55 monk or 55 necro? - Guild Wars Forums

drey2k · Feb 02, 2008, 08:04 AM // 08:04

I'm gonna make either one or the other.. I don't know which one I should go with.

I guess the monk has more options in terms of farming, but the necro is just so damn cool looking ..

Anyone have experience with both and can tell me? ty

Also, should I start him on Factions or Prophecies or what?

MisterB · Feb 02, 2008, 08:51 AM // 08:51

I've used them both for solo-farming.
Both are good.
I made the Necromancer first, and still play it the most, but I eventually made a monk for the added versatility.

edit: As far as chapter selection for character creation, the best advice I can give is to choose your starting location based on how you want your chararacter to look. Prophecies has annoying attribute quests, if that is a concern.

Divinity Coast · Feb 02, 2008, 08:53 AM // 08:53

To make a 55, you should at least have Prophecies, but judging from your post, you do. You need it for Baltazars Spirit and Essence Bond, those are good e-management. But, I can't decide for you as good as you can. I'll list some benefits to each:

-Monk
-Can get Protection, Healing, Smiting and Divine Favor over rank 12.
-You can freely choose your second profession.
-Can use Spell Breaker, for Realms of the Gods.

-Necro
-As a Necro/Monk, you'll be doing more damage with Spiteful Spirit & Spoil Victor than as a Monk/Necro.
-Their looks.
-Has a lot of versatility when not 55ing, for example Minion Master, Curses and many others.

But, I would make them both, they are both really useful classes in general.

N1ghtstalker · Feb 02, 2008, 09:00 AM // 09:00

55 necro can be used for farming one single boss
55 monk with SoJ for the large groups

MisterB · Feb 02, 2008, 09:05 AM // 09:05

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Originally Posted by N1ghtstalker

55 necro can be used for farming one single boss
55 monk with SoJ for the large groups

You're mistaken. You're also posting misinformation. A 55 Necro with [skill=text]Shielding Hands[/skill] and [skill=text]Shield of Absorption[/skill] can farm large groups just as well as a Monk, and in some cases, faster.
[skill]Spiteful Spirit[/skill]
In the end, it's all a matter of preference. Monk usually wins in versatility, but Necro can kill slightly faster.

N1ghtstalker · Feb 02, 2008, 09:11 AM // 09:11

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Originally Posted by MisterB

You're mistaken. You're also posting misinformation. A 55 Necro can farm large groups just as well as a Monk, and in some cases, faster.
[skill]Spiteful Spirit[/skill]

ye that would work too
but a monk is more secure i find
my 105 monk (wich is basically a 55 just without -50 cesta) can clear fast and good
also the defense is better
my necro is for boss only farm
but you're right
SS can kick some ass like at the DoA that dropped groups in a matter of seconds

drey2k · Feb 02, 2008, 10:17 AM // 10:17

Would you guys recommend terratanking instead of 55ing?

isisaset · Feb 02, 2008, 02:16 PM // 14:16

Necro tends to drop them faster - and he does look a little cooler ^^ - but monk is quite solid. I'd actually have to call it a toss-up, depending entirely on which one you're more familiar with skill-wise.

wetsparks · Feb 02, 2008, 08:56 PM // 20:56

monk because not all things can be 55ed and a monk can also go 600/smite

Killaya · Feb 02, 2008, 08:59 PM // 20:59

I have one of each, and they're both good for different things. However I got more use out of my 55 monk personally. The 55 necro I use to farm norn points from Bison tournament.

However if you're looking for farming purposes, the best farming build I've encountered is the 330 Vengeful Farm ritualist. I love mine

Zamochit · Feb 02, 2008, 09:03 PM // 21:03

It depends on the area, the enemy and your playstyle ~ If you are going to be encountering conditions such as burning then the monks divine favour bonus can be a lifesaver and because of these conditions there are several areas which a monk can farm that a Necro will struggle with. There is not as far as I know any area a 55 N/Mo can farm that a 55 Mo/N cannot. (albeit often a little more slowly) Also when running 55 SV rather than 55 SS ~ I find the monk to be largely superior as you will inevitably be waiting for SV to recharge after each kill regardless as to whether the damage is 85 or 105 from SV.

Molock · Feb 02, 2008, 09:14 PM // 21:14

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Originally Posted by drey2k

Would you guys recommend terratanking instead of 55ing?

While terratanks don't work the same way as a 55, they are also great for farming various foes. 55 necro, 55 monk and terratank are all pretty good for farming.

