55 Monk questions (come here to ask)

koneko

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I bought a set of Canthan Ascetic's for my monk for 55'ing the trolls (skill points). Not ugly (or naked) like tats, and I still get +8 energy! Wonderful.

I'm not really noticing any huge benefit from having an increased energy pool, though. Balthazar's Aura and Bonetti's Defense were more than enough when I used a set of Wanderer's, energy was never an issue. I'm assuming this isn't exactly the case if you're doing duo UW runs...

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Originally Posted by koneko
I bought a set of Canthan Ascetic's for my monk for 55'ing the trolls (skill points). Not ugly (or naked) like tats, and I still get +8 energy! Wonderful.

I'm not really noticing any huge benefit from having an increased energy pool, though. Balthazar's Aura and Bonetti's Defense were more than enough when I used a set of Wanderer's, energy was never an issue. I'm assuming this isn't exactly the case if you're doing duo UW runs... The energy is helpful, yes. However it's not needed (as seen with my 55 monk as it wears normal droks armor).

.killjoy

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I still stick with ascetic's because simple there are some times you don't get that full argo then they don't attack you enough then you are stuck in that argo circle with no energy. I find them more helpful either way.

Kyarill

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Can you solo Fow with a 55hp monk? (Search is disabled)

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I haven't tried it , there are some places I know for sure you cannot solo so far I've heard you can solo it the best with n/*mo I'm pretty sure you can solo some of it with a monk but its alot of timing and where to stay for patrols.

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Originally Posted by Kyarill
Can you solo Fow with a 55hp monk? (Search is disabled) parts of it. not all of it. The really hard part about it is that you have to run to locations crossing through areas that strip enchant.

Kyarill

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Join Date: Mar 2006

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Well i'll try it someday, but the problem is that in every group is a mesmer

DarthLasing

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is there a build for 55 monk SOLO for UW, NOT with a partner

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Originally Posted by DarthLasing
is there a build for 55 monk SOLO for UW, NOT with a partner Um i guess you could if you worked SoJ in there...but so far only necros can solo, good thing i have one

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Originally Posted by captainccc
Um i guess you could if you worked SoJ in there...but so far only necros can solo, good thing i have one not true. SS Monks can solo down there.

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Mesmers, Warriors, monk, necros so far can solo it just it isn't the easiest thing to do.

Syris

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I find trying to solo UW with my 55 monk is difficult, only because I can't seem to put enough damage out to kill the bladed aatxes quickly. I realize it's a slow process, but after awhile they just regen before i'm able to kill them. lol

Seems like GW nerfed it pretty well.

known12345

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Join Date: May 2006

I was wondering, is it possible to get the -50 Grim Cesta other than from Cities of Ascalon Quest? I accidently sold it, I think, so I was wondering if it was possible to get it somewhere else.

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I was wondering, is it possible to get the -50 Grim Cesta other than from Cities of Ascalon Quest? I accidently sold it, I think, so I was wondering if it was possible to get it somewhere else. you can buy it from other players. cost is about 3-5k last I checked.

BrotherGilburt

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Originally Posted by Syris
I find trying to solo UW with my 55 monk is difficult, only because I can't seem to put enough damage out to kill the bladed aatxes quickly. I realize it's a slow process, but after awhile they just regen before i'm able to kill them. lol

Seems like GW nerfed it pretty well. Well, I'm always able to kill them. You definatly need zealots Fire for it. Also I find alternating attacking with a customized smiteing rod can speed it up a little.

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Yup seems that soloing UW ways always hard.. because of the nightmares and the AoE nerf. I've soloed it maybe twice with lucky spawns. 2 nights spawn your are almost always dead , depends on your skill lvl and the arrival of factions will make ectos drop even more in price.

ReD DragoN

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I tried to follow your discussion, but i dont know a few terms, like HoD or FFS.

And how can a necro or a mesmer SOLO farm in UW?
You have to be second prof monk isnt it?

