Signet of caputre, how does it work - Guild Wars Forums

WardragonS · Jun 08, 2007, 06:51 AM // 06:51

Finally I have the signet of capture, but when I defeated a Boss and I use this signet. it replies at me that this boss isn't one of the type I am.

So I have used a slot for this signet for nothing.

Is there anywhere on this forum a list with all the bosses and their types, so you can see what boss is right for you to use the signet of capture?

Sphinx2k · Jun 08, 2007, 07:22 AM // 07:22

Pretty much the only sites u need for find the Elite skils are GW Wiki or Xennon both of these sites provide u with all the info on who has what elite skill and a map of where the boss is located. I prefer the wiki to the xennon site.

Kook~NBK~ · Jun 08, 2007, 07:29 AM // 07:29

You can only use the signet of capture on bosses that are your Primary or Secondary professions.

Don't waste it on a non-elite skill, because the only way to get elites is by capping them from bosses. All other skills you can get from skill trainers somewhere along the way.

WardragonS · Jun 08, 2007, 07:55 AM // 07:55

Ok that is true, but I want to know wich bosses are for my profession.

I am a Monk assasin so It would be handy to know when I need to use this signet.

Milennin · Jun 08, 2007, 07:59 AM // 07:59

You can check the Guild Wiki - http://guildwiki.org - for a list of bosses organized by profession, or just look at what skills the boss use.

WardragonS · Jun 08, 2007, 08:39 AM // 08:39

Many thanks !!

I found what i was looking for

**Marty Silverblade** · Jun 08, 2007, 09:05 AM // 09:05

Also, instead of looking up specific elites or bosses, you can look up an area and there'll be an 'Elite skill capture' section towards the end of the page. It's just easier that way, as you can check before you leave the outpost and get all the cap sigs you need.

My Green Storage · Jun 08, 2007, 09:07 AM // 09:07

Once you learn the boss auras (The noticeable glow on bosses) you'll be able to tell what type they are also

Red - Ele, purple-pinkish - Sin, Dark green - Necro, light green -Ranger, etc, etc

WardragonS · Jun 08, 2007, 09:22 AM // 09:22

@ Marty Silverblade:

Is this also on guildwiki ? this area map thing?

onerabbit · Jun 08, 2007, 10:07 AM // 10:07

http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Elite_skills_list

hope that helps.

Click on the Elite Skill you want, and it will come up with Info and the boss name(s)

then click the boss name and it will come up with info about the boss and where to find him.

jjdefan · Jun 08, 2007, 12:28 PM // 12:28

Just go to Wiki, in the search block on the left of the screen type the area you are going to be in and click search. That should give you a page with everything you want to know about that area.

KANE OG · Jun 08, 2007, 01:44 PM // 13:44

I don't believe there are any bosses in Tyria that use an elite nearby when you get the Signet of Caprure quest. If you're trying to complete the quest, just cap a regular skill from your boss and collect the reward.

KANE

dargon · Jun 08, 2007, 03:15 PM // 15:15

There is a reason (especially in tyria) to use a skill cap for a non-elite. Some skills (such as barbs) can be capped a great deal sooner than you can buy them (unless you use balth faction to unlock them)

lennymon · Jun 08, 2007, 05:18 PM // 17:18

monk/assassin lends one to believe however that the character is *not* in prophecies... stick to elites )

KANE OG · Jun 08, 2007, 06:12 PM // 18:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by lennymon

monk/assassin lends one to believe however that the character is *not* in prophecies... stick to elites )

Doh! You're right of course. My bad.

KANE

Kamatsu · Jun 09, 2007, 03:20 AM // 03:20

Hmm, not all skills are available via Faction's skill trainer's early in the game. so if you've just gotten off the newbie island and gone straight for working through Prophecies... there are definitely some skills that can be captured using a SoC that you won't have access to via a skill trainer yet. (unless you've unlocked it with another char or pvp char..)

I know for a few of my chars this has definitely been the case - Canthan chars going through Prophecies 1st.. I've used a few SoC to unlock non-elites because they are not unlocked on my account, don't feel like PvP'ing for them and don't want to wait till I can get to Ember Light, Grotto, etc to get the skills unlocked for me.

Jun 08, 2007, 06:51 AM // 06:51	#1
WardragonS Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2006 Profession: Mo/A	Signet of caputre, how does it work Finally I have the signet of capture, but when I defeated a Boss and I use this signet. it replies at me that this boss isn't one of the type I am. So I have used a slot for this signet for nothing. Is there anywhere on this forum a list with all the bosses and their types, so you can see what boss is right for you to use the signet of capture?

