Victo's Blade - Guild Wars Forums

iofred · Feb 25, 2006, 06:51 PM // 18:51

Hi there, got Victo's Blade, woohoo, however, it appears vampiric, as it is suckking the life out of my character as well

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Is there anything to be done about that, because otherwise I cannot see why the price had to be so steep.

Help/suggestions much appreciated.

Fred

JediKnight · Feb 25, 2006, 06:57 PM // 18:57

Best way to combat the vampiric effect is to use two weapon slots. And alternate between the two.
Using Victo's only during combat & other weapon for running around.

koneko · Feb 25, 2006, 07:29 PM // 19:29

Mending

Edit: this was meant to be a sarcastic reply, not a serious one...

iofred · Feb 25, 2006, 07:32 PM // 19:32

that's what I am doing now

Murder In China · Feb 25, 2006, 09:49 PM // 21:49

Weapon slots are your friend.

sh4ft3d · Feb 25, 2006, 10:44 PM // 22:44

^....

De One · Feb 26, 2006, 12:24 AM // 00:24

As you can see Victo's Blade has a vamp hilt(3dmg/-1hp deg) and a pommel of fortitude(30HP). Green items are simply perfect weapons with different mods they are intended for ppl to buy perfect weaps directly instead of buying a weapon and its mod 1 by 1. Since it has a vamp hilt which gives you a -1 deg, you can use enchanments for ex: mending if you have monk as one of your class Or you can get yourself another weapon while running or getting to your target and once your in combat you switch out to your victo's. The 3 life stealing per hit will recover for your -1deg.

monty123 · Feb 26, 2006, 12:53 AM // 00:53

I hate being a wammo so I ditched my grognars sword while I could still get money off of it, I recommend you doing the same. I thought that sword would be like 18375 times better than the one I had but the -1 regen killed me. If you can't get rid of it keep a weapon on back up than only whip out the victos when you are attacking something/one.

fiery · Feb 26, 2006, 12:53 AM // 00:53

Wow, didn't this thread have more than 2?

As stated, have a optional weapon slot to stop the vamp.

Savio · Feb 26, 2006, 01:25 AM // 01:25

1. You don't use Mending to counter Vamp.

2. -1 regen doesn't kill you unless you don't have another weapon to swap to.

Dauntless · Feb 26, 2006, 05:10 AM // 05:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Savio

1. You don't use Mending to counter Vamp.

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Why not?
Works just fine for me.

Captain Arne Is PRO · Feb 26, 2006, 05:25 AM // 05:25

cuz keeping yourself alive makes u a "newb"

Savio · Feb 26, 2006, 05:25 AM // 05:25

Because Mending is trash compared to just about any other healing skill or maintained enchant. This same question was posted on GWO, and I'll grab that reply:

Quote:

Originally Posted by OtherSavio

-1 health pip is -2 health per second. Over 60 seconds that's -120 health. For axes and swords, 3 health gained through lifesteal happens every 1.33 seconds. Over 60 seconds, provided you hit everyno time, that's 45 hits or +135 health. For hammers, it's 5 health from lifesteal every 1.75 seconds. That's 34 hits per minute or +170 health. And we're not even tossing in Increased Attack Speed.

So now it's just the matter of whether or not Mending is any good to bring along, and there is absolutely no situation where you would bring Mending and use a Vampiric weapon. Mending is for runners, Vampiric is for fighting.

I suppose you could use Mending for farming too, but it's dumb on your standard purpose damage-dealing Warrior.

xiv · Feb 26, 2006, 05:27 AM // 05:27

ide use watchful spirit +2 regen and u dun't need nething in healing to git it

Savio · Feb 26, 2006, 05:44 AM // 05:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by xiv

ide use watchful spirit +2 regen and u dun't need nething in healing to git it

You're still wasting a skill slot to counter a problem that doesn't exist.

lishi · Feb 26, 2006, 06:03 AM // 06:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Savio

You're still wasting a skill slot to counter a problem that doesn't exist.

sometime you are too lazy to switch weapon slot :P.

Guardian of the Light · Feb 26, 2006, 06:13 AM // 06:13

A guildie soloed the Earth Z Spikers with a Watchful Spirt + Mending Combo

. I'll never underestimate mending again.....

Well I know you would need mending or watchful for those -2 health deg weapons or else you go bye bye

.

Manic Smile · Feb 26, 2006, 11:46 AM // 11:46

Mending FTW....LMAO...

jimmy_logic · Feb 26, 2006, 11:53 AM // 11:53

Weapon Switch FTW... If you learn to master using weapon switch it will go a long way. I actively switch weapons alot depending on the situation and example would be when I monk I switch when I am getting drained... when I am a Warrior I switch from Zealous to Vampiric and to Elemental damage weapons, depending on the enemy/player I am attacking.

It pays to weapon switch especially when there are heaps of +armor to physical and elements yesterday.

