Best rod or scepter for monk - Guild Wars Forums

Warpy · Aug 21, 2006, 06:03 AM // 06:03

Anyone know what rod stats I should be looking for with regards to healing or smiting.

I'm using Brohns Rod but it has no +30 HP.

TheMadKingGeorge · Aug 21, 2006, 06:08 AM // 06:08

i use iscetols focuse and healing end game green wand

staffs are good for boond prot

Warpy · Aug 21, 2006, 06:36 AM // 06:36

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Originally Posted by TheMadKingGeorge

i use iscetols focuse and healing end game green wand

staffs are good for boond prot

I also use Incetols Focus, just want a better rod really to increase my energy and HP

TheMadKingGeorge · Aug 21, 2006, 07:00 AM // 07:00

i dont think theres a wand with a hp

milias · Aug 21, 2006, 07:27 AM // 07:27

First, keep in mind that there's no "best" weapon, only what works best for you. Personally, I use Stormray (5>50, 20% fast cast Healing), as opposed to a sword or an axe, because I like the cast bonus, which isn't available on non-caster weapons. For the offhand, I use the 20/20 collector focus.

Tetris L · Aug 21, 2006, 08:08 AM // 08:08

I'd use:
a) either the Wayward Wand (+5 E, 20% HSR Healing) from Divine Path
b) or the Healing Rod (+5 E^50, 20% HSR Healing) from weaponsmith Nago in Wajjun Bazaar

AFAIK there is no E+5/H+30 wand for monks from any crafter or collector.

Warpy · Aug 21, 2006, 08:27 AM // 08:27

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Originally Posted by Tetris L

I'd use:
a) either the Wayward Wand (+5 E, 20% HSR Healing) from Divine Path
b) or the Healing Rod (+5 E^50, 20% HSR Healing) from weaponsmith Nago in Wajjun Bazaar

AFAIK there is no E+5/H+30 wand for monks from any crafter or collector.

Why do all the monk rods look ugly, they lack so much design!

TheMadKingGeorge · Aug 21, 2006, 01:38 PM // 13:38

not just the monk rods evrything a caster has is crap and ugly even the half assed greens anet throws at us id rather wield 2 +5 energy +20% enchant axes

milias · Aug 21, 2006, 02:27 PM // 14:27

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Originally Posted by Warpy

Why do all the monk rods look ugly, they lack so much design!

If you do not like the looks of monk-specific wands, you can always try some of the generic skins, like Eternal Flame Wands, Jellyfish Wands, Zodiac Scepters, etc. Some of those look pretty decent.

2ndName · Aug 21, 2006, 06:21 PM // 18:21

Ever since I started monking I have been trying to find a nice scepter/wand to use. I have not found a nice healing platinum wand, so I just use a Rajazan and a healing off hand. Also works nice as a 55 main hand.

Horseman Of War · Aug 21, 2006, 07:02 PM // 19:02

hmmm... i use a Hale Zodiac Staff of Healing... but that wont help ya...

Even tho they seem cheap in tradeWars-> Kephkets is really really good staff if you run protection.. again, i doubt thatll help you... just sayin.

get a collectors' healing staff with 20/20, then add a 20%+1healing rune and a max Hale rune ... although in the long run that might cost you more than any green you might run across...

and btw-> wth is a Jellyfish Wand lol/? Never seen that one yet :P

**cosyfiep** · Aug 21, 2006, 07:10 PM // 19:10

it really depends on what you want.....I suggest checking out guildwiki collectors lists and seeing if maybe one of them has the item you are looking for...or the weaponsmith list too has a list of all the weapons made for you....and remember all staves can be modded so if you find a nice staff but just no +30 you can add that as either a hale head or a wrapping (fortitude?)...for a +60 health overall.....or you can check out the list of green items and see if one of those strikes your fancy...good luck

The Chimpster · Aug 21, 2006, 07:11 PM // 19:11

Depends on your purpose really - if it's just for PvE then the +5^50 energy wands near kanieng centre are probably the best, 5k to craft but they're worth the money. If it's for PvP though, you really can't beat the +10 armour sword while enchanted that you get from presearing with a +5 armour +45hp offhand.

That's generally for boon protting though where you're constantly enchanted and targetted by other people

milias · Aug 21, 2006, 07:13 PM // 19:13

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Originally Posted by Horseman Of War

...then add a 20%+1healing rune and a max Hale rune ...

Personally, I wouldn't recommend adding a +1 Healing mod, simply because it usually doesn't make that big of a difference. The bonus averages out to be 1 extra point of HP per heal or something like that. I'd much rather throw on an Insightful mod instead.

