Curse

Kylista · Aug 02, 2006, 07:34 PM // 19:34

Hey, just out of curiosity, why is Holy Veil considered by many to be a better hex removal/prevention than Reverse Hex (assuming 12+ on protection prayers). Reverse hex seems like it is a nice way to indirect heal someone while not paying attention to them (like Reversal of Fortune or Vigorous Spirit).

Holy Veil:
Energy:5, Casting:1, Recharge:12, Upkeep:1
While you maintain this enchantment, any hex cast on target ally takes twice as long to cast. When Holy Veil ends, one hex is removed from target ally.

Reverse Hex:
Energy:10, Casting:2,Recharge:7
Remove one Hex from target ally. For 5-9 seconds, the next time target ally would take damage inflicted injury is reduced by 5-41

Anytime I bring along Reverse Hex, people keep questioning why am I not bringing Holy Veil....am I missing something here? Reverse hex no only removes a hex right away, but also reduces any damage taken by 5-41 points....

Thanks!

*lemming* · Aug 02, 2006, 07:40 PM // 19:40

1. Energy
2. Casting time
3. The damage areduction is negligible
4. Pre-veiling

Apple · Aug 02, 2006, 08:35 PM // 20:35

You can precast holy veil before battles and during battle to anticipate an important removal : i.e migraine
Versus a migraine mesmer, you have a 4s cast of reverse hex, with they are absolutely SURE to interrupt, whereas migraine can be removed UNINTERRUPTIBLY (sp?) in less than a second with a precast veil. Veil also negates rubbish cover hexes which reverse hex doesnt, as you remove the hex the moment it's cast before the opposing mesmer/necro has time to cover it with another hex on top of your stack.

Former Ruling · Aug 02, 2006, 09:16 PM // 21:16

Reverse Hex is considered one of the worst Hex Removals.

For two reasons

1) 10 Energy is the DEVIL to Monks that often have to watch how much they are spending on each thing.

2) 2 Second Cast is even worse on a Monk. It screams interupt in PvP and anywhere any second you are spending casting something is a second that you aren't potentially healing someone...

B Ephekt · Aug 02, 2006, 09:53 PM // 21:53

The 2 second cast time on Reverse sucks, and will be a prime target for interrupts. You also lose the option of pre-veiling in order to remove Migraine or other dangerous hexes from yourself before they get covered.

Also, the damage reduction is insignificant to the skill.

Oh, if you're talking about pve then Reverse is probably fine, but I wouldn't ever put it on my bar in pvp.

shadow39365 · Aug 02, 2006, 10:25 PM // 22:25

by the way the term Pre VEiling refers to putting Holy Veil on a target Hex or not so you can quickly zap off a nasty Hex like Migraine or Spiteful Spirit before the enemy can cover it.

Aug 02, 2006, 07:34 PM // 19:34	#1
Kylista Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2005	Better Hex Removal Skill? Hey, just out of curiosity, why is Holy Veil considered by many to be a better hex removal/prevention than Reverse Hex (assuming 12+ on protection prayers). Reverse hex seems like it is a nice way to indirect heal someone while not paying attention to them (like Reversal of Fortune or Vigorous Spirit). Holy Veil: Energy:5, Casting:1, Recharge:12, Upkeep:1 While you maintain this enchantment, any hex cast on target ally takes twice as long to cast. When Holy Veil ends, one hex is removed from target ally. Reverse Hex: Energy:10, Casting:2,Recharge:7 Remove one Hex from target ally. For 5-9 seconds, the next time target ally would take damage inflicted injury is reduced by 5-41 Anytime I bring along Reverse Hex, people keep questioning why am I not bringing Holy Veil....am I missing something here? Reverse hex no only removes a hex right away, but also reduces any damage taken by 5-41 points.... Thanks!

Aug 02, 2006, 09:53 PM // 21:53	#5
B Ephekt Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2006 Guild: Team Crystalline [TC] Profession: Mo/	The 2 second cast time on Reverse sucks, and will be a prime target for interrupts. You also lose the option of pre-veiling in order to remove Migraine or other dangerous hexes from yourself before they get covered. Also, the damage reduction is insignificant to the skill. Oh, if you're talking about pve then Reverse is probably fine, but I wouldn't ever put it on my bar in pvp. Last edited by B Ephekt; Aug 02, 2006 at 09:55 PM // 21:55..

Aug 02, 2006, 07:40 PM // 19:40	#2
lemming The Hotshot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Honolulu Guild: International District [id???]	1. Energy 2. Casting time 3. The damage areduction is negligible 4. Pre-veiling

Aug 02, 2006, 08:35 PM // 20:35	#3
Apple Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: N/Mo	You can precast holy veil before battles and during battle to anticipate an important removal : i.e migraine Versus a migraine mesmer, you have a 4s cast of reverse hex, with they are absolutely SURE to interrupt, whereas migraine can be removed UNINTERRUPTIBLY (sp?) in less than a second with a precast veil. Veil also negates rubbish cover hexes which reverse hex doesnt, as you remove the hex the moment it's cast before the opposing mesmer/necro has time to cover it with another hex on top of your stack.

Aug 02, 2006, 09:16 PM // 21:16	#4
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	Reverse Hex is considered one of the worst Hex Removals. For two reasons 1) 10 Energy is the DEVIL to Monks that often have to watch how much they are spending on each thing. 2) 2 Second Cast is even worse on a Monk. It screams interupt in PvP and anywhere any second you are spending casting something is a second that you aren't potentially healing someone...

Aug 02, 2006, 10:25 PM // 22:25	#6
shadow39365 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: England Guild: Angels Symphonys [AnSy]	by the way the term Pre VEiling refers to putting Holy Veil on a target Hex or not so you can quickly zap off a nasty Hex like Migraine or Spiteful Spirit before the enemy can cover it.