The Most Desirable Skins - Guild Wars Forums

Omar Charrbane · Nov 06, 2011, 05:57 PM // 17:57

I was wondering if there was some kind of consensus of what the top wanted skins are? Or at the very least which you think are.

Mainly for shields, melee...

Thanks in advance

mentle mesmer · Nov 06, 2011, 06:25 PM // 18:25

anything that is not oldschool is pretty much worthless now... Out of these Echo GotH Celestial Shields come to my mind.
Melee weapons...? crysta sword obbi edges eblades or again oldschool stuff... preffered q8 max damage ofc

LifeInfusion · Nov 06, 2011, 06:31 PM // 18:31

shields:Bladed shield, echovald shield, darkwing defender (comes inscribable only),Draconic Aegis,Enameled Shield, Magmas Shield, Outcast shield, Emblazoned Defender, Summit Warlord Shield, Amber Aegis, Aureate (command), Celestial Shield, Exalted Aegis, zodiac, Eternal Shield/Gloom,Amethyst Aegis,Iridescent Aegis/Diamond Aegis, Ornate

melee, axe: stygian reaver, envoy (inscr only), gothic dual, celestial axe, sickle (tyrian), zodiac, runic,serpent, dwarven, dragoncrest (noninscr), charr

melee, sword: jitte, crystalline, envoy (inscr only), eternal (inscr only), Emerald Blade (inscr only), broadsword, runic blade, zodiac, celestial

melee, hammer: spiked club, tetsubo, zodiac, tormented, celestial, wingcrest, spiky warhammer

melee, dagger:Storm Daggers, celestial, Chromium Shards, Oni Daggers, zodiac, Dragon Kamas,Salient Daggers, demon fangs

melee, scythe: clockwork, saurian, draconic, DSR (Dhuum's Soul Reaper),Bonecage Scythe

desirable not = $ though. Especially if they come inscribable.

Vanway · Nov 06, 2011, 06:32 PM // 18:32

just look at the high end forum and dont be lazy. seriously, the price check forum has a few sticky's on this, and you asking just proves you have done no research at all

**cosyfiep** · Nov 06, 2011, 06:52 PM // 18:52

you can also check out this thread in traders outpost: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...t10470140.html

Omar Charrbane · Nov 06, 2011, 08:30 PM // 20:30

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Originally Posted by Vanway

just look at the high end forum and dont be lazy. seriously, the price check forum has a few sticky's on this, and you asking just proves you have done no research at all

I'm not concerned with how much something is worth, otherwise yeah, I would have gone to price check. I never even mentioned money.

It was about opinion.

Like, it's my opinion that the Dragon bone Staff looks like gaudy shit(undesirable), regardless of how many ectos it's worth. I was wondering what others thought in said categories.

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Oh and thank Cosy, i don;t know how I missed that... Seems like exactly the thing I'm looking for.

Vanway · Nov 06, 2011, 09:05 PM // 21:05

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Originally Posted by Omar Charrbane

I'm not concerned with how much something is worth, otherwise yeah, I would have gone to price check. I never even mentioned money.

It was about opinion.

Like, it's my opinion that the Dragon bone Staff looks like gaudy shit(undesirable), regardless of how many ectos it's worth. I was wondering what others thought in said categories.

then its kind of a silly question. doubly silly because generally the most expensive items are the skins that most people find desirable. whether its because they're expensive that they're wanted, or because they're wanted that they're expensive, i think you'll find that wanted items = expensive items almost always

Premium Unleaded · Nov 06, 2011, 09:28 PM // 21:28

I think it is worth pointing out that desirable does not necessarily mean aesthetically pleasing. This is the greatest mistake people make whenever these debates begin.

Rise of Cpu · Nov 07, 2011, 01:43 AM // 01:43

personally glowing skins always appeal to me... chaos axes , eternal shields - etc. but i guess its all with preference

jewfrokid · Nov 07, 2011, 02:08 AM // 02:08

(assuming all are old school)
These are my person favourites in order.

Shields: Magmas, Bladed, Guardian of the Hunt, Gothic Defender, Summit Warlord Shield, Zodiac Shield.

Sword: Broadsword, Zodiac, Jitte, Katana, Shinobi, Vertebeaker, Fellblade, Crystalline.

Axes: Summit Axe, Dwarven Axe, Tyrian Serpent, Zodiac, Gothic Dual Axe, Tribal Axe.

