[Magery] Protection spell

[Lord Chaos]

So I am wondering, do people play with it on or without it?

The FC loss is not good, but then on the other hand, when I don't have Protection on I get spell fizzles a lot because I get hit by mobs, either directly or from ranged attack, especially mobs that chain cast lower level spells very fast.

 

[Lefty]

Yeah, It is a bugger. I don't use it myself. Much of what I do is timing and knowing the environment I am in. None the less the healing stone has become my best friend.

 

[aoLOLita]

I use the Protect spell 24/7, it's the first spell I cast when I am rezzed. Far too many times, I have gotten an Invis spell off with 2-3 HP to spare!

Yes, the FC loss hurts but I play PvM exclusively and cast far more RC's than I do any other spell, and there is no need to "Fast Cast". It also allows me more flexibility to imbue jewels, by not needing the FC+2 - much less the +6 FCR.

My armor is always 85 Phys to allow for the -15 hit to phys resist.

 

[Ektallion]

and in PvP? anybody use this spell 24/7?

 

[Gelf]

and in PvP? anybody use this spell 24/7?

rarely do mages use in pvp(some do). some fighter types use(though i don't play fighter types normally,so don't know how well this works)

 

[KalVasTENKI]

and in PvP? anybody use this spell 24/7?

I don't think anybody uses it 24/7 because of the cons.

Though if timed right you can heal through anything and cast some quick deadly combos.

 

[Barry Gibb]

I use it as a convenience with my fisherman. The spells from the sea serpents really don't hurt if you have decent armor. The drop in physical resist is not a concern, since the serpents cannot hit you if you stand near the center of the boat.

Stayin Alive,

BG

 

[Vaelix]

Protection is Amazing versus Dexxers in PvP.. But not 24/7.

I toggle it off and On depending on what I'm fighting, and the combos they are using.

FYI, Protection + Cleansing Winds Spam = Never Die 1v1

 

[Storm]

My mystic/mage/weaver always uses it! I run o/6 fc/fcr

The minus side is slower cast time

the plus side is no interruptions ever!
saving spots on jewels for other mods
saving spot on shields

 

[Storm]

FYI, Protection + Cleansing Winds Spam = Never Die 1v1

exactly throw in stone form and its even better you may be slow but sure!
walking tank

 

[KalVasTENKI]

My mystic/mage/weaver always uses it! I run o/6 fc/fcr

The minus side is slower cast time

the plus side is no interruptions ever!
saving spots on jewels for other mods
saving spot on shields

Also, the loss of Magic Resist and Physical Resist.

 

[[JD]]

ive played a tamer mage who spawns and occasionally pvp's. running with protection on was nice for to avoid interruptions but all it takes is someone with half a brain to mortal or poison you and it throws a monkey wrench into things as far as healing goes (not everyone uses a program which auto eats apples and chugs potions, thank you very much).

i no longer pvp or spawn on the toon but i quit running with protection so i could get the benefit of faster chain heals on my pet. with cleansing winds im able to keep it curse free as well. i like it a lot more. protection casting speed is kind of annoying now. i play more proactively as well, i will reposition myself or use invis tactically to keep aggro off me. haven't had a problem with interruptions

 

[Storm]

Also, the loss of Magic Resist and Physical Resist.

I had forgotten about that!
I should also add i use this toon pvm only so there is no confusion!

 

[Death Adder]

I use it 24/7 on my Necro Archer. I have 120 Resist and have 35 Resist on my armor to cover up the Resist penalty, as well as the Physical Penalty (tough with the -25 Fire from vamp form as well, but doable).

 

[taglol]

I use it sometime to get a resurrection off or summoning a daemon mid fights.

 

[KalVasTENKI]

I had forgotten about that!
I should also add i use this toon pvm only so there is no confusion!

Yeah, if you can cancel out the Physical Resist subtraction it would be excellent for PvM.

 

[AzSel]

I use it on occasions, in certain situation.

But I have a question. One of the stoneforms cons is -2 FC. I know if you have no FC items on you can actually drop below the 0 FC and you will cast slow(-2FC). But if you have protection on and in stoneform and FC2 from suit, will it bump you up to 0 or stay at -2 FC?

 

[[JD]]

i tried stone form+ protection at a spawn and it was a dream. no more interruptions from poison, no stacked curses. only thing i had to worry about was too much direct damage being done to me. easily solveable between a heal or an invis. i lived through situations i normally would have died.

ill probably run with it on when im around enough guild members to "protect" me from a gank squad, though if im field fighting obviously mobility is more important

 

[Storm]

Yeah, if you can cancel out the Physical Resist subtraction it would be excellent for PvM.

I do have it canceled out and have all 70's with it running! also have 26 points of the resist penalty canceled due to jewels so all in all -9 to resist for never fail spells is a good trade for my play style!

 

[Demoquin84]

I need some clarification. Does Prot "set" FC at -2 or subtracts from existing FC.

I normally run 2-3 FC/ 5-6 FCR

 

[AzSel]

I need some clarification. Does Prot "set" FC at -2 or subtracts from existing FC.

I normally run 2-3 FC/ 5-6 FCR

Protection sets your FC at 0 and nothing can budge it (except stoneform wich will actually put it at -2 if you have no FC+ items)