Opinion on sword choice
lightblade
I'm currently weilding a golden phoenix blade with a diamond aegis. I'm also considering buying a fiery gladius to go with the diamond aegis. But which sword matches the best with vabbian armor?
NinjaKai
Unless your an IW mesmer. What is this thread doing here?
lightblade
why can't it be here? this forum is for everything about pve.
besides, sword is not just for IW. Just the 20% enchantment mod is good for many builds.
besides, sword is not just for IW. Just the 20% enchantment mod is good for many builds.
Redfeather1975
What about a sparkly Zodiac?
http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Image:Zodiac_Sword.jpg
http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Image:Zodiac_Sword.jpg
Marverick
There aren't many mes spells that require a +20% enchanting.
I suppose a +5 energy and +30 health or +5 armor sword would be nice though. HCT isn't really needed for mesmers and HSR is too unreliable.
I suppose a +5 energy and +30 health or +5 armor sword would be nice though. HCT isn't really needed for mesmers and HSR is too unreliable.
pingu666
i like long swords, nice classic look 
Renegade26
Dead Sword ftw
lightblade
I don't think Dead Sword will match Vabbian dress's glamous look
What if...
I second the Zodiac Sword.
We need some more elegant looking weapons. A rapier would compliment the 15k enchanters set beautifully IMO.
We need some more elegant looking weapons. A rapier would compliment the 15k enchanters set beautifully IMO.
korcan
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I second the Zodiac Sword.
We need some more elegant looking weapons. A rapier would compliment the 15k enchanters set beautifully IMO. is that the tormented sword your mes is wielding?
We need some more elegant looking weapons. A rapier would compliment the 15k enchanters set beautifully IMO. is that the tormented sword your mes is wielding?
What if...
No, it's the Zodiac sword at the beginning of an IW cast.
eggs0wn
Can someone explain to me why mesmers use swords in the first place?
What if...
Unconditional +5 energy and +30HP in a one handed weapon makes swords attractive.
5+12(focus) = 17 additional energy which is two energy higher than anything staves could offer at the time.
A wand could do the same but the +5^50 bonus was liable to disappear when you most needed it so the sword mods came out on top. Damage dealt by wanding was negligible, so swords became ideal caster weapons.
However, since Nightfall's release, new customizable options on two-handed weapons and the addition of spears have lessened the necessity of swords on the battlefield. I would upgrade from that Zodiac Sword if I knew of any awesome or at least comparable spear skins. That sword cost me a pretty penny after all.
5+12(focus) = 17 additional energy which is two energy higher than anything staves could offer at the time.
A wand could do the same but the +5^50 bonus was liable to disappear when you most needed it so the sword mods came out on top. Damage dealt by wanding was negligible, so swords became ideal caster weapons.
However, since Nightfall's release, new customizable options on two-handed weapons and the addition of spears have lessened the necessity of swords on the battlefield. I would upgrade from that Zodiac Sword if I knew of any awesome or at least comparable spear skins. That sword cost me a pretty penny after all.
lightblade
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Originally Posted by eggs0wn
Can someone explain to me why mesmers use swords in the first place?
Oh heck...mesmers use all kinds of weapon. The only weapon I haven't seen people use is hammer
Phe Belladona
i <3 the gothic sword, its not tapered, thin, long and elegant. its classic and looks amazing in the "ready" pose (just after a cast)
i have the vabbian dress but have to say the hose are by far the best part - the leg garters are amazing to add to most outfits.
i have the vabbian dress but have to say the hose are by far the best part - the leg garters are amazing to add to most outfits.
Seef II
I use a Jitte on my negative swap.
eggs0wn
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Originally Posted by What if...
Unconditional +5 energy and +30HP in a one handed weapon makes swords attractive.
5+12(focus) = 17 additional energy which is two energy higher than anything staves could offer at the time.
A wand could do the same but the +5^50 bonus was liable to disappear when you most needed it so the sword mods came out on top. Damage dealt by wanding was negligible, so swords became ideal caster weapons.
However, since Nightfall's release, new customizable options on two-handed weapons and the addition of spears have lessened the necessity of swords on the battlefield. I would upgrade from that Zodiac Sword if I knew of any awesome or at least comparable spear skins. That sword cost me a pretty penny after all. Ahh, thanks for the explanation. So any one-handed weapon would be suited for a mesmer, correct?
5+12(focus) = 17 additional energy which is two energy higher than anything staves could offer at the time.
A wand could do the same but the +5^50 bonus was liable to disappear when you most needed it so the sword mods came out on top. Damage dealt by wanding was negligible, so swords became ideal caster weapons.
However, since Nightfall's release, new customizable options on two-handed weapons and the addition of spears have lessened the necessity of swords on the battlefield. I would upgrade from that Zodiac Sword if I knew of any awesome or at least comparable spear skins. That sword cost me a pretty penny after all. Ahh, thanks for the explanation. So any one-handed weapon would be suited for a mesmer, correct?
Terra Xin
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Originally Posted by Seef II
I use a Jitte on my negative swap.
lol me too. It's the closest thing to a fencing sword.
Thom Bangalter
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Originally Posted by What if...
5+12(focus) = 17 additional energy which is two energy higher than anything staves could offer at the time.
A wand could do the same but the +5^50 bonus was liable to disappear when you most needed it so the sword mods came out on top. Damage dealt by wanding was negligible, so swords became ideal caster weapons.
However, since Nightfall's release, new customizable options on two-handed weapons and the addition of spears have lessened the necessity of swords on the battlefield. I would upgrade from that Zodiac Sword if I knew of any awesome or at least comparable spear skins. That sword cost me a pretty penny after all.
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Originally Posted by eggs0wn
Ahh, thanks for the explanation. So any one-handed weapon would be suited for a mesmer, correct?
No, see above.
Redfeather1975
I think the people who had HSR on their foci went with +5 weapons.
Actually upon reading the wiki it seemed it was more common for 55monks to use energy weapons, especially ones with +20% enchanting upgrades. It kinda makes sense. I totally forget the +20% enchanting. Now that I think about it, it really depends on your build. The Me/Rt Vengeful Farmer and Me/D Symbols of Inspiration Healer would use a +5 energy/+20% enchanting weapon, as the energy is tight and enchantment durations need to be as high as possible.
lightblade
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Originally Posted by Redfeather1975
...and Me/D Symbols of Inspiration Healer ...
What's this? You have any link for this build?
Redfeather1975
Can I link to the other guild wars fansite?
Well I will anyhoo!  Symbols of Inspiration Mystic Healer The beginning is a concept Arrendondo had, it starts to take definition towards the middle where he tweaks what skills are in the build and leaves a good amount of optional slots to play around with. It's kinda hectic, but I like it so far! |