Monk/Warrior Experiment, taking comments please. - Guild Wars Forums

Chronic Trip · May 23, 2005, 08:22 PM // 20:22

I've been reading some threads about Monk/X combinations and such, made a Monk/Warrior and he is now 20, working through the trials. I'm worried about this character's ability in PVP though. I'm a guild leader and made this monk because we needed another one. I wanted to do a little experiement though to see how much the warrior side could handle for offense.

PvE I've found an offense that works well: Mending & Strength of Honor for Upkeeps. I use Vigorus Spirit for more health. For DD stuff: Flurry, Sever Artery, Gash, and Final Thrust. For the last skill, rez.

Vs mobs, I have plenty of health coming in and the DD is great. I am very worried about this all for PvP though. So far, I just change my skills/attributes around 100% Monk will lots of healing whenever I'm needed as a healer.

Comments, suggestions, etc are very welcome.

-Chronic Protectus

Ramus · May 23, 2005, 08:24 PM // 20:24

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Originally Posted by Chronic Trip

I've been reading some threads about Monk/X combinations and such, made a Monk/Warrior and he is now 20, working through the trials. I'm worried about this character's ability in PVP though. I'm a guild leader and made this monk because we needed another one. I wanted to do a little experiement though to see how much the warrior side could handle for offense.

PvE I've found an offense that works well: Mending & Strength of Honor for Upkeeps. I use Vigorus Spirit for more health. For DD stuff: Flurry, Sever Artery, Gash, and Final Thrust. For the last skill, rez.

Vs mobs, I have plenty of health coming in and the DD is great. I am very worried about this all for PvP though. So far, I just change my skills/attributes around 100% Monk will lots of healing whenever I'm needed as a healer.

Comments, suggestions, etc are very welcome.

-Chronic Protectus

I can pretty normally solo any monk, but a monk/warrior always gives me a little trouble. The problem isn't so much as they can damage me, but they always seem to take alot more damage. I guess the sword and shield helps though. They seem very viable in pvp.

Yoda66 · May 24, 2005, 10:08 AM // 10:08

i am a Mo/W lvl 20 and focuss on swordsfighting, yep i agree a Mo/W can be very poweful as a close combat enemy 2 reasons for that:

1. though the attacking primary warrior got the better armor, the primary monk can use healing spells to sustain its own health.
2. Nobody expects a monk to be powerful as a fighter and therefore go into battle unprepared.

in fact with the mending to keep the health and with the strenght of honor to get the extra dmg. people are in awe every time the monk is the last man standin....

..yes guys i got res. with me

..............

funbun · May 24, 2005, 12:07 PM // 12:07

If I werea Mo/W or W/Mo I would concentrate onf using protection prayers. It's like adding armor. Especially the one which make you add 123% to you health point.

Jana · May 24, 2005, 01:13 PM // 13:13

Yep... definetly Protection Prayers for sure, as well as healing.

About the only negative (and you will see soon enough) is that as soon as any mesmer worth his or her salt comes into play and locks onto what you are and what you are doing... YOU NEED to take them out fast, else you are finished. This includes nasty stuff like breaking enchantments, hexes of all kinds - including slow and energy taps, and the counterspells, since all your heals require charge up time to cast.

It becomes key to have these guys wearing tuxes and night gowns taken out before they get a fix on you.

Jana

May 23, 2005, 08:22 PM // 20:22	#1
Chronic Trip Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hawaii	Monk/Warrior Experiment, taking comments please. I've been reading some threads about Monk/X combinations and such, made a Monk/Warrior and he is now 20, working through the trials. I'm worried about this character's ability in PVP though. I'm a guild leader and made this monk because we needed another one. I wanted to do a little experiement though to see how much the warrior side could handle for offense. PvE I've found an offense that works well: Mending & Strength of Honor for Upkeeps. I use Vigorus Spirit for more health. For DD stuff: Flurry, Sever Artery, Gash, and Final Thrust. For the last skill, rez. Vs mobs, I have plenty of health coming in and the DD is great. I am very worried about this all for PvP though. So far, I just change my skills/attributes around 100% Monk will lots of healing whenever I'm needed as a healer. Comments, suggestions, etc are very welcome. -Chronic Protectus

May 24, 2005, 10:08 AM // 10:08	#3
Yoda66 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	i am a Mo/W lvl 20 and focuss on swordsfighting, yep i agree a Mo/W can be very poweful as a close combat enemy 2 reasons for that: 1. though the attacking primary warrior got the better armor, the primary monk can use healing spells to sustain its own health. 2. Nobody expects a monk to be powerful as a fighter and therefore go into battle unprepared. in fact with the mending to keep the health and with the strenght of honor to get the extra dmg. people are in awe every time the monk is the last man standin.... ..yes guys i got res. with me ..............

May 24, 2005, 12:07 PM // 12:07	#4
funbun Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: I forget. Really. I don't know. Profession: Mo/	If I werea Mo/W or W/Mo I would concentrate onf using protection prayers. It's like adding armor. Especially the one which make you add 123% to you health point.

May 24, 2005, 01:13 PM // 13:13	#5
Jana Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Knights of the Silver Flame Profession: Mo/Me	Yep... definetly Protection Prayers for sure, as well as healing. About the only negative (and you will see soon enough) is that as soon as any mesmer worth his or her salt comes into play and locks onto what you are and what you are doing... YOU NEED to take them out fast, else you are finished. This includes nasty stuff like breaking enchantments, hexes of all kinds - including slow and energy taps, and the counterspells, since all your heals require charge up time to cast. It becomes key to have these guys wearing tuxes and night gowns taken out before they get a fix on you. Jana