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Sholtar · Jul 09, 2005, 05:32 AM // 05:32

My advice is to be a protection monk. Being a smiter is a bad idea because smiting just isn't very good. ANet, in my opinion, needs to make smiting significantly better, so that it's at least worth playing. It's fun, but smiters are basically only useful against undead. As for healing, everyone loves healing monks... but they also treat them horribly. People expect healing monks to be able to keep them alive, even if they rush in and aggro three patrols at the same time and start taking 500 DPS. When they die, a lot of people tend to ctrl+click their life bar over and over, even if you're in the middle of a fight, completely dry, and people around you are still dying. Then they yell at you for not being a good healer. While not everyone is like this, far from it, there are enough people like it to not make healing all that enjoyable. Plus, you don't even really get to watch the game, you just watch the little red bars. The reason I advise protector is first off, there aren't enough protector monks out there. Protection, especially at the later levels, is really, really useful. However, not many people choose to do it. It takes a bit more thought than healing, as you can't just look at red bars and click one and click a spell. However, it's worth it, and if you bring a good protector and a good healer, a party can live through a lot. However, my advice is to try out both protecting and healing, and smiting if you really want to, and just find out what you like best.

Xue Yi Liang · Jul 09, 2005, 05:36 AM // 05:36

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Originally Posted by Myth Osis

BTW when you get to 20 DO change to smiting and head back to springs its heaps of fun using sheild of judgement+Bal Aura on those damn skeleton archers

My farming build involves my monk at Smite lvl 16 using Shield of Judgement, Balthazar's Aura and Symbol of Wrath (sometimes Zealot's Fire or Smite Hex depending on the possibility of mesmers).

My secondary is a Mesmer - In quests I use Energy Tap to keep my energy up and might add Inspired Hex for fun. I have to experiment more with some of the mesmer skills - e.g. using Echo to maintain Aegis etc.

Mesmer is a very satisfying secondary.

sidepocket13 · Jul 09, 2005, 02:14 PM // 14:14

I just started a mo/me last night and i LOVE it. This is my second go around and now that i know how to play, she is more enjoyable then my R/E. cant wait to go post burn and join some groups.

vLo · Jul 09, 2005, 02:29 PM // 14:29

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Originally Posted by God of Anarchy

Alrighty im gonna create a monk what kind of monk should i be,i dont like healing very much but i dont mind doing it evry once in an awhile

i would like to know a little bout zealots fire oe w/e that smiting skill...and know the big QUESTION-what should i choose for my secondary???and give me some names for my character <hardest part<heh well plz leave me some comments,THANKS!

All in one sentence... amazing. :P

Mo/R should be a respected choice? That's what I've heard. I've also seen Mo/W working... But just because you have warrior as your secondary, doesn't necessarily mean you tank.

Can't think of any names... wouldn't dare to propose any anyway, pretty much up to your likings.

edit- Oh you already made a Mo/W. Well, good luck with it

Zilm · Jul 09, 2005, 03:06 PM // 15:06

Yup, what's posted is the same old story..

But, there are planty of spots to go farming as a solo smiter and that's about the only time you can do it.

Fye Duron · Jul 09, 2005, 05:09 PM // 17:09

I made a Mo/Me about a week ago and I think it is great. I run Smiting main though. Healing is fine if your in a good group, but if your not I will only do it a minimal amount. Mes is a great secondary, but at the same point all classes have something to offer.
IF you want to sprint I'd say go with Ranger since they have 3 sprint spells and like a total of 5 or 6 Block/avoid stances as well. Dryders Defense is insain when dealing with Elemt.

God of Anarchy · Jul 23, 2005, 05:45 AM // 05:45

the hole monk primary just isnt for me,i love monks yet i dont want to be one just...not enough action for me...now i have a necromancer-i love it blood magic is great...if you guys have read any of my other post im sure you can clearly see im craving info.
i had a w/mo,it was ok i just got sooo bored with him...idk i think i got ADD when playing this game or something
soo far my necromancer is great nice energy pool!!!
i love spaming skills
shadow strike
vamp. gaze
dark pact
and a few others
being a necro is the best..in my opinion*

Jul 09, 2005, 05:32 AM // 05:32	#21
Sholtar Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Brethren of Arms Profession: Mo/W	My advice is to be a protection monk. Being a smiter is a bad idea because smiting just isn't very good. ANet, in my opinion, needs to make smiting significantly better, so that it's at least worth playing. It's fun, but smiters are basically only useful against undead. As for healing, everyone loves healing monks... but they also treat them horribly. People expect healing monks to be able to keep them alive, even if they rush in and aggro three patrols at the same time and start taking 500 DPS. When they die, a lot of people tend to ctrl+click their life bar over and over, even if you're in the middle of a fight, completely dry, and people around you are still dying. Then they yell at you for not being a good healer. While not everyone is like this, far from it, there are enough people like it to not make healing all that enjoyable. Plus, you don't even really get to watch the game, you just watch the little red bars. The reason I advise protector is first off, there aren't enough protector monks out there. Protection, especially at the later levels, is really, really useful. However, not many people choose to do it. It takes a bit more thought than healing, as you can't just look at red bars and click one and click a spell. However, it's worth it, and if you bring a good protector and a good healer, a party can live through a lot. However, my advice is to try out both protecting and healing, and smiting if you really want to, and just find out what you like best.

Jul 09, 2005, 02:14 PM // 14:14	#23
sidepocket13 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New England Guild: Metallica Roadies Profession: Mo/Me	I just started a mo/me last night and i LOVE it. This is my second go around and now that i know how to play, she is more enjoyable then my R/E. cant wait to go post burn and join some groups.

Jul 09, 2005, 03:06 PM // 15:06	#25
Zilm Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005	Yup, what's posted is the same old story.. But, there are planty of spots to go farming as a solo smiter and that's about the only time you can do it.

Jul 09, 2005, 05:09 PM // 17:09	#26
Fye Duron Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chico, CA, USA Guild: Dragon Fang	I made a Mo/Me about a week ago and I think it is great. I run Smiting main though. Healing is fine if your in a good group, but if your not I will only do it a minimal amount. Mes is a great secondary, but at the same point all classes have something to offer. IF you want to sprint I'd say go with Ranger since they have 3 sprint spells and like a total of 5 or 6 Block/avoid stances as well. Dryders Defense is insain when dealing with Elemt.

Jul 23, 2005, 05:45 AM // 05:45	#27
God of Anarchy Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florida Guild: Godz Of Anarchy Profession: N/E	the hole monk primary just isnt for me,i love monks yet i dont want to be one just...not enough action for me...now i have a necromancer-i love it blood magic is great...if you guys have read any of my other post im sure you can clearly see im craving info. i had a w/mo,it was ok i just got sooo bored with him...idk i think i got ADD when playing this game or something soo far my necromancer is great nice energy pool!!! i love spaming skills shadow strike vamp. gaze dark pact and a few others being a necro is the best..in my opinion*