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mortalis doleo · Jan 18, 2006, 11:56 AM // 11:56

channeling is said to be one of the best energymanagement skills, but i dont seem to see why (or i have no idea how to use it properly).
in pve, i can see reasons for it's effectiveness (many monsters around you), but in pvp i cant understand it:
you need to be near enemies (warriors), thus endangering yourself.
you wont be near more than 2 enemies most of the time, meaning it is only effective when using 5 energy spells.
you need inspire hex or other skills in addition, so you have *good* energy management.

i'm sure i'm missing stuff, so please let me know why this skill is worth taking...

Caelus The Fallen · Jan 18, 2006, 01:56 PM // 13:56

When I want energy managemnt, I just use Necro secondary, and grab Offering of Blood; having tried Mesmer energy management, I feel like its been severely handicapped, and is not that useful.

darkMishkin · Jan 18, 2006, 03:06 PM // 15:06

Seeing as IWAY is the onlyWAY at the moment, channeling has become ultra-ubre. Because if those dastardly W/R decide to focus on you, channeling steals energy from every creature surrounding you, mindless war's and pets alike.

[I'm only considering 8v8 here, I doubt I would take it to ta/ca]

DeanBB · Jan 18, 2006, 03:37 PM // 15:37

I don't find it useful in PvE either as I as a caster do not want to be in the midst of all the critters, generally speaking. If the range-circle were larger it would be of more use.

muelon · Jan 18, 2006, 04:16 PM // 16:16

I gave up on channeling.

Do u know it actual range. Maybe a 6 foot radius. Go try it out in a weak pve area. You will be appalled at how limited the range of this skill actual is.

This skill might work in gvg, but u have to be in the middle of fight, not in the back line where am with my monk.

In pvp this skill is horrible. It absolutely does not work.

Maybe in pve surronded by a bunch of weak creatures.

Switch to OOB. much better energy management.

Kakumei · Jan 18, 2006, 04:23 PM // 16:23

It's more useful in Tombs than anywhere else, in my experience. Granted, I still prefer Offering of Blood, but Channeling at least frees up my elite slot, and can be quite potent once you learn the fine art of positioning.

Fungus Amongus · Jan 18, 2006, 04:39 PM // 16:39

Channeling can be good free energy if you're not carrying another energy gain skill. Another skill that works well at times is Spirit of Failure. It can earn you energy while simultaneously hindering your opponent.

Kakumei is spot on about the positioning.

darkMishkin · Jan 18, 2006, 07:31 PM // 19:31

What good is OoB if you can't Spellbreaker the ghostly hero during an alter cap? And niether is OoB the thing you want to be doing when surrounded by 3 Wolves and 3 evicerating robots.

Jan 18, 2006, 11:56 AM // 11:56	#1
mortalis doleo Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: my house Guild: The Cutting Edge [TCE] Profession: N/	channeling channeling is said to be one of the best energymanagement skills, but i dont seem to see why (or i have no idea how to use it properly). in pve, i can see reasons for it's effectiveness (many monsters around you), but in pvp i cant understand it: you need to be near enemies (warriors), thus endangering yourself. you wont be near more than 2 enemies most of the time, meaning it is only effective when using 5 energy spells. you need inspire hex or other skills in addition, so you have good energy management. i'm sure i'm missing stuff, so please let me know why this skill is worth taking...

Jan 18, 2006, 01:56 PM // 13:56	#2
Caelus The Fallen Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Glasgow Guild: Voice of the Darkness Profession: E/Mo	When I want energy managemnt, I just use Necro secondary, and grab Offering of Blood; having tried Mesmer energy management, I feel like its been severely handicapped, and is not that useful.

Jan 18, 2006, 03:06 PM // 15:06	#3
darkMishkin Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: Mo/	Seeing as IWAY is the onlyWAY at the moment, channeling has become ultra-ubre. Because if those dastardly W/R decide to focus on you, channeling steals energy from every creature surrounding you, mindless war's and pets alike. [I'm only considering 8v8 here, I doubt I would take it to ta/ca]

Jan 18, 2006, 03:37 PM // 15:37	#4
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	I don't find it useful in PvE either as I as a caster do not want to be in the midst of all the critters, generally speaking. If the range-circle were larger it would be of more use.

Jan 18, 2006, 04:16 PM // 16:16	#5
muelon Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: Dgreat Profession: Mo/E	I gave up on channeling. Do u know it actual range. Maybe a 6 foot radius. Go try it out in a weak pve area. You will be appalled at how limited the range of this skill actual is. This skill might work in gvg, but u have to be in the middle of fight, not in the back line where am with my monk. In pvp this skill is horrible. It absolutely does not work. Maybe in pve surronded by a bunch of weak creatures. Switch to OOB. much better energy management.

Jan 18, 2006, 04:23 PM // 16:23	#6
Kakumei Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grind is subjective Guild: learn this please	It's more useful in Tombs than anywhere else, in my experience. Granted, I still prefer Offering of Blood, but Channeling at least frees up my elite slot, and can be quite potent once you learn the fine art of positioning.

Jan 18, 2006, 04:39 PM // 16:39	#7
Fungus Amongus Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare] \| [Rare] Alliance	Channeling can be good free energy if you're not carrying another energy gain skill. Another skill that works well at times is Spirit of Failure. It can earn you energy while simultaneously hindering your opponent. Kakumei is spot on about the positioning.

Jan 18, 2006, 07:31 PM // 19:31	#8
darkMishkin Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: Mo/	What good is OoB if you can't Spellbreaker the ghostly hero during an alter cap? And niether is OoB the thing you want to be doing when surrounded by 3 Wolves and 3 evicerating robots.