'Best' weapon for a primary monk? - Guild Wars Forums

Davey · May 09, 2005, 02:23 PM // 14:23

In terms of damage stat I mean. (Also one-handed) Please help, thanks.

warren_kn · May 09, 2005, 03:24 PM // 15:24

Whereabouts are you? I'm at Noliani Academy and the best I have found is a wand that does 6-9.

Soul Monarch · May 09, 2005, 03:36 PM // 15:36

At the beginning of the game, just pick the highest damage weapon you can find. (Melee, range, it doesn't matter.)

After a little bit, the higher damage stuff will have requirements on it, at which time you will need to start using some type of holy rod for your top damage weapon. So once you start seeing the "Req. 6 Holy Prayers" tags, you'll want to keep your eyes open for a good rod of some type.

jdwoody · May 09, 2005, 03:41 PM // 15:41

My monk uses a smiting rod light dmg: 8-14 (req 8 smiting) and +2 energy when health is above 50%...

I got it around Yak's Bend and haven't found anything better...

Davey · May 09, 2005, 03:42 PM // 15:42

I actually meant 'best' at the 'end' of the game, but thanks for the answers for the earlier parts.

Delbiter · May 09, 2005, 03:55 PM // 15:55

I believe swords max dmg is 15-22 axes 6-28 and hammers 19-35
Im pretty sure about swords but axes and hammer i dont know

Bill Lumberg · May 09, 2005, 03:59 PM // 15:59

I have an Orange text Holy rod that does 11-22 damage, and improves casting speed. It requires 12 points in Divine Favor, which I wasnt able to achieve until lvl 14. The base value is a rather exorbitant 388.

I bought this weapon the second day the game was released and have yet to come across any wand that comes close.

Still searching for wand upgrades though - do those even exist ????

- Bill

SecretFire · May 09, 2005, 04:14 PM // 16:14

I believe that 11-22 is indeed the highest damage available for rods. Neither rods nor foci have any upgrade items right now.

Soul Monarch · May 09, 2005, 04:19 PM // 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delbiter

I believe swords max dmg is 15-22 axes 6-28 and hammers 19-35
Im pretty sure about swords but axes and hammer i dont know

Correct. (Bows are 15-28, last time I heard.) But all of those require that you have swordsmanship or axe mastery... so they would be useless if you didn't have warrior as one of your classes.

So pretty much the best strategy is to just use the best rod you can find at all times. Either way, the majority of your damage would be coming from your Smiting.

May 09, 2005, 02:23 PM // 14:23	#1
Davey Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Profession: R/Mo	'Best' weapon for a primary monk? In terms of damage stat I mean. (Also one-handed) Please help, thanks.

May 09, 2005, 03:24 PM // 15:24	#2
warren_kn Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: London, England	Whereabouts are you? I'm at Noliani Academy and the best I have found is a wand that does 6-9.

May 09, 2005, 03:36 PM // 15:36	#3
Soul Monarch Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In the between. Guild: Heros Etc. Profession: Me/N	At the beginning of the game, just pick the highest damage weapon you can find. (Melee, range, it doesn't matter.) After a little bit, the higher damage stuff will have requirements on it, at which time you will need to start using some type of holy rod for your top damage weapon. So once you start seeing the "Req. 6 Holy Prayers" tags, you'll want to keep your eyes open for a good rod of some type.

May 09, 2005, 03:41 PM // 15:41	#4
jdwoody Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Austin	My monk uses a smiting rod light dmg: 8-14 (req 8 smiting) and +2 energy when health is above 50%... I got it around Yak's Bend and haven't found anything better...

May 09, 2005, 03:42 PM // 15:42	#5
Davey Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Profession: R/Mo	I actually meant 'best' at the 'end' of the game, but thanks for the answers for the earlier parts.

May 09, 2005, 03:55 PM // 15:55	#6
Delbiter Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	I believe swords max dmg is 15-22 axes 6-28 and hammers 19-35 Im pretty sure about swords but axes and hammer i dont know

May 09, 2005, 03:59 PM // 15:59	#7
Bill Lumberg Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	I have an Orange text Holy rod that does 11-22 damage, and improves casting speed. It requires 12 points in Divine Favor, which I wasnt able to achieve until lvl 14. The base value is a rather exorbitant 388. I bought this weapon the second day the game was released and have yet to come across any wand that comes close. Still searching for wand upgrades though - do those even exist ???? - Bill

May 09, 2005, 04:14 PM // 16:14	#8
SecretFire Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	I believe that 11-22 is indeed the highest damage available for rods. Neither rods nor foci have any upgrade items right now.