Whats the use of -5 energy? - Guild Wars Forums

bleh · May 13, 2006, 06:16 AM // 06:16

Ive seen people sell -5 energy weapons for alot of cash what do you use them for...
rebirth then switch..? >_> <_<

Jedimagician · May 13, 2006, 06:18 AM // 06:18

heaps of uses like u sed rebirth and switch....
also in pvp its used as esurge eburn etc counter...

bleh · May 13, 2006, 07:02 AM // 07:02

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Originally Posted by Jedimagician

heaps of uses like u sed rebirth and switch....
also in pvp its used as esurge eburn etc counter...

but 100k + for a sword with -5 energy i feel like im missing something because i acn see monks ect using it in pvp but warroirs..?
it sold for that much because it had a low requirement.

eSe · May 13, 2006, 07:05 AM // 07:05

15% higher damage -5 energy is the penalty

there's...
15>50
20<50
20 while hexed
15 always -5 energy

dansamy · May 13, 2006, 07:11 AM // 07:11

Also 15% Always/-10AL while attacking

eSe · May 13, 2006, 07:12 AM // 07:12

yeah that 1 too but warriors rather have -5 energy then -10 AL i think...

derrtyboy69 · May 13, 2006, 07:48 AM // 07:48

Id rather have -10, as im not often attacked as a warrior, and if i am im retreating because ive over extended, so it doesnt make a huge difference.

Haggard · May 13, 2006, 08:08 AM // 08:08

I'd prefer the ^50, Stanced, or Enchanted, depending on my build.

bleh · May 13, 2006, 08:17 AM // 08:17

A ha so its not the -5 energy stat that is making it sell its that some prefer that penalty to others got yah thanks for your help

Haggard · May 13, 2006, 08:22 AM // 08:22

Well it can be both tbh. Some people will just buy any old -5 energy axe/sword to combat e-denial, wheras others will buy a perfect 15% one for foghting, if theyre in an adrenal based build.

xl3g0lasx · May 13, 2006, 08:37 AM // 08:37

most wars prefer -5 cause most powerful warrior spikes are usually andrenaline

LifeInfusion · May 13, 2006, 02:54 PM // 14:54

Err you can get them in factions from the crafter, no need to pay hefty sums.

As for uses, you use it to hide energy, or get consistent damage (warriors/rangers).

dansamy · May 17, 2006, 07:43 PM // 19:43

Casters buying a nice-skinned 15%/-5e are doing so for e-denial focus swapping and they usually will just buy a 13-14% since it's cheaper. Some will be picky and pay for perfect, but I have no clue why. Personally, a crafter or collector item is just fine. The only perfect rare I absolutely need is a shield.

(Speaking of crafters/collectors, has anyone seen one with 10/10 staffs? That's the other thing I need and it seems I have to buy rares or greens to get 10/10.)

May 13, 2006, 06:16 AM // 06:16	#1
bleh Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: N.Z. Guild: _ Profession: P/	Whats the use of -5 energy? Ive seen people sell -5 energy weapons for alot of cash what do you use them for... rebirth then switch..? >_> <_<

May 13, 2006, 06:18 AM // 06:18	#2
Jedimagician Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2006	heaps of uses like u sed rebirth and switch.... also in pvp its used as esurge eburn etc counter...

May 13, 2006, 07:05 AM // 07:05	#4
eSe Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2006	15% higher damage -5 energy is the penalty there's... 15>50 20<50 20 while hexed 15 always -5 energy

May 13, 2006, 07:11 AM // 07:11	#5
dansamy Chasing Dragons Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lost in La-La Land Guild: LFGuild Profession: Mo/Me	Also 15% Always/-10AL while attacking

May 13, 2006, 07:12 AM // 07:12	#6
eSe Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2006	yeah that 1 too but warriors rather have -5 energy then -10 AL i think...

May 13, 2006, 07:48 AM // 07:48	#7
derrtyboy69 Grotto Attendant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Clouds Guild: Scars Meadows [SMS] Profession: Mo/Me	Id rather have -10, as im not often attacked as a warrior, and if i am im retreating because ive over extended, so it doesnt make a huge difference.

May 13, 2006, 08:08 AM // 08:08	#8
Haggard Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Urmston, Manchester, UK Guild: Greener Pastures [DVDF] Profession: W/Rt	I'd prefer the ^50, Stanced, or Enchanted, depending on my build.

May 13, 2006, 08:17 AM // 08:17	#9
bleh Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: N.Z. Guild: _ Profession: P/	A ha so its not the -5 energy stat that is making it sell its that some prefer that penalty to others got yah thanks for your help

May 13, 2006, 08:22 AM // 08:22	#10
Haggard Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Urmston, Manchester, UK Guild: Greener Pastures [DVDF] Profession: W/Rt	Well it can be both tbh. Some people will just buy any old -5 energy axe/sword to combat e-denial, wheras others will buy a perfect 15% one for foghting, if theyre in an adrenal based build.

May 13, 2006, 08:37 AM // 08:37	#11
xl3g0lasx Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hall Of Heroes Guild: Brutal Mauling[bear] Profession: W/E	most wars prefer -5 cause most powerful warrior spikes are usually andrenaline

May 13, 2006, 02:54 PM // 14:54	#12
LifeInfusion Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: in the midline Profession: E/Mo	Err you can get them in factions from the crafter, no need to pay hefty sums. As for uses, you use it to hide energy, or get consistent damage (warriors/rangers).

May 17, 2006, 07:43 PM // 19:43	#13
dansamy Chasing Dragons Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lost in La-La Land Guild: LFGuild Profession: Mo/Me	Casters buying a nice-skinned 15%/-5e are doing so for e-denial focus swapping and they usually will just buy a 13-14% since it's cheaper. Some will be picky and pay for perfect, but I have no clue why. Personally, a crafter or collector item is just fine. The only perfect rare I absolutely need is a shield. (Speaking of crafters/collectors, has anyone seen one with 10/10 staffs? That's the other thing I need and it seems I have to buy rares or greens to get 10/10.)