And just sometimes... a collectors sword is awsome. Nothing better than having Koss set up with the correct blade (the one he starts with) but max damage and 15^50 mod
When it comes to a you and a sword...
lg5000
Firstly, something which is max damage and obtainable by me. After that, it goes into what type of skin I want/like.
And just sometimes... a collectors sword is awsome. Nothing better than having Koss set up with the correct blade (the one he starts with) but max damage and 15^50 mod
And just sometimes... a collectors sword is awsome. Nothing better than having Koss set up with the correct blade (the one he starts with) but max damage and 15^50 mod
shadowmist
I just go with whatever works best, doesn't matter what skin it has. I like green stuff because I don't have to go mod hunting as much, though I do have a few rare req.8 max stuff with perfect mods, but those I just got from drops.
Orbberius
Back when PvE characters had an advantage over PvP chars in PvP, I got my warrior a nice golden phoenix blade, because that's one of the few sword skins I like. Other than that and 15k armor, I haven't done much because I don't have money.
*Alexiel*
I am quite shallow when it comes to weps to be honest, I like them to be pretty and sparkly xD
Yeah they have to be able to do the job, I wouldn't use a crap sword just because it sparkled, I'd find one thats skin I liked and pulled it off aswell.
I'd spend a lot on something I liked the look of but don't get me wrong though, I'd never buy a crystalline sword just because 'its rare'. The name is pretty but the sword itself...ugh. S'all about personal preference.
However Zodiac and Celestials...<3 them. I guess thats why I bought my monket a energy+5 zodiac sword to use, but hey to me its worth it, because I adore the skin. Its all good ^-^
Yeah they have to be able to do the job, I wouldn't use a crap sword just because it sparkled, I'd find one thats skin I liked and pulled it off aswell.
I'd spend a lot on something I liked the look of but don't get me wrong though, I'd never buy a crystalline sword just because 'its rare'. The name is pretty but the sword itself...ugh. S'all about personal preference.
However Zodiac and Celestials...<3 them. I guess thats why I bought my monket a energy+5 zodiac sword to use, but hey to me its worth it, because I adore the skin. Its all good ^-^
Gwmaster
i actually like skins that match the kind of armor that i wear, i don't care if its blue purple or gold, but it needs to get the job done
eggs0wn
The only rare weapon I have is my Urgoz Longbow which dropped for me! My Ranger loves it. Beside that I really have nothing. There are a few Swords I have my eye on for my Monk but nothing that WOWS me.
Saraphim
Stats first, skin second. I am rather attached to my 15^50 fellblade, it dropped from a Blade of Corruption when my ele was doing the "Gain Zenmai" quest months ago. I rolled a warrior just so I could use it... 
Also had a perfect Gothic Dual Axe drop for me the other day. Love that skin.
Also had a perfect Gothic Dual Axe drop for me the other day. Love that skin.
Wilhelm
My monkie has halfass stuff. Diamond Aegises, Oni Blade, Igneous Sword. It's too expensive to outfit a 'complete' monk for PvP.
Eldin
When it comes to me and a sword...I just ignore it, because I use axes!
Seriously now, I'd say desired mods and stats first, look second. I try to accomplish both at once, but if necessary I'll take any axe with my desired stats.
As for looks, a fellblade or FDS. I'm too poor to afford the big boys like Crystallines, though.
Seriously now, I'd say desired mods and stats first, look second. I try to accomplish both at once, but if necessary I'll take any axe with my desired stats.
As for looks, a fellblade or FDS. I'm too poor to afford the big boys like Crystallines, though.
Priest Of Sin
QFT to me? BRING IT, MINI-MAN!
