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AlienFromBeyond · Nov 11, 2006, 11:43 PM // 23:43

Talk about what stats you like to look for on your shields. Personally, I'm not sure whether I'd prefer a -2(in stance)/-2(when enchanted) or a -2(in stance)/-3(while hexed). Which do would you prefer in PvE? Or do you like to go with heal bonuses or condition duration reduction?

Captain Arne Is PRO · Nov 11, 2006, 11:45 PM // 23:45

I like 30/-5 because it's easy to get, cheap, and it's the lazyman's best friend. No condition involved, just chance.

Jesse · Nov 11, 2006, 11:56 PM // 23:56

I use a bunchof shields when i play on my tank. When farming with stances obviously a +45 /-2 in stance. When running with enchants i use +45/-2 while enchanted (also use this on my ranger) and for generic purposes i use the + 30/-5.

Mournblade · Nov 12, 2006, 12:06 AM // 00:06

most of the time I use +45/-2 while enchanted, but I always have my stance and 30/+5(20) for flexibility.

-.- · Nov 12, 2006, 01:17 AM // 01:17

+30/-2 Stance shield is my favorite.

A Leprechaun · Nov 12, 2006, 09:56 AM // 09:56

does anyone use any of the new anti condition mods?

Cottage Pie · Nov 12, 2006, 11:20 AM // 11:20

I like +30hp always, +10 ar Vs (whatever), any serious warrior has a collection of them.

I used to have a decent collection of them when max was +8 Vs but sold them to raise money for monk FoW ^^

Tegato · Nov 12, 2006, 07:03 PM // 19:03

30/-2(stance) mainly because most of my builds has an IAS stance included.

But the other stats are useful, because there are times when you'll need them over others.

Chris616263 · Nov 12, 2006, 07:13 PM // 19:13

30/-2 stance? I have a 45/-2 stance shield......

Mesmer in Need · Nov 12, 2006, 07:18 PM // 19:18

he means 30 always, and -2 when in a stance
mine:
45/-2 stance
60/-3 hexed
30/+7vs dwarfs(for shiverpeaks)

Shadwu · Nov 12, 2006, 07:19 PM // 19:19

30/-2 stance, the +30 is unconditional, 45/-2 stance shield, +45 when you are on stance...

deluxe · Nov 12, 2006, 07:55 PM // 19:55

30 hp allways, 10 AL vs Slashing/Blunt/Piercing/Fire

Shadwu · Nov 12, 2006, 08:04 PM // 20:04

Sorry had little lag...

Effigy · Nov 12, 2006, 10:01 PM // 22:01

I prefer an unconditional +30hp so your health doesn't drop when a stance/enchantment ends. Besides that, I like -5/20% or -2 stance the best. The armor versus damage type shields can be nice, but they're a little limited.

makosi · Nov 12, 2006, 10:17 PM // 22:17

I don't like -2 (stance), -2 (enchanted) or -5 (20%) mods because: a)they're conditional/chance and b)they're only defensive against physical damage which my warrior's armour is already resistent to. I like -blind(20%), -weakness(20%) and -crippled(20%) accompanied by +30 health.

Effigy · Nov 12, 2006, 11:34 PM // 23:34

The thing with the reduced conditions is you'll probably get them removed much faster by your monk than they would wear off even with -20% duration. If it was -50% duration or -20% duration for all conditions I might give it more consideration, but as they are right now I don't see them as being very useful.

makosi · Nov 13, 2006, 12:44 AM // 00:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Effigy

The thing with the reduced conditions is you'll probably get them removed much faster by your monk than they would wear off even with -20% duration. If it was -50% duration or -20% duration for all conditions I might give it more consideration, but as they are right now I don't see them as being very useful.

I agree. I think its fair to say that all shield 'secondary' mods are pretty weak especially after the update when reductions were limited to physical only.

Loshi · Nov 13, 2006, 07:47 AM // 07:47

I'm trying to build a -10 Vs slash, +30HP shield. Already ahve full contingent of dual reduction shields. +10 vs slash seems verrry useful.

Thom Bangalter · Nov 13, 2006, 08:12 AM // 08:12

Reduction mods are excellent in skirmish situations where you don't have reliable condition removal. And since the damage reduction has been altered they're still rather strong. Well, reduces blind anyway. Reduces cripple isn't bad either.

Again though, these things are far better in splits than in an 8v8 confrontation. However, considering how condition removal light pug monks generally are it would've been an assist, fortunately my hero monks are far better than any pve monk I've encountered.

xtremextreme · Nov 13, 2006, 09:55 PM // 21:55

45/-2 stanced

A serious warrior would not forget an IAS or defensive stance, and THAT is the time you need this shield.