are there truly unique items in guild wars? - Guild Wars Forums

afrika18 · Jun 15, 2007, 04:50 PM // 16:50

I guess what I'm saying, are there items that will set you apart from others? Like in Diablo II, where you had sets and socketed items, and uniques. When you get to level 20 can't you just get any item you want if you build a pvp character? Doesn't that render the economy meaningless? I'm new and I don't know how this works in Guild wars. Opinions, appreciated in advance,

cheers

zwei2stein · Jun 15, 2007, 05:04 PM // 17:04

put with simplicity: PvP items are usable only in PvP. Because PvP needs that kind of thing. Thus, ecomony is untouched.

in PvE you pretty much hunt stuff like you would in Diablo. Its uncomparable to DII thou (DII is item grinder, GW is not). But you can set yourself apart with rare skinned weapons and expensive armorsets. Just dont expect them to improve your character stats over non rare stuff (because, again GW is not item grinder)

Other than that, there are rare items that are rare because they are discontinued (dual absorbtion shields or unconditional weapons, noninscribable 15^50 crystalines) and are trully unique.

Bluntly put, GWs Enigma Armor is Obsidiam armor, but unlike enigma which provides great stats, Obsidian will provide stats that any max armor will

The Shadow · Jun 15, 2007, 05:57 PM // 17:57

The unfortunate, and quick response is... no... not really.

The longer explinations:
As far as weapons are concerned; with inscriptions and salvagable parts, you can turn virtually any weapon into any "unique". There are even guides on Guildwiki.org that show you how to make almost any unique weapon out of a normal one (minus the green letters), provided you get the proper "skin". This doesn't really matter that much, because the only place others would see your "unique" weapon is outside battling or in a trade window.

As far as armor is concerned; they don't have any truly unique armor either. Obsidian armor (considered by many to be the elite armor), or any other armor type is available to anyone with the money and crafting materials. The runes and insignias make things "unique" to you, but, then again, no one sees those. On armor, it is the combinations of different types of armor and the dyes you use on them that make them truly "unique".

As far as PvP weapons are concerned, if you've unlocked the "skin" and upgrades in PvE by using an ID kit on drops you collect, you have access to those in PvP; and can create virtually any weapon.

So basically, (and unfortunately) there are no truly "unique" items in GW.

Great post though... made me really evaluate some things that were "obvious" to me... lol

Edit: Added comments on PvP weapon

quickmonty · Jun 15, 2007, 08:57 PM // 20:57

No item is truly "unique", as someone else could have the exact same item.

Absinth187 · Jun 15, 2007, 09:19 PM // 21:19

I agree with quickmonty. An item/weapon is only "unique" if it is the only one that exists. Unique can also mean special or set apart, but there isn't a whole lot of that either.

It's probably been suggested before, but I kinda wish there were weapons you could grind for and have crafted (like is needed to get FOW armor).

Yanman.be · Jun 15, 2007, 09:52 PM // 21:52

There are some 15% always items with no downside.

bilateralrope · Jun 15, 2007, 10:16 PM // 22:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yanman.be

There are some 15% always items with no downside.

Do any of these weapons still actually exist ?

And what skins do they have ?

chessyang · Jun 16, 2007, 12:48 AM // 00:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by bilateralrope

Do any of these weapons still actually exist ?

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10162528 page two or three i think

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Herbalizer

Hope this helps:-

R7 Hammers:
Only seen one max damage one which was R7 15>50 Spikey Warhammer

R7 Axes:
There are like 4 of them I think. R7 15 -5Energy Hand Axe, R7 15% Enchant, R7 15>50 War Axe, R7 15>50 Cleaver

Staff Wrapping:
All it says is Staff Wrapping. Only a few around.

R8 15>50 Crystalline Swords:
Very very few of them. I have personally only seen 4 of them but have been told there are quite a few more.

R7 Shields:
Not ultra rare but rare nonetheless. Dual damage reduction ones are not that rare e.g. -2-2. The rarer ones are the +XX Hp -X Dmg.

HOD Hammer / 55 HP Hammer:
Only seen one of them ever which is mine.

Unconditional Weapons:
Only number a few dozen and most are on inactive accounts now. A fair few are customized too.

