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IronSheik · Jun 22, 2009, 09:03 PM // 21:03

Well since Prot line has such diverse skills I can never decide between LS, Zealous, UA, PnH, Boon, Sins Promise, or even spell breaker sometimes.

My general bar is

[Elite][Aegis][PS][SoA][Selfless/Energy Management][Seed of Life] And two optionals depending on area. RoF/SBo/res/Whatever

So, what do you use?

Betrayer of Wind · Jun 22, 2009, 09:07 PM // 21:07

For PvE i like SoD because its 100% mantainable,75% block plus 30~armor,making any character a tank without the need of other prots.

I never monk on pve,but thats my fav prot elite for heroes,and highly effective imo

Helix Dreadlock · Jun 22, 2009, 09:31 PM // 21:31

I use Shield of Deflection on my Tahlkora

Saph · Jun 22, 2009, 09:31 PM // 21:31

When I do monk in PvE, I almost always use UA. Its a fast res and great health booster. I <3 it.

ajc2123 · Jun 22, 2009, 10:09 PM // 22:09

I dunno about you, but ZB makes me go wtf o_O. I don't understand why the prot line, which deals in damage prevention, would have a red bar only skill. I think ZB makes prot bars...not prot anymore lol. Almost the same as putting points in healing and bringing WoH.

I prefer shield of deflection personally.
Shield of regen is alright if you can manage the energy.

Between those elites though, I guess I would go with life sheath?

Braxton619 · Jun 22, 2009, 10:18 PM // 22:18

Restore Condition, Life Sheath, Zealous Benediction, and Shield of Regeneration

zelgadissan · Jun 22, 2009, 10:21 PM // 22:21

Between the ones you listed, ZB in a one-monk team (4 or 6 man areas), Life Sheath in a 8-man setup. Personally my PvE prot elite is Energy Drain

RoF
Guardian
Prot Spirit
Shield of Absorption
Draw Conditions
Inspired Hex
Energy Drain (e)
Divine Boon

Brawn Over Brains · Jun 22, 2009, 10:22 PM // 22:22

Life Sheath, Shield of Regeneration or Unyielding Aura.

TalanRoarer · Jun 22, 2009, 10:25 PM // 22:25

Life Sheath for me

sonofthort · Jun 22, 2009, 10:26 PM // 22:26

Things are never as simple as "The best pve prot elite", as it really depends what area you are doing, and what kind of group you are in. ZB isn't really prot, and if you have other healers in your group you will often overlap heals thus not getting the 7 energy back. If you are in a small group vanquishing an area with small party sizes, then for one monk teams it could be a good elite. Aura of Faith is one of my favs for general use, it is a heal and a prot in one, and stacks amazingly with seeds of life, also a great skill for catching a red bar right at the last second. Sheild of deflection is great, but longer recharge with high energy pushes me away from using it. In hex heavy areas divert hexes is a very powerful skill. Glyph of renewal can be good if you want to do a prot spamming build using the GoR + Divine Spirit idea. When it comes down to it its all personal preference tho.

Kendel · Jun 22, 2009, 10:35 PM // 22:35

Yes ZB is nice for 4 man areas but the moment you have more than 1 Monk you mess up the heals, specially if the other Monk is running WoH.

I've been using SoD alot recently on my own Monk but on heroes i tend to just use PnH.

bitchbar player · Jun 22, 2009, 10:38 PM // 22:38

I always run a woh hybrid so i still have my prots but can use the benefits of woh and patient spirits.

Age · Jun 23, 2009, 01:06 AM // 01:06

Life Sheath/Divert Hexes in very hex heavy area.

maxxfury · Jun 23, 2009, 01:41 AM // 01:41

In sub8 man area's, Zb, but as stated, when you get another monk along it can cause issues and be a massive energy waste.

But looking at your bar, personally id take AP! (if you know your team is gonna be able to score kills more than once every 20 seconds!) but that also cuts into your att points!

An almost perma aegis, cheap ass prot spirits! many seeds, and shields. its win in my book.

Divert hex, restore condition and Pnh can all work well if the area calls for them.

Chthon · Jun 23, 2009, 02:30 AM // 02:30

Assassin's Promise

Axel Zinfandel · Jun 23, 2009, 05:06 AM // 05:06

General purpose: Life Barrier, Life Sheath, Zealous Benediction (Player only), Unyielding Aura

Condition Heavy: Restore Condition, Life Sheath

Hex Heavy: Peace and Harmony (EotN Mandragor, I'm looking at you), Divert Hexes

Energy management: Assassin's Promise, Boon Signet (underrated!),

snaek · Jun 23, 2009, 07:51 AM // 07:51

they're all pretty bad...but if i did run a prot elite, it'd prolly be [life sheath]. otherwise stick with a healing/divine favour or even an other attrib line elite.

the_jos · Jun 23, 2009, 09:55 AM // 09:55

For use on human monk:

When looking at Prot only skills I either use LS or Divert Hexes depending on area and team.

However, I mainly run hybrid bars.
This leaves more place for either WoH or PnH again depending on area and the skills of other healers.

360° · Jun 23, 2009, 10:11 AM // 10:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chthon

Assassin's Promise

Perma Aegis and Seed of Life every few seconds is amazing.

Lourens · Jun 23, 2009, 10:16 AM // 10:16

I love shield of deflection

Got used to it in GvG and began using it in PvE