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maxim3 · Feb 21, 2008, 10:00 AM // 10:00

what are the good stats for a "monk" shield...? thx

Kamara · Feb 21, 2008, 10:07 AM // 10:07

Any req (though keep in mind you'll only get half the AL if you don't meet the req), then +30 fort handle. Then you want as many +10 armor vs X as possible.

So fire, earth, cold, water, slashing, piercing, blunt. A reduce cripple is a good idea too. Some people like a reduced dazed shield too. So yeah, lots of shields, armor mods, fort mods. All good.

Then swap them around based on what's hitting you.

Ban · Feb 21, 2008, 10:38 AM // 10:38

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10222589

That's the ultimate monk guide. Lots of info in there (including weapons/shields)

Ku Ku · Feb 21, 2008, 11:35 AM // 11:35

Personally i think monk shields arent that great, at the end of the day you need energy and casting/recharge times for monking and i love having a +1 healing chance :P.

The way i see it is, unless you are farming as a tank you should stay out of the way and let others take the hits for you - being squishy is what monking is about :P

S_Serpent · Feb 22, 2008, 10:54 AM // 10:54

swapping swapping swapping, you start on shield and swap if you need more energy

I always use a shield as my standard weaponslot and slots 2 - 4 each have a higher energy output on my ele.

Ku Ku · Feb 22, 2008, 02:06 PM // 14:06

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Originally Posted by S_Serpent

swapping swapping swapping, you start on shield and swap if you need more energy

I always use a shield as my standard weaponslot and slots 2 - 4 each have a higher energy output on my ele.

But being squishy is so much more fun :P Swapping maybe key but carrying all those extra shields around just so you're prepared for everything is SO much more effort compared to learning how to monk effectively by staying out of the line of fire

. I just like being old school, and having shiney staffs and wands... ooof.... glowy

InquisitorM · Feb 22, 2008, 02:14 PM // 14:14

I am wondering if there is a list of non-attr requiring shields? and if so, can they be inscriped, or have a shield handle attached to them?

Savio · Feb 22, 2008, 02:43 PM // 14:43

It's possible to get shields with no attribute requirement, but they won't be any better than using a max shield and not meeting the requirement.

Masseur · Feb 22, 2008, 02:59 PM // 14:59

The Wintergreen shields are what you're looking for I guess, but I always laugh at the casters with Warrior weapons. Making themselves so much more ineffective.

furanshisuko · Feb 22, 2008, 03:30 PM // 15:30

i got a skull shield canthan max req9
whit a +1 19% prot prayers

nebuchanezzar · Feb 22, 2008, 05:33 PM // 17:33

Weapon swapping is the name of the game.
You get 4 slots so use them. Practice switching as needed. Here is my example(though it is not perfect and I am biased against e-denial, old meta not so vital anymore)
Slot 1 - Gladius -5E +5AL(I have one with health also and most recommend that-same skin as my HoD)
and a shield with +30 health and +10AL vs every damage type. I have quite a few R8 tactics max and a few R7 tactics 15al shields. If you don't meet the req you get 8AL from the shield plus its mods. If I am /w then my effective armor in my "low" set is 81 vs regular damage and 91 vs one specific type(subtract 8 if I'm not playing /w which is most the time honestly...)
Set 2 - HoD sword +5E/+20% Enchants(same skin as the gladius, the +30 health is on another char atm) and the shield. This set is my other hiding set and is probably not ideal. If you play a hybrid monk this would be better used for your other attributes 20/20 set. I use this set a lot to make it look like I'm on my low set(only a 10E difference but meh, old habits from old meta's)
Set 3 - Firey Flame spitter with +20% Enchants or the HoD sword and 20/20 prot offhand to get the best chance of a fast cast, recharge, and enchant enhancement.
Set 4 - High Energy, both wand and offhand with -1regen/+15Energy for emergency casting

The key is when you aren't casting to sit on a low set *just in case*. For things like RoF I don't weapon swap but for almost anything else I do.

Now then, on to the shields specifically. When you first see your opponents identify the damage type you will face most. Usually Slashing(Axe, Sword, Scythe,some daggers/hammers/axes), Blunt(hammer),Piercing(Bows, Daggers, one axe and hammer afaik), and Fire are the most common. The idea is to lower the pressure damage you receive between spikes.
In pve however I still recommend weapon swapping *to keep in practice* moreso than for the actual effect.
I probably just repeated what you read in the monk sticky but I hope it helps a little bit. The shield idea on casters is a trickle down from pvp.

maxim3 · Feb 22, 2008, 10:55 PM // 22:55

thx you guys!

TheCarnageKiller · Feb 22, 2008, 11:11 PM // 23:11

It's really only about 'swapping, swapping, and more swapping' if your going to use a monk shield.

You should use all the elements/attack types for the shield, and just swap when your facing that kind of damage.

kerpall · Feb 22, 2008, 11:49 PM // 23:49

I personally would rather have a +1 (heals, divine, prot, smite) type of shield.
It seems most sensible.

(a +5 energy mod would be cool for shields tho )

Feb 21, 2008, 10:00 AM // 10:00	#1
maxim3 Academy Page Join Date: Jan 2008 Guild: Noverosa Guild N L [LIJP] Profession: W/E	monk shields? what are the good stats for a "monk" shield...? thx

Feb 22, 2008, 02:43 PM // 14:43	#8
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	It's possible to get shields with no attribute requirement, but they won't be any better than using a max shield and not meeting the requirement. __________________ People are stupid.

