What's the best monk rod you've ever seen? - Guild Wars Forums

generik · Jul 01, 2005, 05:00 AM // 05:00

I've finally decided to get a set of tatoos for my monk character (urgh, i hate that) and combined with a collector's ankh, I have 64 energy.

The weird thing is I've never seen a Holy Rod with any mods. What's the best you've seen so far? Is there a +10 energy holy rod around?

Warlawk · Jul 01, 2005, 06:05 AM // 06:05

most 1 handed things only have energy as a "special" mod, and usually only up to (i blieve) +5. i could be wrong, but thats the best ive seen or heard of.

rotor · Jul 01, 2005, 10:49 AM // 10:49

I haven't seen many holy rod with any energy mods. I did had a smithing rod that +3 energy but lost it trying to expert salvage it to add it to my 11-22 dmg holy rod.

So far I know that staffs have +10 energy and offhand energy items are up to +12 energy. I did find some +5energy underspecial conditions, but since I'm usually not at full energy during a fight, it didn't seam worth it.

Does enyone know how many mods you can add to an item (off hand energy item). I currently have one that adds +12 health, and was wondering if I could add some other mod to it.

64 energy

I have 42 with my monk and I seldom run out of energy with my healing/protection monk.

Ermac · Jul 01, 2005, 10:51 AM // 10:51

haha i have found many max dmg holy rods with +10 naturall ^^

rotor · Jul 01, 2005, 10:59 AM // 10:59

where did u find this rods? I might help plp in missions or quest in the area to see if I get lucky. Plus since I'm usually healing / protecting plp I seldom get a drop.

I belive the drop system is based on damage done to mobs, then after x ammount the monk gets something

Myodato · Jul 01, 2005, 11:44 AM // 11:44

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Originally Posted by Ermac

haha i have found many max dmg holy rods with +10 naturall ^^

No, you've found Staves with +10 natural, not rods (1 handed).

In general, you are unlikely to find a one hand item with more than +5 bonus energy, which will be an inbuilt bonus, not from an upgrade. Wands, rods and Foci do not have upgrades, cannot be salvaged for upgrades and cannot be upgraded.

Which is why a good staff is best

Dreamsmith · Jul 01, 2005, 12:25 PM // 12:25

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Originally Posted by rotor

I belive the drop system is based on damage done to mobs, then after x ammount the monk gets something

Nope, the drop system has nothing to do with damage. It works the same way as the XP system does for who gets XP for a kill -- everyone involved in the effort shares XP equally, and gets an equal chance of drop assignment.

Maxiemonster · Jul 01, 2005, 12:50 PM // 12:50

I've never seen a good Holy Rod actually, I doubt it's already found..

I really need a wand (Holy Rod would be nice

) with these stats:

Improves casting speed using Healing Prayers(chance: 20%)
Improves skill recharge using Healing Prayers (chance: 20%)

But someone told be this is impossible, is that true?

And if so, can I get a wand with these stats?

Improves casting speed (chance: 10%)
Improves skill recharge using Healing Prayers (chance: 20%)

Because those are nice stats too

Hehe. I think it's strange you can't get any Healing Prayers/Divine Favor wands from collectors, since you can get wands for different atributes. ANet should add them !

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Originally Posted by Myodato

In general, you are unlikely to find a one hand item with more than +5 bonus energy, which will be an inbuilt bonus, not from an upgrade. Wands, rods and Foci do not have upgrades, cannot be salvaged for upgrades and cannot be upgraded.

Which is why a good staff is best

I disagree, many mods can stack, such like the ones I'm looking for. I have them on my off-hand now, but not on my wand. The stats I want are impossible to get with just a staff.

I Shadow · Jul 01, 2005, 01:35 PM // 13:35

i have a holy rod for my monk char that has +10 nrg but -1 nrg regen. Its really crap damage wise (2-4 fire i believe) but since my monk build isnt for dmg i dont care and the +10 nrg, coupled with +12 from divine symbol makes a good combo. The -1 regen isnt really noticeable from my experience

Luggage · Jul 01, 2005, 02:10 PM // 14:10

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Originally Posted by I Shadow

i have a holy rod for my monk char that has +10 nrg but -1 nrg regen. Its really crap damage wise (2-4 fire i believe) but since my monk build isnt for dmg i dont care and the +10 nrg, coupled with +12 from divine symbol makes a good combo. The -1 regen isnt really noticeable from my experience

There is many collectors "+15e -1 e reg". Both wands and foci if you dont care about damage and other mods.
Go look in the collector thread...

generik · Jul 01, 2005, 02:28 PM // 14:28

I did get the focus item, the -15e -1ER healing ankh..