Robin Range
IMO colossal scimitar is definently the best sword skin and ive been saving money just so my monk would have. it would be even better if it was easy to buy, but i also like fellblades, and HATE crystillines.
its all about the way it looks for a monks because mads are just so easy to get
its all about the way it looks for a monks because mads are just so easy to get
Ulivious The Reaper
as has been stated before, personal looks over community chosen "good" skins... i have a orange req 10 (elonian) gladius that i customized the instant i got it, goes great with 15k sunspear and addy sheild (another collector item 5 margonite masks yay)
Artisan
I mostly care about the stats. I'd rather have them on a cool looking skin, of course, but I really only use what I find, I don't buy weapons from other players just to get a cool skin. If I find one, then great, but it's not worth my hard-earned cash. I was rather happy a couple days ago when I found a perfect req 9 inscribable FDS for my Warrior.
I'm much more likely to splurge on armor, but I'm more picky about it too. I hate almost all ranger armor, which is bad since I play my ranger a lot, but I'm going to get ancient armor for her at some point, which looks pretty cool. The armor I'm most proud of is my male assassin's 15k kurzick armor, which is dyed white.
I'm much more likely to splurge on armor, but I'm more picky about it too. I hate almost all ranger armor, which is bad since I play my ranger a lot, but I'm going to get ancient armor for her at some point, which looks pretty cool. The armor I'm most proud of is my male assassin's 15k kurzick armor, which is dyed white.
Skyy High
I think I'm coming to the realization that I buy pretty much all my weapons. Save hero equipment, I don't think anything I'm currently using actually dropped for me....
Edge Martinez
I really like the Dadao sword and usually just customize one of the 15>50 collectors ones. My Monk has a Vertebreaker (ugly as sin) that just happened to have perfect stats for the monk.
arcanemacabre
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I think I'm coming to the realization that I buy pretty much all my weapons. Save hero equipment, I don't think anything I'm currently using actually dropped for me....
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There's still a nice handful of weapons I'd still like to get my hands on, but are currently beyond my reach, cause they're just too darn expensive. That includes a nice Dwarven Axe, Colossal Scimiatar, Tyrian Sickle (with better stats than good ol Victo's), Mallyx's Reaver/Stygian Reaver, Ascalon Razor (if and when we can ever get a max version *drools*), Sunqua Blade, Ornate Scimitar, and Mallyx's Edge.
See? I don't ask for much...
Out Kold
dude....elemental swords ftw!
anyway, Sunqua Blade and Katana's drop in luxon chests. trust me i CR these chests a lot, or used to. i got 1 gold req 8 max dmg sunqua, no dmg mod, and a lot of purples. i cr in the place where sskai is...(i forgot)
anyway, Sunqua Blade and Katana's drop in luxon chests. trust me i CR these chests a lot, or used to. i got 1 gold req 8 max dmg sunqua, no dmg mod, and a lot of purples. i cr in the place where sskai is...(i forgot)
arcanemacabre
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dude....elemental swords ftw!
anyway, Sunqua Blade and Katana's drop in luxon chests. trust me i CR these chests a lot, or used to. i got 1 gold req 8 max dmg sunqua, no dmg mod, and a lot of purples. i cr in the place where sskai is...(i forgot) |
Also, yeah I think Sunqua Blades aren't that rare, but I haven't been able to find a good one for sale in a LONG time. I certainly don't feel like CRing for ages just to find the right one. I did my CR time, and managed to get a nice Jade Sword out of it, which is, of course, a part of my collection
ElinoraNeSangre
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Do you only like the rare skins? Or will you take bare minimum to get the job done.
Luxury is somewhat a part of my playing experience and i'd like to know how many monks out there only go for the colossal scimitars or the crystaline. Also how many monks take a short sword and slap on one under mods on that. |
As a monk, I use this strange item called a "healing rod". But perhaps that's just me.
-kel
Lord-UWR
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Sorry, I don't swing that way.
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On the matter of weapons, just look at how ugly pvp items are, but nobody cares, cuz they serve their purpose.
