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Shirtntie · Apr 14, 2008, 07:20 PM // 19:20

So basically I bought the game when it first came out and then quit and played WoW. Now I'm back 3 expansions later and I need to know some information to help me achieve some high end goals

. I play a W/Ele and Im planning on going going fire spec and Swordmanship. So i can do alot of burst dmg.

1. By reaching lvl 20 and obtaining all the skills i need for my War/Ele in the PVE section of the game, I will have access to my skills for the PVP section of the game?

2. How and Where can i obtain the best weapons available to my class?

3. What enchants, runes ect. should i use for my class and how would i obtain these?

4. Are there Items in the PVE section of the game that i can use in the PVP section of the game like the skills?

5. If i need to know more about farming materials to create weapons and armor where can i find this out at? Like is there a website that can provide me with a guide to doing this?

6. In order to obtain certain skills and weapons do i need to purchase the expansions?

7. What is a hero and what exactly have i missed in the last 3 expansions? (please keep the answer to that question summerized not detailed.)

So in general I have a season 3 geared rogue from wow, a season 1/2 geared hunter from wow and a s1 geared mage from wow. Ive been playing video games my entire life and i can learn quick. This game just kinda stumps me tho since its completely different from wow.

furanshisuko · Apr 14, 2008, 07:30 PM // 19:30

1-yes
2-endgame items might work
3-depends on your build
yes all of them expcept for some eye of the north skills and some nf skillz
this is one of the best websites to get some farming builds,look in the farming section

TheRaven · Apr 14, 2008, 07:31 PM // 19:31

1. Yep, all skills that you unlock thru pve are available in pvp.

2. Anywhere. You get weapons as drops from monsters or you can buy from a weapon trader in town or a collector or from other players.

3. Rune Trader. As a warrior you can only wear warrior runes and cross class runes like vitae and vigor. Read up on runes at Wiki. It's a complicated subject for beginners.

4. Most items from pve can be used in pvp. The only exceptions are consumables that give you powerup bonuses and pve only skills.

5. Just check the crafting materials trader and rare materials traders. They have all the mats you need. Don't buy from them though unless you really need to. You'll collect a lot of mats as drops and you can salvage mats with a salvage kit available from merchants.

Now for the question you didn't ask: That Warrior/Ele that you are describing is actually a very bad idea. Warriors are not meant to be eles. If you want to do a lot of fire damage then create an ele. Don't try to force a warrior to do a job he isn't meant for. Fire spells take a lot of energy to cast and warriors have very little energy. You'll discover this soon enough, but I hope I've saved you a lot of frustration.

*Darcy* · Apr 14, 2008, 08:06 PM // 20:06

Also check the wiki for information about weapons. Once you have a maximum stat weapon for your profession, there is nothing higher.

The upgrades and modifications change it to suit your build, but there is nothing with more damage.

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Weapons

Loosestrife · Apr 14, 2008, 08:27 PM // 20:27

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5. If i need to know more about farming materials to create weapons and armor where can i find this out at? Like is there a website that can provide me with a guide to doing this?

www.gw.gamewikis.org or hit F10 in game to access the in-game wiki. Why are there 2? the first one is the original and contains many tips and tricks you wont find in the newer 'official' one.

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6. In order to obtain certain skills and weapons do i need to purchase the expansions?

Yes and no. Some skills and weapons are 'core' weapons in that they exist in all campaigns. Some skills and weapons can only be obtained in the individual campaign. (although once obtained, can be used anywhere)

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7. What is a hero and what exactly have i missed in the last 3 expansions? (please keep the answer to that question summerized not detailed.)

Heros are customizable henchmen. you can add better weapons, runes, assign them their skills, etc....

Commander Ryker · Apr 14, 2008, 09:42 PM // 21:42

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Originally Posted by Shirtntie

2. How and Where can i obtain the best weapons available to my class?

You can get collector weapons with the stats of the best weapons. They just won't be the "leet" stuff everyone wants.

Shirtntie · Apr 14, 2008, 10:19 PM // 22:19

Ok I'm understanding somewhat of this now. But about the runes how many runes can i equip to my armor, i understand how stacking works in this game too and how it doesnt work. but how many runes can i add to 1 piece of armor? Also can I add insignia's to armor pieces at the same time i have runes added to the armor pieces?

Snograt · Apr 14, 2008, 11:28 PM // 23:28

Each armor piece takes one rune and one insignia. Insignias are prefix, runes suffix, so you could have a Sentinal's Ascalon Armor of superior Vigor - that's an Ascalon Armor piece with a Sentinal's insignia and a rune of sup vig.