I'm just wondering if there is a wand/rod that has such a mod too. That'd bump my monk to 70+ energy!

Luggage · Jul 01, 2005, 02:54 PM // 14:54

There's a mesmer collector wand outside Gates of Kryta with that mod, perhaps the necro also. Shitty damage of course.

But 70E is shit if you only have 2E regen...

LadyCallipyge · Jul 01, 2005, 02:56 PM // 14:56

I don't know about a healing rod......but there is a smiting rod that does

Damage 11-22
Improves casting speed using Smiting Prayers(chance: 20%)
Improves skill recharge using Smiting Prayers (chance: 20%)

You can get that from the collector in Droknars.

Maxiemonster · Jul 01, 2005, 03:18 PM // 15:18

Yeah, I hear that all the time

But I really need to Healing Prayers rod !

Zakarr · Jul 01, 2005, 04:21 PM // 16:21

In my opinion, -2 energy regeneration is not that bad if it gives you total +30 extra energy. Although, you might need Energy Storage which limits main profession to Elementalist. With Ether Renewal, you have practically unlimited amount of energy. When energy drops to +15, cast it and spam other enchanments to you until bar is full. Even one or two pips on the left side doesn't matter that much, you just have to pay attention a bit more. Downside is that it reserves elite skill. You can always use weapon sets to bring two pips back and energy decreases by 30

Maxiemonster · Jul 01, 2005, 04:44 PM // 16:44

Darlspire, where did you find that Holy Rod?

Zakarr, Elementalist/Monk for Healing sucks

Believe me

audioaxes · Jul 01, 2005, 04:47 PM // 16:47

i have a +10energy 20/20 healing ankh but it also has +30 health which i think is alot more valuable than just 2 more energy

i used to use that same holy rod but i switched to a 20/20 staff with nice mods which basically leaves me with only 2 less energy than my former rod/ankh combo but also 20% longer enchantments

MCS · Jul 01, 2005, 07:52 PM // 19:52

Health is over rated.

I use the collector healing ankh someone posted above and a 5 ene 1 hander for 54 ene combined with offering of blood I haven't ran out to the point of me being useless for a while. If I'm having to spam healing that bad we're probably already screwed.

Zakarr · Jul 01, 2005, 08:20 PM // 20:20

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Originally Posted by Maxiemonster

Zakarr, Elementalist/Monk for Healing sucks

Believe me

Well, I'm not a healer but smiter and protector. You assumed that I'm a healer.

Maxiemonster · Jul 01, 2005, 08:23 PM // 20:23

Yeah, automaticly I guess. I always asume Monks are Healing Monks

Since about 90% of them actually is

And thanks for the link Dralspire

But I think I'll stick to my Healing Prayers skill recharge Wand after all

Jul 01, 2005, 05:00 AM // 05:00	#1
generik Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2005	What's the best monk rod you've ever seen? I've finally decided to get a set of tatoos for my monk character (urgh, i hate that) and combined with a collector's ankh, I have 64 energy. The weird thing is I've never seen a Holy Rod with any mods. What's the best you've seen so far? Is there a +10 energy holy rod around?

Jul 01, 2005, 02:54 PM // 14:54	#12
Luggage Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sweden	There's a mesmer collector wand outside Gates of Kryta with that mod, perhaps the necro also. Shitty damage of course. But 70E is shit if you only have 2E regen... __________________ "Stercus, stercus, stercus, moriturus sum."

Jul 01, 2005, 08:23 PM // 20:23	#20
Maxiemonster There is no spoon. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Netherlands Profession: Mo/	Yeah, automaticly I guess. I always asume Monks are Healing Monks Since about 90% of them actually is And thanks for the link Dralspire But I think I'll stick to my Healing Prayers skill recharge Wand after all Last edited by Maxiemonster; Jul 01, 2005 at 08:31 PM // 20:31..

