Curse

chilln_1ce · Dec 10, 2005, 01:46 AM // 01:46

Not sure if this is the right forum area, couldnt find anything more fitting if its not then please move it mods.

This is the stats for every seperate armor piece below, excluding the helm which is an obvious choice, since saintly and wanderer are the same ive only included one.

Name:Saintly Handwraps Armor Level (AL):60 Extra Modifiers:+5 Energy, +5 AL vs Elemental

Name:Ascetic's Arm Design Armor Level (AL):60 Extra Modifiers:+6 Energy

Name:Judge's Handwraps Armor Level (AL):60 Extra Modifiers:+4 Energy, +10 AL vs Physical

Name:Saintly Raiment Armor Level (AL):60 Extra Modifiers:+5 Energy, +5 AL vs Elemental

Name:Ascetic's Chest Design Armor Level (AL):60 Extra Modifiers:+8 Energy

Name:Judge's Vestments Armor Level (AL):60 Extra Modifiers:+4 Energy, +10 AL vs Physical

Name:Saintly Pants Armor Level (AL):60 Extra Modifiers:Energy Regen +1, +5 AL vs Elemental

Name:Ascetic's Leg Design Armor Level (AL):60 Extra Modifiers:+2 Energy, Energy Regen +1

Name:Judge's Pants Armor Level (AL):60 Extra Modifiers:-1 Energy, Energy Regen +1, +10 AL vs Physical

Name:Saintly Sandals Armor Level (AL):60 Extra Modifiers:Energy Regen +1, +5 AL vs Elemental

Name:Ascetic's Foot Design Armor Level (AL):60 Extra Modifiers:+1 Energy, Energy Regen +1

Name:Judge's Sandals Armor Level (AL):60 Extra Modifiers:-1 Energy, Energy Regen +1, +10 AL vs Physical

Now im pretty set on getting the ascetic handwraps and foot design because these areas are rarely hit, but im having trouble deciding on the other two armor pieces, any recommendations, personal experience or facts you could share to help me out?

Asrial · Dec 10, 2005, 03:35 AM // 03:35

Why not go for what you find aesthetically pleasing?

chilln_1ce · Dec 10, 2005, 04:06 PM // 16:06

Really, that's the last thing that bothers me, i'm all substance over style. If one thing is slightly better than the other, even if it looks worse, im taking it

Maxiemonster · Dec 10, 2005, 04:40 PM // 16:40

Depends on your playing style, tell your build and I can tell what you need

chilln_1ce · Dec 11, 2005, 01:43 AM // 01:43

Healing/Divine Favor atm, but what Im really wondering is what do monks get hit by the most, physical or magical attacks, and whether you think the 10 or 5 bonus armor against either is worth the extra energy, or whether this is a fair tradeoff.

Maxiemonster · Dec 11, 2005, 01:50 AM // 01:50

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=87744

Well, this is my build. I use Judge's armor, but it's only useful in (something like) my build. If oyu feel like getting some information, read it

XvArchonvX · Dec 11, 2005, 02:03 AM // 02:03

I personally think this comes down, not just to your build, but what you do with your build. If you play PvE a lot and can do a good job of staying in the back, tattoos might suit you best, as the extra energy storage is always nice when a battle drags on and healing progresses. However if you play PvP or have a good setup for energy recharge (i.e. essence bond in areas like UW or gear/keg farming in SF) then the extra protection of censors armor is what to go for.

Basically for a monk, how much energy storage you need should be your primary concern since it doesn't matter how long you survive if you are just standing around waiting for your energy to recharge. Hope this helps...

lishi · Dec 11, 2005, 11:43 PM // 23:43

wheterever you like put on your chest remember tatoo on hand and foot are a must :P

its almost 2 free energy

chilln_1ce · Dec 12, 2005, 01:45 AM // 01:45

Actually I have no idea what Im going to be using my character for. So in PvP I would assume you would be getting hit by mesmers and getting tracked down by warriors as you are the first priority to kill. What about in PvE though? I know if you stay out of the agro circle when the monsters are still acquiring targets you wont get targetted but what about the monster eles, do you get hit often enough by them that the bonus anti-elemental is worth it?