Could I get a little PvX clarification?

I'm not sure how the community feels about PvX or whatever, so I hope this is fine to ask?

I was looking at the E/Me Vaettir farming build, and as I looked through it I realized I didn't quite fully understand it...

If you pack on all the insignias, equipment, and attributes that that build is talking about, it sets you at a base Energy pool of 30, with a staff giving you a +10, which gets you to 40.

The build says at least 50 is needed, how does a person go about getting the rest? I know there is like a +5 upgrade you can maybe get for your staff? But that's still only 45... How is the rest possible?

And just a quick question on upgrade components... Is it only possible to salvage them yourself from random drops or to trade with another player to acquire them?

There aren't any upgrade component vendors, correct?

Thanks guys.

PS - I'm not really worried if Vaettir farming is viable anymore, just wanted these questions answered anyways.

energy storage is gonna give you more energy for one if you can free up any points there. and the 50 base enery req isn't required. just a guideline. and you can add energy upgrades to the staff. insightfull is the staff head that gives +5 energy and Hale and Hearty gives +5 energy but you will need the 20% enchment on the staff too

insightful staff head + hale and hearty inscription

I run it with 40 energy just fine myself (I prefer my sheild + axe combo myself for looks xD )

But I get how more energy would be better if your new to the build

Oh I see, thanks guys.

I'm assuming you have the Enchanted upgrade on your axe?

Ofc build wont work without it. Enchant mod and I think an i have the power insc.

And there are no weapon modification NPCs. They all need to be salvaged or purchased from other players. Only the insignia and runes for your armor can be purchased from an NPC.

im a bit concerned - you state you have 30 base energy and from what i recall i had higher.At a pvx glance i see theres no mention of runes as such - geomancer on all parts and the +3 earth - the other 4 parts of armor can be given +2 energy runes giving an extra 8 energy or you can correct the atributes the following way
Earth 12 + 1 +3
energy storage +3 +( see note 1 )
domination 11
inspiration 3 or 4 - you need just enough to make it 2 skill usage
air 4

*note 1 - by dropping inspiration to 3 or 4 shud give around 30 secs mantra which is more than enough and means the rest can be placed into energy storage.

Ok next is weapons - insightful staff head ( +5 energy ) plus 20% enchanting plus +5 energy inscription gives an extra 10 energy on top of the base 10 energy off staff making a total of 20 extra energy.
Personally i always go for weapon of enchanting ( spear with +5 insc and 20 ench ) and 20/20 off hand with +12 energy - the 20/20 can be gd with obby an stone flesh.
If you need more help or a look at my armor/weapon setup my ign is I deadly spiritz I and give me a shout ( mention this guru post so i know who you are ) and i`ll help you out.

Ah, yes, I'm an idiot. Thank you for this information!