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Maver1ck87 · Jun 03, 2010, 10:13 PM // 22:13

Hey, so im kinda new to PvP monking and have recently been equiping my PvE monk rdy for PvP. So with the new buffs to esurge and the such like I kinda feel its about time to buy a lowset. Stupid question... i understand the best thing to take is a martial weapon with brains over brawn for the mainhand, but whats the best thing for the offhand. I've kinda heard about +3e insc offhands but where on earth do u get these? does anyone have 1 for sale? and if they dont exist what should i use?

Thank you for helping and kinda hope this thread is in the right place

Cheers

*lemming* · Jun 03, 2010, 10:15 PM // 22:15

Shield set is better in general for your offhand.

Maver1ck87 · Jun 03, 2010, 10:21 PM // 22:21

Ty

I was just wondering if the +3 insc offhand exists? but i get that shield is better with lowset mainhand for anti spike. Ty for the info tho

*lemming* · Jun 03, 2010, 10:39 PM // 22:39

Any one of the green foci with fan skins will result in having -2 energy from that slot.

Xslash · Jun 03, 2010, 11:05 PM // 23:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by lemming

Any one of the green foci with fan skins will result in having -2 energy from that slot.

The base energy from a focus item is reduced to +6 (although armor and/or health granting upgrade components are unaffected) if the focus item was either: any randomly generated drop (+6 to +12 base energy), or if it is a +12 energy focus item that is not randomly generated (for example, it is a collector focus item, unique, or PvP Equipment). You will gain only +3 energy if that focus item was not a randomly generated drop and was below +12 base energy.

The green fans come with +12 energy, so the +3 energy doesnt apply.

the fans give a net +1, which i guess is better than +3

but the +3 focuses are nonmax green weapons.
example: The Lifedrinker

*lemming* · Jun 03, 2010, 11:24 PM // 23:24

Was this changed recently or something? Max green foci definitely provided +3 energy when the req was not met in a thread that was posted in Q&A a couple of weeks ago.

Xslash · Jun 04, 2010, 12:55 AM // 00:55

mayb wikis wrong, i dont have fans to check myself

Del · Jun 04, 2010, 12:58 AM // 00:58

i use a spear with a 15%-5e inscription and shield for low energy. seems to work fairly well.

zelgadissan · Jun 04, 2010, 01:09 AM // 01:09

I assume that this is the thread of which lemming speaks - and I assume that this is the specific post relevant to the discussion.

While I'm in a linky mood, this is a link for an example of the +3 offhand that the OP mentions at the end of the post.

Swahnee · Jun 04, 2010, 07:59 AM // 07:59

Usually my defensive set is also my low energy set, spear with +15/-5 and shield.

Jun 03, 2010, 10:13 PM // 22:13	#1
Maver1ck87 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2010 Guild: NeMo Profession: W/	Monk low set Hey, so im kinda new to PvP monking and have recently been equiping my PvE monk rdy for PvP. So with the new buffs to esurge and the such like I kinda feel its about time to buy a lowset. Stupid question... i understand the best thing to take is a martial weapon with brains over brawn for the mainhand, but whats the best thing for the offhand. I've kinda heard about +3e insc offhands but where on earth do u get these? does anyone have 1 for sale? and if they dont exist what should i use? Thank you for helping and kinda hope this thread is in the right place Cheers

Jun 03, 2010, 10:15 PM // 22:15	#2
lemming The Hotshot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Honolulu Guild: International District [id???]	Shield set is better in general for your offhand. __________________ Interested in GvG? Want to watch some high-level PvP? Check out some streams and recordings!

Jun 03, 2010, 10:39 PM // 22:39	#4
lemming The Hotshot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Honolulu Guild: International District [id???]	Any one of the green foci with fan skins will result in having -2 energy from that slot. __________________ Interested in GvG? Want to watch some high-level PvP? Check out some streams and recordings!

Jun 03, 2010, 11:24 PM // 23:24	#6
lemming The Hotshot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Honolulu Guild: International District [id???]	Was this changed recently or something? Max green foci definitely provided +3 energy when the req was not met in a thread that was posted in Q&A a couple of weeks ago. __________________ Interested in GvG? Want to watch some high-level PvP? Check out some streams and recordings!

Jun 03, 2010, 10:21 PM // 22:21	#3
Maver1ck87 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2010 Guild: NeMo Profession: W/	Ty I was just wondering if the +3 insc offhand exists? but i get that shield is better with lowset mainhand for anti spike. Ty for the info tho

Jun 04, 2010, 12:55 AM // 00:55	#7
Xslash Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2008	mayb wikis wrong, i dont have fans to check myself

Jun 04, 2010, 12:58 AM // 00:58	#8
Del Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: In a van, down by the river. Guild: RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GO if I know, ask Lynette. Profession: R/	i use a spear with a 15%-5e inscription and shield for low energy. seems to work fairly well.

Jun 04, 2010, 01:09 AM // 01:09	#9
zelgadissan Forge Runner Join Date: Feb 2008 Guild: The Warrior Priests [WP] Profession: Me/Rt	I assume that this is the thread of which lemming speaks - and I assume that this is the specific post relevant to the discussion. While I'm in a linky mood, this is a link for an example of the +3 offhand that the OP mentions at the end of the post.

Jun 04, 2010, 07:59 AM // 07:59	#10
Swahnee Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Italy Profession: Mo/	Usually my defensive set is also my low energy set, spear with +15/-5 and shield.