Hammer: Tetsubo, Glowing Runic Maul, Colossal Pick, Supreme Bludgeoner, Wolf Hammer, Zodiac Hammer, Summit Hammer.

Bows: Ironwing Flatbow, Zodiac Longbow, Naga Longbow, Platinum Longbow

Staves: Dragon Staff, Bo Staff, Zodiac Staff, Forbidden Staff, Celestial Staff, Outcast, Staff, Raven Staff, Cockatrice Staff.(skipping profession specifics)

Scepter: Jellyfish Wand, Wayward Wand, Platinum Wand, Celestial Scepter, Kio Scepter (skipping profession specifics)

Focus: Straw Effigy,Jug, Paper Fan, Plagueborn Focus.

But thats my opinion.

il Priscilla il · Nov 07, 2011, 02:18 AM // 02:18

missing Eaglecrest axe.

Venganza · Nov 07, 2011, 05:55 AM // 05:55

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Originally Posted by jewfrokid

(assuming all are old school)

No, the assumption here is cost and rarity.

If we look at what is actually "wanted" ie highest critical mass seeking XZY weapon, there are far more looking for Storm Bows and Fellblades than most of the high end listed.

Perhaps the OP could have been more specific in terms of the question posed.

Omar Charrbane · Nov 07, 2011, 04:21 PM // 16:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Premium Unleaded

I think it is worth pointing out that desirable does not necessarily mean aesthetically pleasing. This is the greatest mistake people make whenever these debates begin.

This pretty much sums it up.

As far as ones I like... Ornate Buckler(love the "normal" medieval shield look) Kournan Defender, Vertebraker sword, Onyx staff... and the Jug has always been my favourite focus even tho I never use foci.
Oh and starfish.

Dar Drakor · Nov 07, 2011, 06:41 PM // 18:41

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Originally Posted by Rise of Cpu

personally glowing skins always appeal to me... chaos axes , eternal shields - etc. but i guess its all with preference

You're not alone. I've sold two INSCRIBABLE Q9 chaos axes for 100k each (so inscribable weapons aren't totally "worthless" as someone mentioned earlier even if they aren't worth hundreds of ectos).

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As far as the OP's original question goes, I think he's made it pretty clear what his question is about (it's more about in terms of looks and not so much in terms of value).

To which, my favorites looking skins are:

Axes - Ancient, Avian, Chaos, Crescent, Envoy, Dwarven, Eaglecrest, Sephis, Stygian

Bows - Charr, Opressor, Nevermore (GoTY free bow), Dragon Hornbow, Plagueborn, Storm, Zodiac, Undead, Silverwing, Spiked

Daggers - Ceremonial, Charr, Deldrimor, Demon Fangs, Dragon Kamas, Norn, Salient, Steel (rare skin), Tengu

Focus - Accursed (Gorgon), Celestial, Charr, Butterfly Mirror (for females), Eerie (NF), Grim Cesta (both skins), Plagueborn, Protective Icon, Bison Cup (I actually like the way it looks lol), Undead, Tormented

Hammers - Barrel, Summit, Crab Claw, Ram/Giant Slayer, Wolf

Scythes (oh my god they're all inscribable so they must all be worthless!!!) - Charr, Clockwork, Destroyer, Dhuums, Envoy, Grim, Nightmare, Opressor, Saurian, Undead

Spears (see Scythes...dang worthless shits) - Charr, Demoncrest, Destroyer, Draconic, Greater Guardian, Serrated, Voltaic

Staves - Bone Dragon, Aureate, Boneclaw, Bone, Charr, Cockatrice, Deaths head, Dolyak Prod, Dragon, Earth Staff (obsidian), Envoy, Fucshia, Jeweled (twin serpent), Opressor, Raven, Zodiac

Swords - Briar, Celestial, Charr, Crystalline, Dead, Eternal, Dragon swords, Katana, Shinobi, Golden Phoenix, Zodiac

Shields - Celestial, Demonic, Draconic, Echovald, Emblazoned, Exalted Aegis, Opressor, Gothic Defender, Spiked Targe, Sun and Moon, Tormented, Amethyst, Zodiac

Wands - Deldrimor, Dead, Dragons Breath, Destroyer, Frog Scepter, Guardian Branch, Protective Wand, Unicorns Wrath, Wayward

Nov 06, 2011, 05:57 PM // 17:57	#1
Omar Charrbane Academy Page Join Date: Oct 2011 Guild: Imperium Von Aurion Profession: W/E	The Most Desirable Skins I was wondering if there was some kind of consensus of what the top wanted skins are? Or at the very least which you think are. Mainly for shields, melee... Thanks in advance

