Let me first explain myself. It has been a week or so since I got back on after a 3-4 year break. And one thing is for sure, I'm completely lost. I have a good amount of plat and ectos (really sucks how the ecto price dropped) stored and want to spend my money on a really good wand and artifact. And as all of you know there are 3245345 things being sold on the trade chat and navigating through all that stuff gives me a headache.
So, I usually prefer wands over staves so any recommendation on those would be cool. I like appearances but stats are more important. Also, there seems to be, what are they called, i think wand wraps and inscriptions?? new upgrades i suppose.
One more thing, are wraps and inscriptions stackable with one another? or is it that you either choose one or the other. sigh, >_> sorry, I have tried to do research on my own by navigating through forums like this and guild wiki but answers are vague or too overwhelming to understand right off the bat.
Question about weaponry
Avant Garde
Siirius Black
inscriptions are stackabe, but not all.
And as far as recommending a wand, what profession is your character?
And as far as recommending a wand, what profession is your character?
Fangclaw
Each weapon can have 2 upgrades + an inscription. In the case of wands, you can put 1 wand wrapping and 1 inscription. other types of weapons can usually use 2 upgrades + inscription.
Check the weapon Upgrades page from Wiki.
Check the weapon Upgrades page from Wiki.
Avant Garde
I roll around as an e/me.... I am aware that wiki has a list of the upgrades however, whats the popular weapon (wands) of choice now? i remember in the first campaign it was 20/20 +30 staves or so... since theres an added component whats a good mix now? I know for some the answer is obvious; not so much for me. how about artifacts? are there like +30 health 20% skill recharge now?
sigh, simply put, whats the weapon a handful of ele would want in their weapon slots? Or has nothing changed and its still the max 20/20 +30 staves? I mean if theres something similar for wands i'd want that.
sigh, simply put, whats the weapon a handful of ele would want in their weapon slots? Or has nothing changed and its still the max 20/20 +30 staves? I mean if theres something similar for wands i'd want that.
Fangclaw
+30 health upgrades are still sought after for ALL weapons. As for the skins for wands im not the right person to ask to since i dont have any chars that are primary casters.
Again theres always some answers that you can find on wand or staves or whatever skins you want.
Again theres always some answers that you can find on wand or staves or whatever skins you want.
Coloneh
the perfect weaponset (imo) is:
firey 10%(HSR) +20%enchant spear
fire +1(20%) 20%(HSR) offhand
for fire obviously...
firey 10%(HSR) +20%enchant spear
fire +1(20%) 20%(HSR) offhand
for fire obviously...
Yichi
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Originally Posted by Coloneh
the perfect weaponset (imo) is:
firey 10%(HSR) +20%enchant spear
fire +1(20%) 20%(HSR) offhand
for fire obviously... 20/20 wand and offhand > this
firey 10%(HSR) +20%enchant spear
fire +1(20%) 20%(HSR) offhand
for fire obviously... 20/20 wand and offhand > this
hurdlebeast
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Originally Posted by Yichi
20/20 wand and offhand > this
qft, i have the 20/20 offhand, just need the wand. have a en +5, HSR 20% wand (Wayward wand, Factions endgame), but not a 20/20 wand..yet.
Yichi
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Originally Posted by hurdlebeast
qft, i have the 20/20 offhand, just need the wand. have a en +5, HSR 20% wand (Wayward wand, Factions endgame), but not a 20/20 wand..yet.
have someone craft one for you. they cost 5k + mats
Skyros
in pve it honestly doesn't matter what weapons you carry around with you...
40/40's nice, caster sword/axe/spear's are nice with a HSR20% +30 health set.
it also depends on what you are doing with your ele: like if you are just gonna SF nuke... SF and glowing gaze alrdy recharge pretty fast by default (so for me) I just run around with a caster martial wep and a shield just for the +60 health boost and armor buff.
It's always just nice to have everything (40/40, high nrgy, shield set, etc.) and since money doesnt seem to be a problem... this could be another option.
40/40's nice, caster sword/axe/spear's are nice with a HSR20% +30 health set.
it also depends on what you are doing with your ele: like if you are just gonna SF nuke... SF and glowing gaze alrdy recharge pretty fast by default (so for me) I just run around with a caster martial wep and a shield just for the +60 health boost and armor buff.
