Is the vampiric mod useful for daggers or axes? - Guild Wars Forums

thesecondrei · May 09, 2006, 02:05 AM // 02:05

Or should I stick with zealous O.o

nebuchanezzar · May 09, 2006, 02:09 AM // 02:09

Vampiric for increased damage. Zealous for increased energy. Both are improved with Attack speed increases.

Mandy Memory · May 09, 2006, 02:16 AM // 02:16

Vampiric is the best mod on anything.

thesecondrei · May 09, 2006, 02:54 AM // 02:54

^But what about for assassins?

Toxage · May 09, 2006, 02:56 AM // 02:56

I would suggest a Zealous mob for Assassin's. When playing with my Assassin I have noticed that I burn through my energy extremely fast. Using a Zealous mod would help keep your energy nice and high.

Mandy Memory · May 09, 2006, 03:06 AM // 03:06

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Originally Posted by Mandy Memory

Vampiric is the best mod on anything.

Thought I was clear...

But anyways...zealous is good if you have energy problems...but I havent have that problem on my assassin...so take your pick.

tuperwho · May 09, 2006, 03:10 AM // 03:10

I always go for vamp. They all work out as a slight heal (assuming you're switching to it only when attacking), and are the best + damage mod out there. I especially love the idea on an assassin with a speed boost and dual attacks.

jimmy_logic · May 10, 2006, 05:59 AM // 05:59

Vampiric is a highly situational mod. If you only use it during battle it is the better mod unless you have e problems. I used a modification of the Zealous Mod value calculation to work out how many pips equivalent the vampiric was assuming you were attacking every time. The numbers were so low it wasn't worth it at all numberwise. But IT IS VERY WORTHWHILE when your attacking as the health gain normally offsets the -1 degen as long as you are attacking all the time and hitting as well, so it will take a long time for the health to completeley degen during battle.

Regards

Haggard · May 10, 2006, 06:50 AM // 06:50

Could you rephrase that?

NatalieD · May 10, 2006, 07:59 AM // 07:59

I... think he's trying to say that vampiric weapons aren't much good at healing you, but do offset their own degen so you can enjoy the extra "damage" without consequences.

Olfin Bedwere · May 10, 2006, 09:07 AM // 09:07

Carry one of each, that`s why you have 4 weapons slots.

Gonzo · May 10, 2006, 09:58 AM // 09:58

I would go with Zealous for axes. But more energy means less hits against my warrior since I spam distortion.

Aera · May 10, 2006, 10:38 AM // 10:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olfin Bedwere

Carry one of each, that`s why you have 4 weapons slots.

Indeed, I always carry 3 weapons: zealous, vampiric and one with elemental damage, so I can switch to whatever I want to what's best in that current situation...so take both =]

Dahl · May 10, 2006, 11:04 AM // 11:04

Vampiric is the best prefix on any weapon at any given time in the game.

If you're having energy problems on your assassin, then you aren't playing it right.

I keep a zealous on switch, but I find that I rarely, if ever, use it.

Steer clear of sundering at all costs though, it's just as bad as it was before. 20/20 hardly does anything more than 10/10

quickmonty · May 10, 2006, 12:15 PM // 12:15

Go with vampiric but be sure to switch weapons when not in battle. If you are using an assassin properly you should be popping in and out of battle (you are NOT a tank), and should be careful with vamp daggers.

Note: Max on hammer and bow string is 5:1, all other weapons is 3:1

]SK[ · May 10, 2006, 12:19 PM // 12:19

I use Zealous on my sword cause I like to spam Flurry.

JR · May 10, 2006, 12:21 PM // 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olfin Bedwere

Carry one of each, that`s why you have 4 weapons slots.

QFT. Take Zealous AND Vampiric.

Mega Storm · May 10, 2006, 03:27 PM // 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olfin Bedwere

Carry one of each, that`s why you have 4 weapons slots.

And the truth shall set you free...to kill more efficently.

A man after my own deadly heart

or whatever you are.

