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General
Some things have changed with the way we run Colo on Solclaim with new weapons and such that can effectively and consistently win Colo without the use of rares. The following is how I do my runs - I hope this helps others feel more prepared and get more involved in Colo Runs!
I have uploaded the guide in Excel format which can be downloaded from the following link. This is handy to print out and keep nearby when on a run.
Third Party Apps
Call It
http://www.asheronstoybox.com/decal_CallIt.htm
I have also uploaded the XML file that the Decal Plugin Call It uses for efficiently calling each spawn according to the strategy listed below. The file is called Quests.xml and it can be downloaded here. Once installed, you will need to replace the existing xml file it uses, with the one I provided above.
The quests file for Call It can be found at the following locations:
- Vista - C:\ProgramData\Gouruware\CalIt (I believe the ProgramData folder is a hidden folder by default)
- XP - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Gouruware\CallIt
Target Info
http://decal.acasylum.com/target_info.php
Target info is considered almost a must have plugin to avoid duplicate debuffs/vulns being cast as well as making sure you are attacking a monster that has been prepped by a mage. Once installed, you will want to make sure you turn on the HUD display.
Strategy
We usually take no more than one melee at a time using this strategy. I know there are other strategies that people use, and I'm always up for learning! But this is how we regularly win colo and I just thought I'd share. I hope this is helpful to others, and good luck!
RM | Archers | Spawn | Formation | Mages |
---|---|---|---|---|
6-A | Fire Rend | Mossies | Spread | Bludge - TF |
6-B | Light Rend | Mattys-Lugians | Spread | Bludge - TF |
7-A | SlashRend | Eaters | Teams | Bludge - TF |
7-B | Light Rend | Viamonts | Teams | Bludge - TF |
8-A | Slash Rend | Dillos - Zefirs | West Spread | Bludge - Imp All - Bolt Zeph's |
8-B | Bludge Rend | Crystal Lord | Spread | Bludge - TF (NO Debuff Lord) |
9-A | Bludge Rend | Olthoi + Larvae | Teams | Bludge - Bolt/Streak Larvae - TF |
9-B | Bludge Rend | Shadows | Spread | Bludge - TF |
10-A | Bludge Rend | Sleeches | Spread | Bludge - TF |
10-B | Weeping - Acid | Ninjas | West Spread | Weeping - Acid Vuln Only - War |
11-A | Sing - Acid | Virindi - Tuskers | West Tight | Tusker Paw - Acid Vuln Virindi - War |
11-B | Ghost - Acid | Ghosts | Spread | Undead Bludge - TF |
12-A | Ghost - Pierce | Ruschk | West Tight | Ghost - Pierce Vuln - War |
12-B | Mukkir - Pierce | Mukkir | West Tight | Mukkir Pierce - War |
13-A | Sing - Acid | Virindi - Dogs - ONE SPAWN | West Spread | CS Frost - Acid Vuln Virindi, Frost Vuln Dogs - War |
13-B | Light Rend | Lugians - ONE SPAWN | West Spread | IMP ONLY |
13-C | Fire Rend | Fire Ursin | West Spread | IMP ONLY |
14-A | Sing - Acid | Virindi | West Spread | Sing - Acid Vuln - WAR |
14-B | Bludge Rend | Olthoi | Teams | Bludge - TF |
15-A | Fire Rend | Mossies | West Spread | CS Fire - Imp All, Fire Vuln Gladiators Only |
15-B | Undead Fire Rend | Undead Falatacot | Teams | Undead Bludge - TF |
16-A | Light Rend | Viamonts | Teams | Bludge - TF |
16-B | Ghost - Bludge | Swarm Demons | SW Corner | Olthoi Slayer - Bludge Vuln & Imp - WAR |
17-A | Sing - Acid | Virindi - Tuskers | West Tight | Tusker Paw - Acid Vuln Virindi, Fire Vuln Tuskers - WAR |
17-B | Spectral - Fire | Uber Pengiuns | West Spread | CS Fire - Fire Vuln - WAR |
18-A | Spectral - Bludge | Tremendous Monougas | SW & NE Corners | CS Bludge - Bludge/Imp/Fester - TF |
18-B | Spectral - Acid | Elite Guardians | North | CS Acid - Acid Vuln & Imp - WAR |
Glossary
Teams
You should separate your fellow into two teams, EAST and WEST. The archers/mages should be even distributed to each team. When the formation calls for Teams, all the people on each side of the room should be standing ON THE RING ON THE FLOOR, and they should look like ONE PERSON (all should be standing on top of one another - mages might have to maneuver just a touch to ensure their TF's are flowing smoothly).
Spread
When the formation calls for SPREAD, the entire fellow should be standing ON THE RING evenly spread out in a circle.
West Spread
This formation means all along the west side of the room near the ring. WEST means that the ENTIRE FELLOW should be standing on the West side, on the ring, looking like ONE PERSON. When the formation is SW CORNER, all the mages should be as far into the corner as possible, while the archers need to QUICKLY form a wall in front of the mages.
SW & NE Corners
Means the East team will stand in the NE corner ON THE RING on the floor, not necessarily in a tight formation, while the West team will be in the SW corner ON THE RING on the floor in the same fashion.
North Spread
This is same as West spread, only along the North wall.
TF
In case you aren't familiar with the term TF, it stands for Tusker Fists.
Role Requirements
The following is a list of the weapons you will need to acquire to follow the above strategy.
Archers
- Lightning Rend
- Slash Rend
- Bludge Rend
- Pierce Rend - Mukkir Slayer
- FIRE REND - Undead Slayer
- Weeping Bow - Heart of Innocence Quest & Isparian Weapons Quest
- Upgraded Singularity Weapons (At LEAST Ultimate, preferably Upgraded as soon as you can)
- Spectral Bow
Arrows they need to have in supply:
- FIRE - Deadly
- PIERCE - Deadly
- SLASH - Deadly
- BLUDGE - Deadly {or} Preferably Crate of Greater Deadly Blunt Arrowheads
- FROST - Deadly {or} Preferably Spectral Chill Arrow Bundle
- ACID - Deadly {or} Preferably Crate of Olthoi Acid Arrowheads
- LIGHT - Deadly {or} Preferably Wrapped Bundle of Raider Lightning Arrowheads
Mages
- Tusker Fists
- CS Frost (Critical Strike Imbue)
- CS Fire(Critical Strike Imbue)
- CS Bludge (Critical Strike Imbue)
- Bludge Rend - Undead Slayer
- Bludge Rend - Mukkir Slayer
- Weeping Wand - Heart of Innocence Quest & Isparian Weapons Quest
- Fabled Tusker Paw
- Spectral Wand
- Singularity Wand (At LEAST Ultimate, preferably Upgraded as soon as you can)
- Olthoi Slayer
Melees
- Light Rend
- Slash Rend
- Bludge Rend
- Pierce Rend - Mukkir Slayer
- Fire Rend - Undead Slayer
- Weeping Weapon - Heart of Innocence Quest & Isparian Weapons Quest
- Singularity Weapon
- Spectral Weapon
- Olthoi Slayer