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Wild Karrde · Dec 15, 2007, 08:15 PM // 20:15

Hey all, I just want some peoples input for what they think is the best insignia a warrior can use for PvP (such as GvG). I usually run a shock axe build and sometimes a Devastating hammer build.

I have stonefist on my gauntlets and thats not going to change, but what should I do with the other 4 peices or armor

I have 580 health without survivor insignia so would those really be necessary?

I thought of Sentinels, 100 AL against ele and phys would be nice, less damage dealt is better than a little bit more health wich goes away in one whack anyway right? Dreadnought would be about as good 10 less AL towards ele but dont have the strength req.

Radiats seems ok, prolly not the best choice unless you got an energy intensive build but your prolly doing it wrong if you need alot of energy; although I could see it being of great help if your using shock alot. Exhaustion sucks >.<.

Brawlers and Sentrys seem a little too conditional but I dont know, and Stalwart seems a little unecessary, over the top.

let me know what you all think, Pleas give a reason why you like it and not "cause it rocks" or something like that.

Thanks!

- Wild Karrde

Thomas.knbk · Dec 15, 2007, 09:09 PM // 21:09

Gladiators for moar frenzy.

Edit: it's called Radiants now.

Tyla · Dec 15, 2007, 09:11 PM // 21:11

<-lurves survivor

Shuuda · Dec 15, 2007, 11:18 PM // 23:18

Radiant - For more energy intersive builds, like shock axe.
Survivor - For not so energy intensive builds.
Blessed - Extra armor when using mending.

Captain Robo · Dec 16, 2007, 12:10 AM // 00:10

This is an issue that largely depends upon build. You'll always want to be running a minor rune to maximize your health, and since energy is never a large concern to a warrior, Survivor > Radiant almost every time. (I'm comfortable with 20 energy on a shock axe. I like having 625 health).

However, as long as you're packing knockdowns, you should always have a stonefist insignia.

Basically, I run with:

Hammer/Shock Axe

Survivor on Hat, Chest, Legs, Feet
Stonefist on Hands

If it's a build that doesn't require knockdowns, just replace with either knights or survivor.

TheOneMephisto · Dec 16, 2007, 02:10 AM // 02:10

If you're using shock, it's nice to have a couple radiant's just for when you want to spam it in bursts. Otherwise, run survivor's or sentinels, with sentinels being worse at VoD/with DP but better otherwise.

Farin · Dec 16, 2007, 03:23 AM // 03:23

Sentinels if you run 13 strength, Health if you're splitting and don't need the energy. Energy for everything else.

Riotgear · Dec 16, 2007, 04:52 AM // 04:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas.knbk

Gladiators for moar frenzy.

I endorse this statement.

Seraphim of Chaos · Dec 16, 2007, 06:57 AM // 06:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shuuda

Radiant - For more energy intersive builds, like shock axe.
Survivor - For not so energy intensive builds.
Blessed - Extra armor when using mending.

Kind of self explanatory...

TheHaxor · Dec 16, 2007, 07:39 AM // 07:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Robo

This is an issue that largely depends upon build. You'll always want to be running a minor rune to maximize your health, and since energy is never a large concern to a warrior, Survivor > Radiant almost every time. (I'm comfortable with 20 energy on a shock axe. I like having 625 health).

...you run the radiant so you can take the extra exhausting hit from using shock and still be able to function properly (meaning you can shock 3 times in a row before you are exhausted out)

Run radiant if you are using shock.

Run survivor if you are not using shock. Sentinel's is fine if you meet the requirement. Run a major in your weapon skill if you are running the survivor (unless you plan on splitting a lot for some reason).

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Originally Posted by RaZoO

Sentinels if you run 13 strength, Health if you're splitting and don't need the energy. Energy for everything else.

this advice is also good since farin knows what he's talking about

Randvek · Dec 16, 2007, 07:45 AM // 07:45

Sounds to me like you already know which insignias to use! I always pack Survivor runes. I prefer the health over the armor because I find, as a Warrior, it's the hexes and conditions that get ya, not the direct damage, though your role always can change that. Gives the healers a bigger buffer.

