Question about my sword - Guild Wars Forums

Norbix · May 09, 2005, 10:16 PM // 22:16

Hey, today I just identified something like this:

Vampiric Sword of Deathbane (something similar)
Damage 7-9
Life Stealing: 1
Health Regeneration: -1

I'm level 9, and at first glance I thought this weapon was good. I went to test it in the arena and once I finished loading my hp was dropping like crazy. I found it to be quite useless.

My question is should I use this? If so, when? Or should I just sell it? I know I'm noobie, but all help is appreciated!

Eet GnomeSmasher · May 09, 2005, 10:19 PM // 22:19

Don't use it. A pip of health regen is 2 health per second. And your sword is only giving you 1 health per swing (1.33 s) so you're actually losing health even if you hit and a lot of times you don't. Find something better that gives you at least 3 health per hit.

Linkie · May 09, 2005, 10:20 PM // 22:20

Well, the point with vampiric swords is that they add damage. The life stealing damage is added to the weapons normal damage.

Norbix · May 09, 2005, 10:21 PM // 22:21

Okay, so what should I do with it then? Try and sell it? If so, how much would something like that go for?

Eet GnomeSmasher · May 09, 2005, 10:34 PM // 22:34

Yeah it adds damage too, but is it really worth it if you're losing more health than your opponent using it?

Oh yeah, I wouldnt bother selling it. It's too low in damage and too health draining.

Norbix · May 09, 2005, 11:03 PM // 23:03

So it's basically vendor trash?

At least I got a decent shield today. 9 armor with -1 damage recieved while hexed.

Adacia Calla · May 09, 2005, 11:20 PM // 23:20

sell it or salvage.

Freyas · May 09, 2005, 11:38 PM // 23:38

The vampiric modifier can be good to boost your damage- however, life steal: 1 is not very good- I would probably either sell it or salvage it. Basically that modifier will add 1 extra damage to each of your attacks, at the cost of 2 health per second. If you find one with 2-3 life steal(I think 3 is max for swords and axes, 5 for bows and hammers), it might be worth trying out- just be sure to have a different weapon that you can switch to when you're not fighting so that you don't have to suffer the health degeneration when you're not actually using the benefit that goes with it.

May 09, 2005, 10:16 PM // 22:16	#1
Norbix Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005	Question about my sword Hey, today I just identified something like this: Vampiric Sword of Deathbane (something similar) Damage 7-9 Life Stealing: 1 Health Regeneration: -1 I'm level 9, and at first glance I thought this weapon was good. I went to test it in the arena and once I finished loading my hp was dropping like crazy. I found it to be quite useless. My question is should I use this? If so, when? Or should I just sell it? I know I'm noobie, but all help is appreciated!

May 09, 2005, 11:38 PM // 23:38	#8
Freyas Champion of the Absurd Join Date: Jan 2005 Guild: Spirits of War Profession: Mo/W	The vampiric modifier can be good to boost your damage- however, life steal: 1 is not very good- I would probably either sell it or salvage it. Basically that modifier will add 1 extra damage to each of your attacks, at the cost of 2 health per second. If you find one with 2-3 life steal(I think 3 is max for swords and axes, 5 for bows and hammers), it might be worth trying out- just be sure to have a different weapon that you can switch to when you're not fighting so that you don't have to suffer the health degeneration when you're not actually using the benefit that goes with it. __________________ Freyas- Spirits of War ~The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity

May 09, 2005, 10:19 PM // 22:19	#2
Eet GnomeSmasher Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In my head	Don't use it. A pip of health regen is 2 health per second. And your sword is only giving you 1 health per swing (1.33 s) so you're actually losing health even if you hit and a lot of times you don't. Find something better that gives you at least 3 health per hit.

May 09, 2005, 10:20 PM // 22:20	#3
Linkie Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Norway Profession: P/W	Well, the point with vampiric swords is that they add damage. The life stealing damage is added to the weapons normal damage.

May 09, 2005, 10:21 PM // 22:21	#4
Norbix Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005	Okay, so what should I do with it then? Try and sell it? If so, how much would something like that go for?

May 09, 2005, 10:34 PM // 22:34	#5
Eet GnomeSmasher Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In my head	Yeah it adds damage too, but is it really worth it if you're losing more health than your opponent using it? Oh yeah, I wouldnt bother selling it. It's too low in damage and too health draining.

May 09, 2005, 11:03 PM // 23:03	#6
Norbix Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005	So it's basically vendor trash? At least I got a decent shield today. 9 armor with -1 damage recieved while hexed.

May 09, 2005, 11:20 PM // 23:20	#7
Adacia Calla Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Halls. Guild: [FREE] Profession: W/R	sell it or salvage.