More Armor? - Guild Wars Forums

Komie · Apr 28, 2010, 09:52 PM // 21:52

So, me and a friend of mine just started playing the game (I actually had the game a few weeks after it came out a few years back. But I stopped playing and returned last week.) Well me and her have been questing, and really enjoying it. So we went ahead and bought the Factions and Nightfall expansions as well.

We've been looking on the Guild Wars wiki at the armor sets, and it appears (and correct me if I'm wrong) only a few armor sets that each class can use.

But from what we're seeing in the game, the guild wars wiki is wrong. We see tons and tons of different sets of armor that people are wearing that isn't listed on the Guild Wars wiki.

I asked someone, and that person told me that you have to pay real money for it. So pretty much what I need help with, is how can I tell if the armor comes from in game content (such as a boss, or a dungeon, or some crafter, ect. ect. ect.), or if it's something that someone has paid real money for.

Thanks!!

Dzjudz · Apr 28, 2010, 09:55 PM // 21:55

These are all the armor sets you can buy. You can't buy armor with real money, you can get them all in-game.

Perhaps the person you asked was referring to Costumes. These are not armor, they can be worn 'over' your armor and do not affect any of your stats. You have to buy these with real money. There is no in-game advantage if you do or disadvantage if you don't. Currently there are only 4 different costumes.

Then there are Festival Hats, which you can (or could) only get during certain events.

You can recognise costumes if you take a look at the 4 different costumes on the wiki. They are easily recognisable in-game.

Nerel · Apr 28, 2010, 10:14 PM // 22:14

Well answered, the only thing I'd add is... being new to the game you might not be aware that armor can be dyed to change it's color, and that armor pieces can be mixed to create a 'custom set' of armor composed of various bits of other sets.

*Darcy* · Apr 28, 2010, 10:46 PM // 22:46

A few?? A fast count (possibly wrong) for warrior is 30 armor sets plus the Deldrimor pieces. So when you consider the mix/match and the dyes, the combinations are endless.
Are you sure you are looking at the right page in the wiki?
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Armor and click on the appropriate profession in the upper righthand corner.

Komie · Apr 28, 2010, 11:26 PM // 23:26

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Originally Posted by Darcy

A few?? A fast count (possibly wrong) for warrior is 30 armor sets plus the Deldrimor pieces. So when you consider the mix/match and the dyes, the combinations are endless.
Are you sure you are looking at the right page in the wiki?
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Armor and click on the appropriate profession in the upper righthand corner.

Yeah, I'd say a "few" when talking about that.

I played World of Warcraft for about 5 years now, and they had a ton more gear to play around with.

Like, do they have any non set pieces?

HawkofStorms · Apr 29, 2010, 12:48 AM // 00:48

Yes, there are a few non-set pieces.

Also, keep in mind, unlike WoW, there are no stat differences in armor. So even though there aren't as many types of armor sets, there are more "usable" armor sets with decent stats (read.... all of them).

And, no, they are definitely all on the wiki.

*Darcy* · Apr 29, 2010, 01:00 AM // 01:00

I've never played WoW. But I'm happy with the selection of armor in GW. As for non-set pieces, there is the Deldrimor, plus, as stated, you can mix and match any pieces from sets. Click on the name of the armor on the wiki page and it will bring up a page showing where to get that armor, what the stats are, and what it costs. You will notice that outside of beginner areas, all armor has max stats, but the costs can be very different.

Guild Wars has max armor available by the time you are reaching level 20 and max weapons also. Anything over that is just vanity, which GW players have lots of.

Iuris · Apr 29, 2010, 06:18 AM // 06:18

With armor variety, you have two things to consider:
-armor appearance
-armor function

Armor appearances you've already seen. You get a dozen or two looks for each profession. You can wear any of them and mix pieces to your heart's content.

Armor function is a different issue. Once you get max. level armor for your profession, the only way to improve the armor is by adding Insignia and Runes to it. These are functional only, but replace the need for having many other looks.

