A COMPLETE Step by Step VMA Stam Walkthrough VIDEO

Lukums1

Hello Guys,

Due to popular demand, here is my STEP BY STEP guide to beating Vet Maelstrom.

https://www.twitch.tv/lukumms/v/100607478

It's a long video but has a WEALTH of knowledge.

I'm sorry if people find it a tad boring but it's a very helpful guide that I'm 100% positive it will get people clears.

Good luck

Luke

Lukums1 PS4

Icy_Waffles

I finally beat vma last night thanks to one of your posts. Looking forward to the guide!

Lukums1

Awww thanks mate!

Good on ya!

Icy_Waffles

Very helpfull. I do think it's a lot to take on and remember at first. I think when I calmed down and just went for it, I beat the final arena with 0 deaths and it went quickly.

After getting the crystals, simply completely focusing on the boss and ignoring everything else helped me a TON. I ran a stam sorc so I did have a lot of dps and heals. Also had to actually go grind fighters guild to get remarking trap. That definitely made a difference too.

After beating I switched my gear a bit too. Still really would like to get VO. But I'll get there hopefully.

Lukums1

Icy_Waffles wrote: »

Very helpfull. I do think it's a lot to take on and remember at first. I think when I calmed down and just went for it, I beat the final arena with 0 deaths and it went quickly.

After getting the crystals, simply completely focusing on the boss and ignoring everything else helped me a TON. I ran a stam sorc so I did have a lot of dps and heals. Also had to actually go grind fighters guild to get remarking trap. That definitely made a difference too.

After beating I switched my gear a bit too. Still really would like to get VO. But I'll get there hopefully.

You beauty!

VO makes life a ton easier "almost" a complete cake walk and makes round 6-7 a JOKE. Simply because of the movement.

Waseem

thanks dearly for that guide, might help many players struggling around
on other note, can you make a psychological guide on how to deal with stress over the RNG system of loot?
will be much appreciated by more players im sure

Lukums1

NO worries, I plan on going much more in depth tonight on a few things I previously missed and make rounds and sigil timing more clear.

Mmm, I think I could whip something up. However after this event ends I myself included will be stressing. I guess I don't need anything or want anything but it really is a numbers game.

I guess the best way to look at it is the following:

You go for clears, you either get your weapon or you don't.
You keep going for clears practising lowering your time and becoming more aware.
You keep going for more clears faster and faster with your score increasing each time.
You finally feel confident of going for 1-5 deaths only.
You finally feel confident of going flawless for the title to show your amazing amptitude for PVE.

During this whole time above you will get *** weapons, good weapons and be annoyed.

Think of it as an EXCITEMENT when opening the chest.

You got to remember, well most do. It takes 2-3 hours a clear because most are still learning and struggling.

When you start smashing runs out in 50 minutes that process isn't as painful as everyone thinks.

Beardimus

I struggle to imagine it ever taking 50 minutes. Ever!

But i guess, Like normal MSA first pass i was low Vet Rank, and had like 40-50 deaths and I said the same thing, and now can do it in 30mims no death hardly looking so I do get what you are saying. But that was with bad gear and no real idea what I was doing! I have pretty good gear now, and know my skills and nearly at cap CP, so there isn't alot left in my setup yet this damn last boss has been so hard haha!! cheers for all your help BTW.

I've sworn ill never come back once I do it once....but I guess I'll have to try a second time....... But pushing for flawless, never. I think it would stress me the hell out. Stupid deaths etc.

Ooh the addiction. I've put all thought of the sharpened staff out my mind, it I do want to complete this week, at least double chances.

Lukums1

Beardimus wrote: »

I struggle to imagine it ever taking 50 minutes. Ever!

But i guess, Like normal MSA first pass i was low Vet Rank, and had like 40-50 deaths and I said the same thing, and now can do it in 30mims no death hardly looking so I do get what you are saying. But that was with bad gear and no real idea what I was doing! I have pretty good gear now, and know my skills and nearly at cap CP, so there isn't alot left in my setup yet this damn last boss has been so hard haha!! cheers for all your help BTW.

I've sworn ill never come back once I do it once....but I guess I'll have to try a second time....... But pushing for flawless, never. I think it would stress me the hell out. Stupid deaths etc.

Ooh the addiction. I've put all thought of the sharpened staff out my mind, it I do want to complete this week, at least double chances.

Hey hey,

Let me tell you like I told others my first run was 16 hours long (no saves) 1 month after the release of Maelstrom.
Easily 300+ Deaths
Trash gear
A nightmare run.

WIth correct champ point allocation branching off your race you can achieve amazing things.
I've flawlessed it with agility, hundings, veli
I've flawlessed it with will power, julianos, valk skoria

NO maelstrom weapons.

Now here's the thing the main thing in this arena are the dual weapons if you get them you can consider your farming over why? Because even the sharpen staffs don't really give you THAT much extra damage you can easily get another flame sharpen staff ( trash staff ) with the weapon enchant 358 or whatever it is to give same results.
That's not like oh don't try, but no one should really get disheartened if they don't get it.

I'm on PS4 so we don't have DPS meters etc, so people don't really "care" as long as we get through the vet trial content.
If we were seeing meters it would be a whole different story obtaining weapons to push for "numbers"

I feel sorry for PC players due to this mentality of obtaining the largest numbers and hope that we never see such thing on PS4. I firmly think DPS meters kill games like this because it turns into an elitist brawl.

However, we are getting off track.
If you ever need help you can add me like others have Lukums1, jump into my party chat on PS4, or hit me up on twitch message sure we can work out a way to help and others like you.

You're welcome for the help, and I hope you've taken something away from my videos.

Luke

Lukums1

For people looking for the calculator:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V_sa8_610Y7Aro1FMpFE7p-qAzwQUON8yZFgMiJjikY/edit#gid=1136538012

Gilvoth

thank you for this, i will give it a try.

iam_slickone

So I'm in the states west coast, but I play on EU server Xb1. Sometimes when I jump into vMA the framerate or lag is just terrible, other times is smooth, is there good times or bad times to do vMA due to lag?
Also I got a vMA bow, defending. Wondering if I should use it or stick with my good old NMG sharpened bow?

Lukums1

Alright there is a known issue with frame rate on destro staffs currently on console.

This is when you KILL mob it will screen freeze for 0.5 - 1 second.

If you're on stam the best times to play is from GMT +8 - GMT +11 no lag generally.

I'm from Australia so I never ever get lag due to always playing in off peak times yay!

Honestly... vMA bow is really...really good but the 5.2k PEN you'll lose is not worth it.
If it was crit I'd say use it, but not defending unfortunately.

iam_slickone

thanks, the video doesnt work. says i need a time machine

Lukums1

Sorry mate, had to upload it again 3 months expirey also I'll be updating all videos with new guides on all classes in vMA in the next 48 hours. Till then.

Use: https://www.twitch.tv/lukumms/v/111730700