What sword in 10k price range? - Guild Wars Forums

Rocky Raccoon · Mar 28, 2008, 02:52 PM // 14:52

A guildmate would like to buy a sword for about 10k and wants to know what would be a good sword for that price range. As I seldom use my warrior I said I would post here and get an answer for him. Any suggestions would be welcomed.

Minime The Shadow · Mar 28, 2008, 02:55 PM // 14:55

visit the auctions section on this guru site, this should give you a good idea of weapons in that price ranger, also check for mod prices, as you may be able to customize a collectors sword or weaponsmiths one for cheaper than a player would sell it.

depends if your one of the people that prefers rarity and skin over function, long sword is just as good as crystaline and IDS

Molock · Mar 28, 2008, 03:17 PM // 15:17

Good looking sword you can get for 10k? Long Sword! lol
Edit: If he means mod-wise, tell him too look for a green with mods such as 15-50, and +30hp.

kobey · Mar 28, 2008, 03:18 PM // 15:18

check out the nightfall pc guide, almost all the swords listed there is <10k now

hippo942 · Mar 28, 2008, 03:18 PM // 15:18

I would go for a forgotten sword its green but its perfect and looks alright to

Spart · Mar 28, 2008, 04:28 PM // 16:28

My choice would be Rocktail's Stinger.

Captain Bulldozer · Mar 28, 2008, 04:32 PM // 16:32

I'd say Drocknar's sword (end of game green for GWEN) would probably be easy enough to obtain for 10K or less...

TheRaven · Mar 28, 2008, 04:44 PM // 16:44

We really can't give you a good answer without knowing your guildie's preferences.

- Does he just want a max damage sword? Any sword?
- Does he already have a decent sword and just wants a different one?
- What's important to him? Is he looking for a particular mod? Does he want a specific skin?

I'd tell him to head over to wiki and check out the options. First design his ideal sword.
What damage modifier does he want (15^50 is widely preferred)
Look at all the sword pommel options and pick the one he prefers.
Look at all the sword hilt options and choose one.
Review all the possible skins and mark 3 or 4 that he likes.

Now put everything together and see what that particular skin is likely to cost. If it's over budget then start taking stuff away. Can he live with a 20% while hexed rather than a 15^50? Will another skin be just as good or does he have his heart set on a fellblade?

Chthon · Mar 28, 2008, 04:54 PM // 16:54

If he wants something that looks cool, he should just look through the wiki and see what suits his tastes.

If he wants good stats on the cheap, he should pick up two 15^50 (or empty inscription slot) swords from a collector or crafter and buy a +5AL pommel for both, a vampiric hilt for one, and an elemental hilt for the other.

Collector Skins:
Dadao Sword
Etched Sword
Highlander Blade
Machete

Crafter Skins:
Katana
Machete (again)
Long Sword
"Long Sword" (Short Sword skin)
Norn Sword
Asuran Sword
(I left Charrslayer sword out because you can't change the pommel.)

Wirt · Mar 28, 2008, 05:05 PM // 17:05

Does he have the bonus mission pack. That would be a good way to get a good looking gold sword, but no mods. But then again he could spend the 10k on mods.

HawkofStorms · Mar 28, 2008, 05:37 PM // 17:37

You can get just about everything except for a few rare/expensive stuff (tormented, destroyer, celesital, obsidian, eternal) for 10k.

A lot of "rare" skins are VERY cheap if you buy a high requirement version. For example, a req 9 elemental sword may cost ~30k, but you could probablly get a req 11-12 one (which is identical functionally) for ~8k.

Crom The Pale · Mar 29, 2008, 01:22 AM // 01:22

If you don't care about resale value then look for inscribed blue or purple weapons, you can get great skins and mod them to your liking for very little cash this way.

Just keep in mind they the mods on such weapons are most likely worth more than the weapons themselves.

kobey · Mar 29, 2008, 04:20 AM // 04:20

or you can save a whole lot on mods by getting non max mods like 29 hp etc. won't make much a difference in terms of efficiency and will go a long way if you are on a budget

Chthon · Mar 29, 2008, 04:58 PM // 16:58

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Originally Posted by kobey

or you can save a whole lot on mods by getting non max mods like 29 hp etc. won't make much a difference in terms of efficiency and will go a long way if you are on a budget

You can also save a lot by getting +5AL instead of +hp. It's cheaper and it's out-and-out better for PvE. Win-win

t00115577 · Mar 29, 2008, 05:08 PM // 17:08

Theres a few nice greens out there,

Sskias Sword
Droknars Sword
Forgotten Sword

All easy enough to get, dont look half bad either

Sir Tidus · Mar 29, 2008, 06:37 PM // 18:37

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Originally Posted by hippo942

I would go for a forgotten sword its green but its perfect and looks alright to

How much does forgotten sword cost? And should I just go to Lion's Arch and try to buy it from people? Or is there a better place to buy?

N1ghtstalker · Mar 29, 2008, 06:44 PM // 18:44

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Originally Posted by Sir Tidus

How much does forgotten sword cost? And should I just go to Lion's Arch and try to buy it from people? Or is there a better place to buy?

try kamadan
sword of the forgotten is a standard perfect green sword with a none too shabby skin

Sir Tidus · Mar 29, 2008, 06:48 PM // 18:48

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Originally Posted by N1ghtstalker

try kamadan
sword of the forgotten is a standard perfect green sword with a none too shabby skin

Lol, but how much does it cost?