The only thing better on a Warrior than Survivor is the Radiant insignias, but that's pretty conditional on your build. Personally, I don't like running energy heavy; if I'm having a problem with energy, it's probably the build that's the problem, not the runes.

*lemming* · Dec 16, 2007, 08:56 AM // 08:56

I run survivors even on 13 strength warriors because I don't bother swapping to elemental most of the time when hitting other warriors, and I assume everyone is as bad as me.

Also, my pvp armor is custom-dyed and I don't want to reroll it.

The Muffen Man · Dec 16, 2007, 10:06 AM // 10:06

I run normally all survivors and stone fists, if I'm using shock axe then radiant on chest and legs that extra 5 energy is nice to have for shock.

I use minor for weps (used major for a long time then swapped to minor a while ago and to be honest don't notice any loss in damage out put, god I remember the days when if you didn't have 16 in weps then you where a noob so funny since we now realise there is hardly any difference in damage out put from 16-14).

My health is normally ranging from 600-635.

A note on sentinels though be very careful if you are suffering from weakness it becomes totally useless.

red orc · Dec 16, 2007, 03:06 PM // 15:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shuuda

Blessed - Extra armor when using mending.

Sometimes silence is worth more than gold

Wild Karrde · Dec 16, 2007, 06:22 PM // 18:22

Thanks for all your input. Its helped alot. I now have a set of radiant/stonefist armor for shock axe, and a survivor/stonefist set if Im running without shock. I got a full survivor/stonefist for my hammer build to boost his health up from lack of shield. Is radiant necissary on a hammer build? Dont think ive ever seen a shock hammer, lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheHaxor

this advice is also good since farin knows what he's talking about

as in Farin Fencehopper? As in the war from DF? I love watching DF play in observe mode; like watching a freaking movie.

EDIT: nvm I got my answer by looking at the original post by him >.< blonde moment

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shuuda

Blessed - Extra armor when using mending.

I dont use mending cause its so good we'd WTFPWN everyone in the face. I like a challenge. Echo mending and they resign emediatly

Greedy Gus · Dec 17, 2007, 01:39 AM // 01:39

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Originally Posted by tehlemming

I run survivors even on 13 strength warriors because I don't bother swapping to elemental most of the time when hitting other warriors, and I assume everyone is as bad as me.

Yup, plus dev hammer wars aren't all that uncommon atm, so on a spike you get no +armor or +HP if running 13 str & sents.

Thomas.knbk · Dec 17, 2007, 12:33 PM // 12:33

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Originally Posted by Greedy Gus

Yup, plus dev hammer wars aren't all that uncommon atm, so on a spike you get no +armor or +HP if running 13 str & sents.

I believe someone once said 'that's like saying there's no point in standing up because on spikes they're going to gale you'

just call me jimmy · Dec 17, 2007, 12:51 PM // 12:51

One thing that nobody has mentioned Wild, is blind and cripple reduction runes. (they stack with your shield)
Here is a post that I think will answer any question you have about warrior gear, it has input from pretty much every top warrior in game.

http://www.teamquitter.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2941

This one is warrior in General, but has some great tips.
http://www.teamquitter.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3484

Hope that helps.

The Muffen Man · Dec 17, 2007, 05:25 PM // 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by just call me jimmy

One thing that nobody has mentioned Wild, is blind and cripple reduction runes. (they stack with your shield)
Here is a post that I think will answer any question you have about warrior gear, it has input from pretty much every top warrior in game.

Yeah thats a good point I forgot to say I have 1 rune of clarity on my armour and a shield with "I can see clearly now" inscription.

Normally if I'm going hammer Id have the reduce blinde shield + a spear for the times when I'm being targeted.

Greedy Gus · Dec 17, 2007, 09:03 PM // 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by just call me jimmy

One thing that nobody has mentioned Wild, is blind and cripple reduction runes. (they stack with your shield)
Here is a post that I think will answer any question you have about warrior gear, it has input from pretty much every top warrior in game.

Think he was just asking about armor insignias.