Feb 21, 2008, 10:07 AM // 10:07	#2
Kamara Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ponie Hill, Lion's Arch International Guild: Blinkie Kaulitz Armie Profession: E/	Any req (though keep in mind you'll only get half the AL if you don't meet the req), then +30 fort handle. Then you want as many +10 armor vs X as possible. So fire, earth, cold, water, slashing, piercing, blunt. A reduce cripple is a good idea too. Some people like a reduced dazed shield too. So yeah, lots of shields, armor mods, fort mods. All good. Then swap them around based on what's hitting you.

Feb 21, 2008, 10:38 AM // 10:38	#3
Ban Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Netherlands Guild: [GoE] Profession: Mo/	http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10222589 That's the ultimate monk guide. Lots of info in there (including weapons/shields)

Feb 21, 2008, 11:35 AM // 11:35	#4
Ku Ku Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2006 Location: England Guild: [MYST] Profession: Rt/R	Personally i think monk shields arent that great, at the end of the day you need energy and casting/recharge times for monking and i love having a +1 healing chance :P. The way i see it is, unless you are farming as a tank you should stay out of the way and let others take the hits for you - being squishy is what monking is about :P

Feb 22, 2008, 10:54 AM // 10:54	#5
S_Serpent Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: When not at Aziure's Wizard Tower you can find my in Belgium Guild: Knigths of the Keyboard Order - KkO	swapping swapping swapping, you start on shield and swap if you need more energy I always use a shield as my standard weaponslot and slots 2 - 4 each have a higher energy output on my ele.

Feb 22, 2008, 02:14 PM // 14:14	#7
InquisitorM Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2008 Guild: Silencing To Avert Brutality Profession: Me/	I am wondering if there is a list of non-attr requiring shields? and if so, can they be inscriped, or have a shield handle attached to them?

Feb 22, 2008, 02:59 PM // 14:59	#9
Masseur Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern California Profession: R/Mo	The Wintergreen shields are what you're looking for I guess, but I always laugh at the casters with Warrior weapons. Making themselves so much more ineffective.

Feb 22, 2008, 03:30 PM // 15:30	#10
furanshisuko Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2007 Profession: R/	i got a skull shield canthan max req9 whit a +1 19% prot prayers

Feb 22, 2008, 05:33 PM // 17:33	#11
nebuchanezzar Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 功夫之王 Profession: N/	Weapon swapping is the name of the game. You get 4 slots so use them. Practice switching as needed. Here is my example(though it is not perfect and I am biased against e-denial, old meta not so vital anymore) Slot 1 - Gladius -5E +5AL(I have one with health also and most recommend that-same skin as my HoD) and a shield with +30 health and +10AL vs every damage type. I have quite a few R8 tactics max and a few R7 tactics 15al shields. If you don't meet the req you get 8AL from the shield plus its mods. If I am /w then my effective armor in my "low" set is 81 vs regular damage and 91 vs one specific type(subtract 8 if I'm not playing /w which is most the time honestly...) Set 2 - HoD sword +5E/+20% Enchants(same skin as the gladius, the +30 health is on another char atm) and the shield. This set is my other hiding set and is probably not ideal. If you play a hybrid monk this would be better used for your other attributes 20/20 set. I use this set a lot to make it look like I'm on my low set(only a 10E difference but meh, old habits from old meta's) Set 3 - Firey Flame spitter with +20% Enchants or the HoD sword and 20/20 prot offhand to get the best chance of a fast cast, recharge, and enchant enhancement. Set 4 - High Energy, both wand and offhand with -1regen/+15Energy for emergency casting The key is when you aren't casting to sit on a low set just in case. For things like RoF I don't weapon swap but for almost anything else I do. Now then, on to the shields specifically. When you first see your opponents identify the damage type you will face most. Usually Slashing(Axe, Sword, Scythe,some daggers/hammers/axes), Blunt(hammer),Piercing(Bows, Daggers, one axe and hammer afaik), and Fire are the most common. The idea is to lower the pressure damage you receive between spikes. In pve however I still recommend weapon swapping to keep in practice moreso than for the actual effect. I probably just repeated what you read in the monk sticky but I hope it helps a little bit. The shield idea on casters is a trickle down from pvp.

Feb 22, 2008, 10:55 PM // 22:55	#12
maxim3 Academy Page Join Date: Jan 2008 Guild: Noverosa Guild N L [LIJP] Profession: W/E	thx you guys!

Feb 22, 2008, 11:11 PM // 23:11	#13
TheCarnageKiller Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Profession: W/	It's really only about 'swapping, swapping, and more swapping' if your going to use a monk shield. You should use all the elements/attack types for the shield, and just swap when your facing that kind of damage.

Feb 22, 2008, 11:49 PM // 23:49	#14
kerpall Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: I live in an Igloo in southern BC, neer US border. Guild: The Pig Pen [PIGZ] & We Aint All [NロロB] Profession: Mo/D	I personally would rather have a +1 (heals, divine, prot, smite) type of shield. It seems most sensible. (a +5 energy mod would be cool for shields tho )