55 monk swords
seekup41
if some people could post their 55 monk swords they use and why, I would greatly appreciate it.
Megla Zero
Anything with an ~20% longer enchanted sword.... thats about all thats necessary. You can have the Furious mod too if you use Bonetti's.
wheel
HoD Sword or Fiery Flame Spitter are optimal. You can pick up the 10% FFS very easily (read: cheap/quickly) and add a 19% enchant mod for cheap.
Tweecers
Henge of Denravi Sword
+5 energy built in.
I put a 20% enchanting mod on it, and the other mod is up to you, if you play w secondary, use furious 10%.
The +5 energy can really open up doors pve wise, with armor selections not being based on mana anymore, because the HoD sword well makes up for it.
+5 energy built in.
I put a 20% enchanting mod on it, and the other mod is up to you, if you play w secondary, use furious 10%.
The +5 energy can really open up doors pve wise, with armor selections not being based on mana anymore, because the HoD sword well makes up for it.
Tsunami Rain
I use my FFS of Enchanting. Before getting that, I used to use a Furious Long Sword of Enchanting and if I wanted to look cool, a Furious Fell Blade of Enchanting (though it was 16%).
Reckless Abandon
Not to brag or anything.... well..... maybe it is :P
This is what I use. And yes, the price is confidential.
This is what I use. And yes, the price is confidential.
Megla Zero
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Originally Posted by Reckless Abandon
Not to brag or anything.... well..... maybe it is :P
This is what I use. And yes, the price is confidential.
Other than being "uber leet" aka insanely expensive... what purpose does that even have for a 55 monk (the sundering mod, I mean). Furious at least helps with generating adrenaline for Bonetti's...
This is what I use. And yes, the price is confidential.
Other than being "uber leet" aka insanely expensive... what purpose does that even have for a 55 monk (the sundering mod, I mean). Furious at least helps with generating adrenaline for Bonetti's...
Linsys
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Originally Posted by Reckless Abandon
Not to brag or anything.... well..... maybe it is :P
This is what I use. And yes, the price is confidential.
Sorry but what are you bragging about..
You set this item up WRONG first of all..
Second of all, this item can be obtained for like 50g or what ever 3 loadstones cost... + the item mods, which again your sundering mod is worthless and a waste of money..
The cesta is worth like 5k at the most... so you have an item worth about 31k... WOW "UBER 1337" I THINK NOT
Here is how it should look, my very OWN:
This is what I use. And yes, the price is confidential.
Sorry but what are you bragging about..
You set this item up WRONG first of all..
Second of all, this item can be obtained for like 50g or what ever 3 loadstones cost... + the item mods, which again your sundering mod is worthless and a waste of money..
The cesta is worth like 5k at the most... so you have an item worth about 31k... WOW "UBER 1337" I THINK NOT
Here is how it should look, my very OWN:
Reckless Abandon
Yeah, I was looking for just a 20% mod but I could not find one. So I saw this and bought it. I'll admit the sundering is worthless, but still......
Tsunami Rain
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Originally Posted by Linsys
Sorry but what are you bragging about..
You set this item up WRONG first of all..
Second of all, this item can be obtained for like 50g or what ever 3 loadstones cost... + the item mods, which again your sundering mod is worthless and a waste of money..
The cesta is worth like 5k at the most... so you have an item worth about 31k... WOW "UBER 1337" I THINK NOT
Here is how it should look, my very OWN:
I agree...besides..why use sundering in the first place?..
You set this item up WRONG first of all..
Second of all, this item can be obtained for like 50g or what ever 3 loadstones cost... + the item mods, which again your sundering mod is worthless and a waste of money..
The cesta is worth like 5k at the most... so you have an item worth about 31k... WOW "UBER 1337" I THINK NOT
Here is how it should look, my very OWN:
I agree...besides..why use sundering in the first place?..
Niosisw
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Originally Posted by Tweecers
The +5 energy can really open up doors pve wise, with armor selections not being based on mana anymore, because the HoD sword well makes up for it.
No...
The armor doesn't matter, you want the armor that gives you the most energy, the +5 en isn't that much when you have above 40....
AL doesn't matter when you have prot spirit! So why wouldn't you want the ascetics?
The armor doesn't matter, you want the armor that gives you the most energy, the +5 en isn't that much when you have above 40....
