damage reduction - how well does this one work?

[Pwnstar]

How well do you think using Geomancer rune with Mantra of Earth and Stone Striker would work for damage reduction on a E/Me build? It seems to give a good energy supply too, with Mantra of Earth giving you 2 energy everytime you take damage for a pretty long duration as well. I haven't tried it yet, but I would like to see any inputs? also, if you use the Geomancer rune, would it be wise to put it on every piece of armor or just the chest??

Stone Striker with 14 earth magic
Enchantment spell. For 28 seconds, whenever you take or deal elemental or physical damage, that damage is converted to earth damage.

Mantra of Earth with 11 Inspiration magic
Stance. For 74 seconds, whenever you take earth damage, the damage is reduced by 44% and you gain 2 energy.

EDIT: OK I just tried this in pvp and I notice a massive reduction in all damage, good energy supply too. Gonna be running with this for a while :tongue:

[Auntie I]

I think that you have some incorrect information about how Runes work. Have a look at the 4th post in the thread I'm linking to, it has some good information for you.
http://guildwars.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=453999
If you're talking about Geomancer Insignias then; yes, for this to be effective you will need one on each piece of armor.

As for the Stone Striker / Mantra of Earth combo; it should work as you think. Except that you will have to watch for Enchant stripping. If you get stripped, you will be quite vulnerable.