Depends on your build but I take vamp/zealous/while hexed 20%, and 20%\/50. All of which are modded for that perticular ocassion during combat and all setups have a shield that compliments the effect greatly, maximising effectivness during battle.

Axe user btw. and damn proud of it.

I think one of those wrestler types said something that is fitting here...

"know your role"

May 09, 2006, 02:05 AM // 02:05	#1
thesecondrei Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Guild: Alliance of Xen [XoO] Profession: W/R	Is the vampiric mod useful for daggers or axes? Or should I stick with zealous O.o

May 09, 2006, 02:09 AM // 02:09	#2
nebuchanezzar Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 功夫之王 Profession: N/	Vampiric for increased damage. Zealous for increased energy. Both are improved with Attack speed increases.

May 09, 2006, 02:16 AM // 02:16	#3
Mandy Memory Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Guild: Xen of Sigils [XoO] Profession: W/	Vampiric is the best mod on anything.

May 09, 2006, 02:54 AM // 02:54	#4
thesecondrei Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Guild: Alliance of Xen [XoO] Profession: W/R	^But what about for assassins?

May 09, 2006, 02:56 AM // 02:56	#5
Toxage Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2005	I would suggest a Zealous mob for Assassin's. When playing with my Assassin I have noticed that I burn through my energy extremely fast. Using a Zealous mod would help keep your energy nice and high.

May 09, 2006, 03:10 AM // 03:10	#7
tuperwho Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Tenacious Knights of Doom [TKD]	I always go for vamp. They all work out as a slight heal (assuming you're switching to it only when attacking), and are the best + damage mod out there. I especially love the idea on an assassin with a speed boost and dual attacks.

May 10, 2006, 05:59 AM // 05:59	#8
jimmy_logic Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Profession: R/	Vampiric is a highly situational mod. If you only use it during battle it is the better mod unless you have e problems. I used a modification of the Zealous Mod value calculation to work out how many pips equivalent the vampiric was assuming you were attacking every time. The numbers were so low it wasn't worth it at all numberwise. But IT IS VERY WORTHWHILE when your attacking as the health gain normally offsets the -1 degen as long as you are attacking all the time and hitting as well, so it will take a long time for the health to completeley degen during battle. Regards

May 10, 2006, 06:50 AM // 06:50	#9
Haggard Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Urmston, Manchester, UK Guild: Greener Pastures [DVDF] Profession: W/Rt	Could you rephrase that?

May 10, 2006, 07:59 AM // 07:59	#10
NatalieD Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005	I... think he's trying to say that vampiric weapons aren't much good at healing you, but do offset their own degen so you can enjoy the extra "damage" without consequences.

May 10, 2006, 09:07 AM // 09:07	#11
Olfin Bedwere Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Profession: W/Mo	Carry one of each, that`s why you have 4 weapons slots.

May 10, 2006, 09:58 AM // 09:58	#12
Gonzo Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Netherlands Guild: Defenders of the Blackblade [DotB] Profession: W/	I would go with Zealous for axes. But more energy means less hits against my warrior since I spam distortion.

May 10, 2006, 11:04 AM // 11:04	#14
Dahl Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Guild: Exalted Legionnaires [ExL]	Vampiric is the best prefix on any weapon at any given time in the game. If you're having energy problems on your assassin, then you aren't playing it right. I keep a zealous on switch, but I find that I rarely, if ever, use it. Steer clear of sundering at all costs though, it's just as bad as it was before. 20/20 hardly does anything more than 10/10

May 10, 2006, 12:15 PM // 12:15	#15
quickmonty Ancient Windbreaker Join Date: May 2005	Go with vampiric but be sure to switch weapons when not in battle. If you are using an assassin properly you should be popping in and out of battle (you are NOT a tank), and should be careful with vamp daggers. Note: Max on hammer and bow string is 5:1, all other weapons is 3:1

May 10, 2006, 12:19 PM // 12:19	#16
]SK[ Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nottingham, UK Guild: GV Profession: W/	I use Zealous on my sword cause I like to spam Flurry.