Nov 06, 2011, 06:31 PM // 18:31	#3
LifeInfusion Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: in the midline Profession: E/Mo	shields:Bladed shield, echovald shield, darkwing defender (comes inscribable only),Draconic Aegis,Enameled Shield, Magmas Shield, Outcast shield, Emblazoned Defender, Summit Warlord Shield, Amber Aegis, Aureate (command), Celestial Shield, Exalted Aegis, zodiac, Eternal Shield/Gloom,Amethyst Aegis,Iridescent Aegis/Diamond Aegis, Ornate melee, axe: stygian reaver, envoy (inscr only), gothic dual, celestial axe, sickle (tyrian), zodiac, runic,serpent, dwarven, dragoncrest (noninscr), charr melee, sword: jitte, crystalline, envoy (inscr only), eternal (inscr only), Emerald Blade (inscr only), broadsword, runic blade, zodiac, celestial melee, hammer: spiked club, tetsubo, zodiac, tormented, celestial, wingcrest, spiky warhammer melee, dagger:Storm Daggers, celestial, Chromium Shards, Oni Daggers, zodiac, Dragon Kamas,Salient Daggers, demon fangs melee, scythe: clockwork, saurian, draconic, DSR (Dhuum's Soul Reaper),Bonecage Scythe desirable not = $ though. Especially if they come inscribable. Last edited by LifeInfusion; Nov 06, 2011 at 06:38 PM // 18:38..

Nov 06, 2011, 06:52 PM // 18:52	#5
cosyfiep are we there yet? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in a land far far away Guild: guild? I am supposed to have a guild? Profession: Rt/	you can also check out this thread in traders outpost: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...t10470140.html __________________ where is the 'all you can eat' cookie bar?

Nov 07, 2011, 02:08 AM // 02:08	#10
jewfrokid Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Guild: Sweet Misty Fire [SMF] Profession: P/W	(assuming all are old school) These are my person favourites in order. Shields: Magmas, Bladed, Guardian of the Hunt, Gothic Defender, Summit Warlord Shield, Zodiac Shield. Sword: Broadsword, Zodiac, Jitte, Katana, Shinobi, Vertebeaker, Fellblade, Crystalline. Axes: Summit Axe, Dwarven Axe, Tyrian Serpent, Zodiac, Gothic Dual Axe, Tribal Axe. Hammer: Tetsubo, Glowing Runic Maul, Colossal Pick, Supreme Bludgeoner, Wolf Hammer, Zodiac Hammer, Summit Hammer. Bows: Ironwing Flatbow, Zodiac Longbow, Naga Longbow, Platinum Longbow Staves: Dragon Staff, Bo Staff, Zodiac Staff, Forbidden Staff, Celestial Staff, Outcast, Staff, Raven Staff, Cockatrice Staff.(skipping profession specifics) Scepter: Jellyfish Wand, Wayward Wand, Platinum Wand, Celestial Scepter, Kio Scepter (skipping profession specifics) Focus: Straw Effigy,Jug, Paper Fan, Plagueborn Focus. But thats my opinion. Last edited by jewfrokid; Nov 07, 2011 at 02:11 AM // 02:11..

Nov 06, 2011, 06:25 PM // 18:25	#2
mentle mesmer Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2011	anything that is not oldschool is pretty much worthless now... Out of these Echo GotH Celestial Shields come to my mind. Melee weapons...? crysta sword obbi edges eblades or again oldschool stuff... preffered q8 max damage ofc

Nov 06, 2011, 06:32 PM // 18:32	#4
Vanway Academy Page Join Date: Sep 2011 Profession: W/Mo	just look at the high end forum and dont be lazy. seriously, the price check forum has a few sticky's on this, and you asking just proves you have done no research at all

Nov 06, 2011, 09:28 PM // 21:28	#8
Premium Unleaded Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005	I think it is worth pointing out that desirable does not necessarily mean aesthetically pleasing. This is the greatest mistake people make whenever these debates begin.

Nov 07, 2011, 01:43 AM // 01:43	#9
Rise of Cpu Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: trollin in hong kong city Guild: [Jwlz] Profession: Mo/A	personally glowing skins always appeal to me... chaos axes , eternal shields - etc. but i guess its all with preference

Nov 07, 2011, 02:18 AM // 02:18	#11
il Priscilla il Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2011 Guild: cake Profession: W/	missing Eaglecrest axe.