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htb723 · Aug 28, 2005, 05:29 AM // 05:29

What is the best armor for a monk right now and where can I get it?

kirkmping · Aug 28, 2005, 06:33 PM // 18:33

well in my opinion monks dont take enough damage to be seriously effected by what armor they wear and even the asthetics designs gives only a slight energy increase. I designed my monk for looks. I used judges chest and leggings for the physical defense and tatoos on my arms and legs. Its a combination that works very well, looks good, and the tats counter the loss of energy from the judges set.

Judges= granit citadel

Tats = droks and citadel (i think)

Age · Aug 28, 2005, 06:54 PM // 18:54

You can get the censor armor at the Forge with same stats as the Judges but way more cheaper or you can go to a crafter outside of Sactum Cay although it is armor 57 compared to 60 at the Forger but way cheaper and that goes the same for asthetic armor.I must admit I do like the look of th Judges but to rich for my blood.

kirkmping · Aug 28, 2005, 07:05 PM // 19:05

well i had some cash saved up so i bought judges... expensive but well worth it. The first mission i played half the group complimented my characters appearence.

Zfactor · Aug 28, 2005, 07:06 PM // 19:06

Well, statistically you are more likely to be hit in the chest and legs than you are in the arms and feet. For this reason, it is more popular to have chest and legs of either centaur/judges (the +10 physical defense) or the other (+5 to ele defense).

I personally prefer the +10 physical, because +5 ele is not going to make that much of a difference against spikers and high damage ele attacks that you usually debuff with prot spirit anyway. The arm and feet tats will give you a small amount of extra energy, but when you do get hit on those spots, there is no AR bonus.

kirkmping · Aug 28, 2005, 07:07 PM // 19:07

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Originally Posted by Zfactor

Well, statistically you are more likely to be hit in the chest and legs than you are in the arms and feet. For this reason, it is more popular to have chest and legs of either centaur/judges (the +10 physical defense) or the other (+5 to ele defense).

I personally prefer the +10 physical, because +5 ele is not going to make that much of a difference against spikers and high damage ele attacks that you usually debuff with prot spirit anyway. The arm and feet tats will give you a small amount of extra energy, but when you do get hit on those spots, there is no AR bonus.

Exactly why i put judges on the chest and legs

Zfactor · Aug 28, 2005, 08:07 PM // 20:07

Didn't read your post because I don't care. I posted my opinion on it. Nobody cares that you already said it.

Aug 28, 2005, 05:29 AM // 05:29	#1
htb723 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Holy Patriots Profession: Mo/W	Best armor for a monk What is the best armor for a monk right now and where can I get it?

Aug 28, 2005, 06:33 PM // 18:33	#2
kirkmping Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Brothers of the Blood Profession: W/N	well in my opinion monks dont take enough damage to be seriously effected by what armor they wear and even the asthetics designs gives only a slight energy increase. I designed my monk for looks. I used judges chest and leggings for the physical defense and tatoos on my arms and legs. Its a combination that works very well, looks good, and the tats counter the loss of energy from the judges set. Judges= granit citadel Tats = droks and citadel (i think)

Aug 28, 2005, 06:54 PM // 18:54	#3
Age Hall Hero Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Canada/BC Guild: STG Administrator Profession: Mo/	You can get the censor armor at the Forge with same stats as the Judges but way more cheaper or you can go to a crafter outside of Sactum Cay although it is armor 57 compared to 60 at the Forger but way cheaper and that goes the same for asthetic armor.I must admit I do like the look of th Judges but to rich for my blood.

Aug 28, 2005, 07:05 PM // 19:05	#4
kirkmping Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Brothers of the Blood Profession: W/N	well i had some cash saved up so i bought judges... expensive but well worth it. The first mission i played half the group complimented my characters appearence.

Aug 28, 2005, 07:06 PM // 19:06	#5
Zfactor Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NYC Guild: Freelance Profession: Mo/E	Well, statistically you are more likely to be hit in the chest and legs than you are in the arms and feet. For this reason, it is more popular to have chest and legs of either centaur/judges (the +10 physical defense) or the other (+5 to ele defense). I personally prefer the +10 physical, because +5 ele is not going to make that much of a difference against spikers and high damage ele attacks that you usually debuff with prot spirit anyway. The arm and feet tats will give you a small amount of extra energy, but when you do get hit on those spots, there is no AR bonus.

Aug 28, 2005, 08:07 PM // 20:07	#7
Zfactor Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NYC Guild: Freelance Profession: Mo/E	Didn't read your post because I don't care. I posted my opinion on it. Nobody cares that you already said it.