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Masseur · Jan 17, 2006, 02:59 PM // 14:59

As a solo Monk, why would you give up 10 energy and use a sword/axe of any type? I used to use a staff with +15 energy and you can still have the +20% enchantments, skill recharge/casting speed improvements.

Jetdoc · Jan 17, 2006, 03:03 PM // 15:03

Masseur - you're missing the offhand that you can use.

HoD Sword + Collector's Healing Ankh = +17 energy, +20% enchantments, +20% recharge while using healing spells and +20% casting speed while using healing spells.

That's +2 energy better than any staff, and a collector's healing staff doesn't exist that gives you the 20% bonuses.

Masseur · Jan 17, 2006, 03:06 PM // 15:06

Cool, thanks for clearing that up.

Tortoise · Jan 17, 2006, 04:34 PM // 16:34

Well, while an HoD sword + focus item is better then a staff in every possible way this isn't that obvious for the Ffs + focus. When you compare the Ffs to a staff you basically trade in 3 energy for 10% chance in faster recharge. Whether or not this is worth it heavily depends on what kind of monk build you're running.

Maxiemonster · Feb 03, 2006, 05:10 PM // 17:10

HOD Sword < Fiery Flame Spitter (10%) < Fiery Flame Spitter (15%)

Too bad I can't get my hands on a 15% one, even after 2 months

Valerius · Feb 03, 2006, 07:19 PM // 19:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxiemonster

HOD Sword < Fiery Flame Spitter (10%) < Fiery Flame Spitter (15%)

Too bad I can't get my hands on a 15% one, even after 2 months

i don't think so... it really depends on the build ur running... i usually play a Boon/Prot Monk for Arenas and SS GvG's... and most of my "spam" spells are only a 2 sec recharge... i'd rather take the energy

Gildor Took · Feb 09, 2006, 09:20 AM // 09:20

rofl
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/auction....php?q=spitter

DSey · Feb 09, 2006, 11:46 AM // 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetdoc

That's +2 energy better than any staff, and a collector's healing staff doesn't exist that gives you the 20% bonuses.

Actually, this collector has such a staff. Of course the requirement is Divine Favor, but that shouldn't be an issue in a healing build. Put on a +5 energy and +20% enchant mod and you have basically the same combo as the HoD sword + collectors healing ankh. You're only 2 energy short of that combination but apparently a lot of people are willing to pay 400k for 2 energy.

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Jan 17, 2006, 02:59 PM // 14:59	#41
Masseur Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern California Profession: R/Mo	Am I missing something here? As a solo Monk, why would you give up 10 energy and use a sword/axe of any type? I used to use a staff with +15 energy and you can still have the +20% enchantments, skill recharge/casting speed improvements.

Jan 17, 2006, 03:03 PM // 15:03	#42
Jetdoc Hell's Protector Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: The Eyes of Texas [BEVO] Profession: D/A	Masseur - you're missing the offhand that you can use. HoD Sword + Collector's Healing Ankh = +17 energy, +20% enchantments, +20% recharge while using healing spells and +20% casting speed while using healing spells. That's +2 energy better than any staff, and a collector's healing staff doesn't exist that gives you the 20% bonuses.

Jan 17, 2006, 03:06 PM // 15:06	#43
Masseur Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern California Profession: R/Mo	Cool, thanks for clearing that up.

Jan 17, 2006, 04:34 PM // 16:34	#44
Tortoise Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Daunting Tempest Profession: Mo/	Well, while an HoD sword + focus item is better then a staff in every possible way this isn't that obvious for the Ffs + focus. When you compare the Ffs to a staff you basically trade in 3 energy for 10% chance in faster recharge. Whether or not this is worth it heavily depends on what kind of monk build you're running.

Feb 03, 2006, 05:10 PM // 17:10	#45
Maxiemonster There is no spoon. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Netherlands Profession: Mo/	HOD Sword < Fiery Flame Spitter (10%) < Fiery Flame Spitter (15%) Too bad I can't get my hands on a 15% one, even after 2 months

Feb 09, 2006, 09:20 AM // 09:20	#47
Gildor Took Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia, 3rd rock from the sun Profession: Mo/	rofl http://www.guildwarsguru.com/auction....php?q=spitter