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bilton06 · Apr 29, 2008, 03:25 PM // 15:25

hi ive posted this in the mesmer section because its my main, but it really applies to all caster professions. is there any recommended build for casters, in the way of - are staffs better than wand+focus? i noticed the ele heroes, gwen, and ogden all have staffs, but even though dunkoro and tahlkora are also monks, i think they both started off with single-handed weapons and focuses.

Carboplatin · Apr 29, 2008, 03:40 PM // 15:40

i use staffs on heros just cause i am lazy.

any builds that rely on enchants, other then MoR should use a +20% enchanting mod via a staff or caster sword/axe/spear.

if not running enchants, then not that big of a difference between the two.

Kattar · Apr 29, 2008, 03:41 PM // 15:41

Search is win.

http://guildwarsguru.com/forum/showt...=staff+OR+wand

bilton06 · Apr 29, 2008, 03:43 PM // 15:43

ok thanks er how do you search?

Shinjinbukai · Apr 29, 2008, 03:43 PM // 15:43

I would say you should use staffs, I personally dislike the -1 energy regen from rod/offhand combo. But I also agree with the poster above me that you should use rod/offhand for enchant stack heavy builds.

Kattar · Apr 29, 2008, 03:44 PM // 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by bilton06

ok thanks er how do you search?

It's at the top of the page. In the same bar as User CP.

It's also "wand" not rod. Just so you know.

bilton06 · Apr 29, 2008, 03:45 PM // 15:45

aha yeah sorry dont know how i missed it. thanks

Jam Jar · Apr 30, 2008, 02:20 AM // 02:20

Well, you can always go a 40/40 set and cast your spells more

. While you can change into a staff set for enchantments and stuff

. Maybe even a sword/shield set for defense

.

bilton06 · Apr 30, 2008, 04:54 PM // 16:54

hmm ok so swapping around is the key. so if i have a wand and focus with no energy boost, then change to a staff with +10, does that immediately give me 10 energy, or just raise my max by 10?

zling · Apr 30, 2008, 05:00 PM // 17:00

weapon switching ftw!

Kattar · Apr 30, 2008, 05:00 PM // 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by bilton06

hmm ok so swapping around is the key. so if i have a wand and focus with no energy boost, then change to a staff with +10, does that immediately give me 10 energy, or just raise my max by 10?

Both, if I recall correctly.

bilton06 · Apr 30, 2008, 05:02 PM // 17:02

ok ill keep that in mind

MasterSasori · Apr 30, 2008, 06:47 PM // 18:47

Weapon Switching.

Try searching the forum instead of just making new threads. This has been covered over and over and over.

weretoad · May 03, 2008, 02:47 PM // 14:47

it really depends on what you up against, your build, and your play style. if you play style includes weapon switching then use both

Tyla · May 03, 2008, 04:37 PM // 16:37

Rod & Off-hand would be more beneficial.

If you're running PvE skills and/or enchantments, Staff.

Weaponswitching, as mentioned above, is a stronger tactic though.