Caster Shield and Sword? - Guild Wars Forums

Samra · Jul 23, 2008, 02:41 PM // 14:41

I know that PvP casters use a shield+sword set for defense. What shield and sword do they use? I want to get a set for my Mesmer and I'm not sure what to get.

Also, don't they lose half of the AL off the shield unless they meet the requirement?

The Trouble With Me · Jul 23, 2008, 02:54 PM // 14:54

sword is +5 energy insc with +20% enchanting pommel, and then either crippling or furious mod.

scythefromunder · Jul 23, 2008, 02:57 PM // 14:57

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Originally Posted by The Trouble With Me

sword is +5 energy insc with +20% enchanting pommel, and then either crippling or furious mod.

20% on a mesmer? no

For a mesmer you should use a spear with a +5e insc and a +30hp mod.
have different shield for each type of damage.

Samra · Jul 23, 2008, 03:03 PM // 15:03

Don't I lose half the AL on the shield? Any way around that? (i.e. any shields without reqs aside from the festival reward ones?)

Also, if you keep a shield for each damage type, how do you quickly swap between them? I can only have four weapon sets at a time, as far as I can tell.

And what's the cheapest way to get caster shields/swords? Any good collectors or weaponsmiths that make them, or do I have to buy the mods myself?

[Morkai] · Jul 23, 2008, 03:10 PM // 15:10

8 Armor is better than nothing.

You can get r7 AL 15 shields and spec into it that way, I for instance have a r7 15AL Tactics shield, which is ideal for anything going /W and taking 7 in tactics. (I don't use it, i just have it >_> )

Anyway, why a crippling mod? ¬_¬

As for the set swapping, look at what enemies you are facing in an area first, and take a few shields, the most popular in PvE are Earth, Fire and Slashing/Piercing.

You usually have to buy them and mod them yourself, but some collectors do +5e weapons, you'd have to put the +30 on them of course.

The Trouble With Me · Jul 23, 2008, 03:20 PM // 15:20

he asked what sword pvp casters use, the one i mentioned was the most common although yeah, probably not so suited to a mesmer. btw 33% cripple is for return if your playing x/a.

Free Sigils · Jul 23, 2008, 03:22 PM // 15:22

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Originally Posted by Samra

Also, if you keep a shield for each damage type, how do you quickly swap between them? I can only have four weapon sets at a time, as far as I can tell.

You can open your inventory and change shields so at the beginning of the match id their biggest damamge ie piercing, fire, etc and then set like sets 1-2 to the two most prevalent dmg types then 3 for 40/40 and 4 for high set.

Tyla · Jul 23, 2008, 03:22 PM // 15:22

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Originally Posted by The Trouble With Me

sword is +5 energy insc with +20% enchanting pommel, and then either crippling or furious mod.

Maybe if you're too lazy to swap to a staff for casting enchantments. 20% enchantments is really bad on martials to be honest. Mod a staff up for it is better as you gain more benefits than +5E / 20% Enchants, 20/20 focus. You get double HCT, enchantments, 20% recharge chance on any skill.

Shield: +30HP, +10AL versus *type*. (You would want a shield against every form of damage)

Martial: +5E / -5E, +30HP. (You would want both, as the -5E allows you to go against energy denial, and the +5E allows you to camp your defensive set for casts longer. Although I do swap weapons after every cast)

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Originally Posted by Samra

And what's the cheapest way to get caster shields/swords? Any good collectors or weaponsmiths that make them, or do I have to buy the mods myself?

You'll have to make them yourself. If you're short on money you should really consider using a PvP character, as gearing up a PvE character for PvP can be expensive.

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Originally Posted by Free Sigils

You can open your inventory and change shields so at the beginning of the match id their biggest damamge ie piercing, fire, etc and then set like sets 1-2 to the two most prevalent dmg types then 3 for 40/40 and 4 for high set.

I agree with this for the most part, but if you're using enchants (I mean in general), changing two for a staff would be more effective, at least in my opinion.

As for builds, you'd know them. R/W's on the other team, go for Blunt, R/D's = Slashing, Rangerspike = Piercing, etc.

uzumaki · Jul 23, 2008, 03:28 PM // 15:28

OP says its for a PVP mesmer.

5e +20% enchantment NO just NO. That's what pve'ers call caster moded only Jesus knows why lol.

