Are There So Few Enchantments Used by Prophecies Monsters? - Guild Wars Forums

Sir Tidus · Jun 01, 2008, 05:49 AM // 05:49

Are there very little enchantments used by monster in Prophecies? I almost never see my mesmer hero use shatter enchantment. Would you say that hexes are a lot more common among Prophecies monsters compared to enchantments? Thanks in advance.

Elena · Jun 01, 2008, 06:38 AM // 06:38

heh wait till ure in shiverpeaks those wretched stone summit dolyaks!

Luminarus · Jun 01, 2008, 07:07 AM // 07:07

Yes, not many enchants are used.

Kyomi Tachibana · Jun 01, 2008, 08:57 AM // 08:57

The only enchantment I ever encountered in Proph that I remember is [Mark of Protection] on those damnable Dolyak Masters. Annoying.

Elendhor · Jun 01, 2008, 12:35 PM // 12:35

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Originally Posted by Kyomi Tachibana

The only enchantment I ever encountered in Proph that I remember is [Mark of Protection] on those damnable Dolyak Masters. Annoying.

Ye, I'm vanquishing/was doing HM Missions in the Shiverpeaks for the last time, I was kinda afraid of these Dolyak Masters, because I remember them from my GW past (Proph only, Sorrows Furnace etc...good times), but they arent a big deal now imo, much better Ench removements nowadays, just equip a SS with Rip or something and micro manage it

Pesi · Jun 01, 2008, 12:44 PM // 12:44

they all should have mending.. though this would result = noone beat game.

Shayne Hawke · Jun 01, 2008, 12:58 PM // 12:58

Wouldn't [Mark of Protection] + [Scourge Healing] = win?

MagmaRed · Jun 01, 2008, 12:59 PM // 12:59

Most Elems will use an Attunement and/or Aura of Restoration. Several Necros will use Orders or Death Nova. Lots of Monks use Retribution, Holy Wrath, Healing Breeze, and even Mending, plus the Centaurs like to use Life Bond. Ranger and Warrior have no enchantments, so they obviously won't be using them. Mesmer has a few, but not many of them are used.

The Meth · Jun 01, 2008, 01:01 PM // 13:01

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Originally Posted by Shayne Hawke

Wouldn't [Mark of Protection] + [Scourge Healing] = win?

Wouldn't it be awesome if that set up some kind of infinite feedback loop which killed the enemy instantly? It should work decent if you really want to put a smite monk in your group just to counter a single enemy though.

EDIT: nevermind, it wouldn't work at all because scourge healing only has an effect when direct heals are used, not heals through enchantments.

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Originally Posted by MagmaRed

Most Elems will use an Attunement and/or Aura of Restoration. Several Necros will use Orders or Death Nova. Lots of Monks use Retribution, Holy Wrath, Healing Breeze, and even Mending, plus the Centaurs like to use Life Bond. Ranger and Warrior have no enchantments, so they obviously won't be using them. Mesmer has a few, but not many of them are used.

The thing is, out of all of those skills the only one that really does anything at all is [life bond] and you can just kill the caster in that case. Everything else you would be better served just using a damage skill

Sir Tidus · Jun 01, 2008, 05:48 PM // 17:48

Which would you say is used more by Prophecies monsters? Enchantments or hexes?

N E D M · Jun 01, 2008, 06:46 PM // 18:46

Methinks you need to play more GW and play less forums

Sir Tidus · Jun 01, 2008, 08:49 PM // 20:49

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Originally Posted by N E D M

Methinks you need to play more GW and play less forums

Me don't care what you think. Me asked a question and me just want the answer. Though me would agree with you on your statement. Me is just OCD and wants to know the best mathematical solution for playing this game.

MagmaRed · Jun 01, 2008, 10:23 PM // 22:23

Which is used more, hexes or enchantments? That depends on where you are at. Desert has a lot of Windriders that love to hex. It also has Centuars that love to Life Bond. Those 2 monster types are not found near each other very often. So adjust what you give Gwen based on where you are playing.

The Meth · Jun 01, 2008, 10:33 PM // 22:33

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Originally Posted by Sir Tidus

Me don't care what you think. Me asked a question and me just want the answer. Though me would agree with you on your statement. Me is just OCD and wants to know the best mathematical solution for playing this game.

[Ursan Blessing]

Me need 12 chars

Sir Tidus · Jun 02, 2008, 12:36 AM // 00:36

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Originally Posted by The Meth

[Ursan Blessing]

Me need 12 chars

Me is too nooby to have it yet.

Sir Tidus · Jun 02, 2008, 12:38 AM // 00:38

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Originally Posted by MagmaRed

Which is used more, hexes or enchantments? That depends on where you are at. Desert has a lot of Windriders that love to hex. It also has Centuars that love to Life Bond. Those 2 monster types are not found near each other very often. So adjust what you give Gwen based on where you are playing.