Whether the number of armors in GW is high or low, who knows. I consider it high but it could be higher. WoW, given it's large player base and constant income from the rent can afford to keep pumping out content much more than GW...

Apr 28, 2010, 09:52 PM // 21:52	#1
Komie Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2010	More Armor? So, me and a friend of mine just started playing the game (I actually had the game a few weeks after it came out a few years back. But I stopped playing and returned last week.) Well me and her have been questing, and really enjoying it. So we went ahead and bought the Factions and Nightfall expansions as well. We've been looking on the Guild Wars wiki at the armor sets, and it appears (and correct me if I'm wrong) only a few armor sets that each class can use. But from what we're seeing in the game, the guild wars wiki is wrong. We see tons and tons of different sets of armor that people are wearing that isn't listed on the Guild Wars wiki. I asked someone, and that person told me that you have to pay real money for it. So pretty much what I need help with, is how can I tell if the armor comes from in game content (such as a boss, or a dungeon, or some crafter, ect. ect. ect.), or if it's something that someone has paid real money for. Thanks!!

Apr 28, 2010, 10:46 PM // 22:46	#4
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	A few?? A fast count (possibly wrong) for warrior is 30 armor sets plus the Deldrimor pieces. So when you consider the mix/match and the dyes, the combinations are endless. Are you sure you are looking at the right page in the wiki? http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Armor and click on the appropriate profession in the upper righthand corner. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Apr 29, 2010, 01:00 AM // 01:00	#7
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	I've never played WoW. But I'm happy with the selection of armor in GW. As for non-set pieces, there is the Deldrimor, plus, as stated, you can mix and match any pieces from sets. Click on the name of the armor on the wiki page and it will bring up a page showing where to get that armor, what the stats are, and what it costs. You will notice that outside of beginner areas, all armor has max stats, but the costs can be very different. Guild Wars has max armor available by the time you are reaching level 20 and max weapons also. Anything over that is just vanity, which GW players have lots of. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Apr 28, 2010, 09:55 PM // 21:55	#2
Dzjudz Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: gwpvx.com/user:dzjudz	These are all the armor sets you can buy. You can't buy armor with real money, you can get them all in-game. Perhaps the person you asked was referring to Costumes. These are not armor, they can be worn 'over' your armor and do not affect any of your stats. You have to buy these with real money. There is no in-game advantage if you do or disadvantage if you don't. Currently there are only 4 different costumes. Then there are Festival Hats, which you can (or could) only get during certain events. You can recognise costumes if you take a look at the 4 different costumes on the wiki. They are easily recognisable in-game.

Apr 28, 2010, 10:14 PM // 22:14	#3
Nerel Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Australia, what you want my home address? Guild: [CAT] Profession: Mo/	Well answered, the only thing I'd add is... being new to the game you might not be aware that armor can be dyed to change it's color, and that armor pieces can be mixed to create a 'custom set' of armor composed of various bits of other sets.

Apr 29, 2010, 12:48 AM // 00:48	#6
HawkofStorms Hall Hero Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/	Yes, there are a few non-set pieces. Also, keep in mind, unlike WoW, there are no stat differences in armor. So even though there aren't as many types of armor sets, there are more "usable" armor sets with decent stats (read.... all of them). And, no, they are definitely all on the wiki.

Apr 29, 2010, 06:18 AM // 06:18	#8
Iuris Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Crazy ducks from the Forest Profession: W/	With armor variety, you have two things to consider: -armor appearance -armor function Armor appearances you've already seen. You get a dozen or two looks for each profession. You can wear any of them and mix pieces to your heart's content. Armor function is a different issue. Once you get max. level armor for your profession, the only way to improve the armor is by adding Insignia and Runes to it. These are functional only, but replace the need for having many other looks. Whether the number of armors in GW is high or low, who knows. I consider it high but it could be higher. WoW, given it's large player base and constant income from the rent can afford to keep pumping out content much more than GW...