can i put a superior absorbtion rune of a 15k Kurzick helm? what would happen? - Guild Wars Forums

huynh · Jun 07, 2006, 12:47 AM // 00:47

well, yesterday i purchased a 15k kurzick helmet. The stats on it, reduces dmg from attacks by -1(non-stacking) and 1 to strngth(stacking). So, my question is what happen if i put on a superior absorbtion on the helmet, will it cancel out the original dmg reduction by -1 and change to -3 instead? the reason why i wanted to do this is, i dont want to waste another 25k for a helmet. thanks

Savio · Jun 07, 2006, 12:51 AM // 00:51

Both of them will be on the helm, giving you -5 damage against attacks. (Knight's Helms are -2 damage against most damage.)

Oh, and side comment: it's better to get a weapon attribute helm than a Knight's Helm.

X-DARKFIRE · Jun 07, 2006, 01:56 AM // 01:56

when a piece of armor says "non-stacking" that only means it wont stack with other armor piece bonuses.

huynh · Jun 07, 2006, 02:49 AM // 02:49

that pretty much sum up eveything. thanks a lot guys.

OxoZoso · Jun 07, 2006, 06:14 AM // 06:14

now i'm confused... a -2 non-stacking and a -3 super abs will give you -5 globally?

I thought this combo would only yield the highest (-3) benefit.

Confused in Cantha

Wrath Of Dragons · Jun 07, 2006, 06:26 AM // 06:26

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Originally Posted by OxoZoso

now i'm confused... a -2 non-stacking and a -3 super abs will give you -5 globally?

I thought this combo would only yield the highest (-3) benefit.

Confused in Cantha

Non-stacking means it wont work with other absorbtion of the same type.
so knights and ascalon armor (same effect) no matter how much u have on, will absorb up to two.
same with 2 absorbtion runes.
on th other hand, the -2 while enchanted shield, the -2 knights armor, and the -3 rune all stack, for global reduction.
knights + rune = -5

Ziil · Jun 07, 2006, 11:11 AM // 11:11

I have a similar question. What would happen if I put a Illusion rune on my Domination mask? Will it give + to Illusion instead of Domination or you just can't do such a thing ?

Zakarr · Jun 07, 2006, 11:26 AM // 11:26

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Originally Posted by Ziil

I have a similar question. What would happen if I put a Illusion rune on my Domination mask? Will it give + to Illusion instead of Domination or you just can't do such a thing ?

It will add + to illusion. Runes or anything can't change built-in armor properties.

Adding for example domination rune to domination mask is just easy way to keep things simple because all domination + bonuses are in same armor part. That way you can change your other armor sets without breaking domination bonuses and therefore you don't need several domination runes unless you use other attribute masks too.

Ziil · Jun 07, 2006, 11:30 AM // 11:30

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Originally Posted by Zakarr

It will add + to illusion. Runes or anything can't change built-in armor properties.

Adding for example domination rune to domination mask is just easy way to keep things simple because all domination + bonuses are in same armor part. That way you can change your other armor sets without breaking domination bonuses and therefore you don't need several domination runes.

Ah. Thank you very much for clearing that up.

boxterduke · Jun 07, 2006, 03:56 PM // 15:56

Try to stick with the same attribute on the headgear. So if you have a +1 domination mask then add the superior rune on it for a total of +4

Same with warrior helms, +1 tactics, you can ad a tactics rune on it, +1 sword then a sword rune and so forth

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Originally Posted by Savio

Oh, and side comment: it's better to get a weapon attribute helm than a Knight's Helm.

One reason I do not do that is that I use swords and axes, so having a sword helm would have to make me buy an axe helm, which will, use an extra space in out limited storage and cost more money. I care about looks so for example I wont use a normal helm with the new luxon 15k I bought, this way I have to buy 2 luxon helms for a total of 30k + material and more jade farming.
Just wanted to mention that since some people might feel the same way.

Savio · Jun 07, 2006, 10:46 PM // 22:46

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Originally Posted by boxterduke

One reason I do not do that is that I use swords and axes, so having a sword helm would have to make me buy an axe helm, which will, use an extra space in out limited storage and cost more money. I care about looks so for example I wont use a normal helm with the new luxon 15k I bought, this way I have to buy 2 luxon helms for a total of 30k + material and more jade farming.
Just wanted to mention that since some people might feel the same way.

You'll have to get extra armor pieces anyway because you need to switch runes; you're not going to wear an axe rune while using a sword, are you? +1 Strength and +1 Tactics don't do nearly as much as +1 weapon, or hex reduction in some cases. But of course some PvE players don't care about stats too much; however, if someone like the OP is asking about stats, it can't hurt to give him the truth about the subpar helm he's bought.

Ole Man Bourbon · Jun 08, 2006, 04:46 AM // 04:46

I think it's smart to put runes of the same attribute on their respective headpieces. . . IE Sup Axes run on Executioner's Helms.

Jun 07, 2006, 12:47 AM // 00:47	#1
huynh Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2006	can i put a superior absorbtion rune of a 15k Kurzick helm? what would happen? well, yesterday i purchased a 15k kurzick helmet. The stats on it, reduces dmg from attacks by -1(non-stacking) and 1 to strngth(stacking). So, my question is what happen if i put on a superior absorbtion on the helmet, will it cancel out the original dmg reduction by -1 and change to -3 instead? the reason why i wanted to do this is, i dont want to waste another 25k for a helmet. thanks

Jun 07, 2006, 12:51 AM // 00:51	#2
Savio Teenager with attitude Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	Both of them will be on the helm, giving you -5 damage against attacks. (Knight's Helms are -2 damage against most damage.) Oh, and side comment: it's better to get a weapon attribute helm than a Knight's Helm. __________________ People are stupid.

Jun 07, 2006, 01:56 AM // 01:56	#3
X-DARKFIRE Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2006	when a piece of armor says "non-stacking" that only means it wont stack with other armor piece bonuses.

Jun 07, 2006, 02:49 AM // 02:49	#4
huynh Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2006	that pretty much sum up eveything. thanks a lot guys.

Jun 07, 2006, 06:14 AM // 06:14	#5
OxoZoso Academy Page Join Date: Nov 2005 Profession: W/Mo	now i'm confused... a -2 non-stacking and a -3 super abs will give you -5 globally? I thought this combo would only yield the highest (-3) benefit. Confused in Cantha

Jun 07, 2006, 11:11 AM // 11:11	#7
Ziil Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2006 Profession: Me/Mo	I have a similar question. What would happen if I put a Illusion rune on my Domination mask? Will it give + to Illusion instead of Domination or you just can't do such a thing ?

Jun 08, 2006, 04:46 AM // 04:46	#12
Ole Man Bourbon Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta Guild: GONG Profession: W/E	I think it's smart to put runes of the same attribute on their respective headpieces. . . IE Sup Axes run on Executioner's Helms.