Healer Monk Armor: Owie! - Guild Wars Forums

Ginny · Oct 11, 2005, 11:54 PM // 23:54

I used basic Wanderer's armor for my 20 Mo/Me Healer; and it worked great until the Dragon's Lair. OH MY! It was terrible!

I died quite often and thankfully had a very helpful and forgiving team. I was a major liability because of my lack of armor.

Should I just buy armor from the crafters in Droknar's Forge? Or is it necessary to start wandering around finding collectors to get decent protection?

Also, I would prefer the armor that looks like a skirt instead of the pantsuit (I do not like that look much)

As far as a weapon and runes go: I suppose I can buy them there to?

Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

Batou of Nine · Oct 12, 2005, 12:19 AM // 00:19

umm. well its kinda expected that a lvl 20 character would at least have droks armor. I recommend it so as to have max armor. I hope you dont mean the basic wanderer's armor from ascalon!!

Jenosavel · Oct 12, 2005, 12:23 AM // 00:23

Droknar's armor isn't neccessary for Dragon's Lair, since if you're playing the game through (not being run) you have no reason to even know Droknar's exists yet. :P But yeah, once you've reached Droknar's Forge, it's really a good idea to upgrade your armor.

EF2NYD · Oct 12, 2005, 04:15 AM // 04:15

Monk dying should not be an issue if the healing monk stays where he/she belongs. The only monk skirt is Wanderer's 1.5k and 15k.

TwinRaven · Oct 12, 2005, 04:53 AM // 04:53

I ran a Ne/Mo all the way through ascention wearing Ascalon armor....never much of an Issue. After finishing off the facets of glint (and getting stomped by the great and powerful beastie in her full glory)...I found it a must to upgrade (especially if running with henchies)...I have three sets of Drok's armor and have been exploring the advantages of each...with the right weapon combo ans scar pattern, I have 69 energy...gotta love the scars! Before anyone wonders why I did such a silly thing, I did it because I could...fourth character and wanted a challenge.

Former Ruling · Oct 12, 2005, 12:39 PM // 12:39

I'm at the D'alessia Seaboad mission and still have 40AL armor (ranger - like in Ascalon).

I have Druid's set from Loin's Arch - but its still the same def as the Ascalon armor - and its fine so far.

Ginny · Oct 12, 2005, 02:46 PM // 14:46

Thank you for the replies

I purchased a set of Wanderer's armor at Droknar's Forge.

Then I went to Elona's to capture a signet and ran the mission there a few times. Now the armor is a bit better, but I still get beaten down very rapidly if a monster gets on me. If the Warrior cannot get his attention fast, I tend to die even while spamming heals on myself.

I suppose I had hoped to be a little more resilient under fire. My team is depending on my for heals and I let them down by being so ... squishable.

Sister Rosette · Oct 12, 2005, 02:49 PM // 14:49

Monks are always squishable.

'The warrior not getting there' in time suggests you're too far forward
when moving with the party. Let the meat puppets go in first, and you'll
live a lot longer.

Ginny · Oct 12, 2005, 03:43 PM // 15:43

Quote:

'The warrior not getting there' in time suggests you're too far forward

Mercy no, I cower in the back with the rest of the squishies. What I said was: 'If the Warrior cannot get his attention fast, I tend to die even while spamming heals on myself.'

Sometimes monsters do not behave and can actually attack casters!

sledgeunderhill · Oct 12, 2005, 04:00 PM // 16:00

You may want to look closely at the skills you bring.

My monk tends to run with a mix of protection and healing skills.

When in an fight, lots of times I've had to buckle down and wait out a fight to let the elementalists have a stationary target on which to rain death or to wait for the fighter to finish their current target.

Reversal of Fortune helps.

Of course, you're not a stationary target either. Feel free to run past the warrior and drop aggro on them.

Arcanis the Omnipotent · Oct 12, 2005, 05:41 PM // 17:41

There are collectors pieces in the desert if you'd rather get your max level armor that way. Usually its a good idea to upgrade one piece of armor every time you get to a city that has a higher level of armor.

When I got to the Hotsprings I made my chest armor better, when I got to the Amnoon Oasis, my leg set got the upgrade. When I was in the desert, I just grabbed two pieces of Collector's armor.

McMullen · Oct 12, 2005, 05:46 PM // 17:46

^ monks collectors armour, dyed scalp red and the rest is a yellow+silver.

