Guild Wars Forums - GW Guru
 
 

Go Back   Guild Wars Forums - GW Guru > The Hall of Knowledge > The Campfire

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old Apr 16, 2008, 10:50 PM // 22:50   #41
Krytan Explorer
 
itsvictor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Advertisement

Disable Ads
Default

PvE...is not an argument...regardless you should have MONKS w/ PROT backing you which makes the double damage negligible(Makes it easier to hit spirit bond's heal/prot spirit activates soz....).
itsvictor is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Apr 17, 2008, 12:21 AM // 00:21   #42
Wilds Pathfinder
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by itsvictor
PvE...is not an argument...regardless you should have MONKS w/ PROT backing you which makes the double damage negligible(Makes it easier to hit spirit bond's heal/prot spirit activates soz....).
Protective spirit for a PvE warrior? Really? Enemies can hit up to 5% of my max hp at best, so I don't bring protective spirit on my monk hero. Should I start bringing it? Does it have any use in NM?
Sir Tidus is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Apr 17, 2008, 12:25 AM // 00:25   #43
Furnace Stoker
 
Crom The Pale's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Guild: Ageis Ascending
Profession: W/
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir Tidus
Protective spirit for a PvE warrior? Really? Enemies can hit up to 5% of my max hp at best, so I don't bring protective spirit on my monk hero. Should I start bringing it? Does it have any use in NM?
Normal Mode wars should not need PS, however Hard Mode is a totaly different story. Bosses can strike for 300+ damage vs even the strongest warrior and a group of eles might spike you down in an instant!
Crom The Pale is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Apr 17, 2008, 12:25 AM // 00:25   #44
Forge Runner
 
Bowstring Badass's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Character selection screen figuring what I want to play...
Guild: Purple Lingerie - :D
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir Tidus
Ok, but when the enemy is attacking you, you can keep using Flurry but not Frenzy. In PvE, you fight a lot of mobs that outnumber you, so the chance that you'll be under attack increases.
.


Flail is better in PvE as it has no drawbacks w/ a cancel stance for PvE because well you stated it.

/sarcasm But you did state the obvious so you win. /sarcasmend
Bowstring Badass is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Apr 17, 2008, 12:26 AM // 00:26   #45
Age
Hall Hero
 
Age's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: California Canada/BC
Guild: STG Administrator
Profession: Mo/
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir Tidus
Protective spirit for a PvE warrior? Really? Enemies can hit up to 5% of my max hp at best, so I don't bring protective spirit on my monk hero. Should I start bringing it? Does it have any use in NM?
When you get to high lvl areas around the Desert and SouthShiver Peaks it is good idea to bring it or put on you Monks heros bar.It is not necessary around Kryta and Maguuma Jungle.
Age is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Apr 17, 2008, 12:36 AM // 00:36   #46
Jungle Guide
 
Alex the Great's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: America.....got a problem with that?
Guild: [Lite]
Profession: W/
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir Tidus
Ok, but when the enemy is attacking you, you can keep using Flurry but not Frenzy. In PvE, you fight a lot of mobs that outnumber you, so the chance that you'll be under attack increases.
Chuck Noris wins pve with frenzy, cause who wants to hit Chuck Noris!! But on a more serious note

Flurry is really bad, because warriors are for damage lol, so in pve just use flail.



then in pvp use TEH 1337N335 OF FRENZY!!!!!
Alex the Great is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Apr 17, 2008, 01:00 AM // 01:00   #47
Wilds Pathfinder
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bowstring Badass
.


Flail is better in PvE as it has no drawbacks w/ a cancel stance for PvE because well you stated it.

