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Original author: houserocker
Original posted-at text: 2006-12-13 17:56
Auno comment ID: 34599
Auno nano ID: 223143
Source:
https://auno.org/ao/db.php?id=223143
Shadowlands Snares and You!
I have heard a lot of fixers lament that the single snares given to us that work in SL are not useful. I must admit, I was once a believer in this theory as well, but it is not actually true. Snares just work a bit differently and once you master them they are a very nice tool for handling adds in missions, etc. Basically, if you cast the snare on a monster in SL that is moving, it has no effect or very little effect, the mob will still get to you within a few seconds. However if you cast it on a mob that is not aggroed and moving yet, it works like a root, keeping the mob in place (it doesn't move at all). All you need to do is apply this knowledge in a logical fashion. If you open a door and there are two mobs close together, don't bother being sneaky, hoping to pull one and not get your team killed - assume you will pull both. Fire a defensive perk, and run right up to the mobs, that's right, stand next to it. This way it won't move. As soon as you are next to it cast SL snare, and when it lands, run away with the mob you didn't snare close on your heels. Then hope you kill it before the snare runs out.