What does it mean when it says (requires X something) - Guild Wars Forums

guitarxe · May 25, 2010, 02:57 PM // 14:57

Like if I have a weapon and it says damage "11-12 (requires 9 curses)" what does that mean? Do I do half the damage if I don't have 9 curses?

Quaker · May 25, 2010, 03:03 PM // 15:03

It means that you need to have 9 "points" in the Curses attribute to get the full damage. You get points in an attribute by distributing your "attribute points".

The requirement only affects the stat that it is listed after.

And yes, you will only do half damage if you don't meet the requirement.

guitarxe · May 25, 2010, 03:32 PM // 15:32

Oh! Man I feel so silly now. I thought I needed to have 9 curses on the target or on me or something like that. Thanks!

Eragon Zarroc · May 25, 2010, 03:43 PM // 15:43

Attributes

Attribute Requirements

guitarxe · May 25, 2010, 03:47 PM // 15:47

While we are talking about items.. when it says "Customised for character name", does that mean I can't send this item to another character? Or is there a way to "un"customise it?

Eragon Zarroc · May 25, 2010, 03:52 PM // 15:52

it means that only that character and the heroes belonging to that character can equip the weapon. no one else will be able to equip it, even other characters on your account. once a weapon is customized, it cannot be un-customized

Customize

makafri · May 25, 2010, 04:28 PM // 16:28

the customization adds 20% of extra damage to your attacks with that weapon(if is a weapon, this dont work with shields, focus or armors)

Zarion Silverarrow · May 25, 2010, 04:41 PM // 16:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by guitarxe

While we are talking about items.. when it says "Customised for character name", does that mean I can't send this item to another character? Or is there a way to "un"customise it?

Never customize something unless you are 100% sure you are not going to sell it.

Of course,when you get deeper to the game you will find weapons worth around or more than 100k,which I highly reccomend NOT customizing.

If I was you,I wouldn't customize any weapon,I find it does not do that much of a difference damagewise.

Hope you enjoy GW

leetLoLa · May 25, 2010, 05:50 PM // 17:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zarion Silverarrow

Never customize something unless you are 100% sure you are not going to sell it.

Of course,when you get deeper to the game you will find weapons worth around or more than 100k,which I highly reccomend NOT customizing.

If I was you,I wouldn't customize any weapon,I find it does not do that much of a difference damagewise.

Hope you enjoy GW

customizing meele weps is a must imo

Mr. G · May 25, 2010, 05:57 PM // 17:57

But with caster weapons the requirements are almost moot. Any caster should either be damaging the foes by some other means or doing something else worthwhile - The few times you will need to wand/staff things the damage won't matter anyway.

*Darcy* · May 26, 2010, 02:25 AM // 02:25

If the weapon is a bonus weapon, you can get it on any other character (or again on the same character) by typing /bonus in chat panel.

**Marty Silverblade** · May 26, 2010, 08:01 AM // 08:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by makafri

the customization adds 20% of extra damage to your attacks with that weapon(if is a weapon, this dont work with shields, focus or armors)

Clarification: Armor is customised, and this is always the case. You do not choose to customise it, it is set that way when you get it. As such, you cannot use armor you obtain from other characters.

Quaker · May 26, 2010, 02:39 PM // 14:39

I would say that you should only customize weapons that you intend to do direct damage with. That would mostly involve melee weapons such as Sword, Axe, Hammer, Daggers, and Scythe, and some ranged weapons like Bows and Spears.

But, in any case, the only real disadvantage to customizing is that you can no longer sell the weapon or equip it on other characters. The choice is up to you. If it's a weapon that is not worth a great deal, or if you are sure you want to keep it, (even if you don't use it), the extra 20% damage never hurts - even on staffs or wands.
Some people get overly concerned about "OMG I can't sell it!" - there's always other stuff to sell and/or other weapons to get.

HawkofStorms · May 26, 2010, 09:20 PM // 21:20

Note though, you can "send" your items to another character if the item is customized. People can put stuff customized to another player in their inventory. But you can't use the item.

**Marty Silverblade** · May 27, 2010, 10:42 AM // 10:42

Also, your heroes can use weapons you've customised. When you upgrade your weapon you can just give the weapon to a hero. That way you don't really 'lose' the weapon.

May 25, 2010, 02:57 PM // 14:57	#1
guitarxe Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2007	What does it mean when it says (requires X something) Like if I have a weapon and it says damage "11-12 (requires 9 curses)" what does that mean? Do I do half the damage if I don't have 9 curses?

May 26, 2010, 02:25 AM // 02:25	#11
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	If the weapon is a bonus weapon, you can get it on any other character (or again on the same character) by typing /bonus in chat panel. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

May 27, 2010, 10:42 AM // 10:42	#15
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	Also, your heroes can use weapons you've customised. When you upgrade your weapon you can just give the weapon to a hero. That way you don't really 'lose' the weapon. __________________

May 25, 2010, 03:03 PM // 15:03	#2
Quaker Hell's Protector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Guild: Brothers Disgruntled	It means that you need to have 9 "points" in the Curses attribute to get the full damage. You get points in an attribute by distributing your "attribute points". The requirement only affects the stat that it is listed after. And yes, you will only do half damage if you don't meet the requirement.

May 25, 2010, 03:32 PM // 15:32	#3
guitarxe Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2007	Oh! Man I feel so silly now. I thought I needed to have 9 curses on the target or on me or something like that. Thanks!

May 25, 2010, 03:43 PM // 15:43	#4
Eragon Zarroc Atra estern?? ono thelduin Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madness Incarnate Guild: [Duo] Profession: W/P	Attributes Attribute Requirements

May 25, 2010, 03:47 PM // 15:47	#5
guitarxe Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2007	While we are talking about items.. when it says "Customised for character name", does that mean I can't send this item to another character? Or is there a way to "un"customise it?

May 25, 2010, 03:52 PM // 15:52	#6
Eragon Zarroc Atra estern?? ono thelduin Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madness Incarnate Guild: [Duo] Profession: W/P	it means that only that character and the heroes belonging to that character can equip the weapon. no one else will be able to equip it, even other characters on your account. once a weapon is customized, it cannot be un-customized Customize

May 25, 2010, 04:28 PM // 16:28	#7
makafri Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2010	the customization adds 20% of extra damage to your attacks with that weapon(if is a weapon, this dont work with shields, focus or armors)

May 25, 2010, 05:57 PM // 17:57	#10
Mr. G Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S. Wales Profession: Mo/Me	But with caster weapons the requirements are almost moot. Any caster should either be damaging the foes by some other means or doing something else worthwhile - The few times you will need to wand/staff things the damage won't matter anyway.

May 26, 2010, 02:39 PM // 14:39	#13
Quaker Hell's Protector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Guild: Brothers Disgruntled	I would say that you should only customize weapons that you intend to do direct damage with. That would mostly involve melee weapons such as Sword, Axe, Hammer, Daggers, and Scythe, and some ranged weapons like Bows and Spears. But, in any case, the only real disadvantage to customizing is that you can no longer sell the weapon or equip it on other characters. The choice is up to you. If it's a weapon that is not worth a great deal, or if you are sure you want to keep it, (even if you don't use it), the extra 20% damage never hurts - even on staffs or wands. Some people get overly concerned about "OMG I can't sell it!" - there's always other stuff to sell and/or other weapons to get.

May 26, 2010, 09:20 PM // 21:20	#14
HawkofStorms Hall Hero Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/	Note though, you can "send" your items to another character if the item is customized. People can put stuff customized to another player in their inventory. But you can't use the item.