/sarcasm But you did state the obvious so you win. /sarcasmend
Lol, just how much pain you guys wanna cause me?! JK.
I keep hearing this, but I have no Nightfall lol. So for PvE Frenzy or Flurry or neither?
Sir Tidus is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Apr 17, 2008, 01:05 AM // 01:05   #48
Age
Hall Hero
 
Age's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: California Canada/BC
Guild: STG Administrator
Profession: Mo/
Default

I thought you had heros I guess for EoTN if no NF then use Frenzy and keep Sprint handy or Rush to cancel it out.Go give it try and get your feet wet enough questions.
Age is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Apr 17, 2008, 05:23 AM // 05:23   #49
Wilds Pathfinder
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Age
I thought you had heros I guess for EoTN if no NF then use Frenzy and keep Sprint handy or Rush to cancel it out.Go give it try and get your feet wet enough questions.
Thanks a lot everyone. Though if you use sprint to cancel then why not use a 75% block stance instead? They have the same recharge.
Sir Tidus is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Apr 17, 2008, 06:36 AM // 06:36   #50
Furnace Stoker
 
Dr Strangelove's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Wasting away again in Margaritaville
Guild: [HOTR]
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir Tidus
Thanks a lot everyone. Though if you use sprint to cancel then why not use a 75% block stance instead? They have the same recharge.
That's probably a fine idea in PvE, since nothing kites. In PvP, speed boosts are mandatory. I probably spend as much time in rush as I do in frenzy.

TBH, I'm not wild on frenzy in PvE. The AI loves to target whoever is in front, so you'll be forced to prot up heavily. Even then, it's not a good idea to have it up 100% of the time. As crappy as tiger stance is, it's far more forgiving. If you're prophecies only, you're in a bind. Flurry doesn't up your damage much, tiger's fury is neat, but energy-intensive, in a secondary, and requires a hefty spec.

The other downside is that using frenzy in PvE teaches you bad habits. If you're always protted up, you don't learn to cancel frenzy intelligently.
Dr Strangelove is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Apr 17, 2008, 07:49 AM // 07:49   #51
Likes naked dance offs
 
cellardweller's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Guild: The Older Gamers [TOG]
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir Tidus
Lol, just how much pain you guys wanna cause me?! JK.
I keep hearing this, but I have no Nightfall lol. So for PvE Frenzy or Flurry or neither?
Tiger's fury is the pve IAS of choice for non-nightfall owners imo. I have fond memories of using it to rampage through grenth's footprint with Alkar for backup.

Last edited by cellardweller; Apr 17, 2008 at 07:52 AM // 07:52..
cellardweller is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Apr 17, 2008, 03:02 PM // 15:02   #52
Krytan Explorer
 
itsvictor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Crom The Pale
Normal Mode wars should not need PS, however Hard Mode is a totaly different story. Bosses can strike for 300+ damage vs even the strongest warrior and a group of eles might spike you down in an instant!
Stormcloud Incubus come to mind, oh the enchant removal >_< Normal mode is easy enough but there's usually still PS in case I forgot about some monster that hits 100+ easily.
itsvictor is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Apr 17, 2008, 05:19 PM // 17:19   #53
Lion's Arch Merchant
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Mass
Guild: Cellestial Guard
Profession: W/E
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir Tidus
l Frenzy (which also takes up two skill slots).
Not true exactly
yes frenzy req a cancel stance but in general pvp as a melee class you should almost ALWAYS have a sprint/run stance on your bar.. makes it easy to get close to fleeing fools.
so in general case it doesnt take two slots.
and as the other guys said frenzy is #1 for a reason in PVP as a melee higharmor target your not really going to get targeted if you "go with the crowd" or with your team becuase like you everyone else is looking for sqwishys to step on so with carful planing and target picking you can unload a CRAPP load of dmg very fast. so yeah its in your skill lvl.
thor thunder is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Apr 18, 2008, 12:48 AM // 00:48   #54
Lion's Arch Merchant
 
Join Date: May 2005
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir Tidus
Lol, I have no Factions either
Tiger's Fury is Prophecies. You will need a zealous weapon to sustain it though.
evenfall is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Apr 18, 2008, 12:55 AM // 00:55   #55
Wilds Pathfinder
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by evenfall
Tiger's Fury is Prophecies. You will need a zealous weapon to sustain it though.
Oh my bad. I thought he meant tiger stance.
Sir Tidus is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Apr 18, 2008, 12:59 AM // 00:59   #56
Jungle Guide
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: wisconsin
Guild: Spiders Lair Kurz [SpL]
Profession: W/A
Default

