuri without elix is a pain.. the combos of the mobs are dang tough and their hp never ends.. rounds needs muchmuch more time
nuris gear is to underpowered for that dungeon imo

**mrnofunz** · 10-04-2011, 04:06 AM

This is exactly why I started to play my bear again. Tanks are necessary now for a non elixir group. Patience is virtue. Stay behind the bear and do not shoot or cast any spells until the bear beckons the entire group into the wall. Time it so your combo hits immediately after the mob is put into the wall. A good group can cut right through a mob like butter but only with a good bear will everyone stay alive...hope this helps.
REMEMBER...STAY BEHIND THE BEAR AND DO NOT GAIN AGGRO BY FIRING UNTIL MOB IS CONTROLLED BY BEAR(BECKONED/STOMPED INTO WALL)

**Kelstrick** · 10-04-2011, 04:08 AM

I'm a Mage at Lvl 60 with about 35K of xp towards 61 and have run Nuri's elixir free in a poor man's load out and can definitely say you can survive in Nuri's. However as players we all have to change our mindset & playing style b/c we are definitely no longer invincible vs. the mobs.

Honestly, I believe the Devs have done a great job of providing a challenging set of opponets and have forced us to return to playing our characters towards their strengths. For ex: I definitely do not "lead the way" anymore like I used to as a Str/Off Tank Mage. Instead I make sure the Bear is in the lead to take the heat, while timing my buffs/debuffs/heals for max effect. In addition, I believe the Devs have shown that the old strategy of pulling together a chain of mobs for slaughter is a quick way to die in Nuri's and instead the party has to face down each mob one at a time. Which is not great for earning xp at a fast rate, but is what is necessary to survive.

I think if you hook up with some of your trusted friends and look at Nuri's as a "return to fundamentals challenge" that the Devs have thrown down you might find some enjoyment before they release Mt Fang.

Hang in there on the pink drops, your luck has to get better b/c it can't get any worse right?