Curse

Bushels The Great · Apr 25, 2006, 06:54 PM // 18:54

So what do you guys prefer? =p

I've had a collectors 15^50 for since I started the game pretty much (3 weeks or so), but recently bought a 15^stance. I *think* I like the stance one better, but I'm an idiot and can't remember to be in a stance 100% of the time.

For PvE I use Flurry and Rush, for PvP I can stay in Rush about 95% of the time, so I take Flurry out. If I ever get to endgame PvP, GvG etc., I suppose I could put in Frenzy instead.

Anyhow, I digress. Gimme your thoughts!

EDIT- Feel free to include any other mods you like, too. =)

Mournblade · Apr 25, 2006, 07:10 PM // 19:10

I know this wasn't part of your question, but I prefer "while enchanted" because almost all of my builds (pve) figgure i'll be enchanted all the time. So to answer your question - do you spend more time in a stance, or do you spend more time above 50% health?

NinjaKai · Apr 25, 2006, 07:16 PM // 19:16

Let's put it this way. It all comes down to what your build uses. If your maintaining a stance use a stance sword. If you have one with good healing rate use ^ 50%. If you are maintaining an enchantment use the while enchanted swords. My point simply is it's all situational.

Jetdoc · Apr 25, 2006, 07:42 PM // 19:42

15% always, -5 energy + Gladiator's Armor FTW!!!#!@!#$!2

Thailii Monkey · Apr 25, 2006, 08:05 PM // 20:05

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Originally Posted by Jetdoc

15% always, -5 energy + Gladiator's Armor FTW!!!#!@!#$!2

^yup^

SnipiousMax · Apr 25, 2006, 09:50 PM // 21:50

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Originally Posted by Jetdoc

15% always, -5 energy + Gladiator's Armor FTW!!!#!@!#$!2

That's what I use too.

Lynnrose · Apr 25, 2006, 09:53 PM // 21:53

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Originally Posted by SnipiousMax

That's what I use too.

Sorry to break-up the group hug here, but -5 energy as a primary weapon on a PvP warrior (Glad's armor notwithstanding) can cause problems. Many warrior builds, particularly hammers, rely on energy skills. I prefer -10AL while attacking, which I wish were an option for PvP-only toons.

Prefectus · Apr 25, 2006, 09:59 PM // 21:59

well i use +15 in stance cuz it still gives me +10% wile useing flurry on my fellblade if its custum,
really like everyone said its all about how YOU play the game

Mournblade · Apr 26, 2006, 04:06 AM // 04:06

The lesson learned: be a packrat! hehehe

One 15^50% weapon
One 15% enchanted weapon
One 15% in stance weapon
One 20<50% weapon
Or suck up the -5 energy and some money and carry a 15%/-5 or -10 weapon

And to be truly flexible you'll want a sword, axe and hammer version of each... and a bow... and about 10 shields.

*faints*

]SK[ · Apr 26, 2006, 11:45 AM // 11:45

I use a 15% while in stance Zealous Fellblade. With this I can spam flurry for my stance weapon and shield and also get about 6 energy back from flurry so can keep this up all the time and have the benefit of flurry charging my adren.

Don Zardeone · Apr 26, 2006, 12:28 PM // 12:28

There's mesmer stances that last very long. Physical resistance, elemental resitance etc...

It really depends on what you're doing.

In PvE, damage reduction from stances like physical resistance might be more effective than 75% blocking chance

]SK[ · Apr 26, 2006, 01:18 PM // 13:18

Means you have to put points into inspiration though. Plus there's a hefty penalty of taking more damage from physical if using elemental resistance and vice versa.

Worthington · Apr 26, 2006, 02:41 PM // 14:41

3 points in Inspiration (leftovers) get you a 42 second stance so duration isn't an issue.

the -24 AL to elemental (or physical in the case of Ele Resist) can be a bummer though, your right. Can always throw up "watch yourself" to counter.