I only use Flail after my BackBreaker... yup thats it lol
Teh [prefession]-zorz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Apr 18, 2008, 01:18 AM // 01:18   #57
Frost Gate Guardian
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: STALKER!
Guild: Not in One
Profession: N/A
Default

I don't like the shock axe build, tbh. It has too many energy skills, an warrior can pump out decent damage without having that many energy skills. I mean 1 or 2 of them is OK, but if you have like 4 that you need always, well your gonna be in trouble.

TBH, ive used PURE adren builds before, except for 1 skill. The build worked fine, seeing as i could probably charge up all my adreneline in 1 hit.
Splitisoda is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Apr 18, 2008, 01:22 AM // 01:22   #58
Furnace Stoker
 
ShadowsRequiem's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Guild: Inde is Smoking [Hawt] *ToA*
Profession: W/E
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Splitisoda
I don't like the shock axe build, tbh. It has too many energy skills, an warrior can pump out decent damage without having that many energy skills. I mean 1 or 2 of them is OK, but if you have like 4 that you need always, well your gonna be in trouble.

TBH, ive used PURE adren builds before, except for 1 skill. The build worked fine, seeing as i could probably charge up all my adreneline in 1 hit.
Zealous axe+ knowing when to use shock

thats all you really need.
ShadowsRequiem is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Apr 21, 2008, 06:39 PM // 18:39   #59
Desert Nomad
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Québec
Guild: Legacy of Angels [Halo]
Profession: E/
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cathode_Reborn

With good use of cancel stances, Frenzy is great....compared to other IAS's at least. Tiger stance has a long recharge and too much downtime. Flail means enemies will kite (assuming axe/sword).
To be honest Tiger Stance is great in RA (no anywhere else though ). I say this because [Tiger Stance] allows me to compress my bar, no need for a cancel stance and anyway, in RA if you accidentaly have frenzy up and get hit with an unexpected [Lightning Orb] your RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GOed (especially when you consider that the chances of you having a healer are slim).

In organised team PvP I def. have to agree that [Frenzy] + [Rush] > [Tiger Stance]

Edit: Concerning Flail, I'd say use it in a KD build or PvE
Molock is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Apr 21, 2008, 07:23 PM // 19:23   #60
Furnace Stoker
 
Dr Strangelove's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Wasting away again in Margaritaville
Guild: [HOTR]
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Molock
To be honest Tiger Stance is great in RA (no anywhere else though ). I say this because [Tiger Stance] allows me to compress my bar, no need for a cancel stance
Rush isn't there only as a cancel stance, it allows you to beat the crap out of anyone who kites. Autocrits in the back are awesome, especially when the alternative is running around uselessly. I spend nearly as much time in rush as I do in frenzy, I can't imagine playing without it.
Dr Strangelove is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Share This Forum!  
 
 
           

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Trying to get Flail in Prophecies Keero89 Questions & Answers 3 Feb 12, 2008 01:51 PM // 13:51
Why Flail is bad on sins. Samurai-JM Assassin 14 Apr 15, 2007 05:42 AM // 05:42
Surena Gladiator's Arena 23 Mar 31, 2007 03:06 PM // 15:06
Flail Vs. Frenzy Xeones The Great The Campfire 26 Jan 01, 2007 11:40 PM // 23:40
Flail Barraging Evilsod The Campfire 7 Sep 29, 2006 01:15 PM // 13:15


All times are GMT. The time now is 05:34 AM // 05:34.


Powered by: vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2016, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
jQuery(document).ready(checkAds()); function checkAds(){if (document.getElementById('adsense')!=undefined){document.write("_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'Adblock', 'Unblocked', 'false',,true]);");}else{document.write("