ReD DragoN

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And SS and SB?

Yakumo

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Originally Posted by ReD DragoN
I tried to follow your discussion, but i dont know a few terms, like HoD or FFS.
FFS = Fiery Flame Spitter - axe with 10% chance to half recharge of spells.

HoD = Henge of Denravi sword - sword with +5 energy.

Usually a mod that increases the duration of enchantments are added to these.

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And how can a necro or a mesmer SOLO farm in UW?
You have to be second prof monk isnt it? Yes, with a Monk secondary, Necros and Mesmers can solo UW. The skills used are pretty much the same as the 55 Monk, but the damage dealing skill(s) will be different e.g. Spiteful Spirit (SS) for Necros, and Illusionary Weaponry (IW) for Mesmers, instead of the Monk's Shield of Judgement (SoJ).

SB = Spell Breaker.

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one note on HoD. Don't be tempted into buying these now. They are basicly worthless now that ANet added +5 energy to items again.

BogusDude

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Join Date: Mar 2006

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Try looking in the Mesmer and Necro sections of the forum. You might just find similar guides and Q&A threads as here. Although i would suggest reading the monk part thoroughly first as this is the core of any build.

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Will the 55 monk live...or in that case...the 55? I was thinking of making one after i killed my 55 necro, i heard they were more fun to play. I want to know if you think areanet will nerf the 55 before i can get a good 5-6 months out of it. Can always to go phrophecies to farm but i just want your opinions =P

Also id like to know if anyone knows good spots in factions without mesmers or necros <-_->...

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Will the 55 monk live...or in that case...the 55? I was thinking of making one after i killed my 55 necro, i heard they were more fun to play. I want to know if you think areanet will nerf the 55 before i can get a good 5-6 months out of it. Can always to go phrophecies to farm but i just want your opinions =P

Also id like to know if anyone knows good spots in factions without mesmers or necros <-_->...

~Captain CCC look around a bit...I already posted a thread (its on the first page) about 55 farming in factions.

also, 55's will be around for awhile. I don't see why they wouldn't. Has the Desert Griffon nerf affected everyone's attitude towards farming THAT much?

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Originally Posted by Tsunami Rain
look around a bit...I already posted a thread (its on the first page) about 55 farming in factions.

also, 55's will be around for awhile. I don't see why they wouldn't. Has the Desert Griffon nerf affected everyone's attitude towards farming THAT much? Thanks i wasnt looking for more of the places but if you thought they would be around for a while. Ill take a look at your thread.

~Captain CCC

Devil Lil Assassin

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Join Date: May 2006

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Hi everyone I'm fairly new to the 55 monk build and I have a few questions. First off I've been playing the game since original release but never used a 55 monk before, I've got the FFS 20% enchant and -50 cesta, I have been farming mostly in desert and around droks but am getting bored with it already. I've seen some 55 monks around ToA and am wondering if there is a 55 monk build that can solo UW/FoW either one? If anyone can reply to this with attribute/skill set I would appreciate it alot when I ask around ToA I either get no response or people thinking I'm a newb it's really very sad to see how rude people have gotten in game. Anyway I would really appreciate some tips even if not uw or fow some other good places to farm with my new 55 monk.
Thanks all

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55 monks work in FoW and UW. (no real stable build for FoW however..lots of complication).

55 monks mainly go into UW with a SS Necro partner. Their main job is to tank for the SS necro. If you want more info on this I suggest you read Cerb's UW thread and/or my 55 thread.

Yes 55 monks can solo UW. However, it takes much longer than 2 man UW and is much harder so I suggest you do two man farm anyway.

blve23

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can a factions only character 55mo?

Devil Lil Assassin

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Ok cool I'll check it out, thanks for the info.

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can a factions only character 55mo? yes it can. However, you can't capture SoJ in factions therefore you won't be able to play a 55 monk efficently for farming. HOWEVER, you can capture Spell Breaker in factions. And no, you can't capture SS in factions either.

