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TheRaven · Nov 05, 2007, 06:14 PM // 18:14

Or if you're really strapped for cash and inventory slots, just get 1 +armor vs. cold damage shield and make sure one of your heroes is carrying Winter.

angmar_nite · Nov 06, 2007, 01:30 AM // 01:30

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Originally Posted by timebandit

Hey Angmar Nite,
There is another thread where damage types in PvE are discussed, you might wanna check that out for further information:

The most common types of damage in PvE?

Sidenote: Another nice addition are vs. monster type shields that are found in the high end market (gotta have big money), at crafters (vs. charr) or greens.

But remember: In the end any max shield will give at least +8 Armor and +30 HP and it really doesn't matter too much in pve, like N E D M stated.
Most of us have finished the campaigns with less then topnotch equipment - just ask how many people still run major vigors and only one weapon set. You rarely see weapon swaps in pve and most of the time it isn't really necessary as well. Nice to be the exception though.

Have fun,
Timebandit

Yeah yeah I know. Just feelin kinda sad that I have so many builds, and beat so many campaigns, and have so many titles, and not even any prestige weapons for my main.

RPGmaniac · Nov 06, 2007, 01:37 AM // 01:37

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Originally Posted by TheRaven

Or if you're really strapped for cash and inventory slots, just get 1 +armor vs. cold damage shield and make sure one of your heroes is carrying Winter.

I think Winter is still bugged to where it calculates what element the damage is after figuring out armor and whatnot.

angmar_nite · Nov 07, 2007, 02:20 AM // 02:20

Wait? What's a good prefix for the weapon? Cruel? Cause I like to run "finish him!"?

Savio · Nov 07, 2007, 02:22 AM // 02:22

Cruel is pointless. If you can can use "Finish Him!" on a monster, chances are it's dead in 5 seconds anyway.

Fried Tech · Nov 07, 2007, 05:35 PM // 17:35

my caster items are : firey blade axe +5 20% enchants
aureate aegis +30 hp -daze durration

Yichi · Nov 07, 2007, 05:53 PM // 17:53

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Originally Posted by Fried Tech

my caster items are : firey blade axe +5 20% enchants
aureate aegis +30 hp -daze durration

If these are on an Ele, then the axe is meh. a 10% HSR mod would be better than the +5 since 99% of the time you dont need the extra 5 en as an ele in PVE. The dazed mod on the shield however is absolute garbage as any monk hero, pug monk, or even the factions and up hench monks have condi removal.

on topic:

My ele's typical weapon setup is this:

slot1) 40/40 set of whatever element I'm using
slot2) 10HSR, 20% enchants sword, +5>50, +30 focus in energy storage. (general enchanting and PvE set, plus tormented focuses look cool)
slot3) +5en,+30 sword, +10ar vs X, +30 shields (have fire, cold, air, piercing, slashing, blunt)
slot4) estorage req 10 HSR, 15/-1 wand and 15/-1, +30 offhand

I also have a 15>50,+60 staff for wanding things if I ever do

Armor = all survivor for PvP, PvE = radiant or survivor.

and yes all weapons, shields, and offhands are kept on my character at all times. Headpieces and armor are in storage.

angmar_nite · Nov 08, 2007, 01:38 AM // 01:38

So what would a good prefix be then? crippling is the only one I can use in the least seeing as there is no blinding sword or burning.

Carboplatin · Nov 08, 2007, 05:43 AM // 05:43

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Originally Posted by Zodiak

Yes I have a:

+10 vs Fire
+10 vs Ice
+10 vs Lighting
+10 vs Earth
+10 vs Piercing
+10 vs Slashing
+10 vs Blunt

+10 vs Undead
+10 vs Demon
+10 vs Charr

And a 16AR +10AR vs Dwarves +30hp shield that I use on my Warrior that has been invaluable for the Slaver's Exile Dungeons that I would not give up

Thats a very nice collection, i have all of those...
except the vs charr and vs dwaves one.
<-- Jealous!

Sakura Az · Nov 08, 2007, 08:57 AM // 08:57

i just started running a spear and shield on my monk.. the extr 60hp really helps from those, energy isn't really a problem, if i really need the energy i just swap to the spear and an offhand. I still use a staff when running prot tho.. i don't have a spear wiht +20% enchantments yet.

Abbel Calima · Nov 08, 2007, 09:37 AM // 09:37

As an elementalist you will most likely have a high energy pool, so a 40/40 set is advisable.

Yichi · Nov 08, 2007, 05:55 PM // 17:55

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Originally Posted by Abbel Calima

As an elementalist you will most likely have a high energy pool, so a 40/40 set is advisable.

a 40/40 set is advisable on ANY caster, not just an ele because of a higher energy pool...

Masseur · Nov 10, 2007, 01:28 AM // 01:28

I think it's funny to see a character wield something that they can't use, like a non-warrior wielding a sword and shield.

Nov 07, 2007, 02:22 AM // 02:22	#25
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	Cruel is pointless. If you can can use "Finish Him!" on a monster, chances are it's dead in 5 seconds anyway. __________________ People are stupid.

Nov 05, 2007, 06:14 PM // 18:14	#21
TheRaven Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Guild: Spirit of Elisha Profession: W/	Or if you're really strapped for cash and inventory slots, just get 1 +armor vs. cold damage shield and make sure one of your heroes is carrying Winter.

Nov 07, 2007, 02:20 AM // 02:20	#24
angmar_nite Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2007 Guild: [SNOW] of [YUM] Profession: E/	Wait? What's a good prefix for the weapon? Cruel? Cause I like to run "finish him!"?

Nov 07, 2007, 05:35 PM // 17:35	#26
Fried Tech Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: [Yeti] Profession: E/	my caster items are : firey blade axe +5 20% enchants aureate aegis +30 hp -daze durration

Nov 08, 2007, 01:38 AM // 01:38	#28
angmar_nite Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2007 Guild: [SNOW] of [YUM] Profession: E/	So what would a good prefix be then? crippling is the only one I can use in the least seeing as there is no blinding sword or burning.

Nov 08, 2007, 08:57 AM // 08:57	#30
Sakura Az Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The frozen north Guild: Ambassadors Of Enlightenment [Sage] Profession: A/	i just started running a spear and shield on my monk.. the extr 60hp really helps from those, energy isn't really a problem, if i really need the energy i just swap to the spear and an offhand. I still use a staff when running prot tho.. i don't have a spear wiht +20% enchantments yet.

Nov 08, 2007, 09:37 AM // 09:37	#31
Abbel Calima Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Netherlands Guild: Envoys From Above [soul] Profession: Me/	As an elementalist you will most likely have a high energy pool, so a 40/40 set is advisable.

Nov 10, 2007, 01:28 AM // 01:28	#33
Masseur Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern California Profession: R/Mo	I think it's funny to see a character wield something that they can't use, like a non-warrior wielding a sword and shield.