How do I get skills above 15? - Guild Wars Forums

puddles123 · Jul 10, 2009, 11:52 PM // 23:52

Hey guys, another quick question...

How do I get my skills above 15? I ask because I keep seeing builds on PvX that feature skill levels that get to 16 through some combination of runes/whatnot, but I can only figure out how to get to 15 using a superior rune of <whatever> on top of my 12 skill point maximum.

Another related question is how does this work for heroes as well? I'm not sure I understand the headpieces that they all wear... They say "Item's attribute +1". I thought that meant the weapon that they wielded, so in this case I gave Olias a death magic staff instead of his default blood magic one in an effort to get his skill to calculate up to 16 instead of 15 (I stuck a superior death magic rune on him). And it didn't work. So what does that "Item's attribute +1" mean?

Thanks for the help guys. You answered my last question really fast, and I'm grateful

. You all seem very helpful.

HawkofStorms · Jul 10, 2009, 11:56 PM // 23:56

You need to use a helemet/headgear that gives +1 to an attribute. The best thing to do is to have your superior rune on the same piece as your head gear, so if you want to switch builds and use a different attribute, you can just change your helmet around.

MagmaRed · Jul 11, 2009, 12:21 AM // 00:21

For characters, but a head gear armor piece for that attribute. I'd advise to put the Superior rune on that piece of armor so swapping builds is easier.

For heroes, put the Superior rune on the head armor for them.

Darcryed · Jul 11, 2009, 01:11 AM // 01:11

Some items, such as golden eggs, also boost your attributes for a certain time.

Koji Murasame · Jul 11, 2009, 01:21 AM // 01:21

The +1 to (attribute) on head pieces stacks with any runes you place on your armor, and the runes themselves are non-stacking (they don't stack with other runes of the same attribute). So the equation should look something like 12 (Death magic attribute) +1 (death magic head piece) +3 (superior death magic rune) = 16 Death magic.

Edit: Also I don't think anyone mentioned this so far, but the +1 to item attribute on hero headgear depends on the attribute rune you place on the hero's headgear, not on the weapon they use.

Helix Dreadlock · Jul 11, 2009, 02:22 AM // 02:22

Runes.

Buy them at a trader, ad to your armor by clicking "i" (default) and double clicking on the rune, then clicking on the specific armor you wish. Then a confirmation box will appear, and you may either cancel/submit your upgrade.

thetechx · Jul 11, 2009, 03:55 AM // 03:55

for the weapon mod

if it says +1 death magic (20%) that means if you have 12 death magic, you have a 20% chance of the spells you cast to use 13 death magic.

Braxton619 · Jul 11, 2009, 05:07 AM // 05:07

12+1+3

12chars

KoKoS · Jul 11, 2009, 08:39 AM // 08:39

some staves also have 20% chance of boosting your attribute points =]

MBTW · Jul 14, 2009, 03:50 AM // 03:50

well for curses....
12+1(headgear)+3(rune)+2(Awaken the Blood)+1(weapon mod)+consumables.....
up to 22 i think. now time to use spiteful spirit....

Dzjudz · Jul 15, 2009, 08:32 AM // 08:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBTW

well for curses....
12+1(headgear)+3(rune)+2(Awaken the Blood)+1(weapon mod)+consumables.....
up to 22 i think. now time to use spiteful spirit....

The maximum attribute level you can reach is 21. 20 is the hard cap, and you can only reach 21 with a 20% +1 attribute weapon mod.

