excel

Welcome back mate.

I've just played straight through. Just hit niob at level 77 and it's challenging. Also 90% of the drops are unusable with all the set items being level 120. So I'm just going to do all the quests and do niob slowly.

The only advice I can give to not let this happen again is. 1. If joining a hosted game, you take a big risk of manually saving your game at the same time the host quits. (this is what caused my file issue). 2. If saving your game don't quite or go any futher until the "spinning disk" icon is finished. 3. Don't join PUGs with people you dont know and trust!! (see point 1).

This is exactly the same situation I found myself in a few weeks ago. POST It would seem you have a corrupt data save file, the only way around it is too delete the save file in mxl and start from scratch. Can you create a new character and play that? If you can create but the game hangs in the same place then you definatly have the same issue.

Just an update here really, 61 Hrs, level 60 and just hit Platinum. Now I know I'd done all that with 0 Deaths and built up my Survival bonus to around 90%. Now since starting Platinum it shows 1 death and a Survival Bonus of 33% straight away. Not happy but my build still seems to work without it thank god. Update complete.

ATTRIBUTES - (in this priority) Strength- Mainly for the high Attack Value +XX (You must keep your Chance To Hit hi) Dexterity - Mainly for the high Defense Value +XXX (Hi defence lowers the attackers chance to hit. Vitality - The SW is weak against high crits. (Doesn't need to be that high, attacker(s) won't last that long ). Stamina - To bring down your Regen time. (The Initial points gain higher results than Death Warrior Focus Skill). Skills: In this order of priority. Death Warrior Focus - Must stay close to your Char level. (Once you master this at 75 its a god send) Sword Weapons - Again stay close to your Char level. (Attack Speed +% is what we need). Armor Lore - Armor Bonus + % and Regeneration Time penalty from armor -% (Mainly for the regen reduction NOTE It decreases at every level the Armour % is a bonus). Shield Lore - If your being hit a lot raise this 1st. (Raises Def, you are a tank after all). Tactics Lore - Raises damage and the chance to crit. (The attack will be fast and procise). Combat Discipline - Lowers the regen time of Combat Arts in combo and raises thier damage Worth just 1 point, so you can put even single CA in for that -10% regen. As for General skills I'd go for Blacksmith (IF IT WORKED) so Alchemy or Enhanced Perception. I don't use any to be truthfull. Combat Arts (in no order just watch your regen times and your Regeneration per hit +X s). Frenzied Rampage - Double Attack, Double Strike and Vampire for mods. (This is your main recharge skill for both Combat Arts and HP. Keep the level low enough to just keep turned on when pressed. Because your double hitting you charge fast) Scything Sweep - Force, Intent, Rage (This is your Mob control, if your in the thick of it and having problems. The Knock back at higher lvls is great to give you a breather. You dont want to choose Knockback for bronze bacause you need enermys near you to recharge from and also unload rage bonus. This can be taken quite high because of the fast recharge). Demonic Blow - Wounding, Frailty, Life Leech (Take high for large damage to a single unit. Use FR to recharge quickly or use a few SS to charge and the unleash a massive DB from the rage build up). Ruinous Onslaught - Fend, Adrenaline, Adrenaline Def def def. used for big battles or when your taking a kicking. (will lower thier chance to hit). Rousing Command - War Song, Impulse, Surge or leader (if you are a team player). Attack % used if you want those big attacks to hit everytime (boss). Augmenting Guidon - Elite, Healing, Fear or Leadership (if you are a team player) Raises both Attack and def with a hp recharge, not much else to add. Grim Resilience (Buff) - Fortify, Readiness, Reflex A great buff, raising HP, Def and Evade. Reflective Emanation (Buff) - Tough, Antimagic, Riposte or Idol (if you are a team player). We are a tank so are up close and personnel, if played well you will hold "agro" so you may as well have something else active that will kill them faster . Equipment The one modifier that is a must is Regeneration per hit + without it the build will not work as intended. The higher and more you wear the higher you can have your Combat Arts. I'll just go over what are good and bad Item Modifiers for this build (and most I guess) and why in no order, it all depends on your current short falls in combat and what equipment you have equiped. Good Attack Speed +X% (the faster you hit the faster you recharge and faster damage). All Skills +X (No need to explain why, just be careful of the Regen ajustment on the CA.) Aspect: "Name" +X ( As above). "Combat Art" +X (As above). Attack Value +X% (To raise your chance to hit). Chance for critical hits +X% (If you have a spare slot why not). Chance that opponents cannot evade attacks +X% (If your not hitting your not charging) Life Leeched per hit +X or % (If your hitting fast your HP should raise fast). Regeneration Penalty from Buffs -X% (The buff penalties can be a killer and this makes a big difference). Regeneration Time: -X% (Do I need to explain this far down the guide?) Chance to halve Regeneration time +X% (I've not used or tested because I don't like the "Chance" part and it's only a 50% drop Method and Tips Basic The idea behind the build is to hit fast and with accuracy, with the enough Regeneration per hit + you will be able to raise your Combat Arts to a high level fast. When adding CA keep an eye on the regen time per jump (With Buffs on and unmounted) Spam Frenzied Rampage to recharge and in low damage crowds for fast DPS. Demonic Blow can be used in 2 ways. 1. Keep at a low level to spam a Boss and use inconjuction with Scything Sweep. 2. Keep it high and use a few Frenzied Rampage to recharge and unleash a massive blow. Scything Sweep if you are being overwhelmed by a crowd (knockback) and / or as above with Demonic Blow. Augmenting Guidon - Put out when going into a large group or boss and kept up if a long battle. Ruinous Onslaught and Rousing Command are placed into a combo. Play as above. Both Buffs should be on at all times. Sockets and rings The more Regeneration per hit + rings you add the better. BUT consider any short falls in Attack rate and Def in your build. NOTES This is my 1st Build and 1st guide so any input and feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks Excel PSN - exceluk1

Hi LordRaviel, great idea! I have nothing on your wish list at the moment sorry. But would love to get my hands on Quetzal's First Strike (Sword, 135) Unyielding Wall (65) PSN - exceluk1

The trick is as stated main quest to gold and + xp trinkets. Also Officers Saber for survival bonus, thats hitting 80% silver complete. I'm not a fan of trophies they dont add to my stats.

