Elite or regular Armor - Guild Wars Forums

assassin of the night · Sep 21, 2007, 01:41 AM // 01:41

well im at the point in which i can get Elite Luxon or Normal Luxon So which should i get?

fenix · Sep 21, 2007, 01:44 AM // 01:44

Well, to be honest the 'Elite' armors are just for people who like to waste 100k in 1 go. You only really need max armor from Kaineng, but if you like the look of the Luxon armor, grab it. Then again, if you like the look of the Elite, and have 100k to spend, go for it.

Kook~NBK~ · Sep 21, 2007, 01:48 AM // 01:48

Whichever you like the look of better. That's the only difference between them - appearance.

Bibblenorn · Sep 21, 2007, 01:48 AM // 01:48

There is also the Hall of Monuments consideration if that matters to you. It may or may not.

bhavv · Sep 21, 2007, 02:20 AM // 02:20

Its entirely up to you based on which one you prefer.

I never quite understand why people need to ask which armor to buy, let alone make a thread about it :x

Zahr Dalsk · Sep 21, 2007, 02:20 AM // 02:20

Normal Luxon Armor:

Pros: Cheaper, has same stats as elites.
Cons: Doesn't look as good.

Elite Luxon Armor:

Pros: Looks pretty good.
Cons: Very expensive, only superior visually.

So basically get normal if you care about functionality, elite if you want best appearance.

Bear in mind also that the kurzick equivalents (in my humble opinion) look a lot better than their luxon counterparts in most cases, although due to their greater popularity Amber is more expensive than Jade.

Mork from Ork · Sep 21, 2007, 04:23 AM // 04:23

Depends on what you want - check the picks on wiki - see what they look like.

For my sin I prefer the normal luxon (the elite just doesn't seem that different and has less area that dyes)

So be sure to check the looks of both versions for your prof and go with whatever you think looks best because the only difference is the look and the price.

Alex Morningstar · Sep 21, 2007, 06:18 AM // 06:18

Regular:

Don't want to spend a lot of money/materials, just want the basic skin type

Elite:

Don't care about the price
Hall of Monuments
Something to farm/spend money on if you are bored
Like the looks

free_fall · Sep 21, 2007, 08:34 AM // 08:34

Whichever looks better to you; after all, you're the one who's going to be wearing it.

The devs create an armor set, then they gussy it up to make the elite version. IMO, the fancier models are rarely an improvement over the basic models, at least to the extent of justifying the extra cost.

Obvious exceptions, of course, and the Lux male W is one such - the 15K is much more attractive than the 1K (if you like that look to begin with), at least to my taste.

Smile Like Umean It · Sep 21, 2007, 01:39 PM // 13:39

Which ever you like most and can afford.

At the end of the day it's all up to you.

HawkofStorms · Sep 21, 2007, 02:45 PM // 14:45

Also, if I were you, I'd only get elite armor if you really can afford it. I mean, if I only had enough money that I had to choose between elite armor and having enough money to buy skills, I'd buy skills.
Only buy elite armor if you have the money to blow on it.

SeraCombi · Sep 21, 2007, 05:02 PM // 17:02

as someone suggested, check wiki for ALL Sin armor types.

you may find that you like kurzick better for example (or a set from another campaign)...so you may want to continue saving your mats and gold for the most awesome looking armor.

and yes pimping armor is worth no matter what ppl say. you look at your toon the whole time you're playing the game, and if you have gimpy plain clothes you'll always be wanting to upgrade them...so just do it.

Sep 21, 2007, 01:41 AM // 01:41	#1
assassin of the night Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2007 Guild: GEAR Profession: N/	Elite or regular Armor well im at the point in which i can get Elite Luxon or Normal Luxon So which should i get?

Sep 21, 2007, 01:44 AM // 01:44	#2
fenix Major-General Awesome Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aussie Trolling Crew HQ - Event Organiser and IRC Tiger Guild: Ex Talionis [Law], Trinity of the Ascended [ToA] ????????????????&# Profession: W/	Well, to be honest the 'Elite' armors are just for people who like to waste 100k in 1 go. You only really need max armor from Kaineng, but if you like the look of the Luxon armor, grab it. Then again, if you like the look of the Elite, and have 100k to spend, go for it.

Sep 21, 2007, 01:48 AM // 01:48	#3
Kook~NBK~ Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A little chalet outside Drok's Guild: Natural Born Killaz	Whichever you like the look of better. That's the only difference between them - appearance.

Sep 21, 2007, 01:48 AM // 01:48	#4
Bibblenorn Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Miendrak'el Myrth [MeM]	There is also the Hall of Monuments consideration if that matters to you. It may or may not.

Sep 21, 2007, 02:20 AM // 02:20	#5
bhavv Furnace Stoker Join Date: Sep 2006	Its entirely up to you based on which one you prefer. I never quite understand why people need to ask which armor to buy, let alone make a thread about it :x

Sep 21, 2007, 02:20 AM // 02:20	#6
Zahr Dalsk Grotto Attendant Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada	Normal Luxon Armor: Pros: Cheaper, has same stats as elites. Cons: Doesn't look as good. Elite Luxon Armor: Pros: Looks pretty good. Cons: Very expensive, only superior visually. So basically get normal if you care about functionality, elite if you want best appearance. Bear in mind also that the kurzick equivalents (in my humble opinion) look a lot better than their luxon counterparts in most cases, although due to their greater popularity Amber is more expensive than Jade.

Sep 21, 2007, 04:23 AM // 04:23	#7
Mork from Ork Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2007	Depends on what you want - check the picks on wiki - see what they look like. For my sin I prefer the normal luxon (the elite just doesn't seem that different and has less area that dyes) So be sure to check the looks of both versions for your prof and go with whatever you think looks best because the only difference is the look and the price.

Sep 21, 2007, 06:18 AM // 06:18	#8
Alex Morningstar Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2006 Guild: Team Asshat [Hat] leader - [GR] Alliance Profession: Mo/	Regular: Don't want to spend a lot of money/materials, just want the basic skin type Elite: Don't care about the price Hall of Monuments Something to farm/spend money on if you are bored Like the looks

Sep 21, 2007, 08:34 AM // 08:34	#9
free_fall Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2005	Whichever looks better to you; after all, you're the one who's going to be wearing it. The devs create an armor set, then they gussy it up to make the elite version. IMO, the fancier models are rarely an improvement over the basic models, at least to the extent of justifying the extra cost. Obvious exceptions, of course, and the Lux male W is one such - the 15K is much more attractive than the 1K (if you like that look to begin with), at least to my taste.

Sep 21, 2007, 01:39 PM // 13:39	#10
Smile Like Umean It Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: E/Rt	Which ever you like most and can afford. At the end of the day it's all up to you.

Sep 21, 2007, 02:45 PM // 14:45	#11
HawkofStorms Hall Hero Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/	Also, if I were you, I'd only get elite armor if you really can afford it. I mean, if I only had enough money that I had to choose between elite armor and having enough money to buy skills, I'd buy skills. Only buy elite armor if you have the money to blow on it.

Sep 21, 2007, 05:02 PM // 17:02	#12
SeraCombi Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hiding in a cave in old Ascalon	as someone suggested, check wiki for ALL Sin armor types. you may find that you like kurzick better for example (or a set from another campaign)...so you may want to continue saving your mats and gold for the most awesome looking armor. and yes pimping armor is worth no matter what ppl say. you look at your toon the whole time you're playing the game, and if you have gimpy plain clothes you'll always be wanting to upgrade them...so just do it.