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Lilith St Cyr · Jan 04, 2007, 09:59 AM // 09:59

Hi, I've been wondering... In the Screenshot thread, lots of eles seem to use sword?
Which build would they run, and which mods on the swords?

Xenex Xclame · Jan 04, 2007, 10:09 AM // 10:09

Yeah, eles have also started using swords ,same like the monks have been doing for a while.
Monks do it for the +5 energy always and the enchanment last 20 % longer.
I'm pretty sure its the same thing for the eles and the build doesnt matter its just so you have those bonuses.

brute blake · Jan 04, 2007, 11:46 AM // 11:46

Wands are borningwith the new inscription thing you can basically mod anything you want if you find a sword that you think will look good on an Ele why not use it if you get the same bonuses

Moa Bird Cultist · Jan 04, 2007, 02:05 PM // 14:05

One reason: Swords look cooler in the screenshots. Or they're running an earth/sword build. Like me

- I run Earth, Sword and Tactics, with the remaining points dumped in Energy Storage, and I don't use a +5 energy weapon, or even an inscribable weapon - I use a 16 month old, req 8, 14% while enchanted Wingblade

In terms of practical use though, I would expect more would use a +5/+20% Spear over a Sword, but maybe that's just me?

DeanBB · Jan 04, 2007, 03:15 PM // 15:15

I use a totem axe for the +5 energy and +20% mod. If you're doing point-blank spells like Inferno, Crystal Wave, Symbol of Wrath, etc then attacking with it brings you into range for the spells.

I'd say mostly it is for the mods though. I keep the totem axe in an alt slot and swap there when using an enchantment and swap back to the staff for normal casting.

beliserius · Jan 04, 2007, 05:01 PM // 17:01

They could do it for looks or for touch skills

My Zhed he Shadowhoof uses a sword and a prism(focus) that gives same energy but with way more damage dealt as it is E/W and a fiery gladius, using Conjure Flames kill making the damage of a warrior + 21 damage with skills like starburst, inferno to completely Immolate the enemy/s

Jan 04, 2007, 09:59 AM // 09:59	#1
Lilith St Cyr Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2006	Eles with swords Hi, I've been wondering... In the Screenshot thread, lots of eles seem to use sword? Which build would they run, and which mods on the swords?

Jan 04, 2007, 05:01 PM // 17:01	#6
beliserius Academy Page Join Date: Jan 2007 Profession: W/Mo	They could do it for looks or for touch skills My Zhed he Shadowhoof uses a sword and a prism(focus) that gives same energy but with way more damage dealt as it is E/W and a fiery gladius, using Conjure Flames kill making the damage of a warrior + 21 damage with skills like starburst, inferno to completely Immolate the enemy/s Last edited by beliserius; Jan 04, 2007 at 05:10 PM // 17:10..

Jan 04, 2007, 10:09 AM // 10:09	#2
Xenex Xclame Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: DPX Profession: R/	Yeah, eles have also started using swords ,same like the monks have been doing for a while. Monks do it for the +5 energy always and the enchanment last 20 % longer. I'm pretty sure its the same thing for the eles and the build doesnt matter its just so you have those bonuses.

Jan 04, 2007, 11:46 AM // 11:46	#3
brute blake Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NSW, Australia Guild: International Moa Society [Moa] Profession: E/	Wands are borningwith the new inscription thing you can basically mod anything you want if you find a sword that you think will look good on an Ele why not use it if you get the same bonuses

Jan 04, 2007, 02:05 PM // 14:05	#4
Moa Bird Cultist Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hastings (UK) / Latham (USA) Guild: Freedom Fanatical Scots [FFS] Profession: E/W	One reason: Swords look cooler in the screenshots. Or they're running an earth/sword build. Like me - I run Earth, Sword and Tactics, with the remaining points dumped in Energy Storage, and I don't use a +5 energy weapon, or even an inscribable weapon - I use a 16 month old, req 8, 14% while enchanted Wingblade In terms of practical use though, I would expect more would use a +5/+20% Spear over a Sword, but maybe that's just me?

Jan 04, 2007, 03:15 PM // 15:15	#5
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	I use a totem axe for the +5 energy and +20% mod. If you're doing point-blank spells like Inferno, Crystal Wave, Symbol of Wrath, etc then attacking with it brings you into range for the spells. I'd say mostly it is for the mods though. I keep the totem axe in an alt slot and swap there when using an enchantment and swap back to the staff for normal casting.