Decisions...

[eyes007]

<DIV>HI Guys</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Just wondering on the below choices but I laos have some decisions to make and I can't decide what I want to use, I have the usual basics:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Mitts of the Restrainer</DIV> <DIV>Boots of Bashing</DIV> <DIV>Wastelander Cuffs</DIV> <DIV>Vitae Immortalis</DIV> <DIV>Zhardiz Leggings</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Planning to get:</DIV> <DIV>Dexterous Dragonhide Helm (provided I don't get my class hat before then)</DIV> <DIV>Dragonhide Waist (maybe Acrilic)</DIV> <DIV>Dragonhide Sheath</DIV> <DIV>Acrilic Hoop</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Not sure what to get for:</DIV> <DIV>Rings</DIV> <DIV>Wrists</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Now I have a choice of:</DIV> <DIV>Ghostly Wraps of Torment</DIV> <DIV>Queens Carapce</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Weapons</DIV> <DIV>Ravasectian Shredders X2</DIV> <DIV>Staff of Enlightenment</DIV> <DIV>Strifewing Bone Bo</DIV> <DIV>(I do expect to get Grizzlefang before I reach the level I can use it)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Can someone help me make the best decision? All these items are pre-raiding, it's to put me in the game basically. Once I have all this on, I'm going to go raiding with my fellow guildies but I want to be fairly tight and productive to the raid first.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Any help will be appreciated<img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Thanks</DIV> <DIV> </DIV>

[selch]

<DIV><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> eyes007 wrote:<BR> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Planning to get:</DIV> <DIV><STRIKE>Dexterous Dragonhide Helm (provided I don't get my class hat before then) </STRIKE> <FONT color=#ffff00> If you plan to get a crafted helm, buy Woven one, since you will have plenty of STR, some +20 STA & +20 WIS won't hurt with same resists & mitigation + 100 generic resist from WIS.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Now I have a choice of:</DIV> <DIV><STRIKE>Ghostly Wraps of Torment</STRIKE> <FONT color=#ffff00>Absolutely stay away from that, it is such a bad item. Queen's Carapace even looking worst chest in game, it has better mitigation at least even most scouts using it <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></FONT></DIV> <DIV>Queens Carapce</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Weapons</DIV> <DIV><STRIKE>Ravasectian Shredders X2</STRIKE> <FONT color=#ffff00>Strifewind Clawed Fists X 2 or 1 Ravasectian, 1x Strifewind (those are not expensive anymore , in Oasis, less than 1 plat and definitelly worthy stats)</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR></DIV>

[scalzo]

Start the claymore series of quests. It will have all kinds of gear and jewelry for you.

[eyes007]

<P>thanks for that, the Ghostly wraps I wasn't seriously considering but being a Monk Gi i was willing to be tempted hehe. SO woven for the hat sweet, and not the Ravas....cool</P> <P>I'll get started on the claymore right away!</P> <P> </P> <P>Thanks again guys </P>

[Bewts]