It's always just nice to have everything (40/40, high nrgy, shield set, etc.) and since money doesnt seem to be a problem... this could be another option.
Proff
All you will ever really need in pve is a 40/40 set which consists of:
- A wand with a Wand Wrapping of Memory and an "Aptitude not Attitude" inscription.
- A Focus with a Focus Core of Aptitude and a "Forget Me Not" inscription.
The wand wrappings are pretty cheap (about 1k), the rest is a bit more pricey especially the inscriptions. about 5-8k for aptitude insc and about 8-10k for the focus mods.
I could be wrong on the prices but that's what i think they are.
- A wand with a Wand Wrapping of Memory and an "Aptitude not Attitude" inscription.
- A Focus with a Focus Core of Aptitude and a "Forget Me Not" inscription.
The wand wrappings are pretty cheap (about 1k), the rest is a bit more pricey especially the inscriptions. about 5-8k for aptitude insc and about 8-10k for the focus mods.
I could be wrong on the prices but that's what i think they are.
Avant Garde
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Originally Posted by Skyros
40/40's nice, caster sword/axe/spear's are nice with a HSR20% +30 health set.
caster sword/axe/spear? thats new.
[to Proff or anyone wanting to answer it]
And also can you use these new upgrades/components on old weapons from original campaign. or just EoTN and NF? How about PVP recommendations?
Proff
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Originally Posted by Avant Garde
caster sword/axe/spear? thats new.
[to Proff or anyone wanting to answer it]
And also can you use these new upgrades/components on old weapons from original campaign. or just EoTN and NF? How about PVP recommendations? Prophecies weapons come without an inscription slot meaning that the inscription can't be changed and is always the one that came with the weapon, this goes for factions weapons as well.
For pvp you need the 40/40 set mentioned above, a +30/-2 energy set, and a +60 hp staff or weapon/shield.
[to Proff or anyone wanting to answer it]
And also can you use these new upgrades/components on old weapons from original campaign. or just EoTN and NF? How about PVP recommendations? Prophecies weapons come without an inscription slot meaning that the inscription can't be changed and is always the one that came with the weapon, this goes for factions weapons as well.
For pvp you need the 40/40 set mentioned above, a +30/-2 energy set, and a +60 hp staff or weapon/shield.
BaconSoda
Personally I always run 20/20 swift staves of enchanting from collectors.
ZenRgy
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Originally Posted by Proff
All you will ever really need in pve is a 40/40 set which consists of:
- A wand with a Wand Wrapping of Memory and an "Aptitude not Attitude" inscription.
- A Focus with a Focus Core of Aptitude and a "Forget Me Not" inscription.
The wand wrappings are pretty cheap (about 1k), the rest is a bit more pricey especially the inscriptions. about 5-8k for aptitude insc and about 8-10k for the focus mods.
I could be wrong on the prices but that's what i think they are. "Forget Me Not" Inscriptions cost 25k - 30k. So if money is an issue you're better off using a green/collector item.
- A wand with a Wand Wrapping of Memory and an "Aptitude not Attitude" inscription.
- A Focus with a Focus Core of Aptitude and a "Forget Me Not" inscription.
The wand wrappings are pretty cheap (about 1k), the rest is a bit more pricey especially the inscriptions. about 5-8k for aptitude insc and about 8-10k for the focus mods.
I could be wrong on the prices but that's what i think they are. "Forget Me Not" Inscriptions cost 25k - 30k. So if money is an issue you're better off using a green/collector item.
Eilo Rytyj
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Originally Posted by Avant Garde
caster sword/axe/spear? thats new.
a "caster" weapon refers to a martial weapon with +5 energy and a 20% enchant mod, i.e.:
"I have the power" inscription
a Sword Pommel/Axe Grip/Spear Grip of Enchanting
This is commonly used
hey hey first post yo
"I have the power" inscription
a Sword Pommel/Axe Grip/Spear Grip of Enchanting
This is commonly used
hey hey first post yo
ZenRgy
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eilo Rytyj
a "caster" weapon refers to a martial weapon with +5 energy and a 20% enchant mod, i.e.:
"I have the power" inscription
a Sword Pommel/Axe Grip/Spear Grip of Enchanting
This is commonly used
hey hey first post yo A lot of people run fortitude on their caster weapon.
