what is the purpose of the -50 cesta? - Guild Wars Forums

Mesmer in Need · Aug 13, 2006, 06:59 AM // 06:59

what is the purpose of it, what are the complete stats, and where do i get them?

Truong · Aug 13, 2006, 07:03 AM // 07:03

It's for 55HP Monks, I presume.

Grim Cesta:
Energy +6 (req. 5 Blood Magic)
Health -50
Energy +3 (while enchanted)
Energy +3 (while hexed)
Energy +5 (while Health is below 40%)

You can get it by completing the "Cities of Ascalon" quest given by Symon the Scribe.

Mesmer in Need · Aug 13, 2006, 07:05 AM // 07:05

if u get it by completing a quest, why do some ppl have lots?

extra bacon · Aug 13, 2006, 07:07 AM // 07:07

they buy them.

Mesmer in Need · Aug 13, 2006, 07:08 AM // 07:08

o tnx

Truong · Aug 13, 2006, 07:08 AM // 07:08

They probably repeat the quest on different characters, I don't know. It's an easy quest.

badfish34668 · Aug 13, 2006, 03:34 PM // 15:34

what was it's original purpose, before 55 monks used it?

ZenRgy · Aug 13, 2006, 03:39 PM // 15:39

It was just there, looked like something that might be helpful, the -50 is just a penalty for it's stats.

EagleEye33 · Aug 13, 2006, 03:53 PM // 15:53

there all just for something, eventually someone may find it usefull in a build

gamecube187 · Aug 13, 2006, 04:21 PM // 16:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Truong

It's for 55HP Monks, I presume.

Along with 55 necros, 55 ele's, 55 mesmers, 55 assassins, and any other future class that normally has 4 energy regen.

Mega Storm · Aug 13, 2006, 05:05 PM // 17:05

For one they go perfect with any 55 class, but the reason you see ppl wanting it more now is due to FF runners needing it for faster deaths along with a vamp weapon.

Former Ruling · Aug 13, 2006, 07:28 PM // 19:28

-50 Health is an extremely rare negative bonus for good stats all the time on a focus.

The Grim Cesta quest item is the only -50 hp item most people will ever see, but I HAVE seen screenshots of -50 gold items with +5 armor all the time. +5 armor on a focus requires a negative bonus like (while over 50% health) or -5 energy and such. And -20 Purple and blue items aren't that hard to find.

Its useful anytime you need less health...

Aug 13, 2006, 06:59 AM // 06:59	#1
Mesmer in Need Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: [ToA]	what is the purpose of the -50 cesta? what is the purpose of it, what are the complete stats, and where do i get them?

Aug 13, 2006, 07:03 AM // 07:03	#2
Truong Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas, USA Guild: Guildless.	It's for 55HP Monks, I presume. Grim Cesta: Energy +6 (req. 5 Blood Magic) Health -50 Energy +3 (while enchanted) Energy +3 (while hexed) Energy +5 (while Health is below 40%) You can get it by completing the "Cities of Ascalon" quest given by Symon the Scribe.

Aug 13, 2006, 07:05 AM // 07:05	#3
Mesmer in Need Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: [ToA]	if u get it by completing a quest, why do some ppl have lots?

Aug 13, 2006, 07:07 AM // 07:07	#4
extra bacon Grotto Attendant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Guild: Spank [Me]	they buy them.

Aug 13, 2006, 07:08 AM // 07:08	#5
Mesmer in Need Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: [ToA]	o tnx

Aug 13, 2006, 03:34 PM // 15:34	#7
badfish34668 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: LF guild Profession: R/Mo	what was it's original purpose, before 55 monks used it?

Aug 13, 2006, 03:39 PM // 15:39	#8
ZenRgy Zookeeper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australian Discussion Posse HQ - Glorious leader Guild: ҉ ̵̡̢̢̛̛̛̖̗̘̙̜̝̞̟&# Profession: N/E	It was just there, looked like something that might be helpful, the -50 is just a penalty for it's stats.

Aug 13, 2006, 03:53 PM // 15:53	#9
EagleEye33 Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a House...duh Guild: Untouchable Heroes Profession: R/E	there all just for something, eventually someone may find it usefull in a build

Aug 13, 2006, 05:05 PM // 17:05	#11
Mega Storm Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Iacon City Cybertron Guild: [MEGA] formerly EOE/LUST/LaZy Profession: W/N	For one they go perfect with any 55 class, but the reason you see ppl wanting it more now is due to FF runners needing it for faster deaths along with a vamp weapon.

Aug 13, 2006, 07:28 PM // 19:28	#12
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	-50 Health is an extremely rare negative bonus for good stats all the time on a focus. The Grim Cesta quest item is the only -50 hp item most people will ever see, but I HAVE seen screenshots of -50 gold items with +5 armor all the time. +5 armor on a focus requires a negative bonus like (while over 50% health) or -5 energy and such. And -20 Purple and blue items aren't that hard to find. Its useful anytime you need less health...