<blockquote><hr>eyes007 wrote:<div>HI Guys</div> <div> </div> <div>Just wondering on the below choices but I laos have some decisions to make and I can't decide what I want to use, I have the usual basics:</div> <div> </div> <div>Mitts of the Restrainer</div> <div>Boots of Bashing</div> <div>Wastelander Cuffs</div> <div>Vitae Immortalis</div> <div>Zhardiz Leggings</div> <div> </div> <div>Planning to get:</div> <div>Dexterous Dragonhide Helm (provided I don't get my class hat before then)</div> <div>Dragonhide Waist (maybe Acrilic) <font color="#ffff00">Adjutant's Belt</font> </div> <div>Dragonhide Sheath</div> <div>Acrilic Hoop <font color="#ffff00">Planar Orb of the Warrior (collectin quest reward)</font> </div> <div> </div> <div>Not sure what to get for:</div> <div>Rings <font color="#ffff00">Light or Dark Chitin.  I'd err for the Dark ones to start.  They come from Den of the Devourer in case you didn't know that already =)</font> </div> <div>Wrists <font color="#ffff00">Aviak Feather Charm (collection quest reward), I still use bracelet of the Dead from T6.</font> </div> <div> </div> <div>Now I have a choice of:</div> <div>Ghostly Wraps of Torment</div> <div>Queens Carapce - <font color="#ffff00">Use Queens for now, work on Claymore quest in SoS.  The second to last quest in SoS gives you a nice BP that will hold you over for a while.</font> </div> <div> <font color="#ffff00"> </font></div> <div>Weapons</div> <div>Ravasectian Shredders X2</div> <div>Staff of Enlightenment</div> <div>Strifewing Bone Bo</div> <div>(I do expect to get Grizzlefang before I reach the level I can use it)</div> <div> <font color="#ffff00">Katar of the Four Winds - no HP, 20 str/agi/sta, 52.3 DR and a super fast 1.2 delay (Secondary slot) - This is a Claymore quest Reward Soulspur - no HP, 22 str 22 sta, 53.1 DR.  Procs a 200 power tap on mob - is a reward for a quest out of SoS if I remember correctly. </font></div> <div> Can someone help me make the best decision? All these items are pre-raiding, it's to put me in the game basically. Once I have all this on, I'm going to go raiding with my fellow guildies but I want to be fairly tight and productive to the raid first.</div> <div> </div> <div>Any help will be appreciated<img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></div> <div> </div> <div>Thanks</div> <div> </div><hr></blockquote>Also, if you are going to raid T7 invest in a FULL set of T7 common resist based jewelery.  It sounds silly to swap out dark chitin rings x2, but when you are talking about taking 8k damage or taking 5k damage from an AE, the resist gear wins by a long shot. Also remember that an imbued acrylia ring has a nice DPS modifier when it procs and that it is relatively easy to cap your strength in a raid (you figure in to slot somewhere as a DPS raids) so you should focus on ensuring you bring along stanima/wis/resist items, resist potions/wards etc.  Also, if you haven't grab 2 strength dolls and some ranged throwing items(especially if you go with the STR unarmed AA line) The last bit of advice I can give you is that if you are only concerned about DPS, until you get 2 duel weild weapons with a DR greater than 60 or a 2hb with over a 106 Damage rating your DPS might be better served to go with the STR AA line with 8 ranks into relentless punches (the unarmed attack).  Buyer Beware, spamming combat arts while fighting barehanded has tended to pull aggro with ease unless your raid and your tank are very proficient in maintaining aggro.  Especially if you can achieve and maintain 100% DPS and capped strength so spread out those combat arts and Save a Raid (tm)!  Also, if you are in a joust fight with the unarmed AA line, ranged DPS is darned near close range DPS numbers.<div></div>

[mrjak]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> selch wrote:<BR> <DIV><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> eyes007 wrote:<BR> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Planning to get:</DIV> <DIV><STRIKE>Dexterous Dragonhide Helm (provided I don't get my class hat before then) </STRIKE> <FONT color=#ffff00> If you plan to get a crafted helm, buy Woven one, since you will have plenty of STR, some +20 STA & +20 WIS won't hurt with same resists & mitigation + 100 generic resist from WIS.</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Now I have a choice of:</DIV> <DIV><STRIKE>Ghostly Wraps of Torment</STRIKE> <FONT color=#ffff00>Absolutely stay away from that, it is such a bad item. Queen's Carapace even looking worst chest in game, it has better mitigation at least even most scouts using it <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></FONT></DIV> <DIV>Queens Carapce</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Weapons</DIV> <DIV><STRIKE>Ravasectian Shredders X2</STRIKE> <FONT color=#ffff00>Strifewind Clawed Fists X 2 or 1 Ravasectian, 1x Strifewind (those are not expensive anymore , in Oasis, less than 1 plat and definitelly worthy stats)</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR></DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Ghostly Wraps of Torment is a great chest piece, better than queens carapiece.  Saved me more than a few times with its proc.

[Despak]

Yeah I was confused about that comment, what makes the Wraps such a bad item? +defense is never a bad thing is it?

