Good defense for a Monk in Heroes Ascend - Guild Wars Forums

The New Guy · Mar 21, 2006, 05:12 PM // 17:12

Hi. I just want to ask what might be a good defensive skill to take when I'm using my monk as a healer in HA. It's 'cause those darn warriors kept running for me.

I tried using SoJ, but a lot of peeps in HA would only take me if I'll equip my WoH. I'm pretty new in this HA/PvP side of GW so plzzz help!

I can be Mo/Me, Mo/Wa and Mo/Ne

Thanks!

quickmonty · Mar 21, 2006, 05:17 PM // 17:17

Just my two cents, but if a monk needs to defend himself the rest of the team is not doing a very good job.

Teet · Mar 21, 2006, 05:20 PM // 17:20

Not a spell, but in my short experience with PVP I have found that often running away or running in large circles often works. Many times the person chasing me gives up and goes to attack someone else. It sounds lame, but it has worked for me quite a few times. Also remember to watch ranger arrows and simply side strafe out of their way before they hit you.

fiery · Mar 21, 2006, 05:24 PM // 17:24

I say healing sucks there go Prot.

Silent Kitty · Mar 21, 2006, 05:25 PM // 17:25

Yeah, when a monk isn't defended by team mates, you better be a good runner

My other monk uses Illusion of weakness. That together with items that give you health when enchanted, work very well for me. Suffice to say it's a mo/me.
Just a pity the enchantment gets shattered all the time

JR · Mar 21, 2006, 05:31 PM // 17:31

The rest of the characters in your build should be handling most of that. Wards, snares, anti melee hexes... As long as you can kite, and your positioning is decent.

art_ · Mar 21, 2006, 05:46 PM // 17:46

Please don't take shield of judgement on your healing build. Just hope your prot monk + the rest of your team is decent.

The New Guy · Mar 21, 2006, 06:06 PM // 18:06

I tried taking Distortion too, but the only problem I have with that is it takes some of my energy away everytime I evaded their attacks.

yea Prot works better there in my opinion too, but everytime I'm in a Ranger Spike group, most likely, they want WoH Monks.

The_Janitor · Mar 21, 2006, 06:12 PM // 18:12

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Originally Posted by The New Guy

Hi. I just want to ask what might be a good defensive skill to take when I'm using my monk as a healer in HA. It's 'cause those darn warriors kept running for me.

I tried using SoJ, but a lot of peeps in HA would only take me if I'll equip my WoH. I'm pretty new in this HA/PvP side of GW so plzzz help!

I can be Mo/Me, Mo/Wa and Mo/Ne

Thanks!

If it's KD that is annoying you, bring Balanced Stance. Sounds weird, but it can be worth it in the end.

On the defensive side, you can try bringing Bonetti's Defense and enchanting yourself with Balthazar's Spirit. Old school style.

If you got another monk or something else that is /Mo try to have them bring Shield of Judgement. Good stuff.

The New Guy · Mar 21, 2006, 06:40 PM // 18:40

Good advice guys. Thanks!

Mar 21, 2006, 05:12 PM // 17:12	#1
The New Guy Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southern CALI Guild: Eraserheads Profession: N/Me	Good defense for a Monk in Heroes Ascend Hi. I just want to ask what might be a good defensive skill to take when I'm using my monk as a healer in HA. It's 'cause those darn warriors kept running for me. I tried using SoJ, but a lot of peeps in HA would only take me if I'll equip my WoH. I'm pretty new in this HA/PvP side of GW so plzzz help! I can be Mo/Me, Mo/Wa and Mo/Ne Thanks!

Mar 21, 2006, 05:17 PM // 17:17	#2
quickmonty Ancient Windbreaker Join Date: May 2005	Just my two cents, but if a monk needs to defend himself the rest of the team is not doing a very good job.

Mar 21, 2006, 05:20 PM // 17:20	#3
Teet Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2006 Profession: Mo/Me	Not a spell, but in my short experience with PVP I have found that often running away or running in large circles often works. Many times the person chasing me gives up and goes to attack someone else. It sounds lame, but it has worked for me quite a few times. Also remember to watch ranger arrows and simply side strafe out of their way before they hit you.

Mar 21, 2006, 05:24 PM // 17:24	#4
fiery Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: maryland Guild: InYurFace Gaming [IYF] Profession: R/	I say healing sucks there go Prot.

Mar 21, 2006, 05:25 PM // 17:25	#5
Silent Kitty Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Netherlands Guild: [TYW] "The Young World" Profession: A/Me	Yeah, when a monk isn't defended by team mates, you better be a good runner My other monk uses Illusion of weakness. That together with items that give you health when enchanted, work very well for me. Suffice to say it's a mo/me. Just a pity the enchantment gets shattered all the time

Mar 21, 2006, 05:31 PM // 17:31	#6
JR Re:tired Join Date: Nov 2005 Profession: W/	The rest of the characters in your build should be handling most of that. Wards, snares, anti melee hexes... As long as you can kite, and your positioning is decent.

Mar 21, 2006, 05:46 PM // 17:46	#7
art_ Jungle Guide Join Date: Dec 2005	Please don't take shield of judgement on your healing build. Just hope your prot monk + the rest of your team is decent.

Mar 21, 2006, 06:06 PM // 18:06	#8
The New Guy Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southern CALI Guild: Eraserheads Profession: N/Me	I tried taking Distortion too, but the only problem I have with that is it takes some of my energy away everytime I evaded their attacks. yea Prot works better there in my opinion too, but everytime I'm in a Ranger Spike group, most likely, they want WoH Monks.

Mar 21, 2006, 06:40 PM // 18:40	#10
The New Guy Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southern CALI Guild: Eraserheads Profession: N/Me	Good advice guys. Thanks!