Weapons Question

Electr1cSh0t

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2008

So I've finally got lvl 20 on my Dervish, so I was like better get a good scythe so I can own all the PvP only noobs. But the tables have turned and I realized I have no idea were to get a good weapon. So is there a place, I only have Nightfall right now mind u, that I can find a good weapon. All input is appreciated.

t00115577

t00115577

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2007

Mo/

Just make a pvp only 'noob' character as you put it, they all have perfect armour and weps for free.

Victorious

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Feb 2006

W/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Electr1cSh0t
so I was like better get a good scythe so I can own all the PvP only noobs
You're born of win.

Try Kamadan.

Electr1cSh0t

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2008

T0011 I'm not calling all PvP only people noobs, just the people who only use them instead of playing threw the game.

Tyla

Emo Goth Italics

Join Date: Sep 2006

Because people don't want to spend money and time to get into PvP?

The same can be said for those who don't actually like PvE.

3 Scythes with these mods: 15^50 +30HP.
Each one has one of these mods: Zealous, Sundering, Elemental. (Zealous can be swapped for a defensive set)

Staff with the following mods:

20% HRT (Any skill)
20% Enchanting
10% HCT
10% HCT

Swap into the staff for enchantments, sundering can be camped 'cause scythe damage is big, elemental for hitting Warriors.

bisurge

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2008

You're calling me a noob?
Wait I keep forgetting I unlocked HM on my monk. Nevermind.
If you want a good scythe, get a clockwork scythe because it looks cool, 20/20 is nice, 15^50 is also nice, and +30 HP, you can never have too much HP!
But of course, it's your choice what mods you want. 15^50, 20/20, and +30 HP is just the most common one.

HawkofStorms

HawkofStorms

Hall Hero

Join Date: Aug 2005

E/

The guy used the word "threw" instead of "through," I wouldn't get offended by anything he said.

Just beat Nightfall (if you have, as you put it, gone "threw the game") and pick up an end game green.

dilan155

dilan155

Desert Nomad

Join Date: May 2007

living room

N/

unless you have the bonus mission pack, the only way to get a good weapon is either from another player or if you get it from a collector. you can also get a lot of req 9 maxed damage weapons from drops but to get a gold one with good stats you have to be lucky. The best mods for a scythe imho is a 15^50, either zealous or vamp or a 20/20 then i would either use a +30 or a 20% enchant you should also learn to weapon swap.
P.S you can also either buy greens or farm for them

Trylo

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jan 2006

[Here] | CKOD

E/R

most common =/= best.

it depends on your build. you will also need an elemental modded scythe for higher AL foes. 20% ench almost always is more useful than +30 on a derv, but you can be the judge of that when you calculate how much it actually adds for your skills. wounding strike comes back brokenly fast, so cruel mod isnt really that useful. vamp mods are useful but i dont really know with dervs, especially since they only have one (useful) IAS.

also, read more about pvp before you jump into it. pve is actually an entirely different game from pvp skill-wise (like skills, not actual skill... but it is that too ... lol).

Tyla

Emo Goth Italics

Join Date: Sep 2006

^

+20% enchantments on scythe is bad. +30HP will help your survivability immensely, and weaponswapping says hi.

HawkofStorms

HawkofStorms

Hall Hero

Join Date: Aug 2005

E/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyla
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+20% enchantments on scythe is bad. +30HP will help your survivability immensely, and weaponswapping says hi.
Agreed. Your 20% enchanting set (if you are running something like Conjures) should be a staff anyways for recharge bonus.

Covah

Forge Runner

Join Date: Aug 2006

Ontario, Canada

Catching Jellyfish With [소N트T ]

Me/Rt

Quote:
Originally Posted by Electr1cSh0t
So I've finally got lvl 20 on my Dervish, so I was like better get a good scythe so I can own all the PvP only noobs.
All those pvp noobs have max armor and weapons just like you. Only difference is they pressed J to make it while you had to spend money. You all have the same stats.

LicensedLuny

Badly Influenced

Join Date: Dec 2005

Buying Humps! (No kidding! Check my buy thread)

Hello Kitty Krewe [HKK] Forever!-ish

Here's a list of all the collectors offering scythes in NF:
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/List_...s_in_Nightfall

If you want one that already has prefix and suffix mods attached, here's a list of all the green scythes in NF
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/List_..._items#Dervish

Or, as mentioned before, you could buy them (and any mods you need) from other players.

Seems like the first thing you need to do is determine what "good weapon" means for your playstyle and build. Look at the options for what the various scythe snathes (prefix mods,) grips (suffix mods,) and inscriptions do. As others have mentioned, you may very well find you need multiple scythes for weapon swapping, different builds, etc.

Happy hunting!

illidan009

illidan009

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2008

Volterra, Italy

A/

End game scythes can be obtained by playing threw the game. Get a vamp mod for fun(hand of the forgotten i think...) but keep another one with elemental upgrades just in case.(preferably earth or cold if you want to use the 2 elites...)