Jun 08, 2007, 07:22 AM // 07:22	#2
Sphinx2k Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2005	Pretty much the only sites u need for find the Elite skils are GW Wiki or Xennon both of these sites provide u with all the info on who has what elite skill and a map of where the boss is located. I prefer the wiki to the xennon site. Last edited by Sphinx2k; Jun 08, 2007 at 07:32 AM // 07:32..

Jun 08, 2007, 10:07 AM // 10:07	#10
onerabbit Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Thanks to all the guru [mods]	http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Elite_skills_list hope that helps. Click on the Elite Skill you want, and it will come up with Info and the boss name(s) then click the boss name and it will come up with info about the boss and where to find him. Last edited by onerabbit; Jun 08, 2007 at 10:12 AM // 10:12..

Jun 09, 2007, 03:20 AM // 03:20	#16
Kamatsu Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia	Hmm, not all skills are available via Faction's skill trainer's early in the game. so if you've just gotten off the newbie island and gone straight for working through Prophecies... there are definitely some skills that can be captured using a SoC that you won't have access to via a skill trainer yet. (unless you've unlocked it with another char or pvp char..) I know for a few of my chars this has definitely been the case - Canthan chars going through Prophecies 1st.. I've used a few SoC to unlock non-elites because they are not unlocked on my account, don't feel like PvP'ing for them and don't want to wait till I can get to Ember Light, Grotto, etc to get the skills unlocked for me. __________________ Have a moderation related issue or just want to chat? Send me a PM

Jun 08, 2007, 07:29 AM // 07:29	#3
Kook~NBK~ Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A little chalet outside Drok's Guild: Natural Born Killaz	You can only use the signet of capture on bosses that are your Primary or Secondary professions. Don't waste it on a non-elite skill, because the only way to get elites is by capping them from bosses. All other skills you can get from skill trainers somewhere along the way.

Jun 08, 2007, 07:55 AM // 07:55	#4
WardragonS Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2006 Profession: Mo/A	Ok that is true, but I want to know wich bosses are for my profession. I am a Monk assasin so It would be handy to know when I need to use this signet.

Jun 08, 2007, 07:59 AM // 07:59	#5
Milennin Jungle Guide Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Europe Profession: W/	You can check the Guild Wiki - http://guildwiki.org - for a list of bosses organized by profession, or just look at what skills the boss use.

Jun 08, 2007, 08:39 AM // 08:39	#6
WardragonS Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2006 Profession: Mo/A	Many thanks !! I found what i was looking for

Jun 08, 2007, 09:05 AM // 09:05	#7
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	Also, instead of looking up specific elites or bosses, you can look up an area and there'll be an 'Elite skill capture' section towards the end of the page. It's just easier that way, as you can check before you leave the outpost and get all the cap sigs you need.

Jun 08, 2007, 09:07 AM // 09:07	#8
My Green Storage Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Guild: My Blue Storage Profession: N/	Once you learn the boss auras (The noticeable glow on bosses) you'll be able to tell what type they are also Red - Ele, purple-pinkish - Sin, Dark green - Necro, light green -Ranger, etc, etc

Jun 08, 2007, 09:22 AM // 09:22	#9
WardragonS Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2006 Profession: Mo/A	@ Marty Silverblade: Is this also on guildwiki ? this area map thing?

Jun 08, 2007, 12:28 PM // 12:28	#11
jjdefan Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Guild: XoO Profession: R/	Just go to Wiki, in the search block on the left of the screen type the area you are going to be in and click search. That should give you a page with everything you want to know about that area.

Jun 08, 2007, 01:44 PM // 13:44	#12
KANE OG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: Ogmios Graybeards Profession: W/	I don't believe there are any bosses in Tyria that use an elite nearby when you get the Signet of Caprure quest. If you're trying to complete the quest, just cap a regular skill from your boss and collect the reward. KANE

Jun 08, 2007, 03:15 PM // 15:15	#13
dargon Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2005 Guild: The Seraphim Knights [TSK] Profession: R/	There is a reason (especially in tyria) to use a skill cap for a non-elite. Some skills (such as barbs) can be capped a great deal sooner than you can buy them (unless you use balth faction to unlock them)

Jun 08, 2007, 05:18 PM // 17:18	#14
lennymon Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle Guild: Odin's Hammer [OH] - Servant's of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: R/	monk/assassin lends one to believe however that the character is not in prophecies... stick to elites )