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geminisaga · Jan 31, 2006, 10:28 PM // 22:28

what level is the colector? is creature killing npc collector too? hmmm intresting, probably gonna test it later lure some mob close to it , because that collector not always there , not even when u have favor or not , it just someties hes not there and u need to rezone thats all .

cagan · Jan 31, 2006, 11:00 PM // 23:00

I've tried luring some storm kin and rockshots to him ... and they seem unphased, so i can't him being killed being a factor.
Dunno.

Fatty Fatty Boomballati · Jan 31, 2006, 11:35 PM // 23:35

HoD sword is definatley not worth it now...

Murder In China · Jan 31, 2006, 11:53 PM // 23:53

Flamespitter > Hod Sword

Mustache Mayhem · Jan 31, 2006, 11:55 PM // 23:55

the hod sword is awesome for droks runs.. I never used it for soloing uw- I've always used the flame spitter with 20% enchants 10% furious even way back before the nerfs.. my flame spitter maybe the only one in game with 15% to recharge =] the one at the collector is nerfed nowdays but still better than the +5 from the hod- you don't need that to solo uw

Maxiemonster · Feb 01, 2006, 11:35 AM // 11:35

Flame Spitter > HOD Sword on a 55HP build.

The HOD Sword gives you a +5 Energy as a maximum, and the whole idea of all the 55HP builds is to keep your Energy high, not to have a high maximum Energy pool or anything. In other words the HOD Sword doesn't give you any benifits besides during running, when you need to cast Prot Spirit over and over again, which eventually makes you run out of Energy without getting hit, which makes you stop every once in a while, just to get hit. The Flame Spitter, on the other hand, gives you a nice damage boost. A 50% lesser skill recharge on a SOJ or SS gives you twice as much damage, and that all, for much less gold. The HOD Sword is at the 300-350K price range atm, and with the ecto price at 6-7K, that's quite alot.

Le Grinder · Feb 01, 2006, 11:52 AM // 11:52

My HoD sword is like, really special - it has an extra 20% damage modifier! All the time!

oops

(had it before the nerf, for my warrior)

Maximus84 · Feb 01, 2006, 12:15 PM // 12:15

anyone got a scrennshot of a Flame Spitter and a HOD Sword ??

Nevin · Feb 01, 2006, 12:28 PM // 12:28

Wait isn't HoD a collectors item? Did they get rid of it?.. Hehe.. I have a stockpile in my storage. Hmm guess I'll start selling for 100k.

Ju_Smurph · Feb 01, 2006, 12:30 PM // 12:30

err... they sell for alot more than 100k

Look in the auctions.

What is the exact stats on the sword, because there is a collectors wand that will get you a +5energy allways wand in ascalon

Mustache Mayhem · Feb 01, 2006, 05:00 PM // 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maximus84

anyone got a scrennshot of a Flame Spitter and a HOD Sword ??

some screens..

Mustache Mayhem · Feb 01, 2006, 05:07 PM // 17:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ju_Smurph

err... they sell for alot more than 100k

Look in the auctions.

What is the exact stats on the sword, because there is a collectors wand that will get you a +5energy allways wand in ascalon

thing that makes them nice is the mods you can apply.. no upgrades for a wand- you can see in the picture.. for running the +30 hitpoints with +5 energy and can still equip a shield

Cherno · Feb 01, 2006, 05:08 PM // 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ju_Smurph

What is the exact stats on the sword, because there is a collectors wand that will get you a +5energy allways wand in ascalon

Lots of wands give energy, the difference is that wands can't be modded, while the sword can. That is the reason that it is so expensive.

Maxiemonster · Feb 01, 2006, 06:17 PM // 18:17

If anyone has a 15% Fiery Flame Spitter, please contact me, I'm paying alot!

And as Cherno said, it's about the mod you can add (mostly enchantment, health or armor).

Ghost Recon · Feb 01, 2006, 07:44 PM // 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcutioner

Consider past history...
The main reason why you wanted the +5 energy is simple...

PROTECTIVE BOND!!

Back in the day, when you could cast protective bond at 17 protection you needed those 5 energy points to help you maintain the protective bond. As a solo monk you usually cast balts aura(25e), shield of judgement(15e), and healing breeze(10e), which totals 50 energy, so the hod sword was required in that build to help ensure that the protective bond didnt drop.

Ever since that nerf, everyone uses protective spirit, which does not drain energy every time it reduces damage, hence the lessened need to carry the hod sword.

Even then it wasn't needed i just used some wand (no energy bonus) and some armour from ascalon, and could solo UW fine.

Age · Feb 01, 2006, 07:46 PM // 19:46

Those mod are hard to come by as I don't think in any time farming I have come across one that gave me more enrgy.I have smiting rod that gives me +22 enrgy with a damage at 11 to 22.

DevilStick · Feb 01, 2006, 09:53 PM // 21:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ju_Smurph

err... they sell for alot more than 100k

Look in the auctions.

What is the exact stats on the sword, because there is a collectors wand that will get you a +5energy allways wand in ascalon

Who is that in your avatar?

Ju_Smurph · Feb 02, 2006, 01:10 AM // 01:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mustache Mayhem

thing that makes them nice is the mods you can apply.. no upgrades for a wand- you can see in the picture.. for running the +30 hitpoints with +5 energy and can still equip a shield

I thought of that after i posted, however most (not all!!!) monk enchants are 10 secounds... wow a whole 2 secounds longer enchant.

+HP is a mh in my book. Im just amazed to see these things go for near on half a million...

Mustache Mayhem · Feb 02, 2006, 01:43 AM // 01:43

yeah guess it's going to only go up too.. just hope there's a few guys with a few of em left to sell this year- kinda puts out new players from ever getting it

Jetdoc · Feb 02, 2006, 02:18 AM // 02:18

Mustache has a 15% FFS - very nice.