HoD vs FFS: which is better? - Guild Wars Forums

Tsunami Rain · Mar 21, 2006, 10:26 PM // 22:26

As the title says: Which do you prefer as a monk: HoD or FFS?

sno · Mar 21, 2006, 10:37 PM // 22:37

I wouldn't use either when "monking" as I use a large number of weapons, none of which being those 2. When in 55hp builds though, FFS wins, as energy is easy to come by, and the 5 energy from HoD is totally useless. The FFS 10% can make it easier to do certain things, ie. when SB gets recharged just as it ends, you don't have to run around to avoid meteor showers (in the case of the Ice King quest.) I have it paired with a -20hp with 10% global recharge, giving me a ~19% chance to increase recharge.

cerb · Mar 21, 2006, 10:40 PM // 22:40

HoD is for warriors and traders

Tsunami Rain · Mar 22, 2006, 12:00 AM // 00:00

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...8&postcount=15
^reason why this poll exists

JR · Mar 22, 2006, 12:02 AM // 00:02

HoD swords are over-priced, and not brilliant.

FFS are massively over-priced, but damn usefull.

Tsunami Rain · Mar 22, 2006, 12:06 AM // 00:06

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Originally Posted by JR-

HoD swords are over-priced, and not brilliant.

FFS are massively over-priced, but damn usefull.

how are fiery flame spitters over-priced? You can trade a collector scorched loadstones to get one (unless they removed it without my knowledge). The 20% enchant mod might be the only thing that makes it decently expensive...but even then, it doesn't compare to the HoD sword price.

Linsys · Mar 22, 2006, 12:23 AM // 00:23

I wield my HoD everywhere, its a pure status item, I rather have my status item then 10% recharge!!

JR: "FFS are massively over-priced, but damn usefull." You are mistaken I think... the FFS is VERY cheep like 20g maybe.

tobash · Mar 22, 2006, 01:35 AM // 01:35

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Originally Posted by JR-

HoD swords are over-priced, and not brilliant.

FFS are massively over-priced, but damn usefull.

I'm sure he is talking about the 15% recharge FFS which is not only much more expensive then the HoD sword but very hard to find.

Valerius · Mar 22, 2006, 02:21 AM // 02:21

i don know... i use both tbh... when i'm using a spell that has a some-what long recharge i'll switch to my FFS... the rest of the time i'm wielding my HoD...

mrbb · Mar 22, 2006, 03:52 AM // 03:52

What is a HoD?

chris_nin00 · Mar 22, 2006, 04:01 AM // 04:01

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Originally Posted by mrbb

What is a HoD?

Henge of Denravi.

Sword was from a quest. Not sure what the name was. HoD sword gives you five energy.

onilink · Mar 22, 2006, 04:09 AM // 04:09

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Originally Posted by chris_nin00

Henge of Denravi.

Sword was from a quest. Not sure what the name was. HoD sword gives you five energy.

actually, I beleive it was one of several items crafted by the weapons crafter in denravi that were removed.

d4nowar · Mar 22, 2006, 04:15 AM // 04:15

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Originally Posted by onilink

actually, I beleive it was one of several items crafted by the weapons crafter in denravi that were removed.

You are right. Cost about 3k to make including mats at the time... Those were good times.

And I prefer an Insightful PVP Staff of Fortitude/Enchanting personally...

View Poll Results: Which do you prefer: HoD or FFS when monking?
HoD	12	18.18%
FFS	46	69.70%
Other	8	12.12%
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Mar 21, 2006, 10:26 PM // 22:26	#1
Tsunami Rain mmmmmmmm pie. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Guild: Favorable Winds [Gust] Profession: Mo/	HoD vs FFS: which is better? As the title says: Which do you prefer as a monk: HoD or FFS?

Mar 21, 2006, 10:37 PM // 22:37	#2
sno Look into the Eye. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Detroit, Mi Guild: Oh No Not These Guys [uhoh] Profession: Mo/	I wouldn't use either when "monking" as I use a large number of weapons, none of which being those 2. When in 55hp builds though, FFS wins, as energy is easy to come by, and the 5 energy from HoD is totally useless. The FFS 10% can make it easier to do certain things, ie. when SB gets recharged just as it ends, you don't have to run around to avoid meteor showers (in the case of the Ice King quest.) I have it paired with a -20hp with 10% global recharge, giving me a ~19% chance to increase recharge.

Mar 21, 2006, 10:40 PM // 22:40	#3
cerb Jungle Guide Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sept-Iles, QC, Canada Guild: Les Tric??ratops Sont Nos [Amis] Profession: Mo/	HoD is for warriors and traders

Mar 22, 2006, 12:00 AM // 00:00	#4
Tsunami Rain mmmmmmmm pie. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Guild: Favorable Winds [Gust] Profession: Mo/	http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...8&postcount=15 ^reason why this poll exists

Mar 22, 2006, 12:02 AM // 00:02	#5
JR Re:tired Join Date: Nov 2005 Profession: W/	HoD swords are over-priced, and not brilliant. FFS are massively over-priced, but damn usefull.

Mar 22, 2006, 12:23 AM // 00:23	#7
Linsys Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Afk Mac N Cheeze Dun [LOOL] Profession: Mo/N	I wield my HoD everywhere, its a pure status item, I rather have my status item then 10% recharge!! JR: "FFS are massively over-priced, but damn usefull." You are mistaken I think... the FFS is VERY cheep like 20g maybe.

Mar 22, 2006, 02:21 AM // 02:21	#9
Valerius Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada Profession: R/	i don know... i use both tbh... when i'm using a spell that has a some-what long recharge i'll switch to my FFS... the rest of the time i'm wielding my HoD...

Mar 22, 2006, 03:52 AM // 03:52	#10
mrbb Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2006 Profession: Mo/	What is a HoD?