+5 armour mod or the +30hp mod u decide?

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helllllloooooo
Banned
#1
hey guys which do u perfer +5 armour ,+7 physical ,+7elmental or +30 hp which would u use????
pls give me ur opinions ... thks
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zsoltcc
Frost Gate Guardian
#2
Do a search i think the +5armor and a +30 hp has been tested allready. On the long run +5 i think its better, but if u are struck with a lot of degen then +30 is better. I have both in different weapon slots so i just switch when i need them.
Jeff Highwind
Jeff Highwind
Forge Runner
#3
I remember seeing somthing about this on a GameFAQ Guide for the rangers.

If I remember correctly, the armor mods would be good for Melee classes while the HP Mods are suited for the long range supporters (Mages, Rangers, etc).
Rera
Rera
Wilds Pathfinder
#4
If you're being hit by attacks that actually care about armor, +5AL is better than +30HP. Unfortunately, a lot of the damage you face tends to be armor-ignoring, either in the form of degen, lifesteal, or armor-ignoring spells like Obsidian Flame.
Racthoh
Racthoh
Did I hear 7 heroes?
#5
Well in PvE, you won't be spiked... so unless you're constantly at 30 health stick with +5 armour.
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Venice Queen
Frost Gate Guardian
#6
+5 armor is always better than 30hp in the long run



Cheaper too, bcause most noobs stick to reasoning that 30 is better than 5 :P
ubermancer
ubermancer
Jungle Guide
#7
I often run dual sups on my Warrior to make tanking/damage easier, so Fortitude is an emerging favorite. Ive been a longtime supporter of +5 armor though.
Reikai
Reikai
Krytan Explorer
#8
generally... I think

vs Spike: +30 HP
vs Pressure: +5 armor.

in PvE though... its generally pressure.

however I spec my ranger for PvP... and in PvP, the +30 HP to help survive spikes is worth so much more than the +5 armor vs pressure... therefore I (and various others) spec our weapons with fortitude.
Ulivious The Reaper
Ulivious The Reaper
Desert Nomad
#9
Quote: Originally Posted by ubermancer
I often run dual sups on my Warrior to make tanking/damage easier, so Fortitude is an emerging favorite. Ive been a longtime supporter of +5 armor though.
That is the only reason you'd ever need a fortitude mod, the fact that you're going to be running a sword with a sheild (unless you're a total dunce) you should go with the +5 armour, the sheild will typically have the fortitude for you, i however have both :P a Vampiric fellblade of fortitude and vampiric katana of defense, works out great in the long run


oh yeh, also forgot, if you're ever going to get under spikeage, then go with the +30 mod :P
ubermancer
ubermancer
Jungle Guide
#10
Nah, Ive gotten to be a good enough tank that I can run hammer and still tank just fine, even in SF/FoW/UW etc.
samcobra
samcobra
Krytan Explorer
#11
In general, 30 health isn't going to save you from a spike; an infuser will. Given that it will give the infuser an extra 1/8th second, but since human reflexes only work at 1/10th second anyway, I dont think that +30 health mod has much benefit versus the +5 armor. The + armor will generally reduce damage from many different kinds of attacks over longer periods of time, saving you lots of health in the long run.

And... you could always carry a +30 just in case you get low, and switch out!
leeky baby
leeky baby
Desert Nomad
#12
Quote: Originally Posted by ubermancer
I often run dual sups on my Warrior to make tanking/damage easier, so Fortitude is an emerging favorite. Ive been a longtime supporter of +5 armor though. what happens if ur holding something so they all attack u then it dont matter what l33t shield/sword u have.........
MercenaryKnight
MercenaryKnight
Forge Runner
#13
The gear trick doesn't work any more. And if your holding anything like a ritualist pot you won't get any bonuses.
Hidden in the Mist
Hidden in the Mist
Banned
#14
+Armor helps against physical and elemental damage while +health helps against armor ignoring damage and degen.
Legendary Shiz
Legendary Shiz
Desert Nomad
#15
Just like every other mod, it all depends on what your using it for.
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helllllloooooo
Banned
#16
any more inputs? there are more warrior player than this lol
ArTy
ArTy
Lion's Arch Merchant
#17
I like others use both, depending on the situation. Just switch weapons depending on whether you are facing constant pressure (+5AL) or armor ignoring damage, spikes and degen (+HP).
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Vaga
Lion's Arch Merchant
#18
Most damage is actually armour ignoring which is why +30hp is better.
SparhawkJC
SparhawkJC
Krytan Explorer
#19
I agree with Vaga, I have enough armor as it is with max armor and spamming Watch Yourself! constantly the only damage I fear is degen and armor ignoring, both of which armor does not protect me from.
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Eldritch Icefist
Ascalonian Squire
#20
Quote: Originally Posted by Vaga
Most damage is actually armour ignoring which is why +30hp is better. Enough said. I would go with hp for pvp and ussualy pve.