I run a 10% HCT and +30 on my spear since it's on my shield set, which I'm swapping to for defense (and want the most health) plus you don't need energy mods on an ele there's already plenty.
"I have the power" inscription
a Sword Pommel/Axe Grip/Spear Grip of Enchanting
This is commonly used
hey hey first post yo A lot of people run fortitude on their caster weapon.
I run a 10% HCT and +30 on my spear since it's on my shield set, which I'm swapping to for defense (and want the most health) plus you don't need energy mods on an ele there's already plenty.
Coloneh
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Originally Posted by Yichi
20/20 wand and offhand > this
err... no
HCT is basically useless, and i would lose 10% HSR for 20% enchanting any day.
HCT is basically useless, and i would lose 10% HSR for 20% enchanting any day.
Mouse at Large
Personally speaking I use a HSR/+30hp/20% enchants/+5en staff of whatever attribute for everything apart from fire when I generally use HSR/+5en wand and 15 -1en/+30hp offhand on my usual MB bar.
Basically I'm trading the 20% longer enchants for the extra base energy on the MB bar. I very rarely find the need to swap sets once my bar is set for an area/mission.
Works for me
Basically I'm trading the 20% longer enchants for the extra base energy on the MB bar. I very rarely find the need to swap sets once my bar is set for an area/mission.
Works for me
ZenRgy
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Originally Posted by Coloneh
err... no
HCT is basically useless, and i would lose 10% HSR for 20% enchanting any day. I've lost all my respect for you. 40/40 Sets are God-like on eles.
Fact!
HCT is basically useless, and i would lose 10% HSR for 20% enchanting any day. I've lost all my respect for you. 40/40 Sets are God-like on eles.
Fact!
Skyros
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Originally Posted by Avant Garde
caster sword/axe/spear? thats new.
you serious?
honestly... 40/40's are standard on eles but to use them 24/7 isnt nessecary... you got 4 weapon slot... use them...
40/40, +20% enchant set when putting up attunement, shield set when taking damage, high set for low energy situations,
if nothing else, it helps you get used to weapon swapping for PvP (if you are interested in going that route). Just a good habit to get into.
honestly... 40/40's are standard on eles but to use them 24/7 isnt nessecary... you got 4 weapon slot... use them...
40/40, +20% enchant set when putting up attunement, shield set when taking damage, high set for low energy situations,
if nothing else, it helps you get used to weapon swapping for PvP (if you are interested in going that route). Just a good habit to get into.
Coloneh
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Originally Posted by ZenRgy
Fact!
opinion!
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blue.rellik
How is keeping up a attunement (or maybe aegis) longer better than powering out rodgorts and MBs?
Skyros
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Originally Posted by blue.rellik
How is keeping up a attunement (or maybe aegis) longer better than powering out rodgorts and MBs?
weapons swap between the aforementioned equipment. cast your enchant then switch back to 40/40 or whatever. like i said.
blue.rellik
What you said has absolutely nothing to do with what I said
Coloneh
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Originally Posted by blue.rellik
How is keeping up a attunement (or maybe aegis) longer better than powering out rodgorts and MBs?
uhhh.... because the set i suggested lets you do both. HCT is stupid and you only get 10% less (not even that because of how they stack) less HSR.
blue.rellik
Is there something wrong with pushing about a rodgorts in 1 second? Or a mind blast in 1/2 seconds?
bungusmaximus
Just swap weapons ppl, +20% mod for casting attune, shield when you're getting stomped, 20/20 set when you're happily casting high and dry. Casters need sh!t loads of weapon sets.
There's also these things that reduce cripple and daze duration, could work wonders in arenas, etc etc
There's also these things that reduce cripple and daze duration, could work wonders in arenas, etc etc
Cebe
Quote:
Originally Posted by Coloneh
firey 10%(HSR) +20%enchant spear
fire +1(20%) 20%(HSR) offhand
for fire obviously...
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Originally Posted by Yichi
20/20 wand and offhand > this
err... no
HCT is basically useless, and i would lose 10% HSR for 20% enchanting any day. HCT is more useful than Fire +1. I'd rather pack in more Rodgort's Invocations by hitting the HCT chance mod, than hope for the extra 7 damage the +1 Fire mod would give me, and still be stuck on a 2 second cast time, more vulnerable to interruption. |