superior runes - worth it ? - Guild Wars Forums

h9dlb · Nov 30, 2007, 08:38 PM // 20:38

I tend to play H/H rather than in PuGs . I have all my HH equipped with superior runes on their heads for -75 HP. Is this a bad idea ? Should I go for major runes instead with -35 Hp?

I play as a warrior and always take heroes Master of whispers (mm), Zhed (fire ele) with me followed by either Gwen, Pyre fireshot or General Morghan

Thx

GD Defender · Nov 30, 2007, 08:40 PM // 20:40

You should go for minor runes. 1 or 2 att points aren't worth it unless you're hitting a significant breakpoint, like 15 mysticism.

Antheus · Nov 30, 2007, 09:28 PM // 21:28

The only superior rune I use is death magic on MM.

All others get minors without exception. I prefer 550-600 health over 1 attribute point.

tijo · Nov 30, 2007, 10:07 PM // 22:07

I only use superior runes to hit some significant breakpoints as said previously. Like having 16 death magic for a necro or 16 fire magic on my nuker to boost DPS a bit. Most of my chars use minor runes though.

Friar Khan · Nov 30, 2007, 10:27 PM // 22:27

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Originally Posted by tijo

I only use superior runes to hit some significant breakpoints as said previously. Like having 16 death magic for a necro or 16 fire magic on my nuker to boost DPS a bit. Most of my chars use minor runes though.

Yeah, I'd say this is the way to go. Ele AoE and MM zerg make the extra attribute points worthwhile. -75 HP isn't a huge drawback unless you're going through a tough area where party members may die a time or two, but it's nonetheless best to use sup runes judiciously.

In PvP minor runes are standard, except maybe in Alliance Battles since there's no DP.

TGgold · Nov 30, 2007, 10:52 PM // 22:52

I'd say go with minor runes as long as they're not too expensive. A lot of times major runes are a lot cheaper, and since this is just PvE, I wouldn't worry too much about the -35HP.
And once again: Using a minor unless you need to get to a specific breakpoint or if the increased damage is worth MORE than your loss of health.

mrmango · Nov 30, 2007, 11:10 PM // 23:10

Minor ftw.

You can close now, great job.

h9dlb · Dec 01, 2007, 12:24 AM // 00:24

thanks switched to minor - big difference

Maria The Princess · Dec 01, 2007, 02:18 AM // 02:18

i use minor or even major runes. -1 attribute is worth a monk hero staying alive. buying superior vigors for all my heros would be one big bill to give to my monk

Sir Seifus Halbred · Dec 01, 2007, 02:37 AM // 02:37

For heroes, yes. While runes can help for heroes, major and superior is highly unnecessary. Minor is a fine choice, but you do not really need to have runes on heroes.

Woo · Dec 01, 2007, 02:27 PM // 14:27

I prefer Minor, only useing Sup. on MM.

Nov 30, 2007, 08:38 PM // 20:38	#1
h9dlb Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leeds England Profession: W/	superior runes - worth it ? I tend to play H/H rather than in PuGs . I have all my HH equipped with superior runes on their heads for -75 HP. Is this a bad idea ? Should I go for major runes instead with -35 Hp? I play as a warrior and always take heroes Master of whispers (mm), Zhed (fire ele) with me followed by either Gwen, Pyre fireshot or General Morghan Thx Last edited by h9dlb; Nov 30, 2007 at 08:55 PM // 20:55..

Nov 30, 2007, 08:40 PM // 20:40	#2
GD Defender Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2006 Profession: A/	You should go for minor runes. 1 or 2 att points aren't worth it unless you're hitting a significant breakpoint, like 15 mysticism.

Nov 30, 2007, 09:28 PM // 21:28	#3
Antheus Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2006	The only superior rune I use is death magic on MM. All others get minors without exception. I prefer 550-600 health over 1 attribute point.

Nov 30, 2007, 10:07 PM // 22:07	#4
tijo Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Montreal Guild: [CDDR] Profession: R/	I only use superior runes to hit some significant breakpoints as said previously. Like having 16 death magic for a necro or 16 fire magic on my nuker to boost DPS a bit. Most of my chars use minor runes though.

Nov 30, 2007, 10:52 PM // 22:52	#6
TGgold Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Flying Gophers Profession: Rt/P	I'd say go with minor runes as long as they're not too expensive. A lot of times major runes are a lot cheaper, and since this is just PvE, I wouldn't worry too much about the -35HP. And once again: Using a minor unless you need to get to a specific breakpoint or if the increased damage is worth MORE than your loss of health.

Nov 30, 2007, 11:10 PM // 23:10	#7
mrmango Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern California Guild: Charter Vanguard [CV] Profession: Me/Rt	Minor ftw. You can close now, great job.

Dec 01, 2007, 12:24 AM // 00:24	#8
h9dlb Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leeds England Profession: W/	thanks switched to minor - big difference

Dec 01, 2007, 02:18 AM // 02:18	#9
Maria The Princess Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Aequitas Deis	i use minor or even major runes. -1 attribute is worth a monk hero staying alive. buying superior vigors for all my heros would be one big bill to give to my monk

Dec 01, 2007, 02:37 AM // 02:37	#10
Sir Seifus Halbred Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2006	For heroes, yes. While runes can help for heroes, major and superior is highly unnecessary. Minor is a fine choice, but you do not really need to have runes on heroes.

Dec 01, 2007, 02:27 PM // 14:27	#11
Woo Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Teh Academy [PhD]	I prefer Minor, only useing Sup. on MM.