Void Mage Helm - worth getting?

[Shepherdman7]

Void Mage Helm - is worth getting? By this time tomorrow I should have full range and melee void, so it wouldn't be too much work.

 

If you say it is worth it, for what uses?

[JoeDaStudd]

Tank maging avis is one option.

I've used it at rock lobsters and its only slightly worse then ahrims.

 

In truth get the void mace first as its a lot more useful.

[Wkw]

It is generally the same as ahrim, though not as good because it doesn't have the def bonus

[stonewall337]

I've *heard* that void mage is roughly equivalent to mystics, although slightly better. Accuracy is slightly less but one can hit harder.

[Shepherdman7]

Tank maging avis is one option.

I've used it at rock lobsters and its only slightly worse then ahrims.

 

In truth get the void mace first as its a lot more useful.

In what situations is the mace useful? Same as you've already mentioned?

 

Thanks for the replies, all.

[Kalafai]

basicly most you're getting is armour from the void set. Remember to have a mage bonus in your ammy, since it will help lots, but it isn't going to help you hit harder anymore.

[krimi]

When I go to barrows, I bring my void set with the magic and melee helmets (I have 99 defence though). I'm not sure if it beats the usual set-ups, but you can try it out to see if you like it or not.

[12pure34]

When I go to barrows, I bring my void set with the magic and melee helmets (I have 99 defence though). I'm not sure if it beats the usual set-ups, but you can try it out to see if you like it or not.

 

Things I can think of are indeed barrows, but what about maging TDs? I know it is a bit unorthodox.. but hell :) Just another way to kill them right? Seeing magic is pretty precise and deadly now in PvE with all these updates, I can see people doing this.

From my knowledge, void is slightly worse then Ahrim, but then again.. it doesn't bring any repair costs ;) Ahrim is better tough in my opinion.

 

Basicly: if you need mage + another style of attack, then void is the ideal way. Seeing you don't need an entire set of robes with you to be able to do good magic damage.

[Cptbaker08]

Tank maging avis is one option.

I've used it at rock lobsters and its only slightly worse then ahrims.

 

In truth get the void mace first as its a lot more useful.

In what situations is the mace useful? Same as you've already mentioned?

 

Thanks for the replies, all.

Well before a recent update, the void mace was the only item to auto cast Claws of Guthix and was the only weapon to auto cast any of the 3 god spells. But now all can be cast with their respective staff. But along with that update the Void Mace now gives a 10% damage increase when being used, and if you're using CoG it makes the max at 33 if you have 80 magic to cast charge. It also has a prayer bonus which makes it useful at the Dag Kings. I also find it useful when maging Iron dragons or Aviansies.

[Zaaps1]

I recommend against it, as it doesn't really make a significant impact.

[Zachneap]

Its only worth getting for the costume box. imo.

[stonewall337]

To add to what Baker said.

 

The mace has +6 mage attack, as well as the 10% damage boost. It also has +6 prayer, which is quite handy.