Armor question - Guild Wars Forums

Molock · Jan 15, 2008, 06:40 PM // 18:40

My elementalist originally used pyromancers armor.. however when anet fixed all armor so that they accept insignias I switched the pyromancers insignia for blessed (+10al whdn enchanted). Since I am pretty much always enchanted this seems like a great idea. Now for my question.. should I keep the blessed insignias or should I change them for survivor insignias?

I know that radiant would be pointless... I have enough energy and adding 8 seems to be a waste. I have been playing elementalist since Factions was released so I have quite a bit of experience. I am simply interested in seing what you guys have to say about this. If you other recommendations, go ahead an tell me

Yang Whirlwind · Jan 15, 2008, 06:56 PM // 18:56

Personally I prefer the blessed - often a life saver when you draw heavy aggro! But that's just one man's opinion!

Toutatis · Jan 15, 2008, 07:52 PM // 19:52

Personally, I would stick to the Blessed insignias. If you're always enchanted and find yourself under fire, the extra armor will do more for you than the extra health

Quaker · Jan 15, 2008, 09:42 PM // 21:42

I would go with the Survivors myself. You should already have enough armor to survive 3 or 4 attacks from most enemies. This gives you enough time to either kill it or run/skate. On the other hand, the lower you health is, the more degen will affect you. The extra health makes it easier to survive until healed.
Edit - almost forgot - the extra armor doesn't help against armor ignoring damage.

But I see the pros and cons either way. A lot of it probably depends on your playstyle or party make-up. Try them both out - it doesn't cost that much really.

BTW, are you talking PvE or PvP?

Molock · Jan 15, 2008, 09:58 PM // 21:58

Thx for the inputs guys. I'm gonna put survivor on one set and keep blessed on one set and see which I prefer.

@Quaker: I use my ele for both PvE and PvP.. however I don't play HA or GvG anymore so PvP would be limited to TA, RA, and AB.

Jan 15, 2008, 06:40 PM // 18:40	#1
Molock Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Qu??bec Guild: Legacy of Angels [Halo] Profession: E/	Armor question My elementalist originally used pyromancers armor.. however when anet fixed all armor so that they accept insignias I switched the pyromancers insignia for blessed (+10al whdn enchanted). Since I am pretty much always enchanted this seems like a great idea. Now for my question.. should I keep the blessed insignias or should I change them for survivor insignias? I know that radiant would be pointless... I have enough energy and adding 8 seems to be a waste. I have been playing elementalist since Factions was released so I have quite a bit of experience. I am simply interested in seing what you guys have to say about this. If you other recommendations, go ahead an tell me

Jan 15, 2008, 09:42 PM // 21:42	#4
Quaker Hell's Protector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Guild: Brothers Disgruntled	I would go with the Survivors myself. You should already have enough armor to survive 3 or 4 attacks from most enemies. This gives you enough time to either kill it or run/skate. On the other hand, the lower you health is, the more degen will affect you. The extra health makes it easier to survive until healed. Edit - almost forgot - the extra armor doesn't help against armor ignoring damage. But I see the pros and cons either way. A lot of it probably depends on your playstyle or party make-up. Try them both out - it doesn't cost that much really. BTW, are you talking PvE or PvP? Last edited by Quaker; Jan 15, 2008 at 09:47 PM // 21:47..

Jan 15, 2008, 06:56 PM // 18:56	#2
Yang Whirlwind ~ Retired ~ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark (GMT +1) Profession: E/	Personally I prefer the blessed - often a life saver when you draw heavy aggro! But that's just one man's opinion!

Jan 15, 2008, 07:52 PM // 19:52	#3
Toutatis Walking Wiki Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Isle of Medication Guild: Visitors from Aranna [VFA] Profession: Me/E	Personally, I would stick to the Blessed insignias. If you're always enchanted and find yourself under fire, the extra armor will do more for you than the extra health

Jan 15, 2008, 09:58 PM // 21:58	#5
Molock Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Qu??bec Guild: Legacy of Angels [Halo] Profession: E/	Thx for the inputs guys. I'm gonna put survivor on one set and keep blessed on one set and see which I prefer. @Quaker: I use my ele for both PvE and PvP.. however I don't play HA or GvG anymore so PvP would be limited to TA, RA, and AB.