So i'm a crazy noob. What is the purpose/use of Runes? - Guild Wars Forums

Mc1brew · Aug 03, 2005, 03:00 PM // 15:00

Okay so I got this game last friday, and i've noobed it up for a while, and I got one of my characters up to the post searing stage. So i'm like "wtf mate" when it comes to runes. I think they are supposed to increase the power/strength of something but not quite sure how to implement them.

Mr. Matt · Aug 03, 2005, 03:04 PM // 15:04

Apply runes to your armour by double-clicking them and then clicking on the piece of armour you want to upgrade. Runes increase the attributes of their name, i.e. a Rune of Minor Marksmanship will give you a bonus attribute point under 'Marksmanship'. A Rune of Vigor will increase your health.

Teklord · Aug 03, 2005, 03:07 PM // 15:07

Runes are used as upgrade items for your armor. They increase one of your Primary profession attributes (ie, Expertise, Marksmanship etc for a Ranger)

Minor - +1 point
Major - +2 points at a -50hp cost
Superior - +3 points at a -75hp cost

Runes of the same attribute do not stack. So you can't use three seperate minors in there peices of armor to gain the +3 bonus at no cost. Also you can only insert one rune into one peice or armor. If you try to insert another rune it will 'overwrite' the run already present (after confirming with a warning dailog).

I wonder how long until this gets whacked...

FrogDevourer · Aug 03, 2005, 03:11 PM // 15:11

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Aug 03, 2005, 03:00 PM // 15:00	#1
Mc1brew Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2005	So i'm a crazy noob. What is the purpose/use of Runes? Okay so I got this game last friday, and i've noobed it up for a while, and I got one of my characters up to the post searing stage. So i'm like "wtf mate" when it comes to runes. I think they are supposed to increase the power/strength of something but not quite sure how to implement them.

Aug 03, 2005, 03:11 PM // 15:11	#4
FrogDevourer on a GW break until C4 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In your shadow Guild: Servants of Fortuna	The search button is your friend. __________________

Aug 03, 2005, 03:04 PM // 15:04	#2
Mr. Matt Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Profession: R/Mo	Apply runes to your armour by double-clicking them and then clicking on the piece of armour you want to upgrade. Runes increase the attributes of their name, i.e. a Rune of Minor Marksmanship will give you a bonus attribute point under 'Marksmanship'. A Rune of Vigor will increase your health.

Aug 03, 2005, 03:07 PM // 15:07	#3
Teklord Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lloyd.ab.ca Guild: Lords of All Profession: R/Mo	Runes are used as upgrade items for your armor. They increase one of your Primary profession attributes (ie, Expertise, Marksmanship etc for a Ranger) Minor - +1 point Major - +2 points at a -50hp cost Superior - +3 points at a -75hp cost Runes of the same attribute do not stack. So you can't use three seperate minors in there peices of armor to gain the +3 bonus at no cost. Also you can only insert one rune into one peice or armor. If you try to insert another rune it will 'overwrite' the run already present (after confirming with a warning dailog). I wonder how long until this gets whacked...