Feb 01, 2012, 10:01 AM // 10:01 | #1 |
Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Dec 2009
Guild: N/A
Profession: R/
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another noob question
I know what a 40/40 wand/focus set is.
What is a 40/20/20 staff? And why is it better or worse than the 40/40 set? |
Feb 01, 2012, 11:24 AM // 11:24 | #2 | |
Jungle Guide
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Denizen of Tyria since Feb. 2009
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Feb 01, 2012, 12:44 PM // 12:44 | #3 | |
Lion's Arch Merchant
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Maryland.
Guild: Costumed Aggression. : )
Profession: R/E
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I find that rather unexpected, I know some people really crunch the numbers to a dps, but if something works 20% of the time, then it doesn't work 4/5 times and IMHO you can count on not counting on it... Especially in a hard fight. Admittedly I'm still pretty much a noob, but the only thing I look at for an Artifact or Staff is the Energy boost. |
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Feb 01, 2012, 01:08 PM // 13:08 | #4 |
Jungle Guide
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Denizen of Tyria since Feb. 2009
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In general PvE you can usually get away with any old thing or whatever you prefer. The strict weapon sets that provide such casting enhancements are usually staples in solo farming or speed clear builds where, yeah, DPS and super efficiency are important. In such cases, energy management is usually built in to the bar, in favor of HSR/HCT which, when they do go off, can make things a lot easier -- especially on big spells with long recharges or cast times.
As for the enchanting duration, that can literally make or break maintained invulnerability. There are similar points to be made for the use of such weapons in PvP, just with different applications. Last edited by Star_Jewel; Feb 01, 2012 at 01:11 PM // 13:11.. |
Feb 01, 2012, 05:36 PM // 17:36 | #5 |
Forge Runner
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Wroc??aw, Poland
Guild: Midnight Mayhem
Profession: Me/
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Keep in mind that a 40/40 set doesn't really give you a 40% chance of getting HSR or HCT.
Details here -> http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/40/40 |
Feb 01, 2012, 06:11 PM // 18:11 | #6 | |
Wilds Pathfinder
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: WI
Profession: Mo/
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Feb 02, 2012, 10:28 AM // 10:28 | #7 |
Lion's Arch Merchant
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Maryland.
Guild: Costumed Aggression. : )
Profession: R/E
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My own bias would still be if an 8 staff took me to say 38 but a 10 Latern to 40; well thats another 5pt spell open and available; but perhaps I have been too dismissive of the staffs; viewing the 20% of the time buffs as basically worthless.
Lots to think about thanks for the advise. BB. Last edited by Blackbirdx61; Feb 02, 2012 at 07:55 PM // 19:55.. |
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