Pre-Searing Divine Symbol - Guild Wars Forums

*Darcy* · Jan 14, 2009, 02:47 PM // 14:47

Is there a reason why this Divine Symbol reward isn't mentioned in regards to low-hp builds? I would think that -20hp w/added energy and no req would be of help. Am I missing something?

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Poor_Tenant

Covah · Jan 14, 2009, 03:29 PM // 15:29

It is a good item to have for a 55. When you die you will have 1hp, if you switch to that weapon instead of the -50 you will have 13hp and can tank alot more. It is mentioned in a few farming threads that it is good to have.

aka Easy · Jan 14, 2009, 03:34 PM // 15:34

I think the reason it isn't worth mentioning is that they are a common drop across all campaigns. It's not a one shot deal like the -50 grim cesta quest reward.

[Morkai] · Jan 14, 2009, 04:36 PM // 16:36

Because the -50 Cesta does it better.

If you die because you are bad, then just remove the cesta, and use 33hp until your DP is gone.

*Darcy* · Jan 14, 2009, 08:58 PM // 20:58

This specific Divine Symbol is widely available? I thought it was only through the one Pre-Searing quest.

Divine Symbol
Energy +3
Health -20
Energy +12 (while Health is below 33%)
Armor +10 (while Health is below 33%)

Callista Aurelia · Jan 15, 2009, 12:53 AM // 00:53

That specific offhand is only available through that quest, however the stats are less than ideal for an alternate offhand. The -20 health mod is pretty easy to come by, and even if you don't meet the req for a regular +12 energy offhand you still get +6 energy, which is obviously better than 3. Also, since the only time this would be used is if the 55er had died once and is almost guaranteed another death if their health gets below 33%, the last two mods are useless.

In short, it's not mentioned because it's just not that good.

*Darcy* · Jan 15, 2009, 02:33 AM // 02:33

Thank you, Callista, for that complete explanation. I appreciate it.

Jan 14, 2009, 02:47 PM // 14:47	#1
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Pre-Searing Divine Symbol Is there a reason why this Divine Symbol reward isn't mentioned in regards to low-hp builds? I would think that -20hp w/added energy and no req would be of help. Am I missing something? http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Poor_Tenant __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Jan 14, 2009, 08:58 PM // 20:58	#5
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	This specific Divine Symbol is widely available? I thought it was only through the one Pre-Searing quest. Divine Symbol Energy +3 Health -20 Energy +12 (while Health is below 33%) Armor +10 (while Health is below 33%) __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Jan 15, 2009, 02:33 AM // 02:33	#7
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Thank you, Callista, for that complete explanation. I appreciate it. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Jan 14, 2009, 03:29 PM // 15:29	#2
Covah Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Guild: Catching Jellyfish With [소N트T ] Profession: Me/Rt	It is a good item to have for a 55. When you die you will have 1hp, if you switch to that weapon instead of the -50 you will have 13hp and can tank alot more. It is mentioned in a few farming threads that it is good to have.

Jan 14, 2009, 03:34 PM // 15:34	#3
aka Easy Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2008 Profession: Mo/	I think the reason it isn't worth mentioning is that they are a common drop across all campaigns. It's not a one shot deal like the -50 grim cesta quest reward.

Jan 14, 2009, 04:36 PM // 16:36	#4
[Morkai] Jungle Guide Join Date: Oct 2007 Guild: Heroes of Elonia [HE] Profession: W/Rt	Because the -50 Cesta does it better. If you die because you are bad, then just remove the cesta, and use 33hp until your DP is gone.

Jan 15, 2009, 12:53 AM // 00:53	#6
Callista Aurelia Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Guild: Kitchen Pirates [CKIE] Profession: E/	That specific offhand is only available through that quest, however the stats are less than ideal for an alternate offhand. The -20 health mod is pretty easy to come by, and even if you don't meet the req for a regular +12 energy offhand you still get +6 energy, which is obviously better than 3. Also, since the only time this would be used is if the 55er had died once and is almost guaranteed another death if their health gets below 33%, the last two mods are useless. In short, it's not mentioned because it's just not that good.