Curse

Sandros · May 15, 2009, 08:49 AM // 08:49

[build prof=Mo/W ProtectionPrayers=12+1+1 DivineFavor=10+1 Tactics=8][Boon Signet][Reversal of Fortune][Aura of Stability][Balanced Stance][Shield Bash][Deny Hexes][Guardian][Spirit Bond][/build]

I didnt come up with this build, or actually the idea of using this elite and I dont know if it actually been around for awhile. I saw a guild in observer mode using [Boon Signet] and I was wondering if its viable in the post may update upcoming meta. (dont remember what guild it was but they were in the top 100).

Since I dont actually remember the bar beside maybe 1-2 key skills, I tried to make one thinking what it actually might have been. Please take note that I am nowhere an expert on making GvG bars so I might have missed something crucial or this bar might be only a part of a team build that I am unware of.

This monk was using [Boon Signet] before the PnH nerf so I'm not saying PnH is actually that bad anymore but from the couple games I saw in observer mode after the patch today, I saw that most prot monks are now using [Life Sheath] or [Restore Condition].

So my question is, is this viable? how does it compare to the 2 other skills I mentioned above? Take note it would be used usually with a standard WoH monk having 1 hex removal and [Draw Conditions]. Warrior defensive skills on both bars are of course based on preference. (disciplined stance and sprint works too)

From what I understood while I was watching the prot monk play, he was doing is job proting and is elite was a decent support heal when used alone and very good combined with is other prot spells. 100 hp heals on reversal of fortune as an exemple. It also had a very good synergy with [Deny Hexes] since when the signet is on cooldown it removed 2 hexes.

Anyone here have any inputs on the viability of this bar?

(Please excuse my bas english!)

IMMORTAlMITCH · May 15, 2009, 09:40 AM // 09:40

Boon signet is terrible.

Sun Fired Blank · May 15, 2009, 01:01 PM // 13:01

Life Sheath is a likely candidate. Aura of Faith is also strong even if spikes are dependent on Pain of Disenchantment.

tigros · May 15, 2009, 01:09 PM // 13:09

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Originally Posted by Sun Fired Blank

Life Sheath is a likely candidate. Aura of Faith is also strong even if spikes are dependent on Pain of Disenchantment.

Restore Condition is still better than Life Sheath for the additional red bar push in the right direction. i don't think this will change things much, we might still see PnH with a faster hex removal, same as with PnH and Mend Condition for faster condition removal on the prot monk.

However, it also depends on the meta, if it switches to a heavy condition or physical, we might see the return of Restore Condition, or maybe even Shield of Deflection.

Sun Fired Blank · May 15, 2009, 03:37 PM // 15:37

Restore Condition is still pretty strong as a power heal, but bar compression is always a big plus. Shield of Deflection is pretty unlikely. 10E skills in general are unlikely.

Neo-LD · May 15, 2009, 04:54 PM // 16:54

Depends on what the metagame develops into. We shall see.

scruffy · May 15, 2009, 05:15 PM // 17:15

i think it would be neat to use 2 boon signet prot monks with gift of health, no1 i have talked to shares this sentiment though

Reverend Dr · May 15, 2009, 07:56 PM // 19:56

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Originally Posted by scruffy

i think it would be neat to use 2 boon signet prot monks with gift of health, no1 i have talked to shares this sentiment though

Used 2 boon sig monks with soldiers defense. Its hilarious and pretty easy. While easy it has a lower ceiling and ultimately WoH + P&H(or another elite) is superior.

moriz · May 15, 2009, 10:21 PM // 22:21

[guardian][life sheath][divine healing][heaven's delight][spirit bond][deny hexes]

handles party healing and hex/condition removal in one fell swoop.