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unienaule · Nov 15, 2005, 10:43 PM // 22:43

Are certain types of shields Strength or Tactics only? If so, what are they? Especially, what is Magmas?

DeanBB · Nov 15, 2005, 10:47 PM // 22:47

Shields can have no requirements or require either Tactics or Strength. The Tower shields have strength req's, for example. Most require tactics. Not sure about the Magmas, never used one.

master_ranger_matt · Nov 15, 2005, 10:49 PM // 22:49

I thniks magmas is tactics, but im not positive

Fallstar · Nov 15, 2005, 10:51 PM // 22:51

It's strength based.

Hell Marauder · Nov 15, 2005, 10:56 PM // 22:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by master_ranger_matt

I thniks magmas is tactics, but im not positive

Magma shield is strength based. I know because I own one.

unienaule · Nov 15, 2005, 11:04 PM // 23:04

So all magmas will be strength based?

Jetdoc · Nov 15, 2005, 11:06 PM // 23:06

Here's a quick listing off the top of my head:

Strength ONLY

Magmas
Shadow
Eternal
Defender
Tower Shield

Tactics ONLY

Tall Shield
Skeleton Shield
Skull Shield
Aegis
Shield of the Wing
Crimson Carapace Shield
Ornate Buckler
Round Shield
Wooden Buckler
Reinforced Buckler

Nov 15, 2005, 10:43 PM // 22:43	#1
unienaule I dunt even get "Retired" Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	Shields Are certain types of shields Strength or Tactics only? If so, what are they? Especially, what is Magmas?

Nov 15, 2005, 10:47 PM // 22:47	#2
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	Shields can have no requirements or require either Tactics or Strength. The Tower shields have strength req's, for example. Most require tactics. Not sure about the Magmas, never used one.

Nov 15, 2005, 10:49 PM // 22:49	#3
master_ranger_matt Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah.... no im not mormon Guild: Radicals Against Tyrants [RAT] Profession: R/Me	I thniks magmas is tactics, but im not positive

Nov 15, 2005, 10:51 PM // 22:51	#4
Fallstar Academy Page Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Australia Guild: PC Powerplay Profession: W/E	It's strength based.

Nov 15, 2005, 11:04 PM // 23:04	#6
unienaule I dunt even get "Retired" Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Fifteen Over Fifty [Rare]	So all magmas will be strength based?

Nov 15, 2005, 11:06 PM // 23:06	#7
Jetdoc Hell's Protector Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: The Eyes of Texas [BEVO] Profession: D/A	Here's a quick listing off the top of my head: Strength ONLY Magmas Shadow Eternal Defender Tower Shield Tactics ONLY Tall Shield Skeleton Shield Skull Shield Aegis Shield of the Wing Crimson Carapace Shield Ornate Buckler Round Shield Wooden Buckler Reinforced Buckler