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Chthon · Jan 25, 2009, 11:31 PM // 23:31

The generous froggy monsters were kind enough to give me a nice req 9 froggy scepter today. Req 9 prot that is.

I'd really love to use it, but a prot wand just seems sub-optimal to me for every purpose I can think of. It seems like there's nothing I could use it for that wouldn't be better served by a +5/20% enchant spear or a 20/20 heal wand.

So, I'm asking you all: what to do with a prot wand?

Lyynyyrd · Jan 25, 2009, 11:37 PM // 23:37

Aegis

fffffffffffffffffffffffffff

Rhamia Darigaz · Jan 25, 2009, 11:38 PM // 23:38

use it in a 40/40 prot set of course. not many prot spells aren't enchantments so you'll use your staff a lot more, but it's still useful for an RC.
also fyi 20% enchant spears aren't optimal. 40/20/20 staffs are more beneficial when you're casting enchantments and the spear is better suited for adding armor or health to your defensive set.

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Originally Posted by Lyynyyrd

Aegis should be cast with a prot staff. this thread is about prot wands so ignore me.

fixed.

Chthon · Jan 26, 2009, 12:29 AM // 00:29

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Originally Posted by Rhamia Darigaz

use it in a 40/40 prot set of course. not many prot spells aren't enchantments so you'll use your staff a lot more, but it's still useful for an RC.

Why would you ever play RC in PvE?

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40/20/20 staffs

Yeah, forgot about those. Yet another thing that beats the wand.

Lord Of Blame · Jan 26, 2009, 01:23 AM // 01:23

Sell the froggy if you have not use for it. You should get some nice cash for that. Then use the money and get you something pretty.

Rhamia Darigaz · Jan 26, 2009, 01:41 AM // 01:41

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Originally Posted by Chthon

Why would you ever play RC in PvE?

Yeah, forgot about those. Yet another thing that beats the wand.

your original post said nothing about a PvE-only limitation on suggestions.
staves are not strictly better than wands. non-enchantment prot spells should ideally be cast in a 40/40 prot set. however, if you're running anything but a pure prot monk you'll probably just have a 40/40 heal and 40/20/20 prot.
whether or not you ever play a pure prot monk is irrelevant; a 40/40 prot set is still the only reason to use a prot wand over something else. if you want to use the wand anyway without worrying about max efficiency that's fine, but in that case i don't see the point of this thread.

subarucar · Jan 26, 2009, 02:17 AM // 02:17

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Originally Posted by Chthon

Why would you ever play RC in PvE?

RC can be usefull in condition heavy areas, Big heals & condit removal are nice IMO. But how many condit heavy areas are there in the game? - not many, better off rolling something diferent.

Chthon · Jan 26, 2009, 02:21 AM // 02:21

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Originally Posted by Rhamia Darigaz

your original post said nothing about a PvE-only limitation on suggestions.

This is the PvE Monk forum. I would have posted in the PvP forums if I wanted a PvP suggestion.

Ariena Najea · Jan 26, 2009, 02:31 AM // 02:31

I've been Monking for a long time... and I have never used a Prot build that didn't bring enchantments. Bringing a weapon with enchantment lengthening does wonders, so why would you use anything else unless you are also bringing a high energy set?

Also, a little off-topic but don't forget that on all martial weapons, you don't have to use "I Have the Power", but "Let the Memory Live Again" (10% HSR all spells) helps to duplicate a 40/40 set but with the benefits of the 20% enchantment lengthening, or whatever your preferred pommel is. Back on-topic, sell the Frog Scepter and buy yourself something nice.

Age · Jan 26, 2009, 07:55 AM // 07:55

You might want to include more details about the wand stat wise and the colour.I would say if it is gold try sell it purple to merchant or blue.You might want to spec. in protection at sometime.It is your call.

Chthon · Jan 27, 2009, 03:40 AM // 03:40

Heh, just occurred to me, why don't I use it as part of my high set?

bungusmaximus · Jan 27, 2009, 04:00 PM // 16:00

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Originally Posted by Chthon

Why would you ever play RC in PvE?

Tahnakai templle HM, though FF would be better but meh.

MasterSasori · Jan 27, 2009, 07:30 PM // 19:30

Aegis, Shield of Absorption, Shielding hands?

OK there really isn't much you can use it for. You'll probably better off selling it. Since its a rare skin, it'll go for alot anyway.