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Akuma · Aug 30, 2006, 12:04 PM // 12:04

Why do I always see monks around with swords in their hands?

What is up with that?

Kaguya · Aug 30, 2006, 12:11 PM // 12:11

They are using (usually) +5 energy sword with a 20% longer enchanting mod. Essential tool of 55hp builds (I think. I don't have one, ha ha. [and generic +20% enchant tool for lazy people like me who just toss the sword around between my monk, mesmer and ele :b])

Plus, it's easy way to get extra 5 energy since wands don't have energy modifiers (except the +15en/-1 en regen) along with the focus that gives +12, total of +17, whereas staff would give +10 without any mods, and +15 with max insightful mod.

Nadasee · Aug 30, 2006, 12:20 PM // 12:20

Just like Kaguya saied, +5 Energy and/or +20% Enchant!

Great for 55hp Monk indeed, others aswell.

baz777 · Aug 30, 2006, 12:24 PM // 12:24

Doesn???t just have to be a sword of course

Prefer FFS myself

Shadow-Hunter · Aug 30, 2006, 12:40 PM // 12:40

A Monk can Also use a Sword with 5 energy and 30Hp.. Also this allows him to use a 45hp/5 def while enchanted Focus making his Hp 75+ When enchanted, along with 5 def and 17 energy.. More protection for himself than a Staff can give.. Also wands is normally useless as a Monk dont wanna dmg and a Faster cast or recharge mod isent that funny when your spells like RoF has 1/4 cast time and 2 sec recharge..

~Shadow

Skuld · Aug 30, 2006, 12:54 PM // 12:54

Enchanting is good

1) insightful staff of enchanting - 15 energy, enchanting
2) +5 energy wand, +12 energy focus - 17 energy, no enchanting
3) +5 energy sword of enchanting, +12 focus - 17 energy, enchanting

3 loses out on a fast recharge or cast mod that a wand would usually have but the 2 extra energy is generally more reliable than a shake of a dice

Fungus Amongus · Aug 30, 2006, 12:58 PM // 12:58

I use a -5 energy/+5 armor sword on my monk for his low energy set. That could be another reason you would see a monk wielding a sword.

Arya Nibelrund · Aug 30, 2006, 01:03 PM // 13:03

I personally have 2 swords on my pvp booner; both have +30hp (20% longer ench is a NO-NO with MoR) and +5/-5 nrg.

jimmy_logic · Aug 30, 2006, 01:37 PM // 13:37

Heh... pretty funny to see that though a monk running MoR with a 20% Longer Enchant Mod.

Zakarr · Aug 30, 2006, 01:58 PM // 13:58

There is a long sword which has +5 armor while enchanted. This combined with 20% longer or +5 armor upgrade helps a bit. Depends when +5 energy is more important than +5 or +10 armor.

Aug 30, 2006, 12:04 PM // 12:04	#1
Akuma IRC W H O R E Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Australian Trolling Crew HQ, rightful leader and administration Guild: Yale University [Snow] Profession: W/	monks... with swords Why do I always see monks around with swords in their hands? What is up with that?

Aug 30, 2006, 12:11 PM // 12:11	#2
Kaguya Desert Nomad Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Moon Profession: Mo/	They are using (usually) +5 energy sword with a 20% longer enchanting mod. Essential tool of 55hp builds (I think. I don't have one, ha ha. [and generic +20% enchant tool for lazy people like me who just toss the sword around between my monk, mesmer and ele :b]) Plus, it's easy way to get extra 5 energy since wands don't have energy modifiers (except the +15en/-1 en regen) along with the focus that gives +12, total of +17, whereas staff would give +10 without any mods, and +15 with max insightful mod. Last edited by Kaguya; Aug 30, 2006 at 12:18 PM // 12:18..

Aug 30, 2006, 12:58 PM // 12:58	#7
Fungus Amongus Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare] \| [Rare] Alliance	I use a -5 energy/+5 armor sword on my monk for his low energy set. That could be another reason you would see a monk wielding a sword. Last edited by Fungus Amongus; Aug 30, 2006 at 03:49 PM // 15:49.. Reason: Minor clarification

Aug 30, 2006, 12:20 PM // 12:20	#3
Nadasee Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2006	Just like Kaguya saied, +5 Energy and/or +20% Enchant! Great for 55hp Monk indeed, others aswell.

Aug 30, 2006, 12:24 PM // 12:24	#4
baz777 Jungle Guide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South East England Guild: Leader: Lady Hairy Armpits S[mell] Profession: E/	Doesn???t just have to be a sword of course Prefer FFS myself

Aug 30, 2006, 12:40 PM // 12:40	#5
Shadow-Hunter Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denmark Guild: [HH] [Hax] Profession: Mo/	A Monk can Also use a Sword with 5 energy and 30Hp.. Also this allows him to use a 45hp/5 def while enchanted Focus making his Hp 75+ When enchanted, along with 5 def and 17 energy.. More protection for himself than a Staff can give.. Also wands is normally useless as a Monk dont wanna dmg and a Faster cast or recharge mod isent that funny when your spells like RoF has 1/4 cast time and 2 sec recharge.. ~Shadow

Aug 30, 2006, 12:54 PM // 12:54	#6
Skuld Furnace Stoker Join Date: Sep 2005 Guild: Thousend Tigers Apund Ur Head [Ttgr] Profession: A/	Enchanting is good 1) insightful staff of enchanting - 15 energy, enchanting 2) +5 energy wand, +12 energy focus - 17 energy, no enchanting 3) +5 energy sword of enchanting, +12 focus - 17 energy, enchanting 3 loses out on a fast recharge or cast mod that a wand would usually have but the 2 extra energy is generally more reliable than a shake of a dice

Aug 30, 2006, 01:03 PM // 13:03	#8
Arya Nibelrund McLovin!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Farming Zaishen [keYs] Profession: Mo/	I personally have 2 swords on my pvp booner; both have +30hp (20% longer ench is a NO-NO with MoR) and +5/-5 nrg.

Aug 30, 2006, 01:37 PM // 13:37	#9
jimmy_logic Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Profession: R/	Heh... pretty funny to see that though a monk running MoR with a 20% Longer Enchant Mod.

Aug 30, 2006, 01:58 PM // 13:58	#10
Zakarr Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland	There is a long sword which has +5 armor while enchanted. This combined with 20% longer or +5 armor upgrade helps a bit. Depends when +5 energy is more important than +5 or +10 armor.