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jayebyrd00
Ascalonian Squire
#1
My question is probably more simple than the answer, (what fun would it be otherwise?)
The two Inscriptions mentioned in the title have +15 energy with -1 energy regeneration. Does the big boost in energy make these inscriptions worthwhile? Does the -1 Regen over power the boost?
It is a given that using more than one of these inscriptions in a weapon build isn't advisable. But throwing one of them into a weapon does look good.
What are the communities thoughts?
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Watermelon Tacos
Ascalonian Squire
#2
The inscriptions are meant for you to change into them temporarily for high energy in times of need to keep up energy intensive skills eg. attunement strip, attuned was songkai cooldown
Helix Dreadlock
Helix Dreadlock
Jungle Guide
#3
-1 regen isnt a big deal in general situations, but as mentioned above, it's made to be used when 0 energy.
Reverend Dr
Reverend Dr
Forge Runner
#4
Swap weapon to +15/-1, cast, swap back to other set. Now you have the extra energy, but don't have the reduction in energy regen. As such using two 15/-1 is perfectly fine and has been done many times before; I'm not sure whom you have been talking to.

Never, ever, ever sit in a 15/-1 set.
Racthoh
Racthoh
Did I hear 7 heroes?
#7
Quote: Originally Posted by Chrisworld View Post Isn't that sorta "exploiting" a glitch or something? Not quite sure how it could be considered a glitch you'll have to elaborate on that one.

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Originally Posted by Chrisworld
Anyways i'd just stick with one of them not both, I have one on my necro and his energy is way higher, the negative 1 is fine It is no big deal unless you burn your energy really really down fast. You're denying yourself energy by sitting on a +energy set. Until you actually need to use that energy you're better off sitting in a shield set for defense or a fast cast/recharge/enchanting set to enhance your spells. For this reason you want to use both on one weapon set. At the click of a button you'll have 30 extra energy at your disposal for emergencies.
Jaigoda
Jaigoda
Krytan Explorer
#8
I'm surprised no one's mentioned this before, but +energy is not equal to energy management. It simply lets you last a cast or two longer before you bottom out (which you very likely will considering you only have 2-3 e-regen).

And just nitpicking, but generally it's a "push of a key" for your high set (and a push of a key back), rather than a "click of a button."
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Made In Ascalon
Krytan Explorer
#10
Quote: Originally Posted by Chrisworld View Post Isn't that sorta "exploiting" a glitch or something? I fail to see how weapon swapping, a mechanic anet purposefully built into the game, is a glitch. Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaigoda View Post

And just nitpicking, but generally it's a "push of a key" for your high set (and a push of a key back), rather than a "click of a button." But how can I keyboard turn if I don't click my buttons!??!??!
willie makeit
willie makeit
Academy Page
#11
All of my casters are set up with a no -1 energy set for f1, f2 has 1 +15 -1, and f3 has two +15 -1 for +30 energy in an extreme emergency.
Arduin
Arduin
Grotto Attendant
#13
My Necro with Assassin's Promise, Soul Reaping at 13 and 3 Discord heroes runs with 2 +15/-1 energy all the time. No energy problems at all.
Jaigoda
Jaigoda
Krytan Explorer
#14
@Arduinna, you most likely wouldn't have energy problems with a regular caster set either. There is literally no reason to sit in a high set when you could be sitting in a shield set instead.
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Scarn
Lion's Arch Merchant
#16
If you open your inventory, you will find this novel pane that will allow you to use more than one weapon set. It's truly a marvelous idea.
_Nihilist_
_Nihilist_
Will Bull's Strike for $!
#18
Common Caster Weaponset Arrangement:

F1: Wand 20% HCT/20% HSR, Offhand 20% HCT/20%HSR (aka 40/40 set)
F2: Staff 20% HSR (fixed bonus)/20% HCT (Adept Head)/+20% enchantment (aka 40/20/20 Staff)
F3: Spear +5e or 10% HSR or 10% HCT/+30hp, Shield +30hp/+10AL vs. X dmg type (aka Shield set/Defensive set)
F4: Wand +15/-1, Offhand +15/-1 (aka Hi-energy set/Emergency Cast set)