What are the best smiting skills for a w/mo? - Guild Wars Forums

thesecondrei · Jun 16, 2005, 09:58 PM // 21:58

I have a w/mo designed to deal some damage...so what are some good smiting skills to look out for?

Lews · Jun 16, 2005, 10:03 PM // 22:03

Symbol of Wrath
Balthazards Aura
Smite
Bane signet
Banish

Eagle923 · Jun 16, 2005, 11:07 PM // 23:07

IMO, the best smiting skill of any is Zealots Fire. Pump it up with smiting skills and then spam things like Orison of Healing, Shielding Hands and Reversal of Fortune on yourself. Not only are you basically invincible, but you do ton of AOE damage in the process.

I am a Mo/Me that occasionally outfits myself with smiting/divine favor to farm. With Smite/DF at 12, I get a great healing and attack all by my lonesome.

Akshara · Jun 17, 2005, 09:58 AM // 09:58

I've had smiting monks cast Strength of Honor on my warrior, and really love that skill. The best bet however is to goto the following page, input your two professions, and scroll down to the Smiting Prayers section...

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/skill.php

Myodato · Jun 17, 2005, 12:21 PM // 12:21

I recommend Judge's Insight and Smite Hex.

Acan Vishnu · Jun 17, 2005, 01:52 PM // 13:52

Symbol of Wrath, Smite Hex and Judge's Insight would probably be a very good combo... Balthazar's Aura's 25 mana cost is doable, but for a warrior to drain himself and have to wait for his 2 pips of regen to catch up, its rough.. Symbol of Wrath deals 135 damage while Balthazar's Aura deals 220 (at level 12 smiting prayers) From my experience using it Aura IS alot better, it has a lower higher recharge time, a lower cast time, and its an enchantment so its effects will follow you around, unlike Symbol which stays in effect wherever you cast it. But that is from a primary Monk's point of view mostly, only played around with wa/mo a bit.

Zealots fire only really shines if you can keep up with the casting, a wa/mo who sat around trying to spam little healing/protection spells and such wouldn't be of much use, especially in PvP. Leave stuff like that for the primary monk, their time is better spent doing that than yours. And really you wouldn't be able to keep it up, four 5-energy spells would drain you(unless you use gladiators, then its five), and it takes a warrior about 7.5 seconds to regen 5 energy.

Eagle923 · Jun 17, 2005, 02:21 PM // 14:21

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Originally Posted by Acan Vishnu

Zealots fire only really shines if you can keep up with the casting, a wa/mo who sat around trying to spam little healing/protection spells and such wouldn't be of much use, especially in PvP. Leave stuff like that for the primary monk

You're completely correct. I forgot he was a War primary. I'm a Mo primary and LOVE Zealots Fire... but I also have 58 energy and 4 pips regen.

ICURADik · Jun 17, 2005, 03:30 PM // 15:30

Balthazars SPIRIT is your friend.

Rubch One · Jun 17, 2005, 03:38 PM // 15:38

Wouldn't shield of judgment be pretty effective for farming?

Acan Vishnu · Jun 17, 2005, 03:41 PM // 15:41

That would depend, in PvE it can be, but in PvP it is not. A warrior's target priority for most people is very low so it won't benefit you until later in the fight after a couple members of your team are already dead.. I'd rather make sure that doesn't happen than be ready for it.

vai demine · Jun 17, 2005, 03:43 PM // 15:43

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Originally Posted by ICURADik

Balthazars SPIRIT is your friend.

Balthazar's Spirit in conjunction with Peace and Harmony is your BEST friend (if you are relying on Zealot's Fire and healing spells to deal damage). Peace and Harmony will give you back the 1 pip of energy regen that Balthazar's Spirit takes, so you keep your energy flowing. P&H ends if you attack though, so no good on a W/Mo who is relying on physical attacks to deal damage. Perfect on a smiting monk who never uses his weapon...

Vai

Myodato · Jun 17, 2005, 03:45 PM // 15:45

I Just realised, can't believe I didn't mention Scourge Healing.

Jun 16, 2005, 09:58 PM // 21:58	#1
thesecondrei Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Guild: Alliance of Xen [XoO] Profession: W/R	What are the best smiting skills for a w/mo? I have a w/mo designed to deal some damage...so what are some good smiting skills to look out for?

Jun 16, 2005, 10:03 PM // 22:03	#2
Lews Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seattle, Washington Profession: R/E	Symbol of Wrath Balthazards Aura Smite Bane signet Banish

Jun 16, 2005, 11:07 PM // 23:07	#3
Eagle923 Academy Page Join Date: May 2005	IMO, the best smiting skill of any is Zealots Fire. Pump it up with smiting skills and then spam things like Orison of Healing, Shielding Hands and Reversal of Fortune on yourself. Not only are you basically invincible, but you do ton of AOE damage in the process. I am a Mo/Me that occasionally outfits myself with smiting/divine favor to farm. With Smite/DF at 12, I get a great healing and attack all by my lonesome.

Jun 17, 2005, 09:58 AM // 09:58	#4
Akshara Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005	I've had smiting monks cast Strength of Honor on my warrior, and really love that skill. The best bet however is to goto the following page, input your two professions, and scroll down to the Smiting Prayers section... http://www.guildwarsguru.com/skill.php

Jun 17, 2005, 12:21 PM // 12:21	#5
Myodato Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Guild: WOR Profession: Mo/	I recommend Judge's Insight and Smite Hex.

Jun 17, 2005, 01:52 PM // 13:52	#6
Acan Vishnu Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Profession: Mo/N	Symbol of Wrath, Smite Hex and Judge's Insight would probably be a very good combo... Balthazar's Aura's 25 mana cost is doable, but for a warrior to drain himself and have to wait for his 2 pips of regen to catch up, its rough.. Symbol of Wrath deals 135 damage while Balthazar's Aura deals 220 (at level 12 smiting prayers) From my experience using it Aura IS alot better, it has a lower higher recharge time, a lower cast time, and its an enchantment so its effects will follow you around, unlike Symbol which stays in effect wherever you cast it. But that is from a primary Monk's point of view mostly, only played around with wa/mo a bit. Zealots fire only really shines if you can keep up with the casting, a wa/mo who sat around trying to spam little healing/protection spells and such wouldn't be of much use, especially in PvP. Leave stuff like that for the primary monk, their time is better spent doing that than yours. And really you wouldn't be able to keep it up, four 5-energy spells would drain you(unless you use gladiators, then its five), and it takes a warrior about 7.5 seconds to regen 5 energy.

Jun 17, 2005, 03:30 PM // 15:30	#8
ICURADik Banned Join Date: May 2005	Balthazars SPIRIT is your friend.

Jun 17, 2005, 03:38 PM // 15:38	#9
Rubch One Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005	Wouldn't shield of judgment be pretty effective for farming?

Jun 17, 2005, 03:41 PM // 15:41	#10
Acan Vishnu Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Profession: Mo/N	That would depend, in PvE it can be, but in PvP it is not. A warrior's target priority for most people is very low so it won't benefit you until later in the fight after a couple members of your team are already dead.. I'd rather make sure that doesn't happen than be ready for it.

Jun 17, 2005, 03:45 PM // 15:45	#12
Myodato Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Guild: WOR Profession: Mo/	I Just realised, can't believe I didn't mention Scourge Healing.