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power81005 · Jun 23, 2006, 09:15 AM // 09:15

Well after alot of thought i have decided that i want to make a monk. I have been stuck to rangers but i need to branch out. I was looking through the weps trying to figure out what the best combos for a healing monk was and i read that the Scar Eater was the best monks weapon in the game. Is it true? I want to be a healing monk for now but before i drop the money on a weapon i would like to know. Is the Scar Eater the best healing monk weapon in the game? If not, what is a better choice and why is it better. TY so much to anyone who helps me out.

P.S. And what is a good offhand?

Nick The Nicker · Jun 23, 2006, 09:34 AM // 09:34

ehhh weapons arent that much of a matter, a collecters staff or wand is good enough for me. But the scar eater has a Divine Favor req. It is good, but seeing how the scar eater and Gardocks staff have same req, and gardocks staff has a pretty +5 ene and 20% longer Enchanting mod too it I would go with that one, but like i said before it doesnt matter what weapon or weapons you have. If you don't want to drop any cash, get a collecters staff.
(PS i always perfer more energy than 20/20 but its really up to you on what one to get)
Hope this helps.

Nick

Arya Nibelrund · Jun 23, 2006, 09:42 AM // 09:42

Well, you could use a +5 energy sword with +30 health. Or a wayward wand (healing prayers). As offhands, I personally like the Stoneheart.
I'd rather go with a wand/sword plus offhand than a staff, but that's just me.

ange1 · Jun 23, 2006, 09:45 AM // 09:45

sorry but monk needs many weapons for pvp
pve, well anything goes

power81005 · Jun 24, 2006, 08:46 AM // 08:46

Well i want to be an awesome healer. I guess i will just have to experiment since i am so new at being a monk and find what is best for me. but that scar eater looks so nice. +30 +30 health. Lol

Chystae · Jun 24, 2006, 10:30 AM // 10:30

with my monk i don't really care about the weapon, but about the mods - we're in a party to heal, not to fight. atm i've got the wenslaus' faith, which is ok.. but i'd have to go with nick and advise u take collector stuff. in this bling-bling generation we're stuck in ppl get all excited about gold items and their perfect mods, but the collector stuff is just as good, if not better:P

Opeth11 · Jun 24, 2006, 10:33 AM // 10:33

Maxiemonster created a huge thread on a Protective Boon monk, which is it's own sense is a healing build.

It has tactics, armor, skills, items and oodles of more information.

I highly suggest reading it, as it has been such a helpful source along with the comments in that thread.

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s....php?t=3041277

Enjoy.

1337haXXor · Jun 24, 2006, 02:10 PM // 14:10

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Originally Posted by power81005

Well i want to be an awesome healer. I guess i will just have to experiment since i am so new at being a monk and find what is best for me. but that scar eater looks so nice. +30 +30 health. Lol

This is somthing youve gotta do, or you wont have experience what works for you and what doesnt. In PvE though, it really doesnt matter what you use.

Kyle · Jun 24, 2006, 06:05 PM // 18:05

Another possobility is the fire wand outside of nolani acadamy (prophicies) that has +5 energy no matter what. So if your not going to be attacking that is a viable choice.

Age · Jun 24, 2006, 10:44 PM // 22:44

You could always use the fiery flame spitter I have one with an enchantment mod on it but but with out it it still works seeing as healing doesn't really use much enchants.

Jun 23, 2006, 09:15 AM // 09:15	#1
power81005 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2006 Profession: N/E	Need help starting monk. Well after alot of thought i have decided that i want to make a monk. I have been stuck to rangers but i need to branch out. I was looking through the weps trying to figure out what the best combos for a healing monk was and i read that the Scar Eater was the best monks weapon in the game. Is it true? I want to be a healing monk for now but before i drop the money on a weapon i would like to know. Is the Scar Eater the best healing monk weapon in the game? If not, what is a better choice and why is it better. TY so much to anyone who helps me out. P.S. And what is a good offhand?

Jun 23, 2006, 09:34 AM // 09:34	#2
Nick The Nicker Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: IL Guild: Looking for one Profession: N/	ehhh weapons arent that much of a matter, a collecters staff or wand is good enough for me. But the scar eater has a Divine Favor req. It is good, but seeing how the scar eater and Gardocks staff have same req, and gardocks staff has a pretty +5 ene and 20% longer Enchanting mod too it I would go with that one, but like i said before it doesnt matter what weapon or weapons you have. If you don't want to drop any cash, get a collecters staff. (PS i always perfer more energy than 20/20 but its really up to you on what one to get) Hope this helps. Nick Last edited by Nick The Nicker; Jun 23, 2006 at 09:37 AM // 09:37..

Jun 23, 2006, 09:42 AM // 09:42	#3
Arya Nibelrund McLovin!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Farming Zaishen [keYs] Profession: Mo/	Well, you could use a +5 energy sword with +30 health. Or a wayward wand (healing prayers). As offhands, I personally like the Stoneheart. I'd rather go with a wand/sword plus offhand than a staff, but that's just me.

Jun 23, 2006, 09:45 AM // 09:45	#4
ange1 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: Mo/	sorry but monk needs many weapons for pvp pve, well anything goes

Jun 24, 2006, 08:46 AM // 08:46	#5
power81005 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2006 Profession: N/E	Well i want to be an awesome healer. I guess i will just have to experiment since i am so new at being a monk and find what is best for me. but that scar eater looks so nice. +30 +30 health. Lol

Jun 24, 2006, 10:30 AM // 10:30	#6
Chystae Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: malta Guild: Megalodon Riders Profession: R/Mo	with my monk i don't really care about the weapon, but about the mods - we're in a party to heal, not to fight. atm i've got the wenslaus' faith, which is ok.. but i'd have to go with nick and advise u take collector stuff. in this bling-bling generation we're stuck in ppl get all excited about gold items and their perfect mods, but the collector stuff is just as good, if not better:P

Jun 24, 2006, 10:33 AM // 10:33	#7
Opeth11 Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Richmond, British Columbia, Kanada Guild: Demon of the Fall [Opet] Profession: Mo/Me	Maxiemonster created a huge thread on a Protective Boon monk, which is it's own sense is a healing build. It has tactics, armor, skills, items and oodles of more information. I highly suggest reading it, as it has been such a helpful source along with the comments in that thread. http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s....php?t=3041277 Enjoy.

Jun 24, 2006, 06:05 PM // 18:05	#9
Kyle Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Legends Of Teh Industry [XXX]	Another possobility is the fire wand outside of nolani acadamy (prophicies) that has +5 energy no matter what. So if your not going to be attacking that is a viable choice.

Jun 24, 2006, 10:44 PM // 22:44	#10
Age Hall Hero Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Canada/BC Guild: STG Administrator Profession: Mo/	You could always use the fiery flame spitter I have one with an enchantment mod on it but but with out it it still works seeing as healing doesn't really use much enchants.