Caster Sword: what goes with them?
linkforlife
What would you guys suggest as an offhand for a caster sword for a monk? I see a lot of people using shields, but wouldnt a healing/prot offhand be better?
HawkofStorms
You see, people use shields because if you don't "need" the energy, there is no point to having it out. If, if you need the extra +12 energy from a prot offhand, you can just switch to it and use it and then switch back to a shield. ie, you get no benefit from just idleing with a caster offhand.
People use shields so they get an automatic armor boast (they don't meet the requirement for the shield, but they still get like... +4-5 armor). They then have a +30 fortitude and a +10 armor vs Xx type of damage inscription. They can then change shields depending on what teams they are facing. If they are fighting a team with a lot of rangers, a +10 vs piercing damage shield. If they are just against a balanced group, a +10 vs slashing for the warriors and dervishes who will attack them.
People use shields so they get an automatic armor boast (they don't meet the requirement for the shield, but they still get like... +4-5 armor). They then have a +30 fortitude and a +10 armor vs Xx type of damage inscription. They can then change shields depending on what teams they are facing. If they are fighting a team with a lot of rangers, a +10 vs piercing damage shield. If they are just against a balanced group, a +10 vs slashing for the warriors and dervishes who will attack them.
Covah
if you don't meet the req of the shield you still have +8 armor.
Ensign
Depends on what you want the set to be for. Nearly everyone wants a +5e/+30hp weapon with shield set. Martial weapons on other sets are much more specialized. Two that I use are a 10% HSR/20% enchanting weapon with a 20/20 offhand as a specialized enchanting set, for skills with longer recharges but fast cast times; and a +5e/20% enchanting or +5e/+30 hp with a 5al>50/30 hp focus that works as a higher energy, decent defensive set that I'll bring if I can't make use of a second efficiency set.
linkforlife
So besides the obvious reasons for having a 20% enchant mod on your sword/axe/spear, generally, is a +30hp better?
Stormlord Alex
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Originally Posted by linkforlife
So besides the obvious reasons for having a 20% enchant mod on your sword/axe/spear, generally, is a +30hp better?
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you switch to an enchanting set t cast important prots you want to hang around, Aegis is one of these.
MagmaRed
If its PvE, just use a staff or wand/focus though. PvP needs more diversity than the wand/focus and staff offer. But trust me, PvE doesn't need a Monk carrying a shield.
Skyy High
Always nice to see the monk wielding one though; I generally take that as a sign that they know what they're doing. Such feelings have been shattered though, so it's not an absolute rule.
_June
I use a +5 energy and a plus +30 health weapon for my weapon, and at the moment I am using a Divine favor offhand with + 30 and a "Serinity now" inscription (I can't really bother with the extra 10% if I were go to with a protection or healing offhand) this allows me to use my almost any build I run and has served me well for awhile now.
zwei2stein
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Always nice to see the monk wielding one though; I generally take that as a sign that they know what they're doing. Such feelings have been shattered though, so it's not an absolute rule.
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Solus Spartan
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Originally Posted by zwei2stein
Cool ... this ra monk must know what hes doing: he wields shield and uses sword... oh noes (final thrust, x.x)
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RPGmaniac
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Originally Posted by Solus Spartan
Swords and Spears are used as you can have a 20% enchant Mod, wich you cannot with a wand.
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Although your point is still true.
MagmaRed
And although a GOOD PvP Monk knows what skills to use, when to use them, and how to use them, that does NOT mean a PvP Monk will be good at PvE. Things in PvE are different to an extent that kiting doesn't matter for most encounters. Builds don't need certain skills, and certain players don't have certain roles. If its a PUG, it has even less bearing on PvP ability. And except in very few quests/missions, splits do not happen, so the whole team will be in range for a heal by the Monk(s). This means energy may disappear faster, as people don't always take self heals, and can't afford to be lost.
Seeing a shield on a Monk does not mean they are a good PvP Monk. Having a good PvP Monk on a PvE team does not mean you will do well. This is why I much prefer to see a staff or wand+focus on a PvE Monk.
Seeing a shield on a Monk does not mean they are a good PvP Monk. Having a good PvP Monk on a PvE team does not mean you will do well. This is why I much prefer to see a staff or wand+focus on a PvE Monk.
Dodo The Extinct
Do you guys ever use armor mods on your swords/equip when playing a caster? I've heard alot of people say that more armor is generally better on casters than health, but I am pretty sure health mods are the majority.
Which is more appropriate and are there any breakpoints in terms of health/armor you guys aim for?
Which is more appropriate and are there any breakpoints in terms of health/armor you guys aim for?
RPGmaniac
I go health mods with an armor inscription on the shield