AL doesn't matter when you have prot spirit! So why wouldn't you want the ascetics?
Murder In China
10% of Faster Skill recharge > +5 Energy.
Arawn
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Originally Posted by Murder In China
10% of Faster Skill recharge > +5 Energy.
I disagree.
Mana is far more useful than 10% recharge, because the +5 energy will save your butt far more often than the 10% recharge.
However, I would say go with the FFS when it comes to the budget factor.
Mana is far more useful than 10% recharge, because the +5 energy will save your butt far more often than the 10% recharge.
However, I would say go with the FFS when it comes to the budget factor.

Linsys
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Originally Posted by Arawn
I disagree.
Mana is far more useful than 10% recharge, because the +5 energy will save your butt far more often than the 10% recharge.
However, I would say go with the FFS when it comes to the budget factor.
It all depends, for 55 monking the FFS is better.. for general healing the HoD is better especially since i can put some sort of recharge item in my off hand spot..
Mana is far more useful than 10% recharge, because the +5 energy will save your butt far more often than the 10% recharge.
However, I would say go with the FFS when it comes to the budget factor.

Bloodied Blade
I have to agree with Linsys on this one, 10% faster skill recharge > +5 en on a 55hp monk... if it was +10 energy, I would have to say skill recharge<+10e. Problem is mainly that on a 55hp monk, 5 energy isn't going to help you very much, whereas the 10% recharge will help you to (with a little luck) keep your defenses up vs most things.
baz777
Had the following:
1. IDS with 20% enchant mod (even out on my own I felt a bit silly with this after a while so sold it)
2. Fellblade with 20% enchant mod (I’m sure just the sight of this use to put the fear of God into those Griffs)
Now use:
FFS with 20% enchant mod
1. IDS with 20% enchant mod (even out on my own I felt a bit silly with this after a while so sold it)
2. Fellblade with 20% enchant mod (I’m sure just the sight of this use to put the fear of God into those Griffs)
Now use:
FFS with 20% enchant mod
Lord Osi
HoD sword with Furious 10/10 and with 20% is probably best or FFS with those 2 mods cuz of the skill recharge 10/10.
I myself use a Furious Chaos Axe of Enchanting. (Mainly for looks)
Max - req 8 (dosnt matter, Nor does any 15^50's
Furious 10/10
Enchanting 20%
I myself use a Furious Chaos Axe of Enchanting. (Mainly for looks)
Max - req 8 (dosnt matter, Nor does any 15^50's
Furious 10/10
Enchanting 20%
Maxiemonster
Do not argue about either the FFS or the HoD Sword being better, it's pointless, 90% of all people are too stupid to understand that 5 Energy doesn't add anything to a 55Hp Monk, unlike the 10% (or 15%) skill recharge.
And when it comes to the best item for a Protective Spirit build, it's the -20Hp Axe, followed by the 15% FFS, the 10% FFS and HoD Sword.
And when it comes to the best item for a Protective Spirit build, it's the -20Hp Axe, followed by the 15% FFS, the 10% FFS and HoD Sword.
Tweecers
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Originally Posted by Maxiemonster
Do not argue about either the FFS or the HoD Sword being better, it's pointless, 90% of all people are too stupid to understand that 5 Energy doesn't add anything to a 55Hp Monk, unlike the 10% (or 15%) skill recharge.
And when it comes to the best item for a Protective Spirit build, it's the -20Hp Axe, followed by the 15% FFS, the 10% FFS and HoD Sword. dont hate on a hod sword.
EDIT by chris_nin00:
Please keep it clean
And when it comes to the best item for a Protective Spirit build, it's the -20Hp Axe, followed by the 15% FFS, the 10% FFS and HoD Sword. dont hate on a hod sword.
EDIT by chris_nin00:
Please keep it clean

Parn
I used the Crystalline skinned longsword
6-9 no Rq
+5 arm while casting
halves casting time 5%
Furious mod 8%
19% enchant.
or my Gold max Rod rq8 smite
halves Healing/divine 18%, +5 ene, light damage
6-9 no Rq
+5 arm while casting
halves casting time 5%
Furious mod 8%
19% enchant.
or my Gold max Rod rq8 smite
halves Healing/divine 18%, +5 ene, light damage
Megla Zero
You do realize that the +5 arm does nothing... right?