[JudyJudy]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> eyes007 wrote:<BR> <DIV>HI Guys</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Just wondering on the below choices but I laos have some decisions to make and I can't decide what I want to use, I have the usual basics:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Mitts of the Restrainer <EM><FONT color=#ffff00>Superintendent's Clawmitts are good too.</FONT></EM></DIV> <DIV>Boots of Bashing</DIV> <DIV>Wastelander Cuffs </DIV> <DIV>Vitae Immortalis <EM><FONT color=#ffff00>Vornerous Madstone is good as well - Drops from the Vornerous Tyrant on your way to DoD.</FONT></EM></DIV> <DIV>Zhardiz Leggings  <EM><FONT color=#ffff00>Endbringer leggings are a good upgrade to these as well.</FONT></EM></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ffff00>^^^ <EM>Over-all, the above looks good.</EM></FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Planning to get:</DIV> <DIV>Dexterous Dragonhide Helm (provided I don't get my class hat before then) <EM><FONT color=#ffff00>Don't waste your money - Do the hat quest.  Your T6 legendary hat should suffice fine until then.</FONT></EM></DIV> <DIV>Dragonhide Waist (maybe Acrilic) <EM><FONT color=#ffff00>Adjucent's Belt or Sash of the Duelist</FONT></EM></DIV> <DIV>Dragonhide Sheath</DIV> <DIV>Acrilic Hoop</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Not sure what to get for:</DIV> <DIV>Rings</DIV> <DIV>Wrists <EM><FONT color=#ffff00>Zorv's Wristguards aren't bad here.  20sta/wis 14sta some resists and a defense bonus - treasured item.</FONT></EM></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Now I have a choice of:</DIV> <DIV>Ghostly Wraps of Torment</DIV> <DIV>Queens Carapce <EM><FONT color=#ffff00>Go with this one - get the wraps later when you want to add to your gi collection.  :smileywink:</FONT></EM></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Weapons</DIV> <DIV>Ravasectian Shredders X2</DIV> <DIV>Staff of Enlightenment</DIV> <DIV>Strifewing Bone Bo</DIV> <DIV>(I do expect to get Grizzlefang before I reach the level I can use it)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><EM><FONT color=#ffff00>^^^  My first two legendary DW weapons were Strifewing Claw and Rava Shredder for the STA/HP bonus as I tank as often as I can.  Also, doing the "Infiltrating the Sanctum" quest line is worth it for Soulspur, which I still use.</FONT></EM></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Can someone help me make the best decision? All these items are pre-raiding, it's to put me in the game basically. Once I have all this on, I'm going to go raiding with my fellow guildies but I want to be fairly tight and productive to the raid first.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Any help will be appreciated<img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Thanks</DIV> <DIV> </DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>

[DarkMirrax]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> eyes007 wrote:<BR> <DIV>HI Guys</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Just wondering on the below choices but I laos have some decisions to make and I can't decide what I want to use, I have the usual basics:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Mitts of the Restrainer</DIV> <DIV>Boots of Bashing</DIV> <DIV>Wastelander Cuffs</DIV> <DIV>Vitae Immortalis</DIV> <DIV>Zhardiz Leggings</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Planning to get:</DIV> <DIV>Dexterous Dragonhide Helm (provided I don't get my class hat before then) <FONT color=#ffff00>- Dont waste your money just get the class hat done its soooo much better </FONT></DIV> <DIV>Dragonhide Waist (maybe Acrilic) </DIV> <DIV>Dragonhide Sheath</DIV> <DIV>Acrilic Hoop</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Not sure what to get for:</DIV> <DIV>Rings   - <FONT color=#ffff00>Chitin Dark and Light for sure</FONT></DIV> <DIV>Wrists -<FONT color=#ffff00> Acrilic</FONT><FONT color=#ffff00> bands are v nice</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Now I have a choice of:</DIV> <DIV>Ghostly Wraps of Torment<FONT color=#ffff00> - Not Sure why everyone says this suck cos it doesnt +4 defense is very nice and i found that it gave better mitigation than queens</FONT></DIV> <DIV>Queens Carapce - <FONT color=#ffff00>Also another good chest and very very cheap</FONT> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Weapons</DIV> <DIV>Ravasectian Shredders X2  <FONT color=#ffff00>- Get These and switch to grizzle when u can use it</FONT></DIV> <DIV>Staff of Enlightenment</DIV> <DIV>Strifewing Bone Bo</DIV> <DIV>(I do expect to get Grizzlefang before I reach the level I can use it)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Can someone help me make the best decision? All these items are pre-raiding, it's to put me in the game basically. Once I have all this on, I'm going to go raiding with my fellow guildies but I want to be fairly tight and productive to the raid first.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Any help will be appreciated<img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Thanks</DIV> <DIV> </DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P><FONT color=#ffff00>one thing shoulders ? you have Dark Menacle ? if not get it <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#ffff00>And as for ear as someone mentioned warrior orb for the regen is such a nice item for a collection quest that also gives XP AND AA xp <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> so u cant go wrong</FONT></P> <P> </P>