Jul 01, 2005, 06:05 AM // 06:05	#2
Warlawk Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: W/Mo	most 1 handed things only have energy as a "special" mod, and usually only up to (i blieve) +5. i could be wrong, but thats the best ive seen or heard of.

Jul 01, 2005, 10:49 AM // 10:49	#3
rotor Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Profession: Mo/Me	I haven't seen many holy rod with any energy mods. I did had a smithing rod that +3 energy but lost it trying to expert salvage it to add it to my 11-22 dmg holy rod. So far I know that staffs have +10 energy and offhand energy items are up to +12 energy. I did find some +5energy underspecial conditions, but since I'm usually not at full energy during a fight, it didn't seam worth it. Does enyone know how many mods you can add to an item (off hand energy item). I currently have one that adds +12 health, and was wondering if I could add some other mod to it. 64 energy I have 42 with my monk and I seldom run out of energy with my healing/protection monk.

Jul 01, 2005, 10:51 AM // 10:51	#4
Ermac Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Finland Guild: Hoggies fan [club] Profession: N/	haha i have found many max dmg holy rods with +10 naturall ^^

Jul 01, 2005, 10:59 AM // 10:59	#5
rotor Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Profession: Mo/Me	where did u find this rods? I might help plp in missions or quest in the area to see if I get lucky. Plus since I'm usually healing / protecting plp I seldom get a drop. I belive the drop system is based on damage done to mobs, then after x ammount the monk gets something

Jul 01, 2005, 01:35 PM // 13:35	#9
I Shadow Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Thrill Kill Kult Profession: W/N	i have a holy rod for my monk char that has +10 nrg but -1 nrg regen. Its really crap damage wise (2-4 fire i believe) but since my monk build isnt for dmg i dont care and the +10 nrg, coupled with +12 from divine symbol makes a good combo. The -1 regen isnt really noticeable from my experience

Jul 01, 2005, 02:28 PM // 14:28	#11
generik Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2005	I did get the focus item, the -15e -1ER healing ankh.. I'm just wondering if there is a wand/rod that has such a mod too. That'd bump my monk to 70+ energy!

Jul 01, 2005, 02:56 PM // 14:56	#13
LadyCallipyge Academy Page Join Date: May 2005	I don't know about a healing rod......but there is a smiting rod that does Damage 11-22 Improves casting speed using Smiting Prayers(chance: 20%) Improves skill recharge using Smiting Prayers (chance: 20%) You can get that from the collector in Droknars.

Jul 01, 2005, 03:18 PM // 15:18	#14
Maxiemonster There is no spoon. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Netherlands Profession: Mo/	Yeah, I hear that all the time But I really need to Healing Prayers rod !

Jul 01, 2005, 04:21 PM // 16:21	#15
Zakarr Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland	In my opinion, -2 energy regeneration is not that bad if it gives you total +30 extra energy. Although, you might need Energy Storage which limits main profession to Elementalist. With Ether Renewal, you have practically unlimited amount of energy. When energy drops to +15, cast it and spam other enchanments to you until bar is full. Even one or two pips on the left side doesn't matter that much, you just have to pay attention a bit more. Downside is that it reserves elite skill. You can always use weapon sets to bring two pips back and energy decreases by 30

Jul 01, 2005, 04:44 PM // 16:44	#16
Maxiemonster There is no spoon. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Netherlands Profession: Mo/	Darlspire, where did you find that Holy Rod? Zakarr, Elementalist/Monk for Healing sucks Believe me

Jul 01, 2005, 04:47 PM // 16:47	#17
audioaxes Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005	i have a +10energy 20/20 healing ankh but it also has +30 health which i think is alot more valuable than just 2 more energy i used to use that same holy rod but i switched to a 20/20 staff with nice mods which basically leaves me with only 2 less energy than my former rod/ankh combo but also 20% longer enchantments

Jul 01, 2005, 07:52 PM // 19:52	#18
MCS Banned Join Date: May 2005	Health is over rated. I use the collector healing ankh someone posted above and a 5 ene 1 hander for 54 ene combined with offering of blood I haven't ran out to the point of me being useless for a while. If I'm having to spam healing that bad we're probably already screwed.