Maxiemonster
Tweecers, tell me what +5 Energy adds to a 55Hp build, then start saying I'm wrong.
.killjoy
+5 energy does nothing when you have balths spirit and bonneties on..
Also any sword with +19% or 20% enchant works I personally put it on a FDS.
Also any sword with +19% or 20% enchant works I personally put it on a FDS.
Parn
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Originally Posted by Megla Zero
You do realize that the +5 arm does nothing... right?
you do realize it comes on the sword....right?
I just like the way it looks and the no Rq part, not like I'm planning on doing damage with it.
I just like the way it looks and the no Rq part, not like I'm planning on doing damage with it.
Megla Zero
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Originally Posted by Parn
you do realize it comes on the sword....right?
I just like the way it looks and the no Rq part, not like I'm planning on doing damage with it. Yea, I know... I just wasn't sure if you thought you were using the +5 for something
Thats actually a pretty good sword if you use a Riposte 55 build... since you get the 5% chance along with it being a sword.
I just like the way it looks and the no Rq part, not like I'm planning on doing damage with it. Yea, I know... I just wasn't sure if you thought you were using the +5 for something

Thats actually a pretty good sword if you use a Riposte 55 build... since you get the 5% chance along with it being a sword.
Skuld
I use a purple brute sword with a 19% enchant and nothing else, because it looks cool
it used to be 14%, i;m thinking i might have been better with a different sword putting the 19% on. my mesmer has various percentages she uses for IW and they get swapped around with my monk and ele for 55 hp-ing. i use that crystalline long sword and an 18% flamberge, and I may have a FDS with something on somewhere. i also am thinking about putting the spare 19% axe mod on a fiery flame spitter


Tweecers
First of all, not all farmers use Mo/W, which imo is not the best 55 monk.
Imo the best 55 monk is Mo/Me.
Because while bonetti's blocks, it doesnt stop from being interuppted by spells or other things.. and its just 75% to melee...
I mean if you are talking about easy farming, then sure go ahead and bash hod, what do you farm Hydras?
In upper level farming, you need not your average spells to farm correctly, much diff strategy is incurred other then your basic
PS+HS.
At any given time farming, I incure PS+ HS+10 mana stance + 5-10 mana spell constantly.
meaning your 20 mana you use to farm hydras, I use 35-40 maybe even more dependin on the situation.
so yes that +5 mana that will be able to let me not have to save for a ps, when I could be attacking WILL save me time, + net me more in the long run speed wise.
At upper level farming, if you take on more of lets say 3-5 you have a high risk of failure at 55 hp, you must be constantly using different spells, stances etc.etc to compete with the different higher lvl monsters you are going to face.
I mean, do you just farm creatures that hit you physically? If so you are narrowminded.
Bonetti's really isnt going to do anything if they are casting spells on you, bonetti's wont help you for example.....
IDS farming.
With just Balth Spirit on you, and not your average "insert augory rock creature here name" skill setup, you actually use mana , and have to manage it wisely or else you will be waiting for that 10th mana to pop up just as PS dies.
My words speak of higher lvl, and not just... what hydra or troll farming?
Bash a hod sword for 55'ing if your into something that can be done while I am sleeping using just a -55 focus.
HoD sword has uses, it is just if you are biased like that, because you bought a FFS for like 50 gold, do not hate, and look beyond your casual farming.
How will things change if random kids keep hating on a good weapon that was removed from the game with reason* and flame on me because I dont do hydra runs like they do with their uber Mo/W.
Why more mana?
In a nutshell higher lvl monsters require more strategy/spells, meaning MORE mana cost, more spells to be cast, more chance for interupption, higher difficulty, better drops.
Sorry if I actually go outside of the box, terrrrrrribly sorry :\
Imo the best 55 monk is Mo/Me.
Because while bonetti's blocks, it doesnt stop from being interuppted by spells or other things.. and its just 75% to melee...
I mean if you are talking about easy farming, then sure go ahead and bash hod, what do you farm Hydras?
In upper level farming, you need not your average spells to farm correctly, much diff strategy is incurred other then your basic
PS+HS.
At any given time farming, I incure PS+ HS+10 mana stance + 5-10 mana spell constantly.
meaning your 20 mana you use to farm hydras, I use 35-40 maybe even more dependin on the situation.
so yes that +5 mana that will be able to let me not have to save for a ps, when I could be attacking WILL save me time, + net me more in the long run speed wise.