In pve, however, skin does matter. Mostly armor skins is what matters to me and most others, but weapons are just as important. For example, just look at how nice Kanaxai's Edge is. And it's cheap too. Kanaxai's AXE FTW as well. The animation on the axe is like a light version of a fell blade, but much nicer.
cyberjanet
To be honest, I have no idea what my weapon looks like.
What I do know is that it has req 9 on soul reaping, and will halve the recharge time (20% chance) on ALL spells.
Now THAT to me is cool.
Armour - now that's another issue.
What I do know is that it has req 9 on soul reaping, and will halve the recharge time (20% chance) on ALL spells.
Now THAT to me is cool.
Armour - now that's another issue.
ShadowStorm
When it comes to me and a sword, as you said it in the title, it's a Flamberge or nothing. There are no other swords for me. Rare skins? What are those? There is only Flamberge. Collector's items? There are no collector's swords. Collectors don't offer Flamberges. Swords are rare in Factions... Afflicted Rangers are the only enemies that drop Flamberges.
I think you all get my point. I won't equip any sword-class weapons on any of my characters unless it's a Flamberge. Every other sword is just trade-bait or merchant-fodder.
The Original and still the Best... Flamberge. It's Everything you want to be.
I think you all get my point. I won't equip any sword-class weapons on any of my characters unless it's a Flamberge. Every other sword is just trade-bait or merchant-fodder.
The Original and still the Best... Flamberge. It's Everything you want to be.
S_Serpent
For me it all depends on personnal taste - but must have perfect stats with req 9
My ele has a nice collection of customized collector/weaponsmith one handed weapons/offhands. Since I think the prophecies skins are just the best for an ele.
My ele has a nice collection of customized collector/weaponsmith one handed weapons/offhands. Since I think the prophecies skins are just the best for an ele.
Stixxx
Almost every weapon i have on my monk was found, so basically i have rare weapons for cheap ^^
Only thing i bought from someone else was a sun and moon shield with +10 vs slashing.
Only thing i bought from someone else was a sun and moon shield with +10 vs slashing.
arcanemacabre
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The Original and still the Best... Flamberge. It's Everything you want to be.
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Oh man, I would so use a Flamberge... if I had a MALE warrior.
That's right, I got a female warrior, so it's only the small/medium weapons for me. Which is fine because swords like the Sunqua Blade I mentioned earlier look really good on a female warrior, and not so much on a male.I did, at one time, have a nice gold Req9 Flamberge that I had Koss use. At least it was nice from a distance.
captainccc
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When it comes to me and a sword, as you said it in the title, it's a Flamberge or nothing. There are no other swords for me. Rare skins? What are those? There is only Flamberge. Collector's items? There are no collector's swords. Collectors don't offer Flamberges. Swords are rare in Factions... Afflicted Rangers are the only enemies that drop Flamberges.
I think you all get my point. I won't equip any sword-class weapons on any of my characters unless it's a Flamberge. Every other sword is just trade-bait or merchant-fodder. The Original and still the Best... Flamberge. It's Everything you want to be. |
Dont mean to change the subject to drastically but, do many monks use sheilds in pve as well? I will probably just use an offhand.
And to the person that said they used a healing rod. The reason some monks use swords is because of the great versitile of 20% enchants on 1 hand. That way the second hand you can have for energy + other stats.
Coloneh
only loser monks use swords. spears are ftw
Skawtt
Go before show.
undeadgun
i personally use a stygian reaver inscriptable, i dont know other monks, but i like to see a mini monk with a huge weapon that almost as big as emself
MadOnion
I use an inscribable dead sword with my monk, looks good with an exalted aegis and I love to see the huge sword by a small body.
Cthulu
Weapons are all what you want personally. I have all gold weapons. most are rare skinned. This is only because i like how they look and i had the money to buy them. Before nightfall some of my characters used collectors items and green items because they were easiser to mod how i wanted them. If you have the money and have a sword skin that you like be it something super rare like a C. Scimitar or something cheap like a long sword you shoul pick the one that you like.