With the recent trend in the PvP side of the game being focused towards building PvE characters so they're ready, and have advantages for PvP, I thought a little explanation should go into the usefulness and value of certain items - namely, the Denravi ones, though I'll probably go into others too.
The famed Denravi Sword holds a distinctive +5 Energy inherent mod, which is absolutely brilliant. But what makes it better, and far superior to a Wand with the same, is that it can hold a suffix. For Casters, this item is a fantastic one to use in tandem with a focus, still granting a 20/20 asset, as well as 20% longer Enchantment duration, and a bump in energy.
As such, the value of this item should be incredibly high - 100k+50 Ecto seems to be a stable market price at current. However, just over 1 Month ago, it was easy to grab them at 100k a piece. Clearly, the value of this item will keep appreciating, and as far as I see, there is no reason for this item to be sold at 100k+75 Ecto at the moment.
Then there's the Denravi Axe - this is even better. 25 Health in high end PvP is an extra 25 Health to save you from a spike, or an extra 1 second of life when you've got max degen on you. The problem that comes with this item is the insane lack of supply in the market. Few people bought them when they were available, and fewer people are willing to sell them.
At a minimum, I'd sell this item now for 250 Ecto, but I'd be asking for 500 easy, as once again, this item is only going to appreciate in value. People may like their 15^50 Crystalline Swords to look pretty, but this is by far the best PvE item in the game for PvP. It's incredibly more practical, and is even useful in terms of using a tank in PvE. Think about it with the new Shield implemented. 85 Health and a 1/5 chance of recieving 5 less damage. Alternatively you can put on a 20% Enchanting mod, and it would almost be the equivalent of running with an Axe with 2 suffixes. Oh, and don't forget the fact you can be getting 100 extra Health, running with a +45 Shield/Focus under an Enchantment.
Finally, I'll focus on the Fiery Flame Spitter (15%) and the pre-nerfed Rockmolder (20%).
Simply, if you don't have the Rockmolder, get one. It eases up your weapon switching by a long way, and in tandem with the Denravi Sword will give more energy than a normal Staff. Current value seems to be around 40k, but this is, just as with the Denravi Sword, purely because of its supply. If people realised the value of this item, it should probably be getting around 150k.
The FFS on the other hand, is not perfect, and not worth spending too much on. Let's face it - in high end PvP you won't be staying on the same set all match, you'll switch for optimal value of your weapons. Unlike the Rockmolder, this one isn't perfect, and would only really be in optimal usage with skills such as Aegis. However, the value is still high, due to the lack of supply and strength of it with such a skill, and probably valued at around 125 Ecto.
For those who dispute my methods, be weary that these items are all only available from buying from other players, and in high level PvP, where every advantage matters, however small, these items can give you that little edge that may push you over the top.
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