Regards

Hendorr · Feb 26, 2006, 11:58 AM // 11:58

This thread is getting off topic. Just switch weapons... That's the awnser to your question. Forget about all the mending sh*t iofred.

Feb 25, 2006, 06:51 PM // 18:51	#1
iofred Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2006 Guild: Mental Meson Profession: E/Me	Victo's Blade Hi there, got Victo's Blade, woohoo, however, it appears vampiric, as it is suckking the life out of my character as well . Is there anything to be done about that, because otherwise I cannot see why the price had to be so steep. Help/suggestions much appreciated. Fred

Feb 25, 2006, 07:29 PM // 19:29	#3
koneko Site Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 38??16′ N 140??52′ E Profession: Mo/Me	Mending Edit: this was meant to be a sarcastic reply, not a serious one... Last edited by koneko; Feb 26, 2006 at 05:45 AM // 05:45..

Feb 26, 2006, 01:25 AM // 01:25	#10
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	1. You don't use Mending to counter Vamp. 2. -1 regen doesn't kill you unless you don't have another weapon to swap to. __________________ People are stupid.

Feb 25, 2006, 06:57 PM // 18:57	#2
JediKnight Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away Profession: W/R	Best way to combat the vampiric effect is to use two weapon slots. And alternate between the two. Using Victo's only during combat & other weapon for running around.

Feb 25, 2006, 07:32 PM // 19:32	#4
iofred Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2006 Guild: Mental Meson Profession: E/Me	that's what I am doing now

Feb 25, 2006, 09:49 PM // 21:49	#5
Murder In China Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: /B/Chan Guild: Looking for one Profession: W/	Weapon slots are your friend.

Feb 25, 2006, 10:44 PM // 22:44	#6
sh4ft3d Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away... Guild: Frank Ought To Monk [FotM] Profession: W/	^....

Feb 26, 2006, 12:24 AM // 00:24	#7
De One Ascalonian Squire --> Join Date: Feb 2006 Profession: W/R	As you can see Victo's Blade has a vamp hilt(3dmg/-1hp deg) and a pommel of fortitude(30HP). Green items are simply perfect weapons with different mods they are intended for ppl to buy perfect weaps directly instead of buying a weapon and its mod 1 by 1. Since it has a vamp hilt which gives you a -1 deg, you can use enchanments for ex: mending if you have monk as one of your class Or you can get yourself another weapon while running or getting to your target and once your in combat you switch out to your victo's. The 3 life stealing per hit will recover for your -1deg.

Feb 26, 2006, 12:53 AM // 00:53	#8
monty123 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan Guild: None Currently Profession: W/	I hate being a wammo so I ditched my grognars sword while I could still get money off of it, I recommend you doing the same. I thought that sword would be like 18375 times better than the one I had but the -1 regen killed me. If you can't get rid of it keep a weapon on back up than only whip out the victos when you are attacking something/one.

Feb 26, 2006, 12:53 AM // 00:53	#9
fiery Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: maryland Guild: InYurFace Gaming [IYF] Profession: R/	Wow, didn't this thread have more than 2? As stated, have a optional weapon slot to stop the vamp.

Feb 26, 2006, 05:25 AM // 05:25	#12
Captain Arne Is PRO Banned Join Date: Jun 2005	cuz keeping yourself alive makes u a "newb"

Feb 26, 2006, 05:27 AM // 05:27	#14
xiv Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: sins will never vanish [NoiR] Profession: Mo/Me	ide use watchful spirit +2 regen and u dun't need nething in healing to git it

Feb 26, 2006, 06:13 AM // 06:13	#17
Guardian of the Light Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2005 Guild: Radicals Against Tyrants Profession: W/	A guildie soloed the Earth Z Spikers with a Watchful Spirt + Mending Combo . I'll never underestimate mending again..... Well I know you would need mending or watchful for those -2 health deg weapons or else you go bye bye .

Feb 26, 2006, 11:46 AM // 11:46	#18
Manic Smile Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hawaii Guild: ----- 15^50[Rare] ---- Alliance: ----- [SMS] -----	Mending FTW....LMAO...

Feb 26, 2006, 11:53 AM // 11:53	#19
jimmy_logic Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Profession: R/	Weapon Switch FTW... If you learn to master using weapon switch it will go a long way. I actively switch weapons alot depending on the situation and example would be when I monk I switch when I am getting drained... when I am a Warrior I switch from Zealous to Vampiric and to Elemental damage weapons, depending on the enemy/player I am attacking. It pays to weapon switch especially when there are heaps of +armor to physical and elements yesterday. Regards

Feb 26, 2006, 11:58 AM // 11:58	#20
Hendorr Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Enschede Guild: W.o.F. Profession: N/Me	This thread is getting off topic. Just switch weapons... That's the awnser to your question. Forget about all the mending sh*t iofred.