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Originally Posted by Horseman Of War

and btw-> wth is a Jellyfish Wand lol/? Never seen that one yet :P

LoL, a Jellyfish Wand is one that looks like a jellyfish, duh!

Stormray actually has the jellyfish skin. Jellyfish Wands drop a lot in the Jade Sea.

Jetdoc · Aug 21, 2006, 07:57 PM // 19:57

If you want a one-handed weapon that provides health, then you're looking for either a +5 Energy Sword or Axe with a +30 Health Pommel.

You lose your ability to range attack, but as a monk you're not relying a whole heck of alot on that ability (and you can always switch off to another weapon set if you need to).

Aug 21, 2006, 06:03 AM // 06:03	#1
Warpy Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia Profession: Mo/Me	Best rod or scepter for monk Anyone know what rod stats I should be looking for with regards to healing or smiting. I'm using Brohns Rod but it has no +30 HP.

Aug 21, 2006, 06:08 AM // 06:08	#2
TheMadKingGeorge Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: None Profession: Mo/W	i use iscetols focuse and healing end game green wand staffs are good for boond prot

Aug 21, 2006, 07:00 AM // 07:00	#4
TheMadKingGeorge Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: None Profession: Mo/W	i dont think theres a wand with a hp

Aug 21, 2006, 07:27 AM // 07:27	#5
milias Grotto Attendant Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Defected back to America Profession: Me/E	First, keep in mind that there's no "best" weapon, only what works best for you. Personally, I use Stormray (5>50, 20% fast cast Healing), as opposed to a sword or an axe, because I like the cast bonus, which isn't available on non-caster weapons. For the offhand, I use the 20/20 collector focus.

Aug 21, 2006, 08:08 AM // 08:08	#6
Tetris L Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: Germany Guild: Servants of Fortuna	I'd use: a) either the Wayward Wand (+5 E, 20% HSR Healing) from Divine Path b) or the Healing Rod (+5 E^50, 20% HSR Healing) from weaponsmith Nago in Wajjun Bazaar AFAIK there is no E+5/H+30 wand for monks from any crafter or collector.

Aug 21, 2006, 01:38 PM // 13:38	#8
TheMadKingGeorge Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: None Profession: Mo/W	not just the monk rods evrything a caster has is crap and ugly even the half assed greens anet throws at us id rather wield 2 +5 energy +20% enchant axes

Aug 21, 2006, 06:21 PM // 18:21	#10
2ndName Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2006	Ever since I started monking I have been trying to find a nice scepter/wand to use. I have not found a nice healing platinum wand, so I just use a Rajazan and a healing off hand. Also works nice as a 55 main hand.

Aug 21, 2006, 07:02 PM // 19:02	#11
Horseman Of War Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2006 Guild: The Cult of Doom Profession: P/	hmmm... i use a Hale Zodiac Staff of Healing... but that wont help ya... Even tho they seem cheap in tradeWars-> Kephkets is really really good staff if you run protection.. again, i doubt thatll help you... just sayin. get a collectors' healing staff with 20/20, then add a 20%+1healing rune and a max Hale rune ... although in the long run that might cost you more than any green you might run across... and btw-> wth is a Jellyfish Wand lol/? Never seen that one yet :P

Aug 21, 2006, 07:10 PM // 19:10	#12
cosyfiep are we there yet? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in a land far far away Guild: guild? I am supposed to have a guild? Profession: Rt/	it really depends on what you want.....I suggest checking out guildwiki collectors lists and seeing if maybe one of them has the item you are looking for...or the weaponsmith list too has a list of all the weapons made for you....and remember all staves can be modded so if you find a nice staff but just no +30 you can add that as either a hale head or a wrapping (fortitude?)...for a +60 health overall.....or you can check out the list of green items and see if one of those strikes your fancy...good luck

Aug 21, 2006, 07:11 PM // 19:11	#13
The Chimpster Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England Guild: X-Universe [XU] Profession: Mo/Me	Depends on your purpose really - if it's just for PvE then the +5^50 energy wands near kanieng centre are probably the best, 5k to craft but they're worth the money. If it's for PvP though, you really can't beat the +10 armour sword while enchanted that you get from presearing with a +5 armour +45hp offhand. That's generally for boon protting though where you're constantly enchanted and targetted by other people

Aug 21, 2006, 07:57 PM // 19:57	#15
Jetdoc Hell's Protector Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: The Eyes of Texas [BEVO] Profession: D/A	If you want a one-handed weapon that provides health, then you're looking for either a +5 Energy Sword or Axe with a +30 Health Pommel. You lose your ability to range attack, but as a monk you're not relying a whole heck of alot on that ability (and you can always switch off to another weapon set if you need to).