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Mournblade · Mar 31, 2006, 09:43 PM // 21:43

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When you use an elemental mod on your weapon, which do you prefer? I know there are obvious situations - fire vs. ice types, etc. But is there one that is better in more situations than another? One in particular thats less easily defended against? (In PvE!)

Thanks everyone!

quickmonty · Mar 31, 2006, 09:48 PM // 21:48

If I had to chose an elemental mod, and only one, it would be fire.

Kate Bloodspirit · Mar 31, 2006, 09:50 PM // 21:50

EDIT Yeah my bad, I misunderstood the post. I like cold the best.

Kerrick¹ · Mar 31, 2006, 09:54 PM // 21:54

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Originally Posted by Mournblade

When you use an elemental mod on your weapon, which do you prefer?

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Originally Posted by Kate Bloodspirit

Enchanting.

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That aside.. I personally prefer Air.. though i'm not really sure why; just personal opinion I guess.

RandomEngy · Mar 31, 2006, 09:57 PM // 21:57

Usually I just use Earth, since basically no one takes anti-earth skills or equipment.

Queenie · Mar 31, 2006, 10:00 PM // 22:00

I like the air mods. ^^

areomancer ftw!

HawkofStorms · Mar 31, 2006, 10:01 PM // 22:01

Ebon (earth) is worthlessly bad (there isn't even a Conjure Obsidian skill). Granted, the fact that nobody expects it does make it sort of useful. I think its actually kinda funny to use it in PvP, for as Random said, nobody brings anti earth armor/equipment.
Fire is probably better for PvE.

eudas · Mar 31, 2006, 10:27 PM // 22:27

I'd have to say Ebon, for no particular reason other than it sounds cool and I don't think anything really defends much against it. Then again, if things like Titans are strong against one element and weak against another, then to a third element they're probably agnostic, so it doesn't matter so much. Could maybe cut out some AL on warriors if you're fighting PvP, I guess.

eudas

Lord Iowerth · Mar 31, 2006, 11:00 PM // 23:00

Ebon! Yes, I love the earth damage ... with my mighty conjure earth spells! ...

/sarcasm

In all seriousness, I prefer Fiery (not the Guru poster, but the weapon mod ... sorry Fiery!

). Since alot of the higher level areas in and around the southern shiverpeaks are infested with ice golems ... plus fire has other utility like mark of rodgort (from your average nuker backline ele) where you can catch things on fire ... and who doesn't love that? Plus all your plants (like Kryta titans) take extra damage from fire ...

Seef II · Mar 31, 2006, 11:00 PM // 23:00

Shocking for PvE (thunderclap, glimmering mark, iron mist) if you ever run those, Ebon without exception for PvP. Shocking works well against most stuff, Fiery is good in the Shiverpeaks, Icy good for the last mission, Ebon just kinda stinks in PvE.

Winterclaw · Mar 31, 2006, 11:32 PM // 23:32

Ice. Always liked it and it goes with my GWG name.

Gunz Blazing Smile · Apr 01, 2006, 12:04 AM // 00:04

I met someone who wanted a IDS really BAD just because he belived it was THE BEST! I don't belive its the best, try attacking a ice imp with an IDS and see how fast you can kill it without any skills.

I'd say I'll go with Fire or Air. Why? I really don't know... I just like going around with the conjures and then start slashing at someone.

Caldec · Apr 01, 2006, 12:16 AM // 00:16

id say use ebon for PvE bcuz only ranger type monsters have good defense it but htye have good defense against all ele mods so that doesnt matter so yea thats my opinon.

Mournblade · Apr 01, 2006, 02:27 AM // 02:27

Plenty of variation I see. Thanks everyone for your opinions. =)

Coolniceronguy · Apr 01, 2006, 02:38 AM // 02:38

Hmmm.... tough call. I have a sword collection with all four elements. I would say my IDS is my favourite though. I waltzed through the Ring Of Fire Island missions with my warrior.

Lord Iowerth · Apr 01, 2006, 02:40 AM // 02:40

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Originally Posted by Caldec

id say use ebon for PvE bcuz only ranger type monsters have good defense it but htye have good defense against all ele mods so that doesnt matter so yea thats my opinon.

Stop me if i'm wrong ... but this doesn't make much sense to me. For an element type to be doing any extra damage, it would have to be against a foe that has a "weakness" to it (we're talking PvE here) ... excluding conjures, of course ...

IE:
Fire mods > ice golems
Icy mods > Burning Titans
Air ?
Earth ?

If your target has no weakness or +AL to ebon (earth) damage, would you not just be doing the same amount of damage you'd do with a non-elemental weapon in the first place? 15-22 slashing damage on a regular sword = 15-22 earth damage with an ebon-hilted sword, right?

Mtank325 · Apr 01, 2006, 02:50 AM // 02:50

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Originally Posted by Queen Christie

I like the air mods. ^^

areomancer ftw!

Heh, same here.

I also like it because it seems like more people use it in GvGs. I use pyromancer gloves and boots, but when people use fire comes not that many know how to use it effectively so I think I might just go full aeromancer.

lyra_song · Apr 01, 2006, 05:34 AM // 05:34

Has to be Fire, because burning has lots of degen and is quick.

aB- · Apr 01, 2006, 05:57 AM // 05:57

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Originally Posted by Lord Iowerth

Stop me if i'm wrong ... but this doesn't make much sense to me. For an element type to be doing any extra damage, it would have to be against a foe that has a "weakness" to it (we're talking PvE here) ... excluding conjures, of course ...

IE:
Fire mods > ice golems
Icy mods > Burning Titans
Air ?
Earth ?

If your target has no weakness or +AL to ebon (earth) damage, would you not just be doing the same amount of damage you'd do with a non-elemental weapon in the first place? 15-22 slashing damage on a regular sword = 15-22 earth damage with an ebon-hilted sword, right?

You're correct, but enemies like ettins have bonus armor against physical attacks. By using any elemental weapon, you bypass that bonus armor. I don't know of any enemies that are weak against earth or strong against earth, so the only use I could see for it is what I described above.

TheGuildWarsPenguin · Apr 01, 2006, 06:10 AM // 06:10

Earth FTW.
If im using a weapon spell, cold.