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jet_striker · Jan 04, 2006, 10:16 PM // 22:16

Ok I am a solo monk, and was interested in purchasing a HOD Sword for solo UW runs... The prices range from 340K-500K+++.
I was wondering for those who have them if it is worth the price.
Or do ppl just like having them in their collection.

Would the HOD with the 20% enchant and 10% furious speed up the farming or would it be a waste of money and time to aquire???

If so what would be a resonalbe price to pay???

A lil help if u could... lol

{IceFire} · Jan 04, 2006, 10:46 PM // 22:46

fiery flame spitter ftw.

Juicey Shake · Jan 04, 2006, 11:32 PM // 23:32

fiery flame spitter is cute and all, but I've had a HoD since before the nerf, so I use that... if I didn't have my HoD, I wouldn't bother buying one, I'd go for a flame spitter.

KamikazeChicken · Jan 05, 2006, 02:45 AM // 02:45

I love my HoD on my healing monk, but I'd have no idea how it would increase the efficiency of a farmer. >.> Granted, I'd never have bought a HoD; I had a number sitting around.

I pwnd U · Jan 05, 2006, 03:00 AM // 03:00

i dont think its worht it anymore w/ the prices ecto have dropped 2. before when they were up around 16k apeice it was fine but now its just pathetic. 340k+ is not worht it when ecto is this low. just my opinino though

Uzul · Jan 05, 2006, 03:10 AM // 03:10

the single feature that makes the hod sword so pricy is that its the only sword with build in 5 energy... ANY sword/axe can be your 20%enchant carrier (which is damm useful down there) and have a furious hilt if prefered ...

i used a furious falchion of enchanting... it looks spiffy and it got the job done quiet nicely

chris_nin00 · Jan 05, 2006, 03:22 AM // 03:22

Excuse me...
But what is HOD? High occupency vehic--/doh?!
What does it do?
Thanks

I've searched it. But couldn't find anything that told me what it means. Search needs to be improved

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Divinus Stella · Jan 05, 2006, 03:24 AM // 03:24

It wont make much of a difference, i still use wanderers armour on my monk for UW solo and i get along fine, i think more energy just makes things a little bit easier, but if you can do it without then theres no need.

M1h4iL · Jan 05, 2006, 03:39 AM // 03:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_nin00

Excuse me...
But what is HOD? High occupency vehic--/doh?!
What does it do?
Thanks

I've searched it. But couldn't find anything that told me what it means. Search needs to be improved

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HoD means Henge of Denravi, where this 5 energy sword was originally from. I use HoD on my monk and find it very useful with that extra bit of energy and a 20% enchants. Its perfect for IW mesmers or even warriors with their low energy pool.

Arwen Dejang · Jan 05, 2006, 03:45 AM // 03:45

The HOD= Sword from Denravi that gave +5 energy and (correct me if im wrong guys ) already has a +20% to enchant on it. The Sword was removed from the game awhile ago so they are VERY limited in Quantity.

To the OP..... can you do the run with out the weapon? How much dmg are you doing while in run that the sword would help? I personaly couldnt stand soloing the UW even when it was unnerfed....It bored the heck out of me. So I go with 2-4 friends and we have fun with it... My monk the poor meat bag she is in that role just takes a beating the rest of the team are the ones who actualy kill the things. Imho I would just get a cheap swod and slap a +20% mod to enchant on it..... But thats just me.... Best of luck!

Edited: HA the poster before beat me to the punch on the HoD... :P

Kassad · Jan 05, 2006, 04:27 AM // 04:27

450k for 5 energy.. erm no not worth it at all.

naix · Jan 05, 2006, 05:22 AM // 05:22

HoD with 20% enchant+20/20 healing anhk= STAT-WISE the best combo for a healing monk, yes I know its not the best for EVERY build. I for one use the collectors deadly cesta with the 20% blood recharge but stat wise it could be considered the best stat wise combo.

Guardian of the Light · Jan 05, 2006, 08:21 AM // 08:21

If you want a +5 energy thing may I suggest the +5 energy wand that still exists and is right outside of Nolina.

meerkats · Jan 05, 2006, 08:34 AM // 08:34

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Originally Posted by Guardian of the Light

If you want a +5 energy thing may I suggest the +5 energy wand that still exists and is right outside of Nolina.

Can you add a +20% enchants longer to the wand?

M1h4iL · Jan 05, 2006, 08:43 AM // 08:43

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Originally Posted by meerkats

Can you add a +20% enchants longer to the wand?

No, wands cant be modded, the HOD can be modded with 2 mods, making it very 1337, why do you think Anet removed it?

coldslammer · Jan 05, 2006, 09:04 AM // 09:04

Quote:

No, wands cant be modded, the HOD can be modded with 2 mods, making it very 1337, why do you think Anet removed it?

i believe meerkats forgot to add the [sarcasm] tags

Qual · Jan 05, 2006, 09:10 AM // 09:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arwen Dejang

The HOD= Sword from Denravi that gave +5 energy and (correct me if im wrong guys ) already has a +20% to enchant on it. The Sword was removed from the game awhile ago so they are VERY limited in Quantity.

Can anyone upload a picture of this sword, I would like to see it. Was it a drop or was it from a collector ? Pls teach me some of your knowlegde.

temp · Jan 05, 2006, 09:57 AM // 09:57

as its been said before 300+k for 5 energy isnt worth it. I mean sure if i had the money i would, but ectos are falling in price all the time, you need 2 now to equal the price of what 1 used to be. i use a smiting rod from a collector in droks and a divine rod from a collector in the crystal desert. thinking about it the +5 energy isnt REALLY gonna help much. the spells that solo monks use cost at least 10 (correct me if im wrong, it's been a while since i broke out the monk) and with balths spirit, and bonetti's you energy is constantly on the recharge. 5 energy isnt gonna help much. Im probably gonna not save up for one BUT if they still cost around 400k forget it [that 400k will come in useful later on]. wait till chap 2, sure there will be a good solo rod in there before they nerf it =D

krammit · Jan 05, 2006, 10:02 AM // 10:02

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Originally Posted by Qual

Can anyone upload a picture of this sword, I would like to see it. Was it a drop or was it from a collector ? Pls teach me some of your knowlegde.

Search "henge devrani sword" you'll find it.

not worth it at all:

if you solo you'll know you won't need the energy.

if you duo, get your lazy necro to BR you.

You're asking it's uses for a solo monk right? Disregard my rant on other chars. It's a god send on the solo warrior for example.

Qual · Jan 05, 2006, 10:13 AM // 10:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by krammit

Search "henge devrani sword" you'll find it.

I have just searched for "henge devrani sword" didn't find anything, so a picture of it would still be nice.