SpyderArachnid · Jul 15, 2009, 10:13 PM // 22:13

Another fancy way to get 16 in all your skills, is to use a Mesmer :P

12 Illusion +1 Illusion Head, +3 Sup Illusion Rune. Then Signet of Illusions ftw.

Then cast whatever you wanna cast and as long as you keep Signet of Illusions up, you will always have 16 on any spell you cast. Just a fun idea :P

Jul 10, 2009, 11:52 PM // 23:52	#1
puddles123 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2009 Profession: Rt/	How do I get skills above 15? Hey guys, another quick question... How do I get my skills above 15? I ask because I keep seeing builds on PvX that feature skill levels that get to 16 through some combination of runes/whatnot, but I can only figure out how to get to 15 using a superior rune of <whatever> on top of my 12 skill point maximum. Another related question is how does this work for heroes as well? I'm not sure I understand the headpieces that they all wear... They say "Item's attribute +1". I thought that meant the weapon that they wielded, so in this case I gave Olias a death magic staff instead of his default blood magic one in an effort to get his skill to calculate up to 16 instead of 15 (I stuck a superior death magic rune on him). And it didn't work. So what does that "Item's attribute +1" mean? Thanks for the help guys. You answered my last question really fast, and I'm grateful . You all seem very helpful.

Jul 11, 2009, 01:21 AM // 01:21	#5
Koji Murasame Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kentucky Guild: Knights of Ravens War [mvm]	The +1 to (attribute) on head pieces stacks with any runes you place on your armor, and the runes themselves are non-stacking (they don't stack with other runes of the same attribute). So the equation should look something like 12 (Death magic attribute) +1 (death magic head piece) +3 (superior death magic rune) = 16 Death magic. Edit: Also I don't think anyone mentioned this so far, but the +1 to item attribute on hero headgear depends on the attribute rune you place on the hero's headgear, not on the weapon they use. Last edited by Koji Murasame; Jul 11, 2009 at 01:43 AM // 01:43..

Jul 10, 2009, 11:56 PM // 23:56	#2
HawkofStorms Hall Hero Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/	You need to use a helemet/headgear that gives +1 to an attribute. The best thing to do is to have your superior rune on the same piece as your head gear, so if you want to switch builds and use a different attribute, you can just change your helmet around.

Jul 11, 2009, 12:21 AM // 00:21	#3
MagmaRed Furnace Stoker Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Our Crabs Know True [LOVE] Profession: R/	For characters, but a head gear armor piece for that attribute. I'd advise to put the Superior rune on that piece of armor so swapping builds is easier. For heroes, put the Superior rune on the head armor for them.

Jul 11, 2009, 01:11 AM // 01:11	#4
Darcryed Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2008	Some items, such as golden eggs, also boost your attributes for a certain time.

Jul 11, 2009, 02:22 AM // 02:22	#6
Helix Dreadlock Jungle Guide Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Imperial Sanctum Guild: Legendary Drunken Masters [DUI] Profession: E/Me	Runes. Buy them at a trader, ad to your armor by clicking "i" (default) and double clicking on the rune, then clicking on the specific armor you wish. Then a confirmation box will appear, and you may either cancel/submit your upgrade.

Jul 11, 2009, 03:55 AM // 03:55	#7
thetechx Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2006 Guild: the mooninites Profession: E/Mo	for the weapon mod if it says +1 death magic (20%) that means if you have 12 death magic, you have a 20% chance of the spells you cast to use 13 death magic.

Jul 11, 2009, 05:07 AM // 05:07	#8
Braxton619 Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2008 Profession: A/W	12+1+3 12chars

Jul 11, 2009, 08:39 AM // 08:39	#9
KoKoS Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: aBove Empress Amarox xP Guild: KDT Profession: Mo/E	some staves also have 20% chance of boosting your attribute points =]

Jul 14, 2009, 03:50 AM // 03:50	#10
MBTW Academy Page Join Date: Jan 2009 Profession: W/	well for curses.... 12+1(headgear)+3(rune)+2(Awaken the Blood)+1(weapon mod)+consumables..... up to 22 i think. now time to use spiteful spirit....

Jul 15, 2009, 10:13 PM // 22:13	#12
SpyderArachnid Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: United States Guild: Lords Of Noh [LoN] Profession: Me/	Another fancy way to get 16 in all your skills, is to use a Mesmer :P 12 Illusion +1 Illusion Head, +3 Sup Illusion Rune. Then Signet of Illusions ftw. Then cast whatever you wanna cast and as long as you keep Signet of Illusions up, you will always have 16 on any spell you cast. Just a fun idea :P