[Bladewind]

Be aware that the dragonhide belt is resists (300ish to each) and health/power only, so it is great for fending off aoes in raids, but probably not so hot in any other situation.  I personally still use the FBSS just for the extra haste, but there are plenty of nice looted belts that give 20 or better to multiple stats and have some resists on them.

[eyes007]

<P>Wow thanks guys! some really good input...since I can't do what everyone suggests lol I'll make my own mind up from the choices you have given me! I actually lready have most of that stuff, ghostly wraps, queens, everything except in the ring department (although I picked up a band of solitude the other day, +70 health and power is good but I chose it for the 700+ Poison resist) and wil use that until i get some light chin (maybe get a dark to compliment the band perhaps?)</P> <P> </P> <P>Anyways, thanks again for the help!</P> <P>Dred</P>

[selch]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> mrjak01 wrote:<BR> <BR>Ghostly Wraps of Torment is a great chest piece, better than queens carapiece.  Saved me more than a few times with its proc.<BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P><BR>Probably it saved you from situations where you would never be in with QC.</P> <P> </P>

[Despak]

How much difference is there between +4 Defense and 44 Mitigation (the difference between Wraps and QC)?

[Cirth_Beer]

I jump on this topic because i aim the same thing as the op (it's a great post full of info btw), but i was wondering for the belt is the fbss haste is so useless ? caus i see no one ever mentionning it, should i throw the fbss ? and what about the haste ?

[selch]

<DIV><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Cirth_Beer wrote:<BR> I jump on this topic because i aim the same thing as the op (it's a great post full of info btw), but i was wondering for the belt is the fbss haste is so useless ? caus i see no one ever mentionning it, should i throw the fbss ? and what about the haste ?<BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>It is not useless if you are tank on your own and have to use defensive stances, every bit of haste helps.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>However you have to take into account about extra stats that might boost your damage, defenses etc. So it is more about the choice.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV><p>Message Edited by selch on <span class=date_text>06-07-2006</span> <span class=time_text>09:23 AM</span>

[Bewts]

I tank in offensive versus heroic encounters not in HoF (faster they die, less chance for bad avoidance rolls) so I don't use the FBSS anymore.  If you were in defensive stance, the FBSS might be useful if you don't have a haster in your group.  Otherwise, I'd go with a belt that gives more HP, stats, resists etc. <div></div>

[DarkerApprenti]

If you have access to a good duo or trio group or solid group go to:In Barren Sky-Palace of the Awakened and make a left. The first wing go in and make right, then a left and the second bath will be the Superintendant Nimclaw PH. Kill it. Wait. It spawns again. Kill him. Wait. eventually you'll end up with Superindendant's Clawmitts...much, much, much better than Mitts of the Restrainer. Dragons in PoA also give the nice forearms - Awakened Bloodscale Bracers.Guardian Isle and move left off the cloud pad and on your right there will be some cliff outcroppings. Your third one or so (perched up on top) are PH for Soulfeather the Eagle Eye. Kill them. wait. kill him. eventually ou'll end up with Featherscout Boots.Anyway...you get the idea there are great items out there for the casual, non-raiding type of monk. It's not impossible to have nearly all legendary for most of your main gear and doing, as others suggested, the claymore quest line would be a good idea as well as Infiltrating the Sanctum for the Fist weapon.Peace<div></div>