Note: Elementalists can E/A Shadowform+ sliver armor to farm most bosses in the game.

Coloneh · Feb 02, 2008, 10:52 PM // 22:52

dont make a character just to 55. make a character you like and get them a 55 armor set to use on the side.

isisaset · Feb 03, 2008, 04:26 PM // 16:26

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Originally Posted by Coloneh

dont make a character just to 55. make a character you like and get them a 55 armor set to use on the side.

Excellent advise! I'd have to concur. I've seen many create a monk, for instance, just to make a 55, not get the hang of it, and then leave the poor monk sad and lonely in their character slot.

Feb 02, 2008, 08:04 AM // 08:04	#1
drey2k Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2008 Guild: GYM Profession: W/	55 monk or 55 necro? I'm gonna make either one or the other.. I don't know which one I should go with. I guess the monk has more options in terms of farming, but the necro is just so damn cool looking .. Anyone have experience with both and can tell me? ty Also, should I start him on Factions or Prophecies or what?

Feb 02, 2008, 08:51 AM // 08:51	#2
MisterB Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Planet Earth, Sol system, Milky Way galaxy Guild: [ban] Profession: W/	I've used them both for solo-farming. Both are good. I made the Necromancer first, and still play it the most, but I eventually made a monk for the added versatility. edit: As far as chapter selection for character creation, the best advice I can give is to choose your starting location based on how you want your chararacter to look. Prophecies has annoying attribute quests, if that is a concern. Last edited by MisterB; Feb 02, 2008 at 08:57 AM // 08:57..

Feb 02, 2008, 08:53 AM // 08:53	#3
Divinity Coast Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: Tranquility United [TU] Profession: Mo/E	To make a 55, you should at least have Prophecies, but judging from your post, you do. You need it for Baltazars Spirit and Essence Bond, those are good e-management. But, I can't decide for you as good as you can. I'll list some benefits to each: -Monk -Can get Protection, Healing, Smiting and Divine Favor over rank 12. -You can freely choose your second profession. -Can use Spell Breaker, for Realms of the Gods. -Necro -As a Necro/Monk, you'll be doing more damage with Spiteful Spirit & Spoil Victor than as a Monk/Necro. -Their looks. -Has a lot of versatility when not 55ing, for example Minion Master, Curses and many others. But, I would make them both, they are both really useful classes in general.

Feb 02, 2008, 09:00 AM // 09:00	#4
N1ghtstalker Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2007 Profession: E/	55 necro can be used for farming one single boss 55 monk with SoJ for the large groups

Feb 02, 2008, 10:17 AM // 10:17	#7
drey2k Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2008 Guild: GYM Profession: W/	Would you guys recommend terratanking instead of 55ing?

Feb 02, 2008, 02:16 PM // 14:16	#8
isisaset Academy Page Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC...sadly Guild: To Danse Macabre (DIE)	Necro tends to drop them faster - and he does look a little cooler ^^ - but monk is quite solid. I'd actually have to call it a toss-up, depending entirely on which one you're more familiar with skill-wise.

Feb 02, 2008, 08:56 PM // 20:56	#9
wetsparks Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2006	monk because not all things can be 55ed and a monk can also go 600/smite

Feb 02, 2008, 08:59 PM // 20:59	#10
Killaya Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ohio Guild: Fabric of Existence [ohGr] Profession: N/Mo	I have one of each, and they're both good for different things. However I got more use out of my 55 monk personally. The 55 necro I use to farm norn points from Bison tournament. However if you're looking for farming purposes, the best farming build I've encountered is the 330 Vengeful Farm ritualist. I love mine

Feb 02, 2008, 09:03 PM // 21:03	#11
Zamochit Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: N/A	It depends on the area, the enemy and your playstyle ~ If you are going to be encountering conditions such as burning then the monks divine favour bonus can be a lifesaver and because of these conditions there are several areas which a monk can farm that a Necro will struggle with. There is not as far as I know any area a 55 N/Mo can farm that a 55 Mo/N cannot. (albeit often a little more slowly) Also when running 55 SV rather than 55 SS ~ I find the monk to be largely superior as you will inevitably be waiting for SV to recharge after each kill regardless as to whether the damage is 85 or 105 from SV.

Feb 02, 2008, 10:52 PM // 22:52	#13
Coloneh Furnace Stoker Join Date: Nov 2006 Profession: D/W	dont make a character just to 55. make a character you like and get them a 55 armor set to use on the side.