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Murry · Oct 10, 2009, 12:12 AM // 00:12

Hello I was just wondering how you would consider a sword and a shield caster items. I understand they have an energy bonus instead of damage, but how would know what a caster shield would be? what would make it so?

*Darcy* · Oct 10, 2009, 01:05 AM // 01:05

There is no set definition for a caster shield. Different players desire different mods on their shield (and weapon). If you are looking to sell shields to casters, don't mod them before the sale. Sell the shield (price based on the popularity of the skin) and ask what mods the player would like. If you have them, then sell those separately.

This will give you a wider market and earn more money.

NOTE: This also applies to all weapons and shields for any profession. Don't pre-mod, it narrows your market.

turbo234 · Oct 10, 2009, 01:46 AM // 01:46

mods on caster weapons are really more personal preferences. for my shield set i usually run with a spear with +30hp and hrc 10% inscription and a shield with +30 and +10vs type.
others may mod their spear with +5e or -5e, +5 armor or 20% enchants etc. it's mostly what you prefer to have.

Gennadios · Oct 10, 2009, 04:21 AM // 04:21

Left out the +45hp while enchanted shield mod.

Also, I wouldn't consider a shield caster worthy unless it's an q8/16ar or q7/15ar. Casters tend to have very little room to work with in terms of stat dispersal.

drunk n angry · Oct 10, 2009, 06:07 AM // 06:07

and most items like swords/axes/spears> when referred to as caster modded in trade chat. generally means 20% longer enchantment mod+"i have the power" inscrip..... as for shields you would usually find mods like shield handle of devotion (+45hpwhile enchanted) and the inscrip is usually something based on what they will be farming. hope i helped. good luck mate

Murry · Oct 13, 2009, 07:45 PM // 19:45

Yea thanks for the help guys I was about to make a caster(haven't decided what yet), and heard most casters use caster wep/shield weapon set along with a staff/rod weapon set. Thanks for all of the help.

Oct 10, 2009, 12:12 AM // 00:12	#1
Murry Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2006 Profession: R/Mo	caster items Hello I was just wondering how you would consider a sword and a shield caster items. I understand they have an energy bonus instead of damage, but how would know what a caster shield would be? what would make it so?

Oct 10, 2009, 01:05 AM // 01:05	#2
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	There is no set definition for a caster shield. Different players desire different mods on their shield (and weapon). If you are looking to sell shields to casters, don't mod them before the sale. Sell the shield (price based on the popularity of the skin) and ask what mods the player would like. If you have them, then sell those separately. This will give you a wider market and earn more money. NOTE: This also applies to all weapons and shields for any profession. Don't pre-mod, it narrows your market. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Oct 10, 2009, 01:46 AM // 01:46	#3
turbo234 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WI Profession: Mo/	mods on caster weapons are really more personal preferences. for my shield set i usually run with a spear with +30hp and hrc 10% inscription and a shield with +30 and +10vs type. others may mod their spear with +5e or -5e, +5 armor or 20% enchants etc. it's mostly what you prefer to have.

Oct 10, 2009, 04:21 AM // 04:21	#4
Gennadios Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2009 Profession: N/A	Left out the +45hp while enchanted shield mod. Also, I wouldn't consider a shield caster worthy unless it's an q8/16ar or q7/15ar. Casters tend to have very little room to work with in terms of stat dispersal.

Oct 10, 2009, 06:07 AM // 06:07	#5
drunk n angry Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in a quiet little town that i love. Guild: Ancient Dragoons [AGED] Profession: W/	and most items like swords/axes/spears> when referred to as caster modded in trade chat. generally means 20% longer enchantment mod+"i have the power" inscrip..... as for shields you would usually find mods like shield handle of devotion (+45hpwhile enchanted) and the inscrip is usually something based on what they will be farming. hope i helped. good luck mate

Oct 13, 2009, 07:45 PM // 19:45	#6
Murry Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2006 Profession: R/Mo	Yea thanks for the help guys I was about to make a caster(haven't decided what yet), and heard most casters use caster wep/shield weapon set along with a staff/rod weapon set. Thanks for all of the help.