At upper level farming, if you take on more of lets say 3-5 you have a high risk of failure at 55 hp, you must be constantly using different spells, stances etc.etc to compete with the different higher lvl monsters you are going to face.
I mean, do you just farm creatures that hit you physically? If so you are narrowminded.
Bonetti's really isnt going to do anything if they are casting spells on you, bonetti's wont help you for example.....
IDS farming.
With just Balth Spirit on you, and not your average "insert augory rock creature here name" skill setup, you actually use mana , and have to manage it wisely or else you will be waiting for that 10th mana to pop up just as PS dies.
My words speak of higher lvl, and not just... what hydra or troll farming?
Bash a hod sword for 55'ing if your into something that can be done while I am sleeping using just a -55 focus.
HoD sword has uses, it is just if you are biased like that, because you bought a FFS for like 50 gold, do not hate, and look beyond your casual farming.
How will things change if random kids keep hating on a good weapon that was removed from the game with reason* and flame on me because I dont do hydra runs like they do with their uber Mo/W.
Why more mana?
In a nutshell higher lvl monsters require more strategy/spells, meaning MORE mana cost, more spells to be cast, more chance for interupption, higher difficulty, better drops.
Sorry if I actually go outside of the box, terrrrrrribly sorry :\
Megla Zero
1) PS and HB
2) Bonetti's blocks projectile and melee, but only gives energy on melee misses
3) -50 cesta, not -55
Umm, also, no one said Mo/W was the superior farmer... just the Furious is the only real mod worth getting incase you DO end up using Mo/W since you'll charge Bonetti's faster.
2) Bonetti's blocks projectile and melee, but only gives energy on melee misses
3) -50 cesta, not -55
Umm, also, no one said Mo/W was the superior farmer... just the Furious is the only real mod worth getting incase you DO end up using Mo/W since you'll charge Bonetti's faster.
Murder In China
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Originally Posted by Tweecers
Imo the best 55 monk is Mo/Me.
Quote: Originally Posted by Tweecers Because while bonetti's blocks, it doesnt stop from being interuppted by spells or other things.. and its just 75% to melee... 75% blocking to melee and missle attacks.
Quote: Originally Posted by Tweecers I mean if you are talking about easy farming, then sure go ahead and bash hod, what do you farm Hydras? If you're going to farm hydras then a Mo/Me isn't the best. Having Balanced Stance from your Warrior secondary really helps.
Quote: Originally Posted by Tweecers In upper level farming, you need not your average spells to farm correctly, much diff strategy is incurred other then your basic In high-end farming you'll need to cast your spells at the right time, not randomly.
Quote: Originally Posted by Tweecers At any given time farming, I incure PS+ HS+10 mana stance + 5-10 mana spell constantly. What hell is a Mana Stance?
Quote: Originally Posted by Tweecers meaning your 20 mana you use to farm hydras, I use 35-40 maybe even more dependin on the situation. 8. Do Not Abuse the English Language
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Quote: Originally Posted by Tweecers so yes that +5 mana that will be able to let me not have to save for a ps, when I could be attacking WILL save me time, + net me more in the long run speed wise. Most 55 monks don't spent nearly all their mana on one group they arggoed, that's just stupid. With Balthazar's spirit and Essence Bond, you shouldn't have energy trouble against 3-4 Hydras pounding you with spells. Also by the time you reach another group, your energy should be high enough for you to cast Protective Spirit and Healing Breeze and engage combact.
Quote: Originally Posted by Tweecers At upper level farming, if you take on more of lets say 3-5 you have a high risk of failure at 55 hp, you must be constantly using different spells, stances etc.etc to compete with the different higher lvl monsters you are going to face. Untrue, against 3-5 enemies you would only need to cast Healing Breeze and Protective Spirit everytime they flash. No other different spells, stance, and etc are needed.
Quote: Originally Posted by Tweecers
I mean, do you just farm creatures that hit you physically? If so you are narrowminded.
So all the UW 55 monks are narrowminded?
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Originally Posted by Tweecers
Bonetti's really isnt going to do anything if they are casting spells on you, bonetti's wont help you for example.....
It does if there are melee monsters hitting you. Quote:
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