Warrior Solo PVE Technique

Solo PVE Technique

You have to be careful when choosing a target to attack while soloing. Although Charging is the industry standard method of starting a battle, you should always be aware of the way other enemies are spaced; if you charge into a monster only to aggro two additional mobs, then all you’ve done is ensure that you’ll have to run away. If you want to get a monster away from his friends, use your ranged weapon to pull them out. You won’t get as much rage as you would’ve from a Charge, but sometimes discretion really is the better part of valor. This is also good practice for the pulling duty you’ll be asked to take up in groups.

If you do happen to pull in too many monsters, you will probably want to build your rage up and use Intimidating Shout, as it can cause fear or stun opponents for up to eight seconds. If you’re in a densely populated area, though, you’ll need to use it as a precursor to a retreat, as enemies that are feared will often run into other groups and wake them up.

As a warrior, your rage is your lifeline; if you’re out of rage, then all of your powers are essentially meaningless, since you won’t be able to use them. In a battle, then, it’s important to play conservatively and reserve your rage for when it matters most. After you rack up a bit of experience, you’ll be able to anticipate the need for certain abilities in certain situations, e.g. when fighting against a humanoid, you should keep rage in reserve for a Hamstring late in the fight.

Don’t forget that you can switch from stance to stance when soloing. In most cases, the regular Battle Stance will be the most balanced choice, as it won’t cripple your defense or offense, and gives you the tremendously useful Pummel and Hamstring abilities. If you’re grinding out experience against mobs a few levels below you, you can use the berserker stance to quicken the pace of your killing, but you will need to keep an eye on your health!

When going up against heavy hitters or multiple enemies, you can also flip over to defensive stance. This will open up a few new abilities, such as Shield Bash and Disarm, and will cut the amount of damage that you receive, which will let you live a bit longer, but will also reduce your offensive output.

No matter what strategy you pursue while soloing, don’t forget to shout! Although shouts work well for buffing up your teammates, they’re just as handy for increasing your own capabilities. Battle Shout is the obvious first choice for your rage reserves, as it’ll let you painlessly deal more damage, while Demoralizing is also useful for preventing excess damage from your enemies.