A mesmer should go with a shield with 30 hp and every armor vs bonus (keep them in inventory) and pre equip one of them when you know what you are up against i.e sf spike ---> fire shield, r/d swayers ---> slashing. I guess you are trying to make one of your PvE chars PvP ready? In that case buying all those shield might be a nightmare, i would go with 10 vs slashing mod since in my experience thats the most common damage you will come across especially with the current meta.

And take a +5e martial weapon (usually a spear if your team are running barbs/mark of pain etc otherwise it wouldnt matter) with 30hp too.

scythefromunder · Jul 23, 2008, 03:30 PM // 15:30

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Originally Posted by Samra

And what's the cheapest way to get caster shields/swords? Any good collectors or weaponsmiths that make them, or do I have to buy the mods myself?

Theres a collector in NF that gives Aureate Aegis shields with insc slot and comes with a +30hp if i remember right. that is a cheap way to get the shields you need.

Tyla · Jul 23, 2008, 03:35 PM // 15:35

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Originally Posted by scythefromunder

Theres a collector in NF that gives Aureate Aegis shields with insc slot and comes with a +30hp if i remember right. that is a cheap way to get the shields you need.

There are several collectors for those types of shields, only in Nightfall and GW:EN though.

Here

Here

Shouldn't be too hard to get hold of. Didn't know about them myself to be honest, as I usually just mod drops.

PS: Scroll to the parts of the pages where it says "Shields".

Also, judging from the notes you can craft caster martial weapons too.

Jul 23, 2008, 02:41 PM // 14:41	#1
Samra Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2005	Caster Shield and Sword? I know that PvP casters use a shield+sword set for defense. What shield and sword do they use? I want to get a set for my Mesmer and I'm not sure what to get. Also, don't they lose half of the AL off the shield unless they meet the requirement?

Jul 23, 2008, 02:54 PM // 14:54	#2
The Trouble With Me Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Englandshire Profession: Rt/	sword is +5 energy insc with +20% enchanting pommel, and then either crippling or furious mod.

Jul 23, 2008, 03:03 PM // 15:03	#4
Samra Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2005	Don't I lose half the AL on the shield? Any way around that? (i.e. any shields without reqs aside from the festival reward ones?) Also, if you keep a shield for each damage type, how do you quickly swap between them? I can only have four weapon sets at a time, as far as I can tell. And what's the cheapest way to get caster shields/swords? Any good collectors or weaponsmiths that make them, or do I have to buy the mods myself?

Jul 23, 2008, 03:10 PM // 15:10	#5
[Morkai] Jungle Guide Join Date: Oct 2007 Guild: Heroes of Elonia [HE] Profession: W/Rt	8 Armor is better than nothing. You can get r7 AL 15 shields and spec into it that way, I for instance have a r7 15AL Tactics shield, which is ideal for anything going /W and taking 7 in tactics. (I don't use it, i just have it >_> ) Anyway, why a crippling mod? ¬_¬ As for the set swapping, look at what enemies you are facing in an area first, and take a few shields, the most popular in PvE are Earth, Fire and Slashing/Piercing. You usually have to buy them and mod them yourself, but some collectors do +5e weapons, you'd have to put the +30 on them of course.

Jul 23, 2008, 03:20 PM // 15:20	#6
The Trouble With Me Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Englandshire Profession: Rt/	he asked what sword pvp casters use, the one i mentioned was the most common although yeah, probably not so suited to a mesmer. btw 33% cripple is for return if your playing x/a.

Jul 23, 2008, 03:28 PM // 15:28	#9
uzumaki Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GW Profession: Me/	OP says its for a PVP mesmer. 5e +20% enchantment NO just NO. That's what pve'ers call caster moded only Jesus knows why lol. A mesmer should go with a shield with 30 hp and every armor vs bonus (keep them in inventory) and pre equip one of them when you know what you are up against i.e sf spike ---> fire shield, r/d swayers ---> slashing. I guess you are trying to make one of your PvE chars PvP ready? In that case buying all those shield might be a nightmare, i would go with 10 vs slashing mod since in my experience thats the most common damage you will come across especially with the current meta. And take a +5e martial weapon (usually a spear if your team are running barbs/mark of pain etc otherwise it wouldnt matter) with 30hp too.