Oct 11, 2005, 11:54 PM // 23:54	#1
Ginny Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	Healer Monk Armor: Owie! I used basic Wanderer's armor for my 20 Mo/Me Healer; and it worked great until the Dragon's Lair. OH MY! It was terrible! I died quite often and thankfully had a very helpful and forgiving team. I was a major liability because of my lack of armor. Should I just buy armor from the crafters in Droknar's Forge? Or is it necessary to start wandering around finding collectors to get decent protection? Also, I would prefer the armor that looks like a skirt instead of the pantsuit (I do not like that look much) As far as a weapon and runes go: I suppose I can buy them there to? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you. Last edited by Ginny; Oct 11, 2005 at 11:59 PM // 23:59..

Oct 12, 2005, 12:19 AM // 00:19	#2
Batou of Nine Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: California, USA Guild: Angel Sharks [AS] (RiP [KaiZ] T__T") Profession: Mo/E	umm. well its kinda expected that a lvl 20 character would at least have droks armor. I recommend it so as to have max armor. I hope you dont mean the basic wanderer's armor from ascalon!!

Oct 12, 2005, 12:23 AM // 00:23	#3
Jenosavel Master of Beasts Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: R/	Droknar's armor isn't neccessary for Dragon's Lair, since if you're playing the game through (not being run) you have no reason to even know Droknar's exists yet. :P But yeah, once you've reached Droknar's Forge, it's really a good idea to upgrade your armor.

Oct 12, 2005, 04:15 AM // 04:15	#4
EF2NYD Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005	Monk dying should not be an issue if the healing monk stays where he/she belongs. The only monk skirt is Wanderer's 1.5k and 15k.

Oct 12, 2005, 04:53 AM // 04:53	#5
TwinRaven Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Profession: W/	I ran a Ne/Mo all the way through ascention wearing Ascalon armor....never much of an Issue. After finishing off the facets of glint (and getting stomped by the great and powerful beastie in her full glory)...I found it a must to upgrade (especially if running with henchies)...I have three sets of Drok's armor and have been exploring the advantages of each...with the right weapon combo ans scar pattern, I have 69 energy...gotta love the scars! Before anyone wonders why I did such a silly thing, I did it because I could...fourth character and wanted a challenge.

Oct 12, 2005, 12:39 PM // 12:39	#6
Former Ruling Grotto Attendant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cedartown, Georgia Profession: R/	I'm at the D'alessia Seaboad mission and still have 40AL armor (ranger - like in Ascalon). I have Druid's set from Loin's Arch - but its still the same def as the Ascalon armor - and its fine so far.

Oct 12, 2005, 02:46 PM // 14:46	#7
Ginny Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	Thank you for the replies I purchased a set of Wanderer's armor at Droknar's Forge. Then I went to Elona's to capture a signet and ran the mission there a few times. Now the armor is a bit better, but I still get beaten down very rapidly if a monster gets on me. If the Warrior cannot get his attention fast, I tend to die even while spamming heals on myself. I suppose I had hoped to be a little more resilient under fire. My team is depending on my for heals and I let them down by being so ... squishable.

Oct 12, 2005, 02:49 PM // 14:49	#8
Sister Rosette Lady Fie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sapporo Guild: Tha Skulls [Ts] Profession: D/W	Monks are always squishable. 'The warrior not getting there' in time suggests you're too far forward when moving with the party. Let the meat puppets go in first, and you'll live a lot longer.

Oct 12, 2005, 04:00 PM // 16:00	#10
sledgeunderhill Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Gathering of Friends [GoF]	You may want to look closely at the skills you bring. My monk tends to run with a mix of protection and healing skills. When in an fight, lots of times I've had to buckle down and wait out a fight to let the elementalists have a stationary target on which to rain death or to wait for the fighter to finish their current target. Reversal of Fortune helps. Of course, you're not a stationary target either. Feel free to run past the warrior and drop aggro on them.

Oct 12, 2005, 05:41 PM // 17:41	#11
Arcanis the Omnipotent Jungle Guide Join Date: Sep 2005 Guild: Nova Alliance Profession: Me/	There are collectors pieces in the desert if you'd rather get your max level armor that way. Usually its a good idea to upgrade one piece of armor every time you get to a city that has a higher level of armor. When I got to the Hotsprings I made my chest armor better, when I got to the Amnoon Oasis, my leg set got the upgrade. When I was in the desert, I just grabbed two pieces of Collector's armor.

Oct 12, 2005, 05:46 PM // 17:46	#12
McMullen Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2005 Profession: R/W	^ monks collectors armour, dyed scalp red and the rest is a yellow+silver.