N1ghtstalker · Mar 29, 2008, 09:46 PM // 21:46

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Originally Posted by Sir Tidus

Lol, but how much does it cost?

not much
think i can sell you one since i don't use mine anymore

hippo942 · Mar 30, 2008, 09:43 AM // 09:43

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Originally Posted by Sir Tidus

Oh that would be great. Though currently I'm broke. I might be able to get enough money tommorrow. If not, I'm sure I can by next week. What's your IGN? Mine's "Paladin Tidus."

I think they cost about 8k last time I looked anyway you can probably get for a bit less though

Mar 28, 2008, 02:52 PM // 14:52	#1
Rocky Raccoon Desert Nomad Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Massachusetts, USA Guild: Guardians of the Cosmos Profession: R/Mo	What sword in 10k price range? A guildmate would like to buy a sword for about 10k and wants to know what would be a good sword for that price range. As I seldom use my warrior I said I would post here and get an answer for him. Any suggestions would be welcomed.

Mar 28, 2008, 02:55 PM // 14:55	#2
Minime The Shadow Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England (south) Guild: Order Of Universal Spirit Profession: R/	visit the auctions section on this guru site, this should give you a good idea of weapons in that price ranger, also check for mod prices, as you may be able to customize a collectors sword or weaponsmiths one for cheaper than a player would sell it. depends if your one of the people that prefers rarity and skin over function, long sword is just as good as crystaline and IDS

Mar 28, 2008, 03:17 PM // 15:17	#3
Molock Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Qu??bec Guild: Legacy of Angels [Halo] Profession: E/	Good looking sword you can get for 10k? Long Sword! lol Edit: If he means mod-wise, tell him too look for a green with mods such as 15-50, and +30hp.

Mar 28, 2008, 03:18 PM // 15:18	#4
kobey GW Retiree Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Sg Unknown [KATE] Profession: W/	check out the nightfall pc guide, almost all the swords listed there is <10k now

Mar 28, 2008, 03:18 PM // 15:18	#5
hippo942 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: England Guild: Yes I do have a guild, Thanks for asking Profession: N/	I would go for a forgotten sword its green but its perfect and looks alright to

Mar 28, 2008, 04:28 PM // 16:28	#6
Spart Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Savannah, GA/USA Guild: Bullet Proof Monks [BPM] Profession: D/Mo	My choice would be Rocktail's Stinger.

Mar 28, 2008, 04:32 PM // 16:32	#7
Captain Bulldozer Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2008 Guild: Servants of the Dragon Flames [SODF]	I'd say Drocknar's sword (end of game green for GWEN) would probably be easy enough to obtain for 10K or less...

Mar 28, 2008, 04:44 PM // 16:44	#8
TheRaven Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Guild: Spirit of Elisha Profession: W/	We really can't give you a good answer without knowing your guildie's preferences. - Does he just want a max damage sword? Any sword? - Does he already have a decent sword and just wants a different one? - What's important to him? Is he looking for a particular mod? Does he want a specific skin? I'd tell him to head over to wiki and check out the options. First design his ideal sword. What damage modifier does he want (15^50 is widely preferred) Look at all the sword pommel options and pick the one he prefers. Look at all the sword hilt options and choose one. Review all the possible skins and mark 3 or 4 that he likes. Now put everything together and see what that particular skin is likely to cost. If it's over budget then start taking stuff away. Can he live with a 20% while hexed rather than a 15^50? Will another skin be just as good or does he have his heart set on a fellblade?

Mar 28, 2008, 04:54 PM // 16:54	#9
Chthon Grotto Attendant Join Date: Apr 2007	If he wants something that looks cool, he should just look through the wiki and see what suits his tastes. If he wants good stats on the cheap, he should pick up two 15^50 (or empty inscription slot) swords from a collector or crafter and buy a +5AL pommel for both, a vampiric hilt for one, and an elemental hilt for the other. Collector Skins: Dadao Sword Etched Sword Highlander Blade Machete Crafter Skins: Katana Machete (again) Long Sword "Long Sword" (Short Sword skin) Norn Sword Asuran Sword (I left Charrslayer sword out because you can't change the pommel.)

Mar 28, 2008, 05:05 PM // 17:05	#10
Wirt Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2007 Guild: Conscripts of Ascalon Profession: W/	Does he have the bonus mission pack. That would be a good way to get a good looking gold sword, but no mods. But then again he could spend the 10k on mods.

Mar 28, 2008, 05:37 PM // 17:37	#11
HawkofStorms Hall Hero Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/	You can get just about everything except for a few rare/expensive stuff (tormented, destroyer, celesital, obsidian, eternal) for 10k. A lot of "rare" skins are VERY cheap if you buy a high requirement version. For example, a req 9 elemental sword may cost ~30k, but you could probablly get a req 11-12 one (which is identical functionally) for ~8k.

Mar 29, 2008, 01:22 AM // 01:22	#12
Crom The Pale Furnace Stoker Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Ageis Ascending Profession: W/	If you don't care about resale value then look for inscribed blue or purple weapons, you can get great skins and mod them to your liking for very little cash this way. Just keep in mind they the mods on such weapons are most likely worth more than the weapons themselves.

Mar 29, 2008, 04:20 AM // 04:20	#13
kobey GW Retiree Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Sg Unknown [KATE] Profession: W/	or you can save a whole lot on mods by getting non max mods like 29 hp etc. won't make much a difference in terms of efficiency and will go a long way if you are on a budget

Mar 29, 2008, 05:08 PM // 17:08	#15
t00115577 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2007 Profession: Mo/	Theres a few nice greens out there, Sskias Sword Droknars Sword Forgotten Sword All easy enough to get, dont look half bad either