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Nefhi

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2006

31 May 2006 at 21:25 - 1

Hi all,

I have a question about where i should put my enchant mod on.
I have been a 55hp monk for quite long time, always with a 15% mod. I recently bought a 20% sword pommel mod, but i got no idea what kind of sword i should be looking for, since the collectors' that i have seen are axes.

If any of you can help me out please post suggestion below and the costs.

Thanks very much,

~Nefhi

IrishGrimReaper

Academy Page

Join Date: Mar 2006

Ireland

A/

31 May 2006 at 21:34 - 2

The Henge of Denravi one is good +5 energy on it.

BlueNovember

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Sep 2005

WTS GW2 items for Zkey

Mo/

31 May 2006 at 22:51 - 3

http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Shichiroji
Katana Energy +5
(40 Iron, 6 Steel, 10k)

Katari

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2005

Upstate

Me/

31 May 2006 at 23:10 - 4

http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Charr_at_the_Gate
+5 while enchanted can be a rather nice mod in many builds, altough I personaly put a +5 defense pommel not an enchanting pommel on my monk's Charr sword.

Besides that and a +5e sword, I don't know of any swords that would be particuarly usefull to a monk.

EDIT:haha, I didn't notice the 55-in the title somehow, hah >_< In that case, +armor is worthless.

Riken Chrono

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Dec 2005

around the corner and up the block

Hero

01 Jun 2006 at 00:25 - 5

well there is the pre searing longsword with the crystaline skin. it has 5% casting time for all spells. thatas what i use with a 19% pommel. either that or get a +5 energy sword. Katari, remember hes asking about 55ing. which in that case armor + whatever isnt needed

Lurid

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Mar 2006

Mo/

01 Jun 2006 at 03:17 - 6

Maybe not a sword, but you could always use the Fiery Flame Spitter if you either A) Prefer axes, or B) Prefered the 10% chance of faster recharge to +5 energy. I personally prefer the +5 energy, though I hear them called "noob swords" all too often, so whichever floats your boat.

Tsunami Rain

mmmmmmmm pie.

Join Date: Aug 2005

Honolulu, Hawaii

Favorable Winds [Gust]

Mo/

01 Jun 2006 at 08:19 - 7

theres a farming discussion sub-forum. moved.

Caged Fury

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

Hearts Of Fury [HoF]

01 Jun 2006 at 12:20 - 8

At the end of the day, it's up to you and which skin you prefer. The FFS (axe) and HoD sword were the popular choices due to the 10% recharge or +5 bonus. Personally, I prefer the 10% recharge but I didn't like the look of my 55 characters weilding an axe so I went for swords. The HoD sword was way too expensive (at the time), and I don't see +5 energy much of a benefit when a 55 usually have more than enough energy from skills and spells. I just put my enchantment pommels on nice swords that dropped during my adventures. 2 of my 55s weild a Firey Dragon Sword, and the other a gladius.

pegasux

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Nov 2005

New Mexico < PUKE >

Elite Rogues Inc. [ER]

01 Jun 2006 at 12:23 - 9

It really is up too you if you want to go sword or axe. like everyone said it's up to your what you want more...recharge or energy. I go with energy since there are times when i am running or low on foes that I need that extra bit to keep myself from dying. For the recharge the 10% chance doesn't do it for me since your skills aren't chained together where a fast recharge would be nice. there is always a gap in between spells...at least for me there is.

Nefhi

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2006

01 Jun 2006 at 14:12 - 10

Alright, thanks all for your comments. Since I like the look of swords more and i prefer the +5 energy, I'll go for the Shichiroji katana.

~Nefhi

AlbinoChocobo

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2006

Mo/Me

01 Jun 2006 at 15:10 - 11

Quote:

Originally Posted by pegasux

For the recharge the 10% chance doesn't do it for me since your skills aren't chained together where a fast recharge would be nice. there is always a gap in between spells...at least for me there is. Am I wrong, or does not the 10% translate into an 'extra' SoJ, without having to wait for recharge (well, 1 time in 10). I'll admit it's not that useful ; the only mod that really changes things for me is the +enchant.

TheMadKingGeorge

Banned

Join Date: Dec 2005

None

Mo/W

01 Jun 2006 at 15:15 - 12

i currently have 4 different weapons i use for 55

Icy Dragon Sword
15-22+15%^50
20% enchant

Zodiac Axe
6-28+20%hexed
20% enchant

Rajazans Fervour
+5 energy
20% enchant

crenelated sword
+5 energy20% enchant

Jeremy Untouchable

Wow Stole my freetime

Join Date: Mar 2006

Arkansas

None

W/E

01 Jun 2006 at 16:14 - 13

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMadKingGeorge

i currently have 4 different weapons i use for 55

Icy Dragon Sword
15-22+15%^50
20% enchant

Zodiac Axe
6-28+20%hexed
20% enchant

Rajazans Fervour
+5 energy
20% enchant

crenelated sword
+5 energy20% enchant all i can say is what a waste, lol having said that i bought a gold fellblade with 19% enchanting, and the damage 14% wile enchanted. before the mod drop rate was nerfed for 60k.....guess looks do matter.

Parson Brown

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2006

In ur base...

The one true [Hope]

E/

02 Jun 2006 at 00:10 - 14

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlbinoChocobo

Am I wrong, or does not the 10% translate into an 'extra' SoJ, without having to wait for recharge (well, 1 time in 10). I'll admit it's not that useful ; the only mod that really changes things for me is the +enchant. I find the "extra" SoJ quite nice when it pops up.

Less time waiting = more fun!