Grafalcon Darkeyes

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Join Date: May 2006

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Hey Guys This is Kinda About All 55 builds for a mnok I have a question about the runes
Ex. I buy all the types of runes which is divine/healing/protection/smiting
Now I have 1 more slot for the next rune This is When my Question applys
If i buy a tactics rune and later change my 2nd profession can i still use that armour which has the tactics rune in it or do i have to get new armour for each class i change to
Plz Does NAyone Know???

BrotherGilburt

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You can't use runes of your secondary profession at all(only primary, a monk can not use warrior runes, your not even allowed to buy them). Just buy another rune that you already got. You'll have 3 differant runes and 2 of the same type.

Brother Gilburt

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Just wanted to make it clear that general 55 monk questions should still go here even if it is not stickied anymore.

Thanks,
-Tsunami

Porphyre

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Is Spell Shield replace Spell Breaker, so in UW, 55 monk can deal some dmg with SoJ

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Isn't spell shield the skill that disables all of your spells for x-seconds after it's done?

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spell sheild is useless for UW farming. Timing would be to hard. Yes, and it desables your skill which would mess you up alot which you would also have to time so you have prot spirit on you while skills are disabled.

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Luciora

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Join Date: May 2006

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OK after reading through a lot of these posts I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has contributed and who continue to contribute.

Made my healer monk a 55 3 weeks ago to be able to farm some ecto. Got the hang of the thing quickly with the Trolls near Droks. So off we went to UW. A good few retries and we cleared the place Though I currently find that I am getting interupted like it is nobodys business by the Aatxes and Grasps. Any hints for me?

I have just watched Cerbs clip and am AWED by they way he handles that place. Not even in my wildest dreams will I be good enough. So for now we take it nice and slow. I have taken some hints from these guides now and changed my att point sets a little and added B Aura for the longer enchant. Will see how that goes.

Spura

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Join Date: Feb 2005

You guys are lucky I am not designer at anet. Instead of rend monster I would make a monster spawn when they start hitting you equiped with 6 assassin spells, death's charge and expunge enchantments. GG for spellbreaker 55 monk. I am surprised they let a gimmicky build solo the hardest areas in the game UW and FOW(before factions introduced elite missions).

Luciora

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Spura why the hate? If we manage to 2 man it then we get a few more ecto than you do with a full group of 8. Don't take it out on us if you were unable to play a 55 or just don't want to play one.

There are some areas where we do well and others where we just plain can't survive. The UW was already made a LOT harder than what it was, it isn't a matter of just making a 55 and going for the fun of it. It takes a lot of time to be able to stay alive and even more time to be able to really understand and utilise your builds.

As for gimmicky build : Somebody thought really hard about it and found a way to use that which was given to make something truly inspiring. If you don't like it, then just don't dwell on it.

TheTrueThrill

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wat quest in pre is the one you get the -20 offhand?

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Spura
You guys are lucky I am not designer at anet. Instead of rend monster I would make a monster spawn when they start hitting you equiped with 6 assassin spells, death's charge and expunge enchantments. GG for spellbreaker 55 monk. I am surprised they let a gimmicky build solo the hardest areas in the game UW and FOW(before factions introduced elite missions).
well I'm pretty sure with that attitude you'd never make it into ANet. You should go find a recording of this week's Weapon of Choice (internet radio talk show about everything Guild Wars). Izzy (the guy behind all of the skill ballances) was talking about how he and his co-worker ballance skills.

Just because the 55 monk has become such a popular build doesnt mean anet will whip out the anti-55-devil-spawn-from-hell or something. I mean just look around, there's 3 man oro farming, 2 man topk farming, and many more.

And quite frankly, you have no question nor an answer so why are you posting in here? If I hadn't taken the time to explain and respond to your statement I would have deleted your post all together.


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Originally Posted by TheTrueThrill
wat quest in pre is the one you get the -20 offhand? poor tenant. you get it in ascalon city.