There is also the following but I cant find screens of them atm:-
R 14% Warhammer (Rams Hammer Skin)
R 12% Cleaver
R9 14% Flamberge
R9 14% Falchion

R7 15>50 Brute Sword:
Only seen two of them and one is customized.

R9 15>50 15-5 Energy Crystalline Swords
Only a few of them around.

R8 15>50 Dwarven Axe:
Only seen one which sold for I think 1000 ecto ages ago.

+7 (I think) Energy Axe:
Collectors item whch no longer available. Only ever seen one.

-50 Hp Healing Req Grim Cesta:
Not that many of them around.

No Req Gold Raven & Ghostly Staffs:
Personally only seen like 6 or 7 of them. Nothing special but look cool.

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Jun 15, 2007, 04:50 PM // 16:50	#1
afrika18 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2006	are there truly unique items in guild wars? I guess what I'm saying, are there items that will set you apart from others? Like in Diablo II, where you had sets and socketed items, and uniques. When you get to level 20 can't you just get any item you want if you build a pvp character? Doesn't that render the economy meaningless? I'm new and I don't know how this works in Guild wars. Opinions, appreciated in advance, cheers

Jun 15, 2007, 05:57 PM // 17:57	#3
The Shadow Academy Page Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wait... I thought you knew!!! Guild: Natural Stoned Killers Profession: R/	The unfortunate, and quick response is... no... not really. The longer explinations: As far as weapons are concerned; with inscriptions and salvagable parts, you can turn virtually any weapon into any "unique". There are even guides on Guildwiki.org that show you how to make almost any unique weapon out of a normal one (minus the green letters), provided you get the proper "skin". This doesn't really matter that much, because the only place others would see your "unique" weapon is outside battling or in a trade window. As far as armor is concerned; they don't have any truly unique armor either. Obsidian armor (considered by many to be the elite armor), or any other armor type is available to anyone with the money and crafting materials. The runes and insignias make things "unique" to you, but, then again, no one sees those. On armor, it is the combinations of different types of armor and the dyes you use on them that make them truly "unique". As far as PvP weapons are concerned, if you've unlocked the "skin" and upgrades in PvE by using an ID kit on drops you collect, you have access to those in PvP; and can create virtually any weapon. So basically, (and unfortunately) there are no truly "unique" items in GW. Great post though... made me really evaluate some things that were "obvious" to me... lol Edit: Added comments on PvP weapon Last edited by The Shadow; Jun 15, 2007 at 06:03 PM // 18:03..

Jun 15, 2007, 05:04 PM // 17:04	#2
zwei2stein Grotto Attendant Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Europe Guild: The German Order [GER] Profession: N/	put with simplicity: PvP items are usable only in PvP. Because PvP needs that kind of thing. Thus, ecomony is untouched. in PvE you pretty much hunt stuff like you would in Diablo. Its uncomparable to DII thou (DII is item grinder, GW is not). But you can set yourself apart with rare skinned weapons and expensive armorsets. Just dont expect them to improve your character stats over non rare stuff (because, again GW is not item grinder) Other than that, there are rare items that are rare because they are discontinued (dual absorbtion shields or unconditional weapons, noninscribable 15^50 crystalines) and are trully unique. Bluntly put, GWs Enigma Armor is Obsidiam armor, but unlike enigma which provides great stats, Obsidian will provide stats that any max armor will

Jun 15, 2007, 08:57 PM // 20:57	#4
quickmonty Ancient Windbreaker Join Date: May 2005	No item is truly "unique", as someone else could have the exact same item.

Jun 15, 2007, 09:19 PM // 21:19	#5
Absinth187 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 32??45′26.49″N, 97??19′59.45″W Guild: Some Like It Hot [sake]	I agree with quickmonty. An item/weapon is only "unique" if it is the only one that exists. Unique can also mean special or set apart, but there isn't a whole lot of that either. It's probably been suggested before, but I kinda wish there were weapons you could grind for and have crafted (like is needed to get FOW armor).

Jun 15, 2007, 09:52 PM // 21:52	#6
Yanman.be Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium Guild: [ROSE] Profession: A/	There are some 15% always items with no downside.