Thanks for the kind offers guys. Im doing quite well now, perfected my build and just dinged level 40 after 27 hrs. Survival bonus! Only item I'm struggling with is a good sheild now, I have a few rares and sets for trade so if you have one spare 38 - 47. PSN - exceluk1

Looks like I've lost everything, 138 hours. Playing online with a pug group on Gold level, completed The Great Machine quest line. When the host touched the consol to complete the level my screen froze for about 20 mins. In fact the ps3 had froze so in the end had to reboot the power. I can start the game and my chars are there to choose from. All with the correct gear on I'm even on the leaderboard. Yet when I choose Continue or any of the Start game options, the screen changes to show the PS3 controller and disk icon then freezes. I've left it like this for 20 mins + with no joy. I can Quit the game from the xmb. I can create a new char but still with the same problem, if I log into a differnet PSN account there are no issues at all (but this does not hold any chars). I've never backed up my save file due to reading about online trading being restricted. So 138 hours of gameplay gone I'd just hit level 77 on my SW and the build was really starting to pay off. So if anyone could help me with:- 1. Activating portals around the map (speed me up). 2. Help with bosses. 2. Gifts/Donations. I'll be rebuilding my SW Death Spec so in return I will create a guide for the community, it's a good fun tank build with massive chained crits. If you would like to help please add me PSN exceluk1 or post in here. Thanks Exceluk1

Exceluk1 level 72 SW Light (currently Platinum). Live in the uk, usually on during the day (work depending) and from 1900 onwards (mrs depending )

I have to agree with Knuckles, find regen per hit (you can buy them from merchants in town @ 0.6 secs) I've currently got SS level 48 with a regen time of 4.7, my regen per hit is 1.8. The thing you need to watch out for is your Chance to Hit %, if your not hitting your not charging. In conjuction to the Rage mod on SS, if you time it well you can unleash a powerful DB every other hit. If you add to this Attack speed you'll be flying Not tested if regen per hit will double up with dual weild, anyone:) The above method works best in crowds of mobs, due to knockback.

When ever there is a freeze in the game I remove all buffs and reapply them and it usually does the trick.

PSN NAME: Exceluk1 Please Post here 1st no PSN pm's. All item's are Unique or Legendary (level) On Offer (with notes when Wiki lacks info) Weapons 1H Swords Cheop's Eye (37,67) Ysandrifa's Law (52,66,87) Desert Saber (75) Dark Guardian (50) Ileia's Dirk (53) 1H Axe Orc Shock (56) Tinwora's Curse (50) Hammer of the North (52) Ker's Scepter (33) life leach, strength, attack. 2H Axe Tyranny of the Condemned (53) 2H Halberd Torik's Wrath (88) 2H Pole Trychellon's Pole (45) 2H Javelin Cordell's Javelin of War (65) Gronkor's Downfall (65) 2H Energy Gun Testa's Annihilator (52,68) Unireth's Lightning (36,68) Pistol Djalek's Annihilator (72,72,90) Experience, offensive skill, opps def. Jhavoler's Energizer (80) Deaths Chirr (58) Opp level for DB, con to fire, def val. Mage Staff Nlovae's Mystery (80) Rancuil's Dark Flame (50) Sheilds Unyielding Wall (25,65,65) Glacial Defender (60) Wall of Flame (45,75) Set Items Tempe Guardian Knee Module EN-28 (75) Inquisitor Deylen's Vindictiveness (75) Deylen's Loyalty (45) Dryad Detheya's Protection (75) Seraphim Braid of the Celestial (90) Fate of the Celestial (45) Rings / Amulets Ysekia's Ring (95) Mysteriouse Ring (35,65) Band of the Forests (75) Kuan's Curse (61) Maldrion's Necklace (80) +7 aspect nature weaver Wings of Death (32) legoril's Amulet (64) Fip's Necklace (66) Denvera's Tailisman (58) Needs (Prefered level) Diabolical Chestplate (75-85) Dark Guardian (80-90) Ancrid's Blade (80-90) Uruk's Destiny (80-90) Any Armour with -Regen time (75-85) Any Rings / Amulets with regen per hit (above +0.6s) Chance to crit % Attack and/or Def % Combat Arts for Death Warrior spec also considered Thanks for looking Excel

PS3 Light Looking to fill a level 68 Acrid's blade (1 x mod, 1 x bronze, 1 x silver, 1 x gold) My Char is a level 65 SW Dark warrior Focus The build is based around spamming Scything sweep (level 40), so regen time per hit is a must. Well it works really well at the moment (hitting 1,542 - 2,183 with current sword level 50 dark guardian Current options are : GOLD-Champions ring with chance to crit +2.7% and Damage:Physical + 16.2% Silver- A ring with regen per hit +0.4 Bronze - Enhance chance to Crit +2.5% and regen time -9.0% Damage Mod - Con to magic + 54.7% (no reason behind this thinking changing to poison now Scything sweep has a 44.7% to Knock back)? Any pointers or gifts greatly appreciated. Thanks Excel (PSN: Exceluk1