Guild Wars 2

I’m an ele, level 21 right now, and I have determined that the scepter/dagger combo is definitely my preferred weapon set. The problem is that I keep getting these great staff drops, and not getting scepter/dagger drops. So I have a staff that’s up to 288, while my scepter/dagger are about 180 each. I tried crafting a scepter, but it was lower, and I have not been able to find a weaponsmith that offers a better one. I REALLY don’t like playing with the staff, but it seems silly to let a great weapon sit there and use less damaging ones.

So, two questions. 1) Is the combined damage of a scepter/dagger pair equal to their total damage together, OR is it the best between the two? (What I’m asking is if a scepter/dagger set of about 180 each is equal to 360 or 180?)

2) Where in the world can I get some better scepters? Will crafting be my best bet? If so, what’s the best way to advance my artificer craft so I can start making the good stuff? Or maybe I need to browse the TP?

Thanks for any help, tips, suggestions, comments. I’m loving the ele, but it is very difficult to master, I think. Not got the moving and dodging thing down yet, and seem to have trouble with healing. I’m sure I’ll get the hang of it as I practice more, but I would rather do it with my preferred choice of weapons!

1) Sorry I only got a lvl 3 ele so cant ans your first qns :p

2) You can buy good ones (masterwork, rare) straight off the trading post at affordable prices. You can access it anywhere thru the lion icon on top left. Just head to any black lion merchant npc to collect your stuffs

What cookies monster said, I bought my own rare (yellow) scepter from the AH that is level 80 for like 10 silver or something like that. You can buy the masterwork (green) ones for far less than that usually, just do a filtered search on the AH for the level range and weapon you want. Then you can sort buy price.

Okay, great! I’ve used the TP to sell, but have never looked to buy anything. I just assumed they were expensive, but that doesn’t sound bad at all. Thanks!!