Curse

Baraden · Oct 19, 2007, 07:57 PM // 19:57

I heard this stated once and I just want it confirmed: Is it true that if you as a caster wield a melee weapon instead of a caster weapon that the enemies will cast such things as blinding on you instead of things such as mute and hexes against melee profession instead of caster?

Darkobra · Oct 19, 2007, 08:33 PM // 20:33

Pretty much. At least that's how it worked last time I tried it.

enxa · Oct 19, 2007, 09:08 PM // 21:08

Didnt know that... Always wondered why casters bring swords and shields... But this doesnt explain why do they do it in pvp?

Stormlord Alex · Oct 19, 2007, 09:14 PM // 21:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by enxa

Didnt know that... Always wondered why casters bring swords and shields... But this doesnt explain why do they do it in pvp?

The solid defensive/health bonuses rawk, and you can... you know... switch weapons and shizzle. You've got a whole bag and 4 quickslots for a reason

Kale Silvers · Oct 19, 2007, 09:23 PM // 21:23

It all depends on your build and stratagy.

Rolgalthor · Oct 19, 2007, 09:40 PM // 21:40

Melee weapons can have +5energy and 30hp all the time.
Wands can only have +5 energy while health is above 50%.

Focus Items can have +12 Energy (Sometimes more) and +30hp.

So at the cost of doing damage with your weapon a caster can have and extra 5 energy and 30hp all the time plus having the bonus of not being directly targeted with caster hate stuff as often. (A perfect example of this would be the Shiro'ken Assassins in Unwaking Waters explorable, They will not cast Shroud of Silence on the caster if they are wielding a melee weapon, but they will never let it off if they use a wand.)

Neo Nugget · Oct 19, 2007, 10:41 PM // 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolgalthor

Melee weapons can have +5energy and 30hp all the time.
Wands can only have +5 energy while health is above 50%.

Focus Items can have +12 Energy (Sometimes more) and +30hp.

So at the cost of doing damage with your weapon a caster can have and extra 5 energy and 30hp all the time plus having the bonus of not being directly targeted with caster hate stuff as often. (A perfect example of this would be the Shiro'ken Assassins in Unwaking Waters explorable, They will not cast Shroud of Silence on the caster if they are wielding a melee weapon, but they will never let it off if they use a wand.)

Cool, i've never really thought about it myself, good to know

HawkofStorms · Oct 19, 2007, 11:36 PM // 23:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolgalthor

Melee weapons can have +5energy and 30hp all the time.
Wands can only have +5 energy while health is above 50%.

Focus Items can have +12 Energy (Sometimes more) and +30hp.

So at the cost of doing damage with your weapon a caster can have and extra 5 energy and 30hp all the time plus having the bonus of not being directly targeted with caster hate stuff as often. (A perfect example of this would be the Shiro'ken Assassins in Unwaking Waters explorable, They will not cast Shroud of Silence on the caster if they are wielding a melee weapon, but they will never let it off if they use a wand.)

Furthermore, while you wield a shield (even if you don't meet the requirement) you'll still get (I think) +6 armor. With a shield's +10 armor vs slashing mod (commonly used by monks in GvG) a sword (or spear) with a sheild can also get +16 armor against sword and axe warriors, derivishes, and about half of sins (in addition to all the things in the quote above).

RotteN · Oct 20, 2007, 12:11 AM // 00:11

it's +8 armor actually, not +6. Together with a +10 vs something inscription that is indeed a nice bit of extra defense.

Oct 19, 2007, 07:57 PM // 19:57	#1
Baraden Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2006 Profession: E/D	Caster wielding melee weapons... I heard this stated once and I just want it confirmed: Is it true that if you as a caster wield a melee weapon instead of a caster weapon that the enemies will cast such things as blinding on you instead of things such as mute and hexes against melee profession instead of caster?

Oct 19, 2007, 08:33 PM // 20:33	#2
Darkobra Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scotland Guild: Type like an idiot, I'll treat you like an idiot Profession: E/Me	Pretty much. At least that's how it worked last time I tried it.

Oct 19, 2007, 09:08 PM // 21:08	#3
enxa Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Novi Sad, Serbia Profession: Rt/	Didnt know that... Always wondered why casters bring swords and shields... But this doesnt explain why do they do it in pvp?

Oct 19, 2007, 09:23 PM // 21:23	#5
Kale Silvers Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Jersey Guild: DSG Profession: W/	It all depends on your build and stratagy.

Oct 19, 2007, 09:40 PM // 21:40	#6
Rolgalthor Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee, USA Profession: N/	Melee weapons can have +5energy and 30hp all the time. Wands can only have +5 energy while health is above 50%. Focus Items can have +12 Energy (Sometimes more) and +30hp. So at the cost of doing damage with your weapon a caster can have and extra 5 energy and 30hp all the time plus having the bonus of not being directly targeted with caster hate stuff as often. (A perfect example of this would be the Shiro'ken Assassins in Unwaking Waters explorable, They will not cast Shroud of Silence on the caster if they are wielding a melee weapon, but they will never let it off if they use a wand.)

Oct 20, 2007, 12:11 AM // 00:11	#9
RotteN Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: W/	it's +8 armor actually, not +6. Together with a +10 vs something inscription that is indeed a nice bit of extra defense.