Well, I was wondering about the entire Tyrian continent, on average, that is.

Nyktos · Jun 02, 2008, 12:43 AM // 00:43

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Originally Posted by The Meth

EDIT: nevermind, it wouldn't work at all because scourge healing only has an effect when direct heals are used, not heals through enchantments.

It works against Inner Fire. Dunno about Mark of Protection though.

MagmaRed · Jun 02, 2008, 01:17 AM // 01:17

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Originally Posted by Sir Tidus

Me don't care what you think. Me asked a question and me just want the answer. Though me would agree with you on your statement. Me is just OCD and wants to know the best mathematical solution for playing this game.

No, you were not wondering about the 'average for the whole continent'. The best mathematical solution will be based on each area you play in. Adjust per area. The 'average' will vary based on personal opinion. Someone who has recently spent time in the Windrider parts of the desert will say hexes are more prominent. Someone who just experienced the dwarves and their Mark of Protection Dolyaks will say enchantments.

DarkFlame · Jun 02, 2008, 01:55 AM // 01:55

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Originally Posted by Sir Tidus

Which would you say is used more by Prophecies monsters? Enchantments or hexes?

Same answer as that given in your conditions vs hexes thread. The different areas are too varied to give you an answer(or even an average). Just adjust the builds as you play.

Smile Like Umean It · Jun 02, 2008, 03:41 AM // 03:41

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Originally Posted by Sir Tidus

Me don't care what you think. Me asked a question and me just want the answer. Though me would agree with you on your statement. Me is just OCD and wants to know the best mathematical solution for playing this game.

The best solution period is to just play through the game, experience and hopefully learn first hand how things are and what you need to do to adjust and make things go smoother.

There is no real answer to your question. You can load up on enchant strippers in the Shivs and make life for you entire party easier while at the same time that's going to do absolutely nothing, but waste space when you go to the jungle and start running into Wind Riders who are going to load you up with hexes.

I hope you found what you're looking for because it isn't going to get any more definite than that.

Jun 01, 2008, 05:49 AM // 05:49	#1
Sir Tidus Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2008	Are There So Few Enchantments Used by Prophecies Monsters? Are there very little enchantments used by monster in Prophecies? I almost never see my mesmer hero use shatter enchantment. Would you say that hexes are a lot more common among Prophecies monsters compared to enchantments? Thanks in advance.

Jun 01, 2008, 06:38 AM // 06:38	#2
Elena Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2005 Location: Belgium	heh wait till ure in shiverpeaks those wretched stone summit dolyaks!

Jun 01, 2008, 07:07 AM // 07:07	#3
Luminarus Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Guild: Haze of Light [pure] Profession: R/	Yes, not many enchants are used.

Jun 01, 2008, 08:57 AM // 08:57	#4
Kyomi Tachibana Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oregon, USA Guild: Where iz teh Bonuz [WitB] Profession: P/W	The only enchantment I ever encountered in Proph that I remember is [Mark of Protection] on those damnable Dolyak Masters. Annoying.

Jun 01, 2008, 12:44 PM // 12:44	#6
Pesi Jungle Guide Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Droknars Forge Guild: No Goats No Glory Profession: Me/	they all should have mending.. though this would result = noone beat game.

Jun 01, 2008, 12:58 PM // 12:58	#7
Shayne Hawke Departed from Tyria Join Date: May 2007 Guild: Clan Dethryche [dth] Profession: R/	Wouldn't [Mark of Protection] + [Scourge Healing] = win?

Jun 01, 2008, 12:59 PM // 12:59	#8
MagmaRed Furnace Stoker Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Our Crabs Know True [LOVE] Profession: R/	Most Elems will use an Attunement and/or Aura of Restoration. Several Necros will use Orders or Death Nova. Lots of Monks use Retribution, Holy Wrath, Healing Breeze, and even Mending, plus the Centaurs like to use Life Bond. Ranger and Warrior have no enchantments, so they obviously won't be using them. Mesmer has a few, but not many of them are used.

Jun 01, 2008, 05:48 PM // 17:48	#10
Sir Tidus Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2008	Which would you say is used more by Prophecies monsters? Enchantments or hexes?

Jun 01, 2008, 06:46 PM // 18:46	#11
N E D M Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Officer's Club Guild: Gameamp Guides [AMP]	Methinks you need to play more GW and play less forums

Jun 01, 2008, 10:23 PM // 22:23	#13
MagmaRed Furnace Stoker Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Our Crabs Know True [LOVE] Profession: R/	Which is used more, hexes or enchantments? That depends on where you are at. Desert has a lot of Windriders that love to hex. It also has Centuars that love to Life Bond. Those 2 monster types are not found near each other very often. So adjust what you give Gwen based on where you are playing.