Shirtntie · Apr 15, 2008, 02:24 AM // 02:24

haha sweet. that perfectly answers my question. ty

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sweet_insanity · Apr 15, 2008, 10:05 AM // 10:05

one thing, you cant have the same rune on each piece of armour as they cancel each other out, but u can have the same insignias on each piece of armour

Apr 14, 2008, 07:20 PM // 19:20	#1
Shirtntie Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2008	I have a few questions that need answers. So basically I bought the game when it first came out and then quit and played WoW. Now I'm back 3 expansions later and I need to know some information to help me achieve some high end goals . I play a W/Ele and Im planning on going going fire spec and Swordmanship. So i can do alot of burst dmg. 1. By reaching lvl 20 and obtaining all the skills i need for my War/Ele in the PVE section of the game, I will have access to my skills for the PVP section of the game? 2. How and Where can i obtain the best weapons available to my class? 3. What enchants, runes ect. should i use for my class and how would i obtain these? 4. Are there Items in the PVE section of the game that i can use in the PVP section of the game like the skills? 5. If i need to know more about farming materials to create weapons and armor where can i find this out at? Like is there a website that can provide me with a guide to doing this? 6. In order to obtain certain skills and weapons do i need to purchase the expansions? 7. What is a hero and what exactly have i missed in the last 3 expansions? (please keep the answer to that question summerized not detailed.) So in general I have a season 3 geared rogue from wow, a season 1/2 geared hunter from wow and a s1 geared mage from wow. Ive been playing video games my entire life and i can learn quick. This game just kinda stumps me tho since its completely different from wow. Last edited by Shirtntie; Apr 14, 2008 at 07:25 PM // 19:25..

Apr 14, 2008, 07:30 PM // 19:30	#2
furanshisuko Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2007 Profession: R/	1-yes 2-endgame items might work 3-depends on your build yes all of them expcept for some eye of the north skills and some nf skillz this is one of the best websites to get some farming builds,look in the farming section Last edited by furanshisuko; Apr 14, 2008 at 07:38 PM // 19:38..

Apr 14, 2008, 08:06 PM // 20:06	#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	Also check the wiki for information about weapons. Once you have a maximum stat weapon for your profession, there is nothing higher. The upgrades and modifications change it to suit your build, but there is nothing with more damage. http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Weapons __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Apr 14, 2008, 10:19 PM // 22:19	#7
Shirtntie Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2008	Ok I'm understanding somewhat of this now. But about the runes how many runes can i equip to my armor, i understand how stacking works in this game too and how it doesnt work. but how many runes can i add to 1 piece of armor? Also can I add insignia's to armor pieces at the same time i have runes added to the armor pieces? Last edited by Shirtntie; Apr 14, 2008 at 10:31 PM // 22:31..

Apr 14, 2008, 11:28 PM // 23:28	#8
Snograt rattus rattus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, UK GMT??0 ??1hr DST Guild: [GURU]GW [wiki]GW2 Profession: R/	Each armor piece takes one rune and one insignia. Insignias are prefix, runes suffix, so you could have a Sentinal's Ascalon Armor of superior Vigor - that's an Ascalon Armor piece with a Sentinal's insignia and a rune of sup vig. __________________ Si non confectus, non reficiat

Apr 14, 2008, 07:31 PM // 19:31	#3
TheRaven Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Guild: Spirit of Elisha Profession: W/	1. Yep, all skills that you unlock thru pve are available in pvp. 2. Anywhere. You get weapons as drops from monsters or you can buy from a weapon trader in town or a collector or from other players. 3. Rune Trader. As a warrior you can only wear warrior runes and cross class runes like vitae and vigor. Read up on runes at Wiki. It's a complicated subject for beginners. 4. Most items from pve can be used in pvp. The only exceptions are consumables that give you powerup bonuses and pve only skills. 5. Just check the crafting materials trader and rare materials traders. They have all the mats you need. Don't buy from them though unless you really need to. You'll collect a lot of mats as drops and you can salvage mats with a salvage kit available from merchants. Now for the question you didn't ask: That Warrior/Ele that you are describing is actually a very bad idea. Warriors are not meant to be eles. If you want to do a lot of fire damage then create an ele. Don't try to force a warrior to do a job he isn't meant for. Fire spells take a lot of energy to cast and warriors have very little energy. You'll discover this soon enough, but I hope I've saved you a lot of frustration.

Apr 15, 2008, 02:24 AM // 02:24	#9
Shirtntie Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2008	haha sweet. that perfectly answers my question. ty .

Apr 15, 2008, 10:05 AM // 10:05	#10
sweet_insanity Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: walsall Guild: Grenths Executioners Profession: R/Rt	one thing, you cant have the same rune on each piece of armour as they cancel each other out, but u can have the same insignias on each piece of armour