wtf is a 55?

MFEB9X

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2006

Greek Mafia

N/W

i just heard that term n remembered i hear dit once on guildwars too.....what is it?

rhYmedizzle

rhYmedizzle

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Mar 2006

Funkin Around[FA]

Mo/N

a monk that has 55 health by using superior runes to lose health and a -50 health icon, then using protective spirit to take 5 dmg a hit

MFEB9X

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2006

Greek Mafia

N/W

wouldn't any good mes own him then? counter the protective thing or just backfire them?

Vahn Roi

Vahn Roi

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2006

[HiDE]

they are used for farming, not fighting.

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Linkage
http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Mo/any_55hp_Solo_Monk

RuPee

RuPee

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2005

Los Angeles, CA

[RoD]

Mo/

its not really meant for pvp if thats what your thinking. its mainly a farming and in some cases a running build.

xerverkillah

xerverkillah

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Aug 2005

foo.bar

Ladies Rhythm and Movement Club [MOVE]

R/

its a special build people use to solo farm
5x superior runes = 105hp
+ -50hp grim cesta = 55hp hence the name 55monk

since protective spirit lower all damage down to 10% of ur max health all damage is only 5. With mending + healing breeze on u can easily regain that health

Former Ruling

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Oct 2005

Cedartown, Georgia

R/

Quote:
Originally Posted by MFEB9X
wouldn't any good mes own him then? counter the protective thing or just backfire them?
This is a PvE build mind you..

Backfire's Dmg is reduced by Prot Spirit I Beleive And you can time around Enchant Strips.

Mesmers only hard because most pack Interupts, which WTFPWNS a 55 if the enemy is too good at it.

Elena

Elena

Desert Nomad

Join Date: May 2005

Belgium

Lifesteal annihilates a 55 hp monk tho

CyberMesh0

CyberMesh0

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jul 2005

Charter Vanguard [CV]

N/Me

Hence why the location to 55 is carefully chosen in the farmer's favor- lots of enemies and no unfriendly skills nearby. Examples are the troll cave outside Droknar's Forge and the minotaurs in the beginning area of Elona Reach.

Former Ruling

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Oct 2005

Cedartown, Georgia

R/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Elena
Lifesteal annihilates a 55 hp monk tho
But a modded 105Hp can do just fine if only 1 necromancer is using 1 lifestealing skill and such.

The 55 is alittle more versitile than some make them...

manitoba1073

manitoba1073

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2006

ManitobaShipyards Refit and Repair Station

(SFC)Star Fleet Command,(TDE)The Daggerfall elite,(SOoM)Secret order of Magi

little more versitle is an understatement. i have beat propechies with my 55 from start to finish. if you get good even if there mesmers and necros around u can deal with them fairly easily. as 1 of my favorite spots had lots of mesmers in it. till they removed the great golden chests